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Defendant's Motion for Change of Venue and Motion to Sequester Jurors Denied
34:22 - 40:17 (05:55)
The defendant's motion for a change of venue and motion to sequester jurors were denied by the court, despite the defendant's argument that the close proximity of Lafayette Parishes made it difficult to select an unbiased jury. The defendant believes that the trial court erred in denying these motions.
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The defendant's motion to change the venue from a Million Pairs to Lafayette Parish, due to the potential difficulty in selecting an impartial jury thanks to the case's local media coverage, was denied by the trial court.
34:22 - 37:46 (03:24)
Summary
The defendant's motion to change the venue from a Million Pairs to Lafayette Parish, due to the potential difficulty in selecting an impartial jury thanks to the case's local media coverage, was denied by the trial court. The defendant ultimately had to settle for a 12-person jury selected by the State, after which he exercised seven of his 13 peremptory challenges.
ChapterDefendant's Motion for Change of Venue and Motion to Sequester Jurors Denied
Episode13: "Cajun Killer"
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The process of jury selection in murder trials involves questioning potential jurors about their personal biases and whether they feel they can render an unbiased verdict.
37:46 - 39:04 (01:17)
Summary
The process of jury selection in murder trials involves questioning potential jurors about their personal biases and whether they feel they can render an unbiased verdict. Defense attorneys may choose to strike potential jurors if they feel they may be unfair or have a personal connection to the case.
ChapterDefendant's Motion for Change of Venue and Motion to Sequester Jurors Denied
Episode13: "Cajun Killer"
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
On the Tommy Gilbo appeal, the request to sequester potential jurors for the duration of the trial was denied by the court, and it was viewed as a wasteful request for time and money.
39:04 - 40:17 (01:13)
Summary
On the Tommy Gilbo appeal, the request to sequester potential jurors for the duration of the trial was denied by the court, and it was viewed as a wasteful request for time and money.