Court Junkie

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 episode: Pair Eyewear - Go to paireyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Peloton - Try the Peloton Bike or Tread risk free for 30 days. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New Members only. Terms Apply.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Follow THIS IS ACTUALLY

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: Freshly - Right now, you can get $125 off your first five orders at freshly.com/COURT. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff.  Please cons

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/2t0u9w6Ese6sEotrhlvE5a?si=886f9f0266d14f0b 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.  Credit Karma - Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com / loanoffers to see personalized offers. Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day

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 VANISHED Podcast - Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen one week early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me

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 trial again, and this time, more evidence and more allegations, surface. Sponsors in this episode: Freshly - Now through July 17th, Freshly is offering our listeners a special Fourth of July deal: $150 off your first 6 orders when you go to FRESHLY.com/COURT. 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 features

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 trial again, and this time, more evidence and more allegations, surface.  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. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  June’s Journey -

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 quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3

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 coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  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.  Credit Karma - Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com / loanoffers to see personalized offers. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Post-Produc

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 delivery and setup. More game changing prices available on the original Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Switchcraft - Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie wit

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 speak to Cindy Hart, Donnie’s former stepdaughter, about what life with Donnie was like behind the scenes. Check out Cindy and her sister Lori’s book, Living With The Devil at LivingWithTheDevil.com Sponsors: Tractive - Save 20% off any device by visiting Tractive.com and use the code COURT at checkout.  Sling - Try it free today. Go to Sling.com. 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 Progre

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.  Apartments.com- Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Express VPN - Secure your online activity and get an extra three months free by visiting ExpressVPN.com/courtjunkie. 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.  Post-Production for the sh

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 Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Credit Karma - Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com / loanoffers to see personalized offers. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff. Please consider suppo

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.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.  Switchcraft - Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to re

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 suite of features. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  This episode was researched and written by Tony Holt. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow

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 onepeloton.com to learn more.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Credit Karma - Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to see personalized offers. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month

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’s Journey - Find YOUR inner detective - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. 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 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 coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production f

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: Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com/COURT to get up to $40 off your first box. Switchcraft - Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery 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 coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie

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.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me

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 or domain. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on

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’s entire suite of features. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Pa