Ep 259: The “Hell on Wheels” Trial

It was Black Friday 2012, and 17-year-old Jordan Davis was sitting with friends in a parked car outside a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. They were playing loud music, while waiting for their friend, who had gone inside the store. Within minutes, gunshots rang out and Jordan was shot and killed. At the high-profile trial, Jordan’s killer, 45-year-old Michael Dunn, claimed he feared for his life, after getting into an argument with Jordan over the loud music. But would the evidence support his self-defense claim? Sponsors in this episode: - CAUSEBOX - Go to www.causebox.com/Courtjunkie and use the code COURTJUNKIE to get your first box for 30% off. - 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. - NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour and receive your FREE guide – “Six ways to run a MORE PROFITABLE Business” at NetSuite.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. - Launchpad - Sign up at LaunchpadDM.com to launch and host your new or existing podcast. - They Walk Among Us Podcast - Listen on ACAST or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 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.

6 Huhti 20201h 24min

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.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Maalis 20201h 13min

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. - NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW - and receive your FREE guide – “Six ways to run a MORE PROFITABLE Business” at NetSuite.com/COURT. 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.

23 Maalis 20201h 35min

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 DNA Kit with purchase when you go to JennyCraig.com/Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Maalis 202057min

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 and receive your FREE guide: “Six ways to run a MORE PROFITABLE Business” at NetSuite.com/COURT. 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 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.

9 Maalis 20201h 15min

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 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.

2 Maalis 202056min

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. 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.

24 Helmi 20201h 2min

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 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.

17 Helmi 202056min