After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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 T...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 286
After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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 T...
Jun 20, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 241
After a string of murders in Laredo, Texas in 2018, suspicion fell on an unlikely suspect - was there a serial killer working as a border patrol agent? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Air Doctor - Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code COURT and, depending on the model, you’ll receive up to 35% off. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a q...
Jun 13, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 240
In May 2020, 40-year-old Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. disappeared. Three years later, the ex-boyfriend of his new girlfriend went to trial for his murder. Would the prosecution be able to prove their case? Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in mid-June. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription ...
Jun 06, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 239
In May 2021, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey left her home in St. Johns County, Florida, and was never seen or heard from again. The main suspect was one of her classmates. NOTE: At 15:35, we accidentally refer to Aiden as “Adam.” Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in mid-June (This episode was recorded prior). Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this epis...
May 23, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 238
In April 2011, a 15-year-old boy was lured to his death by a group of teenagers - four of whom were convicted of murder. In this episode, we look at the case of a fifth teenager who was also involved, as a principal to the crime. NOTE: Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in mid-June. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% o...
May 09, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 237
In this special listener request episode, we explore the life and murder of rapper XXXTentacion. NOTE: Jillian is currently out on maternity leave and will return in mid-June. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Ibotta - Get $5 just for trying Ibotta. Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code COURT. Pluto TV - Downloa...
Apr 25, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 236
In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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 fr...
Apr 17, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 235
In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/COURT. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, ...
Apr 11, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 235
In June 2021, 20-year-old Alex Jackson reported a home invasion at his parents’ house. Investigators quickly zeroed in on him as the killer - but could prosecutors prove their case to a jury? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Air Doctor - Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code COURT and, depending on the model, you’ll receive up to 35% off. Progressive Insu...
Apr 03, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 234
In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier by visiting AquaTru.com and entering the code “COURT” at checkout. Holding Court Podcast - Holding Court with Eboni...
Mar 28, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 233
In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Firstleaf: Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/COURT. Point Blank Podcast - Follow THIS IS...
Mar 21, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 233
In March 2019, Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in a parking lot in South Los Angeles. His killer went on trial three years later, and the details of what happened that day were told in court. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/COURT. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to ...
Mar 14, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 232
On New Year’s Day 2008, a tragic 911 call came into the Irving Police Department. What investigators found was harrowing. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. COLD Podcast - Follow COLD wherever you get your podcasts. Air Doctor - Go to AirDoctorPro...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 231
On April 22, 2016, police in Pike County, Ohio, discovered the bodies of eight family members - all had been shot and killed, execution-style. Who would go to such lengths to kill off an entire family? A special thank you to Patricia Gallagher Newberry with the Cincinnati Enquirer for talking to us about this case. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - L...
Feb 28, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 230
NOTE: This episode contains some graphic descriptions and testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Also, please excuse my slip as I accidentally refer to self incrimination as “self-discrimination”. In 1984, Ward Weaver, Jr. was convicted of first degree murder in California. Decades later, another member of his family would be convicted of murder. And then decades later... Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://lin...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 229
On October 12, 2019, two Fort Worth police officers responded to a non-emergency call in a residential neighborhood. Within minutes, shots were fired and one person was killed. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/COURT today to get 10% off your first month. Progressive Insurance - Visit P...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 228
In July 2020, famous American rapper Megan Thee Stallion was mysteriously shot after attending a party in Hollywood Hills. After the arrest of another high-profile rapper, the two would face off in court. Link to “Complete Kelsey Harris statement to prosecutors regarding Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion incident” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YePDz8pC934&t=149s Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.c...
Feb 07, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 227
After a tragic motorcycle crash killed 7 people in June 2019, prosecutors and attorneys would later argue in court over who was really responsible. Was it the defendant, 23-year-old Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, whose truck had crashed into the motorcycle group, or was it the fault of the lead motorcyclist? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Jordan Harbinger Show - Sea...
Jan 30, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 226
In May 1996, college freshman Kristin Smart disappeared, after attending a party. Decades passed before finally, arrests were made. Could prosecutors prove their case all these years later? A special thank you to Chloe Jones from The San Luis Obispo Tribune, for talking to 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. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil case...
Jan 24, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 225
Sedley Alley was convicted in 1985 of a brutal rape and murder that occurred just outside Memphis, Tennessee. For decades, Sedley maintained his innocence, but proving it would be a steep hill to climb. A special thank you to Daniel Medwed for talking to us about this case. Daniel’s new book, Barred: Why The Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison is available here - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barred-daniel-s-medwed/1140835428. Highly recommend! Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keu...
Jan 16, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 224
In May 2022, 43-year-old Kay Baker was found dead in front of a neighbor’s house. Investigators quickly learned that the suspect had a sordid past. Did the system fail to protect his latest victim? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Learn more at onepeloton.com. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to g...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 223
In October 2020, the shocking arrests of multiple members of two militia groups were announced. The charges included allegations of an alleged terrorist plot - whose target was Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. But with an FBI informant seemingly at the helm, would the jury convict them? NOTE: I will be taking a short break for the holidays. I’ll be back with a new episode on Monday, January 9. Happy Holidays! Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and tri...
Dec 20, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 222
In August 2006, 58-year-old Ken Juedes was found shot to death in his home. 13 years later, there would finally be an arrest. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/court and get on your way to being your best self. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get ...
Dec 13, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 221
In November 2021, the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin held their annual Christmas parade. But then tragedy struck, and multiple people lost their lives. The trial that followed wasn’t a whodunnit, but the defendant made headlines when he decided to represent himself and disrupt the courtroom. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Storyworth - Go to StoryWorth.com/cour...
Dec 05, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 220
After an explosion rips through a subdivision known as Richmond Hill in Indianapolis, investigators try to find the source. Was it an accident or was it pre-planned? Thank you to Kristine Philips and Rich Van Wyk for talking to us about this case. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try ...
Nov 29, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 219
On Holy Saturday in 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was found dead. She had been brutally murdered, but her murder would go unsolved for more than a quarter century. Thank you to journalist and author David Yonke for helping us with this case. Be sure to check out his book, “Sin, Shame, & Secrets: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun.” Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in th...
Nov 22, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Nikki Entzel called 911 in January 2020, reporting that the house she shared with her husband was on fire. Inside, was her husband’s deceased body. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/Court and get on your way to being your best self. Killer Psyche Daily - Listen to...
Nov 14, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 217
In the 1990’s, R. Kelly was a hugely popular R&B singer. In 2021, he was convicted of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child and kidnapping. In this episode, we cover his latest charges and trials. A special thank you to Jon Seidel for helping us with this case. Follow him on Twitter @SeidelContent. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This...
Nov 08, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 216
In March 2017, Alisa Summers was kidnapped by her ex-husband, Trevor Summers, in a harrowing days-long ordeal that terrified the community near Tampa, Florida. Years later, she would bravely take him on inside a courtroom. NOTE: This episode contains testimony about domestic and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insu...
Oct 31, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 215
