Welcome to court junkie
Imagine being wrongfully convicted for a crime you didn’t commit, or imagine your child’s killer is still on the loose even though you’re convinced that there’s enough evidence for an arrest.
Host Jillian Jalali created Court Junkie to help shine a light on the ways in which our criminal justice system works. By delving into criminal trials, court documents, and interviewing those close to the case, Jillian focuses on the facts of one true crime case per episode. In the end, the listener can decide – did the system work?
Latest Episodes
The Kandise Sheahen Trial
38-year-old Kandise Sheahen went on trial in May 2025, after investigators accused her of causing her grandmother’s death.
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The Death of Polina Wright (Leslie Dale Boileau Trial)
An off-duty deputy goes on trial, following the shooting death of his girlfriend.
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The Planned Murder of Julio Foolio (Alicia Andrews Trial)
After a popular rapper is gunned down in a hotel parking lot in Tampa, Florida, investigators uncover a conspiracy to kill him, involving multiple suspects. In this episode, we cover the trial of Alicia Andrews, who prosecutors say played a pivotal role in the murder.
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The Christopher Wolfenbarger Trial
In April 1999, the body of 21-year-old Melissa Wolfenbarger was found. With most signs pointing to her husband as the killer, Christopher Wolfenbarger went on trial decades later. But after another strong suspect emerges, would a jury convict him?
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The Raul Valle Trial (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Raul Valle Trial. On May 14, 2022, a fight between teenagers turned deadly after 17-year-old James McGrath was stabbed. Three years later, his killer went on trial.
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CIVIL
When you can’t get justice through the criminal court system, many people in the US turn to civil court. Our new podcast, CIVIL, covers a single case - from Alex Jones to OJ Simpson, to cases you’ve never heard before. Like a principal who hypnotized his students, and then three of them died. Or a teenager suspended from school because of a post on Snapchat.
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Stormy Daniels and The President
In this episode, we explore the civil suits surrounding Stormy Daniels and the role they may have played in the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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The Lawyer (Tom Girardi)
Tom Girardi was known for acquiring huge settlements and victories in high-profile legal cases. But in recent years, the husband of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Girardi, has been accused of swindling millions of dollars from clients. Where does the case stand today?
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The Downfall of Bill Cosby
In March 2005, Andrea Constand filed a civil lawsuit against Bill Cosby, who was, at the time, one of the country’s most famous and beloved comedians. The suit was quickly resolved with a settlement, but years later, it would resurface and would start the beginning of the downfall of Bill
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The Wedding Cake (Masterpiece Cakeshop)
When a gay couple tried to order a wedding cake for their upcoming wedding reception, they were stunned when the cake shop owner refused to make it for them. It was a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court - Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
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