Jerry Burns Trial Day 5 - Michael Allison - Defendant's Fellow Inmate

TL;DR

Michael Allison testifies about his relationship with Jerry Lynn Burns, discussing their conversations and interactions while in jail together.

Transcript

the record should show that parties and council have returned to the courtroom the jury is also here we are ready to hear from the state's next witness your honor the state calls Michael Allison do you swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give will be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth yes I do there are just a couple of r... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Michael Allison and Jerry Lynn Burns developed a connection while in jail together.
• ⏮️ Allison had a history of drug trafficking and previous convictions for importation of marijuana.
• 🤽 Burns referred to Allison as "son" and they spent time playing pinochle and discussing regrets.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Michael Allison and Jerry Lynn Burns have any previous connection before their time in jail together?

No, they met and got to know each other while in the Linn County Jail.

Q: How did Jerry Lynn Burns refer to Michael Allison?

Burns referred to Allison as "son" and sometimes Allison referred to Burns as "dad."

Q: What did Allison and Burns spend their time doing while in jail together?

They frequently played the card game pinochle and used that time to talk about their lives and regrets.

Q: Did Burns indicate whether or not he committed the crime he is being charged with?

Allison asked Burns directly if he committed the crime, to which Burns responded that he couldn't talk about it. Burns never indicated that he didn't commit the crime.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Michael Allison, a former inmate, testifies about his interactions and conversations with Jerry Lynn Burns while they were both in the Linn County Jail.

• Allison discusses his own criminal history, including drug trafficking and previous convictions for importation of marijuana.

• Allison reveals that Burns referred to him as "son" and that they frequently played the card game pinochle together.