Court Junkie

Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Air Doctor - Go to AirDoctorPro.com and use the code COURT to get up to $300 off today. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/court with code court. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 2024, 59-year-old Ryan Routh was arrested at a Florida golf course, charged with attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.NOTE: This episode was scheduled and recorded prior to the events at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past weekend. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Fast Growing Trees - Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code COURTJUNKIE at FastGrowingTrees.com. Omaha Steaks -  Visit OmahaSteaks.com to get $35 off when you use promo code COURT at checkout. KaChava -  Go to kachava.com and use code COURT for 15% off your first order.Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 2022, multiple deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in rural Ohio, executed a search warrant on a home owned by 48-year-old Joseph Foreman. Years later, the aftermath would play out in court. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Fast Growing Trees - Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code COURTJUNKIE at FastGrowingTrees.com. Omaha Steaks - Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code COURT at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Zocdoc - go to Zocdoc.com/COURT to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 37-year-old Christine Banfield was murdered in her home alongside a man she had never met, investigators focused on Christine’s husband and their nanny. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 37-year-old Christine Banfield was murdered in her home alongside a man she had never met, investigators focused on Christine’s husband and their nanny. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Justin and Amber Hicks were tragically killed in their home, investigators began to suspect the neighbor, who has an odd connection to the house. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we speak to Shannon Moroney, who talks to us about the violent crimes her husband, Jason Staples, committed, and what it was like trying to process them. Thank you to Shannon for taking the time to share her story with us. Check out her book, Through The Glass - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Through-the-Glass/Shannon-Moroney/9781501109133.Thank you to Professor Noah Weisbord for talking to us about the Canadian justice system. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a tragic hit-and-run accident took the lives of two people, the driver went on trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

38-year-old Kandise Sheahen went on trial in May 2025, after investigators accused her of causing her grandmother’s death. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An off-duty deputy goes on trial, following the shooting death of his girlfriend. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. NOTE: I will be taking a small break for the holidays and will be back with a brand new episode on January 5. Happy Holidays!Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Sponsors in this episode:Honeylove - Treat yourself or someone you love to Honeylove this holiday season and right now you can save20% at honeylove.com/Court. Laurels (Iced Lattes) -  Give it a try the next time you are at Whole Foods OR you can get them online too - at drinklaurels.com.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/COURT today.Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In June 2007, 18-year-old college student Anita Knutson was found stabbed to death in her apartment. With numerous suspects, prosecutors finally focused on one and brought their case to trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this bonus episode, we cover his former mother-in-law’s sentencing hearing.  Sponsors in this episode:Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Boll & Branch -  Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT.Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/Court.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we continue to cover the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Sponsors in this episode:Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the long-awaited case against Dan’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson.Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In February 2023, 15-year-old Collin Griffith killed his father in what he said was self-defense. 18 months later, he killed his mother too. Would the jury believe his second self-defense claim?Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.