Retrial After Overturned Conviction — Michigan v. Linda Stermer — Day 4 - NO BREAKS EDITION скачать в хорошем качестве

Retrial After Overturned Conviction — Michigan v. Linda Stermer — Day 4 - NO BREAKS EDITION

Retrial After Overturned Conviction: State Doubles Down on Fire Scene Evidence The courtroom tension mounts on Day 4 of the Michigan v. Linda Stermer retrial, as the State continues laying out its case in the death of Todd Stermer. This No Breaks Edition captures hours of unfiltered testimony, focusing on critical fire scene analysis and disputed physical evidence. The day begins with the continued cross-examination and redirect of Detective Tom Maciaskowski, the former Van Buren County deputy who responded to the house fire on January 7, 2007. The Defense aggressively challenges gaps in his documentation and questions about evidence handling. But on redirect, the detective emphasizes what he did observe: medical waste near Todd’s body, signs of a fuel smell, and the strange placement of the running van near the home. Next, the State calls additional witnesses who reconstruct the fire scene and reinforce key parts of Linda Stermer's original account, placing her timeline under scrutiny. This testimony carries weight for the State, helping to re-establish: The fire's origin point and severity Todd’s final known location and condition The physical layout of the home and driveway Contradictions between Linda’s statements and forensic observations In this retrial—ordered after her original conviction was overturned—every inch of the fire scene is under a microscope, and the prosecution is pulling out all stops to present a more bulletproof timeline. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00:00 Jury returns – trial resumes 00:01:01 Detective Maciaskowski begins cross-examination 00:17:59 Discussion of the van running at the scene 00:25:28 Scene security and timeline gaps 00:33:50 Red-stained metal box near the vehicle 00:42:51 VHS tapes show “snow” – video wiped 00:54:42 Start of redirect – details about scene walk-through 01:01:41 Identification of the van’s VIN and placement 01:10:42 Fuel smell near Todd’s body 01:25:01 Chain of custody questioned 01:31:45 Hearsay chain of witness interviews 01:39:46 Securing tapes and office access 01:46:40 Questions about interview timing delays 01:54:00 Jury questions and detective exits 02:00:40 Jury asks about tire photos and interviews 02:09:05 Timeline debate – 2007 to 2009 02:19:14 Gabrielle (witness) sworn in – timeline reconstruction 02:26:01 Breakfast, kids, and Linda’s statements 02:32:35 Linda's claim of covering Todd’s body 02:41:29 Photos of driveway and address 02:47:55 Location of gas cans and tire tracks 03:05:31 Interview goals vs. fire cause 03:15:27 Statements considered “wild” 03:28:42 Screams, laundry room claims 03:37:53 Van location – dirt driveway 03:50:11 Transporting Todd’s body 04:02:42 Witness denies gasoline smell 04:12:31 Fire investigation qualifications 04:19:38 House still smoking – ladder truck on scene 04:29:22 Gray sweatpants and Todd’s condition 04:37:19 Holes in structure – fuel oil tank 04:45:34 Shingles, furnace, and collapsed roof 04:53:54 Hypothesis testing by fire expert 05:01:07 External wall damage analysis What This Testimony Reveals This segment reaffirms that the State's timeline is rooted in physical evidence—fuel smells, tire tracks, body placement, and the disarray inside and outside the home. While the defense leans into memory gaps and chain-of-custody issues, the State pushes hard on visual indicators, hoping jurors trust what the scene says over what the defendant claims. Fair Use & Copyright Disclaimer: This video contains publicly available court proceedings and commentary used under the Fair Use Doctrine as defined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). The content is provided for educational, journalistic, and news reporting purposes, allowing the public to stay informed about legal proceedings. We do not claim ownership of the footage shown. All rights belong to their respective owners. This video is intended for public interest, legal education, and discussion of courtroom events. #LindaStermer #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #TrialCoverage #JusticeIsAProcess #FireInvestigation #MichiganTrial #WrongfulConviction #Retrial2025 #FullTestimony #NoBreaksEdition