13th Juror Podcast
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: 10.8.26
This week on Court Report, we're covering some of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from across the country.An undercover sting in Alabama leads to the arrests of several public officials, a deadly shooting rocks a Georgia community, and new developments emerge in the decades-old murder of a young mother.Plus, we're following several high-profile trials, including the disappe
Sunday Best: The Murder of Ashley Flynn
On the final weekend of her life, Ashley Flynn celebrated Valentine’s Day with the people she loved most.By early Monday morning, the 37-year-old mother of two was dead—shot twice in her own bed.Her husband, Caleb, told police he heard the gunshots and believed someone had broken into their home. But as investigators began pulling apart the events of that night, they uncovered a secret life hidin
COURT REPORT: 10.2.26
This week on Court Report, some of the biggest cases we've been following are taking unexpected turns.A death-row execution goes horribly wrong. The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial finally speaks out. Alex Murdaugh’s defense says a new investigation could raise serious questions about the missing murder weapons. And an appeals court weighs in on something we’ve never really had to
Bonus Episode: Inside the Cornell Chi Phi Case
This week, we’re bringing you a bonus episode because this case is simply too big—and there are too many unanswered questions—to fit into Court Report.Seven men who were Cornell students and members of the Chi Phi fraternity at the time are accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a fellow student after a night involving alcohol and ketamine. Disturbing Snapchat messages circulated while
The Doctor & The Lawyer: FL v Tomasz Kosowski
Attorney Steven Cozzi arrived at work on an ordinary Tuesday morning—and then seemingly vanished. His car was still outside. His phone, wallet, and keys were left behind. But inside the office building, investigators found blood, signs of a cleanup, and surveillance footage of a mysterious man leaving with a heavily loaded wagon.What followed was an investigation that would uncover a contentious
COURT REPORT: 9.24.26
This week on Court Report, Patrick Clancy speaks publicly for the first time since Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial—and new allegations surrounding the lone holdout juror are raising even more questions about what happened inside that jury room.Plus, new developments in the disturbing Siders family case, a verdict in the Irondequoit family murders, and a decades-old unidentified man may have opened a su
The Ambush of Jared Bridegan: FL v Mario Fernandez-Saldana
On February 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan was driving home with his two-year-old daughter when he came across a tire blocking the road.He stopped to move it.Seconds later, he was dead.What looked like a roadside shooting would unravel into an alleged murder-for-hire plot years in the making — involving a mysterious pickup truck, a hired gun, a bitter custody battle, and people much closer to Jared tha
COURT REPORT: 9.18.26
This week on Court Report, we’re covering a packed slate of trials, new developments, and cases taking some unexpected turns.A self-proclaimed witch is standing trial for the alleged murder of a young mother whose body has never been found — and the defense says prosecutors can’t even prove she’s dead.We’re also checking in on the bizarre courtroom developments in the Dr. Tomasz Kosowski murder t
When Psychosis Goes on Trial: Andrea Yates & Lindsay Clancy Comparison
Andrea Yates and Lindsay Clancy — two mothers, two tragedies, and two cases separated by more than two decades that raised many of the same difficult questions.In this episode, we take a deeper look at Andrea Yates: the years of severe mental illness leading up to the deaths of her five children, what happened during her two trials, and why her case was compared so often to Lindsay Clancy.James “
Lindsay Clancy: After the Mistrial | A Conversation with James “Buddy” Day
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial — but the conversation surrounding this case is far from over.In this bonus episode, Brandi sits down with James “Buddy” Day, creator and host of Unmarked, for a conversation about the verdict, the jury’s deliberations, and the complicated intersection of mental illness and criminal responsibility.This is also the first of several upcoming collaboratio
COURT REPORT: 9.11.26
This week on Court Report:A breakthrough more than 40 years in the making in the Texas Killing Fields — and a jury that needed less than an hour to make its decision.A former NFL scout learns his fate in a case involving a poisoned drink.A massive DNA scandal raises questions about more than a thousand criminal cases.Plus — an Egyptian media personality facing the ultimate punishment, a Grammy-wi
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 7
Just when we thought the Lindsay Clancy series was over, the trial’s final day brought a stunning mistrial, a last-minute appeal to Massachusetts’ highest court, and a courtroom battle unlike anything we’ve seen before.Now, jurors are speaking out about what happened behind closed doors—including the evidence that changed their minds, the lone holdout, and why eleven of them believed Lindsay was
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 6
THE LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL: CLOSING ARGUMENTS & A JURY DIVIDEDAfter weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy trial is finally in the hands of the jury.In this episode, we break down the closing arguments from both sides — the defense’s claim that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis and the prosecution’s argument that her actions show she knew exactly what she was doing.We’ll cover the
COURT REPORT: 9.3.26
This week on Court Report, we’ve got two major verdicts — including a long-awaited decision in one of the most infamous murders in music history.Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, a Las Vegas jury has finally decided the fate of Duane “Keffe D” Davis.Then, we’re going back ten years to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. For more than seven years, her family searched for an
COURT REPORT: 8.29.26
This week’s Court Report is packed with verdicts, plea deals, courtroom twists, and some very unexpected developments in cases we’ve been following for months.A former college cheerleader admits what really happened to her newborn after initially telling investigators a very different story.We finally have a verdict in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case — but almost immediately afterward, a
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 5
Four experts. Much of the same evidence. Very different conclusions.As the Lindsay Clancy trial moves toward closing arguments, we're breaking down the testimony that could ultimately determine the verdict: Was Lindsay Clancy criminally responsible for the deaths of her children?In this episode, we look at the defense's final witnesses, including Dr. Phillip Resnick, before putting his conclusion
COURT REPORT: 8.21.26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
COURT REPORT: 7.10.26
This week on Court Report, we’re breaking down some of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from across the country.The Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing dominated the headlines this week, but with days of testimony, major evidence, and complicated legal arguments to unpack, that case deserves more than a quick update. A full episode covering the hearing will be released Saturd
COURT REPORT: 7.3.26
Welcome back to Court Report, your weekly roundup of the biggest developments happening in the courts and the cases we're following.This week, we're breaking down:
The guilty verdict in the Blaise Taylor murder trial and what jurors ultimately decided.
A new motion filed by Courtney Clenney's defense over potential character evidence involving Christian Obumseli.
The latest development in the Kou
Pregnant and Poisoned: TN v Blaise Taylor
A young expectant mother. A date night spent cooking dinner and painting canvases for her unborn daughter's nursery. Less than 24 hours later, she was in cardiac arrest, and both she and her unborn child would ultimately die.At first, it appeared to be a tragic medical emergency. Blaise Taylor told 911 dispatchers he believed Jade Benning was suffering from an allergic reaction. But as investigat
COURT REPORT: 6.26.26
Welcome to the very first episode of Court Report—a new weekly series from the 13th Juror Podcast.If you've been listening to 13th Juror for a while, you know our regular episodes take a deep dive into one case at a time. But every week, there are verdicts, arrests, indictments, trials, appeals, and major case developments that deserve attention too.That's where Court Report comes in.Each week, I
Death at a Track Meet: TX v Karmelo Anthony
A confrontation at a high school track meet. A knife pulled in seconds. One teenager dead, another claiming he acted in self-defense.On April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses described a brief confrontation between Metcalf and fellow student Karmelo Anthony before the encounter turned deadly.What followed was a ca
BONUS EPISODE: Explosive New Karen Read Lawsuit
One year after her acquittal, Karen Read is back in court—this time as the plaintiff.In this special update episode, we break down the explosive civil lawsuit Karen Read has filed against the Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton. The complaint alleges misconduct, bias, and institutional failures that Read claims contributed to her prosecution in the death of Boston Police Officer Joh
A Father's Choice: AR v Aaron Spencer
When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her.Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial.Then, on October 8, 2024, everything ca
The Defense of Jack Ruby
Everyone saw Jack Ruby pull the trigger. But what was happening inside his mind in the moments before he killed Lee Harvey Oswald? From claims of psychomotor epilepsy to suspicions of larger conspiracies, the defense attempts to explain one of the most shocking moments in American history.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Prosecution of Jack Ruby
After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, the world searched for answers until Jack Ruby stepped out of a crowded police basement and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live television. Was he a grieving patriot overcome with emotion or a man who deliberately silenced the accused assassin before he could stand trial?13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13th
Beyond the Jury Box: Alex Murdaugh
Years after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh shocked the nation, the legal system is once again under the microscope. With allegations of outside influence and misconduct threatening the integrity of the verdict, the possibility of a retrial could change everything.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Trial of Alex Murdaugh
The downfall of Alex Murdaugh shocked the nation when a powerful attorney from one of South Carolina’s most influential legal dynasties was accused of murdering his wife and son. Explore the prosecution’s theory, the defense’s fight for reasonable doubt, and the key moments that led jurors to a guilty verdict in one of the country’s most high-profile trials.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production h
Beyond the Jury Box: Jamie Snow
Go beyond the courtroom with exclusive interviews featuring Jamie Snow and a key advocate fighting for his release. As new evidence and overlooked details emerge, the curtain is pulled back on a conviction that may not be as solid as it once seemed.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Defense of Jamie Snow
The case against Jamie Snow hinges on witness testimony, but what if those stories don’t hold up? With no DNA, no weapon, and conflicting testimonies, the question becomes: was this a conviction based on truth or on a carefully constructed narrative? The defense argues that when you strip away unreliable testimony, what’s left may not be enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.13th Juror i
The Prosecution of Jamie Snow
Easter Sunday, 1991. Bill Little is found shot behind the counter of a Bloomington gas station, and the case stalls without physical evidence. Years later, prosecutors build their case against Jamie Snow through eyewitness accounts, statements, and reported conversations. Do those pieces form a clear picture or something harder to define?13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Chur
The Defense of Aileen Wournos
Aileen Wuornos takes the stand and delivers a chilling account that could change everything the jury thought they knew. As the defense challenges the prosecution’s narrative, disturbing allegations and emotional confessions blur the line between predator and survivor. In the end, the question remains: was this murder or a desperate fight to stay alive?13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted
The Prosecution of Aileen Wournos
Seven men are dead, their bodies scattered along Florida’s highways, and one woman stands at the center of it all. The prosecution paints Aileen Wuornos not as a victim but as a predator driven by greed and control. As their case unfolds, the line between self-defense and cold-blooded murder begins to blur in the most unsettling way.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwel
Beyond the Jury Box: Casey Anthony
What happens when the verdict is read but the story is far from over? In this episode, we go beyond the jury box to uncover the evidence the jury never saw, the lawsuits that followed, and the revelations that continue to cast doubt on what really happened to Caylee Anthony. Years later, the questions remain, and the truth may be more complicated than anyone expected.13th Juror is an Audiochuck pr
The Defense of Casey Anthony
Just when the case seems clear, Casey Anthony's defense turns everything upside down with a version of events no one saw coming. Shocking claims, fractured family dynamics, and disputed evidence collide to cast doubt on what really happened. As the narrative unravels, the truth becomes harder to define—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Church
The Prosecution of Casey Anthony
Step inside the prosecution’s case against Casey Anthony. Examine the timeline, forensic evidence, and her web of lies presented to the jury. From the mysterious disappearance of her daughter Caylee, to chilling discoveries made close to the Anthony home, the State builds its argument for premeditated murder. But the question lingers: Was this a tragic accident—or a calculated choice for freedom?1
The Defense of Robert Atrops
Robert Atrops called police repeatedly the night his wife disappeared. Prosecutors called his actions suspicious, but the defense says they were simply the moves of a worried husband. Add in evolving memories, flawed forensic interpretation, and a second man’s DNA found inside the victim, and this case becomes far more complicated than a simple narrative of guilt. But will the jury decide?13th Jur
The Prosecution of Robert Atrops
When 30-year-old Deborah Atrops was found strangled in the trunk of her car in 1988, suspicion quickly turned to her estranged husband, but the case went cold for more than three decades. Now, with new forensic soil analysis, advanced DNA testing, and long-questioned phone records, prosecutors believe they finally have the evidence to prove Robert Atrops committed murder.13th Juror is an Audiochuc
The Case for Amber Heard
From explosive allegations to a headline-making verdict, now Amber Heard takes the stand and tells her story. One of power, fear, and what she says her life was like behind closed doors.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Case for Johnny Depp
What happens when a marriage implodes under the glare of worldwide fame and the fallout becomes a $50 million defamation battle? Hear Johnny Depp’s version of events, from volatile fights to the op-ed he claims ended his career.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Defense of Scott Peterson
The prosecution called it a clear case of guilt. The defense called it a rush to judgment. Revisit the Scott Peterson trial through the defense’s lens, unpacking disputed evidence, alternative theories, and developments still unfolding years later.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram
The Prosecution of Scott Peterson
When Laci Peterson vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, a missing-person search quickly turned into one of the most infamous murder cases in modern history. Prosecutors laid out a case built on lies, timelines, and a secret life they say reveals motive and intent. This is the story the state believes proves Scott Peterson murdered Laci and their unborn son.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted
Beyond the Jury Box: Richard Allen w/ Bob Motta
The verdict may be final, but the unanswered questions are not. Brandi and Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) revisit the Delphi case through the lens of what jurors were barred from hearing, especially the third-party culprit evidence and the Odinism defense that never reached the trial. Decide for yourself what’s compelling… and what’s troubling.Thanks to Bob for joining us this week! Check out his pod
The Defense of Richard Allen
Was Richard Allen really the man on the bridge, or did investigators lock onto a suspect while overlooking evidence that pointed elsewhere? In this episode, the defense exposes investigative failures, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and digital evidence that suggests someone else may have been handling Libby’s phone long after the murders."Bridge Guy" video courtesy of Libby German Snapchat13th J
The Prosecution of Richard Allen
A cellphone video, a single unspent bullet, and a man who admits he was there. The prosecution says these pieces finally reveal the truth behind one of America’s most haunting unsolved murders. But do they prove guilt or just proximity? Dive into the prosecution's case against Richard Allen."Bridge Guy" video courtesy of Libby German Snapchat13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi
INTRODUCING: 13th Juror
Did the jury get it right?That’s the key question Brandi Churchwell is breaking down as she dives into some of the most controversial trials each week on 13th Juror. Join Brandi and get an in-depth look at the stories crafted from both sides of the aisle. How will the prosecution and defense take the same evidence and spin it in their favor, and most importantly, who will be successful?When the ga
Beyond The Jury Box: Travis Rudolph
Trials don’t always tell the whole story. In this bonus episode, we step outside the jury box with Travis Rudolph’s defense team to uncover hidden evidence, questionable police work, and bombshell details that never made it into court. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Fol
The Defense of Travis Rudolph
A football star fighting for redemption suddenly finds himself fighting for his life. The defense claims this wasn’t vengeance—it was survival. Hear their version of events that could make you question everything you thought you knew.Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod | @BrandiNChurchTikTok: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiChurchwell13th
The Prosecution of Travis Rudolph
One night, four unarmed men walked away from a fight—until Travis Rudolph opened fire. The prosecution’s case rests on one question: where does self-defense end and murder begin? Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod | @BrandiNChurchTikTok: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiChurchwell13th
The Defense of Leo Schofield
The defense tears into the state’s case against Leo Schofield, exposing timeline gaps, shaky eyewitness testimony, and a glaring forensic twist: fingerprints in Michelle’s Mazda that aren't Leo's. From a guilty verdict to a long fight for freedom and parole, this episode asks whether justice can survive when emotion outweighs evidence.Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @Brand
The Prosecution of Leo Schofield
A neighbor’s sleepless night, a steam cleaner, and a father who says God led him to the body... Prosecutors say Leo Schofield’s rage boiled over, and they have the witnesses and evidence to prove it. Step into the jury box as the State lays out its case.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-79
Beyond the Jury Box: The Winston-Salem 5
Decades after five Winston-Salem 5 were convicted of murdering Nathaniel Jones, new DNA testing, expert testimony, and a key witness’s recantation blow the case wide open. Follow the fight beyond the courtroom—through the Innocence Inquiry, a 2025 evidentiary hearing, stunning exonerations, and a jaw-dropping twist that leaves two men declared innocent still behind bars.Follow us on social media!I
The Defense of The Winston-Salem 5
Five teens, six “confessions,” and a murder that shook Winston-Salem—what happens when the loudest evidence is fear? In this defense-side deep dive, we unpack hours of unrecorded interrogations, shifting stories, and forensic dead ends that challenge the case against the boys accused of killing Nathaniel Jones. Does the evidence prove guilt or coercion?Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJur
The Prosecution of The Winston-Salem 5
The brutal murder of Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, shocked the town of Winston-Salem. Prosecutors say five teens set out for “easy money,” leaving a trail of confessions, a star witness, and a shoe print on a Lincoln’s hood. Step inside the courtroom as the State presents its version of the truth.Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13th
The Defense of Lizzie Borden
As the defense takes center stage, the Lizzie Borden trial twists into a battle of logic versus legend. Every piece of evidence is reexamined, every assumption dismantled. Was Lizzie a victim of circumstance—or the most misunderstood suspect in American history?Follow 13th Juror on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod | @BrandiNChurchTikTok: @13thJur
The Prosecution of Lizzie Borden
The evidence seemed damning: a locked house, a vanished note, and a hatchet in the cellar. But could the prosecution really prove Lizzie Borden guilty beyond doubt? Step into the courtroom where America’s most notorious murder trial unfolded.Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod | @BrandiNChurchTikTok: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiChurchwel
Beyond the Jury Box: Donna Adelson
The verdict was only half the story. Uncover the evidence jurors never saw—sealed wiretaps, secret hearings, and the family fractures that shattered the Adelsons long before the trial began.Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod | @BrandiNChurchTikTok: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiChurchwell13th
The Defense of Donna Adelson
A mother’s meddling or a mastermind’s plot? In part two of Florida v. Donna Adelson, the defense paints her not as a killer but as an overbearing grandmother caught in a storm of extortion, suspicion, and family betrayal. Their version of events asks: is Donna truly guilty of murder—or simply guilty of caring too much?Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitt
The Prosecution of Donna Adelson
A Harvard-trained law professor executed in his driveway. A bitter custody battle turned deadly. In part one of Florida v. Donna Adelson, prosecutors argue this doting grandmother wasn’t just meddling—she was the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot that shattered a family and shocked a community Follow us on social media!Instagram: @13thJurorPodcast | @BrandiNChurchwellTwitter: @13thJurorPod
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Week 9—After 36 days, the second trial of Karen Read has come to an end, but what did the jury ultimately decide?It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department was left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. The prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42-year-old Karen Read, wit
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Week 8—Cranky Hanky returns with a vengeance against Dr. Rentschler, and the defense rests their case!It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department was left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. The prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42-year-old Karen Read, with his murde
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Week 7: The defense begins their case, and fireworks erupt in the courtroom as one attorney demands a mistrial...It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department was left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. The prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42-year-old Karen Read, wit
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Week 6: The prosecution wraps up their case with Dr. Welcher, and I go down a Welcher rabbit hole...It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department was left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. Prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42-year-old Karen Read, with his murder, cla
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Week 6: The prosecution wraps up their case with Dr Welcher, and I go down a Welcher rabbit hole... It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16 year veteran of the Boston Police Department, left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. Prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42 year old Karen Read, with his murder, claimi
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Week 5: DNA Bombshell on the hair; Glass comparisons; a brain surgeon, and the most controversial digital analyst we've ever seen. Plus, juror drama, and a judge's order on three Buffer Zone petitioners. Go to shopremi.com/BRANDI and use code BRANDI at checkout for 50% off. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16 year veteran of the Boston
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Week 4: The jury is finally hearing technical testimony- including state crime lab analysts, DNA, and the medical examiner. But a last minute expert report change threatens to disrupt the defense's entire strategy, and a questionable ruling by Judge Cannone causes courtroom drama.It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16 year veteran of the Bo
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Week 3 (Part 2): The prosecution has said they aren't calling Former Trooper Michael Proctor to the stand, which means questioning about the investigation, falls to his former parter on the case (and superior), Sgt Yuri Bukhenik. Bukhenik spends three full days on the stand, and we get new evidence we've never seen or heard before. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and t
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Week 3 (Part 1): The jury gets their first peak inside the investigation from Canton PD, and the SERT team search. Witnesses from 34 Fairview are called, but not the ones everyone expected. Digital data is discussed, and Brennan's approach reveals itself like week old taillight pieces. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is underway. A 16 year veteran of
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Week 2 (Part 2): Jen. Jen. Jen. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is just beginning. A 16 year veteran of the Boston Police Department, left to die in one of the biggest blizzards in Massachusetts history. Prosecution has charged his girlfriend, 42 year old Karen Read, with his murder, claiming she hit him with her car during a fight and left him to die
