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Jurors describe their verdict in the Tom Fallis murder trial

October 23, 2016 / 02:24

This episode discusses the murder trial of Ashley Fallis, focusing on the testimonies and verdicts surrounding her case. Key topics include the jurors' decision-making process, the testimony of Nick Lover, and the emotional impact on the families involved.

The jurors reflect on the challenges they faced in determining the events leading up to Ashley's death. They mention Nick Lover's testimony, which did not provide the expected bombshell evidence, but included his admission of shooting his wife.

One juror expresses belief that Ashley's actions were not premeditated, suggesting it was a spur-of-the-moment decision. The discussion highlights the emotional turmoil and desperation surrounding the case.

The jurors reveal their voting process, with an initial vote of 11 to 1 and a final verdict of not guilty. They discuss the letters written by Ashley, which influenced their decision.

Overall, the episode reflects on the complexities of the case and the feelings of sadness for Ashley's family, who may not receive the justice they seek.

TLDR

Jurors discuss the Ashley Fallis murder trial and their verdict process, reflecting on testimonies and emotional impacts on families.

Episode

2:24
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knowing that it was going to be a murder child it kind of made me a little bit nervous
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the last thing that they did was dance together both of them were just fine and so it was a matter of an hour where
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everything had to change so you as a juror had to determine what happened in that hour MH and wasn't that tough oh
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yeah Nick Lover's testimony was not a bombshell like we had expected it to be but I heard him saying oh my god what
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have I done oh my god what have I done and he proceeded to say I shot my wife we expected this big thing to drop this
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new evidence this something that we could hold on to to really put the this case to rest and it just did not happen
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do you believe that Nick lover heard Tom fallis say I shot her I believe he heard
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something that's what I believe he was a 15-year-old kid window was cracked open
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Less Than 3 in I almost believe that he heard the uncle yelling that and got that confused I think that Ashley
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fallis again was in the midst of that perfect storm couldn't handle it and just said heck with it this is what I'm
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going to do I'm going to do what I wouldn't do and which was take her own life I don't believe it
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was premeditated I don't think I think it was probably a spur of the- moment kind
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of thing it was a desperate moment it was a desperate moment I had Tom's life in my hand I had the children's lives in
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my hand whatever decision I made was going to directly impact those kids as well um and I wanted to make sure I made
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the right decision there were two votes that's it yeah I believe so first vote 11 to one what was the second vote all
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of it was not guilty 120 the letters that she had written um were a big part of it Tom loved Ashley but Ashley didn't
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love Ashley that's the way I interpreted them I do feel saddened for Ashley's family just
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because I know that they're not going to get the justice that they think that that Ashley needed do the two of you
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believe you made the right decision on this the you reached the right verdict yes I do I do deep in my guts I
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do

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Episode Highlights

  • Unexpected Testimony
    Nick Lover's testimony fell short of expectations, leaving jurors searching for clarity.
    “Nick Lover's testimony was not a bombshell like we had expected it to be.”
    @ 00m 22s
    October 23, 2016
  • A Desperate Moment
    The juror describes the emotional turmoil surrounding the case and the verdict.
    “It was a desperate moment.”
    @ 01m 23s
    October 23, 2016
  • The Weight of a Decision
    A juror reflects on the heavy responsibility of determining a verdict in a murder case.
    “I had Tom's life in my hand.”
    @ 01m 28s
    October 23, 2016

Episode Quotes

  • Oh my god, what have I done?
    Jurors describe their verdict in the Tom Fallis murder trial
  • It was a desperate moment.
    Jurors describe their verdict in the Tom Fallis murder trial
  • I had Tom's life in my hand.
    Jurors describe their verdict in the Tom Fallis murder trial

Key Moments

  • Nervous Feelings00:03
  • Final Dance00:07
  • Juror's Dilemma00:13
  • Tough Testimony00:18
  • Emotional Confession00:31
  • Confusion and Chaos00:58
  • Desperate Decision01:07
  • Verdict Reflection02:18

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