Court Junkie

After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up. 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: hero.coQuince.com/CourtHelloFresh.com/COURT10FM Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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 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.

NOTE: This will be a four-part series. There was way too much testimony that I was unable to cut out. Sorry for any inconvenience to those hoping I could do it in three episodes. After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up. 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: LumeDeodorant.comMINTMOBILE.com/COURT Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co provides post-production for the show. 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 CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. 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: fastgrowingtrees.com/courtjunkieQuince.com/Courthero.co Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co provides post-production for the show. 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 CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive coverup. 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: fastgrowingtrees.com/courtjunkie Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co provides post-production for the show. 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 CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing - Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified? Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. Gabrielle Russon researched and wrote this episode. 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 Fast Growing Trees - Go to fastgrowingtrees.com/courtjunkie and get 15% off your first purchase. Lume - New customers get 15% off ALL Lume products - go to LumeDeodorant.com and use code COURT. 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 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 CourtJunkie

The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing - Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified? Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. 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: fastgrowingtrees.com/courtjunkieLumeDeodorant.com 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 CourtJunkie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A$AP Rocky, an American rapper and songwriter, went on trial in February 2025. He was facing two felony gun charges following an incident with a former friend in November 2021. 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 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. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

A tragic death in Cherokee County, Georgia, tears an entire family apart. After one family member goes on trial for murder, the others are left to testify about what they know. 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 Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT. 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. 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. Gabrielle Russon researched and wrote this episode. Follow Gabrielle on Twitter @gabriellerusson. 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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

After a social gathering turned deadly, the suspect decided to represent himself in court. Would he be successful in trying to prove his innocence? NOTE: I will be taking a break for the holidays and will be back with a new episode on January 6. Have a wonderful holiday! Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

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 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. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Post-Production for the show is This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Post-production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.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 CourtJunkie

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 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 CourtJunkie

After Jennifer Farber Dulos went missing in May 2019, investigators immediately zeroed in on her estranged husband and his new girlfriend. In Part 1, prosecutors begin laying out their case in front of a jury. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast 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. AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT. Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Money Crimes - New episodes release every Thursday. Just search for “Money Crimes.” 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 CourtJunkie

After a teenager brutally murders her mother and attempts to kill her stepfather, a jury has to decide whether she’s a cold-blooded killer, or legally insane. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Little Spoon - Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/COURT and enter our code COURT at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting JUNKIE to 64000. AquaTru - Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier by visiting AquaTru.com and entering the code “COURT” at checkout. 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 CourtJunkie

In October 2021, 28-year-old Ana Abulaban and 29-year-old Ray Barron were shot and killed. Their killer was Ana’s husband, a popular social media personality. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast DeleteMe - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting JUNKIE to 64000. 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. IQ Bar - Right now, IQBAR is offering Court Junkies 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, just text COURT to 64000. Thrive Market - Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to ThriveMarket.com/courtjunkie 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 CourtJunkie

After a beloved pastor is found shot to death, a suspect is immediately arrested. Without any known motive, can prosecutors prove they have the right guy? 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 purifier by visiting AquaTru.com and entering the code “COURT” at checkout. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. Hello Bello - Go to hellobello.com/COURT, to get 30% off your first customized bundle, AND a full-size freebie product of your choice. Little Spoon - Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/COURT and enter our code COURT at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. 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 CourtJunkie