Day 2 - John Lewin Cross Examines Robert Durst For The Murder of Friend Susan Berman Pt 4

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2 жыл бұрын

LIVE COVERAGE: Robert Durst Testifies Live For The Murder of Friend Susan Berman
Robert Durst stands trial for the 2000 murder of friend Susan Berman. The trial began just before the pandemic in early 2020 and was halted two weeks in. The restart happened on May 17, 2021, with the same jury panel.
The defendant’s wife Kathleen McCormack Durst went missing in 1982. Evidence and testimony would show that Robert Durst killed her, the prosecutor said. The defendant allegedly told Berman it was an accident and asked her for help. She served as his alibi.
Berman, 55, was shot execution-style at her Beverly Hills home in 2000, and the prosecution suggested that it was because of what she knew about Kathleen’s death and disappearance. As defense lawyer Dick DeGuerin would have it, however, Durst is innocent. His client only came across the body, panicked, and fled, he maintained.
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@chrissie1066 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant preparation by this lawyer and his team.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

Definately. They spend years on this and are amazingly well prepared in my opinion.

@michelledunn6907 2 жыл бұрын

Wow really. He is a liar & has been impeached on the stand about 100 times. The wealthy think the rules are for everyone else.

@blairjayson 2 жыл бұрын

Bobby Durst is the ultimate “No F*cks Given” guy in history.

@shoptalk7415 2 жыл бұрын

tru I actually don't think he cares anymore if he is convicted... it's more than that... I think it's about his brother, anything to upstage or tarnish his brother ... It's always been about that

@wordsleuth992 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen so much laughing at a murder trial in my life - it’s kind of odd

@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys 2 жыл бұрын

This whole trial is the most unprofessional trial I’ve ever seen. The judge is incompetent. It comes off as he’s not paying attention as he goes back and rereads testimony out loud in a mumbly voice when there’s an objection. Last clip the defense objected and he didn’t even know what the objection met so he just overruled it.

@MIOLAZARUS 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I think that maybe they are really uncomfortable because of the hardcore subject. But it seems immature yes..

@kk3940 Жыл бұрын

@@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys I agree there is some “unprofessional” behaviour going on however the defence is not making proper legal objections- this is why the judge doesn’t understand them.

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

Lewin-ator is doing what he does best. This is exactly why he has such a crazy conviction rate on cold cases. He has a plan. I read an article that interviewed Lewin and he said he goes into cross with a plan in mind and he is executing the plan beautifully.

@maryb6672 2 жыл бұрын

I know what article you’re talking about. It also confirmed what I had suspected about Lewin-he has an extremely obsessive personality. That’s why he excels at cold cases, which take years & years of exhausting digging, connecting pieces etc. The most frequent comment I’ve read about him, given by other attorneys, is that his prep before questioning witnesses is unparalleled.

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

@@maryb6672 Yes! We read the same article. It made me appreciate his quirks even more. We should start a Lewin fan club hahaha

@petersdotter1 2 жыл бұрын

Lewin was also the ADA that interviewed and investigated Durst in the first place. He has a cop's mind, able to pinpoint discrepancies and dive deep into a case.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

He is indeed! He is doing a fantastic job and his patience with Durst is outstanding. He wants the truth!

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

@@susanberg5817 I agree wholeheartedly. He is brilliant. I don't understand why some people think he's bullying BD; he killed 3 people he deserves to be bullied. I just pray that he didn't get one of his cronies to buy off a jury member.

@deborahodum5665 2 жыл бұрын

LEWIN IS DOING A GREAT JOB. HE DID HIS HOMEWORK. I WOULD LET HIM DEFEND ME ANYTIME. DURST IS GUILTY. WE ALL KNOW IT.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more 😊.

@laurastevens2606 2 жыл бұрын

If they’re trying to say RD thinks ‘he’s above the law’ and the ‘rules don’t apply to him’, why did he feel the need to go into hiding. Such stupid irrelevant questions by the Prosecution.

@kathleenannfrazier153 2 жыл бұрын

He is cheap and lied so he could steal the food stamps.

@evelynwilburn8377 2 жыл бұрын

@@stacyhenry5578 Hi Stacy. You know Durst is reading the questions before he answers because he has a hearing problem. I think the questions the prosecutor is asking are silly and they don't prove that he is a liar or not. Ex. The prosecutor pointing out Durst said he was playing with a Frisbee before they were made. That doesn't prove Durst is a liar which is what the prosecutor is trying to establish. It proves he may have forgotten the item they played with. Durst is probably guilty....who knows. The prosecutor is going to take forever to try and prove it.

@michelledunn6907 2 жыл бұрын

He went into hiding cause he’s a coward & the easiest way to not answer for what he has done

@ccorleans3063 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for streaming this live ♥️ This old man is something else

@annalieelizabeth352 2 жыл бұрын

Durst grew up in a very wealthy home. We have no idea how these people live. I do not think he grasps halve of what the real world is about

@debbieblythe3491 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not his fault if he grew up with money

@othertalk3313 2 жыл бұрын

He buys cannabis by the pound and can get a prescription for anything else he wants. Durst orbits the real world. He has seen the real world and does not wish to linger there.

@Rgucci7407 2 жыл бұрын

This DA is on point!! “Umm RD403 121210 pages 210-215 lines 1-15…” (Robert Durst recording of him previously testifying)….🔥🔥

@melodywilliams9124 2 жыл бұрын

I still can't wrap my mind around Durst saying that he only said that he dragged her out by her hair because the someone from the Jinx movie said that he had to sound interesting but they also promised him to look like a good guy during the editing of the movie. That makes zero sense. Like, is that where his mind goes when told to be more interesting? He couldn't think of any other way or does he honestly believes such a story would be viewed as interesting? In either case, that's clear proof of something screwy in his mind.

@horsluvr23 Жыл бұрын

Right, he's an intelligent guy. I get being told "You're not interesting enough, you need to say things to make yourself interesting." Without that even being said though, to be told to lie and say you did something violent when you didn't, even if the case was over never to be reopened why would you agree to make yourself look worse with the promise of being interesting? There's lots of ways to seem more interesting that don't involve saying you did violent things. He knows this.

@melodywilliams9124 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the judge's explanation for what is argumentative and what is not during a cross examination, very interesting.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

I rewatched Durst being questioned by his defence lawyer. It's interesting to watch how he spoke with a strong voice, spoke faster, had no hearing problems, it seemed, and had a remarkable memory at that time 😉. And then to watch him now on cross....... 🤔 . It's ridiculous!

@mihaelapribu9370 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Durst reacts immediately to the form of investigation applied by Mr. Lewin. As in private life, he does not accept to be caught on the wrong foot. Mr. Lewin's tactic is to ask questions about a general situation and then target exactly the action related to the question. That drives Mr. Durst crazy. He wants to tell stories and be listened to.

@testchan-yh4zw 2 жыл бұрын

mihaela de ce minti, ca albina n-are dinti

@ThorBonloveng 2 жыл бұрын

I have more than 25 years of experience with trials and sometimes things happen that you have to laugh at. With that said, there is far too much joking and laughing in this trial. It is disrespectful to Robert Durst, who is in a very serious situation, and it is extremely disrespectful to friends and family of those who died. A little more court room decorum Your Honor!

@infinite8382 2 жыл бұрын

durst is happy to be more honest when he is not in court, such as the many things he said in the audio clips Lewin has played in this video of the trial, but when durst is questioned about the things he said in the audio clips, he always changes his story to make it less incriminating. Lmao. Such a dishonest character is this bob. The man who can not give a straight or truthful answer.

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed how when he's caught in a lie he tries to disconnect himself from his former self.

@othertalk3313 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand the question.

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

@@othertalk3313 Sorry, I should have added punctuation instead of just using voice text. What I mean is when he answers something he doesn't want to answer he usually answers it in 3rd person. I feel it's like he's trying to disconnect himself from his younger self to elude responsibility

@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын

They’ve proved he is a liar but I’m not sure they are proving he is a murderer.

@tootsla1252 2 жыл бұрын

That’s already been proven.

@vatechie21 2 жыл бұрын

It’s cross examination. The sole purpose is to destroy his credibility. The prosecution finished putting on their case already.

@sophocles1198 2 жыл бұрын

I am surprised the judge is permitting all these questions about Durst's strategy, technique, etc. for answering questions.

@petersdotter1 2 жыл бұрын

The opposition is able to impeach the testimony in any way they can. Durst has a remarkable memory, except when it looks bad for him.

@amymargullis5601 2 жыл бұрын

Why are the prosecutors questions sooooo long. I'd be so lost and I'm not elderly in a wheelchair. WTF!

@petepayette6690 Жыл бұрын

Will he ever ask question Concerning "this" murder Trial

@supriseimblack 2 жыл бұрын

32:53 LETS GOOO!!! 🙋‍♀️ MIC DROP.

@mvalentin1029 2 жыл бұрын

Is it lunchtime

@mihaelapribu9370 2 жыл бұрын

Jinx is useful to Mr. Lewin. Durst behaved there like the raven in the fable the raven and the fox. Mr. Lewin learned the script extraordinarily well, and now Mr. Durst's crow swallows hard, receiving only checkmate. He praised himself, now he is receiving his punishment. Each story is applied to Mr. Durst's actions, proving that he is capable of anything, under certain conditions.

@petepayette6690 Жыл бұрын

All questions so far are charter assination.... He has rarely brought up The murder. Telling me he has no evidence of the murder.

@legallyredone5561 2 жыл бұрын

Skip to 45:18 to avoid the loud rainbow screen.

@novascotiaskater1868 2 жыл бұрын

5:38 seriously! Isn’t this a conversation his own Defense attorneys should be having with him… not the Prosecutor!

@theclawsoncrew13 2 жыл бұрын

Yeppers! I swear his attorneys are having an internal toddler meltdown/ temper tantrum

@dolorescaliente3532 2 жыл бұрын

People in the comments who complain about da's questions not being relevant or complaining about anything really are beyond stupid. This is a real case, not a holywood movie for your quick entertainment.

@bunkerbunny5 2 жыл бұрын

Prosecutor is making a mistake by making long winded questions.

@kk3940 Жыл бұрын

Not really

@MM-nn4vz 2 жыл бұрын

I love this case I just want for them to bring the lady he was paying all that money for the suitcase

@novascotiaskater1868 2 жыл бұрын

4:42 I have never seen a Prosecutor who is doing the cross of a Defendant...stop him..because he is opening a door to a line of questioning that would not be appropriate. Furthermore, is this an act? Some doctor has deemed him mentally fit to stand trial so why is he acting like he is a senile old fart? He is super weird and quirky to begin with but I feel like he is putting it on 100% to appear fragile and confused to everyone....He keeps getting away with murder..literally.

@vatechie21 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the prosecutor really gave him a free pass on that one which is fairly respectable. And yah he’s trying to play senile because he loves to show off that he can get away with things. But he also likes to play super quick and smart because he’s a narcissist and it’s all crashing down on him after 75 years. Incredible.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

You can compare Dursts demeanor under direct to his demeanor under cross and you'll see the different. Definately an ACT on Mr Dursts part when being cross examinated.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 жыл бұрын

2:07:10 He's pickin' his nose quietly in the corner😂😂 So gross🤮

@yellowsubmarine7073 2 жыл бұрын

🤢🤣

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 жыл бұрын

@@yellowsubmarine7073 😂😂😂

@sativarosegold3604 2 жыл бұрын

The video isn't even 2 hrs long; did you comment on the wrong one

@sativarosegold3604 2 жыл бұрын

@Meteor Shower this may surprise you but some people don't pick it. And some do but not in public

@kjvonly2451 2 жыл бұрын

John 8:44 “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

@novascotiaskater1868 2 жыл бұрын

7:40 him sitting there staring at one spot in the middle of nowhere, not looking at the monitor or the Prosecutor… this manner of speaking…. It all seems like a huge act and in fact here the Prosecutor seems to be asking him exactly that!!!

@evelynwilburn8377 2 жыл бұрын

Novascotia Skater. Durst is reading the questions because he is hard if hearing. He is looking at the screen, reading the questions and then answer the questions. He is not looking at a blank screen. It is an accommodation. The court provided to him.

@natalieorlowski8604 2 жыл бұрын

Why is this court presiding so casual. None of this is a joking matter. They are trying a man for murder. And it seems that this is just a joke, for the D.A. and the judge. I'm not sure about the guilt of Mr. Durst

@petersdotter1 2 жыл бұрын

Read about him, learn about his cases, you'll become convinced, he is a cold-hearted killer. He uses people, and when they threaten his entitled self-gratifying needs, he disposes them. He said once, "It was Suzy or me. So, it was Suzy."

@piapill2565 2 жыл бұрын

Agree that the Judge has not instilled a professional atmosphere and made sure that proper court decorum be maintained. In my opinion, this is one of the major responsibilities of a Judge preciding in their courtroom. My opinion only.

@petepayette6690 Жыл бұрын

Convincing folk that durst Has lied an that hes a not so good of a person/ has nothing to do with a murder ... Most stuff he dwells. Should be objected to and not allowed.

@spookypen 2 жыл бұрын

45:10 actual start of video

@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын

You are a star thank you 👍

@novascotiaskater1868 2 жыл бұрын

Actually I would say it starts at 3:30.

@jennifermizenko3945 2 жыл бұрын

This judge is so biased he literally would over rule it before he even said what he was objecting about! He has not sustained one objection the defense has raised.

@kk3940 Жыл бұрын

Because the defence isn’t making actual legal objections- they are literally just objecting and hoping someone else will fill in the blanks.z

@sydludwig1826 2 жыл бұрын

This Durst man has shown he's very self centered. As for evidence against him? Idk. :/

@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын

@@janettesessions there is yet to be any evidence he committed murder- so IDK at this stage is fine IMO. Yes he’s nasty, selfish, he’s a liar etc but they clearly have no clear cut evidence of guilt, they have to destroy his character to get the jury there.

@daniellago9410 2 жыл бұрын

@@janettesessions reasonable doubt is not "truth" and yet It Is a fundamental guarantee

@sydludwig1826 2 жыл бұрын

Janette. I'm not on this jury and if I were I'd be forbidden to come to any conclusions until the trial is over. So, perhaps you're the one who shouldn't serve on a jury.

@sydludwig1826 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sue and Daniel. ;)

@Truth1561 2 жыл бұрын

@@janettesessions such assumptions! Lol I’m not even living in the States, I’ve no idea where Obama comes into this at all! Fortunately a court of law isn’t about what Janette Sessions decides is true . You also have to remember that not everyone has watched ‘the Jinx’ or knew the back story of Bob Durst before joining this jury. One of my friends is currently living in LA and had no clue when I tried to talk to her about this trial . Another lives in Kansas, another in New Jersey - no clue who he is or what he’s accused of.

@melodywilliams9124 2 жыл бұрын

People are saying that the prosecutor's line of questioning is ridiculous because most of it is not relevant to the case and hence a waste of time. I think the prosecutor is aware that many of his questions are not entirely relevant but I think he's doing it to show what kind of person Durst is rather than the fake personality he's showing on the stand. I also think that he's aware that Durst will forget about the old feeble man character when exposed to confrontational questioning and that is exactly what is happening, IMO

@debbiebonnick8746 2 жыл бұрын

This is just a joke "right"?

@kalo656 2 жыл бұрын

well i hope the jury gets the prosecutor wasting time ... if anyone who chose to stand trial would plead guilty after this many hours, why not do it and save yourself all the dumb tricks!!!!!! a trial is for the proseutor to prove his guilt with evidence , not trickery! ask me why i would never serve on jury??????????????

@sydludwig1826 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to ask you why you double space your words in sentences. Lol

@l.w.d.431 2 жыл бұрын

I know this trick, used it all throughout high school

@petersdotter1 2 жыл бұрын

Where has the prosecutor failed to provide evidence?

@vatechie21 2 жыл бұрын

“…And in conclusion it was a very very sad war and a very very good peace”

@louettesommers8594 2 жыл бұрын

He seems as incompetent as our president.

@laurastevens2606 2 жыл бұрын

Here we go again.....Kathy, Kathy, Kathy. This is about SUSAN BERMAN, not Kathy. This Judge is not doing his job by controlling the narrative and is just an observer, a member of the audience 😡. They all must be being paid by the hour and are dragging it out as long as they can. One of these days they might get around to discussing the victim in THIS case.

@tempestnz1 2 жыл бұрын

Are you stupid? Berman was allegedly a witness to Kathy's murder so that needs to be proven, its the crux of the case

@tootsla1252 2 жыл бұрын

Susan covered up for Durst - she knew he had killed Kathy and she provided an alibi, AND impersonated Kathy, calling in to the medical school pretending to call in sick.

@petersdotter1 2 жыл бұрын

In order to understand the Berman murder, you need a motive. Berman had the goods on Durst about Kathy, and was making noises that they were questioning her again. The motive they need to prove is to silence her as a witness, thus the tie to Kathy's murder.

@susanberg5817 2 жыл бұрын

The murder of Cathy and Susan Bermans knowledge of it, is why she was also murdered. That's why, it's important. Also a lot of the evidence is to show Mr Dursts character.