Chapter
The Death Penalty
07:24 - 11:02 (03:38)
The process for trying a death penalty case is more rigorous than other cases. Even if someone is given the death penalty, they may not actually be executed, instead serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Clips
The podcast explores the importance of a proper legal representation in court, especially for those facing the death penalty and its subsequent sentencing phase.
07:24 - 08:35 (01:10)
Legal representation
Summary
The podcast explores the importance of a proper legal representation in court, especially for those facing the death penalty and its subsequent sentencing phase. It highlights the effect that court appointed attorneys can have on the outcome of a trial.
ChapterThe Death Penalty
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
Despite confessing to the murder of his pregnant wife, the decision to give the death penalty to Chris Watts was not agreed upon by everyone, including prosecutor Michael Rourke.
08:35 - 11:02 (02:27)
Crime
Summary
Despite confessing to the murder of his pregnant wife, the decision to give the death penalty to Chris Watts was not agreed upon by everyone, including prosecutor Michael Rourke.