38-year-old Kandise Sheahen went on trial in May 2025, after investigators accused her of causing her grandmother’s death. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order, plus free shipping at Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages ...
Jan 20, 2026•52 min•Ep. 303
An off-duty deputy goes on trial, following the shooting death of his girlfriend. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order, plus free shipping at Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code COURT. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, J...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 302
After a popular rapper is gunned down in a hotel parking lot in Tampa, Florida, investigators uncover a conspiracy to kill him, involving multiple suspects. In this episode, we cover the trial of Alicia Andrews, who prosecutors say played a pivotal role in the murder. NOTE: I will be taking a small break for the holidays and will be back with a brand new episode on January 5. Happy Holidays! Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer ...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 301
In April 1999, the body of 21-year-old Melissa Wolfenbarger was found. With most signs pointing to her husband as the killer, Christopher Wolfenbarger went on trial decades later. But after another strong suspect emerges, would a jury convict him? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 300
On May 14, 2022, a fight between teenagers turned deadly, after 17-year-old James McGrath was stabbed. Three years later, his killer went on trial. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 25% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Laurels (Iced Lattes) - Give it a try the next time you are at Whole Foods OR you can get them online too - at drinklaurels.com . Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily com...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 299
On May 14, 2022, a fight between teenagers turned deadly after 17-year-old James McGrath was stabbed. Three years later, his killer went on trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovat...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 299
In June 2007, 18-year-old college student Anita Knutson was found stabbed to death in her apartment. With numerous suspects, prosecutors finally focused on one and brought their case to trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Pluto TV - Download the free Pl...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 298
In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this bonus episode, we cover his former mother-in-law’s sentencing hearing. Sponsors in this episode: Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/Court ...
Oct 21, 2025•36 min
In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we continue to cover the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Post-Production for the s...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 297
In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Please support Court Junkie with as...
Sep 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 297
In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Sponsors in this episode: Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/Court Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Please support Court Junkie with as li...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 296
In February 2023, 15-year-old Collin Griffith killed his father in what he said was self-defense. 18 months later, he killed his mother too. Would the jury believe his second self-defense claim? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Mint Mobile - Get a 3-month U...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 295
In May 2014, 74-year-old Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot to death in his Tarpon Springs home. Investigators soon found the killer, but was there more to the story? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and in...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 294
In January 2025, Natalie Cochran went on trial for the murder of her husband, Michael Cochran. According to prosecutors, Natalie had scammed her loved ones out of thousands of dollars, but was she also a murderer? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. AquaTr...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 293
In January 2007, 42-year-old Todd Stermer died in a tragic house fire. According to prosecutors, it wasn’t an accident. It was murder. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Mint...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 292
After a series of deaths at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a doctor is arrested and charged with murder. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: - AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. - Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT . - He...
Jul 17, 2025•57 min
After the tragic murder of 34-year-old Maria Willson in October 2001, investigators in Michigan uncover their lead suspect’s dangerous past. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Honeylove - Go to honeylove.com/Court for 20% off. Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT . Quince - Go to Qu...
Jul 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 291
After the tragic murder of 34-year-old Maria Willson in October 2001, investigators in Michigan uncover their lead suspect’s dangerous past. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Honeylove - Go to honeylove.com/Court for 20% off. Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT . Quince - Go to Qu...
Jun 25, 2025•50 min•Ep. 291
A fatal confrontation inside a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida, results in the death of one man and the arrest of another. NOTE: This is a replay episode from 2022. We had a sick household last week, so I was unable to record. Next regular episode will be released as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding! Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors i...
Jun 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 291
In January 2023, there was a tragic shooting at a Daytona Beach Hospital, killing 77-year-old Jerry Gilland. The question of WHY the shooting happened would be the central focus later in court. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Hero Bread - Go to hero.co and use code COURT at checkout for 10% off your order. Mint Mobile - Get your summer...
May 28, 2025•54 min•Ep. 290
After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/i...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 289
NOTE: This will be a four-part series. There was way too much testimony that I was unable to cut out. Sorry for any inconvenience to those hoping I could do it in three episodes. After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there wa...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 289
After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 289
After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 289
The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing - Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified? Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 288
A$AP Rocky, an American rapper and songwriter, went on trial in February 2025. He was facing two felony gun charges following an incident with a former friend in November 2021. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off,...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 287
A tragic death in Cherokee County, Georgia, tears an entire family apart. After one family member goes on trial for murder, the others are left to testify about what they know. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT. Hungryroot - For a limited time get 40% off your...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 286
When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocence Clinic. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen t...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 285
When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocence Clinic. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen t...
Jan 28, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 285
When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer. Thank you to former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and Ray McCann for talking to us about this case. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id163...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 285
