Brandi Churchwell

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Ready for jury duty? Go inside the courtroom each week and become the 13th juror as Brandi takes you through the investigation, the prosecution’s strategy, the defense’s counterargument, and witness testimonies.

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The Defense of Robert Atrops

Robert Atrops called police repeatedly the night his wife disappeared. Prosecutors called his actions suspicious, but the defense says they were simply the moves of a worried husband. Add in evolving memories, flawed forensic interpretation, and a second man’s DNA found inside the victim, and this case becomes far more complicated than a simple narrative of guilt. But will the jury decide?

The Prosecution of Robert Atrops

When 30-year-old Deborah Atrops was found strangled in the trunk of her car in 1988, suspicion quickly turned to her estranged husband, but the case went cold for more than three decades. Now, with new forensic soil analysis, advanced DNA testing, and long-questioned phone records, prosecutors believe they finally have the evidence to prove Robert Atrops committed murder.

The Case for Amber Heard

From explosive allegations to a headline-making verdict, now Amber Heard takes the stand and tells her story. One of power, fear, and what she says her life was like behind closed doors.

The Case for Johnny Depp

What happens when a marriage implodes under the glare of worldwide fame and the fallout becomes a $50 million defamation battle? Hear Johnny Depp’s version of events, from volatile fights to the op-ed he claims ended his career.

The Defense of Scott Peterson

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

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 guides listeners through the justice system as she explores each case from the relatable perspective of a non-lawyer. Her narrative skill clarifies lengthy courtroom proceedings and ensures listeners grasp the full picture without needing to connect the dots themselves.

Brandi Churchwell