Have you ever wondered what drives an individual to commit the unthinkable act of murder? Is it desperation, greed, or something else entirely? In our latest gripping episode, we invite you on a journey through the heart-stopping court case of Roger Caldwell. We dissect the prosecution's argument, blaming Roger's extravagant lifestyle and mounting debts as the trigger for such a heinous act, bringing to light compelling physical evidence and captivating witness testimonies. Despite the defense attorney's relentless pursuit to discredit these testimonies, the evidence seems to mount against Roger.
As the plot thickens, we bring in the big guns - experts from the Boulder District Attorney's Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and an FBI serology expert - to examine the handwriting and fingerprint evidence linking Roger to the murder. But, to turn the tide, defense attorney Thompson challenges these findings, calling them inconclusive. We give you a front-row seat to the jury selection process, the dismissal of a juror, and the strategic use of opening and closing arguments in this riveting trial.
In a dramatic conclusion, we witness Thompson's emotional closing argument, urging for the presumption of innocence for Roger. He critiques the Duluth police investigation, proposes a theory about the real killers, and disputes the blood evidence. After days of deliberation, the jury delivers a verdict, leading to a tense courthouse scene. And this is just the beginning. Please tune in for our next episode as we continue this electrifying journey when Marjorie Caldwell goes on trial. Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the criminal justice system in this spine-chilling case.
Sources:
Newspapers:
https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal/159939752/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/valley-morning-star/159939845/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/panama-city-news-herald/159939886/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-memphis-press-scimitar/159939921/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune/159939964/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times/159940002/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-courier/159940044/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/tyrone-daily-herald/159940082/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum/159940150/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator/159940232/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post/159940279/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/159940316/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum/159940440/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forum/159940472/
Book:
Hendry, S.D. (2009). Glensheen's Daughter: The Marjorie Congdon Story
Kimball, J. (2017). Secrets of the Congdon Mansion: The Unofficial Guide to Glensheen and the Congdon Murders
