Prosecution was a joke, the defence lawyer owned the court room including the judge. The entire trial was weird and poor quality?? Shame on all of them. RIP Terry. I'm sorry you were failed, again 💜
Haven’t followed this case but read somewhere that the wife survived the attack and that SHE said he raped her and set her on fire. Is that correct? If she did how come he got not guilty?
@@jennyraphael5843 Yes, that is correct. There was *SO* much that was wrong in this entire trial… truly saddening that there is no justice for this poor woman, as well as for her daughter and granddaughter (plus all who loved her and whom she loved). 😞
He got away with murder! Horrible investigative work, horrible prosecution! That poor woman made a statement that he did this to her! Why didn’t they do a better job!? Terry deserved better! RIP beautiful lady🙏🏻
I still have questions myself. But she (the victim) didn’t tell the nurse that he did this. She told the nurse she was lighting the fire and it blew back on her. The daughter is the one who made suggestions that she felt may have done this.
I don't think they got it right, i believe he got away with murder. Maybe the jury felt there was reasonable doubt. Who changes a burn victims clothes before getting them to the hispital? Why did he drive the couch to a different location? Where are the clothes she was wearingwhen sge waas burned? He tried to cover the evidence.
Yep, you should never remove the clothes off of a person with second and third degree burns, only the emergency room should do that. I can see taking the burnt couch outside away from the house, but not down the road miles away. Also the burn pile on the other property was still smoldering, I'm sure if the police investigators did their job correctly they could have found remnants of her clothing or even maybe some other evidence in that burn pile?
I agree, but sadly, now we know why their work was poor 😕 When the evidence is really there at a crime scene, their work will come right to them! When the evidence is partially there at the crime scene, their work gets harder, but as they work hard, they can build a case! When the evidence isn't there at all at a crime scene, then statements along with accusations of this person is guilty of arson & mrdr, but their statements & accusations are only made-up out of their seized evidence, without proof to back it up, an equital is a hard working jury, who really paid attention at work ! I'm really hearing a lot about sloppy work, uncompleted work, no follow-ups & incompetence out of DCS Workers, LEO'S, CSI'S, Atty's... & that is freakin' awful & quie scary, especially when we are living in the age of "Hey! Your tools are right here, & everything you will need is available to solve a case!" Then we find out they didn't use all of the tools, & or what is available to them, & for pete's sakes they don't even have any knowledge to do so, incompetent as ever & they still refuse to give a solvable case to others who do! It's just lazy & crazy😏
Ikr! If jurors thought that way everyone would be incarcerated for life. There would be no need for a trial. This isn’t a witch hunt. Thank goodness people aren’t lynched on the courthouse square anymore like in the wild Wild West.
I am shaking my head. This is just awful. I watched it. The prosecutor did not prove it beyond. The defense attorney was a bully. 2 hours. No way. He's a piece of crap. Poor lady. No justice. It wasn't a murder investigation in the beginning. Oh heavy sigh.
The lawyer for the state, did not do a good job. The judge let too many things slip by. The trial was not conducted well. Terry really suffered with all those burns.😢 poor woman, sorry you did not get justice.❤
Unfortunately, while he may not be innocent, he wasn't proven guilty by a long shot. If the investigators would have actually done an investigation, things may have turned out differently.
Also I liked the lawyer who was representing him she might of come across bullyish to some but I thought she was great she did everything in her power and keep pushing and pushing to defend her client congratulations to her for this win 🎉
I thought the defense lawyer was rude and bullish. She could make her points for her client without being so cras and calling multiple witnesses liars. He did it but prosecution did not prove it
@@Chunky318or she was their attorney. If I was on trial for murder (which I never would be) I definitely wouldn’t be calling her a bully. She did her job
@flol-j4u hmmmmm....i don't accuse anyone of anything. Except my ex-husband. Our culture teaches us that strong voiced men are go getters while string voices women are otherwise described.
@@stfu678 No, they did *not* - at the very beginning of this trial the judge specifically told them to pay close attention to everything because there would be *NO* note taking.
He really does. I'm impressed that the jury insisted on facts beyond a reasonable doubt despite how emotional this was. Mixed feelings re: where's justice?
During closing, the state did say the victim said he did it but it wasn't admitted into evidence due to "hearsay." That's not good for the victim! Imo, this wasn't a good trial. I think anything the victim stated to anyone in LE, should most definitely be shared during the trial! Shes deceased and not able to speak anymore! I'm very disappointed. I also think the defense was given too much grace. Probably due to her being the Senator. Which shouldn't matter. Poor Terry didn't get justice today! ⚖️🚫🥺💔
@@SpiritSeekerSquad I agree wholeheartedly with everything you stated. Sad, sad, sad. I feel that *so* many people failed Terry; from the investigators, the prosecution (although they were unfortunately dealt a bad deal), to the judge not acting like a judge. Plus, I feel like the judge gave the defense attorney (who is also a state senator) *WAY* too much leeway and then at the same time he crippled the prosecution at many turns. There was also, what I felt like, victim blaming and shaming: same with the daughter, Leahann. Again, just sad. No justice for Terry.
@@Asha-TheBarefootMuse exactly! I said a lot in a community post on my. Channel. Cause it's a lot to absorb! How did a trial for murmer, only last 2 days? Less than 2 days! Thats crazy to me! Especially after just watching the entire Leilani Simon trial! THAT is how good LE do their work! THAT is how good trials work! 💯⚖️🎯 The prosecution was given a lot of road blocks by the Judge! I agree! But, the prosecution also has the choice to file charges once they've gotten a case with full evidence. The DA won't file charges til they believe they have all or most of, the evidence for trial. This team has had 5 long years to make that happen. It's pathetic they didn't. I just don't get it. 🤷🏽♀️🤨🙄 The defense was horrible! She made me gasp multiple times! Over talking witnesses, asking compound questions on top of compound questions, and the state never objected! The witness had to speak up and say "let me answer your question!" 🤬🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ I'm just baffled and so sad for Terry, Leanne, and all of those who love Terry! 💔💯🥺 They had one chance here and they bombed it! Not just blew it! They blew it up in two dang days! 💯⚖️🚫 No justice... I hope Terry is resting in peace but I have a feeling she isnt! 🥺💔🤬
When will people learn, Police & investigators, need to do a better job in investigations. That's what happens when you want to hurry up, & get a case to trial. This trial was a joke, Judge had no control, & let's face it, when in doubt, DO AN INVESTIGATION!!!!
I lost track of how many detectives that was heading/dispatched to the "crime scene" and the lack of notes and/or reports and the whole processing of the "scene", or lack thereof. Pretty messy from what I could tell when those detectives/Captains took the stand.
The Judge, Dukes, should be ashamed of himself. More interested in keeping his job, by staying in the good books with the Senator, than performing his duty by giving both sides a fair hearing. 🤬 So sad for Terry and her daughter 🥀
Defense attorney was everything in this case. Too much reasonable doubt imo. Maybe if the state had a stronger prosecutor we would be looking at a different case/verdict
If he is guilty, the State dropped the ball. I watched this and while there was alot of fishy guilty mind actions, I didnt feel they made a good case. I pray he's innocent and isnt a free murderer.
Law should be if the state brings charges against you, drags the case on for 6 years, causes you stress and financial hardship, and then are found not guilty in a jury trial the state must pay the defendant 1M dollars within 7 days, I'll bet states start doing a better job if they are going to prosecute someone.
The jury are just as sensible as anyone else. The prosecution need to go back to the drawing board and do their homework. There's something that doesn't add up. If her husband did it, why wouldn't she says it considering the severity of her injuries? Money is key it seems
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Up, thry got it right.
even the murderer is shocked by this injustice served 😡😡😡
@@theflyingdutchman_01 cry more
Wow. Another murderer walking around free. Sad day.
Cry more
JUSTICE NOT SERVED.
Not everyone on court tv is guilty….
Who are you ?
@@goat2319Who are you?
Prosecution was a joke, the defence lawyer owned the court room including the judge. The entire trial was weird and poor quality?? Shame on all of them. RIP Terry. I'm sorry you were failed, again 💜
Was it a public defender???
@@tmcurly No
Who are you ? Accept the verdict by experts and stfu
I agree with you 💯. The prosecution 🤡
@tmcurly I don't think so. I know she's a senator and the guy is using his house as payment.
He did it, & he got away with it !! Shocking verdict.
Not shocking at all. Did you watch the trial, especially the defense closing?
I would have found him guilty just for not taking her to the hospital right away
Heartbreaking that there wasn't justice for Terry.
Craig couldnt even believe it😮
It looks that way to me.
I had to take a second look, and he didn’t budge 🤷🏻♀️
That’s the face of a man thinking…”Wow, I got away with it.”
looks like he knew he was guilty and couldn't believe the jury believed his defense liars
She was killed in such cruel manner how he is not guilty
Prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt. Simple as that . He may have done it , but they have to prove it. They did not ,he goes free.
Exactly. I don’t understand all the comments about being in disbelief over the verdict.
That lawyer understood her assignment
Shame on the prosecution. Don’t they get an interview with the victim. Why don’t they show it!?! This is an injustice
Haven’t followed this case but read somewhere that the wife survived the attack and that SHE said he raped her and set her on fire. Is that correct? If she did how come he got not guilty?
@@jennyraphael5843 Yes, that is correct. There was *SO* much that was wrong in this entire trial… truly saddening that there is no justice for this poor woman, as well as for her daughter and granddaughter (plus all who loved her and whom she loved). 😞
He got away with murder!
Horrible investigative work, horrible prosecution!
That poor woman made a statement that he did this to her!
Why didn’t they do a better job!?
Terry deserved better!
RIP beautiful lady🙏🏻
I still have questions myself. But she (the victim) didn’t tell the nurse that he did this. She told the nurse she was lighting the fire and it blew back on her. The daughter is the one who made suggestions that she felt may have done this.
@ oh. I thought she made a statement to the police, that he threw something on her while she was on the couch…?
I don't think they got it right, i believe he got away with murder. Maybe the jury felt there was reasonable doubt.
Who changes a burn victims clothes before getting them to the hispital? Why did he drive the couch to a different location? Where are the clothes she was wearingwhen sge waas burned? He tried to cover the evidence.
If there was reasonable doubt they got it right.
Yep, you should never remove the clothes off of a person with second and third degree burns, only the emergency room should do that.
I can see taking the burnt couch outside away from the house, but not down the road miles away.
Also the burn pile on the other property was still smoldering, I'm sure if the police investigators did their job correctly they could have found remnants of her clothing or even maybe some other evidence in that burn pile?
I hope some of the jurors speak about their deliberations.
They all probably went to high school together and will take him and the defense attorneys out for beers afterwards 🙄🙄🙄
Yep
This is disgusting, I feel for her daughter and grandchildren.
Ridiculous verdict
Not everyone is guilty, just because their case is shown on here! They got it right, after they went through all of the evidence
The jury all felt very strongly that the defense was in the right. What you think doesn’t matter
Every Jury should ALWAYS be able to take notes. That sounds like a complete violation of Justice to not allow a jury to take notes!
The jurors have restored my faith bc they held the prosecution liable for proving his guilt instead of relying on confirmation bias.
They didn’t charge him with anything other than murder and felony arson? They didn’t even ask for manslaughter?? No wonder he got off…
Yes they got this right not guilty the prosecution and work of the police was poor
I agree, but sadly, now we know why their work was poor 😕
When the evidence is really there at a crime scene, their work will come right to them!
When the evidence is partially there at the crime scene, their work gets harder, but as they work hard, they can build a case!
When the evidence isn't there at all at a crime scene, then statements along with accusations of this person is guilty of arson & mrdr, but their statements & accusations are only made-up out of their seized evidence, without proof to back it up, an equital is a hard working jury, who really paid attention at work !
I'm really hearing a lot about sloppy work, uncompleted work, no follow-ups & incompetence out of DCS Workers, LEO'S, CSI'S, Atty's... & that is freakin' awful & quie scary, especially when we are living in the age of "Hey! Your tools are right here, & everything you will need is available to solve a case!" Then we find out they didn't use all of the tools, & or what is available to them, & for pete's sakes they don't even have any knowledge to do so, incompetent as ever & they still refuse to give a solvable case to others who do!
It's just lazy & crazy😏
What amazes me is that when somebody is arrested and goes on trial so many people automatically go yeah guilty guilty guilty.
Me too! Before all the evidence is presented they scream guilty. Exactly why they can’t have jurors dipping into social media
Ikr! If jurors thought that way everyone would be incarcerated for life. There would be no need for a trial. This isn’t a witch hunt. Thank goodness people aren’t lynched on the courthouse square anymore like in the wild Wild West.
I am shocked.....too many circumstances that pointed to guilt in my opinion. He got away with murder
Un-freaking-believable!!!!
He got away with it
Just like Alec Baldwin
Wow.......great jury. Was it composed of 12 angry men?
Unbelievable
Another case of blame the female victim worked again.
Ooh, NO. Justice hasn't been served. The results of poor police work.
God bless America. You’ve got to prove it.
WTF! Acquitted!!! Was the dam jury stupid or what?? No Justice for Terry 💔 what a travesty!
Did you watch the trial? LE and prosecutor needed to do a much better job, imo.
What about the statement terri gave to police later that it was actually him who caused this? Couldn’t come in because it’s hearsay???
I am shaking my head. This is just awful. I watched it. The prosecutor did not prove it beyond.
The defense attorney was a bully.
2 hours. No way.
He's a piece of crap.
Poor lady. No justice.
It wasn't a murder investigation in the beginning. Oh heavy sigh.
He knows what happened 😮
The lawyer for the state, did not do a good job. The judge let too many things slip by. The trial was not conducted well. Terry really suffered with all those burns.😢 poor woman, sorry you did not get justice.❤
Jury got it right. To much reasonable doubt
Unfortunately, while he may not be innocent, he wasn't proven guilty by a long shot. If the investigators would have actually done an investigation, things may have turned out differently.
I think they got it wrong this time! Just my opinion. But I respect their decision
Acting up like that for the cameras (Marie Pereira) is revolting. Undignified. Shallow.
Also I liked the lawyer who was representing him she might of come across bullyish to some but I thought she was great she did everything in her power and keep pushing and pushing to defend her client congratulations to her for this win 🎉
She's a Rockstar
Poor woman no justice for her suffering
This is so sad. I am so sorry for her Terry and her loved ones.
The jury got it wrong!!!!!
He didn’t even act happy
He was overwhelmed with emotions. Not everyone is demonstrative in such an exhausting and stressful situation.
@ yeah I guess
Im in shock with that verdict... he was a disgusting excuse of a man...
I thought the defense lawyer was rude and bullish. She could make her points for her client without being so cras and calling multiple witnesses liars. He did it but prosecution did not prove it
Would you have described her "billy" characteristics the same if she was a male? I doubt it.
@@Chunky318or she was their attorney. If I was on trial for murder (which I never would be) I definitely wouldn’t be calling her a bully. She did her job
"I doubt it." 😂 You don't even know that person at all and your accusing them of sexism lmfao
She won though. I’d take her as a defense attorney any day and she will be more sought out now for sure by defendants
@flol-j4u hmmmmm....i don't accuse anyone of anything. Except my ex-husband. Our culture teaches us that strong voiced men are go getters while string voices women are otherwise described.
Why are juror's not able to take notes? Notes are very important during a trial because memory isn't a hundred percent
They had note pads available on every seat.
@@stfu678 No, they did *not* - at the very beginning of this trial the judge specifically told them to pay close attention to everything because there would be *NO* note taking.
If I needed a defense attorney, I want her! The bully who gets it done, just sayin’
His lawyer will be in high demand!
Wow that was a short court case
He seems shocked
He really does. I'm impressed that the jury insisted on facts beyond a reasonable doubt despite how emotional this was.
Mixed feelings re: where's justice?
I think he did it. But according to all the comments the prosecution didn’t prove it. Did terry not make a statement? I’ll have to go back and watch.
During closing, the state did say the victim said he did it but it wasn't admitted into evidence due to "hearsay." That's not good for the victim!
Imo, this wasn't a good trial. I think anything the victim stated to anyone in LE, should most definitely be shared during the trial! Shes deceased and not able to speak anymore!
I'm very disappointed. I also think the defense was given too much grace. Probably due to her being the Senator. Which shouldn't matter.
Poor Terry didn't get justice today! ⚖️🚫🥺💔
@@SpiritSeekerSquad I agree wholeheartedly with everything you stated. Sad, sad, sad. I feel that *so* many people failed Terry; from the investigators, the prosecution (although they were unfortunately dealt a bad deal), to the judge not acting like a judge. Plus, I feel like the judge gave the defense attorney (who is also a state senator) *WAY* too much leeway and then at the same time he crippled the prosecution at many turns. There was also, what I felt like, victim blaming and shaming: same with the daughter, Leahann. Again, just sad. No justice for Terry.
@@Asha-TheBarefootMuse exactly! I said a lot in a community post on my. Channel. Cause it's a lot to absorb! How did a trial for murmer, only last 2 days? Less than 2 days! Thats crazy to me! Especially after just watching the entire Leilani Simon trial! THAT is how good LE do their work! THAT is how good trials work! 💯⚖️🎯
The prosecution was given a lot of road blocks by the Judge! I agree! But, the prosecution also has the choice to file charges once they've gotten a case with full evidence. The DA won't file charges til they believe they have all or most of, the evidence for trial.
This team has had 5 long years to make that happen. It's pathetic they didn't. I just don't get it. 🤷🏽♀️🤨🙄
The defense was horrible! She made me gasp multiple times! Over talking witnesses, asking compound questions on top of compound questions, and the state never objected! The witness had to speak up and say "let me answer your question!" 🤬🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I'm just baffled and so sad for Terry, Leanne, and all of those who love Terry! 💔💯🥺
They had one chance here and they bombed it! Not just blew it! They blew it up in two dang days! 💯⚖️🚫
No justice... I hope Terry is resting in peace but I have a feeling she isnt! 🥺💔🤬
Defense lawyer is a warrior for her clients.
Reasonable doubts, I saw this coming.
I felt he was guilty but he had a good attorney and the prosecution was weak. Very sad case.
This is bullshhhh bullshhhh bullshhhh 4real Ya'll flk up 4 right Ya'll know everybody's know that senter/lawyer
whaaaaattttt????
This outstanding Black Attorney walked him out of that courthouse a Free Man
What the racial category
My outstanding Attorney American 😂
Oh South Carolina🤦🏻♀️
SHAME SHAME SHAME
Unbelievable!!
Court TV bringing the verdicts. Thank you!!!
When will people learn, Police & investigators, need to do a better job in investigations. That's what happens when you want to hurry up, & get a case to trial. This trial was a joke, Judge had no control, & let's face it, when in doubt, DO AN INVESTIGATION!!!!
Sadly they didnt investigate enough...where were lab results??? So much was untested. What the heck is happening???
They sound like some Trump supporters who let this man walk free after killing someone 😢
Only he & the victim… & God knows the truth, if he did it , someday… he will be held accountable. No one gets away from accountability someday-No one.
Unbelievable
Sheeeet!!!! Craig couldn’t even believe it!!! Wow!!! He’s soooo guilty!!! 😮😮
You got to go hard on the witnesses to get them to slip up and she did
Just means the prosecution did a 💩 job.
I'm speechless!!!
he looks like a broken man. 💔
I lost track of how many detectives that was heading/dispatched to the "crime scene" and the lack of notes and/or reports and the whole processing of the "scene", or lack thereof. Pretty messy from what I could tell when those detectives/Captains took the stand.
What? For real? Wow I want to know how they came up with this verdict!
Diddy needs her
Simply put, wtf?!
Speechless 😮
The Judge, Dukes, should be ashamed of himself.
More interested in keeping his job, by staying in the good books with the Senator, than performing his duty by giving both sides a fair hearing.
🤬
So sad for Terry and her daughter 🥀
Wtf
Sad verdict. Poor Terry. Terry stated her husband burned her but her statements were not allowed in court. Tragic.
The jury got it right. Excellent lawyer.
Compensation?
Cop behind to the right, shaking his head as the verdict is read.
Defense attorney was everything in this case. Too much reasonable doubt imo. Maybe if the state had a stronger prosecutor we would be looking at a different case/verdict
Jury swayed too much by 1:40 which lawyer they like instead of evidence.
WOW the verdict
prayers for her family, this is wild
If he is guilty, the State dropped the ball. I watched this and while there was alot of fishy guilty mind actions, I didnt feel they made a good case. I pray he's innocent and isnt a free murderer.
Shocked
Wow! I thought it was a given that he’d be found Guilty. Unbelievable 👎😢
The prosecution failed in my eyes. Definitely a reasonable doubt.
It was obvious the prosecution didn’t care whether or not he went to prison.
He got away with murder! I hope that no other woman gets involved with him because if they want to leave,he will do it again.
How can this be????
There wasn’t enough evidence
The prosecution dropped the ball
Law should be if the state brings charges against you, drags the case on for 6 years, causes you stress and financial hardship, and then are found not guilty in a jury trial the state must pay the defendant 1M dollars within 7 days, I'll bet states start doing a better job if they are going to prosecute someone.
I agree. I hope he retains his attorney and drags their sorry a$$e$ to civil court.
Jury saw through the lies. Awesome defense. Wishing Craig every thing of the best.
That daughter should be charged with trying to profit from her mom's misfortune.
@@lydibug51 ... she gave me very bad vibes when I watched her on the stand. Craig will have to watch his back with that one.
@@lesleybegg1287 100
@@lesleybegg1287 i agree. She is a bad seed
The jury are just as sensible as anyone else. The prosecution need to go back to the drawing board and do their homework. There's something that doesn't add up. If her husband did it, why wouldn't she says it considering the severity of her injuries? Money is key it seems