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Juror in Michael Ferreira trial unsettled by verdict

October 26, 2014 / 01:28

This episode discusses the conflicting testimonies in the case of John McCade, focusing on the roles of Michael Ferrara and Edward Brown. The conversation highlights the jury's deliberation process, revealing differing opinions on the credibility of witnesses and the decision-making behind the verdicts.

Key discussions include the juror's perspective on why Edward Brown admitted to involvement in the murder, questioning his credibility. The juror expresses frustration at the difficulty of convincing others to see Ferrara's potential guilt.

The episode also touches on the surprising conviction of Walter Shelly, despite similar evidence and witness testimonies. The juror reflects on the mixed feelings regarding the outcomes of the trials.

TLDR

Jurors discuss conflicting testimonies in the John McCade case and the implications for Michael Ferrara and Edward Brown's involvement.

Episode

1:28
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there were two of us that really even throughout all this conflicting testimony uh you just really had a feeling that
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Michael Ferrara was partially responsible for what happened to John McCade but you couldn't get that across
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H boy I wish I could have did you try we tried of course we did what what argument did you use well the best
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argument obviously is why does anybody admit to being involved in a murder when they had nothing to do with it and
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that's what Edward Brown did Brown said he was there yes that just makes no sense and you would you would argue that
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to the other jurors and they would say what they would say he's not a credible witness right off the bat um probably
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two hours into our deliberations we took a vote it was 10 to two I was one of the
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two you wanted to convict him of something yes yes I really felt that he had taken part in
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this man slaughter wasn't an option which you really felt like it probably was so we were really
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dissecting uh two of us were anyway everybody else seemed like they were pretty pretty firm and not guilty were
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you surprised when Walter Shelly was convicted same evidence same Witnesses I certainly was I think I know
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the answer to this but were you pleased of course I was we got part of it right

Episode Highlights

  • Conflicting Testimonies
    The jurors grapple with conflicting testimonies and the credibility of witnesses.
    “Why does anybody admit to being involved in a murder when they had nothing to do with it?”
    @ 00m 20s
    October 26, 2014
  • A Divided Jury
    During deliberations, the jury votes 10 to 2, with one juror advocating for conviction.
    “I was one of the two you wanted to convict him of something.”
    @ 00m 46s
    October 26, 2014
  • Surprising Conviction
    The juror expresses surprise at Walter Shelly's conviction despite the same evidence.
    “I certainly was surprised...”
    @ 01m 14s
    October 26, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I wish I could have...
    Juror in Michael Ferreira trial unsettled by verdict
  • He was there, yes, that just makes no sense.
    Juror in Michael Ferreira trial unsettled by verdict
  • I really felt that he had taken part in...
    Juror in Michael Ferreira trial unsettled by verdict

Key Moments

  • Conflicting Testimonies00:02
  • Jury Deliberations00:43
  • Surprising Verdict01:14