Prosecution: "Your honor, we'd like to amend the charges before deliberations to include the charge that Chandler also killed John F. Kennedy." Defense: "No objections, your honor."

Does anyone get the feeling during the defense closing she said a whole lot, but didn't really say anything at all.

That defense lawyer needs to understand that being condescending to the jury is not going to help your case at all. People tend to not listen to someone that is acting like that, right or wrong.

To the defense attorney: don’t point your finger at the jury. Don’t accuse the jury of breaking the law. Don’t whine. Don’t tell the jury your client is a liar and justify it by calling the jury liars. Don’t use guilt in your closing arguments. If you think you had evidence contrary to the prosecution then cross examine the witnesses. Edited: oh yeah I almost forgot, they say lying makes you thirsty. You kept drinking water …just saying.

The idea that she CHOSE to use the sentence “and what does it really matter…” over and over again is extremely idiotic.

Seriously the BEST judge I’ve EVER witnessed and I have watched hundreds, if not thousands of trials. This man deserves awards. So polite, respectful, professional, humble and kind. He is such a breath of fresh air. I could listen to his voice all day. I’m seriously blown away and so impressed with him. I wish all judges were like him.

That closing argument from the defense was one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever heard. I was cringing so hard I almost had to turn it off. Her gasping for air, cursing, run on sentences that were either difficult to decipher or made no sense at all… wow. I know the defense didn’t have a leg to stand on in this case, but she truly came across like it was her first day of pre-law and she was attempting some kind of filibuster off the top of her head.

I love this judge. When he reads instructions it sounds like a bedtime story. 🤣

The videos of the opening and closing statements from the prosecuting and defense attorneys would make amazing teaching aids. What to do and what not to do.

I'm astounded by the depths of Chandler's delusion and lies that he even took his case to a jury trial! Come on man!!!

The amount of ice he bought was ridiculous. This guy was literally his parents' worst nightmare. RIP Bart and Krista. Prayers for the brother of this monster.

"Dads phone died, text or call me" -This is Chandlers attempt to keep his mom from texting his dad. Because Chandler could not unlock his fathers phone. Had she sent him a text and it remained unread, it would prove Bart disappeared between 2:10 and 5PM July 1st. "And get soda on your way home, I have an extra hour of work" -This is Chandler creating a reason for his mother to go into the basement. The small fridge in there is where they kept sodas. The extra hour of work part was likely an attempt to get his mom to assume he's locked in his room working, not downstairs next to the fridge with a rifle waiting for her.

I would literally pay to have the judge read me law & crime books regularly 😂 just bring him along everywhere to read and teach me, his voice is so soothing to begin with and then he talks about such difficult subjects with grace and maturity, plus he's clearly very intelligent and I just love him! I think I have an old man judge crush 😂😂❤️

It still blows my mind that this kid could do this to his own parents. Parents that loved him and cared for him.

The defense attorney looks and acts unprofessional, and her closing was absolute lunacy. She's drinking and slurping coffee during her closing, insulting the jurors, swearing, snotty, ranting on about how his compulsive lying means nothing, because even all you jurors lie too, so his lying is not important and proves nothing. Unreal. This defense attorney is horrible. Everything she said was ridiculous and even bizarre.

The Prosecutor's are doing an amazing job ---- Justice for Bart & Krista.

6:23 video begins, state and defense rest 9:23 jury instructions for all 8 counts 36:45 Prosecution Closing Argument 1:20:55 James Langer commentary 1:35:10 Defense Closing Argument 2:09:12 Prosecution Rebuttal Argument. (bench conference that begins at 2:23:17 is over at 2:30:49) 2:33:10 further instructions from the judge 2:45:44 James Langer commentary

If I was on that jury, I’d have been incredibly insulted by the snarky condescending attitude of this worthless defense lawyer!

I love this judge. He’s the exact person to be a judge as he’s calm, patient and very professional. He is respectful and kind throughout the entire trial.

Judge-"Attorney vera would you please present the defense closing" Attorney vera-"No thank you"

The worst was kept from us! Did you notice how loving his mothers messages always are to him!! He never writes back to thank her or to say he loves her. What a waste to cast your love to such a pig!

On the defense argument. Ouch. I guess they are hoping the jury is stupid. 'beyond a reasonable doubt' is not the same as 'absolutely zero doubt'. 'Beyond a reasonable doubt' does not mean 'we know every single detail. -The victims never told anyone they were going to the cabin. -The Haldersons both just skipped work with no call to their employers, out of character -The victims did not leave the house. -The victims blood, DNA and cell phones were in the house. -The tarp found with the father's torso had Chandler's footprint and his fingerprint in in his father's blood. -If the defense wants to argue something was untrue, maybe they should have argued it during the trial. It's a bit late now.

The mental gymnastics you have to make to find him not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is insane.

Wow, accusing the jury of breaking the laws of jury service. That’s really going to work.

I really like when the closing argument is in a form of a presentation. So clear and easy to follow. The prosecution did a great job.

I am very sad for the girlfriend who didn't sign up for this. You can tell how shocked and saddened she was. This will be a scar that stays with her, always questioning her own judgements and the truthfulness of any new person in her life; and also everything she thinks she knows to be true about everyone she cares about. She actually cared more for his parents than he did.

That is the worst defense attorney I've ever witnessed. She knows she has no defense, she should at a minimum try to be likeable, she's not. If I were the defendant, I'd send her out for jelly donuts and I'd plead guilty and beg for leniency.

Imagine if Chandler had stood up and interrupted his Defence counsel and yelled: ‘Enough already! Shut the hell up! I’m guilty, cut the crap!’

I understand that the defense had virtually no legs to stand on in this case, but that was arguably the WORST closing argument by a defense I've ever seen. That was beyond pathetic...

This kid really did about as good a job with the murder and subsequent cover up as he did in school. Hearing the defense say in a sing song voice "no thank you" when asked if they wanted to cross examine, kind of drove home how little they had to work with. Brilliant work Chandler

I’ll bet this judge is a member of the local Shakespearean theatre community

The defense attorney that gave the closing was the worst. The lack of defense and coherent statements aside, she scowled at the jury several times; told them they are all liars because “obviously they likely googled the case when told not to”; already made up their minds so probably won’t listen to her; etc. Like, lady - the one thing you DO have is providing some explanation and sympathy. Instead she went with “he’s innocent, must have been an awful accident, the other attorneys are jerks and not doing their job correctly, and you’re all liars who probably googled the case against court rules”. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ How did she think ANY of that was a good idea. She was bitter and salty and it showed, which worked against them just as much as everything else did. I can’t imagine anyone seeing her on this case and hiring her afterwards. 🤦🏻‍♀️

This guy didn't think anyone would miss his parents just because he thought so little of them, and so little of everyone else. True narcissist

“The last lie of chandler halderson” best line in prosecution rebuttal

I have seen some bad defense attorneys in my time. I have seen bad defense openings/closings. These defense attorneys are two of the worst attorneys I have ever seen. Wow, I mean wow? Prosecution did amazing job with a mountain of evidence.

Haha and when that defense attorney said ok I’m going to object now 🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a Karen

The defense attorney’s job is to create reasonable doubt for her client. She should have done this during cross examination, but she let most of the state’s evidence go uncontested. Closing arguments is not the time to try and create doubt…I really don’t get her strategy. She doesn’t really have one except to argue the state failed to meet its burden, which it actually did in spectacular fashion.

Just wanted to take a moment to thank James Langer for the amazing commentary, no drama, no opinions just simplifying it and I appreciate it greatly. Gonna miss them.

I'm gonna miss the judge, I wish he was streamed online every day 💯

The prosecution did an amazing job! I’m so embarrassed for that defense attorney 😳🤭

"There is a cabin. That is a fact." - Defense during closing arguments.

not gonna lie, while we were watching that closing argument rebuttal by Asst DA Brown, I looked at my sister and said “if he tried to sell me a whole pool full of ice right now, i would buy it.” i should mention that where i live it’s currently 12 degrees fahrenheit and there’s 27 inches of snow on the ground 🤦🏼‍♀️

This defense chick is real real hard to watch and real real hard to even take seriously. Keep working on it girl.

I just wanted to say thanks for the great coverage of this trial by your station and you.

"certain lies mattered, certain lies do not" WHAT!

The defense said the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt, that Chandler was guilty of filing the missing person report, but not the other charges. 🤣 That caught my attention immediately. 👀 For him to be guilty of this, Chandler would have to know his parents weren't really missing, when he filed the missing person report, right? 🤦🏽‍♀️🤔🤭 Chandler filed this report on 7.7.21. Barts remains weren't found til 3pm on 7.8.21. 🤔 So, by the defense saying Chandler was guilty of this false report, she's telling the jury that he had prior knowledge of Bart and Kristas whereabouts/death! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Cause he murdered them days before, in my opinion, allegedly. Isn't that being confirmed by CHANDLERS DEFENSE? 🤔🤨😬 She ends her closing with the state also proved Chandler scattered his parents bodies throughout the state but, who could have killed them? 🤦🏽‍♀️ Am I missing something? A defense attorney telling a jury that their client is GUILTY in their closing, calling the jurors liars, and repeatedly saying common sense, isn't really a great idea... just my thoughts... 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

"Everyone lies." The Defense rests.

This has to be the best judge I have ever seen! The most polite, the most considerate, just the best at everything!

Dolce is bae. "Two grannies on a lawnmower". I would, without reservation, watch a show starring Dolce and Cress.

Thank you attorney Brown!! Thank God for competent brilliant people like you, great closing!

The judge has such a nice voice . And he has been so nice this entire trial. He would be a awesome story book reader also . Just saying

The prosecution is outstanding!

REALLY IMPRESSED with the way Judge Hyland handled this case, there’s still some hope for a fair trial in some places.

To the defense attorney, So you sat there all these days with nothing to say or show as evidence, but now you are all passionate and raging , and looking like a ridiculous fool arguing with the obvious!?? Not to mention, very unprofessional.

Great coverage James! Highly informative, through, professional and engaging!

Wow. That might be the worst closing argument by a defense attorney I've ever heard

I can’t believe she accused them of googling! Not smart.

When the defense attorney said that the prosecutors did not have the right to say "I don't know" how Krista was murdered because they SHOULD know, how I wish someone had said to her, "Well gee. If your client had left large enough pieces of his mom and dad the prosecution undoubtedly would have known how they were killed." All she did was emphasized the fact that Chandler not only murdered them but he mangled their bodies! The more I learn about this guy the more I dislike him. He shot his dad IN THE BACK? I guess the term "back stabber" is not just a term. I dislike him obviously because he killed his parents but I dislike him even more for the fact that he killed his parents to cover a pack of lies he had been telling everyone. I intensely dislike him because he had the audacity to have Cat stay over when he knew the cut up bodies of his parents were in the same house as the house he had her sleep in. And speaking of the way he treated Cat, he had the nerve to put paper towels with Bart and Krista's blood on them, in a bag with Cat's name on it and leave the bag on her mother's property. Did he even stop to consider that if the cops had not pretty much known from the get-go that he was the one who had killed Bart and Krista, they might even have arrested Cat for the murders. Bart and Krista's blood on towels in a bag with HER name on it and the bag located on her mom's property would make rather compelling evidence that Cat was involved in the crime. I wonder if he ever even thought of that. Probably not. I dislike him because at the age of 23 he is doing NOTHING. He's not going to school. He's not working. He's just sitting in his room all day playing video games. Someone else commented about what an excellent judge presided over this trial and I agree that he was good, but that prosecutor, William Brown, was a masterclass storyteller. I literally have listened to his opening statement a half a dozen times and I sometimes listen to it as I am going to sleep. I don't mind missing some of it because obviously I've heard it all before and of course we know how this all turned out, but he just blows me away.

The closing arguments and rebuttal from both prosecutors are A +++ I like they threw a lot of those side comments that some of us are having in mind! “I bet you don’t google …. I bet you don’t google…” “ I don’t know if his girlfriend knows how lucky she is…” Thank you! They are so personable! Love both of them! Attorney Brown is excellent, there was no note reading, not even ppt to go by. he went up and laid out his arguments to the defenses s closing. He believes in his case 100% . He was speaking from his heart in an organized thoughts. On the other hand, the defense s performance is so underwhelming. I don’t disagree that they ain’t got much to work with, but it appears that they just gave up! “No thank you” “ Not at this time, thank you” are my favorite answers. they don’t even call most of the witnesses by their names. No explanation at all when questioning the witnesses to create reasonable doubts. I have no idea why they were asking what they asked in the sense of helping the defendant. SMH

The defense says, "And I'm not saying you need to be a violent person to commit homicide. You know that". I feel for her. Everyone is entitled to defense and she needs to do her job, but she literally has nothing to work with. No wonder she's flailing.

great job channel 3000

The defendant attorney looks incompetence, Guilty for that man

Attorney Brown is a remarkable soul and a legend. Well done.

That defense attorney has rattled off a number of 'facts' that she claims were not proven or provable but, the prosecutor did have facts to base their allegations on! We cannot say how the father was murdered? He had two high caliber bullets in his back! I am sitting here shaking my head in disbelief that she is making these comments. She is trying to pull the same thing that got the world's worst mother, Casey Anthony, out of a first degree murder conviction...if you cannot say it was an intentional murder, you cannot convict of FIRST DEGREE MURDER and THAT'S why she got off because the judge didn't allow for any other kind of murder conviction for her. He only allowed for 1st degree murder for a conviction. I hope that doesn't apply in this case because, IMO, this kid killed and then disgraced his parent's corpses.

😂😅😂😅 That rebuttle!! Pros: "His lawyers are asking you to lie for him 1 last time" (10th + x saying it) Def: "OK, Im going to object now!" 💀😂🤣 I love Attorney Brown!

Great Channel , excellent commentary James 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I feel bad for these defense attorneys. The evidence is just so overwhelming, but they have to go thru the motions because this psychopathic narcissist won't just acknowledge the truth. I hope he gets the Dahmer treatment in prison.

Kat...the Girlfriend, will have so very much trauma to overcome. God Bless her!

The one single most telling thing for me.. that proves Chandlers guilt without a doubt.. is at the end of the interview with detectives... when they said "Okay, time to tell us the truth.. We Know Your Parents Aren't HERE WITH US ANYMORE". Chandler has no reaction.. other than deer in the headlights bc he's feeling that cold tingle that runs from your head to your toes when the cop car driving behind you lights you up. Obviously if that were the moment he was finding out his parents was dead, he would have said "WHAT!? MY PARENTS ARE WHAT? MY PARENTS ARE DEAD?!?" or something similar, obviously. It's an undeniable proof of his guilt.

I can’t say enough how much I love this judge 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The male district attorney is an absolute savage. This dude is a beast. His opening statement best I've ever heard and now his rebuttal closing the defense just had no chance at all. I heard the opening and knew Chandler was guilty. It was just too good. I almost feel bad for the defense because it was game over before it even started

The defense really made me angry. She does nothing but accuse people of being too stupid to know what they saw, heard, and remembered. Accusing medical professionals of being incompetent and not knowing the time of death. Saying that the witnesses are either lying or confused. It's *_infuriating._* Edit: AND accusing the jury of not following the rules. Yeah, that'll really win em to your side, lady.

Why in THE HELL did this boy plead not guilty 😡😡😡 You left one of the largest set of breadcrumbs to follow I have ever seen. What a pitiful defense team but on the other hand WHAT COULD THEY SAY ? What could they ask of these impeccably professional detectives, scientists the wonderful family and friends that could give them a shred of doubt as to his guilt ?? I would have not been able to represent this young man considering even a fraction of the evidence provided. But alas we live in a fair and just legal system, to presume innocence until convinced of guilt. No defense attorney in the entire world would want anything to do with this case. He’s a freaking monster. His beautiful girlfriend and her family are absolutely destroyed over what’s happened. Cat was puking while giving her interview ? OMG My heartfelt and sincere condolences go out to all involved. I cannot imagine how hard this has been for them. It will be in their mind and hearts for the rest of their days. RIP Bart and Krista ♥️ I’m so sorry this horrible crime occurred to the two of you at the hands of your own son Unfathomable 😞

I've never seen such a lack of defense, yet--- how could they!? He actually gave them every single piece of evidence possible to quickly convict himself. Cold and incredibly sad.

Wow!… the defense attorneys are terrible… they just proved that he’s a liar and he killed his parents because he’s not good at lying. For someone that has difficulty understanding legal jargon, I could’ve done a better job at a defense. There were so many avenues this defense team could’ve taken and they chose to reaffirm that he’s GUILTY!

I hope this comment is read in the context and spirit it’s written. As a cop I believe in following the evidence. It is with this and after listening to all the evidence that I along with 99% of people would say he’s guilty beyond any reasonable doubt. However, this tragic, morbid and evil case can serve as a a good case study for all law students in illustrating how difficult and limited you are as a defense attorney when your client has such overwhelming evidence against them. In cases like this with such depths of evidence the most pertinent question to a suspect/defendant is “ok, if not you then who?” They couldn’t imply let alone indicate someone else may have had the opportunity to commit this crime. Having said all of that, this may be controversial but I would be amiss if I didn’t say that just from a legal point of view, (not emotions or my opinions) that I was able to give the defense some credit for the first time in this whole trial, with their closing argument. They have been idle and the cross examinations have practically been non-existent. I don’t believe it will affect the verdict but the closing was good and delivered well, so much better than the opening. “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.” George Washington

The prosecutor didn’t even have to do a thing. In a 30 minute closing statement the defense won the case for them. Wow. What was she doing???

Not one ounce of sorrow or emotion. So lucky not to get death penalty! Few deserve it as he does! I feel for his brother and the friends of the family. At least the brother is looked after financially

The defense's job is to plant doubt throughout the prosecutions case. They either failed their client or they were protecting society; thankless job. Either way I am happy with the outcome.

This case and its defendant keeps bringing FL vs Grant Amato to my mind. Its similarities and diffrences as well as the lies are very intriguing in a morbid way. Feel sorry for both sibilings in both cases who both lost their parents to murder and their brothers to prison life without parole.

Wisconsin needs to go on a diet. Everyone in that courtroom except the sociopath is overweight. Put down the cheese.

Such a excellent judge!! And hats off to the prosecution for a beautiful job of putting this trail together and for all the hard work, professionalism of all detectives, deputies, and forensics personal ...excellent WORK to everyone for getting justice for this family!! ❤💯👊👏 RIP Bart and Krista Halderson 🙏😥

I wonder if Chandler is thinking through any of this closing argument like, "nah that's not how it went, I did it this way....'

Defense closing arguments feels kinda passive aggressive. And I hate saying that about a woman in a male dominated field. But the “they even have more tables than us”. Weird

Chaz literally detailed and tracked his every move for the courts !! 🤦🏼‍♀ He also destroyed ANY shot at a defense or appeal... even if some of the evidence were not brought out in the trial; the sheer overwhelming amount of proof of his guilt is staggering; that he supplied all by himself

This case was a slam dunk for the prosecution as well as a defenseless case for the public defense team. But what frustrates me is that I've seen kids who were very bright and just "naturally smart" even as grade schoolers but had parents who were complete idiots, irresponsible and in some cases, even drug addicts. Needless to say, those kids never stood a chance but would've loved the opportunities this kid had. Add to that, if this kid put half the effort in his education as he put into creating all these lies and cover-ups, he might've and probably could've led a fairly productive life.

In this case I think the defendants only possible job was to ensure correct procedure was followed. In other words, they defended their client against unfair or not allowed arguments. They never intended to argue he was innocent. At all.

The defense attorney jumping and clamoring "Okay, im gonna object now!" After hearing one of the most air-tight closings in history speaks volumes

Great coverage by Channel 3000, yet again today! Summations by attorneys, as expected. Brilliant by Prosecution, limited by Defence because what could they provide with such overwhelming evidence to his guilt? Let’s hope the jurors reach their decision prudently, with justice for Bart & Krista Halderson. Then Chandler can live (off taxpayers) as he did off his parents for the rest of his life, in prison, so he can’t harm another soul.

Jury instructions end at -2:24:02; if anyone would like to skip to the closing arguments.

I know there wasn’t much of a defense to begin with, but Chandler’s defense team is a JOKE! It honestly makes me angry because their incompetence is only going to leave the door open for an appeal down the road, on the grounds of inadequate council. Kimbyrleigha here on KZfaq, made a compilation of all of the “No thank you’s” from the defense. They couldn’t think of anything to ask in cross examination? They couldn’t have brought any character witnesses in, to testify on behalf of Chandler? Listen, I know the guy is sick and deserves to never live outside of prison but he also deserves a fair trial and adequate council...just like everyone else. The defense was SO BAD, it honestly makes me wonder if it was done purposefully...

I 🧡 u , Judge. Pls narrate audio books when you retire.

“There is no evidence showing he needed money.” Was he a breathing adult? He needed money!!!

The tone and manner of exposing the closing arguments remind me of a teenager girl trying to convince her friends about some Kardashian gossip

So basically this defense attorney is trying to say , if a defendant does enough damage to a body, where it’s impossible to tell how they were ended, they should get off? I don’t think so. This was the problem w the Casey Anthony trial. She lied so much, that no one knew exactly how she ended Caylee, that she got away with it! That can never happen again!

best comment from live chat: "wonder if he will wear daisy dukes in the pen"

Not even God can save Chandler now.

Why was there even a trial! How can you possibly defend that?

I commend the investigators and prosecutors in this case. They laid out the evidence so well and made it easy to follow. And there was a lot of it!

What a crime. How many evidence can you leave there? Chandler, yes