Imagine being wrongfully convicted for a crime you didn't commit, or imagine your child's killer is still on the loose even though there's enough evidence for an arrest. I want to help shine light on the injustices of our judicial system. I delve into court documents, attend trials, and interview those close to the case to help me tell their stories.
Fan Favorite: From Football Star to Rapist (Darren Sharper Case)
48 min
Darren Sharper retired from the NFL a sports hero, after helping lead the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. But just three years later, some shocking allegations would surface and prove that everything wasn't as it seemed. Thank you to Ramon Antonio Vargas, for helping me with this case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Prominent Surgeon (Dr. Ingolf Tuerk)
1 hr 15 min
In May 2020, 45-year-old Kathleen McLean’s body was found in a pond near her home. Investigators quickly figured out what happened and who was responsible, but would prosecutors be able to prove the case in court? 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 Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/court with code court . Veracity - Go to VeracityHealth.co and use code COURT for up to 65% off your order. AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fan Favorite: Charleston Church Shooting and the Trial of Dylan Roof
1 hr 18 min
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Kevin Lychwick Trial
1 hr 36 min
After 55-year-old Carlos Maldonado was found deceased behind his apartment building in October 2024, his neighbor, Kevin Lychwick, was arrested and charged with his murder. In this episode, we cover Kevin’s trial, where he represented himself and claimed he was set up. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. 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 Sponsors in this episode: Casper - Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. Quince - Go to Quince.com/court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fan Favorite: The Case & Trial of One of Canada’s Youngest Serial Killers
1 hr 17 min
In November 2010, 20-year-old Cody Legebokoff was pulled over by an RCMP officer while speeding away from a dark abandoned road. Little did the officer realize that his actions that night would be stopping a serial killer in his tracks. This episode covers the case and trial of Cody Legebokoff, one of Canada's youngest serial killers. Thank you to Mark Nielsen for helping me cover this story. You can find Mark's full coverage of the Cody Legebokoff case from the Prince George Citizen here, including the audio from Cody's interrogations - http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/legebokoff-trial See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Death of Harold Allen, Jr.
1 hr 25 min
After a burglary investigation uncovers a potential murder, investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana work to solve the case. A special thank you to Lt. Adam Nicholson with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for helping us tell this story. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fan Favorite: The Final Trial For Aaron Hernandez (The Murders of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado)
1 hr 58 min
Fan Favorite episode from the archives. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Kouri Richins Trial (Part 3)
1 hr 25 min
Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and the father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. NOTE: This is Part 3 of 3. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Kouri Richins Trial (Part 2)
1 hr 15 min
Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and the father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. NOTE: This is Part 2 of 3. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Kouri Richins Trial (Part 1)
1 hr 9 min
Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Assassination Attempt (Ryan Routh Trial)
52 min
In September 2024, 59-year-old Ryan Routh was arrested at a Florida golf course, charged with attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. NOTE: This episode was scheduled and recorded prior to the events at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past weekend. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Raid on Afroman
58 min
In August 2022, multiple deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in rural Ohio, executed a search warrant on a home owned by 48-year-old Joseph Foreman. Years later, the aftermath would play out in court. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Brendan Banfield Trial (Part 2)
1 hr 23 min
After 37-year-old Christine Banfield was murdered in her home alongside a man she had never met, investigators focused on Christine’s husband and their nanny. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Brendan Banfield Trial (Part 1)
56 min
After 37-year-old Christine Banfield was murdered in her home alongside a man she had never met, investigators focused on Christine’s husband and their nanny. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Murders of Justin and Amber Hicks (Matthew Lanz Trial)
40 min
After Justin and Amber Hicks were tragically killed in their home, investigators began to suspect the neighbor, who has an odd connection to the house. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A Dangerous Offender
54 min
In this episode, we speak to Shannon Moroney, who talks to us about the violent crimes her husband, Jason Staples, committed, and what it was like trying to process them. Thank you to Shannon for taking the time to share her story with us. Check out her book, Through The Glass - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Through-the-Glass/Shannon-Moroney/9781501109133 . Thank you to Professor Noah Weisbord for talking to us about the Canadian justice system. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Hit-and-Run Driver (Michael Kraft Trial)
44 min
After a tragic hit-and-run accident took the lives of two people, the driver went on trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Kandise Sheahen Trial
45 min
38-year-old Kandise Sheahen went on trial in May 2025, after investigators accused her of causing her grandmother’s death. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Death of Polina Wright (Leslie Dale Boileau Trial)
1 hr 0 min
An off-duty deputy goes on trial, following the shooting death of his girlfriend. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Planned Murder of Julio Foolio (Alicia Andrews Trial)
1 hr 35 min
After a popular rapper is gunned down in a hotel parking lot in Tampa, Florida, investigators uncover a conspiracy to kill him, involving multiple suspects. In this episode, we cover the trial of Alicia Andrews, who prosecutors say played a pivotal role in the murder. NOTE: I will be taking a small break for the holidays and will be back with a brand new episode on January 5. Happy Holidays! Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode: Honeylove - Treat yourself or someone you love to Honeylove this holiday season and right now you can save 20% at honeylove.com/Court . Laurels (Iced Lattes) - Give it a try the next time you are at Whole Foods OR you can get them online too - at drinklaurels.com . Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/COURT today. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. Please support 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 Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Producer's note
Steal the structure. Not the show.
Keep the useful structure, then change the audience, point of view, and voice until the idea is unmistakably yours.
