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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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Today · 38 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.
Yesterday · 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.
Friday · 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 · 1 hr
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.
August 19 · 58 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 4
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.
August 13 · 59 min
COURT REPORT: 8.13.26
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.
August 13 · 49 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 3
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.
August 7 · 26 min
COURT REPORT: 8.7.26
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.
August 6 · 43 min
MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 2
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.
July 30 · 54 min
COURT REPORT: 7.31.26
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.
July 30 · 41 min
Premeditation or Postpartum Psychosis? MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 1
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.
July 25 · 34 min
COURT REPORT: 7.25.26
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.
July 17 · 42 min
COURT REPORT: 7.17.26
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.
July 16 · 35 min
Teen Movie Night Murder: FL v Thomas Stein
It was supposed to be the perfect start to spring break. Three teenage girls spent the evening at the movies before deciding to grab a late-night meal at McDonald's. As they laughed, filmed videos on their phones, and walked down a quiet back road in Cape Coral, they had no idea another group of teenagers was driving toward them. Within moments, everything changed. In this episode of 13th Juror, we unravel the events of that night, the investigation that followed, and the trial that asked one critical question: Who was responsible for pulling the trigger? From surveillance footage and digital evidence to two completely different versions of what happened on that dark road, this is the heartbreaking story behind Florida v. Thomas Stein. 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.
July 11 · 45 min
The Charlie Kirk Assassination: UT v Tyler Robinson.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and ignited a firestorm of speculation unlike almost any recent criminal case. Within hours, surveillance footage spread across social media, conspiracy theories exploded, and millions of people began asking the same question: Did investigators arrest the right person? In this episode of 13th Juror, we break down the prosecution's evidence presented during Tyler Robinson's five-day preliminary hearing. From surveillance footage and forensic testing to text messages, DNA evidence, and the rifle recovered near the scene, we examine how prosecutors say they identified Robinson as the man who killed Charlie Kirk. We also take a closer look at the conspiracy theories that dominated the internet, the questions raised about the investigation, and what was actually presented under oath in court. Did prosecutors present enough evidence to move this case toward trial? And does the evidence answer the questions that have fueled months of online debate? 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.

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