In the Jury Box
with the 13th Juror
Report for jury duty each week with Brandi Churchwell. As the host of the 13th Juror, Brandi walks you through the heart of a case, not just the crime, but the trial. The prosecution’s strategy. The defense’s counterargument. The testimony the jury heard, and at times, the evidence they didn’t hear.
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Brandi breaks down complicated investigations and courtroom drama with clarity, compassion, and an eye for the details that matter most.
The Defense of Scott Peterson
02/12/2026
The prosecution called it a clear case of guilt. The defense called it a rush to judgment. Revisit the Scott Peterson trial through the defense’s lens, unpacking disputed evidence, alternative theories, and developments still unfolding years later.
The Prosecution of Scott Peterson
02/05/2026
When Laci Peterson vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, a missing-person search quickly turned into one of the most infamous murder cases in modern history. Prosecutors laid out a case built on lies, timelines, and a secret life they say reveals motive and intent. This is the story the state believes proves Scott Peterson murdered Laci and their unborn son.
Meet Your Host
Brandi Churchwell is your guide through the justice system in the 13th Juror. Take a seat in the juror box as Brandi explores each case from the relatable perspective of a non-lawyer. Her narrative skill clarifies lengthy courtroom proceedings, ensuring you, the listener, grasps the full picture without needing to connect the dots yourself.

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