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. 

  1. 3 days ago

    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?

    MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 6

  2. 4 days ago

    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.

  3. 29 Aug

    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.

  4. 26 Aug

    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.

    MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 5

  5. 20 Aug

    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.

  6. 19 Aug

    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.

    MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 4

  7. 13 Aug

    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.

  8. 13 Aug

    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.

    MA v Lindsay Clancy, Part 3
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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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  • Creator
    Brandi Churchwell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
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