Jury Dropouts Podcast
Welcome to Jury Dropouts, the true crime podcast that digs deeper. Every week, hosts Mike, a former law enforcement officer, Jamie, a registered nurse with forensic instincts, and Marissa, a sharp thinker with an eye for detail, come together to unravel real-life mysteries from all sides.
Whether it’s a cold case, a criminal conspiracy, or a quietly buried clue, this trio brings their unique perspectives to the table—blending investigative insight, medical knowledge, and razor-sharp observation. No story is too dark, and no detail too small.
Three minds. One mission. Find the truth beneath the surface.
Episodes
29 episodes
The Franklin Ring: Child Trafficking Part 1
This is part 1 of our series discussing what is often called the Franklin Scandal or the Franklin Cover-Up. Our discussion is partially based on two books, The Franklin Cover-Up by John DeCamp and The Franklin Scandal by Nicholas Bryant. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:02:05
Johnny Gosch: Midwest Child Trafficking
Where are all of our missing children?September 5, 1982, Des Moines, Iowa, while beginning his newspaper route, 12 year old Johnny Gosch vanished and has not been seen since. Where is Johnny?In this episode, we discuss the disappe...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:33:20
Ellen Greenberg: Reexamining A Controversial Death
Twenty stab wounds, a locked apartment, and a Hulu documentary that convinced almost everyone it was murder. We took the harder road: slowing down, cross-checking the autopsy findings, scene photos, surveillance timestamps, and medical records ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:40:13
Cult Mom: Lori Vallow-Daybell
Lori Vallow-Daybell's case became headline news for reasons no one could have imagined: missing children, sudden deaths, and a belief system rooted in the apocalypse. In this episode, we discuss the haunting case of Lori, a mother whose descent...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:14:34
Ed Gein The Plainfield Butcher
Ed Gein inspired movies such as Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Ed was also featured on the series Monster. Who was Ed Gein?In this episode we discuss the history of the Gein family and Ed Gein himself. Ed grew up in a small town...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:24:06
The Damsel of Death / Aileen Wuornos
Inaccurately dubbed the first female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos confessed do killing 7 men on the highways of Florida. Convicted of 6 murders, she was sentenced and ultimately put to death.Aileen's life seemed doomed from the start. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:09:38
Bind, Torture, Kill / Dennis Raider the BTK
We begin the episode with a brief Chance Englebert discussion. The family has confirmed that some items recovered are belongings of Chances. Also, why are the names of the in-laws secret? And why hasn't the Gering PD taken a support role and le...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:25:34
Chance Englebert Update / Scott Peterson
Chance Englebert update!! Unidentified remains of a person were located near the Scottsbluff Monument in Nebraska earlier this week. We revisit the Chance Engelbert disappearance and discuss the possibilities of the remains being that of Chance...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:09:24
Suchir Balaji: Artificial Investigation
On November 26, 2024, former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment of an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Law Enforcement quickly ruled the death a suicide. Suchir's parents suspect somethi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:03:28
Episode 20: Tom Busch Interview
Tom Busch is a United States Marine, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff, Manager Hornady Heartland Public Shooting Park, Owner of 3 Sons Firearms Training, Husband and Father. Tom was kind enough to join Mike for and interview, a Jury Dropouts first. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:50:26
Adnan Syed
In January, 1999, high-school student, Hae Min Lee, was murdered in Baltimore. Her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her death. Years later, Adnan was released from prison. In this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:10:43
Fabricating Truth: Steven Avery and Charlie Kirk
Don't believe everything you hear! In this episode we discuss two contradicting documentaries regarding Steven Avery, Making A Murderer and Convicting A Murderer.We also discuss Charlie Kirk and his brutal assassination. Personally, I th...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:18:26
Ruby and Jodi: Evil Connexion
Manipulation, family destruction, and child abuse led to the downfall of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt. Jodi Franke, made famous by her YouTube Channel 8 Passengers, and Jodi Hildebrandt, founder of ConneXions, were arrested in 2023 for chil...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:14:50
Murder for Hire: The Adelson Family Dental Plan
A lawyer, a dentist, and a controlling mother walk into a police interrogation room. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but, in reality, its the beginning of the end of a murder for hire investigation. In this episode, we discuss the Adels...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:32
No Body, No.........?
In this episode, we have some fun. We discuss conspiracies and rumors surrounding some famous artists within the music industry. Is there a murderer under that cowboy hat? Are certain relationships a cover? We talk about it, and at times, even ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:00:45
Gabby Petito / Brian Laundrie
On September 19, 2021, the remains of Gabby Petito were discovered within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. Gabby had been missing since August 27, 2021, and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, had become a suspect. However, on...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:46
Sherri Papini: The Never Ending Story
Sherri Papini is the story that never seems to end. Well, as long as Sherri is telling it. In 2016, Sherri Papini disappeared while jogging near her home in California. Weeks later, she reappeared and told a tale of abduction and abuse. Turns o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:45
The Murdaugh Murders
In June, 2021, Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead, shot to death, on their property in South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh, a prominent lawyer in the area and the husband of Maggie, father of Paul, was ultimately charged and convicted of their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:31
Amy Bradley: Dead or Alive
In March of 1998, Amy Bradley took a cruise with her mom, dad and brother, aboard the Royal Caribbean, Rhapsody of the Seas. After a night of dancing and drinking with her brother, Amy disappeared. In this episode, we discuss the un...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:11:45
Corruption in Massachusetts
In this episode, Mike, Jamie and Marissa discuss the perceived corruption and mishandling of cases with Massachusetts law enforcement. Cases include Karen Read, Sandra Birchmore, Brian Walshe and more.#TrueCrime #Crime #Corruption #JuryD...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:47
Sandra Birchmore: Shielded Truth
When 23 year old Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment, authorities quickly ruled it a suicide. But, behind that decision lies a tangled web of secrets- including relationships with multiple Stoughton police off...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:36
The Idaho 4: Night of Terror
On a quiet November night in 2022, the college town of Moscow was shaken to its core. Four University of Idaho students- Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin- were brutally murdered in their off-campus home. No signs...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:01
Secrets in the Sand: The Gilgo Beach Murders
On the windswept shores of Long Island, a chilling mystery lay buried in the dunes for over a decade. In this episode, we discuss the haunting story of the Gilgo Beach serial killer, a shadowy figure linked to the remains of up to 11 victims di...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:46
The Burglary, The Stalker and......The Clap????
In this episode, we discuss the burglary of our podcast studio. Yes, our studio was broken into last week by a couple of individuals who didn't realize that they forced their way into a crime podcast. Hey, welcome to the show!! Jamie also talks...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:50
Karen Read: Not Guilty
On June 18, 2025, Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston Police Officer. In 2022, Karen was arrested and charged with murder after John was found dead in the front lawn of another law enforcement offi...
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Episode 5
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1:37:10