Chapter

The Blood on Tommy Zeigler's Case
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41:43 - 48:11 (06:28)

The absence of Perry Edward's blood in the four little squares of fabric tested by Tommy's team does not prove his innocence, and DNA on Tommy does not change Edward or Felton's testimony, nor the outcome of the original trial, but Tommy's legal team filed a motion requesting the judge recuse himself from the trial.

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The team examines the blood evidence present in the murder case of Perry Edwards and the inconsistencies in the DNA test results of the prime suspects, Tommy Zeigler and Charlie Mays.
41:43 - 43:04 (01:21)
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Perry Edwards
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The team examines the blood evidence present in the murder case of Perry Edwards and the inconsistencies in the DNA test results of the prime suspects, Tommy Zeigler and Charlie Mays.

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The Blood on Tommy Zeigler's Case
Episode
INFAMOUS: Tommy Zeigler
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Crime Junkie
The effectiveness of DNA evidence on overturning a conviction is dependent on its ability to challenge the witness testimonies of a trial.
43:04 - 45:42 (02:37)
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DNA Evidence
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The effectiveness of DNA evidence on overturning a conviction is dependent on its ability to challenge the witness testimonies of a trial. In the case of Tommy, who is requesting a recusal from the judge, the verdict relied more heavily on witness testimonies than physical evidence, so the impact of DNA on the case is questioned.

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The Blood on Tommy Zeigler's Case
Episode
INFAMOUS: Tommy Zeigler
Podcast
Crime Junkie
During a trial, one juror faints repeatedly and is prescribed Valium by her doctor.
45:42 - 46:26 (00:44)
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Jury deliberation
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During a trial, one juror faints repeatedly and is prescribed Valium by her doctor. She later changes her vote to guilty and it isn't until later that some of the jurors publicly disclose what had happened.

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The Blood on Tommy Zeigler's Case
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INFAMOUS: Tommy Zeigler
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Crime Junkie
The speaker discusses the case of Tommy Zeigler, a man on death row who is pleading for a chance to test the evidence against him, and the complexities surrounding the case.
46:26 - 48:11 (01:45)
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Tommy Zeigler
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The speaker discusses the case of Tommy Zeigler, a man on death row who is pleading for a chance to test the evidence against him, and the complexities surrounding the case.

Chapter
The Blood on Tommy Zeigler's Case
Episode
INFAMOUS: Tommy Zeigler
Podcast
Crime Junkie