Court Junkie

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 - Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, with Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PollyKotowski. 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 T

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 code COURT at talkspace.com. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  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 Patreon

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% off your first year.  Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT.  Quip - Go to GetQuip.com/COURT to save $10 on a Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush. This episode was researched and written by Tony Holt. A special thank you to Joe Jackson, Dale Brumfield, and Glenn Barbour for helping us with this case. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider

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 at the top of the homepage and type in COURT. Joybird - Visit joybird.com/COURT and get 30% off your purchase.  Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  This episode was researched and written by Tony Holt. A special thank you to Joe Jackson and Dale Brumfield for helping us with this case. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please consider supporting Cou

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 Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT.  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 Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month

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 with promo code “court” at bollandbranch.com. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. Peloton - New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply. Ring - For a special offer, visit Ring.com/COURT. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, from Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter an

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 month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon, with additions from the trial by Jillian Jalali.  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 epis

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 digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in COURT. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This

In 2018, Jackson County Deputy Zachary Wester was suspended, after an internal investigation was conducted into his body camera footage. Later, he would be charged with planting drugs on various community members during traffic stops. Was he guilty, or was there an innocent explanation? Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - 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. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE 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.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, with Law & Cr

13-year-old Dylan Redwine was last seen alive in November 2012, after a court-ordered visit with his father. In 2013, he was found deceased.  8 years later, his father, Mark Redwine, would stand trial for his murder. Did Mark Redwine murder his son, or did something else happen to him? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets by visiting bollandbranch.com, and using the promo code COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. Peloton - New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply. 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at

13-year-old Dylan Redwine was last seen alive in November 2012, after a court-ordered visit with his father. In 2013, he was found deceased.  8 years later, his father, Mark Redwine, would stand trial for his murder. Did Mark Redwine murder his son, or did something else happen to him? Sponsors in this episode: Grove - For a limited time, get a FREE gift with your first order of $30 or more at Grove.co/COURT.  Rothys - Through August 1st, 2021, get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/COURT. Hooked On Phonics - Go to HookedOnPHONICS.com/COURT to get your first month of Hooked On Phonics for just $1. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT.  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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.

In 2013, 15-year-old Alexis Martin was charged with murder. But Alexis was also a victim herself. How would the criminal justice system handle it? A special thank you to Jessica Contrera, from the Washington Post for talking to us about this case. Read her article about Alexis here: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2021/child-sex-trafficking-alexis-martin-ohio/.  Read about Chrystul Kizer (also mentioned in this episode) - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/local/child-sex-trafficking-murder/.   Sponsors in this episode: Canva Pro - Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/court. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. This

In February 2008, tragedy struck Cockeysville, Maryland, when four members of the Browning family were found murdered in their home.  Sponsors in this episode: Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. NetSuite - NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program when you go to NetSuite.com/COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  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 at the top of the homepage and type in COURT. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  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 Ju

In March 2020, 33-year-old Rebecca Borkowski ended her relationship with her boyfriend, Joshua Aide. The breakup wouldn’t be easy.  By July, they had agreed to give each other back their things.  By August, a fatal shooting would occur.  Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - 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. Peloton - Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski with Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PollyKotowski. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3

In October 2017, Wesley Mathews called the police to report his 3-year-old daughter missing. Two years later, would he FINALLY reveal the truth about what happened in court? NOTE: The “bleep” noise at 9:45 is to protect a minor’s name.  Sponsors in this episode: Canva Pro - Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/court. Straight Talk Wireless - 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. Grove - For a limited time, get a FREE gift with your first order of $30 or more at Grove.co/COURT.  Hooked on Phonics - Visit HookedOnPhonics.com/COURT, and receive your first month for just one dollar.  Killer Genes - Subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old University of Iowa student, went for a run in July 2018, and never returned. A suspect led investigators to her body weeks later, but at trial, he said someone else was to blame.  Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW at NetSuite.com/COURT. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, with Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PollyKotowski.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via

In March 2003, 53-year-old Ramona Krotine was found dead in the trunk of her car. Investigators made an arrest, and prosecutors were convinced they had the right guy. But after three trials, could they finally convince a jury? Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Straight Talk Wireless - 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. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/C

In April 1996, a brutal murder took place after a series of destructive property crimes ravaged the city of Fort Myers, Florida. Who was responsible? A small band of teenagers.  Sponsors in this episode: Thrive Causemetics - Visit Thrive Causemetics.com/courtjunkie for 15% off your first order.  Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order. Go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  This episode was researched and written by Tony Holt. 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 epi

In December 2015, 24-year-old Kajavia Globe was found deceased outside a vacant home near Detroit, Michigan. While on trial for her murder, the suspect takes the stand and declares his innocence, telling the jury they got the wrong guy.  Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW at NetSuite.com/COURT. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inventory of rentals available. 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 mo

In 1994, Patrick Pursley was convicted of murder. 23 years later, after filing his own appeals and pushing for a change in Illinois law, he was finally granted a new trial.  To read more about what Patrick Pursley is up to, check out his website www.iamkidculture.org. Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more. June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Ivan Moreno. Ivan is a Chicago-based freelance journalist. You can read more of his work at www.ivanmorenowriter.com.  Please consider su