In July 2007, a man in a trench coat walked into the crowded New York New York Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and opened fire. At his trial, his defense would argue that... Read More
In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. I covered Heather’s disappearance and the first trial of one of the suspects... Read More
On February 18, 2002, 23-year-old Marine Sergeant Todd Sommer collapsed at the home he shared with his wife, Cynthia. An autopsy concluded that Todd had died from a heart attack, but years later, Cynthia was... Read More
On October 28, 2009, there was a fatal encounter between 57-year-old Mark Stover and 42-year-old Michiel Oakes. Prosecutors say Michiel committed premeditated murder, but Michiel says it was something else. Who will the jury believe? Read More
On August 20, 2008, a tragedy occurred at the football practice at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Kentucky. A 15-year-old boy lost his life and a 37-year-old coach would soon face charges in... Read More
In January 2015, a call of an unconscious female came into the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office in Palo Alto, California. Deputies responded to a fraternity house on the Stanford campus and found an unresponsive... Read More
In 1998, a newborn baby was abducted from the University Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The mystery would go unsolved for 18 years, until a teenager in South Carolina made a shocking discovery. Read More
In Episode 34, I covered the case of Kelly Cochran, who was accused of murdering her former lover, Christopher Regan. At her trial, Kelly maintained her innocence and instead placed the blame for Christopher’s death... Read More
In May 2009, a tragedy hit the small St. Louis suburb of Columbia, Illinois. A loving mother and her two young sons were found dead in their beds. But who would do such a thing,... Read More
In July 2011, 27-year-old Laura Ackerson went to pick up her two children from her ex-boyfriend’s house, only to never be seen or heard from again. The former boyfriend is immediately a suspect, but he... Read More
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... Read More
On December 6, 2011, police officers in Princeton, Massachusetts responded to a 911 call from a prominent dentist’s home. When they arrived, they found the dentist’s wife lying on the ground, underneath a broken third-floor... Read More
In February 2017, 21-year-old Reagan Tokes disappeared after leaving the restaurant where she worked in Columbus, Ohio. Clues found in her abandoned car would lead investigators to her killer – but his criminal past would... Read More
In November 2006, a young pregnant mother was found dead in her home near Raleigh, North Carolina. Investigators immediately suspected her husband, who had a seemingly rock-solid alibi – he was hundreds of miles away... Read More
In November 2006, a young pregnant mother was found dead in her home near Raleigh, North Carolina. Investigators immediately suspected her husband, who had a seemingly rock-solid alibi – he was hundreds of miles away... Read More
In April 2013, the small community in Valley Springs, California, was shaken by a mysterious intruder who allegedly broke into a home and senselessly murdered an 8-year-old girl. But after an arrest was made, there... Read More
In 2007, 15-year-old Jennifer Mee gained national attention as the “Hiccup Girl,” a teenager from Florida whose hiccups would not go away. Just a few years later, she would re-emerge after being charged with first-degree... Read More
On May 29, 2016, a white SUV mysteriously drove off a cliff in Hana, a town at the eastern end of Maui, in Hawaii. Inside the SUV were identical twin sisters – Alexandria and Anastasia... Read More
In September 2014, 50-year-old real estate agent Beverly Carter went to meet a couple interested in purchasing a house she was showing, only to never be seen again. Her body was found days later and... Read More
On September 16, 2016, police in LaCrosse, Wisconsin were called to the scene of a terrible accident. 47-year-old Todd Kendhammer’s car was on the side of the road – the windshield smashed, passenger door open,... Read More
In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Law enforcement and prosecutors are convinced that she was murdered by someone she... Read More
On August 8, 2016, a tragedy occurred at a home in Hendersonville, Tennessee – An 11-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after being shot by her own father. Sponsors in this episode: Leesa –... Read More
In the early morning hours of October 17, 2015, two women accompanied 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean home after encountering her in the street after a night out on the town. They did everything right – they... Read More
From 2008 – 2011, the murders of two little girls in Weleetka, Oklahoma, remained unsolved, until a 23-year-old woman’s disappearance would lead to the arrest of a dangerous suspect. Sponsors in this episode: Dispatch –... Read More
On December 6, 2014, firefighters in Cortland, Mississippi, came across a horrifying scene after responding to a car fire – 19-year-old Jessica Chambers had been set on fire. They tried to save her, but to... Read More
On August 17, 2014, 38-year-old Robert Limon was gunned down while at work. His wife’s lover was immediately arrested, but did he do it alone, or was someone else the mastermind? Sponsors in this episode:... Read More
In October 2012, 17-year-old Jake Evans called 911 and made a startling confession – he had just murdered members of his own family. But as Jake’s case made his way through the court system, it... Read More
In January 2014, a gruesome murder would result in the conviction of 19-year-old Austin Myers, Ohio’s youngest death row inmate. Many advocates for Austin believe his sentence was unfair, due to the fact that he... Read More
20-year-old Holly Bobo went missing from her home near Parsons, Tennessee, on the morning of April 13, 2011. For years, her family was in the dark as to what happened to her, until finally, progress... Read More
In June 2006, the town of Reno, Nevada was rocked by a brutal murder, the shooting of a judge, and a week-long manhunt for the suspect. Sponsors in this episode: Book of the Month – Go... Read More
A 29-year-old woman goes missing in Vallejo, California in 2015, and the details surrounding her disappearance are bizarre, to say the least. There are many things in this case that may surprise you and have... Read More
It all started with a missing persons report that was filed on October 27, 2014. Christopher Karl Regan hadn’t been seen for two weeks and his friends and family were worried about him. The main... Read More
Earlier this month, Michelle Carter was sentenced for her role in the suicide death of her boyfriend, Carter Roy. I cover the sentencing hearing and drill down what it means with Daniel Medwed, from Northeastern... Read More
In the early morning hours of August 2, 2015, 39-year-old Jason Corbett was found lying dead on the floor of his master bedroom. His wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Thomas Martens, claimed they killed... Read More
Although Hemy Neuman was convicted in the last episode, this case still isn't over - more charges, more courtroom drama, and more lies. Read More
On November 18, 2010, a tragedy occurred at the Dunwoody Prep Daycare in Dunwoody, Georgia. A young father was gunned down after dropping off his 2-year-old son. The person who pulled the trigger was caught... Read More
In January 2014, a horrific discovery was made along the side of the road in St. Clair Township, Michigan. What followed was an intense trial with testimony that seemed to be unbelievable....but was it? Read More
When Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym in the early morning hours of August 5, 2009, she came home to a scene that would be anyone’s worst nightmare – police officers were waiting for... Read More
OJ Simpson's parole hearing is coming up on July 20, 2017. Here's a look back at how he landed in prison.
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At just 18 years old, Conrad Roy III tragically took his own life in July 2014. When police arrived at the scene, they found his cell phone, which would reveal some shocking text messages he... Read More
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... Read More
In November 2012, a horrific murder occurred in a charming single family home in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. But everything wasn't as it seemed... Read More
In October 2011, a 32-year-old Ohio teacher went on trial for sexual battery, accused of having inappropriate relations with 5 of her students. Her plea? Not guilty by reason of insanity. Read More
Hazing is unfortunately a common practice that can often turn deadly. In this episode, I cover the unfortunate deaths of three college students – 26-year-old Robert Champion, 19-year-old Michael Deng, and 19-year-old Tim Piazza. Thank... Read More
On April 9, 2016, a road rage shooting took place in New Orleans, Louisiana that would claim the life of former NFL star Will Smith. With conflicting stories from both sides, what would happen during... Read More
It’s a story that has been told numerous times before – On Halloween night in 2001, Kent Heitholt, a 48-year-old sports editor, was brutally murdered in the Columbia Tribune parking lot as he was leaving... Read More
In September 2014, the Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County, Pennsylvania came under attack by a sniper, hiding in the woods. Read More
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Ep 21: The Final Trial For Aaron Hernandez (The Murders of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado)
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... Read More
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Ep 20: Lisa Harnum’s Fall
On July 30, 2011, 30-year-old Lisa Cecilia Harnum died, after falling from her 15th floor balcony. Her fiancé, Simon Gittany, was arrested and charged with murder. Thank you to Melissa for suggesting this case, and... Read More
On Thursday, February 5, 2015, 19-year-old Cornell University student Charlie Tan suddenly left campus to return to his hometown, over 100 miles away. Four days later, his mother would place a 911 call that would... Read More
19-year-old Kenia Monge disappeared after a night out with friends on April 1, 2011. As her family launched a desperate campaign to find her, her father met with the man who last saw her, a... Read More
In August 2014, 22-year-old Christy Mack and her friend Corey Thomas were abruptly awoken in the middle of the night by Christy’s ex-boyfriend, an MMA fighter named War Machine. What followed was a brutal attack... Read More
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... Read More
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Ep 15 Part 2: Justice in Bali?
In Part 2 of this episode, you’ll hear about the third arrest in the murder of 62-year-old Sheila Von Weise-Mack. And with this arrest, comes some additional shocking evidence against Heather and Tommy, in the... Read More
In this episode, I explore the case of Sheila Von Weise-Mack, a Chicago mother who was murdered while on vacation in Bali with her 19-year-old daughter. After wheeling a suspicious-looking suitcase out into the lobby... Read More
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Ep 14: The Vaughn Family Tragedy
In the early morning hours of June 14, 2007, a 32-year-old man is found walking down the side of a frontage road off I-55 in Channahon, Illinois. He’s bleeding and seemingly in shock. A passerby... Read More
In this episode, I cover former NFL player Aaron Hernandez’s harsh fall from grace. In 2015, Aaron was convicted of the murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd. As he sits in prison, he is now preparing... Read More
Kelsey Smith was just 18 years old when she was abducted from a Target parking lot in Overland Park, Kansas in June 2007. Finding her would take a battle with a cellular phone company and... Read More
In this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes of each case I covered in the Court Junkie podcast, as well as go over the latest updates. You’ll also hear from Pravin Varughese’s mom and family friend,... Read More
In August 2012, 66-year-old John Wise went to the Akron General Medical Center to visit his ailing wife of 45 years. He would leave there in handcuffs. It’s a case that isn’t as it seems... Read More
In Part 2 of this episode, Kristine and her newly-formed defense team fight to win back her freedom. Read More
In Part 1 of this episode, you’ll hear about one woman’s nightmare come true. After losing her three-year-old son to a tragic house fire, 21-year-old Kristine Bunch becomes the main suspect in her son's death. Read More
Ryan Poston and Shayna Hubers had been dating on and off for about a year when one night in October 2012, a 911 call was placed from Ryan’s condo. When officers arrived, they found Ryan dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Shayna claimed it was self-defense even though Ryan had been shot 6 times. Read More
In Part 2, you'll hear the conclusion of Stephanie's interrogation, the evidence presented at trial, and the final outcome of the case. Read More
On February 24, 1986, John Ruetten came home from work to find his newlywed wife, Sherri Rasmussen, dead on their living room floor. The case went unsolved for 23 years until new DNA testing lead to an unlikely suspect. Read More
17-year-old Alexis Murphy was abducted in August 2013 from a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Police charged a local man with her abduction and murder - even though her body has never been found. Read More
Judge Shanes made his decision last Friday on Melissa Calusinski's request for a new trial. I attended the hearing and go over the ruling, as well as Melissa and her team's next steps. Read More
Just days after releasing my original episode about Erica Parsons, there was a major breakthrough in the case. In an expected yet tragic ending to the Erica Parsons case, Rowan County investigators announced that they found Erica's body. Read More
In April 2006, the small city of Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada, was shocked by an unthinkable murder no one ever saw coming – A 12-year-old girl convinces her 23-year-old boyfriend to murder her entire... Read More
Could a jailhouse conversation be the key to finding out what happened to Erica Parsons? Erica Parsons had been missing from her home in Salisbury, North Carolina for two years before she was finally reported missing to police by her adoptive brother. Read More
I attended day 3 of Melissa Calusinski's evidentiary hearing, where allegations arose that the x-ray evidence may have been tampered with before her trial. Read More
19-year-old Pravin Varughese was a college student at Southern Illinois University when he was mysteriously found dead in the woods after leaving a party. Read More
This is the story of Gabriel Johnson, an 8-month-old boy who has been missing from Tempe, Arizona since 2009 after being taken by his mother. Read More
I went to Melissa Calusinski's recent evidentiary hearings for a new trial and learned some bombshell information that highlights the need for a retrial. Read More
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Episode 1: Melissa Calusinski – A Shot At Freedom
In the first CourtJunkie podcast, we look into the case of Melissa Calusinski, a 22-year-old daycare worker who was convicted of the murder of a toddler. Read More