Chapter
Building a case of circumstantial evidence
1:05:58 - 1:12:45 (06:47)
The defense attorney can argue lack of evidence in a case, so building a case of circumstantial evidence by layering information is important for the prosecutor. This can include excluding evidence the prosecutor does have, but also presenting evidence that may not be definitive but points towards the guilt of the defendant.
Clips
The Gelbman Murders case, where Bruce came home to find his wife and son murderered, had stumped investigators for years until a letter that had been mailed to the Gelbman family went undelivered and finally push the investigators down the correct path.
1:05:58 - 1:08:42 (02:44)
Summary
The Gelbman Murders case, where Bruce came home to find his wife and son murderered, had stumped investigators for years until a letter that had been mailed to the Gelbman family went undelivered and finally push the investigators down the correct path.
ChapterBuilding a case of circumstantial evidence
EpisodeHouse of Cards
Podcast20/20
A defense attorney may use the lack of direct evidence to defend a client in a criminal case.
1:08:42 - 1:10:40 (01:57)
Summary
A defense attorney may use the lack of direct evidence to defend a client in a criminal case. However, building up a case with circumstantial evidence, layering one piece of information on top of another, can still prove someone’s guilt in court.
ChapterBuilding a case of circumstantial evidence
EpisodeHouse of Cards
Podcast20/20
A mannequin with knitting needles was used to demonstrate the sheer number and defensive nature of Angel's stab wounds during a trial, while the defense attempted to exclude evidence like diary entries.
1:10:40 - 1:12:45 (02:05)
Summary
A mannequin with knitting needles was used to demonstrate the sheer number and defensive nature of Angel's stab wounds during a trial, while the defense attempted to exclude evidence like diary entries.