On October 24, 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was found dead inside his mother’s apartment in Potsdam, New York. A local soccer coach was soon arrested and charged with the murder. But did authorities have the right guy, or is the murderer still out there? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. June’s J...
Sep 06, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 209
In January 2020, police officers responded to a home in Celebration, Florida. What they found was horrifying. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this episode: Notion - Get started for free at Notion.com/COURT. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose...
Aug 22, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 208
In January 2020, police officers responded to a home in Celebration, Florida. What they found was horrifying. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this episode: Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie fo...
Aug 15, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 208
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the trial testimony of the four victims the prosecution brought to the stand during the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this epi...
Aug 08, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 207
In October 2005, 30-year-old Tara Grinstead disappeared from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. For years, the case went unsolved, until the podcast Up and Vanished brought the case back into the headlines. After two arrests and two trials, would we finally get answers as to what happened to Tara? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this episode...
Aug 01, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 206
In October 2005, 30-year-old Tara Grinstead disappeared from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. For years, the case went unsolved, until the podcast Up and Vanished brought the case back into the headlines. After two arrests and two trials, would we finally get answers as to what happened to Tara? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...
Jul 26, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 206
In 2011, Nancy Crampton Brophy wrote an online essay entitled, “How To Murder Your Husband.” Seven years later, her husband was murdered. Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Start your free 30 day app trial today. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members only. Terms apply. June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. THE...
Jul 12, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 205
In July 2014, Dan Markel, an FSU law professor, was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. The investigation led police to the discovery of a nasty divorce, wealthy former in-laws, and a murder-for-hire so complex that the investigation continues to this day. Back in Episode 93, I covered the trial of two of the defendants - Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua. While Sigfredo was convicted, the jury couldn’t decide on Katherine’s involvement. In this episode, Katherine goes to t...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 204
In July 2014, Dan Markel, an FSU law professor, was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. The investigation led police to the discovery of a nasty divorce, wealthy former in-laws, and a murder-for-hire so complex that the investigation continues to this day. Back in Episode 93, I covered the trial of two of the defendants - Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua. While Sigfredo was convicted, the jury couldn’t decide on Katherine’s involvement. In this episode, Katherine goes to t...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 204
In 2019, the world of Dressage horse training was shocked when renowned horse trainer Michael Barisone was caught in the center of a near-fatal shooting. Sponsors in this episode: Nutrafol - Get $15 off at Nutrafol.com with code COURTJUNKIE. Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, including FREE delivery and setup. More game changing prices available on the original Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a qu...
Jun 20, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 203
Today’s episode was requested by a listener who asked that we cover the death of Officer Scott Patrick and the trial of Brian Fitch, Sr. If you have a trial you’d like for us to cover, please email podcast@courtjunkie.com and include “Listener Request” in the subject line. 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. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the cov...
Jun 13, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 202
After a series of deaths at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a doctor is arrested and charged with murder. Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, including FREE del...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Hey everyone, no new episode this week. Instead of leaving the feed empty, I figured I would post a repeat episode, from April 2019. I'll be back next week with a regular CJ episode - thank you for your patience! In December 2012, officers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, started looking into a cold case involving a suspect named Donnie Rudd. One cold case led to another, and the shocking discovery that Donnie may have murdered multiple people as he walked free for 45 years. In this episode, I sp...
May 31, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 290
In March 2022, 31-year-old Claudia Drury bravely took the stand to recount her horrific experience after being lured into a sex cult while in college at Sarah Lawrence. In this episode, we dive into her shocking testimony about cult leader Larry Ray, on trial for multiple charges, including sex trafficking. Thank you to Adam Klasfeld for talking to us about this case. Follow him on Twitter @KlasfeldReports. Sponsors in this episode: Nutrafol - Get $15 off at Nutrafol.com with code COURTJUNKIE. A...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 200
A fatal confrontation inside a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida, results in the death of one man and the arrest of another. Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, including FREE delivery and setup. More game changing prices available on the original Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Novo - Sign up for your FREE business checking account at Novo.co/COURT and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts. Shopify - Go to ...
May 16, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 199
Bart and Krista Halderson were reported missing in July 2021. As investigators looked into their disappearance, they discovered that someone close to the couple knew more than what they were saying. Sponsors in this episode: Tractive - Right now you can save 20% off any device by visiting tractive.com & use the code COURT at check out. Sling - Try it free today: Go to Sling.com. Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear...
May 09, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 198
In late 2005 and early 2006, a series of killings took place in Daytona Beach, Florida, that appeared to be the work of a serial killer. Just as the investigation heated up, it went cold. Then, a decade later, the killer struck again. Sponsors in this episode: Article - Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more by going to Article.com/COURT. 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’s entire ...
May 02, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 197
On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit. Sponsors in this episode: AURA - From now until Mother’s Day, Court Junkies can save on the perfect gift by visiting auraframes.com, and using the code COURT to get up to $20 off while supplies last. Peloton - Visit on...
Apr 25, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 196
On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Missed the Boll & Branch April sale? Court Junkies can get a post-sale 20% site wide discount through the end of April with promo code COURT at BollandBranch.com. June’...
Apr 19, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 196
In September 2007, 28-year-old Nailah Franklin disappeared from her apartment in Chicago. Even though an arrest was made shortly thereafter, the suspect’s trial wouldn’t begin for another eight years. Thank you to Professor Bennett Gershman from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University for speaking with us about this case. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Sponsors in this episode: Dai...
Apr 11, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 195
In January 2017, Markeith Loyd was on the run, after his ex-girlfriend had been shot and killed. One more fatality would occur before investigators finally caught up with him. Sponsors in this episode: Article - Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, go to Article.com/COURT. Tractive - Right now you can save 20% off any device by visiting Tractive.com and using the code COURT at checkout. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Sling - Try it free today: Go to Sling.com...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 194
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
