Watching these videos makes me appreciate my freedom, my apartment with wack water pressure, my gf, my friends and all the possibilities that lay ahead of me. Life is good.

Some of these court cases, should be shown at schools, once a week. Maybe it will help to avoid double tragedies.

Im freaking broke but man... 34k is literally a sad amount to take an actual person's life.

Seeing the killer feeling sorry for herself just annoyed me. She's a monster.

When the judge says 'you're free to go home' to the jury, Ashley felt that

What does it say about me that KZfaq is always recommending me to watch murderers getting convicted and sentenced? 😅

4:00 look at the sheer differences in these two women’s reactions. One (in the green) who loved the victim hardly able to hold herself together, and the one who took the victims life away. Wow ice cold

Don't think of it as "going to prison", Ashley, think of it as "moving to a gated community."

Wow, the judge was truly in charge of her courtroom and the audience knew it. Graceful, up front, and appreciative of her jury. Much respect to you, your Honor.

Moral of the story. Just be a decent and kind human being. It isn’t hard.

The judge is just so graceful, I really like her a lot. She is able to exert complete control over the audience and everyone in the courtroom. Her words, her posture, her style and her profound compassion about being a judge is what make her unique and different from any other judges.

I have never seen a judge with so much Professionalism & Good carácter. It makes fell proud.!!!

This Judge deserves ultimate respect! She is appreciative of the jury and in complete control of the courtroom. She appears sensitive to the needs of all the people in the courtroom. We need more judges like her on the bench that are fair and have common sense. Hats off to this Judge!

Original Story: A former crime scene investigator in Florida is on trial for the September 2017 murder of a private investigator. 42-year-old Ashley Britt McArthur is accused of fatally shooting 33-year-old Taylor Wright over $34,000 before burying Wright’s remains under concrete on a family farm in Cantonment, about 30 minutes outside of Pensacola. Left photo: Ashley McArthur, 42 Right photo: Taylor Wright, 33 Investigators say McArthur, a former CSI, and Wright, a former North Carolina police officer, had been friends for about a year before the murder. During that time, Wright had entrusted $34,000 to McArthur for safekeeping while she battled her ex-husband in court over money and child custody. On Sept. 8, Wright reportedly met up with McArthur to collect her $34,000. Wright then vanished until her remains were found 42 days later on property owned by McArthur’s family. McArthur was arrested on Oct. 19, charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors point to cell phone records, text messages, surveillance video and bank records as building the timeline, the motive and the means for how McArthur allegedly committed premeditated murder. Timeline of Events: August 16 2017: McArthur allegedly forges and deposits a $34,000 cashier’s check into a joint bank account. September 8, 2017: • Wright’s girlfriend, Casandra Waller, last hears from Wright in a text message while she was with McArthur. • McArthur is seen on video at Tom Thumb supermarket driving a silver Ford F250 truck. • McArthur’s cell phone puts her in the area near Britt Road, where her family’s farm is. September 9, 2017: • McArthur seen in Home Depot purchasing concrete and potting soil. • Cell phone records show McArthur in area near Britt Road. September 14, 2017: Wright reported missing to Pensacola Police Department by Waller. September 15, 2017: McArthur’s first interview by the Pensacola Police Department. September 16, 2017: Detectives discover the $34,000 deposit in bank records. September 18, 2017: Detectives reach out to Wright’s ex-husband, Jeff Wright. October 19, 2017: • Search warrant executed at 2201 Britt Road, where human remains were found with Wright’s jewelry. • A warrant for McArthur’s arrest is signed by Judge Robinson. • McArthur is arrested for second-degree murder. October 20, 2017: McArthur’s bond set at $1 million. November 7, 2017: A grand jury returns an indictment for First-Degree Premeditated Murder and McArthur is held on no bond. February 2, 2018: • Judge grants motion for pretrial release. • McArthur is released on a $400,000 bond with conditions she is to submit to GPS monitoring and reside at her mother’s home in Gulf Breeze. March 2018: • McArthur is charged with Arson, Racketeering and Fraud, crimes that reportedly occurred before the alleged murder. From 2015-2017, McArthur was reportedly lining her pockets with stolen money. • While managing her family business, Pensacola Automatic Amusement-which serviced entertainment machines and jukeboxes for various clients in the Pensacola area for 40 years-McArthur embezzled thousands of dollars from two local businesses. •Fire breaks out at PAA the day McArthur was supposed to meet with the local businesses about the missing revenue. January 25, 2019: • McArthur is convicted of Racketeering and Fraud but not Arson. • She is remanded to custody of the sheriff. February 21, 2019: McArthur is sentenced on those convictions: 84 months, or 7 years, in state prison and three years of probation. August 26, 2019: The case of Florida v. Ashley Britt McArthur for the murder of Taylor Wright begins. August 30, 2019: The defendant Ashley McArthur is found guilty of first-degree murder and was sentenced to the mandatory sentence of life in prison.

One of the best judges I have seen...Fantastic job here. If I was a juror, I would run through a brick wall for this judge.

I love how the judge addressed the court room before the verdict was read. I have not seen that from any other judge before. The way she addressed the jury afterwards as well, thanking them with specific examples too. This judge is well spoken and she speak extremely clear and percise without having to raise her voice in order for the entire court room to hear her.

Camera person had one job: capture the defendant's face as the verdict is read 🙄

I can not understand why a person believes taken or ruining another person's life is okay, but when it come to them..... they can not handle it.

Cassandra 💜🙋🏻‍♀️🕯 you don’t know me.... I wanted to say I cried with you, I felt your pain but of course not yours entirely. You are wonderful, you are loved, your composure during testimony was incredible. Well done to you beautiful lady. You poured your heart and soul into solving this alongside the brilliant detective work. I want to salute you. May you heal as best you can, breath again, find comfort once again and ultimately find the future love and happiness you deserve. You’re awesome, truly. So admirable. 👑 Rest in peace Taylor. 🌈💕🕯🐾🌱 ❤️💕🌱🐾✨🌙 ❤️

Thanks so much for always sharing these court cases! 💕

I think freedom is precious! I can go and do things I want even though I have no money! The birds flying, the sunshine on my window, buying my groceries; and cook what I want to eat; see or call my friends anytime; see a movie anytime; all these things are better than the $34,000!!! Helping a friend is happiness to me!!!

I can never understand a verdict of 25 years on a 1st degree. Life for a life. 100 years with no parole.

I wish all judges could be this thoughtful and considerate.

The Judge is amazing. Direct, firm, yet compassionate to the jury.

I really appreciated how the judge thanked and showed her genuine appreciation for the jury and their service.

That poor lady sitting in the audience is heart broken. I felt bad for her. Not sure whose side she was on, but regardless she is hurting. Prayers for her and all those involved or affected.

very interesting how the judge is telling about the emotions. I don't think I've ever heard of that before. Really well done of her

Thank God, justice was served in this case! I know that there may not have been a lot of people there that cared too much about Taylor, but I do and no matter what anyone does or doesn't do in their lifetime, nobody deserves to die this way. Cassandra, I cannot imagine how incredibly difficult this whole ordeal has been for you. I give you so much credit for continuing to fight for truth and justice. Your heart obviously hurts, and I'm sure you feel so unbelievably betrayed and I'm sure, that after going thru this nightmare, you will question everyone that becomes your friend in the future, but try to believe that there are good people out there (most people are not like Ashley.)

Something about this judge gives me hope. And I'm old, so that's a lot.

Always disappointed when they don't have the camera on the murderer when the verdict is being read. We don't need, or want to see the clerk reading it.

That's the way to control potential histrionics in a courtroom. What a powerful, considerate and calm judge!!

I find it encouraging that the judge thanked the jury with complete sincerity and understanding. I have done Jury service twice in the UK and neither judge thanked us, the Jury, for serving (both cases were distressing) despite one case continually being interrupted adding 3 weeks to proceedings. Claims for expenses were minimum confusing and akward to access.

I cannot begin to imagine what it’s like to be convicted of 1st degree murder then having to listen to the judge chat lightly with the jurors about the weather before telling them they’re free to go. Ouch. A well-deserved ouch of course, but ouch nonetheless.

A man once said "there's a little larceny in all of us." This woman had everything she needed for a good life. It's mind boggling how twisted things can get.

Oh LORD... The look on her girlfriend's face when each juror responding to "YES, that's my decision" She had tears of Joy AND pain. 😢

Now, THIS is a great Judge. She runs a tight ship. She's a great instructor and great inspiration to us all.

It's pretty heartbreaking seeing Cassandra right behind Ashley trying her hardest not to break down and Ashley just sitting there looking empty like I get waiting to break down til ur alone but the empty look is just unsettling

What’s hard for me when watching McArthur’s stone face as the jury is being polled, is seeing the contrasting pain and grief in Cassandra’s face, right behind her!

For the comments I've seen asking what she did and what she received - She is found guilty of premeditated murder. She got premeditated life for murder and minimum 25 years for the firearm. Unfortunately, I did not hear the words "without parole." 😢 Prayers for the family. 🙏🏼

I have one child, I always remind her that no matter what she is going thru she should always call home. We as parent always want to trust our children to get out there but when things like this happens it breaks my heart for both sides. We should always know what's going on in our children's life no matter how old they get. 😔

She is in a state of shock, frozen. She could have been outside enjoying the simple things in life like going to the grocery store, making some tea in the morning, watching tv even with the annoying commercials we hate in normal life. Lifting her head up to the sun when it's a nice day etc. Probably dawns on her that all those simple yet so important things called freedom are gone! Now she can sit and rot in jail thinking about that and for what?! She chose to end this poor woman's life and her own. Pfff I will never understand these kind of things.

This judge is so kind towards the jury, sitting through a horrible case has to be tolling.

Such an inspiring, kind, caring judge ❤

This speech before the verdict was read led me to believe she was gonna get away with murder. Nah, she was giving that speech to her family.

The really sad part is that girl's life was worth more than $34,000. I feel so much sorrow for her family.

This judge is a perfect example that you can certainly rule with respect, kindness and compassion.

All respects to the Judge. How she cared for everyone in that courtroom was amazing. Also did not allow drama to rule in her courtroom. All stand for Her Honour!

There is no excuse for murder this Judge is respectful and brilliant

"Be careful who your friends are."

Top notch judge,love her true appreciation of the jury

07:45 Ashley closes her eyes when the judge tells the public to be careful "out there" and then tells everyone "you are free to go".... Very curious to know what goes through her mind at that moment

The judge was undeniably the boss in this courtroom! I am impressed! 🤔🙏👍🏻🤗

So much love and respect for this judge. She is so considerate towards the jury. Good to see this.

"Instead of loving people and using money, people often love money and use people." - Wayne Gerard Trotman

The saddest thing is watching the face of the woman (Mother?) behind Ashley as the jurors are individually queried about their verdict @ 4:19 . The immense pain is almost overwhelming.

Life is a lot less stressful when you don't kill somebody.

She is an outstanding Judge paying compliments to all. Explaining things to the people in the court etc. Giving the Jurrors the time to explain what they can do after. She is a Great Judge!

What's done in the dark will come to the light here or after life. I truly believe that.

Can we all just take a second to appreciate how the judge’s glasses match her earrings? Classy even in court. 💁🏼‍♀️👏

I really like the way the honorable judge handled things. I am wishing both families the best!

I can see the crazy in her eyes. You can’t recognize crazy unless you’ve had a relationship with it.

Don't try to figure out a psychopath, they don't have a conscience

Mad respect for the judge for how she took control of the court like that

When someone murders another there is never just one victim, ever..... It radiates out into the families and loved ones on both sides, they automatically become victims too and are suffering a prison sentence in their minds for life. The murderer has taken their lives too. Don't kill. Don't kill. Don't kill.

She killed her “friend” for nothing. It wasn’t her money. She didn’t want her to go to the police for spending it. She’s heartless.

She seemed so annoyed and inconvenienced when Taylors aunt was reading her victims impact statement. No remorse whatsoever. She's a cold and calculated killer.

The judge should have made all of her comments to the jury prior to the reading of the sentence. It is just respect to all in the courtroom.

What a respectful judge that’s so rare to see full props to her

Value your freedom. I think I’ll go to the beach 🏖 and sip on a lemonade and stare at the ocean 🌊

This judge is awesome! She really rules her coutroom and was very kind and made everyone understand the importance of process of trial.she taught me how much work goes into a fair trial!!! She rocks!

Great camera work…NOT!!! have the defendant on camera when verdicts are read, NOT the law clerk 🙄🙄

I can't in my wildest dreams imagine being locked up for the rest of my life.

She is eerily emotionless!

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

Hearing the aunt speak and saying she lost a family member that’s gotta hurt

This judge was terrific in her instructions to the people as some people clap at verdicts seeing the criminal going to jail, forgetting they have family too.

Such an excellent point made by the judge regarding audience reaction and its impact on a jury.

A great judge here. Took time out to graciously thank the jurors for dealing expertly with a harrowing case of pure greed and murderous intent. She's a star and a terrific human being.

Stoping people who lost the loved one not to cry or don’t get emotional it’s very cruel in my opinion!

The judge is a class act.

Omg after all this, I can’t believe the camera wasn’t on her when the verdict was read.

She wanted everything and at the end she got Nothing. Life in Prison Adios

There is a price for every decision you make in life ✨️

Thank you judge such perfefwsinol case and understanding well done judge your great judge kind person ❤❤❤❤

God!!! I've been waiting, checking every few minutes, since 2:20pm to watch this!!!! Amen Law & Crime Network!!!! Thanks for the coverage!!!!

Oh Cassandra breaks my heart. I hope she goes on to have a very blessed life now and can find peace and closure.

I miss the days when people would post the time stamps of the important parts... I don't need 15 minutes of a video just to hear the verdict. Welp, looks like I have to leave for work now.... thanks

Hi Kevin I agree.

You can tell Cassandra really loved Taylor.... she was relieved at the verdict, and was in tears during the remaining proceedings. I feel sorry for her, as she lost someone dear to her.

I really like this judge; she just seems so real and humble, at the same time formidable.

The extremely cool demeanor of Ashley during this video was eerie.

This judge has been amazing. Her appreciation of the jury and the families involved.

Cassandra's heartbreaking struggle to keep it together as they polled the jury made my heart ache. It's as though each person affirming, 'yes' gave witness and stood by Taylor's side. And they believed that, having found Ashley guilty, she should have consequences, and they were willing to speak clearly and audibly to that effect.

I find it hilarious how in many of these cases after handing down a life sentence, they're always like, "Oh, and apart from spending the rest of your life in jail, you also gotta pay like $500 in fines and costs."

I despise the modern justice system's habit of asking people not to respond at pain of being held in contempt. These are hugely emotional results and people should be allowed to respond when justice hits. It shouldn't be sanitised simply because a judge doesn't like a human reaction. You cannot adjudicate human emotion.

This judge kept everyone informed She got what she deserved Life for life Australia 💕Christina

I am so impressed with the way this judge held her court, so much control and professionalism

It's extremely interesting to see the whole process of how the Jury is actually presenting the verdict and the Judge then speaking to them explaining exactly how things should be.

Seeing her mom cry was heartbreaking or whoever it was in the audience but she deserves every bit of this

I was charged in Marin Criminal Court.with a criminal law violation before a jury. I represented myself. After the trial, the head Juror stated the respected me and pled for leniency. No juror ever stated in court that I was guilty. There was never a sentence imposed by the court. No sentence was ever stated. But the Court and other Judicial persons claimed that I was convicted of a felony, A conviction in California requires a finding of guilt and a sentence. My children were denied a father for almost 20 years. John Olagues