13th Juror Podcast

A confrontation at a high school track meet. A knife pulled in seconds. One teenager dead, another claiming he acted in self-defense.On April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses described a brief confrontation between Metcalf and fellow student Karmelo Anthony before the encounter turned deadly.What followed was a case that quickly became one of the most debated stories in the country. Supporters argued Anthony acted in self-defense after being confronted and feared for his safety. Others pointed to witness testimony and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing, arguing the evidence told a very different story.In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the events leading up to the fatal encounter, the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, the self-defense claim, and the arguments made by both sides. We also explore the public reaction, the misinformation that spread online, and the jury's decision that ultimately determined Anthony's fate.How do jurors evaluate a self-defense claim? And when does a perceived threat justify the use of deadly force?As always, we leave that decision where it belongs—with the jury.🎧 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.

When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her.Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial.Then, on October 8, 2024, everything came to a head.What followed was a frantic search, a pursuit through rural Lonoke County, and a confrontation that left Fosler dead.Authorities charged Aaron Spencer with murder. Supporters rallied behind him, arguing he was a father trying to protect his child. Prosecutors alleged he crossed a line and took justice into his own hands.In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the allegations against Fosler, the events leading up to that night, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the legal battle that followed.Where is the line between protection and vigilantism? And what happens when a family believes the justice system has failed them?Listen as we unravel one of Arkansas's most controversial cases.🎧 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.

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.13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

Was Richard Allen really the man on the bridge, or did investigators lock onto a suspect while overlooking evidence that pointed elsewhere? In this episode, the defense exposes investigative failures, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and digital evidence that suggests someone else may have been handling Libby’s phone long after the murders."Bridge Guy" video courtesy of Libby German Snapchat13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi ChurchwellFollow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram