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Brenda's Defense in the Jonathan Hearn Murder Trial
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1:09:05 - 1:15:53 (06:48)

Brenda's defense attorney argued that there was zero evidence linking her to the murder of Jonathan Hearn, including the text messages that prosecutors pointed to as evidence. The attorney also stated that Brenda had no motive to commit the crime.

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Friends and family testified to Brenda's character during her trial, contradicting claims made against her.
1:09:05 - 1:10:44 (01:39)
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Brenda's trial
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Friends and family testified to Brenda's character during her trial, contradicting claims made against her. Her attorney also defended her inconsistent stories, stating that it was her friends' memories that were mistaken.

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Brenda's Defense in the Jonathan Hearn Murder Trial
Episode
Behind Door 813
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Dateline NBC
Did Brenda Berenice Delgado Reynaga kill her ex-boyfriend, Jonathan Crews, because she was angry about their breakup?
1:10:45 - 1:12:24 (01:39)
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True crime
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Did Brenda Berenice Delgado Reynaga kill her ex-boyfriend, Jonathan Crews, because she was angry about their breakup? While there are different accounts of what happened on the day of the shooting, Brenda's ex-boyfriend describes her as being controlling and jealous, and her lawyer suggests that Jonathan could have shot himself despite his pre-existing shoulder injury.

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Brenda's Defense in the Jonathan Hearn Murder Trial
Episode
Behind Door 813
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The murder trial of Jonathan Cruz had plenty of twists and turns, including conflicting evidence and testimony.
1:12:25 - 1:13:55 (01:30)
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Jonathan Cruz
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The murder trial of Jonathan Cruz had plenty of twists and turns, including conflicting evidence and testimony. Lawyers argue over who sent a text message and the reliability of memory.

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Brenda's Defense in the Jonathan Hearn Murder Trial
Episode
Behind Door 813
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Brenda's attorney advised her to take the fifth during her murder trial in a state with the death penalty.
1:13:56 - 1:15:53 (01:57)
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Law
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Brenda's attorney advised her to take the fifth during her murder trial in a state with the death penalty. Despite saying little on the stand, her attorney argued that the facts spoke for her, but the opposing attorney continued to question her.

Chapter
Brenda's Defense in the Jonathan Hearn Murder Trial
Episode
Behind Door 813
Podcast
Dateline NBC