The Jury's Verdict
"The Jury's Verdict" takes a deep dive into some of the biggest true crime cases, with a legal twist! If you love listening to true crime, but are also interested in the legal processes of the actual case, you've come to the right place!
Episodes
E67: Lewis Jim Fogle
Some wrongfully convicted persons have spent more years in prison for a crime they didn't commit than a good portion of the world's population has been alive. Lewis Jim Fogle is one of these people. When he was convicted of raping and murde…
E66: Alan Newton
When a woman was brutally abducted, raped, and blinded, the police arrested Alan Newton, claiming that he was the perpetrator. Despite unreliable eyewitness testimony, a trial occurred, and Alan was found guilty. But, he didn't commit the c…
E65: Henry Keogh
Wrongful convictions are not just an issue within the United States. In fact, they occur within judicial systems all over the world. For instance, Henry Keogh was arrested and convicted for the murder of his fiancée, despite there being no …
E64: The Pelley Family
Do you ever fight with your siblings over something stupid? How about your parents? I'm sure arguments over trivial things are a universal family experience. Yet, many of us would never resort to committing crimes to resolve the argument. H…
E63: Amy Mullis
When Amy Mullis was found dead with a corn rake sticking out of her body, there were immediately rumors of foul play. After all, hadn't she been having marital problems with her husband, Todd?But as the investigation proceeded and new testi…
E62: Jennifer and Sarah Harbisoon, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers
When Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were murdered in a yogurt shop in 1991, the city of Austin, Texas, was shocked. Efforts to find the perpetrators began immediately. Suspects were tracked internationally, raids w…
E61: The Farris Family
The Farris family seemed to be perfect. For one, they were extremely rich. But no one could have guessed the jealousy and tension that was running through the family. That is, until all the nasty feelings within the family became revealed t…
E60: Roosevelt Glenn and Darryl Pinkins
Roosevelt Glenn and Darryl Pinkins couldn't believe it when they were charged with rape.But it was harder for them to believe it when they were convicted of rape.They knew they didn't do it. DNA evidence proved that they didn't do it. And y…
E59: Crosley Green
In 1990, Crosley Green found himself on trial for kidnapping, robbery, and murder.He didn't think he would be found guilty. After all, he hadn't kidnapped, robbed, or murdered anyone.But to his shock, he was convicted and would spend the re…
58: Michael Politte
Michael Politte wasn't perfect.His relationship with his mom certainly wasn't perfect either.But he didn't expect to see his mom covered in blood and burning from the waist up on one fateful December morning in 1998.Yet, it wouldn't be long…
E57: Jane Dorotik
When Jane Dorotik was accused of murdering her husband, she couldn't believe it. She knew that she hadn't done it, and she needed the jury to see that too. But to her surprise, at the end of the trial, she was found guilty. The reason? She …
E56: Ryan Ferguson
When Ryan Ferguson and his friend Chuck Erickson went out for a night of fun, the last thing he expected was to be charged with murder 2 years later.Ryan knew he didn't commit murder, so he didn't know why the police were convinced that he …
E55: Marty Tankless
Marty Tankleff loved his parents, and they loved him. His childhood was filled with happy memories at their grand Long Island home.But one day, he woke up to find his parents killed.The next thing he knew, he was being arrested for the murd…
E54: Anthony Graves
When Anthony Graves was accused of killing 6 people in 1992, he could hardly believe it.He was confident that the jury would see the truth behind what happened. He was confident that the criminal justice system would rectify its mistake. He…
E53: Lamar Johnson
Picture this.You're having a normal day in your life.When all of a sudden, the police come to arrest you.They tell you that you are being charged with murder, for killing your friend.But you're confused.Because you would never want to hurt …
E52: Kevin Jiang
Anyone who knew Kevin Jiang spoke of his kindness. He was a graduate student at Yale University and was a veteran of the National Guard. He cared for his mom and fiancé and never failed to make anyone smile. But one day in 2021, his life wo…
E51: The Kamal Family
Rakesh Kamal seemed to have it all. He had a beautiful wife named Teena, he had a wonderful daughter named Arianna, and he lived in a 21-bedroom mansion in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country. But in December of 2023, jus…
E50: Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola
When David Pearce was arrested for supposedly drugging Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola to death, little did anyone expect what his past looked like. But while his arrest came at the cost of two innocent women, will his trial…
E49: Morgan Metzer
How far would you go to win your ex-wife back? Would you give her a check for $56,000? Would you pester her with dozens of messages a day? Or would you disguise yourself and attack her before pretending to be her knight in shining armor? We…
E48: Teyaurra Harris
While gang violence may not seem as prevalent of an issue in the US, it still exists in some cities, wreaking havoc in the lives of innocent bystanders.When Teyaurra Harris was sitting in her boyfriend's car one April night, little did she …
E47: Moriah Wilson
Moriah Wilson was a professional cyclist with a bright future ahead of her. When she visited Austin, Texas to compete in a race, little did she know that her life would be brutally cut short. When investigators began investigating the crime…
E46: Alyssa Burkett
When Alyssa Burkett was murdered, eyewitnesses said that the murderer was African American. However, when her family learned of her murder, they immediately pointed fingers to her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard. The only problem was that Andrew…
E45: Stephanie Fernandes
When Stephanie Fernandes met Andrew Wagner at the nightclub where she was a dancer, it was love at first sight. The two quickly moved in together, but it wouldn't be long before their relationship grew tumultuous. Jealousy, obsession, and a…
E44: The Murdaugh Family
The Murdaugh family was extremely prominent within the legal sphere in South Carolina, dating back to a couple of centuries ago. As a result, they had immense influence over numerous aspects of the South Carolina judicial system. But when A…
E43: Brooke Skylar Richardson
It is undeniable that most people have done something as a result of being pressured by others before. While being pressured can happen in a variety of scenarios, it can cause many issues, especially in terms of the law. For instance, when …
E42: Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan
When everyone first heard that Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, and Davion Flanagan got into a tragic accident that killed Dominic and Davion and left Mackenzie fighting for her life, everyone flocked to give Mackenzie, the "victim," supp…
E41: 9/11's Victims
When many of us think of terrorist attacks, 9/11 will come to mind. While 9/11 has drastically shaped our nation today, sometimes our society tends to focus on the group and people who committed 9/11 rather than focusing on those who had to…
E40: Terry Marker, John Harris, American Airlines Flight 444, Percy Wood, Janet Smith, Diogenes Angelakos, John Hauser, James V. McConnell, Nicklaus Suino, Hugh Scrutton, Gary Wright, Charles Epstein-
Terry Marker, John Harris, American Airlines Flight 444, Percy Wood, Janet Smith, Diogenes Angelakos, John Hauser, James V. McConnell, Nicklaus Suino, Hugh Scrutton, Gary Wright, Charles Epstein, David Gelernter, Thomas J. Mosser, and Gilbe…
E39: John N. Bucher, Sheriff Eugene Moore, Howard Hall, Doyle Johnson, Officer G.H. "Boots" Bailey, Officer Harry McGinnis, Edward Bryan Wheeler, H.D. Murphy, and Constable William "Cal" Campbell
This episode details the stories of many people who had the misfortune of encountering Bonnie and Clyde in their lives. And while there are countless victims of Bonnie and Clyde, many of them, we do not know about, because there is simply n…
E38: Giuseppe Esposito, Octavius C. Granady, Senator Deneen, William H. McSwinggin, Ben Newmark, Frankie Yale, Victims of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Julius Rosenheim, and many more
This episode details the stories of many people who had the misfortune of encountering Al Capone in their lives. And while there are countless victims of Al Capone, many of them, we do not know about, because there is simply no information …
E37: Ted Bundy
I SURVIVED SERIESIn this episode, we highlight the aftermath of the Ted Bundy attacks at FSU and how the investigators worked to build a strong case against him. We showcase the effects the attacks had on those who were subject to them and …
E36: Elizabeth, Caryn Eileen Campbell, Julie Lyle Cunningham, Denise Lynn Oliverson, Lynette Dawn Culver, Susan Curtis, Margaret Elizabeth Bowman, Lisa Janet Levy, Kathy Kleiner, Karen Chandler...
I SURVIVED SERIES This episode showcases the stories of Elizabeth Kloepfer, Caryn Eileen Campbell, Julie Lyle Cunningham, Denise Lynn Oliverson, Lynette Dawn Culver, Susan Curtis, Margaret Elizabeth Bowman, Lisa Janet Levy, Kathy Kleiner, K…
E35: Karen Sparks, Lynda Ann Healy, Donna Gail Manson, Susan Elain Rancourt, Roberta Kathleen Park, Brenda Carol Ball, Georgeann Hawkins, Janice Ann Ott, Denise Marie Naslund, Hitchiker from Idaho...
I SURVIVED SERIES This episode showcases the stories of Karen Sparks, Lynda Ann Healy, Donna Gail Manson, Susan Elaine Rancourt, Roberta Kathleen Park, Brenda Carol Ball, Georgeann Hawkins, Janice Ann Ott, Denise Marie Naslund, Hitchiker fr…
ANNOUNCEMENT: The I Survived Series
In American history, there have been countless notorious criminals. These criminals have committed heartless acts, usually over and over and over again. These criminals have ruined lives, prevented futures, and have given heart-wrenching pa…
E34: Annette Schnee and Bobby Jo Oberholtzer
When the double murder of Annette Schnee and Bobby Jo Oberholtzer occurred in Breckenridge, Colorado in 1982, a search to find the killer was initiated. However, after months and months of searching, the investigators couldn't determine the…
E33: Mengqi Ji
When Mengqi Ji went missing, the detectives were reaching dead end after dead end. They were fairly certain that the perpetrator of the crime was Mengqi's husband Joe Elledge, but they just didn't have any evidence to prove it. That was unt…
E32: Raynella Leath
When Raynella Leath's husband died in a farming accident, she was viewed with pity. But when Raynella Leath's second husband died, she was viewed with suspicion. Because both her husbands had died in such mysterious circumstances, the peopl…
E31: Donnah Winger and Rodger Harrington
In one's lifetime, one will most likely experience a couple close calls. Regardless of what the context behind those close calls is, close calls are bound to happen at one point or another. However, for law enforcement, it is imperative tha…
E30: Maddi Kingsbury
We've all experienced jealousy at some point in our lives before, but I doubt that most of us would go so far as to commit a crime because of that jealousy. Let alone, to the mother of our children. But that is exactly what Adam Fravel did …
E29: Heather Bogle
When Heather Bogle was found in the trunk of a car brutally murdered, an investigation led by Detective Sean O'Connell was launched. However, by the time justice for Heather was truly served, more than one person would be in jail. And the o…