Jerry Burns Trial Day 5 - Michael Allison - Defendant's Fellow Inmate
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Possible sentence: LWOP (no DP in Iowa)
Jury breakdown: 7 women, five men. Alts: 2 women, 1 man
Charges: Murder in the 1st degree
What is the Defense: Innocent
Iowa man Jerry Burns, 66, is on trial as the suspect in the 1979 stabbing murder of Michelle Martinko, an 18-year-old high school student. Jury selection began on Monday and continued into Tuesday.
Here’s what you need to know about the case.
Burns’s trial was moved from Linn County, Iowa to Scott County, Iowa given the high-profile nature of this case. Martinko’s brutal murder remained unsolved for decades. But then, on Oct. 29, 2018, police carried out an operation similar the one that California authorities used to track down the Golden State Killer suspect.
Burns left a straw on table at a Pizza Ranch establishment and authorities seized this discarded DNA evidence covertly. They compared it to a blood sample recovered at the crime scene that had been uploaded to a genealogy database and partially profiled.
Authorities determined that the discarded DNA evidence was a match to the blood found on Martinko’s dress. The judge has allowed the straw to be used as evidence at trial.
Martinko was “repeatedly” stabbed in the face and chest in her family’s car outside of the Westdale Mall on December 19, 1979. Evidence showed that she fought back. Martinko went to the mall that day to buy a winter coat, but never returned home. There was no evidence of a robbery or sexual assault.
Burns was arrested on December 19, 2018-39 years later.
The defendant has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Investigators say Burns “claimed he did not have any recollection of committing this crime,” but could not explain why his DNA showed up at the crime scene.
#JerryBurns #BurnsTrial
He's served this country, I know what happened to my dad after being a marine in Vietnam, this man looks like he's doing a lot better, don't blame him at all for some substance issues, our men and women aren't treated the way you'd think after they come home.
I just said that yo my husband 10 minutes ago. This guy was respectful, well spoken and not cared for by our government after his service.
So so true!🎯😩 It's truly sad to see. Most veterans have seen & witnessed "things" we will most likely never see.
He shouldn't have been trafficking drugs and illegals though. Too bad, so sad.
21:18 - That's the moment that stood out to me the most. "He feels like no matter what happens in this case, he wins because he had the opportunity to be out there with his family all these years." You don't say something like that unless there was a reason why you SHOULDN'T have had the opportunity to be out there with your family all those years. Someone who feels wrongfully charged isn't going to have that mindset. Leon Spies then goes on for 30 minutes not addressing a single thing that was said and instead focused on this man's criminal history to imply these statements are bull.
Vegans Suck implying that Mr Spies must think the jury is that daft by spending 30+ minutes on that point. His team was more prepared for responding to that testimony than any other thus far.
Vegans Suck the DNA was analyzed and profiled multiple times prior to the 2008 flood so the validity of that isn’t in question. Plus at that point the raw DNA profile was stored digitally in multiple locations. I think originally they were trying to prove that maybe evidence was handled improperly by investigators, but offer no explanation or scenario where Jerry Burn’s blood would be in a position to contaminate specific evidence like the gear shift.
Thanks for indicating the specific time of his testimonial when what he says is most relevant. Yes, it's very worrying how laboriously he's being discredited. Let's hope jury isn't duped by the distractions.
I caught that too. Basically he was saying " I got away with it for 39 years".
@Vegans Suck Worked as an officer inside a state prison for 22 years.......not even going to waste my time explaining the prison atmosphere to you.
This witness was believable and just 'fried' the defendant. To state he was going to take him to the mall if he kept beating him was the nail in his coffin. The defense attorney tried to make the witness look bad, but it didn't work. The witness appeared to be honest and straight forward with everything.
"It disgusted me. That's why".
Best answer possible. Burns is done.
@Vegans Suck The defenda even signed the paper for him. Lol. Just be quiet.
@Vegans Suck So, you think it's REASONABLE to believe that a man charged with one of the most heinous of crimes would sign such a document for his most intimate associate, someone that he refers to as his "son", for any reason other than an underhanded way of admitting his guilt? Also, as Burns spoke of the case with him, he apparently NEVER even came close to stating that he didn't do it. I believe the witness. You're a fool, sir.
I personally don't and would never trust inmate witnesses or accusers, people who have never been in prison, cannot imagine what kind of lowlife are the most of them
@@chrisx2k6
Sir,what does it mean: I'm gonna have to take you to the mall? Thank you
Substance abuse disorder does not a liar make, ESPECIALLY when the person with disorder is sober.
And NO I am NOT an addict.
I agree!!
Yes indeed...
When you hear the conversation between this guy and the defendant lawyer, you can tell this guy had accumulated a great deal of experience and knowledge in laws by going to prison for so many times. He understands all the terminologies the lawyer brought up and counter what he thinks the lawyer claimed wrong in a very proficientway.
8 years in a Mexican Prison. That must have been tough.
That's gotta hurt. :-) Things *GO ON* in those prisons that's not natural sexually.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
personally I find the witness 100 times better of a person & more credible than I find the defense attorney. The attorney is so behind on facts, the witness is quoting law to him 😂😂😂
He's credible.
Judge, PLEASE put a mic on the defense attorney, or make him sit down in front of his mic!! He's impossible to hear when he stands.
And he constantly barks at witnesses to speak closer to the mic.
@@HyeBrownIz that's what I was also prepared to say :))
This judge is so professional 👏. Who the f cares about her hair, which is cute and not unprofessional
I feel sad that the witness has spent so long in prison as he seems like a good man. The sentences in America and Mexico seem very harsh coming from Ireland
Most sentances are for non violent offenders here in the states. Pitiful excuse for a legal system.
yesss and for pot of all things. eye roll.
OMG!! Argue objections at sidebar or send the jury out. This line of questioning should never have been allowed regarding his pending case.
This defense attorney has crossed the line and should have been stifled and investigated.
The defense is trying to paint this guy as a liar.This has nothing to do with Burn's
I hope the jury realized that the defense didn't address a single thing he said, just tried to muddy the waters and discredit him.
Straight to PC for him...
Is believe him over the murderer any day.
I'm a court reporter, and it totally annoys me when I can' hear something.
I really don't regard this testimony at all. People can argue whether or not he's reliable. It makes no difference because the DNA evidence IS reliable.
This is the most calm and cool and soothing Prosecutor I have ever heard. I would not like to be across the aisle from him
I believe him.
Defence lost this round.
This is the first time I've seen a judge in that color robe/gown.
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@@liepoldwerner What does thos number mean?
All that time the defense lawyer wasted trying to discredit this guy. The prosecutor- " Mr Allison do you have a daughter? Yes I do. How old is she? 17! Enough said!
nobody should go to jail for marijuana or any street drugs
This witness is really switched on.. excellent witness. Genuinely seems to be testifying because he has a daughter about the same age as Michelle (and realistically/secondarily, probably hopes it helps his own case).
This testimony outranks expectations on a typical fellow inmate testimony.
Jail house informants are the lowest of the low. Usually lying to get a deal with prosecutors on their own charges.
Death penalty is what defendant deserves!
For sure!!! This murderer stole a young girl's life so the rest of his life should be taken from him. Justice, PLEASE !!!
Wow, they have two deputies sitting next to Burns. Isn't it usually just one?
E Productions there are 4 in the Courtroom, two by Burns, one in the back and one by the back door. Then outside the court there are 2-3 in the back and at the front side there are another 2-3. Can't have a person incarcerated and accused of murder, using the opportunity of being unhandcuffed and out of a cell to escape.
Gahlee is it Burns case or Mr. Allison’s ??
I’d really like to know how his wife died too. My thoughts are he could be a serial killer.
Not to mention his cousin Brian Burns is also missing without a trace and Jerry burns mentioned Jodi Husentruit the missing news woman when talking to investigators.
What about Tammy Zywicki?
My sentiments exactly....
Seems like its a high possibility due to the nature of the randomness of the attack.
Mr Defense Attorney: Way too much irrelevant detail, and it seems to me that the age old rule of never ask a question you don’t already know the answer to was broken too many times, and thereby giving this witness the upper hand in framing some of the narrative.
Mr. Prosecutor: You let this conniving SOB perjure himself by not drawing out his long, long criminal history. He told far from “the whole truth” on direct.
My conclusion - a big waste of time. More than one juror (likely most) will almost certainly not put any stock in this witness. And that’s the fault of the prosecutor for not drawing out, in his own terms, the dark side of this guy first.
We didn’t get questions today that ended in. “... and whatnot”. Guessing that someone gave the prosecutor a heads up. That’s a good thing.
they grilled this guy like as if he was being accused of murder. I mean all to prove hes not creditable? really? I don't see putting his private issues with the law out there have anything to do with this murder case.
I can't believe all the speaking objections they have in this trial, usually judges give them trouble for that.
I believe him
Defense just sounds silly. The witnesses out witted him 10 fold. He was prepared for this obvious line of questioning smh
Allison is an alright guy. He did the absolute right thing by contacting the authorities.
Way too much time and details of this witness person's life...feel like hes on trial and the defendant's been forgotten about?? Point being don't bring a witness in if he has
25 years of unraveling crimes! He's a nice enough guy...but confusing!!
And now marijuana is legal in so many places in the USA. Too bad the sailor was probabky supporting cocaine addiction with the money, though.
I used to play yamb, Chicago and cards while I was in jail, but in prison none of these, just workouts.Never heard of pinochle
Defense Attorney is not very prepared.....
I never believe these snitches, they only do it for what it can get them. In this case I don't think they needed to bother with having him for a witness.
Debbie MacPhail ...and the Jerry Burns SIGNED newspaper?!?
So, anyone in jail who testifies you find deceitful? All of them? They ALL make up stories as soon as they start talking to people with pending trials.
You as well, son Brutus?
This is a great judge!! For a change!! LOL. Really like her.
Prison shirt looks draughty.
Milan Trkulja hahahahaha
Sounds like robin hood to me weed and helping people drugs not bad murder BAD
I don't understand why the prosecution brought this man into the court. It shows desperation in their case.
Bal Samic I samcow
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Love this defense attorney! This guy know he went in his box and looked at his evidence! And then used it as a bargain chip to get a lighter sentence. Even i can see that@
You don't touch anything that does not belong to you while in a prison or jail setting, ever or you would pay the price big time. I know people who have gone to jail and they said your stuff is OFF limits, and inmates respect that.
Everyone knows the guy will get a break by testifying. No one is in jail because they have been an upstanding citizen. But this guy probably was pulled out to testify since he knew Burns.
Why do uou love the defence attn?? He is annoying. He is trying this witness on stand. Why is alkowed yo spend this much time on this witness pending charges. The defence attorney looks desparate and the jury is probaly lost in a the witness stuug. The wit ess is more believable than the defence attorney.
You can bet the defense attorney went through EVERY video with a fine tooth comb, looking for any EVIDENCE that this witness looked at his stuff and you can bet he did not find anything, had he, he would have been on it like flies on crap. Not to mention, inmates KNOW if someone touched their stuff, it's all they have, and they are going to protect it with their life. If another inmate sees someone messing with others property, word will get around, and they will pay BIG time. Bottom line, this witness did not touch Burns stuff EVER.
@@evanb0869 except that he didn't testify to anything related to discovery.
Hey thanks
This witness was one of the most hapless and pathetic characters I have ever seen.
He can't even tell the truth when the evidence is put in front of him.
He still continues to lie about his own past and in every answer he lies.
The lawyer proved him a liar time after time.
Nothing he said on the stand was truthful imo
Hope he gets the maximum and throw away the key. He has had too many chances already and will never change.
Amanda Summers
I was thinking the same thing..his life’s a mess..but he seemed very truthful.
Drugs messed this man up but he shoulda been in treatment for chemical addiction...prison doesnt work out for this type of man...seems like a nice guy! Im more concerned about Jerry's crimes...
his rap sheet is longer than my toilet roll omg keep him locked up x
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