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13th Juror Podcast

13th Juror Podcast

Brandi Churchwell 133 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Each week, host Brandi Churchwell takes you inside a courtroom to explore a criminal case from the perspective of a juror. She breaks down the prosecution's strategy, the defense's arguments, and the evidence presented—and sometimes not presented—to the jury. The podcast focuses on the trial process itself, not just the crime.

Episodes

COURT REPORT: 8.21.26
COURT REPORT: 8.21.26 Aug 20, 2026 2308 This week on Court Report, we’re catching up on a packed week of major developments in cases we’ve been following.A familiar name is back in court as the fight over a high-profile retrial heats up, while Luigi Mangione makes a major decision in his federal case. We also have an update in the Jared Bridegan murder case as another defendant heads to trial—and new developments in a case we’ve been f
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 4
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 4 Aug 19, 2026 3490 This week on 13th Juror, we’re continuing our coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial as the prosecution rests its case and the defense finally takes over.We break down the digital evidence prosecutors used to reconstruct Lindsay’s final hours before the children were killed—and then hear from the people who knew Lindsay best, who describe the mother and nurse she was before watching her mental heal
COURT REPORT: 8.13.26
COURT REPORT: 8.13.26 Aug 13, 2026 3584 This week on Court Report, we have a supersized episode packed with major courtroom developments, surprising plea deals, new murder charges, and several trials that are about to get underway.In this episode:• Courtney Clenney: A case that appeared headed for a highly publicized murder trial comes to a sudden end with a plea deal—and the sentence is already generating plenty of conversation.• Luig
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 3
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 3 Aug 13, 2026 2966 This week on 13th Juror, we’re continuing our coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial, breaking down days 8 through 12 as the focus shifts heavily toward Lindsay’s mental health treatment.We piece together the complicated timeline of psychiatrists, therapists, emergency visits, inpatient treatment, telehealth appointments, and numerous medication changes—and ask one of the biggest questions emerging
COURT REPORT: 8.7.26
COURT REPORT: 8.7.26 Aug 7, 2026 1570 This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines and true crime stories making news across the country.In this episode: • Idaho In-N-Out Shooting: A Saturday afternoon turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire inside a crowded In-N-Out restaurant. What investigators know so far—and how two ordinary people may have prevented an even greater tragedy.  • Sidney
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 2
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 2 Aug 6, 2026 2825  Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Toxicology Report, Journal Entries & The Nanny Testifies | Days 3–7 This week, the prosecution continues building its case against Lindsay Clancy as jurors hear testimony from first responders, medical professionals, crime scene investigators, and forensic experts. Prosecutors reveal the results of Lindsay's toxicology report, introduce excerpts from her personal jo
COURT REPORT: 7.31.26
COURT REPORT: 7.31.26 Jul 30, 2026 3273 This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines and true crime stories making news across the country.In this episode:• Apalachee High School: The sentencing of Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, marks the conclusion of one of the most heartbreaking school shooting cases in recent history.• Lindsay Clancy: Opening statements begin in one of the most anticipated—a
Premeditation or Postpartum Psychosis? MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 1
Premeditation or Postpartum Psychosis? MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 1 Jul 30, 2026 2486 On January 24, 2023, Patrick Clancy came home expecting to find his wife and three young children getting ready for dinner. Instead, he walked into a nightmare that would make headlines around the world and ignite one of the most controversial criminal cases in recent memory.The facts of what happened that evening are not in dispute. The question is why it happened.In Part One of my coverage of t
COURT REPORT: 7.25.26
COURT REPORT: 7.25.26 Jul 25, 2026 2093 This week on Court Report, we're breaking down some of the biggest courtroom developments from across the country.In this episode:• Kianna Davis: A former teacher's murder trial comes to a dramatic halt after jurors can't reach a verdict.• Apalachee High School Shooting: Colt Gray pleads guilty as heartbreaking victim impact statements unfold in court.• New Charges: Updates in the Andrew and Tris
COURT REPORT: 7.17.26
COURT REPORT: 7.17.26 Jul 17, 2026 2546 This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines, verdicts, and legal developments from across the country.In this episode:• Isaac Apodaca: A jury reaches a verdict in the disturbing sword murder case.• Florida Rep. Fabian Basabe: A Florida lawmaker accused of sexual harassment and defamation represented himself in court.• Jason Coulthart: A shocking homicide case ou
Teen Movie Night Murder: FL v Thomas Stein
Teen Movie Night Murder: FL v Thomas Stein Jul 16, 2026 2125 It was supposed to be the perfect start to spring break. Three teenage girls spent the evening at the movies before deciding to grab a late-night meal at McDonald's. As they laughed, filmed videos on their phones, and walked down a quiet back road in Cape Coral, they had no idea another group of teenagers was driving toward them.Within moments, everything changed.In this episode of 13th Juror, we
The Charlie Kirk Assassination: UT v Tyler Robinson.
The Charlie Kirk Assassination: UT v Tyler Robinson. Jul 11, 2026 2757 The assassination of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and ignited a firestorm of speculation unlike almost any recent criminal case. Within hours, surveillance footage spread across social media, conspiracy theories exploded, and millions of people began asking the same question: Did investigators arrest the right person?In this episode of 13th Juror, we break down the prosecution's evidence prese

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