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Brett Parker's defense attorney speaks out

January 26, 2014 / 01:22

This episode discusses the case of Brett Parker, focusing on the trial and the testimony of key witnesses, including David Fedor and Dr. Marcus. The conversation highlights the quick judgment by police and the community's perception of Parker.

David Fedor, who was originally hired for the case, shares his belief that the police were convinced of Parker's guilt within three hours of the incident. The episode emphasizes the fast-tracking of the case and the implications of Parker's background as a bookie.

Dr. Marcus, a forensic pathologist, provided testimony that was challenged during the trial. The discussion critiques his qualifications and the validity of his statements regarding the evidence.

The jury's unanimous verdict of guilty is noted, along with the lack of surprise from those involved, reflecting the strong media and community bias against Parker.

TLDR

Brett Parker's trial reveals quick police judgment and questionable expert testimony.

Episode

1:22
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I was called into this case by um Mr David Fedor who was who was the man who actually was hired originally on the
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case my firm belief in this case was is that it took less than 3 hours before the police were convinced this man was
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guilty of this crime they were FASTT tracking him when I got involved in this case they were fast tracking him and so
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when he was arrested by the police and they found out he was a bookie right away cuz he told him the police you know
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took a different view of things when Brian capur went over there I I believe he was obessed with this money and then
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he had to have it there was a doctor to testified he was a forensic pathologist named Dr
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Marcus that testified in this case and I vehemently objected to his testimony you
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can see the break right there he wasn't an orthopedic surgeon nor could he identify a single muscle tendon or
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ligament in this man's left arm what's he basing this testimony on and he didn't base it on any science or any
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studies or anything else he'd never seen a case like this before he was not an orthopedic surgeon as to the charge of
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the murder of Tammy Parker we the jury unanimously find the defendant guilty was I surprised by what happened
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today no I really wasn't surprised because the perception of Brett Parker in the community and in the news media
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here was I mean this man was was already tried and convicted

Episode Highlights

  • The Fast-Tracked Case
    The police were convinced of the man's guilt in less than 3 hours.
    “They were FASTT tracking him.”
    @ 00m 11s
    January 26, 2014
  • Expert Testimony Controversy
    A forensic pathologist's qualifications were questioned during the trial.
    “He wasn't an orthopedic surgeon.”
    @ 00m 44s
    January 26, 2014
  • Community Perception
    The defendant's reputation influenced the jury's decision.
    “The perception of Brett Parker... he was already tried and convicted.”
    @ 01m 15s
    January 26, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I vehemently objected to his testimony.
    Brett Parker's defense attorney speaks out
  • I really wasn't surprised by what happened today.
    Brett Parker's defense attorney speaks out
  • This man was already tried and convicted.
    Brett Parker's defense attorney speaks out

Key Moments

  • Fast Tracking00:11
  • Expert Testimony00:44
  • Community Judgment01:15