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How jurors in Cal Harris' first trial reached a verdict

June 08, 2014 / 01:53

This episode covers the conviction of Calvin Harris for the second-degree murder of his wife, Michelle Harris. Key discussions include courtroom reactions, juror insights, and the evidence presented.

Michelle's friend, Cindy Turner, describes the emotional moment when the verdict was read, noting the impact on the Harris family. The courtroom atmosphere shifted dramatically as the verdict was announced.

Cal's attorneys, Bill Easton and Joe Colie, express their confusion over the jury's decision, with some jurors stating that the evidence was overwhelming. They highlight Cal's lack of involvement in the search for Michelle as a significant factor.

The jurors also mention that the discovery of blood played a crucial role in the case, suggesting that without it, Cal might have avoided conviction. They clarify that Michelle's death in her own home eliminated other suspects.

The episode concludes with discussions about the potential for an appeal, with Cal's attorneys maintaining their belief in his innocence.

TLDR

Calvin Harris was convicted of murdering his wife Michelle, with jurors citing overwhelming evidence and his suspicious behavior as key factors.

Episode

1:53
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it took the jury less than 4 hours over two days to reach a verdict Michelle's friend Cindy Turner when the verdict was
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read you could feel the courtroom on the left of us all of the Harris family just
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dropping it was like Domino's and the crying from Cal guilty Calvin Harris was convicted of
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the second ree murder of his wife Michelle I think I had to wait a minute to digest it this is the man that killed
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my daughter with his bare hands he deserves everything he got no one was more shocked Mr what do
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you think of this then Cal's attorneys Bill Easton and Joe colie why do you think the jury did convict Cal Harris I
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don't know I don't I I wish I had a good answer for that six of the jurors were willing to
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explain to me the evidence was overwhelming there's just so many little pieces that just come together to make
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the whole puzzle they say that Cal Harris's own actions gave him away why wouldn't you
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join in the search why wouldn't you be questioning those police saying hey you know let's look here let's try this
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let's do that he never did any of it and that little bit of blood blood played a big part if they wouldn't have
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found any blood he would have got an away with it I think and if Michelle was killed in her
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own home the juror said that eliminated the other possible suspects are you going to appeal Cal we followed the
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lines of evidence and Beyond a reasonable doubt we believe he did it

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Episode Highlights

  • Calvin Harris Convicted
    Calvin Harris was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his wife, Michelle.
    “Guilty!”
    @ 00m 26s
    June 08, 2014
  • A Mother's Pain
    A mother expresses her shock and pain after the verdict is read.
    “This is the man that killed my daughter.”
    @ 00m 33s
    June 08, 2014
  • Jurors Discuss Evidence
    Jurors reveal that overwhelming evidence led to the conviction of Cal Harris.
    “The evidence was overwhelming.”
    @ 01m 00s
    June 08, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • This is the man that killed my daughter with his bare hands.
    How jurors in Cal Harris' first trial reached a verdict
  • The evidence was overwhelming.
    How jurors in Cal Harris' first trial reached a verdict
  • If they wouldn't have found any blood, he would have got away with it.
    How jurors in Cal Harris' first trial reached a verdict

Key Moments

  • Verdict Reached00:03
  • Courtroom Emotions00:13
  • Guilty Verdict00:26
  • Mother's Reflection00:33
  • Juror Insights01:00
  • Critical Evidence01:30