Murder With the Court

Join me as I analyze high-profile court cases.

Self-Defense OR Vigilante Justice? (QUANEESHA JOHNSON - Part 1) 08/29/2023

Guilty Knowledge — The Murder of Tara Grinstead — Ryan Duke Trial (Part 2) 10/25/2022

Did Ryan Duke murder Tara Grinstead? The Beauty Queen Murder Trial (Part 1) 10/18/2022

Debbie Collier — Unsolved Murder Case (Ongoing) 10/11/2022

Debbie Collier — Unsolved Murder Case (Ongoing) You can support me on: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— In this episode, I discuss the ongoing (and unsolved) case of Debbie Collier. Debbie Collier, 59, was found deceased on September 11th, 2022. She was found an hour away from her home in Athens, Georgia. Debbie was last seen at a Dollar Store an hour and a half away from her home. At the dollar store, she bought a tarp, a poncho, a reusable tote bag, paper towels, and a refillable torch lighter. After exiting the dollar store, Debbie sat in her car, in the parking lot, for 10 minutes. During these 10 minutes, Amanda Bearden—Debbie's 36 year old daughter—received a $2,850 Venmo transaction from Debbie's account. A message was sent with the Venmo that read: 'They are not going to let me go love you there is a key to the house in the blue flowerpot by the door' The message did not have any punctuation. Amanda states that she tried to contact her mom but couldn't reach her. Debbie's phone was turned off 2 minutes after the Venmo transaction was sent. Amanda told Steve Collier—Debbie's husband and Amanda's step-father—about the strange message after he returned home from work. Steve phoned police at 6:01pm to report Debbie's disappearance. No explanation has been given for Debbie's trip to the dollar store, the mysterious Venmo transaction, or the cryptic message. Investigators found Debbie's body the next day (September 11th, 2022). Debbie was partially naked, on her back, and clutching a tree branch with one hand. Her stomach was burned. Police do not think this was a kidnapping or suicide. They believe someone close to Debbie did this. As of October 8th, 2022, no suspects have been announced and no arrests have been made. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/24648024

STAGED SUICIDE TRIAL — Matheau Moore (Part 5) — VERDICT! 09/28/2022

STAGED SUICIDE TRIAL — Matheau Moore (Part 4) — Medical Evidence 09/21/2022

STAGED SUICIDE TRIAL — Matheau Moore (Part 3) — Matt's Strange Behavior 09/14/2022

STAGED SUICIDE TRIAL — Matheau Moore (Part 2) — Emily's Mental Health 09/08/2022

STAGED SUICIDE TRIAL — Matheau Moore (Part 1) 08/27/2022

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 5) 08/17/2022

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 4) 08/10/2022

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 3) 08/03/2022

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 2) 07/31/2022

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 2) You can support this podcast on: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— On January 13th, 2014, 71-year old Curtis Reeves went to see a matinee showing of Lone Survivor with his wife of 47 years, Vivian. Curtis and Vivian arrived at the Grove theater, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and snagged prime seats in the back row of the theater. The lights dimmed, and the previews started. Curtis couldn't enjoy them, though, because of the bright light shining in his face. The light was coming from the cell phone of Chad Oulson, a 43-year old man sitting in the row in front of Curtis. Curtis asked the man to turn his cell phone off. The man didn't. 15 minutes later, Chad Oulson would be dead. ————————————————————————————————— In today's episode, we discuss whether Chad Oulson threw his phone at Curtis. This is a key issue in this case. To justify the use of deadly force against Chad Oulson, Curtis needs to prove that he reasonably believed he was about to be killed or seriously harmed by Chad Oulson. Chad never hit Curtis, but he did throw popcorn at him (see episode 3 for a discussion about this). Curtis, who was 71 at the time of the shooting, claims he felt threatened by Chad Oulson who was 6'3" and 43 years old. Chad was yelling and standing over Curtis when he was shot. Chad's demeanor is a key issue in determining whether Curtis acted reasonably. Witnesses disagree about whether Chad was acting aggressively towards Curtis. Most witnesses agree Chad was shouting loudly and seemed angry. Multiple witnesses report hearing Chad swear at Curtis. No witnesses, however, saw Chad throw his phone at Curtis. If Chad did throw his phone at Curtis, Curtis' self defense claim is much stronger. At trial, a doctor testified that a phone as heavy as Chad's (it weighed as much as a cue ball), could kill someone or cause serious brain damage. When Chad was shot, he may have been leaning over the back of his chair and encroaching on Curtis' space. Curtis told police that he thought Chad was going to punch him. For a 71-year-old, one punch could be fatal. One of the key questions in this trial is whether Curtis' belief that Chad was about to punch him was reasonable. If Chad threw his phone at Curtis' head seconds before he was shot, Curtis' fear is much more reasonable. If Chad didn't throw his phone, Curtis' fear is less reasonable. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23915589

Popcorn Murder Trial — Curtis Reeves (Part 1) 07/30/2022

REBECCA RUUD—VERDICT IS IN! 07/30/2022

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 4) 07/20/2022

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 4) Savannah Leckie was born in 2001 to Rebecca Ruud. Ruud, then 23, arranged for her daughter to be adopted by Tamile and David Leckie. Rebecca grew close with the Leckies and was a part of Savannah's life growing up. Rebecca would join the Leckies on vacations and holidays. They were so close that Rebecca called Tamile Mom. Savannah was diagnosed with Asperger's (now referred to as 'Autism Spectrum Disorder') and ADHD in grade two. Savannah was brilliant and inquisitive, but as she grew older, she struggled with her mental health. Between 2015-2016, Savannah stayed in psychiatric facilities three times for suicidal behaviors, threats, and self-harm. In addition to her two previous diagnoses, she was also diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and treated with medication and therapy. Between 2015-2016, Savannah's home life deteriorated. Tamile, Savannah's adoptive mother, dated and married two men after splitting with David Leckie in 2011. Savannah reported that one of Tamile's partners, Mike Evans, had abused Savannah. Savannah also reported that her stepmother (David Leckie's new wife) abused her and that Tamile neglected her. When Tamile began dating a new man that Savannah didn't get along with named Carey Steeves, Savannah felt cast aside. In 2016, Savannah's behavior got increasingly erratic and difficult for Tamile to handle. Savannah would physically fight her siblings, including the younger ones, threaten peers, and destroy property. At one point, she kicked, bit, and punched Tamile. Following Savannah's third psychiatric stay in the summer of 2016, Tamile and David began looking for alternative living arrangements for Savannah. Neither of them felt capable of caring for Savannah, given her increasingly aggressive behavior and mental health issues. They asked Rebecca, Savannah's biological mother, if Savannah could temporarily stay with her at her farm in Ozark County, Missouri. Rebecca agreed, and in late 2016, Savannah left Minnesota for the last time. Savannah lived with Rebecca until July 20th, 2017, when Rebecca reported her missing. A massive search ensued. Savannah wasn't found. Investigators obtained a warrant to search Rebecca's farm. During the search, cadaver dogs hit on a burn pile. In that pile, investigators found what was left of Savannah: fragments of bones. Rebecca and her husband, Robert Peat Junior (who frequently stayed at Rebecca's farm), were arrested for Savannah's murder. Investigators would later obtain an audio recording of Rebecca admitting to burning Savannah's body but denying murdering her. Rebecca would allege that Savannah killed herself by overdosing on pain medication. Rebecca's case would be heard in front of a judge alone trial (elected by Rebecca) in June 2022. Prosecutors would allege that only half of Rebecca's confession was true. Based on a jailhouse informant's testimony, prosecutors would argue that Rebecca drugged Savannah, threw her in a fire, and when she woke up screaming, beat her to death with a rake. Then, Rebecca burnt Savannah's body. Rebecca's defense lawyers would argue that Rebecca did burn Savannah's body, but that's all she did. They'd argue that Rebecca panicked, thinking she would be blamed for Savannah's suicide, and in the heat of the moment, made a terrible decision. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23681648

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 3) 07/15/2022

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 3) To support this podcast, go to: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— Savannah Leckie was born in 2001 to Rebecca Ruud. Ruud, then 23, arranged for her daughter to be adopted by Tamile and David Leckie. Rebecca grew close with the Leckies and was a part of Savannah's life growing up. Rebecca would join the Leckies on vacations and holidays. They were so close that Rebecca called Tamile Mom. Savannah was diagnosed with Asperger's (now referred to as 'Autism Spectrum Disorder') and ADHD in grade two. Savannah was brilliant and inquisitive, but as she grew older, she struggled with her mental health. Between 2015-2016, Savannah stayed in psychiatric facilities three times for suicidal behaviors, threats, and self-harm. In addition to her two previous diagnoses, she was also diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and treated with medication and therapy. Between 2015-2016, Savannah's home life deteriorated. Tamile, Savannah's adoptive mother, dated and married two men after splitting with David Leckie in 2011. Savannah reported that one of Tamile's partners, Mike Evans, had abused Savannah. Savannah also reported that her stepmother (David Leckie's new wife) abused her and that Tamile neglected her. When Tamile began dating a new man that Savannah didn't get along with named Carey Steeves, Savannah felt cast aside. In 2016, Savannah's behavior got increasingly erratic and difficult for Tamile to handle. Savannah would physically fight her siblings, including the younger ones, threaten peers, and destroy property. At one point, she kicked, bit, and punched Tamile. Following Savannah's third psychiatric stay in the summer of 2016, Tamile and David began looking for alternative living arrangements for Savannah. Neither of them felt capable of caring for Savannah, given her increasingly aggressive behavior and mental health issues. They asked Rebecca, Savannah's biological mother, if Savannah could temporarily stay with her at her farm in Ozark County, Missouri. Rebecca agreed, and in late 2016, Savannah left Minnesota for the last time. Savannah lived with Rebecca until July 20th, 2017, when Rebecca reported her missing. A massive search ensued. Savannah wasn't found. Investigators obtained a warrant to search Rebecca's farm. During the search, cadaver dogs hit on a burn pile. In that pile, investigators found what was left of Savannah: fragments of bones. Rebecca and her husband, Robert Peat Junior (who frequently stayed at Rebecca's farm), were arrested for Savannah's murder. Investigators would later obtain an audio recording of Rebecca admitting to burning Savannah's body but denying murdering her. Rebecca would allege that Savannah killed herself by overdosing on pain medication. Rebecca's case would be heard in front of a judge alone trial (elected by Rebecca) in June 2022. Prosecutors would allege that only half of Rebecca's confession was true. Based on a jailhouse informant's testimony, prosecutors would argue that Rebecca drugged Savannah, threw her in a fire, and when she woke up screaming, beat her to death with a rake. Then, Rebecca burnt Savannah's body. Rebecca's defense lawyers would argue that Rebecca did burn Savannah's body, but that's all she did. They'd argue that Rebecca panicked, thinking she would be blamed for Savannah's suicide, and in the heat of the moment, made a terrible decision. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23681636

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 2) 07/13/2022

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 2) To support this podcast, go to: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— Savannah Leckie was born in 2001 to Rebecca Ruud. Ruud, then 23, arranged for her daughter to be adopted by Tamile and David Leckie. Rebecca grew close with the Leckies and was a part of Savannah's life growing up. Rebecca would join the Leckies on vacations and holidays. They were so close that Rebecca called Tamile Mom. Savannah was diagnosed with Asperger's (now referred to as 'Autism Spectrum Disorder') and ADHD in grade two. Savannah was brilliant and inquisitive, but as she grew older, she struggled with her mental health. Between 2015-2016, Savannah stayed in psychiatric facilities three times for suicidal behaviors, threats, and self-harm. In addition to her two previous diagnoses, she was also diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and treated with medication and therapy. Between 2015-2016, Savannah's home life deteriorated. Tamile, Savannah's adoptive mother, dated and married two men after splitting with David Leckie in 2011. Savannah reported that one of Tamile's partners, Mike Evans, had abused Savannah. Savannah also reported that her stepmother (David Leckie's new wife) abused her and that Tamile neglected her. When Tamile began dating a new man that Savannah didn't get along with named Carey Steeves, Savannah felt cast aside. In 2016, Savannah's behavior got increasingly erratic and difficult for Tamile to handle. Savannah would physically fight her siblings, including the younger ones, threaten peers, and destroy property. At one point, she kicked, bit, and punched Tamile. Following Savannah's third psychiatric stay in the summer of 2016, Tamile and David began looking for alternative living arrangements for Savannah. Neither of them felt capable of caring for Savannah, given her increasingly aggressive behavior and mental health issues. They asked Rebecca, Savannah's biological mother, if Savannah could temporarily stay with her at her farm in Ozark County, Missouri. Rebecca agreed, and in late 2016, Savannah left Minnesota for the last time. Savannah lived with Rebecca until July 20th, 2017, when Rebecca reported her missing. A massive search ensued. Savannah wasn't found. Investigators obtained a warrant to search Rebecca's farm. During the search, cadaver dogs hit on a burn pile. In that pile, investigators found what was left of Savannah: fragments of bones. Rebecca and her husband, Robert Peat Junior (who frequently stayed at Rebecca's farm), were arrested for Savannah's murder. Investigators would later obtain an audio recording of Rebecca admitting to burning Savannah's body but denying murdering her. Rebecca would allege that Savannah killed herself by overdosing on pain medication. Rebecca's case would be heard in front of a judge alone trial (elected by Rebecca) in June 2022. Prosecutors would allege that only half of Rebecca's confession was true. Based on a jailhouse informant's testimony, prosecutors would argue that Rebecca drugged Savannah, threw her in a fire, and when she woke up screaming, beat her to death with a rake. Then, Rebecca burnt Savannah's body. Rebecca's defense lawyers would argue that Rebecca did burn Savannah's body, but that's all she did. They'd argue that Rebecca panicked, thinking she would be blamed for Savannah's suicide, and in the heat of the moment, made a terrible decision. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23653733

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 1) 07/07/2022

Adopted Teen Murder Trial — Rebecca Ruud (Part 1) To support this podcast, go to: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— Savannah Leckie was born in 2001 to Rebecca Ruud. Ruud, then 23, arranged for her daughter to be adopted by Tamile and David Leckie. Rebecca grew close with the Leckies and was a part of Savannah's life growing up. Rebecca would join the Leckies on vacations and holidays. They were so close that Rebecca called Tamile Mom. Savannah was diagnosed with Asperger's (now referred to as 'Autism Spectrum Disorder') and ADHD in grade two. Savannah was brilliant and inquisitive, but as she grew older, she struggled with her mental health. Between 2015-2016, Savannah stayed in psychiatric facilities three times for suicidal behaviors, threats, and self-harm. In addition to her two previous diagnoses, she was also diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and treated with medication and therapy. Between 2015-2016, Savannah's home life deteriorated. Tamile, Savannah's adoptive mother, dated and married two men after splitting with David Leckie in 2011. Savannah reported that one of Tamile's partners, Mike Evans, had abused Savannah. Savannah also reported that her stepmother (David Leckie's new wife) abused her and that Tamile neglected her. When Tamile began dating a new man that Savannah didn't get along with named Carey Steeves, Savannah felt cast aside. In 2016, Savannah's behavior got increasingly erratic and difficult for Tamile to handle. Savannah would physically fight her siblings, including the younger ones, threaten peers, and destroy property. At one point, she kicked, bit, and punched Tamile. Following Savannah's third psychiatric stay in the summer of 2016, Tamile and David began looking for alternative living arrangements for Savannah. Neither of them felt capable of caring for Savannah, given her increasingly aggressive behavior and mental health issues. They asked Rebecca, Savannah's biological mother, if Savannah could temporarily stay with her at her farm in Ozark County, Missouri. Rebecca agreed, and in late 2016, Savannah left Minnesota for the last time. Savannah lived with Rebecca until July 20th, 2017, when Rebecca reported her missing. A massive search ensued. Savannah wasn't found. Investigators obtained a warrant to search Rebecca's farm. During the search, cadaver dogs hit on a burn pile. In that pile, investigators found what was left of Savannah: fragments of bones. Rebecca and her husband, Robert Peat Junior (who frequently stayed at Rebecca's farm), were arrested for Savannah's murder. Investigators would later obtain an audio recording of Rebecca admitting to burning Savannah's body but denying murdering her. Rebecca would allege that Savannah killed herself by overdosing on pain medication. Rebecca's case would be heard in front of a judge alone trial (elected by Rebecca) in June 2022. Prosecutors would allege that only half of Rebecca's confession was true. Based on a jailhouse informant's testimony, prosecutors would argue that Rebecca drugged Savannah, threw her in a fire, and when she woke up screaming, beat her to death with a rake. Then, Rebecca burnt Savannah's body. Rebecca's defense lawyers would argue that Rebecca did burn Savannah's body, but that's all she did. They'd argue that Rebecca panicked, thinking she would be blamed for Savannah's suicide, and in the heat of the moment, made a terrible decision. As of today, July 6th, 2022, the presiding judge has not yet rendered their verdict. /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23653721

Stepfather Murder Trial — Danielle Redlick (Part 3) 07/05/2022

Stepfather Murder Trial — Danielle Redlick (Part 2) 07/05/2022

Stepfather Murder Trial — Danielle Redlick (Part 1) 07/05/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 6) 05/30/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 6) If you'd like to support this podcast: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— On August 7th, 2019, Olympic horse trainer, Michael Barisone, shot his student and tenant, Lauren Kanarek, twice in the chest. When police arrive at the scene, they see Lauren's fiance, Robert Goodman, beating Michael. Robert will claim that Michael shot at him and missed. Miraculously, Lauren survived her life-threatening injuries, and would go on to testify against the man who shot her. As details about Kanarek and Goodman emerge, what previously seemed like a clear-cut case becomes murkier. The media learns that prior to the shooting, Lauren and Rob had been harassing Michael and his then girl-friend, Mary Haskins-Gray, for months. Lauren had been taunting Michael with threatening Facebook messages, secretly recording and posting his private conversations, taking measures to have him evicted from his home, and making serious allegations and reports against him to multiple agencies. Before the shooting, Michael and Mary hire a private investigator. They discover that Lauren and Rob have checkered criminal histories that include charges of assault, harassment, and stalking. They also learn that they aren't the only ones who have been targeted by Lauren Kanarek. On the morning of the shooting, Lauren texts Rob and says finish the bastard off. But when a worker from Child Protective Services arrives at Michael's farm and informs Michael that a complaint has been made against him, the tables turn. Michael's attorney, Edward Blinkas, says in his opening statement that everyone has a breaking point. And on August 7th, 2019, Michael reached his. ———————————————— This is the 6th (and last!) episode on the trial of Michael Barisone. Michael Barisone was charged with 2 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of unlawful use of a firearm. ———————————— Michael will plead insanity in this trial. He'll claim that at the time of the shooting, he had a mental disease or defect that prevented him from understanding the nature of his actions or their wrongness. He'll claim that he has no memory of what happened between the time he drove to Lauren's and woke up in the hospital. The prosecution will argue he's feigning amnesia. Who's right? Did Rob and Lauren push Michael to his breaking point and drive him insane? Or was Michael a man who attempted to murder his tenants when they wouldn't leave? ———————————— Murder with the court is a weekly podcast where I analyze and dissect high profile crime cases. Thanks for checking out the show! ———————————————— /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23695535

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 5) 05/27/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 5) If you'd like to support this podcast: — accepts debit/credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay — accepts debit/credit and PayPal Every supporter makes a huge difference. ————————————————————————— On August 7th, 2019, Olympic horse trainer, Michael Barisone, shot his student and tenant, Lauren Kanarek, twice in the chest. When police arrive at the scene, they see Lauren's fiance, Robert Goodman, beating Michael. Robert will claim that Michael shot at him and missed. Miraculously, Lauren survived her life-threatening injuries, and would go on to testify against the man who shot her. As details about Kanarek and Goodman emerge, what previously seemed like a clear-cut case becomes murkier. The media learns that prior to the shooting, Lauren and Rob had been harassing Michael and his then-girlfriend, Mary Haskins-Gray, for months. Lauren had been taunting Michael with threatening Facebook messages, secretly recording and posting his private conversations, taking measures to have him evicted from his home, and making serious allegations and reports against him to multiple agencies. Before the shooting, Michael and Mary hire a private investigator. They discover that Lauren and Rob have checkered criminal histories that include charges of assault, harassment, and stalking. They also learn that Lauren has a history of targeting her 'enemies' and attempting to destroy them. On the morning of the shooting, Lauren texts Rob and says finish the bastard off. But when a worker from Child Protective Services arrives at Michael's farm and informs Michael that a complaint has been made against him, the tables turn. Michael's attorney, Edward Bilinkas, says in his opening statement that everyone has a breaking point. And on August 7th, 2019, Michael reached his. ———————————————— This is the fifth episode in a multi-part series on the trial of Michael Barisone. In this episode, we discuss the medical experts who testified about Michael's mental health. Michael Barisone was charged with 2 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of unlawful use of a firearm. ———————————— Michael will plead insanity in this trial. He'll claim that at the time of the shooting, he had a mental disease or defect that prevented him from understanding the nature of his actions or their wrongness. He'll claim that he has no memory of what happened between the time he drove to Lauren's and woke up in the hospital. The prosecution will argue he's feigning amnesia. Who's right? Did Rob and Lauren push Michael to his breaking point and drive him insane? Or was Michael a man who attempted to murder his tenants when they wouldn't leave? ———————————— Murder in the court is a weekly podcast where I analyze and dissect high-profile crime cases. Thanks for checking out the show! ———————————————— /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23170826

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 4) 05/25/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 4) On August 7th, 2019, Olympic horse trainer, Michael Barisone, shot his student and tenant, Lauren Kanarek, twice in the chest. When police arrive at the scene, they see Lauren's fiance, Robert Goodman, beating Michael. Robert will claim that Michael shot at him and missed. Miraculously, Lauren survived her life-threatening injuries, and would go on to testify against the man who shot her. As details about Kanarek and Goodman emerge, what previously seemed like a clear-cut case becomes murkier. The media learns that prior to the shooting, Lauren and Rob had been harassing Michael and his then-girlfriend, Mary Haskins-Gray, for months. Lauren had been taunting Michael with threatening Facebook messages, secretly recording and posting his private conversations, taking measures to have him evicted from his home, and making serious allegations and reports against him to multiple agencies. Before the shooting, Michael and Mary hire a private investigator. They discover that Lauren and Rob have checkered criminal histories that include charges of assault, harassment, and stalking. They also learn that Lauren has a history of targeting her 'enemies' and attempting to destroy them. On the morning of the shooting, Lauren texts Rob and says finish the bastard off. But when a worker from Child Protective Services arrives at Michael's farm and informs Michael that a complaint has been made against him, the tables turn. Michael's attorney, Edward Bilinkas, says in his opening statement that everyone has a breaking point. And on August 7th, 2019, Michael reached his. ———————————————— This is the fourth episode in a multi-part series on the trial of Michael Barisone. In this episode, we discuss the testimonies of multiple witnesses, including Olympic dressage riders, Michael's lawyer, Ruth Cox, and more. They will testify to the toxic atmosphere in the barn and to Michael's deterioration in the days leading up to the shooting. Michael Barisone was charged with 2 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of unlawful use of a firearm. ———————————— Michael will plead insanity in this trial. He'll claim that at the time of the shooting, he had a mental disease or defect that prevented him from understanding the nature of his actions or their wrongness. He'll claim that he has no memory of what happened between the time he drove to Lauren's and woke up in the hospital. The prosecution will argue he's feigning amnesia. Who's right? Did Rob and Lauren push Michael to his breaking point and drive him insane? Or was Michael a man who attempted to murder his tenants when they wouldn't leave? ———————————— Murder in the court is a weekly podcast where I analyze and dissect high-profile crime cases. Thanks for checking out the show! ———————————————— /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23159147

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 3) 05/20/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 3) On August 7th, 2019, Olympic horse trainer, Michael Barisone, shot his student and tenant, Lauren Kanarek, twice in the chest. When police arrive at the scene, they see Lauren's fiance, Robert Goodman, beating Michael. Robert will claim that Michael shot at him and missed. Miraculously, Lauren survived her life-threatening injuries, and would go on to testify against the man who shot her. As details about Kanarek and Goodman emerge, what previously seemed like a clear-cut case becomes murkier. The media learns that prior to the shooting, Lauren and Rob had been harassing Michael and his then-girlfriend, Mary Haskins-Gray, for months. Lauren had been taunting Michael with threatening Facebook messages, secretly recording and posting his private conversations, taking measures to have him evicted from his home, and making serious allegations and reports against him to multiple agencies. Before the shooting, Michael and Mary hire a private investigator. They discover that Lauren and Rob have checkered criminal histories that include charges of assault, harassment, and stalking. They also learn that Lauren has a history of targeting her 'enemies' and attempting to destroy them. On the morning of the shooting, Lauren texts Rob and says finish the bastard off. But when a worker from Child Protective Services arrives at Michael's farm and informs Michael that a complaint has been made against him, the tables turn. Michael's attorney, Edward Bilinkas, says in his opening statement that everyone has a breaking point. And on August 7th, 2019, Michael reached his. ———————————————— This is the third episode in a multi-part series on the trial of Michael Barisone. In this episode, we discuss the witness testimony of Robert Goodman. Robert Goodman is Lauren Kanarek's fiance and alleges that Michael shot him (and missed) on August 7th, 2019. Michael Barisone was charged with 2 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of unlawful use of a firearm. ———————————— Michael will plead insanity in this trial. He'll claim that at the time of the shooting, he had a mental disease or defect that prevented him from understanding the nature of his actions or their wrongness. He'll claim that he has no memory of what happened between the time he drove to Lauren's and woke up in the hospital. The prosecution will argue he's feigning amnesia. Who's right? Did Rob and Lauren push Michael to his breaking point and drive him insane? Or was Michael a man who attempted to murder his tenants when they wouldn't leave? ———————————— Murder in the court is a weekly podcast where I analyze and dissect high-profile crime cases. Thanks for checking out the show! ———————————————— /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23144162

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 2) 05/14/2022

Equestrian Murder Trial — Michael Barisone (Part 2) On August 7th, 2019, Olympic horse trainer, Michael Barisone, shot his student and tenant, Lauren Kanarek, twice in the chest. When police arrive at the scene, they see Lauren's fiance, Robert Goodman, beating Michael. Robert will claim that Michael shot at him and missed. Miraculously, Lauren survived her life-threatening injuries, and would go on to testify against the man who shot her. As details about Kanarek and Goodman emerge, what previously seemed like a clear-cut case becomes murkier. The media learns that prior to the shooting, Lauren and Rob had been harassing Michael and his then-girlfriend, Mary Haskins-Gray, for months. Lauren had been taunting Michael with threatening Facebook messages, secretly recording and posting his private conversations, taking measures to have him evicted from his home, and making serious allegations and reports against him to multiple agencies. Before the shooting, Michael and Mary hire a private investigator. They discover that Lauren and Rob have checkered criminal histories that include charges of assault, harassment, and stalking. They also learn that Lauren has a history of targeting her 'enemies' and attempting to destroy them. On the morning of the shooting, Lauren texts Rob and says finish the bastard off. But when a worker from Child Protective Services arrives at Michael's farm and informs Michael that a complaint has been made against him, the tables turn. Michael's attorney, Edward Bilinkas, says in his opening statement that everyone has a breaking point. And on August 7th, 2019, Michael reached his. ———————————————— This is the second episode in a multi-part series on the trial of Michael Barisone. In this episode, we discuss the witness testimony of Lauren Kanarek, the woman Michael shot twice on August 7th, 2019. Michael Barisone was charged with 2 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of unlawful use of a firearm. ———————————— Michael will plead insanity in this trial. He'll claim that at the time of the shooting, he had a mental disease or defect that prevented him from understanding the nature of his actions or their wrongness. He'll claim that he has no memory of what happened between the time he drove to Lauren's and woke up in the hospital. The prosecution will argue he's feigning amnesia. Who's right? Did Rob and Lauren push Michael to his breaking point and drive him insane? Or was Michael a man who attempted to murder his tenants when they wouldn't leave? ———————————— Murder in the court is a weekly podcast where I analyze and dissect high-profile crime cases. Thanks for checking out the show! ———————————————— /episode/index/show/f613604e-1497-4d35-894a-3a420859a95e/id/23111942

Equestrian Murder Trial – Michael Barisone (Part 1) 05/13/2022

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