Jesse Weber & Defense Attorney Holly Waltman Discuss the Brenda Delgado Trial 06/05/19

TL;DR

The defense in the Brenda Delgado trial faces challenges due to witness testimonies, but there is circumstantial evidence against Delgado and her actions suggest consciousness of guilt.

Transcript

good morning everybody and welcome to lawn crime I'm Jesse Weber and thanks for joining us here on the network we recover the most interesting live trials and legal stories in the news today we have multiple trials to cover for you including one major live trial so let's break it all down right now joining me is criminal defense attorney holly walt... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 The defense is employing a strategy to go after witnesses who have already pled guilty and been convicted in connection to the death of Dr. Hatcher.
• 💓 The witness testimonies, including one from a cousin claiming Delgado wanted Hatcher beaten with a bat, have presented challenges for the defense.
• 🇲🇽 Delgado's alleged involvement in the planning and execution of the murder, as well as her subsequent actions like fleeing to Mexico, suggest consciousness of guilt.
• 😵 The cross-examination of a witness holding a bat by the defense attorney seemed to be a bizarre and potentially ineffective tactic.
• 😄 The testimony of Crystal Cortes, the getaway driver, is seen as compelling but potentially rehearsed due to her plea deal with the prosecution.
• 🎚️ The level of planning and stalking involved in the murder case is disturbing and may sway the jury's perspective.
• 🖤 Despite the lack of physical evidence, the prosecution's reliance on witness testimonies may still result in a conviction.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the fact that two people have already pled guilty affect the defense's strategy in the Brenda Delgado trial?

The defense sees it as a positive strategy, as it suggests that these individuals are doing anything they can to save themselves outside of prison in the future.

Q: How does the testimony of the cousin who claimed Delgado wanted Hatcher beaten with a bat impact the defense's case?

While this testimony is damaging, the defense argues that the testimony of witnesses pledging against Delgado must be viewed with caution due to their desire to secure more favorable outcomes for themselves.

Q: Does it matter if Hatcher was beaten or shot to death in terms of Delgado's alleged involvement?

The defense acknowledges that this fact may be emphasized in the closing arguments, but argues that it still goes to Delgado's state of mind and consciousness of guilt, considering her actions after the crime.

Q: Does Crystal Cortes' testimony, as the getaway driver, make her a credible witness?

While Cortes' testimony is compelling, the defense suggests that as someone who agreed to testify against Delgado in exchange for a plea deal, her credibility may be questioned and her testimony may be seen as rehearsed.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Two people have already pled guilty and been convicted for the death of Dr. Hatcher, making the defense's strategy to go after them a solid one.

• Witness testimonies, including one from a cousin who claimed Delgado wanted Hatcher beaten with a bat, have hurt the defense's case.

• The defense argues that the difference between a baseball bat and a softball bat doesn't negate Delgado's alleged involvement, and her actions, such as fleeing to Mexico, suggest consciousness of guilt.