Episode 6 |The Verdict...

11/15/23 • 29 min

The Court has heard from seventy five witnesses. Aaron Burr makes a closing statement for the defense; Colden makes a final plea to the judge, then cracks from exhaustion. Levi’s brother Ezra is further implicated in the crime. In flashbacks, Elma prepares to say her vows; the lawyers prepare for trial. The verdict is announced.

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Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands - Episode 6 |The Verdict...

Transcript

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Hi, it's Alison Plum. Welcome back to Erased. In our last episode, the defense had to change their strategy once their theory that Elma took her own life was completely unraveled. They accused Richard Croucher, the jealous creep of the house, of killing Elma and framing Levi. Here we are at our final chapter. It's been a journey through this chaotic two day trial. I'm so glad you're here. If you were in the courtroom for this, you were flooded wi