He better get life!! The torture and pain he put that poor child through is unimaginable. WHY would someone do this? It’s like that woman and her oldest son that just went to prison for starving and torturing her son. Of course they took it further by making him do physical things and making him eat hot sauce. I wonder how long until Brandon started doing that.
Before defense brings in their doctor that claims Benjamin died of something else, look at physical and circumstantial evidence. State produced photos of Benjamin, state of his bedroom and how it kept changing, B begging for food, locks in kitchen, videos of how his dad interacted w him, pics of bruises and on & on. Jury will use their common sense to convict this child killer. Let him suffer from other inmates if he doesn’t get death
Everyone failed this poor child. If you see your child hurting himself, get help for him. They didn't. CPS failed. And as much as I am for law enforcement, they failed him too. Even the doctors failed him. May he finally rest in peace.
Omg.. that baby 😢 sounded so weak and delusional 😢 My Mother always told me that there were NO Such Things as MONSTERs.. There are.. there really are..
The defense attorney is the most obnoxious and hateful acting person. She stands around with her arms folded like a spoiled child and basically stomps back to the defense table if she doesn't get the answers she wants. I am waiting for a witness to say to her, " No, I do NOT agree with you."
She’s not hateful she did her job. She may not agree with what he did but lawyers have to put their emotions aside and be the best for their client. That is what she did
I just wish she’d stop ✋🏾 with the “you’d agree with me” before almost every question…..it’s infuriating, to say the least! I too, wish someone would respond, “NO, I do not agree!”. UGH! 😡
I think she did an excellent job. Yes. Everyone failed this child. I hope the dad learned that he can’t be so passive but he did not kill this child. This child was special needs and needed additional help but no one, not even the health care professionals saw that he needed more intervention. The dad should not be put away for this child
this poor child was not only going through the physiological effects of starvation but also suffering so much anguish, he knew and felt his absolute desperation, helplessness, and hopelessness, knowing no one in that family cared about him or would help him. This is absolutely heart wrenching.
I am SO enjoying this defense lawyer trying so, so hard to punch holes in this pathologist's testimony and failing again, and again, and again... You would think she would figure out that she is not anywhere near as smart as this doctor and just give it up! The Doc is doing a good job of keeping a straight face when this defense lawyer is saying such dumb statements!
I love when the doc can’t hold it in anymore and a smile breaks across her face- she knows she’s dealing with yet another hot headed defense attorney who is trying to school her on her craft! I’ve seen Dr. Molina before- she knows her stuff
17:52 *”Dr. Kimberley Molina”* continues her testimony, previously cut short, due to a scheduling conflict, Thursday September 26, 2024 52:24 recross 1:07:38 state objects to relevance and judge calls a sidebar 1:10:21 defense resumes re-cross (no formal ruling on objection) 1:42:45 morning break 1:56:30 recross resumes 1:58:41 sidebar 2:02:03 Recross resumes (no formal ruling verbalized) 2:04:33 objection on behalf of defense and judge declares a sidebar (this is getting intense) 2:15:30 court instructs the jury to *”disregard ANY question, answer OR beyond the subject matter of ‘growth arrest lines“* (methodical remedy to, most likely what would have been the defense requesting a mistrial, due to a Brady violation) 2:25:41 re-redirect 2:33:13 re-recross 2:35:15 witness excused (subject to recall) *LUNCHBREAK* 3:53:12 state calls *”detective Lawrence Saiz”* 4:10:13 defense requests a *”limited instruction”* 4:17:30 sidebar 4:20:31 state resumes direct (objection was overruled) 4:37:32 sidebar (state is toeing the line a bit too closely for the likings of the judge and the defense attorney 😳) 5:16:42 sidebar and 10 minute break state resumes direct (objection was overruled) 5:32:45 cross examination 5:47:35 sidebar 5:49:15 cross examination resumes 5:54:20 defense attempts to admit 9-1-1 calls over the *”hearsay rule,”* based on excited utterances and other legal arguments… a sidebar is called (objection to hearsay is overruled and 9-1-1 audio recordings are admitted into evidence. Cross resumes) 6:46:16 sidebar 6:48:47 cross resumes 6:51:54 redirect 7:01:15 recross 7:10:18 re-redirect 7:10:52 witness excused (subject to recall) 7:11:29 judge requests to see the parties *SHORT BREAK* 7:18:16 defense begins case in chief with first witness *”Eric Dean Christensen”* (expert witness- forensic pathologist) 7:43:47 end of day
No matter how much the DA tries to discredit the examiner or detective or whomever, benji himself tells what happened through the videos. Thank god the stupid father and step mother recorded all this themselves. Thats what’s gonna put the “father “ away too. The mother lost custody of him because of abuse that was being done to him over there with her, and he was no better off with these people smh. Poor baby 😢
😢this is heartbreaking poor little boy and his so called dad treating him this way shows no remorse.The same treatment should be given to him no food and make him do squats.
This lawyer should be ashamed of defending this child killer. Yes I know every person has the right to a trial but this child had a right to live, a need for food, a need for liquids and a need for love and the necessary things each person needs. What a total disregard of a human life.
Defense had the AUDACITY to state that DAD couldn’t decipher whether or not Benji APPEARED as if he had VISIBLE weight loss is beyond me!!! he’s the father, he’s been with him for 2yrs 8months Oh come on DEFENSE! No one is buying that argument! Just stop ✋ already with trying to point the finger or OTHER DIAGNOSIS on Benji that he didn’t have!!!
How can a parent let their child be hungry!? Be thirsty! Crying for food! Crying in general!!!! It’s mind blowing! It’s a sad world. Some people should NOT be parents!
He’s crying because he remembered that was his last day of freedom. He’s not crying about his son. What an evil and manipulative jerk. How / why did the step mother go along with this? If she’s not already, she needs to be locked up too. They should never be allowed around children again.
@@lorrie7973exactly .. lawyers probably told him to do that during the call to make it seem like he really wasn’t a part of what caused his death. As if it was only the stepmother who took part. He’s just as guilty as her and I hope the jury see that. Rip benji ❤
I’m not a parent, but there’s gotta be something wrong when a four-year-old is punching himself in the face repeatedly. There’s definitely some damage that has been done to this poor kid which ultimately resulted in his premature death. So sad.
Every time the defense attorney is corrected or the judge tells her to rephrase her go to statement is “the point is”…..omg, if she says that one more time!!!
I jist dont understand how someone could do this. My son is 5. He has autism. When Benji cries it sound like my son when he has nightmares. These videos broke my heart. I would have taken him in a heartbeat 😢 Give me 30 mins with him and the step mum 🤬
The state violated their Brady obligation to disclose to the defense the expert change their mind and did find a rest lines that's actually a huge scandal and on appeal that's reversible error on appeal. This is why we practice criminal defense!
@@hanabelle65 Hello, so Dr Molina found arrest lines anywhere from months 2 weeks before the trial. And the finding of arrest lines would be a change in her testimony. And that would be great cross-examination material. And so anytime the state find evidence that could help “the accused” the Supreme Court ruled that they must turn it over immediately to the defense or else it's called a discovery violation and it's a big deal. It's actually called a Brady violation is from the 1963 case Brady vs Maryland where the prosecutors withheld favorable evidence from the defense team. It could be anything as little as the lead detective has Facebook postings talking trash about the accused. That would be horrible for the state because it would show that the lead detective was not dispassionate and unbiased. If the prosecutors find out. They need to turn that over or at least let the defense know. They can't just scrub his Facebook and tell him to shut up. Dr. Molina’s findings were the bases for this whole charge. And for her to get something wrong like that I need to be corrected by another expert and the prosecution to sit on it for months. And then for Dr Molina to lie about it on the stand and say oh “She can't remember when if at all and how she forgot that she had to see a new expert and revise the fact that her testimony is now different than what was on her final report---» the same final report that the defense has to use in order to defend their clients Liberty. So many shenanigans going on. I'm encouraged you're asking questions. That's what we need to see more of in the comment section. If you listen to this whole case there's a lot of twists and turns and you listen to the defense attorney with an open mind you'll see that Brandon is not his wife. And that you cannot starve to death in 72 hours. Look at the picture of his last day on Earth. This is not a neglect case. Benji was actually well taken care of. He's not even charged with neglect.
The judge is showing favoritism towards the defence every time she objects the judge sides with her. When the prosecutor objected it’s always over ruled.
@@sisters4life224 yes because this judge has a brain and realizes that the state came in empty handed. Absolutely zero evidence of starvation or physical abuse. Benji checks every single box for type 1 diabetes, yet was apparently never tested for it and the medical examiner f'd up and waited way too long to test samples for ketones. He should have gone with a bench trial.
@@Tinks82I RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE with you! I have watched the WHOLE trial x 7 days, and its CLEARLY Apparent What has occurred during this trial! Even Stevie Wonder can see 👀👀that
Ugh the saddest thing is when benji is in the kitchen looking for food , there’s a piece of garlic bread on the pan. Poor baby’s eaten so much bread that as hungry as he is, he doesn’t even pick that to eat.
He didn't eat it because he would be punished if he ate the bread. Look at his eyes. They are injured because the parents punished him for getting out of the room and eating outside meal times.
@@John-kv7jo he ate a variety of things when he was in the kitchen.. but picked up the bread and put it back .. he wanted something different, cause he was sick of eating bread
@@priscilla5533idk that doesnt make sense if youre starving your not going to skip over bread simply because your “tired of eating it” . you dont have the luxury of being picky when your starving. thats not why he didnt eat that bread.
He was found not guilty ain’t that about a bit. The prosecutor was trash. How tf do you lose a case like this. You know how incompetent you have to be to lose a case that can more than likely sway the juror through emotions. Lmfaooo the DA needs to be fired asap. There is no possible way you lost this. Absolutely none. You can easily win a case like this. This is probably one of the easiest cases to win especially if there are women on the jury. The fact that the DA lost tells me that the DA was complete trash and needs to go back to school lol😂
Is it just me..or does the judge seem to favor the defense lawyer?? She’s always siding with her 🙄..poor baby was clearly starved and abused..these people make me sick..
2:04:11 did she sustain to *A SIDEBAR* being called for… or to something mentioned *”WITHIN THE PREVIOUS SIDEBAR?”* As much as I don’t want to say this… *THIS PART OF THIS DOCTORS TESTIMONY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BRADY MATERIAL!* And essentially *A BRADY VIOLATION,* resulting in an appropriate motion for a mistrial! Especially if the Dr. disclosed *THIS FINDING* to the state, regardless of timing *AND THEY DIDNT DISCLOSE IT TO THE DEFENSE!* That is *”Brady 101!”* FFS… does the state *WANT* to throw this case away?? 2:15:32 *NOPE! NOPE! NOPE!* she should have *DISMISSED THIS DOCTOR* and instructed them to *DISREGARD HER ENTITE TESTIMONY!* This remedy does *NOT* rise to the level of saving a mistrial from a Brady violation… This doc needs *”Brady listed!”* prosecutor needs a stern talking to in regards to prosecutorial misconduct *AS WELL!* These comments have *ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO* with the circumstances surrounding the horrible nature of what happened to the victim… These comments are *STRICTLY* on behalf of the *AMERICAN PEOPLE* in general, and our, yes *ALL OF US,* rights as a defendant… The display of what happened here was not appropriately remedied I’m my opinion… if he’s convicted… *THIS* exchange will be a bullet point for his appeal…
@@hanabelle65 I disagree with this comment. He was starved. Yes, he stole food and drink, how many times I don't know. If you look at the tapes you can see that he was scared each time he did. He was aware of the cameras and at times turned his back away from the camera to hide what he was doing. And his body proved he was malnourished. His distended stomach proves that he was starved. I don't know how you can say otherwise.
@@glendabpospisil3851 it was stated by Brandon's sister when she was babysitting him that she found it odd that he was still very hungry even after eating a full meal. He had all the signs of type 1 diabetes ie; excessive hunger, excessive thirst, excessive urination, behavioral issues like anxiety and depression, diabetes can cause the thymus to shrink....yet none of these so called professionals tested him for diabetes and the medical examiner did not do her job properly concerning the testing of his glucose during autopsy. Are you telling me that you would be ok with your ~5 yr old rummaging thought he kitchen at all hours of the night eating loaves of bread when you are sleeping? I would be concerned of the choking hazard myself!
Hey, I think this monster is guilty too but, I give credit where credit is due & the defense attorney is actually doing very well & fighting for her client, as she should. When people start attacking an attorney, it's usually bc they're actually very skilled.
I agree. I personally think she is doing her job. She is defending her client. All she has to do is put a little doubt in the jury's minds. You gotta give her credit, she is trying hard.
@@lorrie7973I absolutely agree! I had seen a lot of disparaging comments & wanted to make it known that not everyone feels that way. I think she's a great attorney & I'm glad you also agree. 😊
She has a lot to work with - this was a terrible investigation by the detective. They had actual video of the last hours of this child’s life and they didn’t bother to obtain them?
Umm! Now he supposedly choked on bread! 😮😮 let’s try that one and see if that will stick!! IMAGINE! IMAGINE! You got to give it to the Defense, she’s DEFINITELY relentless
Why does the defence want to expose growth arrest lines when they can be indicative of malnutrition? She wants to prove the pathologist wrong even if it hurts her client lol😂
He probably had prader willi syndrome. The doctor should know about this IF the parents let them know this was going on. I understand locking the fridge until there is a solution. But locking food up doesn't mean to starve the person. Parents always go too far. There's no easy cure for that. Prader Willi is a life long condition. A person with PWS won't stop eating on their own.
This prosecutor is ridiculous! She could be using all her knowledge and skill for good and here she is belittling all the people who work day in and day out to get justice for victims! Her bruised ego shows- and why can’t the other defense attorney do anything? She seems like a control freak? I love when she gets shut down by more knowledgeable experts!!!!
Child had every sign of diabetes type 1; excessive hunger, excessive thirst, excessive urination, weight loss, behavioral problems like depression and anxiety. Was he ever tested for diabetes by these genius health professionals?!
@@Nurseydogmom are you saying this child had no medical issues? I think the state clearly proved he was not being starved. Was he tested for any diseases like diabetes, Prader Willi or others?
Many of those metabolic diagnoses are found at birth on the NBS and his was negative. Prader Willi has very distinct facial features in which I am not seeing. Our healthcare system is horrible but I don’t think DM1 was missed
@@Nurseydogmom I have yet to hear any testimony stating that he was tested for diabetes during any of his dr. visits. He had all the symptoms of diabetes 1 yet everyone is saying, nah...not diabetes even though he was never tested and the medical examiner clearly f'd up the testing of ketones at autopsy by letting way too much time pass before testing. One of the dr. today stated that after such a prolonged period of time he was surprised to see any amount of ketones yet it showed ~45 or something... he even said that's an indicator that they were extremely high before death, yet everyone says, nah... wasn't diabetes! I don't know what you people think you're talking about!
Why does dad get a Starbucks coffee? Is he currently out on bail? He doesn’t look like he’s hungry. When EMS recording was playing his emotions didn’t time up with what was being said
There’s no evidence of starvation. The kid peed and pooped that day so he had to have eaten and he was eating bread in the video and eating at the table in another video they’re fishing for a reason. There was something wrong with the kid, but it wasn’t starvation.
@donnae2013 Okay if you say so wink wink! 😉😉😉! DID YOU NOT WATCH THE MULTIPLE VIDEOS OF BENJI CONSTANTLY ON THE HUNT FOR FOOD?? TO THE POINT HE WAS GRABBING WHAT HE CAN AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH FOR A 4 YEAR OLD! If I WAS 4 I PROBABLY WOULD GRAB MILK, COOKIES, FRUIT CUPS, WATER ECT… WITH THE IDEA THAT IT WAS FOOD AND WOULD FILL MY TUMMY WITH SOMETHING SO THAT I DIDN’T FEEL HUNGRY AS WELL!!! THINK 🤔 PEOPLE, THINK 🧐 🤔🤔🤔🧐🧐🧐
@@donnae2013 he checks every single box for type 1 diabetes. There are studies that show diabetes will cause the thymus to dissolve. He apparently was never tested for diabetes and the medical examiner did a poor job on autopsy... waited too long to test for ketones. Medical examiner should be fired for her findings of "starvation" and "homicide".
It could also be through frustration. His family neglect, pain possible guilt. His self punishment releases his built up tension and frustration. He's got his wings now and is at peace. No more cruelty. 👼🕊️❤
5:04:23- 5:04:47 🤣😂 if there was ever a time in this trial… to get a chuckle… my God boys… well done! I don’t know where you get your *”Nutter Butters,”* but I’ve Nutter… I mean Never had one *WITHOUT* PB flavor inside! 🫣🤔😂🤣
Its SAD to see that this FEMALE JUDGE (Probably is a mom herself) is ALLOWING practically ALL of the Defenses RIDICULOUS arguments and Questions to either be OVER RULLED, or Sustain at the expense of BENJI! 😢🥲😢
@@TheUniqueme1 it's sad to see that so many like yourself, are unable to look at facts and evidence with an open mind and merely let themselves be swayed by so called professionals.
@@hanabelle65No one sways me Boo Boo! Assessing situations/(PEOPLE) and utilizing My Critical Thinking is what I Do for a living as a RN! Now you do the math! What's your DEGREE🎓?? I’m not persuaded by the facts of someone’s AGE, GENDER Nor LACK of PERTINENT EVIDENCE! My point of view is VERY CLEAR AND I’m an VERY OPEN MINDED PERSON… FOR THE RECORD!
Its SAD to see that this FEMALE JUDGE (Probably is a mom herself) is ALLOWING practically ALL of the Defenses RIDICULOUS arguments and Questions to either be OVER RULLED, or Sustain at the expense of BENJI! 😢🥲😢
Sad this shameful father, is sitting there drinking Starbucks coffee, looking healthy and this poor baby had to steal food! 😢😡I hope he gets life!!!
I was thinking the same thing!
He better get life!! The torture and pain he put that poor child through is unimaginable.
WHY would someone do this? It’s like that woman and her oldest son that just went to prison for starving and torturing her son. Of course they took it further by making him do physical things and making him eat hot sauce. I wonder how long until Brandon started doing that.
omg Im thinking this monster is eating. Lets see if he can just live off eating bread.
Before defense brings in their doctor that claims Benjamin died of something else, look at physical and circumstantial evidence. State produced photos of Benjamin, state of his bedroom and how it kept changing, B begging for food, locks in kitchen, videos of how his dad interacted w him, pics of bruises and on & on. Jury will use their common sense to convict this child killer. Let him suffer from other inmates if he doesn’t get death
The fact he has a friend and freezer full of food yet starved his kid wtf is wrong with people
Everyone failed this poor child. If you see your child hurting himself, get help for him. They didn't. CPS failed. And as much as I am for law enforcement, they failed him too. Even the doctors failed him. May he finally rest in peace.
Omg.. that baby 😢 sounded so weak and delusional 😢
My Mother always told me that there were NO Such Things as MONSTERs..
There are.. there really are..
The defense attorney is the most obnoxious and hateful acting person. She stands around with her arms folded like a spoiled child and basically stomps back to the defense table if she doesn't get the answers she wants. I am waiting for a witness to say to her, " No, I do NOT agree with you."
She’s not hateful she did her job. She may not agree with what he did but lawyers have to put their emotions aside and be the best for their client. That is what she did
I just wish she’d stop ✋🏾 with the “you’d agree with me” before almost every question…..it’s infuriating, to say the least!
I too, wish someone would respond, “NO, I do not agree!”.
UGH! 😡
I think she did an excellent job. Yes. Everyone failed this child. I hope the dad learned that he can’t be so passive but he did not kill this child. This child was special needs and needed additional help but no one, not even the health care professionals saw that he needed more intervention. The dad should not be put away for this child
this poor child was not only going through the physiological effects of starvation but also suffering so much anguish, he knew and felt his absolute desperation, helplessness, and hopelessness, knowing no one in that family cared about him or would help him. This is absolutely heart wrenching.
😢
Poor baby.. how could his parents be so cruel to him..😢
I am SO enjoying this defense lawyer trying so, so hard to punch holes in this pathologist's testimony and failing again, and again, and again... You would think she would figure out that she is not anywhere near as smart as this doctor and just give it up! The Doc is doing a good job of keeping a straight face when this defense lawyer is saying such dumb statements!
I love when the doc can’t hold it in anymore and a smile breaks across her face- she knows she’s dealing with yet another hot headed defense attorney who is trying to school her on her craft! I’ve seen Dr. Molina before- she knows her stuff
I agree I feel like she is just like exhausting herself and she’s just not even making sense anymore
I agree I feel like she is just like exhausting herself and she’s just not even making sense anymore
Ok then. You know he was found NOT GUILTY right?
17:52 *”Dr. Kimberley Molina”* continues her testimony, previously cut short, due to a scheduling conflict, Thursday September 26, 2024
52:24 recross
1:07:38 state objects to relevance and judge calls a sidebar
1:10:21 defense resumes re-cross (no formal ruling on objection)
1:42:45 morning break
1:56:30 recross resumes
1:58:41 sidebar
2:02:03 Recross resumes (no formal ruling verbalized)
2:04:33 objection on behalf of defense and judge declares a sidebar (this is getting intense)
2:15:30 court instructs the jury to *”disregard ANY question, answer OR beyond the subject matter of ‘growth arrest lines“* (methodical remedy to, most likely what would have been the defense requesting a mistrial, due to a Brady violation)
2:25:41 re-redirect
2:33:13 re-recross
2:35:15 witness excused (subject to recall)
*LUNCHBREAK*
3:53:12 state calls *”detective Lawrence Saiz”*
4:10:13 defense requests a *”limited instruction”*
4:17:30 sidebar
4:20:31 state resumes direct (objection was overruled)
4:37:32 sidebar (state is toeing the line a bit too closely for the likings of the judge and the defense attorney 😳)
5:16:42 sidebar and 10 minute break
state resumes direct (objection was overruled)
5:32:45 cross examination
5:47:35 sidebar
5:49:15 cross examination resumes
5:54:20 defense attempts to admit 9-1-1 calls over the *”hearsay rule,”* based on excited utterances and other legal arguments… a sidebar is called (objection to hearsay is overruled and 9-1-1 audio recordings are admitted into evidence. Cross resumes)
6:46:16 sidebar
6:48:47 cross resumes
6:51:54 redirect
7:01:15 recross
7:10:18 re-redirect
7:10:52 witness excused (subject to recall)
7:11:29 judge requests to see the parties
*SHORT BREAK*
7:18:16 defense begins case in chief with first witness *”Eric Dean Christensen”* (expert witness- forensic pathologist)
7:43:47 end of day
No matter how much the DA tries to discredit the examiner or detective or whomever, benji himself tells what happened through the videos. Thank god the stupid father and step mother recorded all this themselves. Thats what’s gonna put the “father “ away too. The mother lost custody of him because of abuse that was being done to him over there with her, and he was no better off with these people smh. Poor baby 😢
I know- in the body can video when the “dad” talks about his prior abuse my heart sank- he wasn’t safe anywhere 😢
😢this is heartbreaking poor little boy and his so called dad treating him this way shows no remorse.The same treatment should be given to him no food and make him do squats.
His father looks like he hasn’t ever missed a meal. That poor little boy!!!😢
This lawyer should be ashamed of defending this child killer. Yes I know every person has the right to a trial but this child had a right to live, a need for food, a need for liquids and a need for love and the necessary things each person needs. What a total disregard of a human life.
Defense had the AUDACITY to state that DAD couldn’t decipher whether or not Benji APPEARED as if he had VISIBLE weight loss is beyond me!!! he’s the father, he’s been with him for 2yrs 8months Oh come on DEFENSE! No one is buying that argument! Just stop ✋ already with trying to point the finger or OTHER DIAGNOSIS on Benji that he didn’t have!!!
How can a parent let their child be hungry!? Be thirsty! Crying for food! Crying in general!!!! It’s mind blowing! It’s a sad world. Some people should NOT be parents!
Defense lawyer is a TOTAL B!!
And I’m pretty sure she’s coming off the same way to the jury .. He’s guilty guilty guilty .. thanks to their videos
This Defence Lawyer is so anoing wants to see conflict of evidence where there is not, this man abuse his child and that is no question
the dad is trying so hard to bring up that emotion its sickening watching how bad of an actor he is
The so called father doesn’t appear blind. Can’t see the state of his own child. Father Looks well nourished and Hydrated. Cuffs.
NOW he wants to act like he cares by showing a tear or two. Pfft too little too late buddy.
That looked so forced. He hasn't shown any signs of being sad until the 911 call. That was so fake!
He’s crying because he remembered that was his last day of freedom. He’s not crying about his son. What an evil and manipulative jerk.
How / why did the step mother go along with this? If she’s not already, she needs to be locked up too.
They should never be allowed around children again.
@@lorrie7973exactly .. lawyers probably told him to do that during the call to make it seem like he really wasn’t a part of what caused his death. As if it was only the stepmother who took part. He’s just as guilty as her and I hope the jury see that. Rip benji ❤
What kind of Nutty Buddy is this detective eating w/o peanut butter?! 😅
That was one fake act from him. No emotion seeing his dead son during autopsy but is acting during 911 call. SOB
I hope unspeakable things happened to him in jail
Yes!
Very often!
I’m not a parent, but there’s gotta be something wrong when a four-year-old is punching himself in the face repeatedly. There’s definitely some damage that has been done to this poor kid which ultimately resulted in his premature death. So sad.
Police department saw his bruises and didn't take him away and now he's gone you deserve punishment as well
I feel sorry for this father when he face God, because the fire will be on his soul 🔥 Bengy RIP now in God's loving arms 😢
622.. the stepmom has the audacity to complain.
Neglect and mentally abuse was what they both did to that poor chid.
Every time the defense attorney is corrected or the judge tells her to rephrase her go to statement is “the point is”…..omg, if she says that one more time!!!
I jist dont understand how someone could do this. My son is 5. He has autism. When Benji cries it sound like my son when he has nightmares. These videos broke my heart. I would have taken him in a heartbeat 😢 Give me 30 mins with him and the step mum 🤬
The state violated their Brady obligation to disclose to the defense the expert change their mind and did find a rest lines that's actually a huge scandal and on appeal that's reversible error on appeal.
This is why we practice criminal defense!
@@surpriseimblack can you clarify who and exactly what was changed, please and thank you.
@@hanabelle65
Hello, so Dr Molina found arrest lines anywhere from months 2 weeks before the trial. And the finding of arrest lines would be a change in her testimony. And that would be great cross-examination material. And so anytime the state find evidence that could help “the accused” the Supreme Court ruled that they must turn it over immediately to the defense or else it's called a discovery violation and it's a big deal. It's actually called a Brady violation is from the 1963 case Brady vs Maryland where the prosecutors withheld favorable evidence from the defense team. It could be anything as little as the lead detective has Facebook postings talking trash about the accused. That would be horrible for the state because it would show that the lead detective was not dispassionate and unbiased. If the prosecutors find out. They need to turn that over or at least let the defense know. They can't just scrub his Facebook and tell him to shut up.
Dr. Molina’s findings were the bases for this whole charge. And for her to get something wrong like that I need to be corrected by another expert and the prosecution to sit on it for months. And then for Dr Molina to lie about it on the stand and say oh “She can't remember when if at all and how she forgot that she had to see a new expert and revise the fact that her testimony is now different than what was on her final report---» the same final report that the defense has to use in order to defend their clients Liberty. So many shenanigans going on.
I'm encouraged you're asking questions. That's what we need to see more of in the comment section. If you listen to this whole case there's a lot of twists and turns and you listen to the defense attorney with an open mind you'll see that Brandon is not his wife. And that you cannot starve to death in 72 hours. Look at the picture of his last day on Earth.
This is not a neglect case. Benji was actually well taken care of. He's not even charged with neglect.
The judge is showing favoritism towards the defence every time she objects the judge sides with her. When the prosecutor objected it’s always over ruled.
No, the judge isn't showing any "favoritism" & she sustains the defense attorneys objections too.
@@Tinks82 I disagree that’s your opinion and I have mines
@@Tinks82that’s what the original comment said, that she sustains all the defense objections
@@sisters4life224 yes because this judge has a brain and realizes that the state came in empty handed. Absolutely zero evidence of starvation or physical abuse. Benji checks every single box for type 1 diabetes, yet was apparently never tested for it and the medical examiner f'd up and waited way too long to test samples for ketones. He should have gone with a bench trial.
@@Tinks82I RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE with you! I have watched the WHOLE trial x 7 days, and its CLEARLY Apparent What has occurred during this trial! Even Stevie Wonder can see 👀👀that
That baby starving...got me in tears😢😢😢😢my god..and you look like you haven't lost a pound...smh
Ugh the saddest thing is when benji is in the kitchen looking for food , there’s a piece of garlic bread on the pan. Poor baby’s eaten so much bread that as hungry as he is, he doesn’t even pick that to eat.
He didn't eat it because he would be punished if he ate the bread. Look at his eyes. They are injured because the parents punished him for getting out of the room and eating outside meal times.
The way that baby kept looking at the camera was heartbreaking also 😔
@@John-kv7jo he ate a variety of things when he was in the kitchen.. but picked up the bread and put it back .. he wanted something different, cause he was sick of eating bread
@@priscilla5533idk that doesnt make sense if youre starving your not going to skip over bread simply because your “tired of eating it” . you dont have the luxury of being picky when your starving. thats not why he didnt eat that bread.
@@peaachesss322I guess we’ll never really know
He was found not guilty ain’t that about a bit. The prosecutor was trash. How tf do you lose a case like this. You know how incompetent you have to be to lose a case that can more than likely sway the juror through emotions. Lmfaooo the DA needs to be fired asap. There is no possible way you lost this. Absolutely none. You can easily win a case like this. This is probably one of the easiest cases to win especially if there are women on the jury. The fact that the DA lost tells me that the DA was complete trash and needs to go back to school lol😂
Good defense lawyer. Terrible person to defend. Shame on him. He has a drink in front of him. Cuffs.
Is it just me..or does the judge seem to favor the defense lawyer?? She’s always siding with her 🙄..poor baby was clearly starved and abused..these people make me sick..
2:04:11 did she sustain to *A SIDEBAR* being called for… or to something mentioned
*”WITHIN THE PREVIOUS SIDEBAR?”*
As much as I don’t want to say this… *THIS PART OF THIS DOCTORS TESTIMONY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BRADY MATERIAL!*
And essentially *A BRADY VIOLATION,* resulting in an appropriate motion for a mistrial!
Especially if the Dr. disclosed *THIS FINDING* to the state, regardless of timing *AND THEY DIDNT DISCLOSE IT TO THE DEFENSE!*
That is *”Brady 101!”*
FFS… does the state *WANT* to throw this case away??
2:15:32 *NOPE! NOPE! NOPE!* she should have *DISMISSED THIS DOCTOR* and instructed them to *DISREGARD HER ENTITE TESTIMONY!*
This remedy does *NOT* rise to the level of saving a mistrial from a Brady violation…
This doc needs *”Brady listed!”* prosecutor needs a stern talking to in regards to prosecutorial misconduct *AS WELL!*
These comments have *ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO* with the circumstances surrounding the horrible nature of what happened to the victim…
These comments are *STRICTLY* on behalf of the *AMERICAN PEOPLE* in general, and our, yes *ALL OF US,* rights as a defendant…
The display of what happened here was not appropriately remedied I’m my opinion… if he’s convicted… *THIS* exchange will be a bullet point for his appeal…
Gosh the videotapes are evidence in themselves. Why is the defence attorney objecting??
@@glendabpospisil3851 yes, evidence that he wasn't being starved or kept from food.
@@hanabelle65 I disagree with this comment. He was starved. Yes, he stole food and drink, how many times I don't know. If you look at the tapes you can see that he was scared each time he did. He was aware of the cameras and at times turned his back away from the camera to hide what he was doing. And his body proved he was malnourished. His distended stomach proves that he was starved. I don't know how you can say otherwise.
@@glendabpospisil3851 it was stated by Brandon's sister when she was babysitting him that she found it odd that he was still very hungry even after eating a full meal. He had all the signs of type 1 diabetes ie; excessive hunger, excessive thirst, excessive urination, behavioral issues like anxiety and depression, diabetes can cause the thymus to shrink....yet none of these so called professionals tested him for diabetes and the medical examiner did not do her job properly concerning the testing of his glucose during autopsy. Are you telling me that you would be ok with your ~5 yr old rummaging thought he kitchen at all hours of the night eating loaves of bread when you are sleeping? I would be concerned of the choking hazard myself!
4:49:57 ..his little hands, so sad, that is the gesture of having lost all hope, poor little boy, this is so heartbreaking, poor little soul 😭
I'm in tears as I hear his suffering 😓😓😓 RIP❤
DEATH PENALTY!!!!
Justice for a baby, what happened with the authorities????
Why they didn’t do a follow up???
The Judge is biased against the prosecutor 😮😮😮😮
Can someone explain why that pos wasn’t convicted?? How?
Hey, I think this monster is guilty too but, I give credit where credit is due & the defense attorney is actually doing very well & fighting for her client, as she should. When people start attacking an attorney, it's usually bc they're actually very skilled.
I agree. I personally think she is doing her job. She is defending her client. All she has to do is put a little doubt in the jury's minds. You gotta give her credit, she is trying hard.
@@lorrie7973I absolutely agree! I had seen a lot of disparaging comments & wanted to make it known that not everyone feels that way. I think she's a great attorney & I'm glad you also agree. 😊
@@lorrie7973I wouldn't be surprised if she's actually creating doubt in a couple of people.
She has a lot to work with - this was a terrible investigation by the detective. They had actual video of the last hours of this child’s life and they didn’t bother to obtain them?
I've never seen a prosecutor work so hard, to put someone in prison, after doing a sloppy investigation.
Umm! Now he supposedly choked on bread! 😮😮 let’s try that one and see if that will stick!! IMAGINE! IMAGINE! You got to give it to the Defense, she’s DEFINITELY relentless
this father is faking his emotions. Sickening
Why does the defence want to expose growth arrest lines when they can be indicative of malnutrition? She wants to prove the pathologist wrong even if it hurts her client lol😂
defense attorney is redundant 😩she has been cross examining forever
He probably had prader willi syndrome. The doctor should know about this IF the parents let them know this was going on. I understand locking the fridge until there is a solution. But locking food up doesn't mean to starve the person. Parents always go too far. There's no easy cure for that. Prader Willi is a life long condition. A person with PWS won't stop eating on their own.
can someone please explain why this was done to this poor kid. I'm so confused I cant fathom what compels someone to this to their own child
Can someone please tell me what the cause of death was ? I apologize for my ignorance but I’m having a hard time understanding it.
This prosecutor is ridiculous! She could be using all her knowledge and skill for good and here she is belittling all the people who work day in and day out to get justice for victims! Her bruised ego shows- and why can’t the other defense attorney do anything? She seems like a control freak? I love when she gets shut down by more knowledgeable experts!!!!
Imo the prosecution is waaaay better than the defense ..
Why is this monster still breathing?
Child had every sign of diabetes type 1; excessive hunger, excessive thirst, excessive urination, weight loss, behavioral problems like depression and anxiety. Was he ever tested for diabetes by these genius health professionals?!
He would have ketoacidosis and would be heavily breathing and in respiratory distress not able to talk and ask for bread
@@Nurseydogmom are you saying this child had no medical issues? I think the state clearly proved he was not being starved. Was he tested for any diseases like diabetes, Prader Willi or others?
Many of those metabolic diagnoses are found at birth on the NBS and his was negative. Prader Willi has very distinct facial features in which I am not seeing. Our healthcare system is horrible but I don’t think DM1 was missed
@@Nurseydogmom I have yet to hear any testimony stating that he was tested for diabetes during any of his dr. visits. He had all the symptoms of diabetes 1 yet everyone is saying, nah...not diabetes even though he was never tested and the medical examiner clearly f'd up the testing of ketones at autopsy by letting way too much time pass before testing. One of the dr. today stated that after such a prolonged period of time he was surprised to see any amount of ketones yet it showed ~45 or something... he even said that's an indicator that they were extremely high before death, yet everyone says, nah... wasn't diabetes! I don't know what you people think you're talking about!
My nursing and child development degree just has me arguing on the internet 😔I’m sorry… I respect your opinion but agree to disagree
I'm confused. Is the father being accused bc it's like they're still trying to get cause of death. Coroner's findings r not on trial
What kind of Detective this guy is the one you find on the Marketplace??? 😡
ok wait why is he crying...Im thinking he is crying more for his wife.
Why does dad get a Starbucks coffee? Is he currently out on bail? He doesn’t look like he’s hungry. When EMS recording was playing his emotions didn’t time up with what was being said
There’s no evidence of starvation. The kid peed and pooped that day so he had to have eaten and he was eating bread in the video and eating at the table in another video they’re fishing for a reason. There was something wrong with the kid, but it wasn’t starvation.
@donnae2013 Okay if you say so wink wink! 😉😉😉! DID YOU NOT WATCH THE MULTIPLE VIDEOS OF BENJI CONSTANTLY ON THE HUNT FOR FOOD?? TO THE POINT HE WAS GRABBING WHAT HE CAN AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH FOR A 4 YEAR OLD! If I WAS 4 I PROBABLY WOULD GRAB MILK, COOKIES, FRUIT CUPS, WATER ECT… WITH THE IDEA THAT IT WAS FOOD AND WOULD FILL MY TUMMY WITH SOMETHING SO THAT I DIDN’T FEEL HUNGRY AS WELL!!! THINK 🤔 PEOPLE, THINK 🧐 🤔🤔🤔🧐🧐🧐
@@donnae2013 he checks every single box for type 1 diabetes. There are studies that show diabetes will cause the thymus to dissolve. He apparently was never tested for diabetes and the medical examiner did a poor job on autopsy... waited too long to test for ketones. Medical examiner should be fired for her findings of "starvation" and "homicide".
Does he think she killed his son.
He sure doesn't look starved!!!!
@@laliscrispin7989 no evidence of starvation but plenty of evidence of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes.
Where is mom n dad?
Was this monster offered a plea?
Reasonable Doubt Bonanza !
why was Benji hitting himself? That poor little boy.
Poor baby probably felt that was the only way they’d pay attention enough to tell him to stop. Sad smh
That was his punishment for eating bread. This is why you see him stopping when the step mum ordered him to.
It could also be through frustration. His family neglect, pain possible guilt. His self punishment releases his built up tension and frustration. He's got his wings now and is at peace. No more cruelty. 👼🕊️❤
I think the girl set him up to do that.. why record him all the time???. Then when she said stop he stopped and he cracked a smile .. 😡
The same reason people cut themselves or inflict pain on themselves. The inner pain is so unbearable they’d rather feel the physical pain
Evil
Military Doctor yes think twice 😮
lagrimas de cocodrilo.......
6:22:26 ZERO reaction from the Devil incarnate, until here. Is he falling asleep?? Moved by the voice of his wife??🤷♀️
Does Jodi Soyars roots bother anybody? Like why not die ALL your hair Blonde?
Easy NOT GUILTY
You again😂
4:26:45 yikes
In Texas you can wear jeans and a blazer to court. I wish I could practice in Texas so badly !
5:04:23- 5:04:47 🤣😂
if there was ever a time in this trial… to get a chuckle… my God boys… well done!
I don’t know where you get your *”Nutter Butters,”* but I’ve Nutter… I mean Never had one *WITHOUT* PB flavor inside! 🫣🤔😂🤣
Its SAD to see that this FEMALE JUDGE (Probably is a mom herself) is ALLOWING practically ALL of the Defenses RIDICULOUS arguments and Questions to either be OVER RULLED, or Sustain at the expense of BENJI! 😢🥲😢
@@TheUniqueme1 it's sad to see that so many like yourself, are unable to look at facts and evidence with an open mind and merely let themselves be swayed by so called professionals.
@@hanabelle65No one sways me Boo Boo! Assessing situations/(PEOPLE) and utilizing My Critical Thinking is what I Do for a living as a RN! Now you do the math! What's your DEGREE🎓?? I’m not persuaded by the facts of someone’s AGE, GENDER Nor LACK of PERTINENT EVIDENCE! My point of view is VERY CLEAR AND I’m an VERY OPEN MINDED PERSON… FOR THE RECORD!
@@TheUniqueme1 if you say so.
Its SAD to see that this FEMALE JUDGE (Probably is a mom herself) is ALLOWING practically ALL of the Defenses RIDICULOUS arguments and Questions to either be OVER RULLED, or Sustain at the expense of BENJI! 😢🥲😢