Category Archives: Court Junkie

Court Junkie delves into criminal trials, court documents, and interviews, focusing on the facts of one true crime case per podcast episode.

Ep 15: A Mother’s Murder in Bali (Part 1)

In this episode, I explore the case of Sheila Von Weise-Mack, a Chicago mother who

Ep 14: The Vaughn Family Tragedy

In the early morning hours of June 14, 2007, a 32-year-old man is found walking

Ep 13: Aaron Hernandez – From NFL Star to Convicted Murderer

In this episode, I cover former NFL player Aaron Hernandez's harsh fall from grace. In

Ep 12: Kelsey Smith – Abducted in Broad Daylight

Kelsey Smith was just 18 years old when she was abducted from a Target parking

Behind the Scenes and Updates on Each Case

In this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes of each case I covered in the Court

My Top Cases of 2016

We all have cases that we follow and that stick with us, whether it's on

Ep 11: Mercy or Murder? The John and Barbara Wise Story

In August 2012, 66-year-old John Wise went to the Akron General Medical Center to visit

Court Junkie Brief: Expert Witnesses

In this Brief, I speak with Russ Richelsoph, a criminal defense attorney from Tempe, Arizona.

Ep 10: Kristine Bunch’s Struggle for Freedom (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this episode, Kristine and her newly-formed defense team fight to win

Ep 10: Kristine Bunch’s Nightmare (Part 1)

In part 1 of this episode, you'll hear about one woman's nightmare come true. In

Ep 9: Ryan Poston Murder / Shayna Hubers Trial

Ryan Poston and Shayna Hubers had been dating on and off for about a year

Ep 8: The Murder of Sherri Rae Rasmussen (Part 2)

On February 24, 1986, John Ruetten came home from work to find his newlywed wife