I couldn't be happier for the officers and pathologist that worked this from day one 40 years ago, to have lived long enough to see this case to the end. It's because of their wonderful work back then, that brought this verdict today. God bless you.
Growing up in Cedar Rapids and hearing about this case always bothered me. Every time I went to Westdale mall as a kid and thinking of what happen there always freaked me out especially walking out to the Parking lot. Im happy that her family may find some peace in this verdict. Rip Michelle
There may have even been a part of him that wanted to just confess when they showed up to arrest him. He probably just wanted to play one more hand he 'thought he had', with the DNA. If there is a chance he changed since then, it would be a huge load on a person for that long to always be living, but looking over their shoulder. I personally, think he was going to (at the very least) sexual assault her, but it turned south for him by her fighting him. May she finally rest in peace. She suffered tremendously. :(
I totally agree it was an attempted sexual assault that he couldn't complete, considering when they arrested him he had violent porn involving blonde women being stabbed on his computer.
@Vegans Suck LOL Popular with what type of people? Immoral, sick, demented, violent sociopaths. In that case, if anyone's DNA is found on a murder victim, he too will be charged with murder. What they found on his computer alone doesn't make him guilty. It just shows an attitude, a mindset and that he gets his kicks watching blondes degraded and killed. A misogynist. Couple that with the irrefutable DNA evidence and you have a monster.
Vegans Suck I’ve never seen snuff porn on Pornhub, youporn, xhamster etc. I think the word “popular” was a little misused? That’s not to say that people don’t seek it out via dark web, but you can’t just get that type of film anywhere.
Possibly that she had some questions for him after that night, as well, but we'll never know. He definitely had more scratches and cuts on him, more than the one.
@@cindyp5703 You know he was obsessed with hearing anything new that came out about this case. I bet he had some sleepless nights when the scientific term "DNA" started coming into the picture decades ago, around OJ's trial.
Justic for her ! I hope he now tells us why ? Why he did this horrible thing to her and then went on to live a crime free life as a business man ?? Crazy !
I watched a case a little while back and the Judge had every juror call out their first and last name while they were being polled. It was a higher profile case, seemed odd to me.
@@LoriCrabtree31 yea...that would have been the Court's responsibility to follow up on the media's responsibility I'd say....because not everyone of the jurors may not want to give a public interview, when their let go!...maybe different counties have different procedures.
THANK YOU YESHUA THAT JUSTICE WAS SERVED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE IT WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU. WHAT IS DONE IN THE DARK WILL COME TO THE LIGHT!!!
Thanks 'law and crime' great coverage. Thank goodness common sense prevailed even though the facts were steadfast. The defence put on a good show considering there was only Burn's dna along with Michelle's. Their argument was because originally Michelle's items were put into one package and not separated , which in 1979 was considered normal practice , then when reopened numerous times for investigation still in the one package it could have been susceptible to contamination, but it wasn't, it still only had her dna and his. No other transfer!. Also another theory, maybe his dna was there accidentally as he had at some time been through the mall as had Michelle and was transferred to the crime scene even though the "real perpetrator's " wasn't???????. Ridiculous. Prosecutor and all states witnesses were Brill. Great result !
Many judges are rigid, impersonal, grouchy, and let their power go to their head. This judge was a personable, level-headed, seasoned professional lady who presided very well in this case.
I couldn't be happier for the officers and pathologist that worked this from day one 40 years ago, to have lived long enough to see this case to the end. It's because of their wonderful work back then, that brought this verdict today. God bless you.
Justice for Michelle FINALLY!
Growing up in Cedar Rapids and hearing about this case always bothered me. Every time I went to Westdale mall as a kid and thinking of what happen there always freaked me out especially walking out to the Parking lot. Im happy that her family may find some peace in this verdict. Rip Michelle
Finally...."Justice for Michelle". Now, let him rot in jail ! Really upset me to see Her Family actually have to relive this nightmare.... :(
He gets free food free gym free tv free heat free showers free everything how is this punishment for a guy who is retired almost...
I mean... he lived his life already
JUSTICE
FOR MICHELLE MARTINKO
AT LAST
RIP BEAUTIFUL LADY MICHELLE
🕊 🕊 You are FREE 🕊 🕊
Verdict, as it should be!
It's a shame Weinstein wasn't found guilty on all charges.
@@jaggirl Maybe more cases will come still forward and keep him in there longer.
Hasn't he been charged in California?
U Finally Got Your Justice Michelle! Fly With The Angeles 🙏❤🙏❤
HE WAS DEFINITELY GUILTY. DNA DOES NOT LIE. IF I WERE INNOCENT, I WOULD BE SCREAMING IT OUT. NO DEATH PENALTY--WHAT A SHAME.
That's my quot when I hit 12th grade
Good job jury! Justice Finally!
Zooming in and out really keeps it interesting. Steven Spielberg knew this. Waving the camera from one end of the courtroom to another is also good.
😃😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😙👹
He should consider himself very lucky. If sentencing reflected the laws of the day he committed the crime, death would be the sentence.
He's not smirking now.
There may have even been a part of him that wanted to just confess when they showed up to arrest him. He probably just wanted to play one more hand he 'thought he had', with the DNA. If there is a chance he changed since then, it would be a huge load on a person for that long to always be living, but looking over their shoulder. I personally, think he was going to (at the very least) sexual assault her, but it turned south for him by her fighting him. May she finally rest in peace. She suffered tremendously. :(
I totally agree it was an attempted sexual assault that he couldn't complete, considering when they arrested him he had violent porn involving blonde women being stabbed on his computer.
@@lisas8244 Yuk, that's sick...so is he.
@Vegans Suck LOL Popular with what type of people? Immoral, sick, demented, violent sociopaths. In that case, if anyone's DNA is found on a murder victim, he too will be charged with murder. What they found on his computer alone doesn't make him guilty. It just shows an attitude, a mindset and that he gets his kicks watching blondes degraded and killed. A misogynist. Couple that with the irrefutable DNA evidence and you have a monster.
Vegans Suck I’ve never seen snuff porn on Pornhub, youporn, xhamster etc. I think the word “popular” was a little misused? That’s not to say that people don’t seek it out via dark web, but you can’t just get that type of film anywhere.
@@lisas8244 Right! And he even mentioned Jodi Huisentruit to the detective, a similar cold case. Maybe he was her killer, who knows?
I wonder what his wife would have been able to tell us. Well done prosecutors.
Possibly that she had some questions for him after that night, as well, but we'll never know. He definitely had more scratches and cuts on him, more than the one.
@@holylandfan3275 ...she possibly knew about his involvement in the murder as she committed suicide some years ago.
@@cindyp5703 You know he was obsessed with hearing anything new that came out about this case. I bet he had some sleepless nights when the scientific term "DNA" started coming into the picture decades ago, around OJ's trial.
@@cindyp5703 Wow!!! I'm sure she did know.
Well done POLICE and everyone involved
Good jobs jurors...justice still prevails....thank you
Justic for her ! I hope he now tells us why ? Why he did this horrible thing to her and then went on to live a crime free life as a business man ?? Crazy !
No way he will ever tell ....He will go his grave with it
@@ellensmith4347 Right, and he told his children that he is innocent... It would be a shame too big to tell the truth... Sexually motivated crime.
Now he’s really blinking 😑 RIP Michelle 💔
God, is not MOCKED!; Whatever a man SOW, he shall also REAP!!
Two questions. First why didn't Jerry have to stand for the verdict? And two why is that judge wearing a blue robe?
She's has worn that blue robe throughout the entire trial. It reminds me of a church choir robe!
I have never seen a judge in a bright blue robe? Is this normal for Iowa? All the cases I watch are either Florida or Ohio?!!😜😜😜👍🏻✌🏻
Good job prosecutors!!
Cheryl Sals good job POLICE and everyone else
This man may also be connected to the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a young anchor, who disappeared and has never been found.
Jerry finally got caught and now the rest of his days will be ruined like he robbed poor Ms Martinko of the prime of her life
you can RUN AND HIDE for 40 years , but justice will catch up with you
That did not take long.
DNA made it a slam dunk
Great verdict!...just got a question, I thought the judge was not suppose to announce the jury foreman's name in public?
I watched a case a little while back and the Judge had every juror call out their first and last name while they were being polled. It was a higher profile case, seemed odd to me.
@@LoriCrabtree31 yea...that would have been the Court's responsibility to follow up on the media's responsibility I'd say....because not everyone of the jurors may not want to give a public interview, when their let go!...maybe different counties have different procedures.
Why he killed ?
THANK YOU YESHUA THAT JUSTICE WAS SERVED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE IT WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU. WHAT IS DONE IN THE DARK WILL COME TO THE LIGHT!!!
Thank God!!!
Thanks 'law and crime' great coverage. Thank goodness common sense prevailed even though the facts were steadfast. The defence put on a good show considering there was only Burn's dna along with Michelle's. Their argument was because originally Michelle's items were put into one package and not separated , which in 1979 was considered normal practice , then when reopened numerous times for investigation still in the one package it could have been susceptible to contamination, but it wasn't, it still only had her dna and his. No other transfer!. Also another theory, maybe his dna was there accidentally as he had at some time been through the mall as had Michelle and was transferred to the crime scene even though the "real perpetrator's " wasn't???????. Ridiculous. Prosecutor and all states witnesses were Brill. Great result !
Perfect...
Hear we go folks ???
Say hello to first day of the rest of your life in jail.
He already had a life so to speak
Yes, yes, yes, 👍
Many judges are rigid, impersonal, grouchy, and let their power go to their head. This judge was a personable, level-headed, seasoned professional lady who presided very well in this case.
Great👏👏👏👏
Finally
Why did Burns kill Michelle ?
Cases like these why Iowa needs to go back to the death penalty.
APPEAL.
why on earth is the judge wearing a blue cloak?
shes a democrat or what?
And the republican judges have a red cloak?
Masonic gown
GUILTY yahhhh