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

On April 14, 2015, two groups of men got into a physical confrontation at the St. Croix River at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. By the time first responders arrived, one man was dead.    In today's episode, I speak with Eric Nelson, from the Halberg Criminal Defense Firm, about the trial that followed, in which he represented the defendant. Would the jury convict his client, or would they believe the claims of self-defense?   Sponsors in this episode: True and Co - Try the original True Body bra from True&Co. today with Free and Easy Returns. Save 15% now when you go to Trueandco.com/junkie and enter the code junkie. Pet Releaf - Pet Releaf makes all-natural, USDA Certified Organic CBD products for pets, using full spectrum CBD hemp oil that is grown and extracted in Colorado. With a wide variety of products, they have something to assist a range of ailments such as hip and joint pain, inflammation, situational anxiety and more. Go to petreleaf.com and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. 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.

22 Juli 20191h 2min

On the night of December 7, 2012, residents in rural Alvin, Texas heard the metal-on-metal sound of a car wreck. Then, about 5 minutes later, they heard a single gunshot.    When officers arrived on the scene, they would find the remnants of a car accident, as well as a murder. Were the two related?   This episode was researched and written by Charlie Worroll.    Monthly Court Junkie Bonus Episodes are now available on Patreon! Just go to CourtJunkie.com/Support and choose the $6 or $10/month tier.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Juli 201920min

In August 2014, investigators in Blackstone, Massachusetts, responded to a home on a quiet residential street. Inside the home, they found two children who had been neglected and a house that was in squalor.  Days later, they would return with a search warrant, and what they would find was horrifying.  Sponsors in this episode: -  PROcure, maker of RosaCare cream. Try RosaCare today, and get a $3 discount on Amazon. Go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE and use the code 3JUNKIE. - Pet Releaf - Head to petreleaf.com and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Juli 201957min

On August 17, 2002, Justin Barber told police that he and his wife, April Barber, had been walking hand-in-hand along the beach when a man approached them with a gun. He was shot four times and survived, but April died from a single gunshot wound to the head.    After a nearly two year investigation, Justin was arrested and charged with April's murder. Could prosecutors prove that he had murdered April and then shot himself to cover it up?   Sponsors in this episode: Pet Releaf - Pet Releaf makes all-natural, USDA Certified Organic CBD products for pets, using full spectrum CBD hemp oil that is grown and extracted in Colorado. With a wide variety of products, they have something to assist a range of ailments such as hip and joint pain, inflammation, situational anxiety and more. Go to petreleaf.com and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. PROcure - Try PROcure's Hydrocortisone and RosaCare today, and get a special $3 discount on Amazon. Just go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Noom - Noom is a habit changing solution that helps users develop a new relationship with food through personalized courses. Sign up for your trial today at NOOM.com/junkie. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Juni 20191h 9min

In the early morning hours of July 29, 2016, a 16-year-old boy called 911, telling the dispatcher that he heard gunshots coming from his parents' bedroom.    When police arrived, they found Antonio Armstrong Sr and his wife, Dawn Armstrong, deceased in their bed. Was it an intruder, or did the killer come from the inside?   Sponsors in this episode: PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is enhanced with organic calendula to provide fast itch relief that won't irritate further.  It doesn't contain parabens, alcohols, or fragrances. Go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE and get a $3 discount on Amazon using the code 3JUNKIE. Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered Audiobook - written and read by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the hit podcast My Favorite Murder! Karen and Georgia delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and more to discuss meaningful issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness. Buy the audiobook edition of Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered wherever audiobooks are sold. Warby Parker - Head on over to warbyparker.com/COURT to order your free Home Try-On's today. Noom - Noom is a habit changing solution that helps users develop a new relationship with food through personalized courses. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/junkie. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. 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 Juni 20191h 19min

After the tragic death of 10-year-old Emani Moss in October 2013, Emani's stepmother stands trial for her murder.    Sponsors in this episode: Molekule - the air you were meant to breathe is finally here. Molekule has already helped allergy & asthma sufferers around the country better cope with their conditions and significantly reduce their symptoms.  For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code JUNKIE at checkout.  Beauty By Design gives you a completely personalized skincare routine, and connects you with a live esthetician that you can text for FREE, for life. Go to BeautyByDesign.com/Junkie and use the promo code JUNKIE to get 20% off! (First time customers) Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. 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.

28 Maj 20191h 2min

In the 2015 murder trial of Joanna Madonna, one thing was for certain - Joanna killed her husband. But was it self-defense as she claimed, or was it calculated murder?   NOTE: To listen to the Twisted Podcast's interview with Joanna that I mentioned towards the episode, go here - http://twistedpodcast.libsyn.com/interview-with-joanna-madonna.    Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure's Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is fast-acting, healing itchy, irritated skin with maximum strength 1% cortisone. It's enhanced with organic calendula extracts, a natural botanical that has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Book of the Month - Visit bookofthemonth.com for the best new thrillers and get your first book for just $5 with code JUNKIE.  Care/of - Care/of is a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins, protein powders, and more, personalized just for you and delivered straight to your door. For 30% off your first order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code JUNKIE30.  Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription and reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/junkie20, or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. 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 Maj 20191h 27min

In July 2015, a prominent chiropractor becomes fatally ill, and months after her death, it's determined that she was poisoned. Those closest to her quickly become suspects, but will justice be served in this case? Sponsors in this episode: Not Guilty Podcast - Each week, the Parcast original "Not Guilty" examines controversial criminal cases and tries to determine why solid evidence doesn't always lead to a conviction. Search for and subscribe to NOT GUILTY wherever you listen to podcasts or go to Parcast.com/NOTGUILTY to listen now.  PROcure - PROcure's Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is fast-acting, healing itchy, irritated skin with maximum strength 1% cortisone. It's enhanced with organic calendula extracts, a natural botanical that has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. 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.

29 Apr 20191h 28min