Judgment of the "Vampire Clan"
23 March 2023 - 44 mins explicitIn 1998 vampire obsessed teenager Rod Ferrell pleaded guilty to two counts of felony murder in the brutal killing of a Florida couple. This left just one monumental question: how young is too young for the death penalty? This week’s Court TV Podcast dives deeper into this difficult question with an episode of the Court TV original series Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield. A case full of issues regarding age, mental health, and the death penalty this is Judgment of the "Vampire Clan."
To see the full sentencing phase of Florida versus Rod Ferrell, click here.
Series Episodes
Family Plot Murder Trial: Co-Defedant Testifies | Court TV Podcast
explicitKevin Ellis, his mother, and his sister are accused of plotting to kill his brother-in-law so his sister could avoid a custody battle in the event of a divorce. His sister and now widow, Kathryn Restelli, has since pleaded guilty to her role and has taken the stand in the case against her brother. Hear her full direct examination from 1/20/2026 on this episode of the Court TV Podcast.
2 hours 56 mins
22 January Finished
Caneiro Crime Scene Evidence | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
explicitVinnie Politan breaks down the Caneiro crime scene evidence and how Paul Caneiro’s defense may challenge it.
43 mins
22 January Finished
Has the Commonwealth Proven Its Case Against Brendan Banfield? | Opening Statements Podcast
explicitAs the defense is set to present its case in Brendan Banfield's trial, Court TV asks if the Commonwealth proved its case against Banfield. Timothy Busfield is released ahead of his sex abuse trial.
43 mins
22 January Finished
Actor Timothy Busfield Released Pending Trial in Sex Abuse Case | Closing Arguments Podcast
explicitTimothy Busfield is released from jail, awaiting trial. Court audio shows accusers initially denied inappropriate contact.
44 mins
22 January Finished
Kevin West Found Guilty in Wife’s Strangulation Death | Court of Opinion Podcast
explicitJulia Jenaé and her panel discuss the verdict as former fire chief Kevin West is found guilty of murdering his wife after testifying in his own defense.
43 mins
22 January Finished
Evidence in Brendan Banfield's Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
explicitGuest host Ted Rowlands examines the evidence and allegations in Brendan Banfield's case, including the area outside the Banfield home and blood splatter from the crime.
43 mins
21 January Finished
