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Friday, November 7, 2008
Do you agree with the Nichols’ verdict?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Brian Nichols has been found guilty of multiple counts of murder in the deaths of Rowland Barnes, Julie Ann Brandau, Hoyt Teasley, and David Wilhelm.
A Fulton County jury deliberated two days before reaching the verdict. During the trial, jurors have have listened to more than 90 witnesses and saw more than 900 pieces of evidence introduced in the more than six weeks of trial.
Nichols confessed to committing the murders three years ago. His attorneys claimed their client was delusional and believed he was leading a “slave revolt” against an unjust system. Prosecutors, however, argued Nichols is a stone cold killer who is trying to avoid a possible death penalty.
Do you agree with the verdict?
How will the jury decide?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A verdict has been reached in Brian Nichols murder trial and will announce their finding shortly.
The 12-person jury — six black females, two white females, two black males, one white male, and one Asian male — deliberated two days. During the trial, juros have have listened to more than 90 witnesses and saw more than 900 pieces of evidence introduced in the more than six weeks of trial, according to the AJC
Nichols confessed to committing four murders on March 11, 2005 but his attorneys claim their client was delusional and believed he was leading a “slave revolt” against an unjust system. Prosecutors, however, argue Nichols is a stone cold killer who is trying to avoid a possible death penalty.
How will the jury decide? Who made the best case - prosecutors or defense attorneys?
