Court Junkie – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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/id1634071998

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• Boll & Branch -  Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT.
• Mint Mobile -  Get a 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/COURT.
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• Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. 

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After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up.

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

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• Hero Bread - Go to hero.co and use code COURT at checkout for 10% off your order. 
• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/COURT10FM now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
• Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show.

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In the 1990’s, R. Kelly was a hugely popular R&B singer. In 2021, he was convicted of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child and kidnapping. In this episode, we cover his latest charges and trials. 

A special thank you to Jon Seidel for helping us with this case. Follow him on Twitter @SeidelContent. 

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

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BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/court and get on your way to being your best self.

Clare - Go to Clare.com/COURT for 10% off your order.

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Killer Psyche Daily - Listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, KILLER PSYCHE DAILY, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today.

Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Nicole Gusmerotti and written by Matt Stroud.

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In March 2017, Alisa Summers was kidnapped by her ex-husband, Trevor Summers, in a harrowing days-long ordeal that terrified the community near Tampa, Florida. Years later, she would bravely take him on inside a courtroom. 

NOTE: This episode contains testimony about domestic and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

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Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime staff.

Please consider supporting 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.

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Follow and Subscribe to CIVIL: 

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

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On December 23, 2015, Rick Dabate called 911 and told them an intruder had broken into the home he shared with his wife, Connie. When first responders arrived, they found Connie deceased. Prosecutors later told a jury that there was never an intruder and that Rick was a murderer. Would the jury agree?

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

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Clare - Go to Clare.com/COURT for 10% off your order.

Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

Against The Odds: Wildfire in Paradise - Listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or listen one week early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.

Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Please consider supporting 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.

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Was Kevin Eastman so jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, that he committed first-degree murder? Or was someone else the real killer?

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

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Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase.

June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play

Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime Staff.

Please consider supporting 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

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Was Kevin Eastman so jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, that he committed first-degree murder? Or was someone else the real killer?

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime Staff.

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

Sponsors in this episode:

Clare - Go to clare.com/COURT for 10% off your order.

Shopify - Sign up for a FREE trial at Shopify.com/courtjunkie.

Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase.

Please consider supporting 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie

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In January 2019, Danielle Redlick called 911 to report that her husband, Michael Redlick, was dead. An investigation revealed a tumultuous relationship between the two, but what did it really mean?

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

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Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

Notion - Get started at notion.com to take the first step toward organized, productive work and life today.

June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

Please consider supporting 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.

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