
This week on Court Report, we’re catching up on a packed week of major developments in cases we’ve been following.A familiar name is back in court as the fight over a high-profile retrial heats up, while Luigi Mangione makes a major decision in his federal case. We also have an update in the Jared Bridegan murder case as another defendant heads to trial—and new developments in a case we’ve been following close to home.Plus, nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, a jury is finally hearing the case against Keffe D—and some of the testimony is already getting wild.We’ll also talk about a convicted teenager whose trial judge has now been removed from his case, surprising evidence the original jury never heard, and several quick Juror Notes involving appeals, sentencing, upcoming trials, and one jury that may actually have to come back to court and explain its verdict.A lot happened this week. Let’s get into it.
Aug 20
38 min

This week on 13th Juror, we’re continuing our coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial as the prosecution rests its case and the defense finally takes over.We break down the digital evidence prosecutors used to reconstruct Lindsay’s final hours before the children were killed—and then hear from the people who knew Lindsay best, who describe the mother and nurse she was before watching her mental health deteriorate in the months leading up to January 24.Then, we finally get to the heart of the defense case: the experts. What does psychosis actually look like? Can someone experiencing psychosis still drive, make phone calls, Google directions, and appear completely normal? And what do the experts believe was happening inside Lindsay’s mind when she killed her children?We’ll also break down some of the week’s most contentious cross-examinations—including a surprising exchange with Patrick’s mother, Sue Clancy, and the prosecution’s attempts to challenge the defense experts and Lindsay’s claims of hearing a voice.With the defense nearing the end of its case and rebuttal testimony still to come, the central question of this trial is finally taking shape: Was Lindsay Clancy criminally responsible for what she did?As always, I'll lay out the evidence so you can be the 13th Juror and decide for yourself.🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review.📱 Follow Brandi Churchwell and 13th Juror Podcast on social media for case updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming episode announcements.
Aug 19
58 min

This week on Court Report, we have a supersized episode packed with major courtroom developments, surprising plea deals, new murder charges, and several trials that are about to get underway.In this episode:• Courtney Clenney: A case that appeared headed for a highly publicized murder trial comes to a sudden end with a plea deal—and the sentence is already generating plenty of conversation.• Luigi Mangione: With his state murder trial just weeks away, a surprise development in his separate federal case could potentially change everything.• New Charges: A Massachusetts teenager is accused of murdering his mother and younger brother—and prosecutors are pointing to disturbing internet activity from before the killings.• Alex Murdaugh: His murder retrial is still months away, but his attorneys are now making a much bigger argument: that the case shouldn't go back to trial at all.• A Bizarre Legal Twist: A plastic surgeon facing a death-penalty murder trial has made a major decision about who will represent him in court.• Trials to Watch: The first trial in the alleged murder-for-hire plot that killed Jared Bridegan begins next week—and prosecutors have revealed a new detail about what they believe happened at the scene. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy trial is heating up as testimony turns increasingly toward her mental health and treatment.• Juror Notes: Quick updates on Tyler Robinson, Tiffany Haddish, Joseph and Kendra Duggar, and the long-awaited Tupac Shakur murder trial.It is a very busy week in court, so grab your juror notes and let's get into it. As always, I'll lay out the evidence so you can be the 13th Juror and decide for yourself.🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review.📱 Follow Brandi Churchwell and 13th Juror Podcast on social media for case updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming episode announcements.
Aug 13
59 min

This week on 13th Juror, we’re continuing our coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial, breaking down days 8 through 12 as the focus shifts heavily toward Lindsay’s mental health treatment.We piece together the complicated timeline of psychiatrists, therapists, emergency visits, inpatient treatment, telehealth appointments, and numerous medication changes—and ask one of the biggest questions emerging from the testimony: Why wasn’t Lindsay getting better?We’ll look at what Lindsay was reporting to her providers, concerns about side effects, gaps in continuity of care, and testimony suggesting that at least one provider questioned whether her original diagnosis was correct.Finally, the week ends with incredibly difficult forensic testimony about the deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan—and an emotional moment that became so overwhelming that the judge temporarily cleared the courtroom.As the prosecution moves closer to resting its case, the battle over what was happening inside Lindsay Clancy’s mind—and whether anyone recognized it in time—is just beginning.
Aug 13
49 min

This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines and true crime stories making news across the country.In this episode: • Idaho In-N-Out Shooting: A Saturday afternoon turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire inside a crowded In-N-Out restaurant. What investigators know so far—and how two ordinary people may have prevented an even greater tragedy. • Sidney Starr: The Love & Hip Hop: New York personality is facing serious felony charges involving a child. Newly released court documents reveal what investigators say happened inside a Georgia hotel room. • Valeria Márquez: More than a year after the beauty influencer was gunned down during a TikTok livestream, authorities make a major arrest with alleged ties to one of Mexico's most powerful cartels. • Keffe D: Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's murder, the only man ever charged is finally headed to trial. We'll explain how his own words may become the prosecution's most powerful evidence.• Sarah Grace Patrick: A trial we've been watching takes another unexpected turn as new questions over the investigation force yet another delay.• Gerhardt Konig: The Hawaii doctor convicted of attacking his wife says the jury got it wrong. Now his attorneys are pointing to post-verdict juror comments—and allegations of outside influence—in an effort to win a new trial.• Courtney Clenney: A surprise plea agreement, a confidential civil settlement, and what could be the final chapter in one of the country's most closely watched homicide cases.• Lindsay Clancy: Plus, a quick reminder that our in-depth, week-by-week coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial continues right here on the 13th Juror Podcast, where we're breaking down every witness, every legal issue, and every major development as the trial unfolds.As always, we'll separate fact from speculation, explain the legal issues in plain English, and get you caught up on everything happening in the world of true crime.
Aug 7
26 min

Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Toxicology Report, Journal Entries & The Nanny Testifies | Days 3–7 This week, the prosecution continues building its case against Lindsay Clancy as jurors hear testimony from first responders, medical professionals, crime scene investigators, and forensic experts. Prosecutors reveal the results of Lindsay's toxicology report, introduce excerpts from her personal journals, and call the family's former nanny to the stand. Plus, why the battle over Lindsay's mental state is only just beginning.If you're following this trial, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Aug 6
47 min

This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines and true crime stories making news across the country.In this episode:• Apalachee High School: The sentencing of Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, marks the conclusion of one of the most heartbreaking school shooting cases in recent history.• Lindsay Clancy: Opening statements begin in one of the most anticipated—and controversial—murder trials of the year. Plus, why I'll be covering this case week by week on 13th Juror.• Bryan Kohberger: Just one year after pleading guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students, Kohberger now says he's innocent and wants to take it all back. What exactly is he asking the court to do?• Nolan Wells: As online speculation reaches a fever pitch, we separate verified evidence from internet rumors and discuss why the search for answers is becoming increasingly complicated.• Sara Duffey: A viral TikTok, allegations against her estranged husband, and a tragedy that has captured national attention.• D4vd: Prosecutors reveal new evidence during the singer's preliminary hearing as they begin laying out their case in court.As always, we'll separate fact from speculation, explain the legal issues in plain English, and get you caught up on everything happening in the world of true crime.
Jul 30
54 min

On January 24, 2023, Patrick Clancy came home expecting to find his wife and three young children getting ready for dinner. Instead, he walked into a nightmare that would make headlines around the world and ignite one of the most controversial criminal cases in recent memory.The facts of what happened that evening are not in dispute. The question is why it happened.In Part One of my coverage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy, we break down the opening statements that introduced two completely different explanations for this tragedy. The prosecution argues Lindsay carefully planned the murders of her three children and knew exactly what she was doing. The defense says this case is about postpartum psychosis, an undiagnosed bipolar disorder, and a desperate mother whose months-long mental health crisis spiraled beyond anyone's understanding.We'll also walk through the emotional testimony of Patrick Clancy, who took the stand and described the family they built together, Lindsay's escalating mental health struggles, and the unimaginable moments when he returned home that evening.As always, I'll lay out the evidence, explain the legal arguments from both sides, and let you be the 13th Juror.🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review. 📱 Follow Brandi Churchwell and 13th Juror Podcast on social media for weekly trial updates, behind-the-scenes content, and breaking developments as this case unfolds.
Jul 30
41 min

This week on Court Report, we're breaking down some of the biggest courtroom developments from across the country.In this episode:• Kianna Davis: A former teacher's murder trial comes to a dramatic halt after jurors can't reach a verdict.• Apalachee High School Shooting: Colt Gray pleads guilty as heartbreaking victim impact statements unfold in court.• New Charges: Updates in the Andrew and Tristan Tate case as prosecutors unveil a sweeping new indictment.• D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Prosecutors reveal disturbing new evidence in the murder case against the rising music star, including text messages, digital evidence, and testimony that left Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family unable to remain in the courtroom.• Lindsay Clancy: One of the year's most anticipated murder trials is officially underway.• Scott Peterson: A new documentary is reigniting debate over one of America's most infamous murder cases—but has anything actually changed in court?Join me as we break down the facts, explain the legal issues, and separate what's happening in the courtroom from what's making headlines.
Jul 25
34 min

This week on Court Report, we're breaking down the biggest courtroom headlines, verdicts, and legal developments from across the country.In this episode:• Isaac Apodaca: A jury reaches a verdict in the disturbing sword murder case.• Florida Rep. Fabian Basabe: A Florida lawmaker accused of sexual harassment and defamation represented himself in court.• Jason Coulthart: A shocking homicide case out of the Florida Panhandle continues to grow as more people are arrested for allegedly helping the murder suspect evade capture.• Kianna Davis: Jurors are now deliberating in the heartbreaking trial of a former teacher accused of murdering her two-year-old son.• Nolan Wells: Newly released audio and GPS data provide new insight into the day the Mississippi teen disappeared.• Mandy Matney: The Murdaugh reporter and podcaster has been held in civil contempt and ordered to pay more than $176,000 after a judge ruled she willfully violated a court order.• Letecia Stauch: Prosecutors ask the Colorado Supreme Court to review the decision overturning Letecia Stauch's murder convictions in the death of her stepson, Gannon.• Lindsay Clancy: Jury selection begins in one of the most anticipated trials of the year, where the central question won't be what happened—but whether Lindsay Clancy was legally responsible for it.Whether you're following these cases closely or just trying to stay up to date, this episode covers the latest verdicts, appeals, investigations, and courtroom developments you need to know.Thank you for listening to 13th Juror Podcast. If you're enjoying Court Report, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode, and leave a rating or review to help more jurors discover the podcast.Follow along on social media throughout the week for breaking case updates, and I'll see you next time for another Court Report.
Jul 17
42 min
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