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She was calling to him for help, and you didn't help her, did you?
She was calling to him for help, and you didn't help her, did you?
A health care professional takes an oath to preserve life, not destroy it.
A health care professional takes an oath to preserve life, not destroy it.
The District Court in and for the 21st Judicial District of Mason County, Colorado is now in session.
The District Court in and for the 21st Judicial District of Mason County, Colorado is now in session.
He was always very cordial, very pleasant, just a happy, pleasant person to be around.
He was always very cordial, very pleasant, just a happy, pleasant person to be around.
You are going to assert your Fifth Amendment rights, correct?
You are going to assert your Fifth Amendment rights, correct?
Dortick may not be called in front of the jury.
Dortick may not be called in front of the jury.
Mr. Dortek, thank you, sir, for coming in. You are excused at this time.
Mr. Dortek, thank you, sir, for coming in. You are excused at this time.
Could you hand the verdict forms to the bailiff, please? Thank you. Madam Clerk, please read the verdict.
Could you hand the verdict forms to the bailiff, please? Thank you. Madam Clerk, please read the verdict.
We will probably never know all of the participants in aiding and abetting either before or after the fact of this homicide.
We will probably never know all of the participants in aiding and abetting either before or after the fact of this homicide.
Does that in any sense mean that Jane Dortick was not the killer? Absolutely not. The fact remains that there is substantial evidence tying defendant to this crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Defendant is committed to the term prescribed by law of 25 years to life.
Does that in any sense mean that Jane Dortick was not the killer? Absolutely not. The fact remains that there is substantial evidence tying defendant to this crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Defendant is committed to the term prescribed by law of 25 years to life.
That you, Susan Lucille Wright, having been found guilty by this jury, a juror of your peers, of the offense of murder, be assessed 25 years confinement in the... They could have sentenced her to life.
That you, Susan Lucille Wright, having been found guilty by this jury, a juror of your peers, of the offense of murder, be assessed 25 years confinement in the... They could have sentenced her to life.
I remand you now to the custody of the Sheriff of Harris County, Texas.
I remand you now to the custody of the Sheriff of Harris County, Texas.
If you have a cell phone on, please turn it off. Check your cell phones.
If you have a cell phone on, please turn it off. Check your cell phones.
I would ask you to reserve any emotional outbursts.
I would ask you to reserve any emotional outbursts.
The court has reviewed the motion and the court grants the motion to vacate the conviction and sentence and orders the release of the defendant.
The court has reviewed the motion and the court grants the motion to vacate the conviction and sentence and orders the release of the defendant.
Not so his delirious family. It's just a great feeling for me today, I'll tell you that. It's a long time coming.
Not so his delirious family. It's just a great feeling for me today, I'll tell you that. It's a long time coming.
People of the state of Colorado versus Timothy Masters.
People of the state of Colorado versus Timothy Masters.
As to the defendant, Cleveland Clinic, in favor of the defendant, Cleveland Clinic. As to the defendant, Rena Crowe, in favor of the defendant, Rena Crowe.
As to the defendant, Cleveland Clinic, in favor of the defendant, Cleveland Clinic. As to the defendant, Rena Crowe, in favor of the defendant, Rena Crowe.
How do you wish to plead? I'm not guilty.
How do you wish to plead? I'm not guilty.
You solemnly swear the testimony you've given this matter to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
You solemnly swear the testimony you've given this matter to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Sure. Not very likely, though. Mr. Gray, call your first witness.
Sure. Not very likely, though. Mr. Gray, call your first witness.
Is it possible for us to see Matt Baker's complete deposition video? It made me very, very nervous. We've received another note from the jury. We were concerned. Do we have to find guilt by use of drugs and suffocating?
Is it possible for us to see Matt Baker's complete deposition video? It made me very, very nervous. We've received another note from the jury. We were concerned. Do we have to find guilt by use of drugs and suffocating?
Can we have a transcript of Vanessa Bull's testimony, please? Geez, you know, it may be that they can't figure it out.
Can we have a transcript of Vanessa Bull's testimony, please? Geez, you know, it may be that they can't figure it out.
We, the jury, find the defendant, Matt D. Baker, guilty of the offense of murder.
We, the jury, find the defendant, Matt D. Baker, guilty of the offense of murder.
We are on the record of the matter of the people versus Gerhardt's writer. Did you kill John Sellers?
We are on the record of the matter of the people versus Gerhardt's writer. Did you kill John Sellers?
We, the jury, in the above entitled cause, find the defendant, Richard Raymond Tewitt, guilty of the crime of voluntary manslaughter.
We, the jury, in the above entitled cause, find the defendant, Richard Raymond Tewitt, guilty of the crime of voluntary manslaughter.
Court is going to impose the agreed-upon sentence of 35 years.
Court is going to impose the agreed-upon sentence of 35 years.
We, the jury, in the above entitled action, find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, not guilty of the crime of first degree murder. We the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, guilty of the crime of second degree murder.
We, the jury, in the above entitled action, find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, not guilty of the crime of first degree murder. We the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, guilty of the crime of second degree murder.
Ms. Kalizinski admitted to police that she had taken the infant boy and thrown him on the ground.
Ms. Kalizinski admitted to police that she had taken the infant boy and thrown him on the ground.
I put all my effort into getting her free.
I put all my effort into getting her free.
Good morning, everybody. We are on the record in the state versus William Budd Ackerman.
Good morning, everybody. We are on the record in the state versus William Budd Ackerman.
Okay, Mr. Swirling, any cross-examination? I have no question. Step down, ma'am.
Okay, Mr. Swirling, any cross-examination? I have no question. Step down, ma'am.
Come around to the stand, please, sir.
Come around to the stand, please, sir.
Have you reached a verdict in this case? Ladies and gentlemen, it's my understanding that the jury has reached a verdict.
Have you reached a verdict in this case? Ladies and gentlemen, it's my understanding that the jury has reached a verdict.
Mr. Ackerman, if you'd please stand, sir. Sentence of the court is, Mr. Ackerman, you be committed to the State Department corrections period of 45 years.
Mr. Ackerman, if you'd please stand, sir. Sentence of the court is, Mr. Ackerman, you be committed to the State Department corrections period of 45 years.
The District Court in and for the 21st Judicial District of Mason County, Colorado is now in session.
He was always very cordial, very pleasant, just a happy, pleasant person to be around.
How do you wish to plead? I'm not guilty.
You solemnly swear the testimony you've given this matter to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Sure. Not very likely, though. Mr. Gray, call your first witness.
Is it possible for us to see Matt Baker's complete deposition video? It made me very, very nervous. We've received another note from the jury. We were concerned. Do we have to find guilt by use of drugs and suffocating?
Can we have a transcript of Vanessa Bull's testimony, please? Geez, you know, it may be that they can't figure it out.
We, the jury, find the defendant, Matt D. Baker, guilty of the offense of murder.
Ms. Kalizinski admitted to police that she had taken the infant boy and thrown him on the ground.
I put all my effort into getting her free.
We, the jury, in the above entitled cause, find the defendant, Richard Raymond Tewitt, guilty of the crime of voluntary manslaughter.
As to the defendant, Cleveland Clinic, in favor of the defendant, Cleveland Clinic. As to the defendant, Rena Crowe, in favor of the defendant, Rena Crowe.
Good morning, everybody. We are on the record in the state versus William Budd Ackerman.
Okay, Mr. Swirling, any cross-examination? I have no question. Step down, ma'am.
Come around to the stand, please, sir.
Have you reached a verdict in this case? Ladies and gentlemen, it's my understanding that the jury has reached a verdict.
Mr. Ackerman, if you'd please stand, sir. Sentence of the court is, Mr. Ackerman, you be committed to the State Department corrections period of 45 years.
She was calling to him for help, and you didn't help her, did you?
A health care professional takes an oath to preserve life, not destroy it.
We, the jury, in the above entitled action, find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, not guilty of the crime of first degree murder. We the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant, Eric Scott Sills, guilty of the crime of second degree murder.
If you have a cell phone on, please turn it off. Check your cell phones.
I would ask you to reserve any emotional outbursts.
The court has reviewed the motion and the court grants the motion to vacate the conviction and sentence and orders the release of the defendant.
Not so his delirious family. It's just a great feeling for me today, I'll tell you that. It's a long time coming.
People of the state of Colorado versus Timothy Masters.
You are going to assert your Fifth Amendment rights, correct?
Dortick may not be called in front of the jury.
Mr. Dortek, thank you, sir, for coming in. You are excused at this time.
Could you hand the verdict forms to the bailiff, please? Thank you. Madam Clerk, please read the verdict.
We will probably never know all of the participants in aiding and abetting either before or after the fact of this homicide.
Does that in any sense mean that Jane Dortick was not the killer? Absolutely not. The fact remains that there is substantial evidence tying defendant to this crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Defendant is committed to the term prescribed by law of 25 years to life.
We are on the record of the matter of the people versus Gerhardt's writer. Did you kill John Sellers?
That you, Susan Lucille Wright, having been found guilty by this jury, a juror of your peers, of the offense of murder, be assessed 25 years confinement in the... They could have sentenced her to life.
I remand you now to the custody of the Sheriff of Harris County, Texas.
Court is going to impose the agreed-upon sentence of 35 years.
From May to August in 2023, Ms. Frankie and her business partner held her two children, ages nine and 11, turning 12, in a concentration camp like setting.
From May to August in 2023, Ms. Frankie and her business partner held her two children, ages nine and 11, turning 12, in a concentration camp like setting.
From May to August in 2023, Ms. Frankie and her business partner held her two children, ages nine and 11, turning 12, in a concentration camp like setting.
Did you look out at her right there in the courtroom, small courtroom right there sitting in front of you?
Did you look out at her right there in the courtroom, small courtroom right there sitting in front of you?
And then... I understand we have a verdict.
And then... I understand we have a verdict.
He's the lead investigator here. He's the one that had his metaphorical fingerprints all over all of it, so to speak.
He's the lead investigator here. He's the one that had his metaphorical fingerprints all over all of it, so to speak.