Court Junkie

A 29-year-old woman goes missing in Vallejo, California in 2015, and the details surrounding her disappearance are bizarre, to say the least. There are many things in this case that may surprise you and have you thinking that you know what's going on....until you don't.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode: Three kites circling by Axletree - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/Cormorant_EP/Three_kites_circling a letter from doxent by Stefan Kartenberg - http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/51322 Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Celestial_Navigation Someday I'll like you but before let me rest in my solitude (Lonely character's theme) by Komiku - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_ti

It all started with a missing persons report that was filed on October 27, 2014. Christopher Karl Regan hadn't been seen for two weeks and his friends and family were worried about him. The main suspect in his disappearance was Kelly Cochran, a married woman he had been secretly dating. But did Kelly really kill him, or did her husband have something to do with it? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: periculum by Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_09_periculum_1089 Astrisx by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Astrisx Break Through by Pictures of the Floating World - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Approach/05_Break_Through Determination by Borrt

Earlier this month, Michelle Carter was sentenced for her role in the suicide death of her boyfriend, Carter Roy. I cover the sentencing hearing and drill down what it means with Daniel Medwed, from Northeastern University. Note: This is an update to Episode 29 The Death of Conrad Roy (Michelle Carter Trial).  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by:  Periculum by Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_09_periculum_1089 Sun by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Creation/Borrtex_08_Sun

In the early morning hours of August 2, 2015, 39-year-old Jason Corbett was found lying dead on the floor of his master bedroom. His wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Thomas Martens, claimed they killed Jason in self-defense. But was that really the truth or would a different story emerge at trial? A special thank you to Alex Rose from WGHP Fox 8.  Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexRoseNews. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode: periculum by Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_09_periculum_1089 Astrisx by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Astrisx Moon by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Creation/Borrtex_09_Moon Human by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo

Although Hemy Neuman was convicted in the last episode, this case still isn't over - more charges, more courtroom drama...and more lies.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode: Astrisx by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Astrisx R0 by Misha Dioxin - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Misha_Dioxin/Faces_1611/Misha_Dioxin_-_Faces_-_01_R0 Moon by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Creation/Borrtex_09_Moon Tarnish by Podington Bear - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Textural/Tarnish Sun by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Creation/Borrtex_08_Sun

On November 18, 2010, a tragedy occurred at the Dunwoody Prep Daycare in Dunwoody, Georgia. A young father was gunned down after dropping off his 2-year-old son. The person who pulled the trigger was caught shortly thereafter, but was there a conspiracy behind the death?  NOTE: DeKalb County in this instance should be pronounced "Dee-kab." Please excuse the instances in the episode where I pronounce it differently. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode: Tarnish by Podington Bear - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Textural/Tarnish Our Home by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Our_Home/Borrtex_01_Our_Home R0 by Misha Dioxin - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Misha_Dioxin/Faces_1611/Misha_Dioxin_-_Faces_-_01_R0 Farsight by Coldnoise - http://f

In January 2014, a horrific discovery was made along the side of the road in St. Clair Township, Michigan. What followed was an intense trial with testimony that seemed to be unbelievable....but was it? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode: Suspect Located by Scott Holmes - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Documentary__TV_series/Suspect_Located_1 modem by Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_07_modum Tarnish by Podington Bear - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Textural/Tarnish Our Home by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Our_Home/Borrtex_01_Our_Home Thinking of You by Damiano Baldoni - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Old_Beat/Thinking_of_you_1513

When Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym in the early morning hours of August 5, 2009, she came home to a scene that would be anyone's worst nightmare - police officers were waiting for her and told her that her husband had just been murdered. But...everything certainly wasn't as it seemed. Please consider supporting this podcast with as little as $1 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. If you'd like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the Court Junkie Discussion Facebook Group. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod  Want a Court Junkie coffee mug or t-shirt or many other fun items? Check out the Court Junkie Store: www.CourtJunkie.com/Store Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. (www.wayfarerecording.com) Music in this episode: Thinking of You by Damiano Baldwin - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Old_Beat/Thinking_of_you_1513 Locked Up by Scott Holmes - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Documentary__TV_series/Locked_Up T

OJ Simpson's parole hearing is coming up on July 20, 2017. Here's a look back at how he landed in prison.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Break Through by Pictures of the Floating World - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Approach/05_Break_Through Urban Base by Damiano Baldoni - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Old_Beat/Urban_Base Machinery by Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_05_machinery Traces by Hyson - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Traces   Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. (www.wayfarerecording.com)

At just 18 years old, Conrad Roy III tragically took his own life in July 2014. When police arrived at the scene, they found his cell phone, which would reveal some shocking text messages he had been exchanging with his alleged girlfriend at the time, 17-year-old Michelle Carter. Was Michelle encouraging him to commit suicide, and if so, could she be found legally responsible for his death? A special thank you to Daniel Medwed from Northeastern University and Kelly Montemurro for her help with researching this case.  Follow Daniel on Twitter @DanielMedwed. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Walking by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Ability/Borrtex_-_03_-_Walking 5 Minute Meditations (album mix with alpha waves) by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusic

On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof walked into the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and joined the weekly Bible Study. The 12 church members welcomed the newcomer, completely unaware of his evil intentions.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Thoughts About Future by Parvus Decree - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Parvus_Decree/Justified_Moments/04-Thoughts_About_Future Not Alone by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_10_Not_Alone Ability by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Ability/Borrtex_-_01_-_Ability Locked Up by Scott Holmes - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Documentary__TV_series/Locked_Up Courage by Borrtex - http

In November 2012, a horrific murder occurred in a charming single family home in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. But everything wasn't as it seemed... Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Laberynth Mind by Marcos H. Bolanos - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Marcos_H_Bolanos/Unchained_Melodies_Vol2/Laberynth_Mind_master Someday I'll like you but before let me rest in my solitude (Lonely character's theme) by Komiku - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure__vol_4/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_vol_4_-_06_Someday_Ill_like_you_but_before_let_me_rest_in_my_solitude_Lonely_characters_theme Three kites circling by Axletree - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/Cormorant_EP/Three_kites_circling Despite My Empathy by Steve Combs - http://freemusicarchive

In this Case Update, hear what went on in the sentencing of War Machine, the former MMA fighter who was convicted of beating his former girlfriend, Christy Mack, and her friend, Corey Thomas.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Never Asked by Unheard Music Concepts - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/Industry/04_Never_Asked Planet F by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Trappist-1/Lee_Rosevere_-_Trappist-1_-_05_Planet_F Traces by Hyson - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Traces

In October 2011, a 32-year-old Ohio teacher went on trial for sexual battery, accused of having inappropriate relations with 5 of her students. Her plea? Not guilty by reason of insanity. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Someday I'll like you but before let me rest in my solitude (Lonely character's theme) by Komiku - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure__vol_4/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_vol_4_-_06_Someday_Ill_like_you_but_before_let_me_rest_in_my_solitude_Lonely_characters_theme Despite My Empathy b Steve Combs - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Etaoin_Shrdlu/08_Despite_My_Empathy Feathered by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Cabinetmaker/Feathered Fourth Dimension by Alex Maso

Hazing is unfortunately a common practice that can often turn deadly. In this episode, I cover the unfortunate deaths of three college students - 26-year-old Robert Champion, 19-year-old Michael Deng, and 19-year-old Tim Piazza. Thank you to Emily Pualwan from HazingPrevention.org, and Doug Fierberg from tfnlgroup.com and schoolviolencelaw.com. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: 5 Minute Meditations (album mix with alpha waves) by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/5_Minute_Meditations/11_-_5_Minute_Meditations_album_mix_with_alpha_waves Children - Our Life by Nuno Adelaida - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nuno_Adelaida/none_given_1662/Nuno_Adelaida_02_Children-Our_Life The Signals by Sergey Cheremisinov - http://freemusicarchive.org/mu

On April 9, 2016, a road rage shooting took place in New Orleans, Louisiana that would claim the life of former NFL star Will Smith. With conflicting stories from both sides, what would happen during the trial of the man accused of killing him? Incident Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6jWeIfPoU8 Incident Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4iSPfn3Rm4    Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by:   5 Minute Meditations (album mix with alpha waves) by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/5_Minute_Meditations/11_-_5_Minute_Meditations_album_mix_with_alpha_waves Morning Walk by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/5_Minute_Meditations/Lee_Rosevere_-_5_Minute_Meditations_-_03_Morning_Walk Undead by Rocco Grana

It's a story that has been told numerous times before - On Halloween night in 2001, Kent Heitholt, a 48-year-old sports editor, was brutally murdered in the Columbia Tribune parking lot as he was leaving work.  Ryan Ferguson and Charles Erickson were arrested years later and charged with murder, although none of the forensic evidence at the scene matched either of the men. The case would slowly fall apart, amid witness recantations, and accusations of corruption. Ryan would eventually be released, but Charlie remains in prison. In this episode, I speak to Charlie and get his side of the story, along with updates in the case. Visit FreeCharlesErickson.com for more info. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: 5 Minute Meditations (album mix with alpha waves) by Lee Rosever

In September 2014, the Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County, Pennsylvania came under attack by a sniper, hiding in the woods.  What followed was a tragedy, a manhunt, and a death penalty trial. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: Timeless by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/5_Minute_Meditations/Lee_Rosevere_-_5_Minute_Meditations_-_10_Timeless Someday I'll like you but before let me rest in my solitude (Lonely character's theme) by Komiku - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure__vol_4/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_vol_4_-_06_Someday_Ill_like_you_but_before_let_me_rest_in_my_solitude_Lonely_characters_theme Morning Walk by Lee Rosevere - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/5_Minute_Meditations/Lee_Ro

In March 2017, former NFL star and already-convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez went on trial for the murders of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. Daniel and Safiro were murdered in July 2012, after a possible encounter with Aaron Hernandez at a Boston nightclub. Five days after his trial was over, an unexpected turn of events would change Aaron's criminal record forever.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music in this episode by: The Signals by Sergey Cheremisinov - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov/The_Signals/Sergey_Cheremisinov_-_The_Signals_-_06_The_Signals Fourth Dimension by Alex Mason /The Minor Emotion - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_MasonThe_Minor_Emotion/Return_1655/03_1887 For Who to Fail by Rest You Sleeping Giant - http://freemusicarchive.org/mus

On July 30, 2011, 30-year-old Lisa Cecilia Harnum died, after falling from her 15th floor balcony. Her fiancé, Simon Gittany, was arrested and charged with murder. Thank you to Melissa for suggesting this case, and a special thank you to Andrea Alden and Amy Dale, for helping me out with this episode. Follow Amy Dale on Twitter: @amydale_tweets Check out Amy Dale's book about the case, The Fall: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Amy-Dale/dp/1459687906 Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. Music featured in this episode: Never Too Late To Change Anything by Nuno Adelaida - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nuno_Adelaida/none_given_1662/Nuno_Adelaida_06_Never_Too_Late_To_Change_Anything Amor e ódio by Nuno Adelaida - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nuno_Adelaida/none_given_1662/Nuno_Adelaida_01_A