Chapter
Pre-Trial Hearings on Shackling Defendants
31:51 - 36:30 (04:39)
The state argues that it is the norm to shackle a defendant during pre-trial hearings while Dick and Jem aim to present their client as an everyday guy, which could be the reason why the hearing existed in the first place. The proceedings mainly revolve around the motion to unshackle Illick and how murder suspects are not bound during trial.
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The hosts discuss their observations on how accused murderers behave during their trials.
31:51 - 33:00 (01:08)
Summary
The hosts discuss their observations on how accused murderers behave during their trials. They talk about a specific case where the defendant appears too comfortable and unfazed during the proceedings, leading them to question his guilt or innocence.
ChapterPre-Trial Hearings on Shackling Defendants
EpisodeCup of Justice Bonus 10: Dick and Jim Win the Headline Game In Murder Hearing But What Really Happened?
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
During pre-trial hearings, it is considered acceptable to shackle a defendant and this is what the state is going to argue.
33:00 - 35:32 (02:32)
Summary
During pre-trial hearings, it is considered acceptable to shackle a defendant and this is what the state is going to argue. The motion raised to unshackle Illick was mainly based on the fact that murder suspects are not shackled during trial.
ChapterPre-Trial Hearings on Shackling Defendants
EpisodeCup of Justice Bonus 10: Dick and Jim Win the Headline Game In Murder Hearing But What Really Happened?
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The debate about whether a murder suspect should be shackled during his trial or not is discussed.
35:32 - 36:30 (00:57)
Summary
The debate about whether a murder suspect should be shackled during his trial or not is discussed. The argument is centered around the potential prejudice created by the presence of visible restraints, especially in the context of media coverage.