In April 2018, a tragic shooting occurred at a Waffle House near Nashville, Tennessee. Four people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Sponsors in this episode: Express VPN - Visit EXPRESSVPN.com/courtjunkie to get three months free on a one-year package. Ring - To learn more about the Ring Alarm Pro, go to Ring.com/COURT. Squarespace - Go to squarespace.com/COURT for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: COURT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website o...
Mar 28, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 193
After 70-year-old Kay Mortensen was killed in a deadly home invasion, the investigation into his murder stalled. Who wanted him dead, and why? And would prosecutors be able to prove their case years later? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you go to bollandbranch.com and use promo code court at checkout. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify...
Mar 22, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 192
50-year-old David Tronnes called police on April 24, 2018 to report that he had found his wife dead in the bathtub. He immediately became a suspect, but would her family ever get answers? Sponsors in this episode: Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com/COURT to get up to $40 off your first box. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Squarespace - Go to square...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 191
Ben Renick, a notorious snake breeder, was brutally murdered in June 2017. Prosecutors would later tell a jury that it wasn’t the first time someone had tried to kill him. Sponsors in this episode: Article - Go to Article.com/COURT to get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Peloton - Visit OnePeloton.com to learn more. Killer Psyche - Listen to Killer Psych...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 190
In November 2017, the body of 60-year-old Carlos Cruz-Echevarria was found lying in the street next to a disabled vehicle. Detectives concluded that he had stopped to help a stranded motorist when he was killed. But was there more to the story? Sponsors in this episode: Freshly - Freshly is offering Court Junkies $40 off your first two orders when you go to FRESHLY DOT COM/COURT. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of...
Feb 28, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 189
In January 2011, 30-year-old Amy Henslee disappeared. A lengthy investigation cast a very public spotlight on her marriage, and people she associated with. In the end, would the truth be revealed? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Go to bollandbranch.com, and get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code court at checkout. Accused Season 4 - Follow Accused Season 4: The Impending Execution of Elwood Jones on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Or you can binge all 7 episo...
Feb 21, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 188
On February 23, 2020, 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while running through the Satilla Shores neighborhood near Brunswick, Georgia. At trial, the three defendants would claim they were making a citizen’s arrest, and that Ahmaud and the shooter were struggling over the gun when it went off. Sponsors in this episode: Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com/COURT to get up to $40 off your first box. Squarespace - Go to squarespace.com/COURT for a free trial, and when you’re ready to l...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 187
On February 23, 2020, 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while running through the Satilla Shores neighborhood near Brunswick, Georgia. At trial, the three defendants would claim they were making a citizen’s arrest, and that Ahmaud and the shooter were struggling over the gun when it went off. Sponsors in this episode: Prose - Go to prose.com/COURT for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Signos - Go to Signos.com and use the ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 187
On the night of April 3, 2019, a married couple had an argument before going to bed. The next day, one of them was deceased and the other was missing. This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski and Jillian Jalali. Follow Polly on Instagram @PollyKotowski. Sponsors in this episode: Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Squarespace - Go to squarespace.com/COURT for a free trial, and when you’re read...
Jan 31, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 186
In September 1996, 68-year-old Jean Anderson’s neighbors noticed that something was terribly wrong. Jean was found deceased in her home, and what happened to her was unfathomable. Would justice be served? Thank you to Professor Verrecchia from York College of Pennsylvania for talking to us about this case. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Go to bollandbranch.com, and get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code COURT at checkout. Betabrand - Get 30% off your Betabran...
Jan 24, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 185
In January 2020, 27-year-old Sasha Krause disappeared. Weeks later, her body was found and an Airman from the Luke Air Force Base was arrested. Sponsors in this episode: Prose - Go to Prose.com/COURT for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of f...
Jan 17, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 184
In August 2020, 25-year-old Sydney Sutherland went jogging. She was never heard from again. Thank you to Mitch McCoy for speaking to us about this case. Follow Mitch on Twitter @MitchellMcCoy. Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Redeeming Love Movie - To find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com. Betabrand - Get 30% off your Betabran...
Jan 10, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 183
In 2017 and 2018, patients at a Texas hospital who had undergone successful surgeries, ended up mysteriously dying afterwards. Was a serial killer nurse responsible for the deaths? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Best Deals of the Year Going on Now from 12/16 – 12/23 with promo code COURT at bollandbranch.com. Peloton - Try Peloton classes free for the rest of the year. New members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Terms apply. Straight Talk - With Straight Talk Wireles...
Dec 21, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 182
After a string of deadly fires in an Akron, Ohio neighborhood, a self-proclaimed “neighborhood watch man” is arrested. Can Prosecutors prove that he’s guilty? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Shop the Holiday Semi-Annual Sale from 12/9 – 12/15 and get 20% off at bollandbranch.com. Caseta by Lutron - Learn more about Caséta at Lutron.com/COURTJUNKIE. Tom Boy X - Go to TomBoyX.com and enter code COURT to get an extra 20% off. Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. LifeLock ...
Dec 13, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 181
In August 2020, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two people, and injured another in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. At trial, he would argue it was self-defense. Would the jury agree? Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Try Peloton classes free for the rest of the year. New members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Terms apply. NetSuite - Visit NetSuite.com/COURTJUNKIE for special ‘end of year’ financing. Prose - Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 180
In August 2020, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two people, and injured another in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. At trial, he would argue it was self-defense. Would the jury agree? NOTE: There are more ads than usual in this episode - after an unexpected health issue arose in my family, I was unable to release an episode last week, so some of those scheduled ads were brought over to this one. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 180
On September 2007, 19-year-old Tiffany Barwick and 22-year-old Michael Ruschak were tragically murdered. Records would show they had tried reaching out for help numerous times, including on the very day of their murders. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk - 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. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely ...
Nov 15, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 179
In 1982, Kathie McCormack Durst, wife of real estate heir Robert Durst, disappeared. In 2000, Susan Berman, a close friend of Robert Durst, was murdered in her home. In 2001, Morris Black, a neighbor of Robert Durst, was shot and killed by Durst in what Durst called "self-defense." While prosecutors believe Robert Durst is responsible for the demise of all three victims, they finally set out to get justice for Susan Berman in 2021. Sponsors in this episode: Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunki...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 178
In 1982, Kathie McCormack Durst, wife of real estate heir Robert Durst, disappeared. In 2000, Susan Berman, a close friend of Robert Durst, was murdered in her home. In 2001, Morris Black, a neighbor of Robert Durst, was shot and killed by Durst in what Durst called "self-defense." While prosecutors believe Robert Durst is responsible for the demise of all three victims, they finally set out to get justice for Susan Berman in 2021. Sponsors in this episode: Embr -To get $50 off, go to EmbrWave.c...
Nov 01, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 178
88-year-old Whitney Gunn was mysteriously murdered in July 1990. After nearly 30 years, investigators would get a new lead, but could they secure a conviction? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code COURT at bollandbranch.com. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Straight Talk - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A5...
Oct 25, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 177
5-year-old Joe Clyde Daniels went missing in April 2018, and has never been located. Despite not knowing where he is or what exactly happened, prosecutors took their main suspect to court. Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/COURT June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Peloton - E...
Oct 18, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 176
In 2012, Rabihan Seiders disappeared. 8 years later, her husband was tried for her murder. But without a body, could prosecutors prove their case? Sponsors in this episode: Bright Cellars - To get 50% off your first box, head to BrightCellars.com/courtjunkie. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT. Joybird - Visit joybird.com/COURT and get 30% off your purchase. June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 175
In May 2018, Dickson County Sergeant Daniel Baker was killed while on duty. His body camera would later tell the story of what happened. Sponsors in this episode: Casefile Presents - Go to Casefilepresents.com to check it out and get listening to your new favorite podcast. Uprising - Get $10 off the Starter Bundle at Uprisingfood.com/COURT. Care/Of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code JUNKIE50. Embr -To get $50 off, go to EmbrWave.com/COURT. Best Fiends - D...
Oct 04, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 174
In February 2004, a horrific murder that took place at Southwood Middle School in Palmetto Bay, Florida, took the life of 14-year-old Jaime Gough. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code COURT at bollandbranch.com. Peloton - Experience motivation like never before with the Peloton bike, now $400 less. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the...
Sep 27, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 173
The Briley Brothers were responsible for a terrifying murder spree that started in 1979 in Richmond, Virginia. In Part 2, we cover their escape from Mecklenburg and repercussions afterwards. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk - 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. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% o...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 172
The Briley Brothers were responsible for a terrifying murder spree that started in 1979 in Richmond, Virginia. In this episode, we cover their crimes, the investigation, and their eventual capture. Sponsors in this episode: Embr - Try Embr Wave risk-free for 30 days. Get $50 off by going to EmbrWave.com/COURT. Stamps.com - Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone a...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 172
26-year-old Chase Massner disappeared in March 2014. It would take investigators in Cobb County, Georgia years to figure out what happened. Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk - 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. Uprising - Go to UprisingFood.com and use the code COURT to get $10 off the starter bundle. Best Fiends - Download Best Fie...
Sep 07, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 171
21-year-old Samantha Josephson went out with friends in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 28, 2019. Towards the end of the night, she ordered an Uber, but ended up getting into the wrong car. The next day, she was found dead. NOTE: After her tragic death, Samantha’s family founded the #WhatsMyName Foundation in honor of Samantha, promoting rideshare safety. Please check them out at whatsmyname.org. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets w...
Aug 30, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 170
In October 2019, 33-year-old mother Nicole Montalvo went missing, after dropping her son off at her in-laws’ house. As investigators looked into her disappearance, disturbing details about Nicole’s life with her estranged husband and his family would emerge. Sponsors in this episode: Canva Pro - Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/court. Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every mont...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 169
In October 2019, 33-year-old mother Nicole Montalvo went missing, after dropping her son off at her in-laws’ house. As investigators looked into her disappearance, disturbing details about Nicole’s life with her estranged husband and his family would emerge. Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Men’s collection now available! Stamps.com - Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a...
Aug 17, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 169
