1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:11,182 --> 00:00:14,435 [somber music playing] 4 00:01:01,315 --> 00:01:03,567 Okay. You ready? 5 00:01:16,539 --> 00:01:18,165 - It's beautiful. - [both chuckle] 6 00:01:18,249 --> 00:01:20,376 - Where'd you find this? - [chuckles] It's cute, right? 7 00:01:20,459 --> 00:01:23,420 [chuckles] Aw! I love this! 8 00:01:23,504 --> 00:01:25,130 - So cute. - [both chuckle] 9 00:01:26,465 --> 00:01:28,341 It's perfect! [chuckles] 10 00:01:34,515 --> 00:01:36,517 It would've been, you know, a lot for me. 11 00:01:37,268 --> 00:01:39,144 - Thank you. - Yeah. 12 00:01:41,397 --> 00:01:42,398 It's perfect. 13 00:01:43,274 --> 00:01:44,275 You're perfect. 14 00:01:46,777 --> 00:01:48,653 - Thank you. - Of course. 15 00:01:50,615 --> 00:01:51,741 [man laughing] 16 00:01:52,617 --> 00:01:53,701 Are they here already? 17 00:01:54,493 --> 00:01:55,952 They're like 30 minutes early. 18 00:01:56,037 --> 00:01:57,413 - Why are they... What? - Hey. 19 00:01:57,496 --> 00:01:58,497 It's okay. 20 00:02:03,961 --> 00:02:04,962 I love it. 21 00:02:05,046 --> 00:02:06,297 Yeah? 22 00:02:06,380 --> 00:02:07,964 I'll be honest. Ally and I, you know... 23 00:02:08,049 --> 00:02:10,259 we weren't sure about whether to have this party... 24 00:02:10,801 --> 00:02:13,220 but together there's nothing we can't overcome. 25 00:02:13,304 --> 00:02:14,763 You're the strongest woman I know. 26 00:02:14,847 --> 00:02:16,390 I love you more than anything. 27 00:02:16,932 --> 00:02:19,434 And I'm so damn excited to keep building our lives together. 28 00:02:19,935 --> 00:02:22,103 - Me too. I love you. - Love you. 29 00:02:24,023 --> 00:02:26,150 Why don't you ever say anything like that about me? 30 00:02:26,233 --> 00:02:28,401 Thank you all for being here. Thank you. 31 00:02:31,530 --> 00:02:33,156 - Vitamins are on the table. - Oh. 32 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:34,157 Thank you, baby. 33 00:02:36,202 --> 00:02:37,620 [exhales] 34 00:02:37,703 --> 00:02:39,121 It was a nice party. 35 00:02:39,205 --> 00:02:40,748 - Yeah. - Think everyone had a good time. 36 00:02:40,831 --> 00:02:42,499 Yeah. You deserve it. 37 00:02:44,043 --> 00:02:46,920 You're just buttering me up before you abandon me. 38 00:02:47,004 --> 00:02:48,547 I wish I could delay it again. 39 00:02:49,674 --> 00:02:51,175 - I know. - I don't wanna leave you here. 40 00:02:51,258 --> 00:02:52,759 You just go to the judge 41 00:02:52,843 --> 00:02:54,845 and tell him something wildly inappropriate 42 00:02:54,929 --> 00:02:55,930 and then come back to me. 43 00:02:56,472 --> 00:02:57,890 - I will. Mm-hmm. - Oh, you will? 44 00:02:57,973 --> 00:02:59,641 - Oh, you will? Like what? - Yeah. I got some... 45 00:02:59,725 --> 00:03:01,226 - I'll say... [chuckles] - What? 46 00:03:01,310 --> 00:03:03,353 I'll say we're having a big old orgy tomorrow night 47 00:03:03,437 --> 00:03:05,147 and they're all invited. [laughs] 48 00:03:05,231 --> 00:03:07,066 - Ow! - No, no, no. Be careful. Careful. 49 00:03:07,149 --> 00:03:09,317 - All right. That got me too excited. - [laughs] 50 00:03:11,112 --> 00:03:12,113 All right. 51 00:03:13,781 --> 00:03:14,656 Hey. 52 00:03:14,740 --> 00:03:16,032 - Oh. Sorry. Sorry, sorry. - Hey. 53 00:03:25,751 --> 00:03:28,670 [man on radio] Just a reminder to send in those mail-in ballots soon. 54 00:03:28,754 --> 00:03:31,089 We're only two weeks out from election date, folks, 55 00:03:31,173 --> 00:03:32,549 and every ballot matters. 56 00:03:32,633 --> 00:03:34,801 So, be sure to get yours in before it's too late. 57 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:42,684 [woman on phone] Faith, come on. Polling has you at a 46 point deadlock 58 00:03:42,768 --> 00:03:44,728 with 8% of voters still undecided. 59 00:03:44,812 --> 00:03:47,815 We need to push your plan to reduce the crime rate in order to pull ahead. 60 00:03:47,898 --> 00:03:49,774 But this case is my campaign. 61 00:03:49,859 --> 00:03:52,695 He's a dangerous criminal with a long history of violence. 62 00:03:52,778 --> 00:03:54,529 I put James Sythe away, we win. 63 00:03:54,613 --> 00:03:56,197 [sighs] if you lose, you lose your shot at being DA. 64 00:03:56,282 --> 00:03:57,574 - All right. I got to go. - Faith... 65 00:03:58,159 --> 00:03:59,243 [sighs in exasperation] 66 00:04:08,419 --> 00:04:09,837 There she is. 67 00:04:12,214 --> 00:04:13,798 Hey. Excuse me! 68 00:04:15,259 --> 00:04:16,260 You dropped this. 69 00:04:16,969 --> 00:04:19,846 Oh. I did. Oh, my God. Thank you. You're a lifesaver. 70 00:04:19,930 --> 00:04:22,641 - No worries. Have a good day. - Yeah. You too. 71 00:04:29,815 --> 00:04:31,691 Where do I go for jury duty? 72 00:04:31,776 --> 00:04:32,777 Go down there. 73 00:04:34,945 --> 00:04:35,946 Thanks. 74 00:04:51,003 --> 00:04:52,921 [bailiff] All right, guys. Eyes up. 75 00:04:53,547 --> 00:04:54,631 Pay attention. 76 00:04:56,383 --> 00:04:58,968 [man over video] Hello. I'd like to welcome you as a juror 77 00:04:59,053 --> 00:05:00,804 in the Georgia Court System. 78 00:05:00,888 --> 00:05:05,388 As a juror, you protect the right of every person to a trial by jury. 79 00:05:05,559 --> 00:05:09,771 The right to a trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy. 80 00:05:09,855 --> 00:05:13,483 That right is protected by the United States constitution. 81 00:05:16,070 --> 00:05:17,154 [man] There she is. 82 00:05:17,238 --> 00:05:18,739 Sugar-free vanilla with skim. 83 00:05:18,823 --> 00:05:19,782 Ah, you're good. 84 00:05:19,865 --> 00:05:21,283 Can I get you something else? 85 00:05:21,367 --> 00:05:22,910 You got something for me? 86 00:05:22,993 --> 00:05:26,162 Uh... Okay. Voluntary manslaughter with a recommendation of 20 years, 87 00:05:26,247 --> 00:05:28,123 15 to serve, followed by five on probation. 88 00:05:28,207 --> 00:05:29,625 Wow. That's a hell of a deal. 89 00:05:29,708 --> 00:05:33,211 I will even waive the recidivist statute if he pleads before we strike the jury. 90 00:05:33,295 --> 00:05:34,838 And admit to something he didn't do? 91 00:05:34,922 --> 00:05:37,549 [chuckles] Save it for the jury. 92 00:05:37,633 --> 00:05:40,218 Better yet, why don't you plead your guy out 93 00:05:40,302 --> 00:05:42,429 and say, free for your caseload? 94 00:05:43,055 --> 00:05:43,889 Look... 95 00:05:45,224 --> 00:05:46,934 my client wants a trial. 96 00:05:47,017 --> 00:05:51,354 Well, then, you're wasting my time and your client's. Last chance. 97 00:05:53,315 --> 00:05:54,357 After you. 98 00:06:02,157 --> 00:06:05,785 The case you're about to hear is an alleged homicide. 99 00:06:06,370 --> 00:06:10,415 The state is charging James Michael Sythe with malice murder 100 00:06:10,499 --> 00:06:13,627 for the death of Kendall Alice Carter. 101 00:06:13,711 --> 00:06:17,589 Now, if any of you have a personal relationship with the accused 102 00:06:17,673 --> 00:06:19,508 and/or the deceased that will prohibit you 103 00:06:19,592 --> 00:06:22,511 from serving on this panel in an unbiased manner, 104 00:06:23,095 --> 00:06:24,304 please speak now. 105 00:06:32,730 --> 00:06:33,731 Yes. 106 00:06:37,109 --> 00:06:38,944 He used to ride my bus. 107 00:06:39,987 --> 00:06:41,154 And when was this? 108 00:06:43,073 --> 00:06:44,657 I don't know. Few years ago. 109 00:06:45,534 --> 00:06:48,411 Okay. Then there's no reason we can't leave it there. 110 00:06:49,079 --> 00:06:50,872 I think you'll make a fine juror. 111 00:06:51,540 --> 00:06:55,126 Does anyone else think that they're incapable 112 00:06:55,210 --> 00:06:56,878 of serving on this panel? 113 00:06:58,297 --> 00:06:59,381 Yes. 114 00:07:01,759 --> 00:07:04,470 Uh... Your Honor, my wife is in the third trimester 115 00:07:04,553 --> 00:07:06,096 of a high-risk pregnancy. 116 00:07:06,180 --> 00:07:08,098 I'd like to be available to her. 117 00:07:08,682 --> 00:07:10,266 Well, that's commendable. 118 00:07:10,351 --> 00:07:12,853 What hours do you normally work? 119 00:07:13,479 --> 00:07:15,439 Nine to six, typically. 120 00:07:15,522 --> 00:07:17,190 Then you have my word that this court 121 00:07:17,274 --> 00:07:21,069 will not demand one minute more of your time than that. 122 00:07:22,613 --> 00:07:23,614 Yeah. 123 00:07:25,115 --> 00:07:27,075 See, the fact that you don't want to be here 124 00:07:27,159 --> 00:07:28,827 is exactly what makes you 125 00:07:28,911 --> 00:07:32,372 the perfect group to judicate this case. 126 00:07:33,123 --> 00:07:34,707 You are impartial. 127 00:07:34,792 --> 00:07:37,127 You have no skin in the game. Nothing to gain or lose. 128 00:07:38,128 --> 00:07:40,630 And that is why I believe that this process, 129 00:07:40,714 --> 00:07:43,675 as flawed as it may be, 130 00:07:43,759 --> 00:07:46,636 is still our best chance at finding justice. 131 00:07:49,264 --> 00:07:51,057 Do you work, Mrs. Aldworth? 132 00:07:51,684 --> 00:07:53,352 Well, I had the toughest job there is. 133 00:07:53,435 --> 00:07:55,770 I raised two kids and just sent them off to college. 134 00:07:55,854 --> 00:07:57,438 - Ah. Congratulations. - Thank you. 135 00:07:57,523 --> 00:07:59,733 And have you ever served on a jury before? 136 00:08:00,401 --> 00:08:02,319 Twice. Both were mistrials. 137 00:08:02,861 --> 00:08:04,779 Twice. Okay. Okay. 138 00:08:04,863 --> 00:08:06,322 [Eric] Mr. King. 139 00:08:06,407 --> 00:08:10,411 Have you ever had a physical altercation with a significant other? 140 00:08:10,494 --> 00:08:14,039 Are you gonna ask that question to every guy in this courtroom? 141 00:08:15,290 --> 00:08:16,833 If I have to, I will. 142 00:08:16,917 --> 00:08:20,045 I know these questions can be very personal... 143 00:08:20,129 --> 00:08:21,171 Nah, man. 144 00:08:21,797 --> 00:08:22,798 That ain't me. 145 00:08:25,968 --> 00:08:27,219 Thank you, sir. 146 00:08:28,846 --> 00:08:31,473 [Faith] How long have you lived in the area, Mr. Chicowski? 147 00:08:31,557 --> 00:08:33,350 About ten years. 148 00:08:33,434 --> 00:08:36,103 And you, uh... Oh, you run a flower shop? 149 00:08:36,186 --> 00:08:37,770 Yeah. With my wife. 150 00:08:38,355 --> 00:08:39,522 Mr. Robinson, it says here 151 00:08:39,606 --> 00:08:42,483 your wife has primary custody of your daughter. 152 00:08:42,568 --> 00:08:43,569 Is that correct? 153 00:08:46,780 --> 00:08:47,781 Yeah. 154 00:08:48,949 --> 00:08:51,076 Do you mind if I ask you who ended the marriage? 155 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:54,412 She did. 156 00:08:55,164 --> 00:08:56,915 Thank you. All you. 157 00:08:56,999 --> 00:08:58,959 Mr. Kemp. 158 00:09:00,294 --> 00:09:01,753 And you're a magazine writer? 159 00:09:01,837 --> 00:09:02,754 [Justin] That's right. 160 00:09:02,838 --> 00:09:04,506 What kind of articles do you write? 161 00:09:04,590 --> 00:09:05,882 Features, mostly. 162 00:09:05,966 --> 00:09:07,759 So, you write about a variety of topics? 163 00:09:07,843 --> 00:09:08,802 Yes. 164 00:09:08,886 --> 00:09:11,054 Ever written about a murder trial? 165 00:09:12,097 --> 00:09:15,266 Uh... Well, I write for a regional lifestyle magazine 166 00:09:15,350 --> 00:09:17,268 so it's not exactly Vanity Fair. 167 00:09:17,436 --> 00:09:18,812 [jurors chuckling] 168 00:09:18,896 --> 00:09:20,397 Take that as a no. 169 00:09:20,481 --> 00:09:22,733 Being a writer, I imagine you read a lot. 170 00:09:22,816 --> 00:09:24,984 You've read anything about this case? 171 00:09:25,069 --> 00:09:27,613 No. No. Today's the first I've heard about it. 172 00:09:28,197 --> 00:09:29,990 Well, then, I think you'll make 173 00:09:30,074 --> 00:09:32,618 a perfectly acceptable member of this jury. 174 00:09:32,701 --> 00:09:35,745 All right. Does the defense accept or challenge? 175 00:09:37,206 --> 00:09:38,790 We accept him, Your Honor. 176 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:42,752 Good. Please enter Justin Kemp 177 00:09:42,836 --> 00:09:44,504 as juror number two. 178 00:09:47,216 --> 00:09:48,550 - [Justin] Hey. - [Allison] Hi! 179 00:09:48,634 --> 00:09:50,177 - [Justin] Hi. - How did it go? 180 00:09:50,761 --> 00:09:52,763 - No. - I got picked. 181 00:09:52,846 --> 00:09:55,098 No. I'm so sorry. 182 00:09:55,182 --> 00:09:56,308 I know. 183 00:09:56,391 --> 00:09:58,142 What happened to "wildly inappropriate"? 184 00:09:58,227 --> 00:09:59,895 - Well, I'm saving that for you. - Oh, yeah? 185 00:10:00,979 --> 00:10:02,563 They said it'll be a short trial. 186 00:10:03,190 --> 00:10:04,441 I feel like they always say that, 187 00:10:04,525 --> 00:10:05,943 - but I hope so. - I know. 188 00:10:06,944 --> 00:10:08,028 How was your day? 189 00:10:08,112 --> 00:10:09,988 - It was okay. I did this. - Yeah? 190 00:10:10,781 --> 00:10:12,783 Yeah? It's good progress. Looks good. 191 00:10:12,866 --> 00:10:13,992 - Thank you. - All day? 192 00:10:14,743 --> 00:10:16,369 - No, this did not take me all day. - Yeah. 193 00:10:16,453 --> 00:10:18,538 I watched a documentary... 194 00:10:18,622 --> 00:10:21,458 - and I peed 94 times. - What about? 195 00:10:21,542 --> 00:10:24,711 - Ninety-four? Okay. - And I ate some ice. 196 00:10:24,837 --> 00:10:26,129 - Can I have some more? - You need some more? Ice? 197 00:10:26,213 --> 00:10:27,881 - Yeah. - Ice. Coming up. All right. 198 00:10:31,135 --> 00:10:32,136 [exhales deeply] 199 00:10:41,395 --> 00:10:44,523 The people need to know how I'll make this city safer. 200 00:10:44,606 --> 00:10:46,566 And women need to know that 201 00:10:46,650 --> 00:10:49,903 if they're in an abusive relationship, their community has their back. 202 00:10:49,987 --> 00:10:53,407 The rest? The rest is noise. So, thank you. 203 00:10:53,782 --> 00:10:55,033 [clapping and cheering] 204 00:10:56,743 --> 00:10:59,120 Thank you, guys. Thank you for coming. 205 00:11:00,289 --> 00:11:01,665 Thank you. Thank you so much. 206 00:11:01,748 --> 00:11:04,292 Thank you. Hey! Thank you so much. 207 00:11:04,376 --> 00:11:07,128 Thank you. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much. Yeah. 208 00:11:14,386 --> 00:11:16,554 - [sighs] Hey. - Hey. 209 00:11:17,389 --> 00:11:18,431 Nice speech. 210 00:11:22,102 --> 00:11:23,353 Thanks. 211 00:11:23,437 --> 00:11:25,564 "Justice is truth in action"? 212 00:11:26,732 --> 00:11:27,816 Professor Nielsen. 213 00:11:27,900 --> 00:11:29,902 Yeah. No. Yeah, I remember. 214 00:11:31,278 --> 00:11:32,529 You still believe it? 215 00:11:34,364 --> 00:11:35,615 Of course. 216 00:11:36,950 --> 00:11:40,328 All right. As long as it doesn't get in the way of a win, though, right? 217 00:11:40,412 --> 00:11:43,039 Oh, my God. if you got something to say, Eric, just say it. 218 00:11:43,332 --> 00:11:46,835 Mm. I'm saying, he... You know, he loves you. 219 00:11:46,919 --> 00:11:48,128 You were his favorite student. 220 00:11:49,713 --> 00:11:51,172 Are you really going there? 221 00:11:51,256 --> 00:11:53,758 - Yeah, I'm going there. - Oh, my God! 222 00:11:53,842 --> 00:11:56,052 And now you're a... 223 00:11:57,137 --> 00:11:58,138 What? 224 00:11:58,805 --> 00:11:59,889 I'm a what? 225 00:12:00,474 --> 00:12:01,808 A politician. 226 00:12:06,271 --> 00:12:07,397 [Judge Thelma] Good morning. 227 00:12:07,481 --> 00:12:10,817 We will begin with opening statements. Ms. Killebrew. 228 00:12:13,570 --> 00:12:15,989 Okay. The facts of the case are these. 229 00:12:16,573 --> 00:12:19,033 One year ago, on October 25th, the defendant, 230 00:12:19,117 --> 00:12:22,578 James Sythe, and his then-girlfriend, Kendall Carter, 231 00:12:22,663 --> 00:12:25,624 went drinking at Rowdy's Hideaway on Old Quarry Road. 232 00:12:29,002 --> 00:12:30,586 [rock music playing] 233 00:12:34,007 --> 00:12:35,967 Come on. I walked all the way up there to get it. 234 00:12:36,051 --> 00:12:37,719 - Take the drink. - I'm already drunk, babe. 235 00:12:44,810 --> 00:12:46,394 [indistinct conversation] 236 00:12:53,819 --> 00:12:54,820 [Faith] Things got tense. 237 00:12:55,988 --> 00:12:57,322 They had a fight. 238 00:12:57,406 --> 00:12:59,241 - [Kendall] Not fair what you're doing. - [James] Hey, leave it alone. 239 00:12:59,324 --> 00:13:00,491 [Kendall] What the hell is wrong with you? 240 00:13:00,575 --> 00:13:03,202 [James] I've already told you. We're not moving in together. 241 00:13:03,287 --> 00:13:04,288 [Kendall] I'm not... 242 00:13:04,371 --> 00:13:05,747 - What is wrong with it? - Stop pushing me. 243 00:13:05,831 --> 00:13:06,748 I'm not pushing you. 244 00:13:06,832 --> 00:13:08,041 I said stop pushing! 245 00:13:13,213 --> 00:13:14,923 Jesus Christ. 246 00:13:15,007 --> 00:13:18,135 [Faith] She stormed out of the bar, and he followed her. 247 00:13:20,262 --> 00:13:24,182 The fight escalated, and things quickly got out of control. 248 00:13:25,809 --> 00:13:26,810 Hey. 249 00:13:27,602 --> 00:13:28,894 What the hell are you doing? 250 00:13:28,979 --> 00:13:30,981 - What are you doing? - Get away from me. 251 00:13:31,064 --> 00:13:32,023 Don't touch me. 252 00:13:32,107 --> 00:13:34,150 - Screw you! - Are you kidding me? 253 00:13:40,699 --> 00:13:42,742 [Eric] it was par for the course. 254 00:13:42,826 --> 00:13:44,828 They'd argue. They'd break up. 255 00:13:44,911 --> 00:13:47,955 And they'd make up the next day after they both had calmed down. 256 00:13:48,040 --> 00:13:50,709 It was basically a game. 257 00:13:51,251 --> 00:13:55,004 [Faith] Now, this couple had a history of violent interactions 258 00:13:55,088 --> 00:13:56,964 but this time she was serious. 259 00:13:57,466 --> 00:13:58,550 She was done with him. 260 00:13:58,633 --> 00:14:02,595 So, she left and headed down the road, on foot. 261 00:14:16,026 --> 00:14:19,654 [Eric] So, this was just another typical night of drama. 262 00:14:19,738 --> 00:14:23,199 So, James Sythe got in his car and he drove home. 263 00:14:25,160 --> 00:14:27,787 He flew into a violent rage 264 00:14:27,871 --> 00:14:30,957 and followed Kendall Carter down the road... 265 00:14:32,501 --> 00:14:34,628 where he proceeded to kill her. 266 00:14:40,675 --> 00:14:41,759 [cell phone chimes] 267 00:14:43,220 --> 00:14:44,262 [grunts] 268 00:14:44,513 --> 00:14:45,680 [tires screeching] 269 00:14:54,648 --> 00:14:56,191 [Faith] He beat her viciously. 270 00:14:57,484 --> 00:15:00,403 He pushed her over a railing to the creek below... 271 00:15:01,655 --> 00:15:02,947 and left her to die. 272 00:15:50,662 --> 00:15:52,080 [Eric] James Sythe didn't attack her, 273 00:15:52,664 --> 00:15:54,332 and he couldn't have pushed her 274 00:15:54,416 --> 00:15:56,960 because he wasn't there. 275 00:16:02,382 --> 00:16:03,633 [Faith] James Sythe... 276 00:16:06,845 --> 00:16:08,096 took an innocent life. 277 00:16:09,473 --> 00:16:10,557 James Sythe... 278 00:16:11,266 --> 00:16:12,558 is an innocent man. 279 00:16:16,521 --> 00:16:17,772 Thank you. 280 00:16:24,738 --> 00:16:25,947 [retching] 281 00:16:30,535 --> 00:16:32,119 [toilet flushing] 282 00:16:40,712 --> 00:16:41,879 [faucet running] 283 00:16:43,256 --> 00:16:44,382 Damn, man. 284 00:16:45,300 --> 00:16:46,759 - You... You all right? - Mm-hmm. 285 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:48,260 [spitting] 286 00:16:48,345 --> 00:16:50,597 Yeah. Just those crime scene pictures. 287 00:16:51,598 --> 00:16:53,641 Never had a strong stomach. [sniffs] 288 00:16:54,017 --> 00:16:55,018 Yeah. 289 00:16:55,685 --> 00:16:57,728 All right. Well, you have a good night. 290 00:16:57,812 --> 00:16:58,813 You too. 291 00:17:13,328 --> 00:17:17,498 God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, 292 00:17:17,582 --> 00:17:20,293 the courage to change the things that I can, 293 00:17:20,377 --> 00:17:22,837 and the wisdom to know the difference. 294 00:17:24,130 --> 00:17:25,297 Great work, everybody. 295 00:17:25,382 --> 00:17:26,800 Keep coming back. 296 00:17:26,883 --> 00:17:28,926 - It works if you work it. - It works if you work it. 297 00:17:29,010 --> 00:17:30,261 Great job, everybody. 298 00:17:31,429 --> 00:17:32,263 Right on, bro! 299 00:17:35,267 --> 00:17:36,268 Hey, Justin. 300 00:17:36,768 --> 00:17:37,769 Hey! 301 00:17:37,852 --> 00:17:39,103 You were quiet tonight. 302 00:17:39,187 --> 00:17:41,480 Yeah. I've got a lot on my mind. 303 00:17:41,565 --> 00:17:44,568 Yeah, I can tell. You want to talk about it? 304 00:17:46,027 --> 00:17:49,113 Okay, look, whatever it is, my advice is the same. 305 00:17:49,197 --> 00:17:51,073 You know what to do. 306 00:17:51,157 --> 00:17:53,367 We're only as sick as our secrets. 307 00:17:53,952 --> 00:17:56,371 - Yeah. - Okay, I'm always here for you. 308 00:18:05,255 --> 00:18:07,215 [keyboard clacking] 309 00:18:44,461 --> 00:18:45,462 [man] Working late? 310 00:18:47,297 --> 00:18:48,298 Be out of your way in a minute. 311 00:18:48,381 --> 00:18:49,965 Nah, take as long as you want. I'll come back. 312 00:18:51,676 --> 00:18:53,094 [objects clattering] 313 00:19:15,909 --> 00:19:16,910 - Hey. - Hey. 314 00:19:17,869 --> 00:19:19,829 - Sorry I'm late. - That's okay. 315 00:19:20,413 --> 00:19:21,580 How was the meeting? 316 00:19:21,665 --> 00:19:22,707 It was good. 317 00:19:22,791 --> 00:19:25,084 I stayed after to talk with Larry for a bit. 318 00:19:26,544 --> 00:19:28,003 You okay? Your heart. 319 00:19:28,338 --> 00:19:30,298 - Hmm? - Are you okay? 320 00:19:31,675 --> 00:19:32,676 Yeah, I'm good. 321 00:19:33,968 --> 00:19:35,594 Everything's going to be fine. 322 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:39,098 We're going to be a family soon. 323 00:19:39,641 --> 00:19:40,558 [Justin] Hmm. 324 00:19:40,850 --> 00:19:42,685 Very soon, I hope. [chuckles] 325 00:19:52,612 --> 00:19:54,155 [tires screeching] 326 00:19:56,157 --> 00:19:57,658 [panting] What the... 327 00:20:11,047 --> 00:20:14,216 I'd seen them in there before. A couple times. Um... 328 00:20:14,342 --> 00:20:16,052 It was always the same thing. 329 00:20:16,136 --> 00:20:19,139 They would start off fun and flirty, and then, 330 00:20:19,305 --> 00:20:21,807 after a few drinks, things would change. 331 00:20:21,891 --> 00:20:23,559 Change, how? 332 00:20:23,643 --> 00:20:25,853 That night, she came in 333 00:20:25,937 --> 00:20:29,857 trying to talk to him, like, seriously, you know? 334 00:20:29,941 --> 00:20:32,234 But he wasn't having it. 335 00:20:33,194 --> 00:20:35,487 - What's wrong with you? - What, do you want me to disagree? 336 00:20:35,572 --> 00:20:37,365 No. I want you to say, "I love you, too." 337 00:20:38,366 --> 00:20:40,451 - I basically did. - I want you to say, "I love you, too." 338 00:20:40,535 --> 00:20:43,079 Read between the goddamn lines, I said, "Yeah." 339 00:20:43,163 --> 00:20:44,998 - [Kendall] What lines? - [James] I'm sick of this shit. 340 00:20:45,081 --> 00:20:46,499 [Kendall] What lines are you talking about? 341 00:20:46,583 --> 00:20:48,167 - [James] Hey, get out of my face! - [glass breaking] 342 00:20:48,668 --> 00:20:52,213 [woman] He got mad. Like, scary. 343 00:20:52,297 --> 00:20:54,048 She leaves. 344 00:20:56,259 --> 00:20:59,637 He follows her outside. So I started filming. 345 00:20:59,721 --> 00:21:00,555 Hey! 346 00:21:01,473 --> 00:21:02,599 What the hell are you doing? 347 00:21:03,183 --> 00:21:04,434 What are you doing? 348 00:21:04,517 --> 00:21:05,643 I want to go home. 349 00:21:08,021 --> 00:21:09,856 - I don't want to do this anymore. - Do what? 350 00:21:09,939 --> 00:21:11,982 [Kendall] I'm done. You're embarrassing! 351 00:21:12,066 --> 00:21:14,610 [James] What are you talking about? Who cares what these idiots think? 352 00:21:16,738 --> 00:21:18,448 What are you going to do? Hit me? 353 00:21:18,990 --> 00:21:20,157 - Relax. I'm sorry. - Don't touch me. 354 00:21:20,241 --> 00:21:21,408 - It was... - What are you going to do? 355 00:21:21,493 --> 00:21:23,286 - How dare you? - Are you kidding me? 356 00:21:23,369 --> 00:21:24,370 Bring it on! 357 00:21:26,748 --> 00:21:28,583 You better get the fuck out of here right now. 358 00:21:31,878 --> 00:21:35,298 Fine, walk home, in the rain, you stupid bitch! 359 00:21:38,676 --> 00:21:41,345 - And, Kendall, we ain't over! - I'm done, James. 360 00:21:50,146 --> 00:21:51,480 So she left... 361 00:21:52,148 --> 00:21:53,691 then what happened? 362 00:21:53,775 --> 00:21:57,904 He followed her out of the parking lot and onto Old Quarry Road. 363 00:21:57,987 --> 00:22:00,781 Thank you. No further questions, Your Honor. 364 00:22:02,367 --> 00:22:05,203 So you saw him walk down Old Quarry Road? 365 00:22:05,286 --> 00:22:06,453 Yes. 366 00:22:07,705 --> 00:22:10,582 Did you know that his car was parked down on Old Quarry Road? 367 00:22:11,251 --> 00:22:12,126 No. 368 00:22:13,670 --> 00:22:14,504 No. 369 00:22:15,213 --> 00:22:16,380 Were you drinking that night? 370 00:22:16,464 --> 00:22:18,174 Objection, Your Honor. 371 00:22:18,758 --> 00:22:19,800 Overruled. 372 00:22:20,510 --> 00:22:21,969 Were you drinking that night? 373 00:22:23,054 --> 00:22:24,430 Yes. 374 00:22:24,514 --> 00:22:29,014 So you don't know how far he followed her down Old Quarry Road, do you? 375 00:22:30,895 --> 00:22:34,899 No. Uh, at that point, I had stopped filming and I went back inside. 376 00:22:36,317 --> 00:22:37,568 No more questions. 377 00:22:38,528 --> 00:22:40,154 [Judge Thelma] Does the State have any more questions? 378 00:22:41,114 --> 00:22:42,532 No more questions, Your Honor. 379 00:22:46,786 --> 00:22:48,537 [Judge Thelma] Thank you. You may step down. 380 00:22:49,289 --> 00:22:50,873 I was at the bar till close. 381 00:22:51,833 --> 00:22:53,876 I didn't see either one of them come back in. 382 00:22:54,669 --> 00:22:57,421 And then the next day, I opened, and I did what I always do. 383 00:22:57,505 --> 00:22:59,924 I took the night's trash out to the dumpster. 384 00:23:03,469 --> 00:23:06,555 Miss! Miss! I'm sorry. I need your help. 385 00:23:06,639 --> 00:23:08,766 Because of the rain the night before, 386 00:23:09,642 --> 00:23:11,852 the trails were all muddy and wet. 387 00:23:14,772 --> 00:23:17,107 So I had to cut up to Old Quarry by the bridge 388 00:23:17,191 --> 00:23:18,734 in order to get back to the road. 389 00:23:32,290 --> 00:23:34,208 [birds cawing] 390 00:23:36,836 --> 00:23:41,336 Right. And just to be clear, when you found Kendall Carter, she was dead? 391 00:23:44,469 --> 00:23:47,472 Her head was in a pool of blood. 392 00:23:48,514 --> 00:23:49,556 It was awful. 393 00:23:52,810 --> 00:23:55,604 Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Reed. I know it isn't easy. 394 00:23:57,148 --> 00:23:58,149 That's all I have. 395 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,111 Mr. Resnick, your witness. 396 00:24:03,363 --> 00:24:07,863 Mr. Reed, you hike those trails in the woods frequently, don't you? 397 00:24:09,285 --> 00:24:10,327 Yes, sir. 398 00:24:10,411 --> 00:24:11,912 Twice a week at least. 399 00:24:11,996 --> 00:24:14,915 In your opinion, is the hike down the hillside difficult? 400 00:24:15,625 --> 00:24:16,542 Yes. 401 00:24:17,585 --> 00:24:21,088 I assume you wear hiking boots when you hike, Mr. Reed? Is that correct? 402 00:24:22,924 --> 00:24:23,925 Of course. 403 00:24:24,592 --> 00:24:26,635 This is a picture of Kendall Carter... 404 00:24:27,595 --> 00:24:30,264 the morning you found her, below Old Quarry Road. 405 00:24:31,641 --> 00:24:34,018 Can you please tell us what kind of shoes she's wearing? 406 00:24:36,980 --> 00:24:38,064 Looks like heels. 407 00:24:39,983 --> 00:24:40,984 Heels. 408 00:24:42,235 --> 00:24:44,570 And if she's walking along the edge of Old Quarry Road 409 00:24:44,654 --> 00:24:48,991 in a blinding rainstorm at night, in heels, 410 00:24:49,617 --> 00:24:54,117 and she suddenly lost her footing, it'd be next to impossible 411 00:24:54,414 --> 00:24:56,833 to prevent herself from falling, isn't that correct? 412 00:24:59,669 --> 00:25:00,628 Yes. 413 00:25:03,756 --> 00:25:04,757 Thank you. 414 00:25:06,551 --> 00:25:08,886 [man] She landed in a posterior position, 415 00:25:08,970 --> 00:25:10,054 which suggests 416 00:25:10,138 --> 00:25:12,765 she was pushed as opposed to a fall. 417 00:25:12,849 --> 00:25:16,686 Rigor mortis indicated the victim had been dead for around nine hours. 418 00:25:18,438 --> 00:25:19,397 And the cause of death? 419 00:25:19,480 --> 00:25:22,065 The severity of her skull fractures suggests 420 00:25:22,150 --> 00:25:25,236 she was struck with a non-specific blunt instrument. 421 00:25:26,738 --> 00:25:28,698 And the manner of death? 422 00:25:29,824 --> 00:25:30,825 Homicide. 423 00:25:33,119 --> 00:25:35,538 [Faith] Thank you. No more questions. 424 00:25:38,416 --> 00:25:41,043 The witness is yours, Mr. Resnick. 425 00:25:41,127 --> 00:25:44,004 Is it possible that she sustained her head injuries 426 00:25:44,088 --> 00:25:45,297 from hitting the rocks? 427 00:25:45,381 --> 00:25:48,425 Possible, sure, but in my professional opinion, it's not likely. 428 00:25:48,509 --> 00:25:50,052 But possible. 429 00:25:53,139 --> 00:25:54,014 That's all from me. 430 00:25:59,228 --> 00:26:01,897 Thank you for your testimony. You may step down. 431 00:26:06,152 --> 00:26:09,196 On October 25th of last year, you lived on Old Quarry Road. 432 00:26:09,280 --> 00:26:10,406 - Correct? - Yes. 433 00:26:10,490 --> 00:26:13,159 And do you remember anything unusual happening that evening? 434 00:26:13,242 --> 00:26:16,036 I saw a man get out of his car in a storm. 435 00:26:16,579 --> 00:26:17,997 Do you remember what time that was? 436 00:26:18,081 --> 00:26:20,083 It was 11:48 on the button. 437 00:26:20,958 --> 00:26:22,084 I looked at the clock. 438 00:26:22,877 --> 00:26:25,796 I heard thunder, and so I went to the window, 439 00:26:25,880 --> 00:26:27,214 and lightning lit up the sky. 440 00:26:28,466 --> 00:26:29,592 There he was. 441 00:26:29,675 --> 00:26:30,634 What was he doing? 442 00:26:31,302 --> 00:26:34,596 He looked around, he went over to the side of the road. 443 00:26:37,141 --> 00:26:38,600 Peered over the railing... 444 00:26:39,727 --> 00:26:42,438 got back in his car, and drove off. 445 00:26:43,564 --> 00:26:45,357 And is that man you saw that night, here, 446 00:26:45,441 --> 00:26:46,567 in the courtroom today, do you know? 447 00:26:46,651 --> 00:26:47,735 Can you point him out? 448 00:26:52,949 --> 00:26:54,116 Yes, he is here today. 449 00:26:55,910 --> 00:26:57,119 That's him right there. 450 00:26:58,412 --> 00:27:00,705 Let the record reflect that the witness has 451 00:27:00,790 --> 00:27:02,833 identified the man he saw as the defendant, 452 00:27:02,917 --> 00:27:04,710 James Michael Sythe. 453 00:27:05,837 --> 00:27:07,255 No more questions, Your Honor. 454 00:27:08,965 --> 00:27:12,885 All right. This feels like a good time to break for the day. 455 00:27:13,511 --> 00:27:17,806 This court is in recess until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning when we will 456 00:27:17,890 --> 00:27:19,725 pick up here where we left off. 457 00:27:22,687 --> 00:27:23,813 [birds chirping] 458 00:27:31,821 --> 00:27:32,905 Justin, what's going on? 459 00:27:34,949 --> 00:27:36,116 I need a lawyer. 460 00:27:38,119 --> 00:27:40,371 Okay. Give me a dollar. 461 00:27:40,454 --> 00:27:42,539 And I'm not joking, that gives us attorney-client privilege. 462 00:27:42,623 --> 00:27:43,582 Take a seat. 463 00:27:46,961 --> 00:27:51,256 So I... I went to clear my head, and found myself at Rowdy's Hideaway... 464 00:27:52,925 --> 00:27:56,303 Ordered a drink, and sat there for a while, then I got up and left. 465 00:27:56,387 --> 00:27:58,555 I got to the car. It was raining. 466 00:27:59,473 --> 00:28:01,766 I turned back onto Old Quarry, I went about 467 00:28:01,851 --> 00:28:04,478 a quarter of a mile and I hit something. 468 00:28:06,063 --> 00:28:07,314 I got out of the car, and I looked around. 469 00:28:07,398 --> 00:28:08,524 I checked, I didn't see anything, 470 00:28:08,608 --> 00:28:11,319 and I figured it was a deer that ran off, 471 00:28:11,402 --> 00:28:14,071 and then I got back in the car, and went home. 472 00:28:17,366 --> 00:28:18,950 Okay, what's the problem? 473 00:28:19,702 --> 00:28:23,080 I got called for jury duty. The Kendall Carter case? 474 00:28:24,415 --> 00:28:26,458 They found her body in a creek bed... 475 00:28:27,877 --> 00:28:30,754 about a quarter mile from Rowdy's Hideaway last October. 476 00:28:33,674 --> 00:28:35,008 What are you telling me? 477 00:28:38,304 --> 00:28:39,930 Maybe I didn't hit a deer. 478 00:28:43,768 --> 00:28:45,311 I... I don't know what to do. 479 00:28:47,188 --> 00:28:48,731 You were at a bar and you had a drink? 480 00:28:48,814 --> 00:28:50,232 Yes, but I didn't touch it. 481 00:28:50,316 --> 00:28:51,608 Doesn't matter. 482 00:28:51,692 --> 00:28:54,236 Given your history, there isn't a jury in the world 483 00:28:54,320 --> 00:28:55,946 that would believe you were sober. 484 00:28:56,030 --> 00:28:58,907 But if I was coming forward voluntarily, that has to count for something, right? 485 00:28:58,991 --> 00:29:00,575 If I come forward and I tell them the truth... 486 00:29:00,660 --> 00:29:03,496 Then your prior DUls, and the fact that you were at a bar 487 00:29:03,579 --> 00:29:06,456 gives the State reason to charge you with first degree vehicular homicide... 488 00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:07,624 or even felony murder. 489 00:29:07,708 --> 00:29:09,584 That's 30 years to life. 490 00:29:09,669 --> 00:29:10,544 What? 491 00:29:10,628 --> 00:29:14,381 If you were to come forward right now, you will be completely screwed. 492 00:29:16,384 --> 00:29:17,385 That's it? 493 00:29:22,807 --> 00:29:23,808 I'm sorry. 494 00:29:26,644 --> 00:29:29,229 The defense calls James Sythe, Your Honor. 495 00:29:32,441 --> 00:29:33,984 [Judge Thelma] Please raise your right hand. 496 00:29:34,860 --> 00:29:36,653 Do you swear to tell the truth, 497 00:29:36,737 --> 00:29:38,989 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, 498 00:29:39,073 --> 00:29:39,948 so help you God? 499 00:29:40,032 --> 00:29:41,158 Yes, Your Honor. 500 00:29:41,242 --> 00:29:43,744 All right. Have a seat. 501 00:29:46,831 --> 00:29:49,333 Please state your name for the record. 502 00:29:49,417 --> 00:29:51,293 James Michael Sythe. 503 00:29:53,337 --> 00:29:55,047 [Judge Thelma] Mr. Resnick, your witness. 504 00:29:55,131 --> 00:29:58,968 Okay, James, let's talk about what happened the night of October 25th. 505 00:29:59,051 --> 00:30:00,302 Can you tell us what happened? 506 00:30:00,386 --> 00:30:01,804 Yeah. Um... 507 00:30:02,138 --> 00:30:06,392 Kendall and I went to Rowdy's to have a few drinks, get some food. 508 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:11,230 We were having fun, shots and pool, played some darts, you know. 509 00:30:12,064 --> 00:30:15,442 Now there's been testimony that you guys argued. 510 00:30:15,526 --> 00:30:17,736 You don't deny that, do you? 511 00:30:17,820 --> 00:30:19,154 No. No, yeah. 512 00:30:19,822 --> 00:30:21,907 She got really drunk and she was... 513 00:30:22,575 --> 00:30:23,909 She was giving me a hard time. 514 00:30:24,493 --> 00:30:25,494 What do you mean? 515 00:30:26,537 --> 00:30:30,916 She'd been going on about us moving in together for a couple of weeks and I... 516 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:33,711 just kept telling her that I didn't think that I was ready. 517 00:30:34,462 --> 00:30:35,463 We'll see. 518 00:30:37,048 --> 00:30:38,883 - We'll see. - What do you mean "We'll see"? 519 00:30:38,966 --> 00:30:40,467 [James] And she just wasn't having it. 520 00:30:40,551 --> 00:30:41,677 She said I didn't love her. 521 00:30:43,387 --> 00:30:44,721 And she stormed out. 522 00:30:45,264 --> 00:30:46,390 And then what happened? 523 00:30:47,767 --> 00:30:49,852 We argued in the parking lot. 524 00:30:49,935 --> 00:30:52,020 - I don't want to do this anymore. - Do what? 525 00:30:52,104 --> 00:30:53,313 I want to go home. 526 00:30:53,898 --> 00:30:54,899 I'm done. 527 00:30:54,982 --> 00:30:56,692 Fine. Get out of here. Go walk home. 528 00:30:58,694 --> 00:31:01,113 Go walk home then. In the rain. 529 00:31:04,867 --> 00:31:07,202 And she was just out of her head, you know? 530 00:31:07,286 --> 00:31:09,579 Screaming at me and walked off. 531 00:31:10,706 --> 00:31:11,957 [Eric] And what did you do? 532 00:31:12,958 --> 00:31:17,379 [James] Followed her, at first, but it was cold, it was raining. 533 00:31:18,672 --> 00:31:20,131 I remember getting in my car. 534 00:31:20,841 --> 00:31:22,342 So I was parked next to 535 00:31:22,426 --> 00:31:24,010 mile marker 217. 536 00:31:27,223 --> 00:31:30,935 My niece is born February 17th, so that just... 537 00:31:33,145 --> 00:31:35,313 I don't know, pulled me out of everything, 538 00:31:35,398 --> 00:31:37,983 then turned around, and just drove home. 539 00:31:44,907 --> 00:31:49,407 And we'd see each other the next day, and we'd work it out... 540 00:31:51,038 --> 00:31:52,039 like always. 541 00:31:53,999 --> 00:31:56,376 Look, was I stupid? 542 00:31:57,670 --> 00:31:59,296 For not wanting to move in with her? 543 00:32:00,339 --> 00:32:02,215 So I could see her face every day? 544 00:32:04,218 --> 00:32:05,219 Absolutely, yeah. 545 00:32:07,096 --> 00:32:09,348 But I could never put my hands on her like that. 546 00:32:13,727 --> 00:32:15,270 I couldn't do that to her. 547 00:32:16,313 --> 00:32:17,522 I loved her. 548 00:32:20,192 --> 00:32:21,860 Now, look, I understand... 549 00:32:23,070 --> 00:32:26,073 with my past, and the mistakes that I've made, 550 00:32:26,157 --> 00:32:28,951 I know what you're thinking, I do. And I get it. 551 00:32:31,620 --> 00:32:32,621 But I'm... 552 00:32:33,330 --> 00:32:35,123 I'm not that guy anymore. 553 00:32:36,167 --> 00:32:37,376 Okay, I've changed. 554 00:32:39,420 --> 00:32:43,215 I left that life behind me, and I thought I was doing really good. 555 00:32:46,302 --> 00:32:47,803 I don't know what happened. 556 00:32:48,804 --> 00:32:51,348 I went home. I drove home. 557 00:32:57,771 --> 00:32:59,773 I know how difficult this is for you, James. 558 00:33:01,859 --> 00:33:03,318 You take your time, and... 559 00:33:03,944 --> 00:33:05,278 let me know when you're ready. 560 00:33:07,156 --> 00:33:08,115 I'm good. 561 00:33:10,659 --> 00:33:13,036 I'm gonna show you a video now, okay? 562 00:33:13,120 --> 00:33:14,830 And then I'm gonna ask you some questions. 563 00:33:17,041 --> 00:33:20,711 [James] It's fine. I'm not mad. Why didn't you say it to me? 564 00:33:26,258 --> 00:33:27,425 Did you see that? 565 00:33:27,510 --> 00:33:29,595 - That's for you. - [Kendall] That's my guy. 566 00:33:32,181 --> 00:33:34,141 - I love you. - I love you, too. 567 00:33:34,767 --> 00:33:35,976 Did you miss or make it? 568 00:33:36,060 --> 00:33:37,519 - [Kendall] No, I didn't make it. - You missed it. 569 00:33:38,062 --> 00:33:41,023 Well, let me help you. You're good luck. Come here. 570 00:33:41,857 --> 00:33:42,858 [Kendall] I was. 571 00:33:50,032 --> 00:33:51,241 [James] Okay, turn that shit off. 572 00:33:51,784 --> 00:33:52,826 [Kendall] Okay. 573 00:33:56,580 --> 00:33:57,831 [Eric] Who took that video? 574 00:33:58,541 --> 00:33:59,542 Kendall. 575 00:34:01,627 --> 00:34:02,711 When? 576 00:34:02,795 --> 00:34:04,171 October 25th. 577 00:34:05,130 --> 00:34:06,339 Of last year. 578 00:34:06,924 --> 00:34:08,008 And where? 579 00:34:09,093 --> 00:34:10,969 At Rowdy's Hideaway. 580 00:34:14,306 --> 00:34:16,516 Thank you, James. No more questions. 581 00:34:20,271 --> 00:34:21,772 Prosecution, your witness. 582 00:34:22,690 --> 00:34:26,985 Mr. Sythe, you just stated that you loved Kendall Carter. 583 00:34:27,069 --> 00:34:28,278 Is that right? 584 00:34:28,988 --> 00:34:29,989 More than anything. 585 00:34:31,365 --> 00:34:32,991 And on the night of October 25th, 586 00:34:33,075 --> 00:34:34,826 you and Kendall drove to Rowdy's Hideaway. 587 00:34:34,910 --> 00:34:35,911 Is that right? 588 00:34:35,995 --> 00:34:37,496 We took my car, yeah. 589 00:34:38,622 --> 00:34:40,874 And when you got there, the two of you started drinking, is that right? 590 00:34:42,293 --> 00:34:44,211 Yeah. It's a bar. 591 00:34:44,295 --> 00:34:46,380 And then the two of you started arguing. 592 00:34:46,463 --> 00:34:47,589 Is that right? 593 00:34:48,257 --> 00:34:49,091 Yeah. 594 00:34:50,426 --> 00:34:54,346 And during this argument, you knocked a beer bottle off the table. 595 00:34:54,430 --> 00:34:55,681 Is that right? 596 00:34:57,057 --> 00:34:58,349 Yeah, it was an accident. 597 00:34:59,685 --> 00:35:02,521 And then she left, and you went after her. 598 00:35:02,605 --> 00:35:03,606 Is that right? 599 00:35:03,689 --> 00:35:04,690 Yeah. 600 00:35:04,773 --> 00:35:08,109 And outside, the argument continued, and... 601 00:35:08,861 --> 00:35:13,323 it is your sworn testimony, that you left Kendall Carter alone 602 00:35:13,407 --> 00:35:17,536 to walk down a narrow two-lane road in the dark, drunk, 603 00:35:17,620 --> 00:35:20,748 in the pouring rain, in the middle of a thunderstorm. 604 00:35:22,958 --> 00:35:25,001 Is that how you treat someone you love? 605 00:35:29,632 --> 00:35:31,175 No more questions, Your Honor. 606 00:35:34,011 --> 00:35:36,304 Are there any further questions from the defense? 607 00:35:36,388 --> 00:35:38,306 No, Your Honor. The defense rests. 608 00:35:39,516 --> 00:35:42,185 Thank you for your testimony, you can step down. 609 00:35:51,320 --> 00:35:54,698 [Judge Thelma] Members of the jury, the evidence in this case is now closed. 610 00:35:54,782 --> 00:35:57,701 Attorneys, you may give your closing arguments at this time. 611 00:35:58,827 --> 00:36:00,620 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury... 612 00:36:02,873 --> 00:36:05,917 Kendall Carter's murder was a savage crime... 613 00:36:06,627 --> 00:36:08,545 committed by an evil man. 614 00:36:09,588 --> 00:36:11,381 An innocent man. 615 00:36:11,465 --> 00:36:15,135 An innocent man who was shattered... 616 00:36:15,719 --> 00:36:17,303 from losing the love of his life. 617 00:36:18,764 --> 00:36:22,642 We have an eyewitness who saw him at the crime scene at the time of death. 618 00:36:22,726 --> 00:36:26,646 In the middle of the night, in a blinding rainstorm, 619 00:36:27,398 --> 00:36:28,816 it could have been anyone. 620 00:36:28,899 --> 00:36:33,278 When she broke up with him that night and he realized she meant it, 621 00:36:33,362 --> 00:36:34,613 he snapped. 622 00:36:35,906 --> 00:36:37,616 And so, he bludgeoned her. 623 00:36:37,700 --> 00:36:40,953 No murder weapon was recovered. Nothing. 624 00:36:41,745 --> 00:36:42,871 Nothing. 625 00:36:42,955 --> 00:36:46,458 The defendant's DNA was all over the victim. 626 00:36:46,542 --> 00:36:47,543 No one else's. 627 00:36:47,626 --> 00:36:52,126 [Eric] The State says there was DNA. Of course, there was DNA. Of course. 628 00:36:52,214 --> 00:36:53,590 They were a couple. 629 00:36:53,674 --> 00:36:55,634 [Faith] Yeah, of course, they were a couple. 630 00:36:56,176 --> 00:36:57,677 Until they weren't. 631 00:36:57,761 --> 00:37:01,389 James Sythe bravely took the stand 632 00:37:01,974 --> 00:37:04,559 and admitted to some difficult truths. 633 00:37:05,144 --> 00:37:06,103 [Faith] That? [scoffs] 634 00:37:06,186 --> 00:37:08,897 That was all a performance, nothing else. 635 00:37:09,648 --> 00:37:10,732 [Eric] Look... 636 00:37:11,650 --> 00:37:13,860 I think we can all agree on this. 637 00:37:14,820 --> 00:37:18,281 The person responsible for Kendall Carter's death 638 00:37:18,991 --> 00:37:21,201 deserves to face justice. 639 00:37:21,785 --> 00:37:24,621 That person is James Sythe. 640 00:37:25,205 --> 00:37:26,497 [Eric] But that person... 641 00:37:27,374 --> 00:37:31,294 that evil man, is still out there. 642 00:37:32,963 --> 00:37:37,463 [Faith] All I ask is that you deliver a verdict that speaks the truth. 643 00:37:39,052 --> 00:37:41,304 The truth about what happened to Kendall. 644 00:37:42,097 --> 00:37:44,766 The truth about what happened on Old Quarry Road that night. 645 00:37:46,351 --> 00:37:47,935 And the truth about him. 646 00:37:51,565 --> 00:37:53,191 And the truth about him... 647 00:37:54,276 --> 00:37:58,196 is that James Michael Sythe is guilty. 648 00:37:59,239 --> 00:38:00,823 Find him guilty. 649 00:38:02,785 --> 00:38:05,496 [Eric] The truth is, James Sythe 650 00:38:06,205 --> 00:38:08,373 is not guilty. 651 00:38:11,210 --> 00:38:15,339 Find James Sythe not guilty. 652 00:38:17,966 --> 00:38:18,967 Thank you. 653 00:38:24,306 --> 00:38:25,307 Good luck. 654 00:38:25,390 --> 00:38:26,391 Thanks. 655 00:38:26,475 --> 00:38:27,934 Excuse me, everyone. 656 00:38:28,519 --> 00:38:30,938 If nobody objects, I'd really like to throw 657 00:38:31,021 --> 00:38:33,481 my name into the ring to be the forewoman. 658 00:38:33,565 --> 00:38:35,692 I've served on multiple juries. I know the ropes. 659 00:38:35,776 --> 00:38:37,611 - I'm cool with it. - Sure! 660 00:38:37,694 --> 00:38:39,237 Okay, great. Thanks. 661 00:38:39,321 --> 00:38:42,991 Okay. So, right now we can do one of two things. 662 00:38:43,075 --> 00:38:44,743 We can vote and talk 663 00:38:44,827 --> 00:38:46,161 or talk and vote. 664 00:38:46,245 --> 00:38:49,456 I suggest that we just vote and just get an idea where we all stand. 665 00:38:49,540 --> 00:38:50,666 - Does that sound good? - Yeah. 666 00:38:50,749 --> 00:38:53,752 - Agreed. - Okay. So, I vote "guilty." 667 00:38:53,836 --> 00:38:55,254 Yes, ma'am. Me, too. 668 00:38:56,505 --> 00:39:00,008 Me three. This whole thing is such a shame. 669 00:39:00,968 --> 00:39:03,762 Yeah. I definitely think that he did it. 670 00:39:03,846 --> 00:39:04,847 Definitely. 671 00:39:06,056 --> 00:39:07,057 I agree. 672 00:39:08,183 --> 00:39:09,684 Everything fits together. 673 00:39:10,561 --> 00:39:12,479 Yeah. Let him rot. 674 00:39:13,647 --> 00:39:14,648 Amen. 675 00:39:15,482 --> 00:39:19,027 Nine. So, that is nine for guilty. 676 00:39:20,404 --> 00:39:21,571 You, sir? Hi. 677 00:39:22,364 --> 00:39:24,407 Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, guilty's cool. 678 00:39:25,701 --> 00:39:26,535 Okay. 679 00:39:27,286 --> 00:39:30,372 And... You, sir? How about you? 680 00:39:30,455 --> 00:39:32,248 Kid should have pled out. 681 00:39:34,251 --> 00:39:35,752 And then there was one. 682 00:39:39,339 --> 00:39:40,506 [sighs] 683 00:39:47,306 --> 00:39:48,473 All right. So... 684 00:39:49,141 --> 00:39:50,809 what's it gonna be? You with us or what? 685 00:39:52,978 --> 00:39:53,979 [exhales] 686 00:39:58,859 --> 00:40:00,735 Don't you want to get home to your pregnant wife? 687 00:40:00,819 --> 00:40:01,778 Of course I do. 688 00:40:01,862 --> 00:40:03,363 All right. So, what's the problem? 689 00:40:05,365 --> 00:40:07,241 You know, this is somebody's life we're dealing with. 690 00:40:07,326 --> 00:40:09,578 Shouldn't we at least talk about it? 691 00:40:12,247 --> 00:40:13,623 This is a joke. 692 00:40:14,499 --> 00:40:16,667 No, it's... Look, it's a deliberation. 693 00:40:16,752 --> 00:40:19,045 You are ready to send this man to prison, 694 00:40:19,129 --> 00:40:20,505 maybe forever, just like that? 695 00:40:20,589 --> 00:40:21,756 [Marcus] And? 696 00:40:22,883 --> 00:40:24,384 I heard the facts of the case. Did you? 697 00:40:24,468 --> 00:40:25,469 [Yolanda] Yeah, right. 698 00:40:25,552 --> 00:40:28,179 The lawyer didn't prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, 699 00:40:28,263 --> 00:40:29,389 that he was innocent. 700 00:40:29,473 --> 00:40:30,474 Well, he doesn't have to. 701 00:40:30,557 --> 00:40:32,225 The burden of proof is on the prosecution. 702 00:40:32,935 --> 00:40:36,480 Does anyone have even the slightest hesitation that James Sythe is guilty? 703 00:40:37,940 --> 00:40:38,941 I mean... 704 00:40:39,983 --> 00:40:42,110 Look, if you have to think, you aren't sure. 705 00:40:42,194 --> 00:40:43,028 No. 706 00:40:43,111 --> 00:40:46,572 What I'm sure of is, I got three kids at home I got to get back to. 707 00:40:46,657 --> 00:40:48,075 Look, we all have lives. 708 00:40:48,158 --> 00:40:49,450 - None of us want to be here. - Okay. 709 00:40:49,534 --> 00:40:50,952 How about we... 710 00:40:51,036 --> 00:40:55,536 Why don't you just tell us what your issue is or your issues are... 711 00:40:55,749 --> 00:40:57,417 and then we can all talk through it? 712 00:40:57,501 --> 00:40:59,252 I don't have an issue. 713 00:41:00,879 --> 00:41:03,047 Okay. So, you just like pissing me off, then? Or what? 714 00:41:03,131 --> 00:41:05,591 No. Look, I... I have questions. 715 00:41:05,676 --> 00:41:06,593 [Marcus] Nah. 716 00:41:06,677 --> 00:41:08,679 That's just your guilt talking. 717 00:41:09,972 --> 00:41:10,973 What do you mean? 718 00:41:14,476 --> 00:41:18,313 You want to go home to your little neighborhood and tell them... 719 00:41:18,397 --> 00:41:20,065 "We did right by that boy. 720 00:41:20,148 --> 00:41:23,359 We gave him a fair shake, just like anybody else." 721 00:41:23,443 --> 00:41:24,402 [man] Whoa, man. Hold up. 722 00:41:24,486 --> 00:41:25,904 Why're you getting on him like that? 723 00:41:25,988 --> 00:41:28,115 Hey, mind your own damn business, all right, little fella? 724 00:41:28,198 --> 00:41:30,700 - Excuse me? - That's enough. Both of you. 725 00:41:33,078 --> 00:41:34,913 Please, Mr. Kemp, go on. 726 00:41:35,497 --> 00:41:36,498 Thank you, ma'am. 727 00:41:37,749 --> 00:41:40,752 All I'm trying to say is, let's put everything else aside for a minute 728 00:41:40,836 --> 00:41:42,754 and just remember two key points. Um... 729 00:41:43,588 --> 00:41:45,965 One, Sythe went to trial instead of taking a plea, 730 00:41:46,550 --> 00:41:49,177 and two, he testified instead of taking the fifth. 731 00:41:49,970 --> 00:41:51,054 Right? I mean... 732 00:41:51,596 --> 00:41:52,805 it doesn't mean he's innocent, 733 00:41:52,889 --> 00:41:54,724 but I think he's earned just a few hours of our time, 734 00:41:54,808 --> 00:41:55,767 just to be sure. 735 00:41:56,476 --> 00:41:57,310 Uh, he's right. 736 00:41:58,145 --> 00:42:01,148 You're right. We should take the time and we should go over it. 737 00:42:01,231 --> 00:42:03,441 Fine. Fine, but it's a waste of time. 738 00:42:04,359 --> 00:42:05,818 Any other group of 12 people would arrive 739 00:42:05,902 --> 00:42:07,570 at the exact same decision we did. 740 00:42:07,654 --> 00:42:10,156 [Yolanda] Mm-hmm. That part right there. 741 00:42:11,616 --> 00:42:14,452 The State has the truth on its side. 742 00:42:14,536 --> 00:42:17,038 James Sythe is going to pay for what he did. 743 00:42:17,122 --> 00:42:19,457 And I will get justice for Kendall Carter 744 00:42:19,541 --> 00:42:23,086 and every woman who is a victim of domestic abuse. 745 00:42:23,170 --> 00:42:26,339 How do you feel about the latest polling that a verdict in the Sythe trial 746 00:42:26,423 --> 00:42:28,675 carries a five-point swing in the district attorney race? 747 00:42:28,759 --> 00:42:31,595 Oh, come on. You know I can't comment on that. 748 00:42:31,678 --> 00:42:33,262 Okay. Thank you, everybody. 749 00:42:40,145 --> 00:42:44,274 So, I'm just going to start with what I think 750 00:42:44,775 --> 00:42:47,235 is the most damning evidence. 751 00:42:47,319 --> 00:42:51,819 Which was, the man who saw Sythe on the road... 752 00:42:52,199 --> 00:42:55,368 at the railing, directly above where Kendall Carter's body was found. 753 00:42:55,452 --> 00:42:56,661 Yes, exactly. 754 00:42:57,245 --> 00:42:58,871 So, what's left to even talk about? 755 00:42:58,955 --> 00:43:01,832 Well, he was a few hundred feet away looking from across the bridge. 756 00:43:01,917 --> 00:43:05,295 And it was the middle of the night, and through pouring rain. 757 00:43:05,879 --> 00:43:08,506 Yeah. And I've actually done a bunch of landscaping work up there. 758 00:43:08,590 --> 00:43:11,634 That whole area is covered by trees. it'd be hard to see. 759 00:43:11,718 --> 00:43:14,303 The man made a positive identification. 760 00:43:14,387 --> 00:43:16,806 Yeah, but dude's kinda ancient, though. 761 00:43:17,974 --> 00:43:22,103 Well, this old bird has 20-20 vision with my glasses. 762 00:43:22,187 --> 00:43:23,354 [Yolanda] Come on, y'all. 763 00:43:23,438 --> 00:43:26,065 It's his testimony. He's not lying. I mean, why would he lie? 764 00:43:26,149 --> 00:43:28,276 And the question here means that we think he's lying. 765 00:43:28,360 --> 00:43:29,486 I don't think he's lying. 766 00:43:29,569 --> 00:43:30,861 You think he's lying? 767 00:43:30,946 --> 00:43:32,238 - No, I don't think he's lying... - [Yolanda] Okay. 768 00:43:32,322 --> 00:43:33,781 So, what the hell are we talking about? 769 00:43:33,865 --> 00:43:37,410 Look, I'm just saying... Okay. The man, he saw somebody at the railing, right? 770 00:43:37,494 --> 00:43:38,536 Can we all agree on that? 771 00:43:38,620 --> 00:43:39,621 - Yeah. - Yes. 772 00:43:39,704 --> 00:43:41,455 Okay. So, isn't it possible 773 00:43:41,540 --> 00:43:43,625 that he saw someone other than James Sythe? 774 00:43:43,708 --> 00:43:44,959 Mm-mm. No, we can go back and forth 775 00:43:45,043 --> 00:43:46,711 all day on possibilities. That's not helpful. 776 00:43:46,795 --> 00:43:48,296 - Well, I think we should. - No, no, no. 777 00:43:48,380 --> 00:43:51,383 No. That's not our job. Our job is to just weigh the facts. 778 00:43:53,135 --> 00:43:57,635 Okay. Fact. 32 percent of homicides occur between domestic partners. 779 00:43:58,056 --> 00:44:01,809 Fact, the police arrested James Sythe two days after they found the body. 780 00:44:01,893 --> 00:44:04,770 Fact, they never questioned any other suspects. 781 00:44:04,855 --> 00:44:06,898 You watch too much TV, old man. 782 00:44:10,068 --> 00:44:11,027 Okay. 783 00:44:16,908 --> 00:44:18,200 You're a cop? 784 00:44:19,744 --> 00:44:20,745 I was. 785 00:44:21,413 --> 00:44:23,540 22 years. Robbery-homicide. 786 00:44:25,292 --> 00:44:26,501 Finally took the buyout, 787 00:44:26,585 --> 00:44:29,588 came down here to get away from those brutal Midwest winters 788 00:44:29,671 --> 00:44:31,130 and be closer to the grandkids. 789 00:44:31,214 --> 00:44:33,216 Why didn't you tell the lawyers? 790 00:44:33,300 --> 00:44:34,926 'Cause nobody asked. 791 00:44:35,010 --> 00:44:39,097 [chuckles] How about that? Well, their loss is our gain. 792 00:44:39,181 --> 00:44:41,391 So, what are you thinking, Officer? 793 00:44:41,474 --> 00:44:43,350 Detective. Um... 794 00:44:44,019 --> 00:44:45,020 Look, I think... 795 00:44:45,562 --> 00:44:48,856 it seems to me like the police, you know, followed the evidence, 796 00:44:48,940 --> 00:44:50,775 found their guy, built their case. 797 00:44:50,859 --> 00:44:52,861 Okay. So, what's wrong with that? 798 00:44:52,944 --> 00:44:54,779 It may be nothing, but tunnel vision like that 799 00:44:54,863 --> 00:44:56,865 can really bite you in the ass. 800 00:44:56,948 --> 00:45:01,035 They feed Sythe to that eyewitness, so, of course, that's who he IDs. 801 00:45:01,119 --> 00:45:02,703 Now, they're sure they've got their guy, 802 00:45:02,787 --> 00:45:05,539 so they just ignore anything that doesn't help their case. 803 00:45:05,624 --> 00:45:07,542 They stop asking questions. 804 00:45:08,126 --> 00:45:09,460 Confirmation bias. 805 00:45:09,544 --> 00:45:12,755 - Yeah, confirmation bias. Exactly. - Confirmation bias. 806 00:45:12,839 --> 00:45:14,298 There's no bad intentions. 807 00:45:14,382 --> 00:45:17,593 It's just a bunch of people trying to do the right thing, 808 00:45:17,677 --> 00:45:20,846 and they can't see everything they're doing wrong. 809 00:45:20,931 --> 00:45:22,307 It's a good point. 810 00:45:23,141 --> 00:45:27,641 And what about this blunt instrument murder weapon they kept talking about? 811 00:45:28,271 --> 00:45:30,690 The prosecutor said they couldn't recover it. 812 00:45:31,274 --> 00:45:33,276 So, he got rid of it. That's easy to do. 813 00:45:33,360 --> 00:45:37,238 Or he could have killed her with something other than a blunt instrument. 814 00:45:37,864 --> 00:45:38,906 Like what? 815 00:45:40,325 --> 00:45:41,617 Like a car? 816 00:45:42,702 --> 00:45:44,120 It could have been a hit-and-run. 817 00:45:45,664 --> 00:45:47,123 [Justin] Oh, shit. 818 00:45:47,207 --> 00:45:49,250 - Here. Let me help. - I'm sorry. Sorry. 819 00:45:49,876 --> 00:45:54,088 You know, that's a really, really good theory. Hit-and-run. 820 00:45:54,172 --> 00:45:55,047 Yeah. 821 00:45:55,131 --> 00:45:56,465 I mean, it's raining, it's night. 822 00:45:56,549 --> 00:45:58,259 Visibility's got to be terrible. 823 00:45:58,343 --> 00:46:01,179 Well, we know it was slippery, from that hiker's testimony. 824 00:46:01,263 --> 00:46:05,267 Wandering around in the dark in heels? Kids today... 825 00:46:06,559 --> 00:46:10,729 Um... It explains how she could have ended up in a creek. 826 00:46:10,814 --> 00:46:15,314 Mm-hmm. Okay. So, Sythe mowed her down instead of bashing her head in? 827 00:46:15,986 --> 00:46:18,697 What are we talking about here? What difference does it make? 828 00:46:18,780 --> 00:46:20,573 The guy is a piece of shit. 829 00:46:21,324 --> 00:46:24,869 Look, my gut is telling me that that kid is not a killer. 830 00:46:25,578 --> 00:46:27,997 - Okay. The other day, you voted guilty. - [Yolanda] Mm-hmm. 831 00:46:28,123 --> 00:46:30,750 No. No, I never said guilty. I said 832 00:46:30,834 --> 00:46:32,544 he should have taken a plea bargain. 833 00:46:33,128 --> 00:46:34,671 He's got a weak case. 834 00:46:34,754 --> 00:46:36,380 [Yolanda] Well, maybe there's a reason for that. 835 00:46:36,464 --> 00:46:38,674 Yeah. It's called a public defender. 836 00:46:39,551 --> 00:46:42,512 I mean, nothing against this guy. He seems pretty smart, 837 00:46:43,346 --> 00:46:46,557 but the PDs are working ten times the caseload of the DA's office 838 00:46:46,641 --> 00:46:47,933 on a fraction of the budget. 839 00:46:48,685 --> 00:46:50,019 It's just not a fair fight. 840 00:46:50,103 --> 00:46:51,729 Yeah, well, nothing is anymore. 841 00:46:52,564 --> 00:46:54,399 We'll just do the best we can. 842 00:46:54,482 --> 00:46:55,357 I hear you. 843 00:46:56,901 --> 00:47:00,112 And I got 22 years on the street that is telling me... 844 00:47:01,031 --> 00:47:03,158 there's a lot more to this case than we know. 845 00:47:03,825 --> 00:47:07,453 All right. Then, if you were still a detective, what would you do? 846 00:47:07,537 --> 00:47:08,621 Yeah. 847 00:47:09,748 --> 00:47:12,542 All right, y'all. That's it for today. 848 00:47:12,625 --> 00:47:15,711 See you back here at 9:00 a.m., Monday morning. 849 00:47:16,713 --> 00:47:18,965 Oh. And I almost forgot. Happy Halloween. 850 00:47:19,049 --> 00:47:21,384 [all] Happy Halloween! 851 00:47:23,261 --> 00:47:24,095 Hey! 852 00:47:24,179 --> 00:47:25,930 Yeah, it has been a minute. 853 00:47:26,014 --> 00:47:28,266 But I was hoping you could do me a solid. 854 00:47:29,476 --> 00:47:30,477 Hang on a sec. 855 00:47:35,940 --> 00:47:37,149 Yeah, I'm here. 856 00:47:47,369 --> 00:47:49,204 [keyboard clacking] 857 00:47:54,542 --> 00:47:59,042 "We cannot break the law. We can only break ourselves of the law." 858 00:48:00,131 --> 00:48:01,757 [knock on door] 859 00:48:02,842 --> 00:48:03,843 No decision yet. 860 00:48:03,927 --> 00:48:05,303 - [sighs] - We're breaking for the weekend. 861 00:48:05,387 --> 00:48:06,679 You're kidding. 862 00:48:06,763 --> 00:48:09,015 You never know what a dozen strangers are gonna do. 863 00:48:09,099 --> 00:48:11,101 Clearly. Okay. Well, thanks for letting me know. 864 00:48:11,184 --> 00:48:12,351 - See you Monday. - Mm-hmm. 865 00:48:12,435 --> 00:48:14,353 - Trick or treat! - Yeah. Have a good one. 866 00:48:16,147 --> 00:48:17,815 [sighs deeply] 867 00:49:03,236 --> 00:49:04,820 [cell phone ringing] 868 00:49:15,623 --> 00:49:17,708 [cell phone ringing] 869 00:49:20,170 --> 00:49:21,379 Hey, hon. 870 00:49:21,463 --> 00:49:24,799 Yeah, I'm heading back to the shop right now. 871 00:49:25,633 --> 00:49:26,634 Okay. 872 00:49:56,706 --> 00:49:57,707 Hey. 873 00:49:58,458 --> 00:50:00,251 - Hi. - Did you get my text? 874 00:50:02,754 --> 00:50:04,088 Oh, shit. 875 00:50:04,172 --> 00:50:08,050 Sorry. I'm sorry, I forgot. 876 00:50:08,885 --> 00:50:10,219 Does everything look okay? 877 00:50:12,597 --> 00:50:13,598 Are you okay? 878 00:50:19,938 --> 00:50:21,648 Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong? 879 00:50:21,731 --> 00:50:22,690 I'm scared. 880 00:50:24,692 --> 00:50:27,236 I'm scared. We didn't make it this far last time, and... 881 00:50:28,029 --> 00:50:29,030 I'm just scared. 882 00:50:30,281 --> 00:50:31,699 I don't want to be doing this alone. 883 00:50:31,783 --> 00:50:33,785 I don't want to go to these things alone. 884 00:50:34,911 --> 00:50:35,995 It's going to be okay. 885 00:50:36,538 --> 00:50:38,081 - It's going to be all right, I promise. - I don't understand why 886 00:50:38,164 --> 00:50:39,415 you weren't there today. 887 00:50:42,585 --> 00:50:44,837 How much longer is the trial going to go on for? 888 00:50:45,964 --> 00:50:49,300 [sighs] I have no idea. It's... 889 00:50:49,384 --> 00:50:50,968 Are you close to a verdict? 890 00:50:51,052 --> 00:50:54,346 - I'm not supposed to discuss the case... - Justin, are you close to a verdict? 891 00:50:54,430 --> 00:50:57,266 Well, it's ten to two for guilty. 892 00:50:59,352 --> 00:51:00,478 So then, Monday, 893 00:51:00,562 --> 00:51:02,772 can you just go in and sway the two holdouts 894 00:51:02,855 --> 00:51:03,897 and then be done with this? 895 00:51:04,774 --> 00:51:07,568 Well, I'm one of them. I... 896 00:51:09,529 --> 00:51:11,656 - Why? - I'm sorry, but they took one look 897 00:51:11,739 --> 00:51:12,823 at this guy and that was it. 898 00:51:12,907 --> 00:51:15,659 No discussion of the evidence, nothing. I had to do something. 899 00:51:18,913 --> 00:51:20,497 Everyone deserves a chance, right? 900 00:51:22,333 --> 00:51:24,877 I keep thinking where I'd be if you hadn't given me one. 901 00:51:31,175 --> 00:51:32,509 Can I ask you something? 902 00:51:33,886 --> 00:51:35,262 Yeah, sure. What? 903 00:51:36,556 --> 00:51:40,351 If I were to sell the 4Runner without telling someone it was in a wreck, 904 00:51:40,435 --> 00:51:42,603 but they're happy with the deal and there's no safety risks. 905 00:51:42,687 --> 00:51:44,647 - It was in the ad, Justin. - I know, I know, 906 00:51:44,731 --> 00:51:48,025 but just go with me. If they're never the wiser, 907 00:51:48,109 --> 00:51:49,985 then did I do anything wrong? 908 00:51:50,778 --> 00:51:51,612 No. 909 00:51:52,822 --> 00:51:54,073 I mean, I don't think so. 910 00:51:55,658 --> 00:51:56,659 Yeah. 911 00:51:59,579 --> 00:52:00,746 I'm going upstairs. 912 00:52:03,541 --> 00:52:05,042 Food's in the fridge. 913 00:52:05,126 --> 00:52:06,210 See you upstairs. 914 00:52:32,695 --> 00:52:35,572 There she is. Next round's on her. 915 00:52:35,657 --> 00:52:37,700 Bourbon. Neat. And... 916 00:52:37,784 --> 00:52:38,993 yeah, whatever he's having. 917 00:52:39,077 --> 00:52:41,954 What I'm having? What I'm having is a... 918 00:52:42,538 --> 00:52:43,830 - Thank you. -...great evening. 919 00:52:43,915 --> 00:52:47,168 - Isn't it a beautiful evening? - It should have been a two-hour verdict. 920 00:52:47,919 --> 00:52:49,754 What can I tell you? They're taking their job seriously. 921 00:52:49,837 --> 00:52:52,089 - I gave them a lot to think about. - Hmm. 922 00:52:52,799 --> 00:52:55,551 I got a mountain of evidence. You gave them smoke and mirrors. 923 00:52:55,635 --> 00:52:57,219 Where there's smoke, there's fire. 924 00:52:57,345 --> 00:53:00,389 Ah! I admire your optimism. 925 00:53:01,307 --> 00:53:02,308 [Eric] Look, here's the thing. 926 00:53:02,392 --> 00:53:03,976 You walk into court convinced of the guilt 927 00:53:04,060 --> 00:53:05,811 of the defendant. Me, I... 928 00:53:06,854 --> 00:53:09,731 I have no illusions about what I do. A lot of my clients are guilty 929 00:53:09,816 --> 00:53:13,194 and my job is to help make the best of a bad situation. 930 00:53:13,277 --> 00:53:16,947 But I'm telling you, I'm telling you, this guy didn't do it. 931 00:53:19,909 --> 00:53:23,495 And the fact that the jury's taking a little time 932 00:53:23,579 --> 00:53:26,498 gives me hope that things are working the way they should. 933 00:53:28,000 --> 00:53:31,878 Well, you enjoy that while it lasts. 934 00:53:35,133 --> 00:53:36,592 To the justice system. 935 00:53:38,177 --> 00:53:41,180 It ain't perfect, but it's the best we got. 936 00:53:51,441 --> 00:53:52,984 - Hey. - Hey. 937 00:53:53,067 --> 00:53:54,693 I'm sorry again, about yesterday. 938 00:53:54,777 --> 00:53:56,445 It's just that case wearing on me. 939 00:53:57,447 --> 00:53:58,614 I know. I can tell. 940 00:53:58,698 --> 00:54:00,032 - Yeah. - Trust your gut. 941 00:54:00,742 --> 00:54:01,993 You'll do the right thing. 942 00:54:02,368 --> 00:54:03,660 [doorbell ringing] 943 00:54:03,745 --> 00:54:04,954 Wait, wait, wait. 944 00:54:09,333 --> 00:54:11,251 - What's that? - It's my pitchfork. 945 00:54:11,335 --> 00:54:14,421 - Nice! - Yeah. Thanks. Homemade. 946 00:54:16,924 --> 00:54:19,551 - [kids] Trick or treat! - Hey! Happy Halloween! 947 00:54:19,635 --> 00:54:21,928 I love your costumes! Take two, everyone. 948 00:54:24,265 --> 00:54:25,307 Oliver? 949 00:54:25,391 --> 00:54:26,225 Hey, Ms. Crewson. 950 00:54:26,893 --> 00:54:29,395 Oliver, I didn't even recognize you! How are you? 951 00:54:29,729 --> 00:54:31,480 I'm good. Hi, Mr. Kemp. 952 00:54:31,564 --> 00:54:32,731 Hey, how's the writing going? 953 00:54:32,815 --> 00:54:34,983 - I'm on student paper now. - No way. That's awesome. 954 00:54:35,067 --> 00:54:36,318 - That's very cool. - Congrats. 955 00:54:36,402 --> 00:54:38,153 - Hey, have fun tonight. - We will. 956 00:54:38,237 --> 00:54:39,446 See you back at school? 957 00:54:39,530 --> 00:54:40,989 - Yeah. Next year. - Okay. 958 00:54:41,073 --> 00:54:42,449 Well, bye. 959 00:54:42,533 --> 00:54:43,992 - Bye! - Keep it up! 960 00:54:44,076 --> 00:54:46,286 - God, he's a giant. - I know. 961 00:54:46,370 --> 00:54:48,038 Happy Halloween. 962 00:54:52,877 --> 00:54:53,878 Thanks. 963 00:55:05,890 --> 00:55:07,808 - Hey. - Hey. 964 00:55:07,892 --> 00:55:09,977 Why'd you follow me after court on Friday? 965 00:55:10,645 --> 00:55:12,938 I picked your tail up, like, halfway out of the parking lot. 966 00:55:13,022 --> 00:55:15,232 I mean, green Toyota 4Runner, right? 967 00:55:15,316 --> 00:55:18,402 Yeah, well, you're not allowed 968 00:55:18,486 --> 00:55:20,571 to investigate the case outside the jury room. 969 00:55:21,489 --> 00:55:23,491 Yeah. Yeah, I know. 970 00:55:23,574 --> 00:55:26,577 But... I mean, somebody's got to. 971 00:55:27,370 --> 00:55:28,788 Don't you want to know what really happened? 972 00:55:28,871 --> 00:55:30,831 Yeah. Of course. 973 00:55:30,915 --> 00:55:33,959 Look, I, uh... I did some digging. 974 00:55:36,128 --> 00:55:39,256 This is every registered car in the county that was in for body work 975 00:55:39,340 --> 00:55:41,508 between October 26th and the end of last year. 976 00:55:41,592 --> 00:55:43,010 You're still about the hit-and-run? Come on, it's... 977 00:55:43,094 --> 00:55:44,887 Yeah, because that's a really good theory. 978 00:55:44,971 --> 00:55:48,599 Now, the automakers keep a detailed list of these repairs 979 00:55:48,683 --> 00:55:50,685 strictly for R and D purposes. 980 00:55:50,768 --> 00:55:52,728 They collect it from the dealers pro forma 981 00:55:52,812 --> 00:55:55,356 and then pay the mom-and-pop shops under the table. 982 00:55:55,439 --> 00:55:58,108 My partner and I recovered more cars than an impound this way. 983 00:55:58,192 --> 00:56:00,861 Right. But there must be hundreds of cars in there. 984 00:56:00,945 --> 00:56:02,780 Yeah, so process of elimination, 985 00:56:02,864 --> 00:56:05,116 which is what I spent my whole weekend doing. 986 00:56:05,783 --> 00:56:07,868 I mean, anything there's already a police report for, 987 00:56:07,952 --> 00:56:09,328 crossed off the list. 988 00:56:10,538 --> 00:56:11,914 And there's only going to be a very specific 989 00:56:11,998 --> 00:56:13,833 kind of damage with this kind of hit-and-run. 990 00:56:13,916 --> 00:56:17,586 - So a headlight, grille, hood. - Yeah. 991 00:56:17,670 --> 00:56:21,715 I narrowed it down to 15 vehicles that match that description on this list, 992 00:56:21,799 --> 00:56:25,886 one of which, by the way, a '96 Toyota 4Runner, Forest Green. 993 00:56:26,554 --> 00:56:28,514 I mean, that's the exact same car as yours, right? 994 00:56:29,098 --> 00:56:31,683 I mean, if that is your car, we can just cross it off the list. 995 00:56:32,602 --> 00:56:35,813 Right. Yeah. So what's the plan? 996 00:56:35,897 --> 00:56:38,274 Well, if you don't mind helping, 997 00:56:38,357 --> 00:56:41,151 there's only so many hours in the day, and we got to spend most of them here. 998 00:56:41,235 --> 00:56:44,071 So you want to help me with the legwork, and see if we can find our guy. 999 00:56:44,155 --> 00:56:46,824 Yeah. Okay. You know, you're reaching, but... 1000 00:56:46,908 --> 00:56:49,619 Look, I... It's a hit-and-run, kid. I feel it in my bones. 1001 00:56:49,702 --> 00:56:51,745 Dollars to doughnuts, our guy is on this list. 1002 00:56:52,330 --> 00:56:55,833 [bailiff] Good morning. Party time, y'all, let's go. 1003 00:56:58,586 --> 00:56:59,920 Fellas, wrap it up. 1004 00:57:00,004 --> 00:57:00,963 Thanks. 1005 00:57:04,175 --> 00:57:05,176 [bailiff] Let's go. 1006 00:57:07,219 --> 00:57:08,220 Goddamn it! 1007 00:57:08,804 --> 00:57:10,305 [grunts] 1008 00:57:10,806 --> 00:57:11,973 Everything all right over here? 1009 00:57:13,601 --> 00:57:15,060 Y'all working my nerve today. 1010 00:57:16,979 --> 00:57:18,230 What is all this? 1011 00:57:22,860 --> 00:57:24,903 Just... You two, wait for me. 1012 00:57:27,448 --> 00:57:30,701 Read instructions 0.01 for me, please. 1013 00:57:35,873 --> 00:57:37,541 "To maintain the integrity of the jury system, 1014 00:57:37,625 --> 00:57:40,794 I remind you that you must decide this case based only on the evidence 1015 00:57:40,878 --> 00:57:43,881 admitted during the trial and the law I will explain to you. 1016 00:57:43,965 --> 00:57:46,676 You may not conduct any research on your own about this case 1017 00:57:46,759 --> 00:57:49,428 or about any people or places mentioned during the trial." 1018 00:57:50,304 --> 00:57:53,640 Sounds to me like you two violated every sentence of that paragraph. 1019 00:57:53,724 --> 00:57:56,268 Your Honor, I move for a mistrial. He's a former cop. 1020 00:57:56,352 --> 00:57:58,437 Who knows what ideas he put in the jury's heads. 1021 00:57:58,521 --> 00:58:00,105 Failure to elicit his previous employment 1022 00:58:00,189 --> 00:58:03,275 during voir dire is on you, Mr. Resnick. 1023 00:58:03,359 --> 00:58:04,485 [Eric] It's misconduct. 1024 00:58:04,568 --> 00:58:06,695 Kick him off, Judge. There's no need to start over. 1025 00:58:06,779 --> 00:58:09,031 Our resources are already stretched so thin. 1026 00:58:12,118 --> 00:58:14,203 She's right. Motion denied. 1027 00:58:14,286 --> 00:58:15,495 Your Honor. You know... 1028 00:58:16,414 --> 00:58:17,748 As for you two... 1029 00:58:20,292 --> 00:58:22,127 You violated your oath as jurors. 1030 00:58:24,797 --> 00:58:27,466 Your Honor, if I may. 1031 00:58:27,550 --> 00:58:30,344 I upheld the oath I took as a police officer 1032 00:58:30,428 --> 00:58:34,849 to never betray my character, my integrity, or the public trust. 1033 00:58:40,479 --> 00:58:44,941 Mr. Chicowski, you are hereby removed from jury service. 1034 00:58:46,819 --> 00:58:47,903 On account of your background, 1035 00:58:47,987 --> 00:58:52,116 I'm going to make an exception and not find you in contempt of court. 1036 00:58:53,284 --> 00:58:54,285 Thank you, Your Honor. 1037 00:58:56,120 --> 00:58:59,957 So, Mr. Kemp, you are not a retired law enforcement officer, are you? 1038 00:59:00,041 --> 00:59:01,417 No. No, Your Honor. 1039 00:59:01,500 --> 00:59:06,000 So how do you explain your involvement in this transgression? 1040 00:59:07,298 --> 00:59:10,050 I obtained those documents on my own, Your Honor. 1041 00:59:10,134 --> 00:59:12,427 He didn't have anything to do with it. 1042 00:59:13,220 --> 00:59:14,471 Is that true? 1043 00:59:15,848 --> 00:59:19,226 I mean, did you look at these documents or help to procure them 1044 00:59:19,310 --> 00:59:21,979 or know what Mr. Chicowski was intending to do? 1045 00:59:22,063 --> 00:59:25,816 No, Your Honor. I did not look at them and I didn't help. 1046 00:59:27,693 --> 00:59:31,488 So do you think that you can disregard everything that you heard just now... 1047 00:59:32,073 --> 00:59:34,408 and remain an unbiased member of this panel? 1048 00:59:34,492 --> 00:59:35,951 Yes, I can. 1049 00:59:37,453 --> 00:59:39,246 I'm going to take you at your word. 1050 00:59:39,997 --> 00:59:43,333 Bailiff, please escort Mr. Kemp back to the juror room. 1051 00:59:45,169 --> 00:59:47,588 Mr. Chicowski, you are dismissed. 1052 00:59:49,131 --> 00:59:51,216 Your Honor, I would ask that a copy of these documents 1053 00:59:51,300 --> 00:59:52,759 be made part of the court's records 1054 00:59:52,843 --> 00:59:56,388 for purposes of appeal. And again I move for a mistrial. 1055 00:59:56,472 --> 00:59:59,057 The documents will be marked as court's Exhibit One. 1056 00:59:59,683 --> 01:00:03,895 Your motion for a mistrial is denied, Mr. Resnick. 1057 01:00:03,979 --> 01:00:05,730 Is that understood? 1058 01:00:06,482 --> 01:00:08,734 Yes, Your Honor. It's understood. 1059 01:00:09,360 --> 01:00:11,987 Good. Then we are done here. 1060 01:00:20,579 --> 01:00:22,163 - You got to be kidding me. - What? 1061 01:00:22,248 --> 01:00:24,333 "Our resources are stretched so thin"? 1062 01:00:25,376 --> 01:00:27,002 You are something. 1063 01:00:30,047 --> 01:00:31,256 Okay. 1064 01:00:32,550 --> 01:00:34,176 [exhales] 1065 01:00:38,264 --> 01:00:39,265 - Counselor. - Oh. 1066 01:00:39,348 --> 01:00:40,891 Hey, it's okay. I'm not on the jury anymore. 1067 01:00:40,975 --> 01:00:41,976 You don't have to... 1068 01:00:42,059 --> 01:00:43,852 Yeah, yeah. Made sure of that. 1069 01:00:46,856 --> 01:00:48,315 Feeling the pressure, huh? 1070 01:00:49,066 --> 01:00:51,193 In this job? Nah. 1071 01:00:52,570 --> 01:00:54,697 Yeah. Okay. 1072 01:01:02,037 --> 01:01:05,957 Hey, I'm... Sorry, but I just... I can't not say this. You... 1073 01:01:08,210 --> 01:01:09,878 You got this case all wrong. 1074 01:01:10,838 --> 01:01:12,339 - Oh, really? - Yeah. 1075 01:01:12,423 --> 01:01:14,007 It's a hit-and-run. 1076 01:01:14,091 --> 01:01:16,384 No way. ME would have flagged it. 1077 01:01:16,468 --> 01:01:18,052 Well, yeah, you'd think. 1078 01:01:18,929 --> 01:01:22,974 That guy did five autopsies that day. One day. I checked. 1079 01:01:23,642 --> 01:01:24,934 Doesn't mean anything. 1080 01:01:29,690 --> 01:01:31,316 Let me just ask you one thing. 1081 01:01:32,151 --> 01:01:34,945 Did you guys ever look at any other suspect? 1082 01:01:36,405 --> 01:01:37,614 We did our job. 1083 01:01:38,532 --> 01:01:39,824 All due respect, Counselor, 1084 01:01:39,909 --> 01:01:42,453 if you'd have done your job, I don't think we'd be standing here right now. 1085 01:01:42,536 --> 01:01:44,621 Well, that guy is bad news. 1086 01:01:46,832 --> 01:01:47,916 Maybe. 1087 01:01:50,127 --> 01:01:51,878 But he didn't kill that girl. 1088 01:02:08,604 --> 01:02:10,022 [bailiff] All right. So with that being said, 1089 01:02:10,105 --> 01:02:12,148 Judge Stewart thanks you for your patience 1090 01:02:12,233 --> 01:02:15,027 and apologizes for any inconvenience. 1091 01:02:15,110 --> 01:02:18,404 Juror number 13 is now a voting member of this panel. 1092 01:02:19,031 --> 01:02:20,198 Okay. 1093 01:02:20,282 --> 01:02:22,158 I'll let you guys get back to it. 1094 01:02:25,788 --> 01:02:27,039 So what happened? 1095 01:02:27,665 --> 01:02:29,667 What was this misconduct? 1096 01:02:29,750 --> 01:02:31,752 That's between him and the judge. 1097 01:02:31,835 --> 01:02:35,547 No. Bullshit. You were there. What did Harold do? 1098 01:02:37,049 --> 01:02:40,052 He was investigating the case on his own. 1099 01:02:40,135 --> 01:02:41,302 The judge sent him home. 1100 01:02:42,763 --> 01:02:45,098 - What about that stack of papers? - What papers? 1101 01:02:45,182 --> 01:02:46,766 The ones Harold gave to him. 1102 01:02:46,850 --> 01:02:49,227 You dropped them all over the floor. We all saw it. 1103 01:02:49,311 --> 01:02:51,354 The bailiff was on us before I looked at the papers, so... 1104 01:02:52,314 --> 01:02:56,443 You were talking for quite a while. Did he tell you what was in them? 1105 01:02:58,320 --> 01:02:59,904 Okay, yes, he did. 1106 01:02:59,989 --> 01:03:03,450 It was a printout. Names, vehicle registrations... 1107 01:03:03,534 --> 01:03:07,329 He said that it could prove James Sythe's innocence. 1108 01:03:08,455 --> 01:03:11,708 So what? Are we just supposed to believe you now and change our vote? 1109 01:03:11,792 --> 01:03:13,293 No, I'm just telling you what I know. 1110 01:03:15,379 --> 01:03:17,631 He thinks it was a hit-and-run. 1111 01:03:49,663 --> 01:03:52,749 So if he thinks it was a hit-and-run... 1112 01:03:57,212 --> 01:03:59,005 Kendall was 5'5"... 1113 01:03:59,757 --> 01:04:02,593 if she was hunched over... 1114 01:04:03,177 --> 01:04:06,346 and the car was an SUV or a truck. 1115 01:04:06,430 --> 01:04:10,183 She could have easily have been hit smack across the head and torso. 1116 01:04:12,311 --> 01:04:14,187 Look at the way her shoulders are fractured. 1117 01:04:14,980 --> 01:04:17,607 Well, I'm sorry, but are you a doctor? 1118 01:04:18,400 --> 01:04:20,735 Not yet. Third year med student. 1119 01:04:21,320 --> 01:04:24,156 I mean, I think we should leave that to the professionals, 1120 01:04:24,239 --> 01:04:26,616 the medical examiner who, you know, examined the body. 1121 01:04:26,700 --> 01:04:29,077 Well, I mean, doctors can be careless. 1122 01:04:29,161 --> 01:04:31,830 One time they told my dad he was having a heart attack. 1123 01:04:31,914 --> 01:04:33,707 Turned out it was just gas. 1124 01:04:34,583 --> 01:04:38,837 They're always in such a rush. Go ahead, dear. Speak your mind. 1125 01:04:42,299 --> 01:04:46,177 The right and left clavicle both show a very clean break. 1126 01:04:46,261 --> 01:04:47,512 Can you pass this around? 1127 01:04:49,348 --> 01:04:51,224 She couldn't get that from the fall? 1128 01:04:51,809 --> 01:04:53,018 It's not likely. 1129 01:04:53,685 --> 01:04:57,855 Both bones had to be broken by a single... 1130 01:04:58,357 --> 01:04:59,358 sharp... 1131 01:04:59,441 --> 01:05:01,109 posterior impact. 1132 01:05:02,486 --> 01:05:03,487 Pow. 1133 01:05:04,363 --> 01:05:07,741 Do we know if Sythe's car had any damage? 1134 01:05:08,992 --> 01:05:11,744 No. The police would have noted it in their report if it did. 1135 01:05:11,829 --> 01:05:15,541 Not if they thought it was irrelevant. Cops hate paperwork. 1136 01:05:15,624 --> 01:05:17,500 So you're some kind of secret cop now, too? 1137 01:05:17,584 --> 01:05:22,084 No. I'm a dog groomer, but I watch and listen to a lot of true crime, 1138 01:05:22,756 --> 01:05:24,674 and the first rule is the husband did it. 1139 01:05:25,551 --> 01:05:29,054 Okay, well, husband, boyfriend. Same difference. 1140 01:05:29,138 --> 01:05:30,722 You agree that he's guilty, right? 1141 01:05:30,806 --> 01:05:33,183 - He is the perfect suspect. - All right. Thank you. 1142 01:05:33,267 --> 01:05:37,271 But the second rule of true crime is that it's never the perfect suspect. 1143 01:05:38,021 --> 01:05:39,355 Oh, my God. 1144 01:05:39,440 --> 01:05:42,234 I'm just sharing with you my experiences. 1145 01:05:42,317 --> 01:05:45,320 Your experiences? Listening to crime podcasts. 1146 01:05:45,404 --> 01:05:47,322 Well, hold on. And watching Dateline. 1147 01:05:47,406 --> 01:05:50,075 Okay. Well, that doesn't make you Sherlock Holmes. 1148 01:05:50,159 --> 01:05:51,410 Thank you. 1149 01:05:51,493 --> 01:05:55,993 No, you burn through enough cases, and you start to see certain patterns. 1150 01:05:56,415 --> 01:05:59,459 But I leave the detective work to the forum lawyers. 1151 01:05:59,543 --> 01:06:00,961 Okay, good. Good. Because we're not here to solve a mystery, okay? 1152 01:06:01,044 --> 01:06:02,962 All we're here to do is decide 1153 01:06:03,046 --> 01:06:06,632 if we're positive James Sythe killed Kendall Carter. That's it. 1154 01:06:06,717 --> 01:06:07,551 [Denice] May I? 1155 01:06:07,634 --> 01:06:08,635 [Keiko] I'm not. 1156 01:06:10,762 --> 01:06:13,681 Old Quarry Road feeds into the highway. 1157 01:06:13,765 --> 01:06:17,810 When traffic's heavy, GPS will send you that way. It gets busy. 1158 01:06:17,895 --> 01:06:22,107 Yeah, and at night, I mean, it's gnarly. I nearly mowed down a deer once. 1159 01:06:23,150 --> 01:06:24,609 [Eli] What if that's what they thought? 1160 01:06:25,402 --> 01:06:26,569 Who thought? 1161 01:06:28,906 --> 01:06:30,449 Whoever hit Kendall Carter. 1162 01:06:32,868 --> 01:06:34,828 Yeah, man. I mean, that all makes sense, 1163 01:06:34,912 --> 01:06:37,539 but, you know, what about our eyewitness? 1164 01:06:38,832 --> 01:06:40,250 Maybe he saw someone else? 1165 01:06:40,334 --> 01:06:44,254 Okay, hold up. Wait a minute. Y'all got way too many "maybes" for my liking. 1166 01:06:44,338 --> 01:06:47,132 Yeah, and too many maybes is reasonable doubt. 1167 01:06:47,216 --> 01:06:48,508 I agree with Justin. 1168 01:06:49,635 --> 01:06:50,636 Yeah. 1169 01:06:52,638 --> 01:06:54,556 Okay. Keiko? 1170 01:06:58,352 --> 01:06:59,353 Nellie? 1171 01:07:01,271 --> 01:07:04,816 I'm not sure any more that this young man is guilty. 1172 01:07:04,900 --> 01:07:07,110 Right. Okay. Anyone else? 1173 01:07:08,362 --> 01:07:09,571 Not guilty. 1174 01:07:09,655 --> 01:07:10,656 Okay. 1175 01:07:21,625 --> 01:07:24,210 I fell asleep on Highway 17 and woke up in a ditch. 1176 01:07:25,087 --> 01:07:26,713 Thank God the hospital was close. 1177 01:07:28,423 --> 01:07:29,757 Hmm. 1178 01:07:29,841 --> 01:07:30,842 Okay. 1179 01:07:32,761 --> 01:07:33,803 Thank you for your time. 1180 01:07:33,887 --> 01:07:34,888 Yep. 1181 01:07:36,473 --> 01:07:40,143 Yeah, we were street racing down Greek Row. It was dumb. I know. 1182 01:08:07,796 --> 01:08:08,797 Guilty. 1183 01:08:10,674 --> 01:08:11,675 Guilty. 1184 01:08:15,220 --> 01:08:16,346 Not guilty. 1185 01:08:18,724 --> 01:08:19,850 Not guilty. 1186 01:08:23,228 --> 01:08:24,229 Guilty. 1187 01:08:26,189 --> 01:08:28,900 All right. It looks like we're six to six. 1188 01:08:29,526 --> 01:08:30,818 We're deadlocked. 1189 01:08:30,902 --> 01:08:32,612 Okay, so what do we do now? 1190 01:08:32,696 --> 01:08:35,323 Feels like the more we talk, the less we know. 1191 01:08:35,407 --> 01:08:37,409 I'm so tired. 1192 01:08:38,118 --> 01:08:40,703 You're so stoned, dear. 1193 01:08:40,787 --> 01:08:44,207 Let's go back to the beginning. Build a case piece by piece. 1194 01:08:44,291 --> 01:08:47,919 No, no. Let's stop wasting our damn time. 1195 01:08:48,003 --> 01:08:50,547 How about we all just take a breath. 1196 01:08:50,631 --> 01:08:53,800 It's been a long day, but, you know, votes have changed, right? 1197 01:08:53,884 --> 01:08:55,218 The process is working. 1198 01:08:55,302 --> 01:08:57,554 [Yolanda] No, it's not. You are wearing us down. 1199 01:08:58,221 --> 01:09:00,014 Talking a lot, but saying nothing. 1200 01:09:01,058 --> 01:09:03,393 I mean, hell, you go over anything enough times, 1201 01:09:03,477 --> 01:09:05,020 yeah, we'll start to question it. 1202 01:09:05,103 --> 01:09:06,938 Yeah. Like which shoes to wear. 1203 01:09:07,522 --> 01:09:08,523 Yeah. Look... 1204 01:09:09,858 --> 01:09:12,694 We got all these theories, y'all, but no new evidence. 1205 01:09:12,778 --> 01:09:14,362 Well, yeah, but those theories are making 1206 01:09:14,446 --> 01:09:16,197 some of us question James Sythe's guilt. 1207 01:09:16,281 --> 01:09:20,781 No. No, no. You can question it all you want, but I know he's guilty. 1208 01:09:22,788 --> 01:09:24,748 Just look at his damn neck. 1209 01:09:26,249 --> 01:09:29,168 Hey, my man. I know you got a picture of him in that book of yours. 1210 01:09:31,129 --> 01:09:34,382 I mean, yeah, but it's not perfect, but... 1211 01:09:35,634 --> 01:09:38,011 Yes. See? Right there. 1212 01:09:38,095 --> 01:09:40,097 Snake and a crown. 1213 01:09:40,180 --> 01:09:41,681 That's the West Side Crowns. 1214 01:09:41,765 --> 01:09:44,434 They're the biggest drug pushers in the city. 1215 01:09:44,518 --> 01:09:45,685 How do you know that? 1216 01:09:45,769 --> 01:09:47,604 Because I run the Boys and Girls Club. 1217 01:09:48,313 --> 01:09:51,107 These guys are poisoning their own community. 1218 01:09:54,277 --> 01:09:57,571 - This case is personal to you. - Yeah, well, you're damn right it is. 1219 01:10:00,742 --> 01:10:05,242 My little brother was 14 when he got inked. 1220 01:10:08,125 --> 01:10:10,961 A month before his 17th birthday, he was dead. 1221 01:10:11,837 --> 01:10:13,755 Caught a stray bullet in some... 1222 01:10:14,881 --> 01:10:17,508 tit for tat turf bullshit. 1223 01:10:19,845 --> 01:10:22,097 I'm sorry. I had no idea. 1224 01:10:22,180 --> 01:10:24,974 Yeah, that's right. You have no idea. 1225 01:10:28,353 --> 01:10:32,357 Look, Sythe did say that he left that life behind. 1226 01:10:33,483 --> 01:10:35,735 There's only one way to leave that crew. 1227 01:10:37,696 --> 01:10:41,700 So... you can keep talking about your theories. 1228 01:10:42,367 --> 01:10:44,035 Look, people can change. 1229 01:10:44,119 --> 01:10:45,370 Yeah. Keep telling yourself that. 1230 01:10:45,454 --> 01:10:48,081 - I do. Every day. - Well, I drive a bus... 1231 01:10:48,165 --> 01:10:52,002 and I see the same people day in and day out, and they do not change. 1232 01:10:52,085 --> 01:10:53,252 Well, then how am I sitting here? 1233 01:10:54,629 --> 01:10:55,630 What are you talking about? 1234 01:10:55,714 --> 01:10:56,631 I should be dead. 1235 01:10:57,841 --> 01:10:58,675 I should... 1236 01:10:59,926 --> 01:11:02,219 A little over four years ago, 1237 01:11:02,304 --> 01:11:05,682 I wrapped my car around a tree with a blood alcohol level that, 1238 01:11:05,766 --> 01:11:07,309 you know, probably should have killed me 1239 01:11:07,392 --> 01:11:10,770 before I even got in the car and somehow... [clears throat] 1240 01:11:11,271 --> 01:11:12,939 Walked away with barely a scratch. 1241 01:11:13,023 --> 01:11:14,149 [Marcus] Lucky you. 1242 01:11:14,232 --> 01:11:17,151 [Justin] Yeah. Yeah, part of my sentence was community service. 1243 01:11:17,235 --> 01:11:19,028 I spent three days a week in an elementary school 1244 01:11:19,112 --> 01:11:20,363 teaching kids how to write. 1245 01:11:21,782 --> 01:11:24,743 Alcoholics, we can charm anybody. 1246 01:11:24,826 --> 01:11:28,871 But the teacher I was reporting to, I mean, she was Teflon. 1247 01:11:28,955 --> 01:11:32,083 She saw right through me. And she... 1248 01:11:32,167 --> 01:11:35,420 She made me finally want to, you know, own my shit... 1249 01:11:35,504 --> 01:11:38,256 and just take responsibility for myself. 1250 01:11:40,342 --> 01:11:42,552 [clears throat] I'm still not sure what I did 1251 01:11:42,636 --> 01:11:44,596 to get a woman like her to give me a chance. 1252 01:11:44,679 --> 01:11:49,179 But her belief and believing in myself, that I could change, that was... 1253 01:11:51,019 --> 01:11:53,104 That was, you know, the first step. 1254 01:11:53,897 --> 01:11:54,898 And... 1255 01:11:55,524 --> 01:11:59,528 Look, the journey never ends, I know that... 1256 01:12:01,988 --> 01:12:05,616 But that's four years. 1257 01:12:05,700 --> 01:12:08,744 And am I the same man that I was four years ago? No. 1258 01:12:09,663 --> 01:12:10,872 Absolutely not. 1259 01:12:10,956 --> 01:12:14,250 Yeah, well... Now I can see... [chuckles wryly] 1260 01:12:15,585 --> 01:12:16,627 You changed. 1261 01:12:17,754 --> 01:12:21,758 But guys like James Sythe, they don't change. 1262 01:12:21,842 --> 01:12:24,261 Okay. Think back to his testimony. 1263 01:12:24,344 --> 01:12:28,264 That was raw, and real, and I believed it. 1264 01:12:28,348 --> 01:12:32,435 Wait, hold on, gang. If Sythe didn't do it, then who did? 1265 01:12:32,519 --> 01:12:34,103 We don't have to answer that. 1266 01:12:34,855 --> 01:12:36,606 So no one's going to pay for what happened to that girl? 1267 01:12:36,690 --> 01:12:39,025 - No, someone will pay. - How do you know that? 1268 01:12:39,109 --> 01:12:40,527 Because somebody always does. 1269 01:12:40,610 --> 01:12:44,196 Look, I get how you feel, but you can't let your feelings sway you. 1270 01:12:44,948 --> 01:12:46,616 You don't know anything about me, man. 1271 01:12:46,700 --> 01:12:47,534 All right. 1272 01:12:50,620 --> 01:12:52,371 How old's your daughter? 1273 01:12:53,039 --> 01:12:54,457 That's her on the key chain, right? 1274 01:12:57,210 --> 01:13:00,588 Yeah. She, um... She turned 16 in March. 1275 01:13:01,339 --> 01:13:02,631 How often do you get to see her? 1276 01:13:05,093 --> 01:13:06,427 Not often enough. 1277 01:13:07,053 --> 01:13:08,471 You know, during the trial, 1278 01:13:08,555 --> 01:13:12,350 I was sat right in Kendall's parents' eyeline. I could see... 1279 01:13:14,019 --> 01:13:16,021 I mean, their pain each day. 1280 01:13:16,104 --> 01:13:18,147 And, you know, what if she were your daughter? 1281 01:13:20,358 --> 01:13:22,568 You want justice, right? An eye for an eye. 1282 01:13:22,652 --> 01:13:26,197 Right. Yeah. But then James Sythe's family was in court each day, too. 1283 01:13:26,281 --> 01:13:27,657 You know, his grandma and his niece. 1284 01:13:29,784 --> 01:13:31,786 What if he were your son, right? 1285 01:13:33,371 --> 01:13:34,872 Wouldn't you want justice for him, too? 1286 01:13:37,208 --> 01:13:39,668 Yeah. Yeah, I suppose I would. 1287 01:13:42,422 --> 01:13:44,257 [birds chirping] 1288 01:14:27,926 --> 01:14:29,886 So, how can I help you? 1289 01:14:29,970 --> 01:14:32,764 Well, I just want to have a little chat about what happened here. 1290 01:14:32,847 --> 01:14:34,473 Just have a little one-on-one. 1291 01:14:34,557 --> 01:14:37,476 Maybe I could get some more information if something came to you new. You know? 1292 01:14:39,354 --> 01:14:42,607 Well, like I said at the trial, the police come by. 1293 01:14:43,358 --> 01:14:46,569 Showed me a picture, asked me if he was the man I saw that night. 1294 01:14:47,278 --> 01:14:49,071 They show you any other pictures? 1295 01:14:49,155 --> 01:14:51,323 Oh, no. They knew it was him. 1296 01:14:51,992 --> 01:14:53,660 They just needed me to confirm it. 1297 01:14:53,743 --> 01:14:54,869 Right. 1298 01:14:55,829 --> 01:14:59,040 I was happy to do so. I mean, everyone was so generous. 1299 01:15:00,208 --> 01:15:02,752 And if I could say so, it felt pretty good 1300 01:15:03,294 --> 01:15:05,045 to be needed again. 1301 01:15:06,297 --> 01:15:07,548 I'm sure it did. 1302 01:15:08,216 --> 01:15:10,301 All right. Well, if there's anything else I can do for you, 1303 01:15:10,385 --> 01:15:12,678 just give a holler. Tea is always hot. 1304 01:15:12,762 --> 01:15:15,181 Okay. Thank you so much. Thanks for your time, sir. 1305 01:15:15,265 --> 01:15:16,641 James Sythe... 1306 01:15:19,477 --> 01:15:21,937 He did kill that girl, right? 1307 01:15:30,447 --> 01:15:33,616 Okay, so does anybody else want to change their vote? 1308 01:15:34,409 --> 01:15:37,787 [Marcus chuckles wryly] Uh, well... 1309 01:15:38,955 --> 01:15:39,997 It doesn't matter anyway. 1310 01:15:40,081 --> 01:15:41,123 What do you mean? 1311 01:15:42,000 --> 01:15:44,585 Because I haven't changed my mind. 1312 01:15:44,669 --> 01:15:45,795 All right, well, let's just keep talking. 1313 01:15:45,879 --> 01:15:49,048 No, no, I'm done talking. 1314 01:15:49,716 --> 01:15:51,718 - Marcus. - So what? 1315 01:15:51,801 --> 01:15:53,260 You're gonna tell the judge... 1316 01:15:54,471 --> 01:15:55,722 we can't reach a verdict? 1317 01:15:56,639 --> 01:15:57,973 It is what it is. 1318 01:15:58,516 --> 01:16:00,309 But we're actually making progress. 1319 01:16:00,852 --> 01:16:02,854 - Progress? - Yeah. 1320 01:16:03,438 --> 01:16:05,606 How can we continue if we can't even reach a verdict? 1321 01:16:05,690 --> 01:16:08,359 We've been at this for, I don't even know how long. 1322 01:16:09,069 --> 01:16:10,862 My kids need me. 1323 01:16:12,155 --> 01:16:14,073 I'm just trying to do my job here. 1324 01:16:14,949 --> 01:16:16,408 Okay? Um... 1325 01:16:17,619 --> 01:16:19,746 Courtney, what about you? Do you want to keep going? 1326 01:16:19,829 --> 01:16:22,414 I don't know. Look, he yelled at her. 1327 01:16:22,499 --> 01:16:24,751 He grabbed her arm. He called her a bitch. 1328 01:16:25,335 --> 01:16:27,503 He was possessive and temperamental. 1329 01:16:27,587 --> 01:16:30,673 No, he was abusive. Screw him. 1330 01:16:31,549 --> 01:16:34,009 Yeah. You're right. 1331 01:16:34,094 --> 01:16:35,345 Screw him. 1332 01:16:35,428 --> 01:16:37,555 Great. For the third time, 1333 01:16:37,639 --> 01:16:41,559 I get to go home and tell my husband, "Guess what, honey? I did nothing." 1334 01:16:42,519 --> 01:16:44,437 He gets a real kick out of that. 1335 01:16:44,521 --> 01:16:46,773 I'm sorry, Denice. I'm not changing my vote. 1336 01:16:47,482 --> 01:16:49,025 Neither am I. 1337 01:16:49,109 --> 01:16:51,361 Yeah. Me too. 1338 01:16:55,990 --> 01:16:57,408 So what do we do then? 1339 01:16:58,118 --> 01:16:59,119 Um... 1340 01:17:00,245 --> 01:17:02,038 There's one thing we could try. 1341 01:17:04,916 --> 01:17:06,334 Madam Foreperson. 1342 01:17:07,794 --> 01:17:11,339 Sending a jury to visit a crime scene once deliberations have begun 1343 01:17:11,422 --> 01:17:13,674 is not something I would typically allow. 1344 01:17:13,758 --> 01:17:15,468 With all due respect, Your Honor, 1345 01:17:15,552 --> 01:17:18,179 this has not been a typical deliberation. 1346 01:17:18,263 --> 01:17:21,516 But I do think it will be beneficial in helping us reach a verdict. 1347 01:17:22,100 --> 01:17:23,184 I see. 1348 01:17:25,562 --> 01:17:27,605 Mr. Resnick. Any objections? 1349 01:17:28,189 --> 01:17:29,356 No, Your Honor. 1350 01:17:29,440 --> 01:17:30,899 Okay, Miss Killebrew? 1351 01:17:32,861 --> 01:17:34,028 The State's fine with it. 1352 01:17:34,737 --> 01:17:35,571 All right, then. 1353 01:17:36,489 --> 01:17:38,282 Here are the rules. 1354 01:17:39,325 --> 01:17:43,746 During your visit, you are not to speak to anyone outside of your jury panel, 1355 01:17:43,830 --> 01:17:47,416 nor are you to speak to each other about this case. 1356 01:17:48,543 --> 01:17:50,419 All right, you are there to view the locations 1357 01:17:50,503 --> 01:17:53,130 in and around where the crime took place, 1358 01:17:53,673 --> 01:17:57,760 and you are not to collect evidence of any kind. 1359 01:17:58,428 --> 01:18:00,555 Does everyone understand these rules? 1360 01:18:00,638 --> 01:18:02,598 - Yes, ma'am. - Yes, Your Honor. 1361 01:18:02,682 --> 01:18:03,724 All right, then. 1362 01:18:05,101 --> 01:18:06,310 This court is adjourned. 1363 01:18:08,479 --> 01:18:10,272 Hey. Hey. Can we talk? 1364 01:18:12,233 --> 01:18:14,235 Yeah, great. Great. I'll see you there. Thanks. 1365 01:18:15,904 --> 01:18:17,655 [knock on door] 1366 01:18:30,251 --> 01:18:31,252 Hello? 1367 01:18:31,836 --> 01:18:34,255 Oh. Hey, are you Allison Crewson? 1368 01:18:34,339 --> 01:18:36,174 Yes, I am. Yeah. Who are you? 1369 01:18:36,424 --> 01:18:38,801 I'm, um, Faith Killebrew. I'm a prosecutor 1370 01:18:38,885 --> 01:18:40,428 with the District Attorney's office. 1371 01:18:40,511 --> 01:18:41,762 Do you mind if we talk? 1372 01:18:42,889 --> 01:18:44,724 I was just about to lay down, but what is this about? 1373 01:18:44,807 --> 01:18:46,099 It'll only be a minute. 1374 01:18:47,101 --> 01:18:48,977 - Okay. Come in. - Okay. Thank you. 1375 01:18:55,568 --> 01:18:58,112 I'm sorry for the intrusion. I won't be long. 1376 01:18:58,738 --> 01:19:00,114 I'm following up on a... 1377 01:19:00,657 --> 01:19:03,117 few different accidents from October last year, 1378 01:19:03,201 --> 01:19:06,162 just doing routine checks on any cars that were serviced 1379 01:19:06,246 --> 01:19:07,997 for major body damage around that time. 1380 01:19:08,081 --> 01:19:09,082 Okay. 1381 01:19:09,165 --> 01:19:11,208 So on October 25th last year, 1382 01:19:11,292 --> 01:19:14,795 did you own a 1996 green Toyota 4Runner? 1383 01:19:14,879 --> 01:19:16,130 Yes. 1384 01:19:16,714 --> 01:19:19,007 And do you remember having any body work done on it around that time? 1385 01:19:19,092 --> 01:19:20,134 Yeah. 1386 01:19:20,218 --> 01:19:23,512 Okay. And how was your car damaged? 1387 01:19:23,596 --> 01:19:25,389 My husband, Justin, hit a deer. 1388 01:19:25,473 --> 01:19:27,099 Okay. Any idea where? 1389 01:19:28,226 --> 01:19:29,769 Up on Brimstone Pass. 1390 01:19:30,645 --> 01:19:31,812 You sure? 1391 01:19:32,605 --> 01:19:33,647 Yeah. 1392 01:19:34,732 --> 01:19:36,942 Could it have been Old Quarry Road? Or... 1393 01:19:38,361 --> 01:19:40,780 No, it was Brimstone Pass. 1394 01:19:41,698 --> 01:19:42,740 You're positive. 1395 01:19:43,825 --> 01:19:45,034 Positive. 1396 01:19:46,869 --> 01:19:49,538 Okay. Great. Well, that's all I have. 1397 01:19:51,332 --> 01:19:53,500 Thank you very much for your time, Mrs. Crewson. 1398 01:19:54,002 --> 01:19:56,963 And congratulations. When are you due? 1399 01:19:58,006 --> 01:19:59,090 Uh... 1400 01:19:59,173 --> 01:20:00,424 Yeah, any day now. 1401 01:20:00,758 --> 01:20:03,302 [laughs] Well, good luck with that. You want me to do anything before I go? 1402 01:20:03,386 --> 01:20:05,346 - No, no. No. - Okay. Well, I'll just see myself out. 1403 01:20:05,430 --> 01:20:07,056 - I'll get you... Okay, all right. - No, you stay there. No, it's good. 1404 01:20:07,140 --> 01:20:09,142 - Have a good one. - Thank you. Thanks for your time. 1405 01:20:09,225 --> 01:20:10,392 - Bye. - Bye, now. 1406 01:20:11,102 --> 01:20:12,103 [door closes] 1407 01:20:27,243 --> 01:20:29,078 [bell dinging] 1408 01:20:32,081 --> 01:20:34,374 Hey. Sorry I couldn't meet you earlier. 1409 01:20:34,459 --> 01:20:36,169 - No worries. - What's on your mind? 1410 01:20:36,252 --> 01:20:37,419 The trial. 1411 01:20:37,503 --> 01:20:38,921 Well, yeah, I figured. 1412 01:20:39,464 --> 01:20:40,965 It's headed for a hung jury. 1413 01:20:41,049 --> 01:20:42,050 [man] Justin! 1414 01:20:43,134 --> 01:20:44,468 - Thanks. - Enjoy. 1415 01:20:45,053 --> 01:20:46,929 - I got you a coffee. - Thanks. 1416 01:20:47,764 --> 01:20:49,515 Obviously, I want to acquit the guy, 1417 01:20:49,599 --> 01:20:52,101 but if the jury hangs, it's a mistrial, right? 1418 01:20:52,185 --> 01:20:54,187 - That's right. - So problem solved. 1419 01:20:54,771 --> 01:20:58,733 Well, given all the press on this case, the public's going to demand a retrial. 1420 01:20:58,816 --> 01:21:01,026 We're just gonna have to do it all over again with Sythe. 1421 01:21:01,110 --> 01:21:04,196 Unless the District Attorney's office decides that he's not the guy, 1422 01:21:04,280 --> 01:21:05,698 then they'll find the guy. 1423 01:21:06,657 --> 01:21:09,117 And there's no way that this case ends without a verdict. 1424 01:21:09,202 --> 01:21:11,662 Once they get that, then, yeah, it's over. Then it's done. 1425 01:21:11,746 --> 01:21:13,372 So you're saying I need a verdict? 1426 01:21:14,082 --> 01:21:15,249 I'm afraid so. 1427 01:21:30,431 --> 01:21:32,015 [sighs wearily] 1428 01:21:32,558 --> 01:21:34,851 Hey, can you meet me at County? 1429 01:21:55,415 --> 01:21:56,416 Hey. 1430 01:21:57,458 --> 01:21:59,918 Hey. Everything okay? 1431 01:22:01,796 --> 01:22:03,839 Just checking the car. Might have a buyer. 1432 01:22:10,471 --> 01:22:11,930 Where'd you hit that deer again? 1433 01:22:13,850 --> 01:22:16,227 Up on Brimstone Pass, right? 1434 01:22:17,854 --> 01:22:19,105 [Justin] Mm-hmm. 1435 01:22:20,231 --> 01:22:22,483 Are you sure that it wasn't Old Quarry Road? 1436 01:22:23,693 --> 01:22:24,985 I'm positive. 1437 01:22:25,903 --> 01:22:28,614 [stuttering] 1438 01:22:29,740 --> 01:22:31,450 "Positive," that's what I said to the... 1439 01:22:32,368 --> 01:22:36,330 prosecutor from your trial when she just interrogated me in our living room. 1440 01:22:36,998 --> 01:22:39,166 - What? She was here. - Yeah. 1441 01:22:40,251 --> 01:22:42,586 I looked her up. She wanted to know about your accident. 1442 01:22:43,963 --> 01:22:44,797 That-- 1443 01:22:46,924 --> 01:22:47,925 What'd you tell her? 1444 01:22:48,009 --> 01:22:49,176 The truth. 1445 01:22:51,929 --> 01:22:53,180 That you hit a deer. 1446 01:22:53,848 --> 01:22:55,349 Up on Brimstone Pass. 1447 01:22:56,767 --> 01:22:59,060 Okay. Good. 1448 01:23:00,480 --> 01:23:01,522 That is the truth, right? 1449 01:23:03,900 --> 01:23:07,361 Did you take the shortcut home through Old Quarry that night? 1450 01:23:09,572 --> 01:23:11,699 Did you stop at Rowdy's Hideaway? 1451 01:23:22,835 --> 01:23:23,877 Did you drink? 1452 01:23:32,261 --> 01:23:33,303 Did you? 1453 01:23:35,556 --> 01:23:37,975 Justin. Did you drink? 1454 01:23:39,060 --> 01:23:41,812 - Talk to me. - No, no, I didn't drink. 1455 01:23:41,896 --> 01:23:43,355 I didn't drink. Okay? 1456 01:23:47,068 --> 01:23:49,487 I stopped and I ordered the drink... 1457 01:23:49,570 --> 01:23:51,238 - but I didn't touch it. - Ordered, but didn't drink. 1458 01:23:51,322 --> 01:23:52,656 - Why would I believe that? - Because that's the truth. 1459 01:23:52,740 --> 01:23:54,032 - You swear? - I promise. I swear. 1460 01:23:54,116 --> 01:23:56,326 Why should I believe that? Why should I believe anything that 1461 01:23:56,410 --> 01:23:57,577 - you're saying anymore? - I promise. I swear to you. 1462 01:23:57,662 --> 01:23:58,621 - I swear to you. - You swear to me? 1463 01:23:58,704 --> 01:24:01,081 - I swear. I'm not lying. I promise. - Don't lie to me. 1464 01:24:01,165 --> 01:24:03,667 I promise. That is the truth. Okay? 1465 01:24:05,211 --> 01:24:06,253 Look, it... 1466 01:24:08,256 --> 01:24:09,257 it... 1467 01:24:11,092 --> 01:24:13,260 It was the twins' due date and I couldn't 1468 01:24:13,344 --> 01:24:14,678 deal with the feelings that I was having. 1469 01:24:14,762 --> 01:24:16,638 I couldn't deal with them, so I didn't want 1470 01:24:16,722 --> 01:24:18,640 to bring them home and put them on you. 1471 01:24:18,724 --> 01:24:19,975 So I went there. 1472 01:24:20,059 --> 01:24:23,020 I sat there for a while, and then I came home. 1473 01:24:24,021 --> 01:24:25,355 Why didn't you tell me any of this? 1474 01:24:26,357 --> 01:24:27,566 Why did you keep this from me? 1475 01:24:27,650 --> 01:24:29,276 - I wanted to... - You could've talked to me. 1476 01:24:29,360 --> 01:24:30,444 ...but you were in so much pain. 1477 01:24:30,528 --> 01:24:32,321 Of course I was in pain. 1478 01:24:32,863 --> 01:24:34,656 I kept thinking that I was somehow responsible, 1479 01:24:34,740 --> 01:24:35,907 that it was my fault, that it's still my... 1480 01:24:35,992 --> 01:24:37,118 No. No. It was not your fault. 1481 01:24:37,201 --> 01:24:38,994 - They were my babies. - It's not... 1482 01:24:39,078 --> 01:24:41,080 - They were our babies. - I know. 1483 01:24:41,163 --> 01:24:43,331 None of this is your fault, okay? 1484 01:24:43,916 --> 01:24:46,293 We were both hurting. It still hurts. 1485 01:24:48,546 --> 01:24:49,964 I'm still hurting. 1486 01:24:53,676 --> 01:24:54,551 Me too. 1487 01:24:56,387 --> 01:24:58,055 Yeah. Yeah. 1488 01:25:03,978 --> 01:25:05,521 I'm not doing this alone. 1489 01:25:06,355 --> 01:25:07,731 No, you're not. You're not. 1490 01:25:08,399 --> 01:25:12,653 You are not. I will protect our family. I will. 1491 01:25:14,864 --> 01:25:16,323 I promise. Okay? 1492 01:25:19,535 --> 01:25:21,453 Hey, come here. Come here. 1493 01:25:37,553 --> 01:25:38,887 What the hell is going on? 1494 01:25:39,013 --> 01:25:40,973 - Ah. I need to see him. - Why? 1495 01:25:41,057 --> 01:25:43,517 I need him to look me in the eye and tell me he didn't do it. 1496 01:25:45,436 --> 01:25:47,980 So you're having doubts? I'm right. You're doubting it? 1497 01:25:48,689 --> 01:25:49,731 I don't know. 1498 01:25:49,815 --> 01:25:50,941 What do you mean, you don't know? 1499 01:25:51,025 --> 01:25:52,651 Come on. You know something isn't right here. 1500 01:25:52,735 --> 01:25:54,069 The jury knows it. It's just... 1501 01:25:54,862 --> 01:25:56,655 Can you prove that's what happened? 1502 01:25:56,739 --> 01:25:58,574 Can you prove it didn't? Can you? 1503 01:25:59,116 --> 01:26:01,034 [Faith] I don't know. Just get me in there. 1504 01:26:05,039 --> 01:26:06,874 [door buzzing] 1505 01:26:12,630 --> 01:26:13,881 [door shuts] 1506 01:26:16,801 --> 01:26:17,885 What are you doing here? 1507 01:26:19,679 --> 01:26:20,596 Have a seat. 1508 01:26:22,348 --> 01:26:23,557 I shouldn't be talking to you. 1509 01:26:24,600 --> 01:26:25,434 It's okay. 1510 01:26:31,774 --> 01:26:32,608 What do you want? 1511 01:26:34,568 --> 01:26:35,735 Same thing as you. 1512 01:26:36,362 --> 01:26:38,447 Justice for Kendall Carter. 1513 01:26:38,531 --> 01:26:40,449 So go find the son of a bitch who did it. 1514 01:26:42,535 --> 01:26:46,413 Look, there's no jury, no judge, no cameras. So just... 1515 01:26:47,081 --> 01:26:48,373 tell me what happened that night. 1516 01:26:48,457 --> 01:26:50,041 I told you. I went home. 1517 01:26:52,586 --> 01:26:56,840 Right, but first you followed her, right? 1518 01:26:58,008 --> 01:26:59,884 Yeah. I mean, she was wasted. 1519 01:27:00,678 --> 01:27:02,721 Now, so you felt angry, 1520 01:27:02,805 --> 01:27:04,973 and, I don't know, sick of being played? 1521 01:27:05,057 --> 01:27:07,392 No, no, that wasn't it. Okay? 1522 01:27:08,602 --> 01:27:09,978 It's just how Kenny was. 1523 01:27:10,563 --> 01:27:12,690 She'd get all worked up, you know, talk this big game, 1524 01:27:12,773 --> 01:27:14,608 and the next day, it'd be like nothing happened. 1525 01:27:15,443 --> 01:27:17,153 So she just needed to chill out. 1526 01:27:18,154 --> 01:27:19,196 Right. 1527 01:27:20,614 --> 01:27:21,656 Yes, okay... 1528 01:27:23,033 --> 01:27:26,161 I know our relationship wasn't perfect. 1529 01:27:28,330 --> 01:27:30,123 But we did love each other. 1530 01:27:32,668 --> 01:27:33,794 Now, listen, lady... 1531 01:27:34,503 --> 01:27:38,507 I've done a lot of things in my life that I'm not proud of. 1532 01:27:40,259 --> 01:27:42,803 But I didn't do this. 1533 01:27:46,599 --> 01:27:48,142 The biggest regret... 1534 01:27:49,894 --> 01:27:51,228 of my life... 1535 01:27:52,980 --> 01:27:55,774 is that I didn't go after Kendall in my car that night. 1536 01:27:57,693 --> 01:27:58,985 Because if I did... 1537 01:28:00,488 --> 01:28:02,072 Kenny would still be alive. 1538 01:28:05,409 --> 01:28:06,326 I'm done. 1539 01:28:08,788 --> 01:28:10,247 [kicks door] 1540 01:28:19,173 --> 01:28:20,549 [door shuts] 1541 01:28:22,218 --> 01:28:24,094 All right, everybody, on the bus. Let's go. 1542 01:29:00,923 --> 01:29:03,133 Ah. Look, but don't touch. 1543 01:29:04,385 --> 01:29:05,427 Put it back. 1544 01:29:15,145 --> 01:29:16,729 [country rock music playing] 1545 01:29:20,693 --> 01:29:23,570 [singing] She said, "I seen you here before" 1546 01:29:24,697 --> 01:29:28,200 I said, "I've been here a time or two" 1547 01:29:28,576 --> 01:29:32,204 She said, "Hello, my name is Bobby Jo" 1548 01:29:33,497 --> 01:29:35,582 [song distorts, plays softly] 1549 01:29:55,436 --> 01:29:58,313 I ain't as good as I once was 1550 01:29:59,565 --> 01:30:02,401 I got a few years on me now 1551 01:30:03,444 --> 01:30:05,279 But there was a time... 1552 01:30:05,362 --> 01:30:07,489 [woman] Okay, y'all. You ready to go? 1553 01:30:40,147 --> 01:30:42,232 So this is where they fought. 1554 01:30:51,909 --> 01:30:53,827 [rain pattering] 1555 01:31:46,630 --> 01:31:48,048 Hey, you all right? 1556 01:31:49,341 --> 01:31:50,884 Yeah. I'm fine, thanks. 1557 01:31:51,427 --> 01:31:52,761 Nah, man. 1558 01:31:54,138 --> 01:31:55,973 You haven't been fine since the start. 1559 01:31:58,225 --> 01:32:00,810 I think you've been playing us this whole time. 1560 01:32:01,729 --> 01:32:02,938 I don't know what you mean. 1561 01:32:05,149 --> 01:32:06,900 The day you got on the jury, you were... 1562 01:32:08,193 --> 01:32:09,986 puking in the bathroom. 1563 01:32:11,113 --> 01:32:14,241 All that stuff with the Flower Man cop and those papers. 1564 01:32:15,868 --> 01:32:18,120 You claim to be the voice of reason, but you're really just... 1565 01:32:18,912 --> 01:32:20,330 telling us what we want to hear. 1566 01:32:29,256 --> 01:32:31,967 Now, I don't know what game you're playing, man, but I see you. 1567 01:32:35,429 --> 01:32:37,931 Do I know exactly what happened that night? 1568 01:32:38,015 --> 01:32:39,016 No. 1569 01:32:39,558 --> 01:32:42,269 But neither do you. 1570 01:32:43,103 --> 01:32:45,438 And you can't be any more sure 1571 01:32:45,522 --> 01:32:50,022 that James Sythe got in his car and drove home that night than I'm sure... 1572 01:32:52,905 --> 01:32:56,825 he picked up one of these rocks and bashed that poor girl's head in. 1573 01:32:58,285 --> 01:32:59,828 And threw her body in the creek. 1574 01:33:05,751 --> 01:33:07,335 Jesus, man. 1575 01:33:08,337 --> 01:33:09,921 - You nearly slipped. - Yeah. 1576 01:33:10,089 --> 01:33:11,590 [Justin clears throat] 1577 01:33:15,677 --> 01:33:17,053 Maybe that hiker was right. 1578 01:33:18,263 --> 01:33:20,682 - Could have slipped. - Yeah, maybe. Maybe. 1579 01:33:21,850 --> 01:33:23,101 But it doesn't matter. 1580 01:33:26,772 --> 01:33:29,983 That piece of shit left her there that night, 1581 01:33:30,526 --> 01:33:32,194 alone, to die. 1582 01:33:32,778 --> 01:33:33,862 In a ditch. 1583 01:33:36,073 --> 01:33:37,824 Her death is on him. 1584 01:33:37,908 --> 01:33:40,869 Which is why I will never acquit James Sythe. 1585 01:33:41,829 --> 01:33:42,830 Ever. 1586 01:33:47,126 --> 01:33:50,337 This trial ends in only two ways, either with a conviction 1587 01:33:50,420 --> 01:33:51,712 or a hung jury. 1588 01:33:52,381 --> 01:33:54,424 [Denice] All right. ls everybody ready to head home? 1589 01:33:56,885 --> 01:33:58,636 Is everybody done here, please? 1590 01:34:00,472 --> 01:34:01,473 Yeah. 1591 01:34:05,769 --> 01:34:06,811 Okay, let's go. 1592 01:34:10,566 --> 01:34:11,608 [Denice] Have you seen enough? 1593 01:34:12,442 --> 01:34:13,443 Yeah. 1594 01:34:13,819 --> 01:34:15,445 [cars starting] 1595 01:34:32,296 --> 01:34:34,214 [music plays faintly] 1596 01:34:38,552 --> 01:34:40,679 [people chattering] 1597 01:35:02,075 --> 01:35:03,785 [thunder rumbling] 1598 01:35:19,343 --> 01:35:20,385 All rise! 1599 01:35:40,781 --> 01:35:42,115 Madam Foreperson. 1600 01:35:45,494 --> 01:35:47,078 Has the jury reached a verdict? 1601 01:35:47,829 --> 01:35:49,163 Yes, Your Honor. 1602 01:35:49,248 --> 01:35:51,833 And is that verdict unanimous? 1603 01:35:52,501 --> 01:35:53,752 Yes, Your Honor. 1604 01:36:20,904 --> 01:36:23,740 Will the defendant please stand for the reading of the verdict? 1605 01:36:30,414 --> 01:36:34,501 "In the matter of the State of Georgia vs. James Michael Sythe, 1606 01:36:34,584 --> 01:36:39,084 case number, C-R-20211715532... 1607 01:36:41,008 --> 01:36:42,300 we, the jury... 1608 01:36:42,384 --> 01:36:44,886 find the defendant, James Michael Sythe... 1609 01:36:44,970 --> 01:36:47,931 guilty of count one malice murder. 1610 01:36:48,724 --> 01:36:51,017 Signed and dated this day... 1611 01:36:51,101 --> 01:36:54,062 Denice Aldworth, Foreperson." 1612 01:36:55,522 --> 01:36:57,065 Madam Foreperson? 1613 01:36:58,150 --> 01:37:01,653 To the best of your knowledge, was this your verdict in the jury room? 1614 01:37:01,737 --> 01:37:05,574 Was it freely and voluntarily given? And is this still your verdict? 1615 01:37:07,117 --> 01:37:08,368 [Denice] Yes, Your Honor. 1616 01:37:08,452 --> 01:37:09,828 [Judge Thelma] Very well. 1617 01:37:09,911 --> 01:37:13,998 Then the defendant is hereby remanded to the custody of the State. 1618 01:37:14,791 --> 01:37:17,001 Sentencing will be at a later date. 1619 01:37:21,340 --> 01:37:23,383 Oh, James. 1620 01:37:27,512 --> 01:37:29,263 Thank you for your service. 1621 01:37:29,348 --> 01:37:31,058 It is now concluded. 1622 01:37:32,434 --> 01:37:33,726 This court is adjourned. 1623 01:38:05,467 --> 01:38:07,635 [baby cooing] 1624 01:38:23,360 --> 01:38:26,321 [police sirens] 1625 01:39:02,190 --> 01:39:04,358 Hey. Good. Right there. 1626 01:39:06,111 --> 01:39:07,237 - Hey. - Hey. 1627 01:39:07,320 --> 01:39:09,488 - What time does it start? - Soon. I'm going to head out. 1628 01:39:09,573 --> 01:39:10,740 You sure you want to go? 1629 01:39:11,366 --> 01:39:12,492 Hey! Justin. 1630 01:39:12,576 --> 01:39:13,785 He wasn't a good guy. 1631 01:39:14,494 --> 01:39:15,953 It's not your fault. 1632 01:39:18,123 --> 01:39:19,499 I didn't stand up for him. 1633 01:39:21,293 --> 01:39:22,877 I told them what they needed to hear, 1634 01:39:22,961 --> 01:39:24,545 and said he couldn't change. 1635 01:39:25,755 --> 01:39:27,923 And I have to live with that, so... 1636 01:39:31,553 --> 01:39:32,554 The least I can do is be there. 1637 01:39:35,098 --> 01:39:36,307 [door shuts] 1638 01:39:38,101 --> 01:39:39,352 Hi, peanut. 1639 01:39:54,201 --> 01:39:55,243 This came for you. 1640 01:40:28,360 --> 01:40:31,237 Will the defendant please stand for sentencing? 1641 01:40:35,200 --> 01:40:39,662 The murder of Kendall Carter was violent and senseless. 1642 01:40:40,956 --> 01:40:43,541 The jury has found you guilty of that murder 1643 01:40:43,625 --> 01:40:46,919 for which this court sentences you as follows. 1644 01:40:47,671 --> 01:40:50,006 Count one, malice murder. 1645 01:40:51,800 --> 01:40:55,053 Life in prison without the possibility of parole. 1646 01:40:56,888 --> 01:41:00,933 The defendant is hereby remanded to the Department of Corrections 1647 01:41:01,017 --> 01:41:03,185 to serve the rest of his life in prison. 1648 01:41:28,253 --> 01:41:29,712 [Allison] My husband, Justin, hit a deer. 1649 01:41:29,796 --> 01:41:31,380 [Justin] My wife is of a high-risk pregnancy. 1650 01:41:45,395 --> 01:41:47,105 [Judge Thelma] This court is now adjourned. 1651 01:42:08,418 --> 01:42:09,419 Hey. 1652 01:42:11,421 --> 01:42:12,964 I'm surprised you came today. 1653 01:42:16,009 --> 01:42:17,510 I wanted to see this through. 1654 01:42:18,386 --> 01:42:19,470 Yeah. Me too. 1655 01:42:24,768 --> 01:42:25,852 You look tired. 1656 01:42:28,355 --> 01:42:29,397 Likewise. 1657 01:42:30,899 --> 01:42:32,275 Well, I have a new baby at home. 1658 01:42:33,526 --> 01:42:34,693 That's not what I meant. 1659 01:42:41,993 --> 01:42:44,412 Congratulations on winning your election. I saw it in the paper. 1660 01:42:44,496 --> 01:42:45,830 Oh, yeah. Thank you. 1661 01:42:45,914 --> 01:42:47,457 It's a pretty big deal. You must have worked hard for it. 1662 01:42:47,540 --> 01:42:48,541 Oh, I did. 1663 01:42:50,919 --> 01:42:53,212 There's a lot of good you can do in that job, I'd imagine. 1664 01:42:54,172 --> 01:42:55,256 Sometimes. 1665 01:42:57,342 --> 01:42:58,968 It's not as easy as you think, though. 1666 01:43:00,679 --> 01:43:01,721 Never is. 1667 01:43:03,264 --> 01:43:06,350 Sometimes you try and do the right thing only to realize you got it all wrong. 1668 01:43:11,606 --> 01:43:13,316 And when you figure things out... 1669 01:43:14,401 --> 01:43:16,444 you realize the guy you're after isn't some... 1670 01:43:17,320 --> 01:43:18,321 psycho. 1671 01:43:19,197 --> 01:43:20,698 He's not even really a criminal. 1672 01:43:22,701 --> 01:43:24,285 He's just a regular guy. 1673 01:43:28,373 --> 01:43:29,791 What if it was an accident? 1674 01:43:29,874 --> 01:43:31,125 This is no accident. 1675 01:43:34,254 --> 01:43:36,464 It's impossible to prove, either way. 1676 01:43:36,548 --> 01:43:40,677 Just like him not realizing at the time that he hit someone with his car. 1677 01:43:44,639 --> 01:43:45,723 You just have to trust him. 1678 01:43:47,809 --> 01:43:49,185 Why would I do that? 1679 01:43:50,270 --> 01:43:51,521 Because he's a good person. 1680 01:43:52,480 --> 01:43:54,440 He was caught in terrible circumstances. 1681 01:43:55,191 --> 01:43:57,651 Mm-hmm. No, you're right. This is a... 1682 01:43:57,777 --> 01:43:59,028 It's a tough one. 1683 01:44:01,489 --> 01:44:02,948 He has a family depending on him, 1684 01:44:03,032 --> 01:44:04,950 just like you have people depending on you. 1685 01:44:06,119 --> 01:44:07,787 And what about justice? 1686 01:44:13,918 --> 01:44:15,210 Well, sometimes, 1687 01:44:15,295 --> 01:44:17,005 the truth isn't justice. 1688 01:44:18,214 --> 01:44:20,507 [scoffs] You really believe that? 1689 01:44:26,139 --> 01:44:30,393 If you keep going with this, the press will eat you alive. 1690 01:44:30,477 --> 01:44:33,938 Okay? This case will follow you forever. In the meantime, 1691 01:44:34,022 --> 01:44:36,190 some politician will take your job, 1692 01:44:36,274 --> 01:44:38,567 a criminal goes back on the street, 1693 01:44:38,651 --> 01:44:40,736 and a good man and his family will be... 1694 01:44:42,155 --> 01:44:43,656 just destroyed. 1695 01:44:46,576 --> 01:44:48,995 Where is the justice in that? 1696 01:45:22,570 --> 01:45:23,612 Amen. 1697 01:45:41,881 --> 01:45:43,382 Looks like the storm passed. 1698 01:45:44,342 --> 01:45:46,177 Yeah. I think so. 1699 01:46:10,451 --> 01:46:12,661 [Eric] Hello? Where's our new DA? 1700 01:46:14,038 --> 01:46:15,289 - Hey. - Hey. 1701 01:46:16,249 --> 01:46:17,291 For the new digs. 1702 01:46:18,251 --> 01:46:19,835 - Thanks. - Yeah. It's real. 1703 01:46:20,545 --> 01:46:22,421 Easy plant to take care of. 1704 01:46:24,007 --> 01:46:25,675 It really thrives on neglect. 1705 01:46:26,885 --> 01:46:27,886 You did it. 1706 01:46:30,680 --> 01:46:32,056 I hope it was worth it. 1707 01:46:37,979 --> 01:46:39,105 Ale House later. 1708 01:46:39,731 --> 01:46:40,732 You're buying. 1709 01:47:03,755 --> 01:47:04,756 Kung fu! 1710 01:47:06,049 --> 01:47:09,177 - Hi. - And the 4Runner is officially sold. 1711 01:47:09,260 --> 01:47:10,094 Okay. 1712 01:47:11,721 --> 01:47:13,347 [sighs deeply] 1713 01:47:13,681 --> 01:47:14,640 Come here. 1714 01:47:18,561 --> 01:47:19,562 [baby cooing] 1715 01:47:20,855 --> 01:47:22,231 - Hi. - Oh. 1716 01:47:23,691 --> 01:47:25,150 Good morning. Dada. 1717 01:47:25,234 --> 01:47:26,276 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1718 01:47:26,361 --> 01:47:28,613 - There she goes. - Come here. Here we go. 1719 01:47:28,696 --> 01:47:32,032 Yeah. Yeah. You're doing good. Hi. 1720 01:47:32,116 --> 01:47:34,618 It sucks. I think she has my eyes. 1721 01:47:34,702 --> 01:47:35,953 - Really? - Yeah. 1722 01:47:36,037 --> 01:47:37,413 - No. - Yeah. 1723 01:47:38,122 --> 01:47:39,623 - You have beautiful eyes. - Well... 1724 01:47:40,792 --> 01:47:42,084 Look, I think, maybe mine. 1725 01:47:42,168 --> 01:47:43,419 They're changing a little bit. 1726 01:47:44,170 --> 01:47:45,337 Yeah, hi. 1727 01:47:46,339 --> 01:47:48,174 - She has my mouth. - I hope not. 1728 01:47:51,386 --> 01:47:52,887 Definitely your elbows, though. 1729 01:47:52,971 --> 01:47:55,181 [stammers] My elbow. 1730 01:47:55,807 --> 01:47:58,392 Look at your beautiful elbows. You're blessed. 1731 01:47:58,476 --> 01:47:59,852 My greatest feature. 1732 01:48:03,439 --> 01:48:04,440 Hi. 1733 01:48:06,526 --> 01:48:07,568 My girls. 1734 01:48:07,652 --> 01:48:09,779 My girls with beautiful elbows. 1735 01:48:09,862 --> 01:48:10,863 Yeah. 1736 01:48:10,947 --> 01:48:12,156 [knock on door] 1737 01:48:13,908 --> 01:48:15,701 Who could that be at a time like this? 1738 01:48:16,244 --> 01:48:17,578 - Hey, peanut. - There we go. 1739 01:48:17,662 --> 01:48:18,788 Hi, honey. 1740 01:48:19,580 --> 01:48:20,914 Okay. 1741 01:48:40,727 --> 01:48:42,353 [melancholy music playing]