Verdicts in both the Delphi murders trial and the case of a murdered Minnesota mom. Plus 20 years on, Keith Morrison talks about Scott Peterson.
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Why did the prosecution focus on the video from Libby German's phone in the Delphi murders trial?
The prosecution argued that the man in the video matched Richard Allen's description and that his confession corroborated with a witness who saw a van passing by during the crime.
What was the defense's key argument against Richard Allen's confession in the Delphi murders trial?
The defense claimed that Allen was not in his right state of mind during the confession, suggesting it should be thrown out due to his altered mental state in prison.
How did the community of Delphi react to the verdict in the Delphi murders trial?
After the verdict, people from Delphi gathered outside the courthouse to show support for the victims' families, applauding and expressing relief.
What was the significance of the headphone jack data on Libby German's phone in the Delphi murders trial?
The defense expert used the headphone jack data to argue that Libby's phone was used after her death, suggesting Allen could not have been the killer as he was home by then.
Why was Adam Fravel initially told not to participate in the search for Madeline Kingsbury?
Adam Fravel claimed he was told by the BCA not to participate, but the BCA later confirmed they never issued such instructions.
What was the prosecution's argument for premeditation in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury?
The prosecution argued that several factors, such as the security cameras being ripped down and the location of the body, indicated premeditation.
What was the defense's argument regarding the death penalty in the Bryan Kohberger case?
The defense argued that the death penalty should not be used due to ongoing issues with obtaining the drugs for lethal injection in Idaho.
Why did the Scott Peterson case captivate the nation in 2004?
The case captivated the nation due to its dramatic developments, including Scott Peterson's calm demeanor after his wife's disappearance and the revelation of his affair with Amber Frey.
What is the latest development in Scott Peterson's case 20 years after his conviction?
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has requested to test various pieces of evidence, with the judge allowing only the testing of a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's body.
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- Richard Allen was found guilty on four counts of murder.
- Key evidence included a video from Libby German's phone and Allen's confession.
- The defense argued that Allen was not in his right state of mind during the confession.
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