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 Prosecution of The Winston-Salem 5

The brutal murder of Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, shocked the town of Winston-Salem. Prosecutors say five teens set out for “easy money,” leaving a trail of confessions, a star witness, and a shoeprint on a Lincoln’s hood. Step inside the courtroom as the State presents its version of the truth.

The Defense of Lizzie Borden

As the defense takes center stage, the Lizzie Borden trial twists into a battle of logic versus legend. Every piece of evidence is reexamined, every assumption dismantled. Was Lizzie a victim of circumstance—or the most misunderstood suspect in American history?

The Prosecution of Lizzie Borden

The evidence seemed damning: a locked house, a vanished note, and a hatchet in the cellar. But could the prosecution really prove Lizzie Borden guilty beyond a doubt? Step into the courtroom where America’s most notorious murder trial unfolded.

Beyond the Jury Box: Donna Adelson

The verdict was only half the story. Uncover the evidence jurors never saw—sealed wiretaps, secret hearings, and the family fractures that shattered the Adelsons long before the trial began.

The Defense of Donna Adelson

A mother’s meddling or a mastermind’s plot? In part two of Florida v. Donna Adelson, the defense paints her not as a killer but as an overbearing grandmother caught in a storm of extortion, suspicion, and family betrayal. Their version of events asks: is Donna truly guilty of murder—or simply guilty of caring too much?

The Prosecution of Donna Adelson

A Harvard-trained law professor was executed in his driveway. A bitter custody battle turned deadly. In part one of Florida v. Donna Adelson, prosecutors argue this doting grandmother wasn’t just meddling—she was the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot that shattered a family and shocked a community.

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