CA v. Robert Durst Murder Trial Day 26 - Testimony of Robert Durst in Galveston TX Trial Part 2

TL;DR

Robert Durst recounts his interactions with Morris Black and their shared routine in Galveston leading up to Black's death.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 😮 Living in cooperative apartments or high rises in New York City comes with the challenge of having neighbors and frequent interactions with them in elevators and common spaces.
• 🔉 Durst's neighbors in New York City became less friendly towards him after media reports about him surfaced.
• 🫒 Durst's decision to spend time in Galveston stemmed from his desire to live as someone other than himself and avoid the media attention.
• ⌚ Durst and Morris Black shared common interests and spent time together watching TV, going to the library, and discussing various topics.
• 🥺 Morris Black's confrontational nature often led to arguments and tense situations with others in the community.
• 🥸 Durst's decision not to wear a disguise in Galveston was driven by a desire to live as himself without the need for concealment.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Durst have a good relationship with his neighbors in his New York City apartment building?

No, he had a strained relationship with them, particularly after media reports about him.

Q: Why did Durst decide not to spend much time in Connecticut and San Francisco?

He had negative interactions with neighbors and colleagues in both locations.

Q: How did Durst and Morris Black spend their time together in Galveston?

They watched TV, went to the library and coffee houses, and shared interests in business and news.

Q: How did Durst and Morris Black's relationship develop?

They became good friends and established a routine of spending time together and engaging in similar activities.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Durst describes the strained relationship with his neighbors in his New York City apartment building and the change in attitude towards him after media reports.

• He explains his decision not to spend much time in his Connecticut and San Francisco properties due to unfavorable interactions with neighbors and colleagues.

• Durst shares his interactions with Morris Black, including watching TV, going to the library and coffee houses, and their shared interest in business and news.