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When 78-year-old Voncile Smith and her two adult sons were murdered in their home, police immediately found their suspect. But did they really find the killer, or is the killer still out there? Sponsors in this episode: - Madison Reed - Court Junkies can get 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING on their first Color Kit by visiting Madison-Reed.com and using code COURT. - Native - Go to nativedeodorant.com and use promo code junkie during checkout for 20% off your first purchase. - Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months by going to Ritual.com/COURT. - Podcasts - Subscribe to “I Survived” and “Cool Mules” 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. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c

It was Saturday, October 8, 2016. Calls of a wrong way driver on the Interstate were bombarding the 911 dispatch in the area of Williston, Vermont. Before the night would end, there would be two car crashes and 5 teenagers who lost their lives. At trial, the driver’s defense was that he was legally insane at the time, but Prosecutors say he did it out of anger, after recent occurrences in his life. Sponsors in this episode: - Everyplate - Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code courtjunkie3. - Feals - Become a member today by going to Feals.com/junkie and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. - Madison Reed - Court Junkies can now get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit. Go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT. - SimpliSafe - Get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial at SimpliSafe.com/COURT. - Causebox - Go to www.causebox.com/COURTJUNKIE and use the code COURTJUNKIE to get your first box for 30% off.

In Part 3, we take a look at the defense, verdict, and sentencing in the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Bombas.- Buy your Bombas at Bombas.com/COURT today, and get 20% off your first purchase. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right life insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - ButcherBox - Right now, new members get ground beef for life plus $20 off their first box. Go to ButcherBox.com/COURT OR enter promo code COURT at checkout. - Jenny Craig - For a limited time, lose 16 pounds for $16 plus the cost of food. Plus, you get $100 in free food and a free weight loss DN

NOTE: The testimony in this episode contains explicit details. Listener discretion is advised. In Part 2, we go behind the scenes of the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. Sponsors in this episode: - Care/of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/junkie50 and enter code JUNKIE50. - Rothys - Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. - The Real Real - Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and receive $25 off your first purchase, as well as 20% off select items when you use the promo code REAL. Go to RealReal.com, and use promo code REAL for 20% off select items. - Jenny Craig - For a limited time, Court Junkies can lose 16 pounds for $16 plus the cost of food. Plus you get $100 in free food and a weight loss DNA kit with purchase when you go to JennyCraig.com/COURT. Terms and conditions apply; see website for details. - NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour an

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. Sponsors in this episode: - Jenny Craig - Lose 16 pounds for $16 plus the cost of food. Get $100 in free food and a weight loss DNA kit with purchase when you go to JennyCraig.com/COURT. - Feals - Become a member by going to Feals.com/junkie and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right life insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months. Visit ritual.com/COURT to start your ritual today. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive

What happened to 33-year-old Taylor Wright? In September 2017, Taylor’s body was found on a friend’s family farm. But without any solid direct evidence linking that friend to the crime, would justice ever be served for Taylor? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - LOLA - Get 30% off your first month’s subscription. Just visit MyLola.com and enter COURT30 when you subscribe. - Rothys - Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. - The RealReal - Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Go to TheRealReal.com. - Jenny Craig - Get 8 days of free food + a FREE DNA kit when you go to JennyCraig.com/COURT. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. H

In November 2015, a robbery took place inside a Sunoco gas station in Parma, Ohio, that would leave one person dead, and another shot multiple times. The robber was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, but would argue in court that what happened wasn’t murder. Sponsors in this episode: - Lightstream - If you apply now, you can get a special interest rate discount and save even more. Go to Lightstream.com/COURT. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right life insurance a breeze. In minutes you can compare quotes from the top insurers to find your best price. Visit policygenius.com. - The RealReal - Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Go to TheRealReal.com. - ThirdLove - Go to ThirdLove.com/COURT now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. - NetSuite - Schedule your free demo and receive their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits” at NetSuite.com/COURT. Please consider supporting Court Junkie wit

In August 2015, gunshots rang out in a quiet Florida neighborhood. Two deceased bodies were found and one suspect was taken into custody. As investigators interviewed the suspect and looked into what had happened that day, they realized that this wasn’t an ordinary case. Sponsors in this episode: - Bombas - Go to BOMBAS.com/COURT and get 20% off your first purchase. - Joybird - Go to joybird.com/COURT you can receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code COURT. - Simplisafe - Visit SimpliSafe.com/COURT, and get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. - The RealReal - Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Go to TheRealReal.com. - Feals - Become a member today by going to Feals.com/Junkie and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. This episode was researched and written by Kathleen McWilliams. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free ep

In October 2019, I received an email from Rebecca Moore, who had quite a story to tell about a tragedy that occurred within her family. In this episode, we go into detail about what happened and how she and her family coped with the deaths of loved ones, and the conviction of another. Sponsors in this episode: - Madison Reed - Get ammonia-free multi-tonal hair color delivered right to your door for less than $25. Court Junkies can get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit by visiting Madison-Reed.com and using code COURT JUNKIE. - NetSuite - Schedule your free demo and receive their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits” at NetSuite.com/COURT. - Policygenius - Find the best price on life insurance and apply at Policygenius.com. - The Real Real - The RealReal is the leading reseller for authenticated luxury consignment. Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Visit TheRealReal.com. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little a

In November 2018, 43-year-old Todd Mullis called 911, telling the dispatcher that his wife, 39-year-old Amy Mullis, had fallen on a corn rake at their family farm. But when the injuries didn’t match that scenario, investigators quickly realized that Amy had been murdered. But was Todd really the killer? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Network. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Madison Reed - Get ammonia–free, multi-tonal hair color delivered to your door for less than $25. Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit. Go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURTJUNKIE. - Rothys - Go to Rothys.com/COURT to get your new favorite flats. - Third Love - Go to ThirdLove.com/COURT now to find your perfect-fitting bra, and get 15% off your first purchase. - The RealReal - Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus s

When 38-year-old Samira Frasch was found deceased in her swimming pool on February 22, 2014, investigators in Tallahassee, Florida, immediately looked to her estranged husband. Was her death an accident, or was it murder? This episode was researched and written by Jordan Hensley. Sponsors in this episode: - Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code Junkie50. - Lightstream - Apply now at Lightstream.com/COURT to get a special interest rate discount. - NetSuite - Schedule your free demo and receive their FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits” at NetSuite.com/COURT. - Policygenius - Find your best price and apply at Policygenius.com. - The Real Real - Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Go to The RealReal.com. 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 month

When 18-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson went to the doctor for a routine checkup, she learned that she was pregnant and was due to give birth in a matter of weeks. Just nine days later, she gave birth to a baby she says was not alive, and then concealed the body. Prosecutors claim she killed the baby in order to hide the pregnancy from her friends and family. In Part 2, you’ll hear what happened at Skylar’s trial. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Trial Network, Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Joybird creates furniture that matches your own fearless style. Go to joybird.com/COURT and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code COURT. - Madison Reed - Court Junkies can get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit. Go to Madison-Reed.com and use code: COURTJUNKIE. - SimpliSafe - With SimpliSafe, you get comprehensive protection for your home. Visit SimpliSafe.com/COUR

When 18-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson went to the doctor for a routine checkup, she learned that she was pregnant and was due to give birth in a matter of weeks. Just nine days later, she gave birth to a baby she says was not alive, and then concealed the body. Prosecutors claim she killed the baby in order to hide the pregnancy from her friends and family. In Part 1, you’ll hear what happened, including from Skylar herself, in her interviews with police. You’ll also hear how investigators then built their case against her. Sponsors in this episode: -Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile puzzle game on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download it now for FREE. - NetSuite is the world’s NUMBER ONE cloud business system. Schedule your free demo and receive their FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits” at NetSuite.com/COURT. - Policygenius is the easy way to shop for life insurance online. Go to policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. - Rothys makes stylish shoes for

In March 2017, 39-year-old Leon Jacob, a doctor from Houston, Texas, told an undercover officer that he wanted his ex-girlfriend “taken care of.” Leon’s new girlfriend, a prominent veterinarian, also had a problem she wanted “taken care of”- her ex-husband. Would the couple get away with trying to have their exes killed, or would they be convicted of solicitation of murder? Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius is the easy way to shop for life insurance online. Go to policygenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. - Don’t miss the Adam Corolla Show, weekdays on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 2010, 34-year-old Nikki Whitehead was found murdered in her home in Conyers, Georgia. Her 16-year-old twin daughters told police they had found their mother deceased in her bathtub when they returned home from school. The months-long investigation revealed numerous suspects and uncovered details of a home life that wasn’t what it seemed. This episode was researched and written by Kathleen McWilliams. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile puzzle game on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download it now for FREE. - Smithsonian Channel Plus - A new streaming service that presents history, mystery, science and pop culture in a whole new light. Visit GetSCplus.com/CourtJunkie to get 50% off your first three months. - Spike’s Car Radio - Subscribe to Spike’s Car Radio and get new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. - Stamps.com - Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Just go to Stamps.c

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Investigators immediately suspected that the family of Dan’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, was behind the murder, but would they be able to prove it? After two years of investigation, three arrests were made in the case - Luis Rivera, Sigfredo Garcia, and Katherine Magbanua. The Prosecution’s theory is that the Adelson family hired Katherine, who was dating Wendi’s brother Charlie, to orchestrate the murder. Katherine then enlisted the help of the father of her children, Sigfredo, and his friend Luis. In September 2019, Sigfredo and Katherine went to trial for the murder, with Luis Rivera was the star witness against them. Would prosecutors be able to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, or would the defenses of Sigfredo and Katherine prove that they were being railroaded? Sponsors in this episode: - Stamps.com - Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digi

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Investigators immediately suspected that the family of Dan’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, was behind the murder, but would they be able to prove it? After two years of investigation, three arrests were made in the case - Luis Rivera, Sigfredo Garcia, and Katherine Magbanua. The Prosecution’s theory is that the Adelson family hired Katherine, who was dating Wendi’s brother Charlie, to orchestrate the murder. Katherine then enlisted the help of the father of her children, Sigfredo, and his friend Luis. In September 2019, Sigfredo and Katherine went to trial for the murder, with Luis Rivera was the star witness against them. Would prosecutors be able to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, or would the defenses of Sigfredo and Katherine prove that they were being railroaded? Sponsors in this episode: - Care/of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter JUNKIE50.

In August 2018, police officers in Blount County, Tennessee, responded to a call from 24-year-old Sean Foley. Sean told the dispatchers that he had shot and killed a man, but said he did it because the man had been molesting his girlfriend. Sean was arrested and charged with murder, but would the details that would come out in court make the jury sympathetic to what Sean did? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile puzzle game on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download it now for FREE. - Smithsonian Channel Plus - A new streaming service that presents history, mystery, science and pop culture in a whole new light. Visit GetSCplus.com/CourtJunkie to get 50% off your first three months. - Stamps.com - Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the

In May 2008, there was a strange scene along the Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina - a 20-year-old college student was found dead beside her car. Two local fishermen were arrested, and one of them was convicted of murder. Years later, that conviction was overturned due to, in part, ineffective assistance of counsel. Today’s episode looks at the evidence presented at trial, the overturned conviction, and what will happen next in this case. Special thanks to Mark’s attorney, Chris Mumma, from the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, for talking to us about her work on Mark’s case. This episode was researched and written by Jordan Hensley, with the interview by Jillian Jalali. Sponsors in this episode: - AUTOPSY - The hit Reelz Channel show “Autopsy” is coming to PodcastOne with all new episodes. Download new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. - The Real Real - Shop from designers like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Rolex, Cartier and hundreds more, at up to 90% off retail.

In November 2008, 22-year-old Lateisha Green was shot and killed outside of a house party in Syracuse, New York. The suspect was tried for murder in what was New York’s first hate crime prosecution involving the death of a transgender person. Would justice be served for Lateisha? Sponsors in this episode: - Autopsy - The hit Reelz Channel show “Autopsy” is coming to PodcastOne with all new episodes. Download new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. - Forevernote makes it easy for families to preserve their most precious memories, traditions, and stories. Visit Forevernote.com and enter promo code COURT for a special offer ($25 OFF) and to get started today. 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. This episode was co-written by Charlie Worroll. See