Cal Owens
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Cal Owens has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2024 on TRUE CRIME Loser. Presented as Sarah Boon’s lead private attorney who assembled the defense team, pushed a battered-spouse/self-defense strategy, and advised (or failed to advise) on a plea deal.
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| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2024 on TRUE CRIME Loser |
| Role | Defense attorney (referenced) |
| Affiliation | James Owens law practice (unnamed in transcript) |
| Field | Case Witness |
How do different shows talk about Cal Owens?
2 shows discussed Cal Owens in these episodes.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 1 episode
James Owens her lead lawyer that owns the law practice.
Sarah Boone Gets Put in Her Place - Crime Junkie — 1 episode
Who talks about Cal Owens on podcasts?
Cal Owens came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Crime Junkie.
What is Cal Owens mentioned alongside?
Cal Owens is most often mentioned alongside George (full name not provided), Self-defense and Battered Spouse.
Criticizes: George (full name not provided)
Influenced by: Self-defense, Battered Spouse
Debates: Plea Deal
Affiliated with: Law Practice
Affiliated with: Harold Boon
Mentioned together: documentaries, Law Practice, The Battered Spouse Experts, The Sarah Boon Saga, Plea Deal, Harold Boon, George (full name not provided), Battered Spouse, manslaughter, Second Degree Murder