Ep 259: The “Hell on Wheels” Trial

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 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.

10 Helmi 20201h 23min

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 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.

3 Helmi 202048min

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 site credit. Go to TheRealReal.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 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.

27 Tammi 20201h 28min

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 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.

20 Tammi 202054min

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/COURT for FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial. - The RealReal is the leading reseller for authenticated luxury consignment. Consign with The RealReal today and earn up to 85% commission plus site credit. Go to TheRealReal.com. - Subscribe to EXPEDITIOUSLY with Tip ‘TI’ Harris on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, and many other podcast apps, so you can get new episodes every week. 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.

13 Tammi 20201h 24min

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 women and girls out of recycled plastic water bottles. They’re machine washable and extremely comfortable. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.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.

6 Tammi 20201h 5min

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.

9 Joulu 20191h 28min

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.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in 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. NOTE: Court Junkie will be on a break for the holidays. The last episode of the season will be on December 9, 2019. The returning episode will be on January 6, 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Joulu 201952min