Day 8 - John Lewin Cross Examines Robert Durst For The Murder of Friend Susan Berman Part 28

TL;DR

Robert Durst faces detailed questioning about his actions surrounding Morris Black's death, including dismemberment and disposal attempts.

Transcript

department one is back in session our jurors and alternates have returned mr durst as president with his lawyers people are represented mr lewin you made a junior examination mr durst at 12 17 p.m on the day that morris uh was killed you went to chalmers hardware store and bought a 4 by 15 drop cloth and 42 gallon trash bags correct i would like to... Read More

Key Insights

• ☺️ Durst admits to dismembering Morris Black with an axe and bowsaw, detailing his actions during the process.
• 🤨 Questions about the timing of purchasing the tools raise doubt about the premeditation of Morris Black's death.
• 🙂 Durst's detailed testimony sheds light on the gruesome details of his actions surrounding the crime scene cleanup and disposal.
• ⁉️ Inconsistencies in Durst's statements during questioning highlight potential discrepancies in his account of the events.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Robert Durst purchase a bowsaw and an axe before or after Morris Black's death?

According to his testimony, Durst claimed to have bought the tools after Morris Black's death. However, inconsistencies in statements suggest otherwise.

Q: How did Durst explain the dismemberment process during his testimony?

Durst admitted to primarily using an axe for dismemberment but also mentioned using a bowsaw and another saw that Morris Black had, indicating a gruesome process.

Q: Why did Durst buy garbage bags after the dismemberment?

Durst, in his testimony, mentioned buying garbage bags to dispose of the body parts and other bloody items to clean up the crime scene.

Q: How did Durst explain his actions of cleaning up the crime scene during his testimony?

Durst mentioned cleaning up the crime scene, putting the body parts in garbage bags, and then dumping them in the water to avoid detection.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Durst faces intense questioning about his actions surrounding Morris Black's death.

• He admits to buying a bowsaw and an axe, primarily using the axe for dismemberment.

• Durst attempts to explain his actions, including cleaning up the crime scene and disposal of body parts.