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In April 1993, two teenagers were shot and killed in an apparent drive-by shooting. Investigators quickly zeroed in on another teenager named Daniel Villegas, who had told his cousin he had done it. But did they really have the right 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.  The Jordan Harbinger Show - Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com . NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at NetSuite.com/COURTNetSuite.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 @CourtJunkie

In today’s episode, we look back at the historic 1955 trial where Roy Bryant and JW Milam were tried for 14-year-old Emmett Till’s murder.  Thank you to Chris Metress, Ayesha Bell Hardaway, Louis Woods, and Deidre Keller for speaking to us about this case. 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.  Best Fiends - With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play. Download for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com . The Jordan Harbinger Show - Subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at NetSuite.com/COURT . This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please conside

On Super Bowl Sunday in 2017, a quiet gathering was interrupted by gunfire. Prosecutors were convinced they had the two suspects awaiting trial, but were the murders really committed by a third gunman?  Sponsors in this episode: Talkspace - Go to talkspace.com and use the code COURT to get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Ritual - Visit ritual.com/COURT to get 10% off during your first three months. NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at NetSuite.com/COURT. The Jordan Harbinger Show - Subscribe anywhere 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 Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Fo

In November 2016, 16-year-old Emma Walker was found deceased in her bed. At trial, the defendant claimed he had only wanted to scare her, while prosecutors believe it was a cold-blooded killing. Sponsors in this episode: - Aurate - For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/courtjunkie and use promo code courtjunkie. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at NetSuite.com/COURT. This episode was researched and written by Jordan Hensley.  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 bo

In August 2014, a tragedy unfolded at a playground in Kentwood, Michigan. A 9-year-old boy was deceased, and a 12-year-old boy was charged with murder.  How did this happen, and what would the criminal justice system do with such a young killer? Thank you to Vicki Seidl, from the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office, for speaking with me about this case.  Sponsors in this episode: - Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of order, when you go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. - Thrive Market - Go to ThriveMarket.com/COURTJUNKIE. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $22 in value.  - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code 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

Dr. Teresa Sievers was murdered inside her home in June 2015. Four years later, after two trials, the details of the orchestrated plot would finally be revealed.  Sponsors in this episode: - SimpliSafe - Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/COURT . You get free shipping and a 60 day risk free trial.  - NetSuite - Receive your FREE guide – “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” and schedule your FREE Product Tour - at NetSuite.com/COURT . - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit PolicyGenius.com . - Best Fiends - With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play. Download for 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. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider supporting Cou

After a contentious breakup, Amanda Colley was granted a restraining order against her estranged husband. But within days, she and her best friend were murdered. Sponsors in this episode: - Ritual - Visit ritual.com/COURT to get 10% off during your first three months. - Rothys - Check out the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. - Talkspace - Go to talkspace.com or download the app and use promo code COURT to get $100 off your first month. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from The Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferTintner. 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 two college students are found murdered while on vacation in Sarasota, Florida, a 16-year-old boy is arrested and charged with the crime. Sponsors in this episode: - Magic Spoon - Go to magicspoon.com/COURTJUNKIE to grab a variety pack and try it today! Be sure to use our promo code COURTJUNKIE at checkout to get free shipping. - SimpliSafe - Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/COURT. You get free shipping and a 60 day risk free trial. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. 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 November 1989, 15-year-old Angela Correa was found murdered in a park in Peekskill, New York. Investigators quickly honed in on 16-year-old Jeff Deskovic, one of her high school classmates. Although the scientific evidence at the scene excluded him, he was ultimately convicted of her murder. This is Jeff’s story. NOTE: In some parts of the interview, you will hear a dog barking in the background - that’s my not-so-fierce dog, Porky, and I apologize for the inconvenience. My usual recording equipment for interviews malfunctioned. Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - NetSuite - Receive your FREE guide – “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” and schedule your FREE Product Tour - at NetSuite.com/COURT. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.comand use code COURT. Please conside

In October 2018, news of the abduction of 13-year-old Jayme Closs spread across the nation. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the investigation, the arrest, and the legal consequences. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play. Download for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Luminary - Listen to Murder on the Towpath, available only on Luminary. Go to Luminary.link/Towpath and get a 7-day free trial of Luminary’s Original podcasts. - SimpliSafe - Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/COURT. You get free shipping and a 60 day risk free trial. - Thrive Market - Go to ThriveMarket.com/COURTJUNKIE. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $22 in value. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Trial Network.

In October 2014, the shooting death of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer went almost completely unnoticed by the media - at least initially. But after a large settlement was made by the City of Chicago to Laquan McDonald’s family, journalists started asking questions. Pretty soon, the details of what happened would be revealed, and Officer Jason Van Dyke would be charged with murder. Sponsors in this episode: - Talkspace - Go to talkspace.com or download the app and use promo code COURT to get $100 off your first month. - Ritual - Visit ritual.com/COURT to get 10% off during your first three months. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - 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 - Receive your FREE guide – “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” and schedule

I’m taking the week off, but while I’m gone, please enjoy this re-play of Episode 33, with a major development in the case at the end. Court Junkie will be back next week with a brand new episode. Sponsors in this episode: - Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order, when you go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. - HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/courtjunkie80 and use code courtjunkie80 to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. 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.

Dee Dee Blanchard was found murdered in her home in June 2015, and her daughter, Gypsy, whom she had always touted as having special needs, was missing. Investigators would soon uncover that everything wasn’t as it seemed, and Gypsy, along with her boyfriend Nick, were arrested for murder. In this episode, we delve into Nick Godejohn’s murder trial. No one disputes that he was the killer, but the question of “why” takes center stage at trial. Sponsors in this episode: -Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order, when you go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. - Everyplate - Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code courtjunkie3. - Feals - Become a member today by going to Feals.com/junkie and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. - SimpliSafe - Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/COURT. You get free shipping and a 60 day risk free trial. This episode was researched and written by Jennif

Kimberly Boone and Anita Smithey, both accused of crimes against their husbands, formed a friendship while in jail and waiting for their cases to go through the system. This episode is a bit different than normal, as we take a look at each of their cases and the friendship that evolved from them. NOTE: This episode contains accusations of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Sponsors in this episode: - Rothys - Check out the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. - Best Fiends - With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play. Download for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - NetSuite - Receive your FREE guide – “Seven Actions Businesses Need to Take Now” and schedule your FREE Product Tour - at NetSuite.com/COURT. - Sunsoil - Get 30% of

On October 18, 2015, Corey Jones was driving home from a music gig when his car broke down on the side of the road. As he called for help, a white van pulled up, and gunshots rang out. What happened that night would be debated inside a courtroom years later. Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - Ritual - Visit ritual.com/COURT to get 10% off during your first three months. - Talkspace - Go to talkspace.com or download the app and use promo code COURT to get $100 off your first month. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. 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.

In November 2010, a horrific murder took place in Tallahassee, Florida, at the home of a single mom and her three children. Prosecutors contend that one of the children’s fathers is the killer, but at his trial, his defense blames someone else - the Mexican cartel. Was the murder of Brandi Peters and her three children a crime of passion, or a cartel hit? In Part 2, I examine the Defense’s case. Would the jury vote to acquit or convict Henry Segura? 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. - Sunsoil - Get 30% off your first order by going to Sunsoil.com/junkie. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. 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

In November 2010, a horrific murder took place in Tallahassee, Florida, at the home of a single mom and her three children. Prosecutors contend that one of the children’s fathers is the killer, but at his trial, his defense blames someone else - the Mexican cartel. Was the murder of Brandi Peters and her three children a crime of passion, or a cartel hit? In Part 1, I examine the Prosecution’s case against Henry Segura. Sponsors in this episode: - Caldrea - Get free shipping on orders of $50 or more when you buy online at Caldrea.com. - Honey - Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/COURT. - It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders is available now, so download today from wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. - Sunsoil - Get 30% off your first order by going to Sunsoil.com/junkie. - Hydrant - For 25% off your first order, go to DrinkHydrant.com/COURT or enter promo code COURT at checkout. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receiv

According to prosecutors in Granville County, North Carolina, in December 2014, a father and son went on a crime spree. That spree ended with the New Years Day brutal murder of an elderly couple inside their home. According to the son, he was terrified of his abusive father and only went through with it out of fear for his life. With his life now again on the line, would a jury believe him? This episode contains some graphic testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right home insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - StoryWorth - Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/courtjunkie. - Talkspace - Go to talkspace.com or download the app and use promo code COURT to get $100 off your first month. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. - Caldrea - Get free

In December 2018, 29-year-old Grant Amato’s parents and brother were murdered inside the family home. Did Grant’s obsession with a web cam model lead him to murder his family, or is there another explanation for his family’s deaths? Sponsors in this episode: - Caldrea - Get free shipping on orders of $50 or more when you buy online at Caldrea.com. - Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. - Hydrant - For 25% off your first order, go to DrinkHydrant.com/COURT or enter promo code COURT at checkout. 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.