Court Junkie

After attorney Richard Merritt received a 15-year sentence for defrauding his clients, a judge gave him two weeks to turn himself in.  But according to prosecutors, instead of using that time to get his affairs in order, he did something far more sinister. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Little Spoon - Go to Littlespoon.com/COURT and enter our code COURT at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/50courtjunkie and use code 50courtjunkie for 50% off plus free shipping. Deadly Nightmares - Listen to Deadly Nightmares wherever you listen to your podcasts Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recor

Lori Vallow Daybell finally went on trial for the murders of her two children, and husband’s ex-wife. In this episode, we examine the evidence the prosecution and defense presented to a jury. CORRECTION: I mistakenly refer to Tammy Daybell as Chad’s ex-wife, but they never divorced. She was his first wife.  Please subscribe to our other 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. Deadly Nightmares - Listen to Deadly Nightmares wherever you listen to your podcasts Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPh

Danny Masterson, a former actor who rose to fame after starring in That 70’s Show, recently went to trial on charges he raped three different women.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: SKIMS - SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-selling essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Get free shipping on orders over $75. After you place your order, be sure to select “podcast” in the survey and then select “COURT JUNKIE” in the dropdown menu that follows.  The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Matt Stroud and Joseph L. Flatley. Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Ju

After a horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the school resource officer found himself facing trial for negligence. Would he be convicted? Please subscribe to our other 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 TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff. 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

Was a beloved reality TV star responsible for the murder of his nephew?  A special thank you to Justina Coronel , a journalist with KSDK, for helping us with this case.  Please subscribe to our other 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.  The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show 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

After a confrontation turns deadly, a former NFL player goes on trial. Was it murder, or self-defense? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/50courtjunkie and use code 50courtjunkie for 50% off plus free shipping. The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show. 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 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

After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers.  Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime Story of a Murderous Teenage Vampire Cult.” http://frankestanfield.com/ Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: SKIMS - SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-selling essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Get free shipping on orders over $75. After you place your order, be sure to select “podcast” in the survey and then select “COURT JUNKIE” in the dropdown menu that follows.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  AquaTru - Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier by visiting AquaTru.com and entering the code “COURT” at checkout. The Jo

After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers.  Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime Story of a Murderous Teenage Vampire Cult.” http://frankestanfield.com/ Please subscribe to our other 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 for a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co provides post-Production for the show. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider sup

Robert Blake was a well-known actor from the 1970s who was charged with the murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. After recent news about Blake made headlines earlier this year, we decided to look back at his murder trial.  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: The Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show. This episode was researched and written by Matt Stroud and Nicole Gusmerotti. 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

First, there was a shooting with one survivor.  Then, another shooting that left two people dead.  Could prosecutors prove that both incidents were connected?  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 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. 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 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

20-year-old Christina Ross was found deceased in her car in November 2004. Investigators wouldn’t have to go far to find the killer.  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 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. 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 on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

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 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. 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 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

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 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. 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 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

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 quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  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, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in June. 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 supp

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 when you go to BABBEL.com/COURT.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  ThirdLove - Visit ThirdLove.com to find your fit and shop their bestselling bras. Get $15 off your first purchase! 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. This episode was researched and written

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 episode: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/COURT.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  ThirdLove - Visit ThirdLove.com to find your fit and shop their bestselling bras. Get $15 off your first purchase! 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

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% off any AquaTru purifier by visiting AquaTru.com and entering the code “COURT” at checkout. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  ThirdLove - Visit ThirdLove.com to find your fit and shop their bestselling bras. Get $15 off your first purchase! Firstleaf - Go to TryFirstleaf.com/COURT to sign up and save 50% on your first SIX bottles plus free shipping.  Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Andr

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 - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Firstleaf - Go to TryFirstleaf.com/COURT to sign up and save 50% on your first SIX bottles plus free shipping.  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 Post-Production for the show i

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 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. 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 on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

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, and Fire TV and start streaming now. 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 mont