To interrupt one true crime story for another. The cold case I tried in April will (finally) air this Saturday at 10PM EST, 9PM local time, on CBS's 48 Hours show.
Enjoyed the piece. Given the one hour show, I'm sure there was a lot that could not be included, but it seemed to be a pretty good summary. (I have also read about the case in the prosecutor magazine so I had some background)
My question is, given the nature of the case, what was your initial reaction to getting a verdit after only 4 hours? Did you see it as a bad sign, good sign, or try not to think about it either way?
My initial reaction was surprise. On a moment's reflection, I thought that while an acquittal was far from out of the question, I just didn't think all twelve would be ready to acquit so fast. Which left one option...
Did Dennis fail a lie detector as well? Who was Doug (the new bf)? Any chance he was Marty Odem's friend? Did Marty have an albi? I am not convinced the right guy is behind bars. Is there more to this story we have not heard?
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I will definitely be watching this, Mark.
ReplyDeleteTHIS SATURDAY?!
ReplyDeleteSetting my DVR now. I do not want to miss this. I plan to point at the TV the whole time and announce I know you.
Yes indeed, ma'am. And hush, YOU are the celebrity around here. :)
ReplyDeleteMr. Pryor,
ReplyDeleteNice work in bringing justice for the family. Congrats to you and all those who have worked over the years. Love your blog.
Thanks, Autrey. Naturally, they left out a few things I'd love to have seen in there, but overall I am very pleased with the way the show turned out.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the piece. Given the one hour show, I'm sure there was a lot that could not be included, but it seemed to be a pretty good summary. (I have also read about the case in the prosecutor magazine so I had some background)
ReplyDeleteMy question is, given the nature of the case, what was your initial reaction to getting a verdit after only 4 hours? Did you see it as a bad sign, good sign, or try not to think about it either way?
Good job on the case.
My initial reaction was surprise. On a moment's reflection, I thought that while an acquittal was far from out of the question, I just didn't think all twelve would be ready to acquit so fast. Which left one option...
ReplyDeleteDid Dennis fail a lie detector as well? Who was Doug (the new bf)? Any chance he was Marty Odem's friend? Did Marty have an albi? I am not convinced the right guy is behind bars.
ReplyDeleteIs there more to this story we have not heard?