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13th Juror Podcast

Brandi Churchwell

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.

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Friday · 49 min
COURT REPORT: 10.23.26
This week on Court Report, we're covering major verdicts, shocking courtroom developments, and several high-profile cases that are far from over. A Wisconsin jury reaches a verdict in the heartbreaking death of seven-year-old Ethan Hauschultz, while jurors in North Carolina deliberate in the long-awaited murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Plus, the woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart is back in court facing new charges, Laura Owens returns for sentencing in the infamous Bachelor pregnancy fraud case, and AJ Armstrong fights for another chance in court after three murder trials. We're also following new developments in the Lindsay Clancy case, an upcoming capital murder trial in Ohio, and the federal murder trial of former police detective Matthew Farwell in the death of Sandra Birchmore. All that and more on this week's Court Report, your weekly roundup of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from around the country. For a deeper look at the Sandra Birchmore case, listen to this week's full episode of 13th Juror Podcast.
Friday · 55 min
To Serve & Betray: United States v Matthew Farwell
To Serve and Betray | The Sandra Birchmore Case: United States v Matthew Farwell When 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore was found dead inside her Massachusetts apartment in February 2021, investigators initially ruled her death a suicide. But Sandra was pregnant, excited about becoming a mother, and making plans for her future. Her family believed there was more to the story. What followed would expose disturbing allegations involving multiple officers from the Stoughton Police Department, including a detective Sandra had known since she was just 12 years old. More than three years after her death, former detective Matthew Farwell was arrested and charged with killing Sandra and causing the death of her unborn child. Now, as his federal trial unfolds, jurors are hearing explosive testimony about secret relationships, thousands of private messages, alleged grooming and sexual abuse, and the evidence prosecutors say proves Sandra was murdered. In this episode of 13th Juror Podcast, we're breaking down Sandra's story, the investigation that initially classified her death as a suicide, and the testimony from the first two weeks of Matthew Farwell's trial. Was Sandra's death a suicide, as the defense maintains? Or did someone go to extraordinary lengths to make a murder look like one? 🎧 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.
October 17 · 49 min
COURT REPORT: 10.17.26
A nearly 15-year-old disappearance takes a major turn, a murder trial ends in chaos, and a jury delivers a verdict in a deadly Florida crash. This week on Court Report, we're covering the arrest in the Michelle Parker disappearance, the juror controversy that derailed David Prevatte's trial, and the verdict in Leigha Mumby's case. Plus, Murdaugh Madness returns with new DNA testing developments and an embarrassing courtroom correction. The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial finally breaks his silence, newly released emergency records raise troubling questions about Christa Pike's failed execution, and a judge throws out the indictment against actor Timothy Busfield. We're also catching up on major sentencing developments, the latest Bryan Kohberger courtroom proceedings, and the ongoing Sandra Birchmore murder trial. All that and more on this week's Court Report — your weekly roundup of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from across the country.
October 8 · 1 hr
COURT REPORT: 10.8.26
This week on Court Report, we're covering some of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from across the country. An undercover sting in Alabama leads to the arrests of several public officials, a deadly shooting rocks a Georgia community, and new developments emerge in the decades-old murder of a young mother. Plus, we're following several high-profile trials, including the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the murder of Faith Hedgepeth, and the disturbing allegations at the center of Tyreek Hill's civil trial. We're also revisiting the fallout from Christa Pike's failed execution, the latest chapter of Murdaugh Madness, and major developments in the Cornell Seven case. And in Juror Notes, emotional moments from Caleb Flynn's sentencing, another unforgettable courtroom appearance by Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, and new legal battles involving Nick Reiner. All that and more on this week's Court Report — your weekly roundup of the cases, courtroom drama, and legal headlines you need to know.
October 8 · 1 hr 1 min
Sunday Best: The Murder of Ashley Flynn
On the final weekend of her life, Ashley Flynn celebrated Valentine’s Day with the people she loved most. By early Monday morning, the 37-year-old mother of two was dead—shot twice in her own bed. Her husband, Caleb, told police he heard the gunshots and believed someone had broken into their home. But as investigators began pulling apart the events of that night, they uncovered a secret life hiding beneath the surface of a seemingly picture-perfect family. What really happened inside the Flynn home that night—and was the man who claimed to have heard the murder actually the one responsible for it? This is Sunday Best: The Murder of Ashley Flynn. 🎧 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.
October 2 · 53 min
COURT REPORT: 10.2.26
This week on Court Report, some of the biggest cases we've been following are taking unexpected turns. A death-row execution goes horribly wrong. The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial finally speaks out. Alex Murdaugh’s defense says a new investigation could raise serious questions about the missing murder weapons. And an appeals court weighs in on something we’ve never really had to consider before: can AI speak for a murder victim at sentencing? Plus, 12 young people are shot at a birthday celebration in Georgia, there’s a new development for Making a Murderer’s Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, and six years after the Frostproof Massacre, a Florida jury finally reaches a verdict. And if you’ve been following the Caleb Flynn trial with me, we have a verdict there too—with a full 13th Juror episode coming next week. ⚖️ Court Report — out now wherever you listen to 13th Juror Podcast.
October 1 · 35 min
Bonus Episode: Inside the Cornell Chi Phi Case
This week, we’re bringing you a bonus episode because this case is simply too big—and there are too many unanswered questions—to fit into Court Report. Seven men who were Cornell students and members of the Chi Phi fraternity at the time are accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a fellow student after a night involving alcohol and ketamine. Disturbing Snapchat messages circulated while she was allegedly inside the fraternity house. She later went to police, but no criminal charges were filed. Now, nearly two years later, a lawsuit and new reporting from CBS News are raising serious questions about what Jane Doe told investigators, what was ultimately documented, and what information prosecutors actually received when they decided not to pursue charges. In this episode, we go back to the beginning: what Jane says happened that night, what she told police afterward, the evidence that has since emerged, why the original investigation ended without charges, and why the case is now being examined again. This episode discusses allegations of sexual assault and drug use and may not be appropriate for all listeners. The allegations discussed in this episode have not been proven in court. The individuals named in the civil lawsuit are entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence in any criminal proceeding.
September 30 · 53 min
The Doctor & The Lawyer: FL v Tomasz Kosowski
Attorney Steven Cozzi arrived at work on an ordinary Tuesday morning—and then seemingly vanished. His car was still outside. His phone, wallet, and keys were left behind. But inside the office building, investigators found blood, signs of a cleanup, and surveillance footage of a mysterious man leaving with a heavily loaded wagon. What followed was an investigation that would uncover a contentious lawsuit, months of alleged planning, a hidden Toyota Tundra, disturbing digital evidence, and a trail that investigators believed revealed what happened to Steve—even though his body has never been found. More than three years later, plastic surgeon Dr. Tomasz Kosowski went on trial for Steve's murder. But with no body, no jury, and Kosowski making the extraordinary decision to represent himself in a death penalty case, prosecutors would have to prove their case in one of the most unusual murder trials we've covered. This is the case of Steven Cozzi and the trial of Dr. Tomasz Kosowski. 🎧 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.
September 25 · 1 hr
COURT REPORT: 9.24.26
This week on Court Report, Patrick Clancy speaks publicly for the first time since Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial—and new allegations surrounding the lone holdout juror are raising even more questions about what happened inside that jury room. Plus, new developments in the disturbing Siders family case, a verdict in the Irondequoit family murders, and a decades-old unidentified man may have opened a surprising new line of inquiry into the still-unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders. We’re also following the deaths of two Ole Miss students as investigators await toxicology results, and the case of an attorney whose attempt to shoot his ex-wife inside a crowded restaurant was captured on surveillance video. And in Juror Notes: Pamela Smart is denied a new trial, Dr. Gerhardt König’s defense raises questions about what happened during jury deliberations, and Richard Allen takes his Delphi murder convictions to the Indiana Court of Appeals. 🎧 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.
September 24 · 50 min
The Ambush of Jared Bridegan: FL v Mario Fernandez-Saldana
On February 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan was driving home with his two-year-old daughter when he came across a tire blocking the road. He stopped to move it. Seconds later, he was dead. What looked like a roadside shooting would unravel into an alleged murder-for-hire plot years in the making — involving a mysterious pickup truck, a hired gun, a bitter custody battle, and people much closer to Jared than anyone initially knew. In this episode of 13th Juror, we break down the murder of Jared Bridegan, the case against Mario Fernandez-Saldana, and the evidence that ultimately went before a jury. But some of the most explosive evidence in this case? The jury never heard it. 🎧 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.
September 18 · 47 min
COURT REPORT: 9.18.26
This week on Court Report, we’re covering a packed slate of trials, new developments, and cases taking some unexpected turns. A self-proclaimed witch is standing trial for the alleged murder of a young mother whose body has never been found — and the defense says prosecutors can’t even prove she’s dead. We’re also checking in on the bizarre courtroom developments in the Dr. Tomasz Kosowski murder trial, plus the latest involving KJ Biermann and former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor. And in Juror Notes: major updates in the cases of Lindsay Clancy, Barry Morphew, Adam Montgomery, and Nick Reiner — including a significant decision from prosecutors about the punishment Reiner could face if convicted. Plus, more cases and courtroom headlines you’ll want on your radar. It’s another packed week in true crime — let’s get into it. 🎧 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.
September 17 · 37 min
When Psychosis Goes on Trial: Andrea Yates & Lindsay Clancy Comparison
Andrea Yates and Lindsay Clancy — two mothers, two tragedies, and two cases separated by more than two decades that raised many of the same difficult questions. In this episode, we take a deeper look at Andrea Yates: the years of severe mental illness leading up to the deaths of her five children, what happened during her two trials, and why her case was compared so often to Lindsay Clancy. James “Buddy” Day from UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast joins me throughout the episode to discuss psychosis, intent, the insanity defense, and the challenge of applying a yes-or-no legal system to the complexities of the human mind. The cases are not the same — but understanding where they overlap, and where they don’t, may help us understand why the questions they raise remain so difficult more than 25 years later. 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.
September 16 · 16 min
Lindsay Clancy: After the Mistrial | A Conversation with James “Buddy” Day
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial — but the conversation surrounding this case is far from over. In this bonus episode, Brandi sits down with James “Buddy” Day, creator and host of Unmarked, for a conversation about the verdict, the jury’s deliberations, and the complicated intersection of mental illness and criminal responsibility. This is also the first of several upcoming collaborations with Buddy. Next up: a deeper look at the Andrea Yates case, why it was compared so often to Lindsay Clancy, and where those comparisons do — and don’t — hold up. Listen to Unmarked wherever you get your podcasts.
September 11 · 56 min
COURT REPORT: 9.11.26
This week on Court Report: A breakthrough more than 40 years in the making in the Texas Killing Fields — and a jury that needed less than an hour to make its decision. A former NFL scout learns his fate in a case involving a poisoned drink. A massive DNA scandal raises questions about more than a thousand criminal cases. Plus — an Egyptian media personality facing the ultimate punishment, a Grammy-winning rapper waiting on a federal jury, serious charges involving the teenage son of two reality-TV stars, and a surprising new development for the Menendez brothers. Then in Juror Notes: new trouble for Barry Morphew, Alex Murdaugh finally learns where he'll face a jury again, and Mario Fernandez Saldana wants another shot at his case. And finally, 25 years later, we take a moment to remember September 11.
September 10 · 1 hr 1 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 7
Just when we thought the Lindsay Clancy series was over, the trial’s final day brought a stunning mistrial, a last-minute appeal to Massachusetts’ highest court, and a courtroom battle unlike anything we’ve seen before. Now, jurors are speaking out about what happened behind closed doors—including the evidence that changed their minds, the lone holdout, and why eleven of them believed Lindsay was not criminally responsible. Plus, both sides look ahead as the defense prepares its next legal fight. 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.
September 4 · 58 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 6
THE LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL: CLOSING ARGUMENTS & A JURY DIVIDED After weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy trial is finally in the hands of the jury. In this episode, we break down the closing arguments from both sides — the defense’s claim that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis and the prosecution’s argument that her actions show she knew exactly what she was doing. We’ll cover the defense’s “three quarters” demonstration, the prosecution’s response, the final battle over Lindsay’s mental state, and the instructions jurors were given to decide criminal responsibility. Then, we follow the deliberations as the jury struggles to reach a unanimous decision — including multiple notes to the judge and the revelation that one juror may be standing between this case and a verdict. After everything we’ve heard, can twelve jurors agree on what was happening in Lindsay Clancy’s mind on January 24, 2023?
September 3 · 25 min
COURT REPORT: 9.3.26
This week on Court Report, we’ve got two major verdicts — including a long-awaited decision in one of the most infamous murders in music history. Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, a Las Vegas jury has finally decided the fate of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Then, we’re going back ten years to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. For more than seven years, her family searched for answers — until an unexpected break finally led investigators to her remains and two people accused of her murder. Plus, Barry Morphew is back in the headlines while awaiting trial for the murder of his wife, Suzanne — and this time it has nothing to do with the murder case itself. An alleged hit-and-run caught on camera got the attention of the judge overseeing his case and resulted in some much stricter bond conditions. And in Juror Notes: • Bryan Kohberger adds another attorney to his new legal team — and that attorney is hinting there may be much more coming in the fight to undo Kohberger’s guilty plea. • Tyler Robinson takes another step toward trial in the murder of Charlie Kirk. • There’s a surprising change at the defense table in the D4vd case — and Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family has some questions about it. • Another setback for Mackenzie Shirilla as she continues challenging her convictions following renewed attention from Netflix’s The Crash. • And we’ll look ahead to an important sentencing decision coming next week in the Blaise Taylor case. Finally, after more than five weeks of testimony and an extraordinarily long verdict watch, the Lindsay Clancy trial is nearing its end. The final episode of our 13th Juror Lindsay Clancy series will be out as soon as we officially know how this trial ends. And then, by popular demand, we’re heading to Florida. The next case on 13th Juror: the trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana for the murder of Jared Bridegan. 🎧 Follow 13th Juror Podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Have a case you think belongs on Court Report? Send it my way — you just might hear it in next week’s episode.
August 29 · 36 min
COURT REPORT: 8.29.26
This week’s Court Report is packed with verdicts, plea deals, courtroom twists, and some very unexpected developments in cases we’ve been following for months. A former college cheerleader admits what really happened to her newborn after initially telling investigators a very different story. We finally have a verdict in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case — but almost immediately afterward, a shocking new allegation throws the next trial into uncertainty. Karmelo Anthony’s new defense team gets an answer on their fight for a new trial, while Bryan Kohberger launches a new battle over the guilty plea that was supposed to bring his case to an end. And because apparently the Murdaugh case will never stop giving us updates, we have TWO this week — including a bold courtroom claim about Alex Murdaugh passing a polygraph “with flying colors” that prompted prosecutors to file a correction with the court…and ultimately forced his own attorney to admit he got it wrong. Plus, Buster Murdaugh gets a significant ruling in his defamation lawsuit, an American Idol alum accused of murdering his wife loses a pretrial fight, and the first-ever murder trial in Tupac Shakur’s death is heading toward the jury. And finally, in Juror Notes, we’ll check in on a few cases we’re watching — including Lindsay Clancy, whose fate is now officially in the hands of the jury. All of that and more in this week’s Court Report.
August 26 · 46 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 5
Four experts. Much of the same evidence. Very different conclusions. As the Lindsay Clancy trial moves toward closing arguments, we're breaking down the testimony that could ultimately determine the verdict: Was Lindsay Clancy criminally responsible for the deaths of her children? In this episode, we look at the defense's final witnesses, including Dr. Phillip Resnick, before putting his conclusions side-by-side with the Commonwealth's rebuttal experts—Dr. Avram Mack, Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, and Dr. Gregory Saathoff. We break down where the experts surprisingly agree, where their opinions sharply diverge, and how the same evidence led them to completely different conclusions about Lindsay's diagnosis, psychosis, the reported command hallucination, and ultimately criminal responsibility. And now that all of the testimony is in, we take a bigger look at the Commonwealth's case: Does the theory prosecutors presented in opening statements still fit the evidence that actually came out at trial? And most importantly, have they proven Lindsay's criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt? 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.
August 20 · 38 min
COURT REPORT: 8.21.26
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.

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