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13th Juror Podcast
Report for jury duty each week with Brandi Churchwell. As the host of 13th Juror, Brandi breaks down the biggest true crime cases making headlines. Through in-depth case deep dives and our weekly Court Report, you'll get the facts, the evidence, and the courtroom updates that matter—so you can follow every case from investigation to verdict.
Episodes
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The Defense of Richard Allen
Was Richard Allen really the man on the bridge, or did investigators lock onto a suspect while overlooking evidence that pointed elsewhere? In this episode…
13th Juror PodcastThe Prosecution of Richard Allen
A cellphone video, a single unspent bullet, and a man who admits he was there. The prosecution says these pieces finally reveal the truth behind one of…
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INTRODUCING: 13th Juror
Did the jury get it right? That’s the key question Brandi Churchwell is breaking down as she dives into some of the most controversial trials each week on 13th…
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Beyond The Jury Box: Travis Rudolph
Trials don’t always tell the whole story. In this bonus episode, we step outside the jury box with Travis Rudolph’s defense team to uncover hidden evidence…
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The Defense of Travis Rudolph
A football star fighting for redemption suddenly finds himself fighting for his life. The defense claims this wasn’t vengeance—it was survival. Hear their…
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The Prosecution of Travis Rudolph
One night, four unarmed men walked away from a fight—until Travis Rudolph opened fire. The prosecution’s case rests on one question: where does self-defense…
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The Defense of Leo Schofield
The defense tears into the state’s case against Leo Schofield, exposing timeline gaps, shaky eyewitness testimony, and a glaring forensic twist: fingerprints…
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The Prosecution of Leo Schofield
A neighbor’s sleepless night, a steam cleaner, and a father who says God led him to the body... Prosecutors say Leo Schofield’s rage boiled over, and they have…
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Beyond the Jury Box: The Winston-Salem 5
Decades after five Winston-Salem 5 were convicted of murdering Nathaniel Jones, new DNA testing, expert testimony, and a key witness’s recantation blow the…
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The Defense of The Winston-Salem 5
Five teens, six “confessions,” and a murder that shook Winston-Salem—what happens when the loudest evidence is fear? In this defense-side deep dive, we unpack…
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The Prosecution of The Winston-Salem 5
The brutal murder of Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, shocked the town of Winston-Salem. Prosecutors say five teens set out for “easy money,” leaving…
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The Defense of Lizzie Borden
As the defense takes center stage, the Lizzie Borden trial twists into a battle of logic versus legend. Every piece of evidence is reexamined, every assumption…
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The Prosecution of Lizzie Borden
The evidence seemed damning: a locked house, a vanished note, and a hatchet in the cellar. But could the prosecution really prove Lizzie Borden guilty beyond…
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Beyond the Jury Box: Donna Adelson
The verdict was only half the story. Uncover the evidence jurors never saw—sealed wiretaps, secret hearings, and the family fractures that shattered the…
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The Defense of Donna Adelson
A mother’s meddling or a mastermind’s plot? In part two of Florida v. Donna Adelson, the defense paints her not as a killer but as an overbearing grandmother…
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The Prosecution of Donna Adelson
A Harvard-trained law professor executed in his driveway. A bitter custody battle turned deadly. In part one of Florida v. Donna Adelson, prosecutors argue…
13th Juror Podcast58: Conspiracy in Canton - 058
Week 9—After 36 days, the second trial of Karen Read has come to an end, but what did the jury ultimately decide? It's one of the most polarizing cases in true…
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Week 8—Cranky Hanky returns with a vengeance against Dr. Rentschler, and the defense rests their case! It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime…
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Week 7: The defense begins their case, and fireworks erupt in the courtroom as one attorney demands a mistrial... It's one of the most polarizing cases in true…
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Week 6: The prosecution wraps up their case with Dr. Welcher, and I go down a Welcher rabbit hole... It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime…
13th Juror PodcastS2 Ep55: Conspiracy in Canton - 055
Week 6: The prosecution wraps up their case with Dr Welcher, and I go down a Welcher rabbit hole... It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime…
13th Juror PodcastS2 Ep54: Conspiracy in Canton - 054
Week 5: DNA Bombshell on the hair; Glass comparisons; a brain surgeon, and the most controversial digital analyst we've ever seen. Plus, juror drama, and a…
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S2 Ep53: Conspiracy in Canton - 053
Week 4: The jury is finally hearing technical testimony- including state crime lab analysts, DNA, and the medical examiner. But a last minute expert report…
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S2 Ep52: Conspiracy in Canton - 052
Week 3 (Part 2): The prosecution has said they aren't calling Former Trooper Michael Proctor to the stand, which means questioning about the investigation…
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S2 Ep51: Conspiracy in Canton - 051
Week 3 (Part 1): The jury gets their first peak inside the investigation from Canton PD, and the SERT team search. Witnesses from 34 Fairview are called, but…
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S2 Ep50: Conspiracy in Canton - 050
Week 2 (Part 2): Jen. Jen. Jen. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is just beginning. A 16 year veteran of the…
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S2 Ep49: Conspiracy in Canton - 049
Week 2 (Part 1): The ARCCA Voir Dire that had Hank Brennan YELLING at a witness; An update on the hand painted rock at the jury view; Prosecution expert Ian…
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S2 Ep48: Conspiracy in Canton - 048
Trial Week One: Openings lay out the theories of each side; Mrs O'Keefe takes the stand for the first time; First responders testify, and Kerry Roberts is…
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S2 Ep47: Conspiracy in Canton - 047
The final motions hearing, plus jury updates. It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and the 2nd trial is just beginning. A 16 year…
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S2 Ep46: Conspiracy in Canton - 046
Jury Selection, The Canton Police Audit Results and Questions, Civil Case Update, & Trial Start Date It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime…
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S2 Ep45: Conspiracy in Canton - 045
Jury selection has officially started in Karen Read's second trial, and all the final arguments are heard before opening statements get underway. It's one of…
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S2 Ep44: Conspiracy in Canton - 044
Tensions remain high in the courtroom for the hearing on March 20th, causing Judge Cannone to step in and ask for personal attacks to stop. Karen's interviews…
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S2 Ep43: Conspiracy in Canton - 043
With the trial approaching, a flurry of last minute motions from both sides start to give us an idea of how different this trial will be. Plus, tensions are…
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S2 Ep42: Conspiracy in Canton - 042
The hearing that everyone was talking about- the defense's Motion to Dismiss for Governmental Misconduct. This one gets spicy. The judge is mad, the defense is…
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S2 Ep41: Conspiracy in Canton - 041
Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BRANDI at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and trial is…
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S2 Ep40: Conspiracy in Canton - 040
Back in Court to Address the Judge's "Grave Concerns"; Plus the NEW Motion to Dismiss Based on Government Misconduct & Jury Tamering! BIG Episode.. It's one of…
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S2 Ep39: Conspiracy in Canton - 039
Juror Interview, Karen Read Interview, & The Hearing that Caused Judge Cannone to Start Shaking, Cancel the Rest of the Day, and Mention "Grave Concerns" It's…
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Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history…
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S2 Ep38: Conspiracy in Canton - 038
Download June's Journey: https://bit.ly/13thjuror It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and trial is finally over. A 16 year veteran of…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep33: Stepmom Murder: Letecia Stauch (Finale)
Part 7: The Defense The case against Letecia has been presented, and now it's time for the jury to hear the defense. There are two doctors who testify…
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S2 Ep37: Conspiracy in Canton - 037
It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and it's still not over. A 16 year veteran of the Boston Police Department, left to die in one of…
13th Juror PodcastBonus Episode: David Murdock Fiery Cross Examination & Message to His Victims
Bonus Episode: The prosecutors hold nothing back during cross examination of David Marshall Murdock. Plus, he takes the stand AGAIN, and also addresses Sanda…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep32: "Get Rid of The Devil" Trial: David Murdock (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3: Ripping the Wings off an Angel After Murdock takes the stand to tell his story, he is then opened up to a fiery cross examination. We hear from Lisa's…
13th Juror PodcastBonus Episode: David Murdock Takes the Stand!
Best friends Lisa Bunce and Sanda Andrews were sitting on the front porch of Sanda's Florida home after a night out when 60 year old David Murdock pulled up…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep31: "Get Rid of The Devil" Trial: David Murdock (Part 2 of 3)
Best friends Lisa Bunce and Sanda Andrews were sitting on the front porch of Sanda's Florida home after a night out when 60 year old David Murdock pulled up…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep30: "Get Rid of The Devil" Trial: David Murdock (Part 1 of 3)
Best friends Lisa Bunce and Sanda Andrews were sitting on the front porch of Sanda's Florida home after a night out when 60 year old David Murdock pulled up…
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S2 Ep36: Conspiracy in Canton - 036
It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history, and it's still not over. A 16 year veteran of the Boston Police Department, left to die in one of…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep29: Brice Rhodes Triple Murder Trial (Part 2 of 2)
In May of 2016, a man is gunned down in the street walking home from a concert in the park. Louisville rapper Brice Rhodes shoots the man thinking there is a…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep28: Brice Rhodes Triple Murder Trial (Part 1 of 2)
In May of 2016, a man is gunned down in the street walking home from a concert in the park. Louisville rapper Brice Rhodes shoots the man thinking there is a…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep27: The Black Swan Murder Trial: The Finale (Part 4 of 4)
Retired Navy pilot Doug Benefield lost his wife from heart complications in December of 2015, when their daughter Eva was only 14 years old. Nine months later…
13th Juror PodcastS2 Ep35: Conspiracy in Canton - 035
Motions Hearing- Prosecution Wants Phone Records for Karen's Parents, and All Media Notes and Interviews This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep26: Finding Nemo: The Triple Murder Trial of Nya Thao
Three young men found executed at the gates of a remote quarry in Wisconsin. Police had no suspects and no leads, until a woman walks into the Sheriff's office…
13th Juror PodcastS2 Ep34: Conspiracy in Canton - 034
Motions Filed for the New Trial; Vanity Fair Article Makes Some Waves; SJC & Civil Case Updates It's one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history…
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S2 Ep33: Conspiracy in Canton - 033
Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BRANDI at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…
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S2 Ep32: Conspiracy in Canton - 032
The Revengers- The Background to Understanding the Bederow Letters: Did MSP, the DA, and Three Angry Enemies Conspire Against Aidan Kearney? (part 2 of the…
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S2 Ep31: Conspiracy in Canton - 031
SJC Appeal Updates; More Fallout & People Leaving; Who is Mark Bederow; The Charges Against Aidan Kearney, aka Turtleboy (part 1 of the Bederow Bombs). It's…
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S2 Ep30: Conspiracy in Canton - 030
This show is sponsored by Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time…
13th Juror PodcastS1 Ep25: Buried In His Backyard: Laurie Shaver (Pt 2 of 2)
Laurie Shaver is accused of fatally shooting her husband Michael Shaver in November 2015, burying him in the backyard under a fire pit, and then impersonating…
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S2 Ep29: Conspiracy in Canton - 029
This show is sponsored by Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time…
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S1 Ep23: Black Swan Murder Trial: Ashley Benefield (Pt 3 of 4)
The Black Swan Murder Trial (Part 3) Retired Navy pilot Doug Benefield lost his wife from heart complications in December of 2015, when their daughter Eva was…