Ep 55: Husband vs. Wife - What Really Happened to Laura Ackerson?

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocence Clinic. 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: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT. Jon 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Feb 59min

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocence Clinic. 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: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/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.  Jon 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Jan 54min

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and Ray McCann for talking to us about this 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: Acorns Early - Go to acornsearly.com/courtjunkie or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! Hungryroot - For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/courtjunkie and use code courtjunkie. 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.  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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Jan 1h 19min

33-year-old Collin Turner was gunned down in his home after a fight with his wife. At trial, Bree Kuhn’s attorneys would have to explain to a jury why she killed him.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  SKIMS - Shop SKIMS bras at SKIMS.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.  Jon 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Jan 1h

After a social gathering turned deadly, the suspect decided to represent himself in court. Would he be successful in trying to prove his innocence? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Holiday Shop at SKIMS.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Dec 20241h 37min

After Jeff German, a well-respected journalist with The Las Vegas Review Journal is murdered, an investigation leads police to a local politician.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Holiday Shop at SKIMS.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.  Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. Gabrielle Russon researched and wrote this episode.  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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Nov 20241h 11min

In February 2020, Sarah Boone called 911 to report that her boyfriend was dead inside their apartment. After telling a bizarre story of a fatal game of hide-and-seek, she was arrested and charged with his murder.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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.  SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Bras at SKIMS.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.  Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co provides post-production for the show. Gabrielle Russon researched and wrote this episode.  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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Nov 20241h 22min

After Jennifer Farber Dulos went missing in May 2019, investigators immediately zeroed in on her estranged husband and his new girlfriend. In Part 2, the State rests their case, and the Defense presents theirs. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Bras at SKIMS.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.  OneSkin - Get 15% off with the code Court at oneskin.co Post-Production is by Jon Keur, 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 Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Okt 20241h 15min