Episodes
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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Beyond the Jury Box: The Winston-Salem 5
11/20/2025
Decades after five Winston-Salem 5 were convicted of murdering Nathaniel Jones, new DNA testing, expert testimony, and a key witness’s recantation blow the case wide open. Follow the fight beyond the courtroom—through the Innocence Inquiry, a 2025 evidentiary hearing, stunning exonerations, and a jaw-dropping twist that leaves two men declared innocent still behind bars.
The Defense of The Winston-Salem 5
11/13/2025
Five teens, six “confessions,” and a murder that shook Winston-Salem—what happens when the loudest evidence is fear? In this defense-side deep dive, we unpack hours of unrecorded interrogations, shifting stories, and forensic dead ends that challenge the case against the boys accused of killing Nathaniel Jones. Does the evidence prove guilt or coercion?
The Prosecution of The Winston-Salem 5
11/06/2025
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
10/30/2025
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
10/23/2025
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
10/16/2025
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.
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.
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