In April 1996, a brutal murder took place after a series of destructive property crimes ravaged the city of Fort Myers, Florida. Who was responsible? A small band of teenagers. Sponsors in this episode: Thrive Causemetics - Visit Thrive Causemetics.com/courtjunkie for 15% off your first order. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order. Go to TakeCareOf....
Jun 07, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 160
In December 2015, 24-year-old Kajavia Globe was found deceased outside a vacant home near Detroit, Michigan. While on trial for her murder, the suspect takes the stand and declares his innocence, telling the jury they got the wrong guy. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year. Talkspace - Get $100 of...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 159
In 1994, Patrick Pursley was convicted of murder. 23 years later, after filing his own appeals and pushing for a change in Illinois law, he was finally granted a new trial. To read more about what Patrick Pursley is up to, check out his website www.iamkidculture.org. Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more. June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus ...
May 24, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 158
In August 2017, a young girl was tragically murdered in her home, while at home alone. Her final text messages to her mother could provide a clue to the killer’s identity. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year. NetSuite ...
May 17, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Lanny and Donna Horwitz started dating when they were teenagers. They got married, then divorced, married again, and then divorced again. They reunited one last time - before one night would change their lives forever. Sponsors in this episode: Rothy's - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. LifeLock - Join today by going to Lif...
May 10, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Vicki Prokopovitz disappeared from her home in April 2013, and has never been located. Investigators, however, believe she was murdered, and they believe they know who did it. But at the suspect’s trial, could they prove their theory? If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please consider reaching out for help: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Re...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 155
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police responded to a call of a possible counterfeit bill. By the time the officers left, 46-year-old George Floyd was dead. In this episode, I cover the Defense’s case against former officer Derek Chauvin, as well as the closing arguments and the verdict. To check out the trial in its entirety, visit Law & Crime’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoW1SIeAWaWaKZVNz3OFNMkdy_NLc_L4J Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3...
Apr 27, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 154
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police responded to a call of a possible counterfeit bill. By the time the officers left, 46-year-old George Floyd was dead. In this episode, I cover the Prosecution's case against former officer Derek Chauvin. This was a lengthy trial with a lot of evidence and testimony, so I ended up dividing it up into two parts. Part 2 will be released tomorrow. Sponsors in this episode: Blueprint - For the first 100 listeners who go to BlueprintPrep.com and use promo code COURT...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 154
No one disputes who shot and killed Diane Smith McIver - her husband, Tex McIver. But was it a tragic accident, or was it murder? Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW at NetSuite.com/COURT. Thrive Causemetics - Visit Thrive Causemetics.com/courtjunkie for 15% off your first order. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT t...
Apr 19, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 153
No one disputes who shot and killed Diane Smith McIver - her husband, Tex McIver. But was it a tragic accident, or was it murder? Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order. Go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. June’s Journ...
Apr 13, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 153
After a 32-year-old mother of two disappeared from a small town in Michigan, her husband became the immediate suspect. But with an ironclad alibi, could he really have been the killer? Thank you to Rex Hall Jr. from the Kalamazoo Gazette for talking to us about this case. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, get the $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan with NO contract on America’s best networks f...
Apr 05, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 152
In May 2019, an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped from Ft. Worth, Texas. In this episode, we take a look at the intensive searches and investigation that followed. NOTE: This is a true story, but names have been disguised to protect identities of the victim and her family. Sponsors in this episode: Fitish - Try Fitish and get 15% off your order by using the code COURT15 at Fitish.com. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code C...
Mar 29, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 151
In March 2011, Brandon Willie Martin was living out his dream, after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. But just four years later, he would be facing charges of murder. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Uprising - Be one of the first 1,000 to use the code COURT at Uprisingfood.com/court and get free standard shipping. Check out the sampler bundle today! Fitish - Try Fitish and get ...
Mar 22, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 150
In this episode, we take a deeper look into the Cyntoia Brown case - how it all started, and where it stands today. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, get the $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan with NO contract on America’s best networks for up to 50% less. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Fitish - Try Fit...
Mar 15, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 149
In March 2007, Karl Hoerig was found dead at the bottom of his staircase. Who killed him, and why? Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at Talkspace.com. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% ...
Mar 08, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 148
NOTE: Please excuse audio issues - the joys of Zoom calls! One day soon, we hope to record together in the studio. Until then, Zoom, it is. In this episode of Sidebar, Jillian and Brittnee chat about the most recent Court Junkie cases, including: - Tai Chan - Sandra Melgar - Lori McConnell - Kayle Fleischauer Jillian also goes over some updates in past Court Junkie cases: - Alexis Murphy - Joel Guy Jr. Then, Jillian shares an interview she did with Valerie Pavilonis, University Editor with the Y...
Mar 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 291
Prosecutors say Erica Stefanko played a crucial role in the murder of 25-year-old Ashley Biggs, but can they prove it in court? Sponsors in this episode: 1800-CONTACTS - Order online at 1800Contacts.com. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Uprising - Be one of the first 1,000 to use the code COURT at Uprisingfood.com/court and get free standard shipping. Check out the sampler bundle today! Jordan Harbinger Show...
Mar 01, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 147
In April 2018, two siblings went to go visit their father for the weekend. Only one of them would leave the house alive. Today’s case examines the case of Chase Fleischauer, and the trial of his father, Kayle Fleischauer. Sponsors in this episode: Purely Elizabeth - Get 25% off your first order on all Purely Elizabeth products by using code: COURTJUNKIE at checkout on purelyelizabeth.com. Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, ...
Feb 22, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 146
On July 10, 2018, the lives of Lori McConnell’s children were changed forever. The system that was supposed to save her, didn’t. Thank you to Ryan VanDoren and Lora Bennett for sharing their story with us. Sponsors in this episode: 1800-CONTACTS - Order online at 1800Contacts.com. Literati - Head to Literati.com/COURT for 25% off your first two orders. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Purely Elizabeth - Get ...
Feb 15, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 145
It’s a case that has been covered and picked apart for years, yet there are still many questions that linger. In December 2012, Houston police responded to a brutal murder scene - Jim Melgar was found dead in his bedroom, while his wife of 32 years, Sandra Melgar, was tied up in a bathroom closet. Sandra told investigators she had suffered a seizure and didn’t know who killed her husband and locked her up. Investigators didn’t believe her, and she was charged and later convicted of his murder. I...
Feb 08, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 144
In this first episode of Sidebar, Jillian and Brittnee discuss the most recent Court Junkie cases, including: - Skylar Nemetz Joel Guy Jr. David Dooley Jillian also goes over some updates in past Court Junkie cases: - Jamarion Lawhorn - Anita Smithey Then, Jillian and Brittnee discuss the death of Phil Spector and how the media covered it, before diving into cases they are currently following. Those cases include a man who survived multiple attempts on his life, a heroic waitress, and the tragic...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 289
In October 2014, two deputies with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office left for Arizona on a work trip. After a night filled with drinking and arguing, only one would return home alive. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, get the $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan with NO contract on America’s best networks for up to 50% less. 1-800-CONTACTS - Order online at 1800contacts.com, download their f...
Feb 01, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 143
After 42-year-old Michelle Mockbee was found dead at her work in May 2012, investigators zeroed in on the janitor, David Dooley. He was convicted of murder just two years later, and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2016, David would be granted a new trial. Would new evidence come to light and prove his innocence, or would he be convicted again? Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Be...
Jan 25, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 142
On Thanksgiving weekend in 2016, the home of Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. became a horror scene, after their bodies were found inside their home. Prosecutors would later be tasked with proving that their son, Joel Guy Jr, was the killer. NOTE: This episode contains details and facts that are especially gruesome. Listener discretion is advised. Sponsors in this episode: Aurate - Get 15% off your first purchase when you go to AurateNewYork.com/courtjunkie , and use promo code COURTJUNKIE at checkout. Lit...
Jan 18, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 141
What a year! In this End of the Year Recap, I introduce a really good friend of mine, Brittnee, to the show. We chat about what 2020 was like for Court Junkie, what my top 10 episodes of the year were, and answer listener questions. I’m also excited to announce that Brittnee and I will be doing monthly recap episodes on the main feed, starting in 2021. Make sure to follow @CourtJunkie on Instagram to submit listener questions or comments for each episode. You can also submit questions and commen...
Jan 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 292
It was supposed to be a happy day of homecoming for 20-year-old Skylar Nemetz, and his wife, Danielle. But on October 16, 2014, after Skylar returned home from a month-long training, tragedy struck, and Danielle lost her life. Had Skylar intentionally murdered her? NOTE: I will be taking a holiday break and will be back with a new regular episode on Monday, January 18. Happy holidays, everyone! Sponsors in this episode: The RealReal - Download The RealReal app today to shop and sell your favorit...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 140
How does a family of four just disappear, seemingly off the face of the Earth? That’s what happened in Fallbrook, California in February 2010, when the McStay family suddenly disappeared from their home. In Part 2, we take a deep dive into the trial of the accused, Chase Merritt. Sponsors in this episode: Man Crates - Now through December 23, buy one item and get a second item for 50% off at ManCrates.com/COURT. Policygenius - Find out how much you could save on home and auto insurance at Policy...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 139
How does a family of four just disappear, seemingly off the face of the Earth? That’s what happened in Fallbrook, California in February 2010, when the McStay family suddenly disappeared from their home. This episode covers the circumstances of their disappearance and the investigation that followed. Sponsors: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or ...
Dec 07, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Prosecutors dubbed it a “real life horror movie” after a brutal home invasion attack in Hobart, Wisconsin left two people dead and one injured in January 2016. Years later, 26-year-old Jacob Cayer would face murder charges in court. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. The Real Real - Download the Real Real app today to shop and sell your favorite luxury brands and get 20% off select it...
Nov 30, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 138
In 2019, Keith Raniere, one of the founders of NXIVM, a self-proclaimed self-help organization, went to trial for federal crimes including, extortion, forced labor, sex trafficking, fraud, and the production and the possession of child pornography. There have been numerous articles and documentaries made about this scandal, but in today’s episode, we look at the testimony of Lauren Salzman, who struck a deal with prosecutors and agreed to testify against Keith. Note: Everything in this episode i...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 137
