WI v. Chandler Halderson Trial Day 1 - Prosecution Opening Statement by William Brown

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Live Coverage: WI v. Chandler Halderson - Dismembered Parents Trial
A Wisconsin man stands trial for allegedly murdering and dismembering his parents without remorse, and providing false information on their disappearances. Chandler Michael Halderson, 23, faces charges including first-degree intentional homicide. Remains from his father Bart Halderson, 50, and mother Krista Halderson, 53, were found days apart, authorities said.
Defendant Halderson reported his parents missing July 7th, claiming they left their home in the Village of Windsor days before on the 1st. He told WISC-TV at the time that they were going to the village of White Lake, Wisconsin.
“My last message I got from them, they were going to White Lake for the Fourth of July,” he told “There are some festivities that go around there. Better drink prices at the bars. Stuff like that.”
He said that to his knowledge, they were then going to their cabin in Langlade County.
“Along the way, they could’ve stopped many places,” he said. “I wouldn’t know all of them.”
He was allegedly just feeding everyone lies.
Bart’s torso was found in rural Dane County, while remains from Krista were found in Sauk County and property run by the Department of Natural Resources, according to court documents obtained by The Wisconsin State Journal.
Their son had been searching Google for terms like “Body found Wisconsin,” “Woman’s body found in Wisconsin,” “Wisconsin dismembered body found,” and “Dead body found in Wisconsin,” authorities said. Investigators suggested Chandler Halderson used to a visit to property belonging to the partner of his girlfriend’s mother as cover to hide his father’s torso nearby. He had shot Bart Halderson at least once before dismembering him, officials said.
According to investigators, Halderson said after his arrest that “you don’t know the whole story,” and that he “didn’t feel bad about what I did.”
[Booking photo of defendant Halderson, and picture of Bart and Krista Halderson via Dane County Sheriff’s Office]
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@kerstinklenovsky239 Жыл бұрын

This prosecutor is every defense lawyer's nightmare. He is competent, perfectly prepared and makes you want to listen to him forever!

@honkeykong4049 Жыл бұрын

And if you've seen Chandler's defense team, you'll know this was a more one-sided beatdown than Desert Storm.

@rafalIL29 Жыл бұрын

@@honkeykong4049 he should try the glow trick. That was his only hope really. His lawyer didn’t even know his name in her opening statements 😂

@thewolf5444 11 ай бұрын

I'm literally listening now and he's brilliant. Basically telling us a story about exactly what happened. He could talk for hours and I'll listen!

@therealz360z7 10 ай бұрын

I can't listen to gruesome, gory details for more than a few minutes , he will get an appeal in twenty years they'll listen to his nonexistant defense and say well in eighteen months two convictions were thrown out on a technicality and his defense was non existent if the evidence is overwhelming ineffective assistance of counsel doesn't apply, but they'll look at the two technicalities that were tossed out and say well well maybe this needs a redo , so all of you that are praising the prosecution that might be what gets him a new trial.

@smith899 9 ай бұрын

@@honkeykong4049Wow! THAT is descriptive!! Now I must watch.

@honkeykong4049 Жыл бұрын

This opening should be shown in law schools.

@honorclarkescatacomb67 2 ай бұрын

I agree! This is a brilliant example of what an opening should be.

@jgusr5550 22 сағат бұрын

Lol… I mean… it’s kind of a layup.

@harthooft Жыл бұрын

The craziest part is the amount of effort he put into killing his parents and cleaning up their remains as opposed to finish his education and start a career.

@jiachengwu4185 23 күн бұрын

He is not a normal human being

@southoffrancegarage 23 күн бұрын

or hide is crimes well

@Joel-fg9px Жыл бұрын

“Mom and Dad I’m really sorry but I actually haven’t been going to classes for the past year. I should’ve told you earlier but I knew you’d be upset.” If he would have had the courage to just have this conversation they would have forgave him and started helping to get things back on track immediately. Such a tragic case

@WobblesandBean Жыл бұрын

He's not only a coward, he's an entitled little conkwocket who wanted to be waited on hand and foot for the rest of his life. He figured if he killed his parents, he could cash out on life insurance and continue to coast along doing nothing.

@Kentendo_Switch Жыл бұрын

It really is he still had a whole lifetime ahead of himself his parents still yet had a life to live. I can’t understand why he would do it.

@joan6096 Жыл бұрын

Mitchell doesn’t get to show his parents his kids if he intends to have some. He can’t go to his parents for steady and sure advice anymore, can’t lean on them when the going gets though. Bart and Christa don’t get to be grandparents because of him, don’t get to spend their golden years together. It’s really tragic reminds me of the Amatos Chad, Margret, and Cody leaving behind Jason and his family. I just don’t get it what did he think he would gain? How long did he think he could hide? Would being found out really be more … then what ever he’s in now?

@jj-nh8lz Жыл бұрын

The kid never had a moral compass in the first place, so it never occurred to him to do the right thing.

@JDiz992 Жыл бұрын

Narcissistic people like Chandler will not/can not ever admit wrongdoing. These people NEVER take accountability for their actions. You have to admit you have to be pretty F’d in the head to choose murder over simply telling the truth and facing the consequences.

@Nina-kt9fc 2 жыл бұрын

This prosecutor is **chef's kiss** What an amazing opening statement. No notes to refer to, no awkward pauses, just told the story like a seasoned story teller. Incredible.

@gailtrotman5256 2 жыл бұрын

He's a natural stage actor. His voice management, body language, inflection, dramatic in one breath, quiet the next. I didn't want it to end...

@davidng8870 2 жыл бұрын

Deadly

@differenttakethanmost 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story teller- BUT for the intermittent snot-sucking 😝🤢🤮

@AI-dp3rd 2 жыл бұрын

It’s January in Wisconsin, give the man a break. He did an incredible job.

@amyc9155 2 жыл бұрын

@@AI-dp3rd lol yeah well there always has to be at least one Debbie Downer!!

@ginashaffer9293 2 жыл бұрын

Just imagine that you're chandler for a moment. Sitting in this room having no idea what the prosecutors opening statement would be like, and then having the last year of your life summarized by apparently one of the most captivating narrators in recent true crime history. It's possible that the only person who could deliver a better opening might be Morgan Freeman, but I doubt it

@dannywilliams6290 2 жыл бұрын

Right this prosecutor was amazing!!

@zlozlozlo 2 жыл бұрын

Morgan Freeman or Scott Sharp.

@brucesalzwedel2323 2 жыл бұрын

With all the sharing of the documents between the Prosecution and the Defense....I wonder IF the Defense team already had a sort of "script" of what was going to be laid-out to them in the Prosecution's opening statement. Anyone know?

@dannywilliams6290 2 жыл бұрын

@@brucesalzwedel2323 I have no clue but I doubt it just because how thrown off the defense counsel seemed after this work of art by this man who was obviously meant to be in this line of work. It's very rare that I am so captivated by an opening or closing statement and I watch alot of true crime and trials so while you'd think they'd be privy to this type of information just doesn't seem like it to me although maybe they are and was just surprised by the amazing delivery of the statements, I know I would have been. Amazing prosecutor truly made for this!! Bravo 👏

@wessexwench6974 2 жыл бұрын

Judge John Hyland is equally captivating. These two men are possibly the two most decent members of the judicial system in the US. Wisconsin is lucky to have them.

@atm1058 Жыл бұрын

This guy won this case with his opening statement. Masterful work.

@AlexB-pp7dc Жыл бұрын

@@goodcatfilms4276well the evidence was so overwhelming anyway but yeah this guy is good

@mtkn744 8 ай бұрын

It's not difficult to win a case like this

@goodcatfilms4276 3 ай бұрын

I mean I do t think anyone could lose this case

@It-is-me...Melsie 3 ай бұрын

@@mtkn744 Perhaps, but it is not easy to be so engaging, masterful, charismatic, have such an amazing memory, and be such and awesome storyteller.

@survivealaska 27 күн бұрын

His girlfriend gave them what they needed, it was over right then.

@jezistar1881 2 жыл бұрын

"Chandler with the neck brace that no one told him he needed to wear." ☠☠

@johns1625 12 күн бұрын

"'Come back anytime!', a thing we say to people not expecting them to just show up the next day." 😂😂😂

@rachel44306 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched almost every trial available on youtube, and I can say hands down this prosecutor just delivered the most compelling opening statement I've ever seen. I usually don't enjoy watching opening statements because they are boring and filled with details that seem inconsequential. But WOW, William Brown told this story like he'd lived it himself. I can't wait to watch him put this horrible creature in prison for what he did to his parents. It feels silly there is even a trial to be had after watching the opening. Case closed - GUILTY. This guy is GOOD!

@pommie5093 2 жыл бұрын

So agree, I was really impressed with this opening statement. It was clear, concise and compelling (as you said). I was going to write a comment saying something similar to what you wrote, rachel-44, when I saw your comment that described what I was thinking.

@mogonogal7654 2 жыл бұрын

Thats facts. - Meek Mill

@truthseeker2882 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. Wow! How horrific

@tishawhite6926 2 жыл бұрын

It WAS pretty awesome.

@la1930 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto and agreed 👍🔎👀💯🧠😎👏👏👏👏 From 🇨🇦

@kspen6110 2 жыл бұрын

This was like listening to a script for a horror, murder mystery movie. Absolutely horrible what this kid did to his parents just because he didn't want to live a responsible adult life. The prosecutor did a phenomenal job

@gennyzelis2303 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Came here to say the same thing. He killed his parents for the simple reason that he was too lazy to got to school and or get a job and work. All he wanted to do was play video games all day.

@gennyzelis2303 2 жыл бұрын

@@robgarcia3583 same

@nancyanderson2032 2 жыл бұрын

very much like the joel guy jr who did the same to his parents. he boiled his moms head on the stove top though

@gordonaliasme1104 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyanderson2032 SPOILER ALERT!

@Bees123Knees 2 жыл бұрын

@@gennyzelis2303 Well there goes the video games, but, he has free room and board for the rest of his psychopathic life. Maybe he's OK with that!?

@markcoluzzi5754 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best opening statements I've ever seen. No notes, no awkward pauses, easy to understand and to the point. Well done sir. ⚖️

@ferraroannie4058 Жыл бұрын

Seem or heard? 😂

@therealz360z7 10 ай бұрын

Not once did his say um , that is awarding by itself!

@hollyobaby6949 6 ай бұрын

smooth af. setting up every single point and counterpoint he may be making. i've worked as a paralegal before and this is the best i've ever seen.

@naysay02 3 ай бұрын

great comment and taste in music

@MoonRover-un5uf 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you. A talented speaker.

@nancyjones6780 Жыл бұрын

I love when he says "The drones go up, the dogs go out ". He's a great speaker!

@lisainthelab 6 ай бұрын

Yes!

@workingonmyroar7944 5 ай бұрын

Yes!

@Alaska_Gal 2 жыл бұрын

My God. That opening statement was incredible. Witnesses haven’t even been called, and I’m already convinced he’s guilty. Good luck to the jurors with keeping an open mind after this!

@patrickshaffer2138 2 жыл бұрын

Chandler didn't make it very hard, I mean he literally left an electronic trail right to the dismembered legs lol awesome opening statement

@K.L.M.6208 2 жыл бұрын

Well,,he is Guilty and everyone knows it.

@Alaska_Gal 2 жыл бұрын

@@K.L.M.6208 as a juror, you can’t go into a trial (especially just the opening statement) and “know” somebody is guilty. That’s why they do such extensive screening for jurors. When I was called for a criminal trial, I was honest and told them I wouldn’t be able to remain unbiased, based on something that had happened to me. They ended up having me serve on a non-criminal case.

@psfanboy79 2 жыл бұрын

Chandler literally left a paper trail thru his dads saved emails

@axollot 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking about halfway through this opening. 😱 Then he backs up the opening statement with evidence of everything he said... That's what I look for. But he's another Casey Anthony who had concocted a fake life and got caught.

@La_Ru-yg8es 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent young prosecutor! This didn't feel like a typical opening statement; it felt like sitting around a camp fire, listening to a scary story. 😳 Very, very good opening & great style! I like this kid.

@Theresa89 2 жыл бұрын

I agree he really gripped my interest He literally got my undivided attention the best opening I’ve ever heard 😱 Case close 👌🏽

@Salvadormtz619 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. wasn't borring like other's. It was very interesting.

@La_Ru-yg8es 2 жыл бұрын

@@Salvadormtz619 I rarely (if ever!) find opening statements/closing arguments to be "boring", but, this guy did it extra well! Constructed a concise narrative with good flow, including all the interesting details. He's good at what he does.

@danieltakacs8222 Жыл бұрын

I've watched this opening statement 3 times now, beginning to end. It's so captivating and absolutely perfect.

@junenye Жыл бұрын

@@danieltakacs8222 I'm back again too lmao

@LastMumzy Жыл бұрын

Had I been Chandler after hearing that opening I'd have stood up and told the judge I wanted to change my plea to guilty.

@rehab5355 Жыл бұрын

🤣😅😂😆

@moniqueloomis9772 Жыл бұрын

If only.

@ybbahsetteval Жыл бұрын

Literally. I’d be so embarrassed how spot on they are

@thewolf5444 Ай бұрын

Haha imagine sitting there and having the entire case summed up perfectly and knowing deep down that you are truly f***ed...

@aaronmolina8786 6 күн бұрын

Chandler wasn't even in the court room for this. He was colonizing Mars with SpaceX

@ovoparadise9143 2 жыл бұрын

this needs to go into law school books, this has been the greatest and most convicting open statement ever to be recorded. the prosecutor nailed this case from this statement alone, such a sad and disturbing case, and he maintained composure. this is a goosebumps chilling case. r.i.p to his parents the victims my god

@goodcatfilms4276 Жыл бұрын

I mean the evidence is quite overwhelming… the dude was caught red handed basically

@kondawg8247 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he was given the most solid case in the history of murders, chandler has to be a massive narcissist to think he could have pulled this off.

@Luvmyswiftvet Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you and his sentencing statement was also very powerful... One of the best I've ever heard and so much common sense... 🙏😢

@Beatyofeet32 9 ай бұрын

@@goodcatfilms4276 I agree. But I'll say that I really appreciate the obvious effort he put into preparing for these opening statements despite the case really being quite an easy one. Many people might consider taking it less seriously if they think the evidence will speak for itself.

@dormiebasne3578 9 ай бұрын

@goodcatfilms4276 even the open and shut cases have to be meticulously proven beyond a reasonable doubt in our system. It's onerous, but far better than any alternatives.

@nicoleloves9483 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even notice it was one hour long. Such captivating story telling skills.

@Eyerusalem_ 2 жыл бұрын

He should have tried to write a fiction and become possibly best seller at least on Amazon

@bradenevans514 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I had to go back and look at the time just now.

@starrynight2600 2 жыл бұрын

He’s an excellent prosecutor and he knows how to get the jury to visualize what happened and to emotionally connect them. An emotional connection is helpful.

@maryannanderson2213 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's an hour long and I have actually watched it over and over and over so I have put in a lot more than one hour listening to Prosecutor Brown. I often listen to him as I am going to sleep. I know if I nod off I don't have to be concerned that I have missed something because I already know the details he will cover anyway. There's just something about his voice that is extremely soothing, even though he is talking about the most grisly of actions. If Chandler had the least bit of conscience (I'm not sure he does) he would be wiggling like crazy before this guy is finished with his opening statement. If I heard someone making those statements about ME, and making them in a forum where the whole world could hear them, I would be so embarrassed I would be UNDER that table but our boy Chandler doesn't seem to be the least bit bothered by hearing all those gory details.

@whiteoutgotu Жыл бұрын

😮 I genuinely cannot believe an hour just went by. FLAWLESS VICTORY!

@rachelgreen8384 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this prosecutor is wonderful. He painted a clear path and story.

@LordBattleSmurf 2 жыл бұрын

Yea he's way better than Binger. They're going to nail the murderer

@christina5kids16grands 2 жыл бұрын

@@LordBattleSmurf Wait...Binger? Does he work out of this office? Sorry, I'm not sure where exactly this is compared to Kenosha.

@CeeCeeB. 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely great speaker 😳

@kristenjustkristen9462 2 жыл бұрын

I read your comment in ( Jennifer Aniston)Rachel's voice lol. I agree. Great opening statement.

@wiscogirl81 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad he wasn't the prosecution for Kyle Rittenhouse

@matthewerspamer6274 7 ай бұрын

“The best way out of your pretend job, is an even more pretend job” -Chandler Halderson

@michelleseveney9113 Жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine how Cat must have felt when this all went down. She must have felt like she was run over by a truck. I can’t even 😢

@kristenjustkristen9462 2 жыл бұрын

The prosecutor mentioning two or three times how successful and well the other brother was/is doing in life was awesome. He knew it would irritate the murderous pimple of a brother hearing how much better Mitchell's life is compared to his own.

@victoriousangel8911 2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@glamdolly30 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that - by the time the prosecutor had finished, I bet Chandler Halderson's balls had shrunk to the size of frozen peas!

@zeldafitzgerald3530 2 жыл бұрын

I caught that too 🤣

@Tsadie1 2 жыл бұрын

Chandler’s inability to achieve the same success as his brother seems to have fueled his need to fabricate a similar life as his brother.

@kristenjustkristen9462 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tsadie1 Jealousy is certainly a nasty bug. Right after Mitchell has a legitimate health scare with diabetes, his brother suddenly falls down the stairs and suffered a "concussion." The prosecutor was right in saying these lies were comical. I believe his parents were beginning to uncover more of his lies besides just the job. They probably called him out about the fall as well as everything else. He's a lazy unmotivated leech. All he had to do was get a job and move out if he was truly so unhappy. But he didn't want to work for a living, he wanted his parent's money that they worked their whole adult lives to achieve. I just hope his poor mother didn't see it coming..I can't imagine the utter heartbreak that she'd have knowing her youngest son killed his father and now is killing you.

@ollenaktergal902 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible opening statement. Wiliam Brown is a very talented prosecutor. He describes the whole course of events so well that no one can misunderstand what happened.

@shannonsorrels6590 Жыл бұрын

I felt like I was following Chandler around watching the whole crime unfold. Amazing!

@lavonnetollison724 Жыл бұрын

Swear to goodness, as a long time true crime fan at a ripe old age, I've watched more than my share of trials - this astounding opening statement is far and above supreme! You, William Brown deserved a huge raise on this alone!

@kandik7641 8 ай бұрын

Best opening statement from a prosecutor. They're usually boring but this man is a great story teller. He laid out the case perfectly and let everybody know what they'd expect.

@dimechick 2 жыл бұрын

The prosecutor was fantastic in this opening statement. Clearly the state is going to go hard to prove this and not leave any reasonable doubt. Job well done.

@lothairelauwagie8758 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@t-bags1434 2 жыл бұрын

This opening Gives me "A Time to kill" Vibes with Matthew McConaughey and Samuel L. Jackson. AMAZING. JOB!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@tk20channel 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I learned with presenting is the use of the 'pause', and he uses it brilliantly. Notice how he uses the pauses to allow the jury to digest the info and also it causes them to think. His entire story was masterfully crafted and executed, but I figured I'd point out another reason why people have liked this opening so much, and that's the space he leaves between statements, thoughts, sentences. This is my 2nd time through because of how good it is!

@glamdolly30 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. This prosecutor 100% nailed the defendant through a combination of two things - a great script and masterful delivery. Why are so few lawyers as gifted as him? I am often stunned at how ineffective prosecutors in particular are, when they are given the gift of a dramatic and strong murder case like this one. So often I watch their opening statement and am tearing my hair out that they totally miss the target and fail to deliver killer blows to the defence. It will be fascinating to see him questioning the witnesses. That is another test of an attorney's skill - somehow I don't think this guy will disappoint!

@robotaholic 2 жыл бұрын

My 2nd time too... I can't believe the fireplace part. So horrific it's the worst I ever heard ever

@l.a.w.79 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I listened twice and this guy does his law school proud. This was masterful in terms of training and probably natural “giftedness” in communication.

@IdeologieUK 2 жыл бұрын

Also my 2nd watch. What he’s successfully done is introduce the jury to key evidence, and even though they’ve been instructed that the opening is not evidential, they enter into the basic facts with already compelling ‘non-evidence’ for now that they will recognise later as the trial unfolds. Incredible delivery! 👍

@tj6930 2 жыл бұрын

The solicitor in the Timothy Jones Jr trial was AMAZING! This guy remind me of them.

@vsav331 Жыл бұрын

One of the absolute best opening statements given by a Prosecutor I've seen to date. This man NEVER looked at one notebook, a laptop or even a scrap of paper. He knew locations, names & evidence like no body's business. I'm a paralegal by trade & have seen my fair share of trials, both in person & online, and Mr. Brown blew me away with his memory recall and just sheer knowledge of this case like the back of his hand. Wow! ~Peace✌🏽

@newyardleysinclair9960 9 ай бұрын

He's using pictures as a rough prompt of what hes gonna say

@workingonmyroar7944 5 ай бұрын

Yes the pictures help

@Rachelcoaster 4 ай бұрын

Yes hes brilliant and very good looking

@It-is-me...Melsie 3 ай бұрын

@@Rachelcoaster He's very charismatic.

@imapotato6069 2 ай бұрын

@@It-is-me...MelsieAAHHH you just triggered JCS saying «he was a very charismatic young man” about Travis Alexander

@chattycoryn5064 Жыл бұрын

Excellent opening. I truly believe that attorneys have to be somewhat storytellers when at work. This prosecutor was great!

@LexNoxus 8 ай бұрын

Its the reason B.A. English is one of the best Pre-Law degrees ngl

@jenniferfrescura6403 2 ай бұрын

A case is really just a play, each one has to present themselves on stage, and the better the actor the more chances you will have at receiving a conviction.

@allenmiller85 7 ай бұрын

This is a rare case where I might have been ready to convict after the opening statement if I was on the jury. DA did a really good job laying out the details.

@marilynsmith365 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

@elizabethhall1530 2 жыл бұрын

Best opening I've ever heard. What a fantastic attorney. No "um's" no "like's" no looking at notes ext. Very smart guys and a great story teller. Definitely painted a clear picture of events that took place. I'd watch every trial, if this guy was the DA in those cases.

@ddonlee Жыл бұрын

Toastmaster champion speaker

@Baja5280 7 ай бұрын

After this opening I’m surprised they even had a trial. Great prosecutor!

@marilynsmith365 6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Guilty. That's all.

@GH-oi2jf 19 күн бұрын

I expect the District Attorney would not offer any deal at all, so the defendant had no incentive to plead guilty.

@Bette921 2 жыл бұрын

This attorney is so good. Not looking at notes, telling the story calmly, personably, and logically. It is an excellent opening statement.

@brittanyanne936 2 жыл бұрын

Judge- “Opening statements are not evidence” *Prosecutor not even 5 minutes in* Me- “Guilty! Case closed!” 😒

@Juliemarie311 2 жыл бұрын

Same!! He was awesome.

@TF.Jodi21 2 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY 🤨😬 YEAH YOUR GUILTY

@sansiveria578 2 жыл бұрын

💀

@Gurl-5150 2 жыл бұрын

Never be a juror.

@bonnie_prince_charlie 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gurl-5150 you… you dont get a choice on whether or not youre a juror, thats like… the whole point of a juror. also it was a joke made in a youtube comments section.

@maureenmetcalfe8558 2 жыл бұрын

I have never heard a better opening statement in my life. This guy is good. What a prolific story teller.

@beanj580 2 жыл бұрын

What a disgusting human being. If he could do this to his parents, imagine what he could do to anyone. He is a sick young man and I'm glad he will forever be locked away. I hope his brother is able to somehow find peace and rebuild his life.

@rumham7466 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I’d say Cat is a lucky woman getting out of that!

@jbooker7099 11 ай бұрын

I think the jurors would've found him guilty after hearing that opening statement alone. Amazing job!

@heyheytaytay Жыл бұрын

No wonder it only took the jury 2 hours to convict. Chandler's mom's last text message is beyond heartbreaking. You feel for the older brother and the rest of the family. Imagine the cost of lies being so great you do the unthinkable.

@WobblesandBean Жыл бұрын

That last text breaks my heart. To think of her, cheerfully buying a soda, thinking how nice it is to give her son a small gift, clueless that the son she loves more than anything is about to end her in an unspeakably brutal fashion....it makes me wanna go hug my mom.

@heathernikki5734 Жыл бұрын

@@WobblesandBean and he didn’t even ask nicely

@maceyanna 10 ай бұрын

This is one thing that always bothers me when I listen to this case. Something about that just feels like.. “truly blindsided and stabbed in the back,” literally.

@Cinder_311 8 ай бұрын

Feel for Kat too

@markmike7933 6 ай бұрын

I was caught in lies in my 20s that could have conceivably sent me to prison for a number of years. Credit card fraud against my own mother was one of them. I remember the morning she got the first call and figured out what was going on GOD that breaks my heart, how I caused her grief for a few years in my 20s. It NEVER occurred to me that ending a life was an option to get out of trouble. No less my mom!!!! She's 90 now. I am 55. Had lots of years to make it up to her. Have tried my best. I was bad in my 20s. This kid is a SICK MONSTER. He was gonna kill sooner or later, I believe.

@newtonianromance Жыл бұрын

Best opening statement I have ever heard. Attorney Brown is a master class in delivery, so easy to listen to, very uncomplicated dialogue, respectful.

@williamhurrelbrink3324 7 ай бұрын

After another year of watching full trials, civil and criminal cases. It’s my opinion that this Attny Brown here is absolutely the best states attorney ever. And has delivered the best opening statement ever spoken. His speaking pattern and cadence and focus on the evidence is so good. Unmatched.

@cynthiacordell4639 7 ай бұрын

If you are interested in a very compelling case check out the Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles case that recently concluded in Texas. All branches of law enforcement and the prosecution worked together so smoothly to bring justice to the two victims. Very sad though

@StellaFl 4 ай бұрын

@@cynthiacordell4639 I second that!! Prosecutor Chilo Alaniz was also excellent!

@brettv1789 2 жыл бұрын

Clearest opening statement I have ever seen. It was pretty obvious the kid did it before the trial even started but that man just ended it with an opening statement😂

@jleif7736 2 жыл бұрын

This prosecutor is great at what he does. No fluff, no opinions. Just straight evidence and facts.

@lothairelauwagie8758 2 жыл бұрын

Following this trial from Belgium!Yes he is great!

@glamdolly30 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I'm struggling to understand why more attorneys aren't as good as he is at communicating a clear and compelling narrative of events. That is central to any attorney's skill-set, yet so few lawyers can hold a court's attention as he did. They typically waffled, hesitate, include irrelevant detail and omit the stuff that speaks to a jury on a human level of a defendant's guilt or innocence. There was none of that from William Brown. His speech was spot on and delivered with calm, measured authority. The prosecutor had everyone transfixed throughout his hour-long opening statement. By the end of it the accused Chandler Halderson's balls must have shrunk to the size of frozen peas, and his defence lawyers must have wanted to throw their files on the floor and run! Great job Mr Brown, nail and jail that cruel, lazy, entitled piece of parent-murdering excrement! If someone I love is murdered, I 100% want that guy prosecuting them. Halderson is done for. I hope he likes bad food, boys and crapping in a bucket - 'cos that's what his life will be after Mr Brown is through with him.

@TekniQx 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This guy is an exceptional prosecutor. Although to be fair, he has a very solid case on his hands. The evidence against Chandler Halderson is overwhelming. Wisconsin is one of those states where pleading guilty to murder still nets you a life sentence, so defendants are more likely to just take their chances with a jury trial since they really have nothing to lose.

@lizgander9172 2 жыл бұрын

@@glamdolly30 frozen peas 😂😂😂

@theforeverpuddle8754 Жыл бұрын

@@TekniQx This was a very high profile case as well. I don't think he had an option other than a guilty plea. The question was whether he wanted his lies exposed to everyone or just plead guilty. I highly doubt the state offered a plea bargain in this case. This case brought a lot of positive attention to all the departments involved in this investigation and prosecution. They did a very thorough job. This was as much a dog and pony show as it was a murder trial.

@carladaquila8190 6 ай бұрын

William Brown Esq. is a masterful, thorough trial attorney. Brilliant opening statement. Bravo!

@susiemendenhall4307 Жыл бұрын

I've listened to this opening statement multiple times and it is STILL riveting. What a gift he has!

@anovemberstar 2 жыл бұрын

what a lovely prosecutor - proof you can do a great job without yelling and screaming and insulting anyone else!

@abby4027 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas Binger should take notes.

@rmaharaj2798 2 жыл бұрын

wow. I'm blown away. Such a sincere and thought out opening statement. My faith in the justice system is restored when I see lawyers like this.

@akkiko 2 жыл бұрын

Sincere unsure, though out- absolutely. Something I noticed when he was explaining how Chandler got the gun was how careful he was not to alienate anyone on the jury. Dude is extremely savvy.

@hannsolotx8568 2 жыл бұрын

His facial expressions while talking is also telling the story to the jury, slight smiles and doubtful glances while explaining these endless lies. So well done. Justice was served 👏 👏 👏

@ashleygaw4112 2 жыл бұрын

This lawyer is amazing… the way he carries himself, it’s captivating

@denisehollifield717 2 жыл бұрын

this prosecutor makes me feel like i was right there. he did an incredible job. chandler, you are a monster.

@archieamicable 2 жыл бұрын

He put more work into lying than an actual job

@alyssawatson2161 2 жыл бұрын

It had to have been more exhausting than having a legit job too! Some people don't have sound thinking skills.

@psicologamarcelacollado5863 Жыл бұрын

Impressive opening statement! Up there with Mr. Martinez from the Jodi Arias trial. Made me want to watch the whole trial.

@KariPusia6 Жыл бұрын

True, I loved watching mr Martinez, i rewatched a lot of parts of the trial a couple of times. This prosecutor here and Martinez are chef's kiss, amazing to watch them.

@PlayMistie4Me Жыл бұрын

Yes 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Juan Martinez closing was also an absolute masterpiece. I found out something in closing that made my jaw drop & made me rewatch the trial. To me it was more compelling than the gas can evidence. Outstanding attorney 💫

@teresacaltroni5649 4 ай бұрын

mr martinez>>>

@LisaSimpsonRules 8 ай бұрын

This case and trial could have been a disaster: a small community without even a police system of their own, with almost no crime. They could have seriously contaminated the scene, or break the line of custody... But no, they did everything efficiently and that's why we got here. Kudos to everybody who had to see the most horrible thing they had to see in their whole lives, and in spite of it all, they went through the investigation like the pros they are.

@MsChristinaLS 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing opening statement! At the end when he was apologizing in advance for what the jury will have to see and endure, I thought that was really thoughtful, yet strategic

@tobiasvanderhorst 2 жыл бұрын

The best opening statement I have ever seen. May the kid get life. I cannot help but feel bad for his brother, girlfriend, and of course Bart and Krista. RIP.

@Susan-ev2ll Жыл бұрын

I've watched and re-watched William Brown deliver this opening at least 15 times. It is great, from the way he played everything out, to his timing and body language it truly is the best. I agree, it the target other prosecutors need to aim for.

@kristinzazeski5725 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this entire trial multiple times. The same things strike me every time. Best prosecutors ever, best detectives ever and literally the worst public defenders EVER! One of the stupidest murderers I’ve ever seen but the selfishness is off the charts! That ripple effect reaches far.

@johnkeating4221 10 ай бұрын

What do you suggest the defence could have done for this man in the face of such overwhelming evidence.

@MattJDave 3 ай бұрын

@@johnkeating4221 Worst part is they can't even plead guilty because Chandler insisted he wasn't. They had to advocate for Chandler's utterly absurd position and I don't envy them.

@punkyspray 2 жыл бұрын

I will never understand how someone can do this to their parents, or how some parents harm their children, my mind cannot go there. 🥺

@kimkilljoy 2 жыл бұрын

Our brains (i.e. mental illnesses) are so incredibly complex.. we are _all_ capable of the unthinkable under certain circumstances. It says a lot about society that we'd rather lock someone in a cage for the rest of their lives than rehabilitate them or even acknowledge their mental health issues that caused them to commit the crime to begin with. We can take their lives from them but they can't do the same. Just some things I think about, don't mind me lol

@bowlingbbabe 2 жыл бұрын

He was exposed I don't think he thought about it. Bart probably said he was cutting him off financially for lying bc it was such a huge elaborate lie

@charsiu_808 2 жыл бұрын

End times. It's only going to get worse

@gordonaliasme1104 2 жыл бұрын

Horror lurks in the darkness

@anewkgirl6132 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimkilljoy wow that's an interesting way to look at it. I've read comments of people wishing the same treatment or worse to these kinds of depraved criminals and even then I can't fathom doing something like that back to them- even to a guilty person. So yeah, you stick them in the jail ("cage") forever.

@christina5kids16grands 2 жыл бұрын

This prosecuting attorney is excellent. Very down to earth, easy to listen to, actually kind of entertaining in how he tells the story. He's engaging, personable, amicable...those are things so valuable in light of the importance of this case. I am paying attention, but from what I'm hearing so far, he sounds guilty. I have 5 married kids, 14 grands. I just cannot imagine...

@joannecunninghamfromhome4236 7 ай бұрын

Love how this prosecutor steps out everything in an opening statement. And the trail hasn't even started yet I'm already convinced! No need for a full trial, Guilty!

@33Jenesis Жыл бұрын

Mitchell looks like his mother. Chandler looks like his dad. This young prosecutor is terrific in his opening statement. He’s clearly gifted in litigation profession by having clear diction, phrasing, even tone and pacing, and just enough drama without being over the top.

@ann-mariewilliams1712 2 жыл бұрын

This prosecutor did a phenomenal job during his opening statement. I listened to every single word the entire hour and 7 minutes without missing a beat.

@susiedean5688 2 жыл бұрын

Great opening. This prosecutor is so good at keeping your attention. I was completely hanging on his every word. Wonderful at putting a story together. And he did it in such a calm matter of fact manner. Wonderful job!

@LillysConner 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I could listen to him all day, think am in love with William Brown 😍 🤣

@debbie.doodle_ 2 жыл бұрын

Judge was quite attentive too!!!

@marthab7059 Жыл бұрын

That opening statement was an hour and felt like 10 minutes. This prosecutor is a master storyteller!

@janicefarmer2387 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most articulated opening statement I've every hear. It was so well put together, you would swear it was his story he was telling. BRAVO YOUNG MAN.. 👏 KNOWING SOMEONE IS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT JUSTICE IS A COMFORTING FEELING.

@joecutts83 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. He also name dropped Mario 64 as a video game reference., which is perfect.

@TheDawnbringer 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Brown needs his own True Crime and Law series. He is amazing!

@anthonydaily7766 2 жыл бұрын

Off topic but ur eyes and pretty face stopped my. Scrolling. U are ver y attractive.

@TheDawnbringer 2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonydaily7766 I appreciate the compliment.

@anthonydaily7766 2 жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine.

@donnaengel6413 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wowed by Dane County Deputy District Attorney William Brown and mesmerized by the clarity and precision in his opening statement for the prosecution in WI v. Chandler Halderson.

@abidababida7096 7 ай бұрын

if i were a defense attorney representing a suspect and this prosecutor was who i was up against, i’d resign. This guy is so good, so thorough and so researched it’s impressive.

@jessicadudson4734 2 жыл бұрын

i've been into true crime and court proceedings for a while and this is probably the most incredible opening statement i've ever seen. William Brown, keep doing what you're doing!

@jeng8401 2 жыл бұрын

Every DA should take a lesson from this prosecutor. He painted a picture of the case that was easily understandable to a jury. And laid the case out in a concise way that will prove beyond a reasonable doubt Chandler is guilty.

@SwaggyBraggyASMR 2 жыл бұрын

Officially a William Brown fan 👏🏻 Thank you so much for representing our state of Wisconsin in this trial and for hopefully bringing Mr. and Mrs. Halderson some much needed and deserved justice!!

@cariward8614 8 ай бұрын

The amount of energy that was put into faking and lying. Why didn’t he just get a job? So much easier than managing these webs of lies.

@zvsmith2008 6 ай бұрын

This is a Masterclass for any Lawyers opening Statement 🐐🐐👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@DelusionalDemocrats 8 ай бұрын

This is the best Prosecutorial opening statement I've ever heard in a court case. Mr. Brown is calm, concise, and lays out everything perfectly. The fact that Chandler burned his parent's severed heads in the fireplace after killing them is horrifying.

@CMJames 2 жыл бұрын

This opening statement was extremely clear, and compelling. He did an amazing job. Such a gruesome case, I really feel for this jury.

@Kim-ss5bb 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly I have heard of cops or detectives that have retired because of a certain case

@anniepalmer5232 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to hear what the defense says. Seems like it’s an open & shut case. The prosecutor did an amazing job.

@sww3405 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately- the defense will probably involve smearing the partners and making them seem like abusers or something. Same every time.

@christiansaravia7865 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this opening statement three separate times now. I really can't get enough. He's so good at what he does. I need to see other trials he was on.

@marilyndeleon7248 Жыл бұрын

I love how the judge keeps looking at this prosecutor when he's describing every single detail in this case without hesitation. Job well done!!! Thanks for sharing this video.

@karincelliers9128 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This prosecutor is the best I have seen and I am a trial addict.

@victoriousangel8911 2 жыл бұрын

The prosecutor is doing a phenomenal job. He relates the case just the way it is… never at one time look into a script. Whilst engaging the courtroom with what is being said.

@peachylady 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe he tried to burn their decapitated heads in their fire place... just insane.

@GoBlue1956 2 жыл бұрын

The Prosecuting Attorney knows his craft well. He didn’t have to refer to any notes, etc. Kudos!

@esver1883 2 жыл бұрын

One of the better prosecutors out there. Impressive opening statement.

@Goldie9899 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely!!

@whomee 2 жыл бұрын

I normally can’t finish opening statements but this one was well done. He told a clear story of what his case is about.

@coco-pouf 7 ай бұрын

Bro beautiful opening statement. I’m sure the jury appreciated having a clear timeline. Compelling too; the story itself is compelling, but it takes a good narrator to tell it. 10/10

@zubetp 11 ай бұрын

brown is an incredible orator. he's not reading off note cards, he's pronouncing "chandler" right. there's a perfect balance between condemnation of chandler's actions and factual explanation of those actions. he's engaging and i never got bored or annoyed and zoned out, which i'm not proud to say happens a lot for me during opening and closing statements. he also gives an excellent statement at the sentencing hearing.

@WobblesandBean Жыл бұрын

The coward shot his father in the back. His own father! And his poor mom, we don't know how he murdered her. Can you imagine if she saw him point the gun at her? The last thing her eyes witnessed was her own child about to shoot her. My heart breaks for them both.

@nowasteline Жыл бұрын

This judge is how ALL judges should act. His fairness, mannerism, and sleek appearance!

@steve7015 Жыл бұрын

You know those jurors are thinking, Ok, let us deliberate and go home. This case is over.

@Protectra Жыл бұрын

This prosecutor… I am stunned. I have never been so glued to watching something, he did an impeccable job of painting that very complex picture in an hour. I am literally in shock. 🙌

@gmin422 2 жыл бұрын

wow, this opening is so good! could listen to him all day

@Theresa89 2 жыл бұрын

Same here 😂 he’s like a storyteller with so much facts to deliver. This is gripping stuff he’s the right man for the job 👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽❤️

@teresathayn5170 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's kinda hot. Intelligence is sexy!

@Vendetta-ta4224 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a wonderful story teller. The content is terrible, but he brings it to life. Can't wait to see how the evidence backs it up! 🔍

@lothairelauwagie8758 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Belgium and following this tria.Yes this prosecutor is very great to tell this drama story!

@louloubelle1330 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t really a storey as it’s facts

@nicholeclark3478 2 жыл бұрын

He just showed you all the evidence..the weapons ..the blood...the pictures .. the cell phone.. .the emails ...what more do you need

@giovanna8187 2 жыл бұрын

@@louloubelle1330 Yes, but he had to string it all together and present it in such a way so as to keep your interest. That's where the talent comes in.

@andreamirelli6305 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I just read a short mystery book the guy is totally amazing

@seelverado2492 9 ай бұрын

"..And he didn't even gave them the dignity of having a funeral or even a final resting place in one piece or together, their remains were scattered.." What a powerful statement. A strong argument delivered to the judge to sentence the pathological liar "hubby chazzle dazzle POS" to life without parole. And it worked. Enjoy your life in prison chazzy! Don't drop the soap.

@errrkt Жыл бұрын

Sent by Matt Orchard's video on Halderson. His praises for Brown's opening statement were well deserved, this guy was impressive as can be.

@angelagoudy5923 2 жыл бұрын

Man…. It is complete silence in this court room. Every one is captivated with this prosecutors words. Nothing but facts and evidence. Well well done man. Bravo!

@spammy1982 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most compelling and well-laid opening I've ever seen, and I've seen a nauseating number of these. That includes famous openings, too. Just floored by how awesome the prosecutor is, and unfortunately for the D going up against an insanely awesome prosecutor is not grounds for appeal.

@alyssaj6579 Жыл бұрын

I've never EVER seen a more damning opening statement like this😶 I know we can't take this as evidence but if you don't come out of this opening thinking Chandlers guilty, you simply weren't paying attention.

@SivXArt Жыл бұрын

This prosecutor is nothing to be played with. The absolute best opening statement I've ever watched. Such amazing story telling ability. Wow!

@LillysConner 2 жыл бұрын

William Brown the prosecutor was absolutely brilliant in laying down the case with his A game on, no notes to refer to like most do, it was so riveting listening to him that didn't want it to end. Anyone knows other cases he has prosecuted ??

@johnnym4400 2 жыл бұрын

No but I think this one's gonna be the one that he'll be telling his grandchildren about

@vz4779 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great opening statement by the prosecutor: clear, detailed, and to the point. Very impressive.

@elleahl4943 Жыл бұрын

That prosecutor is a natural born storyteller! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Very sad and tragic case. I kept thinking about the joy his parents most likely felt on the day he was born, unwittingly having created their destroyer. My thoughts are with his brother.

@SounderMom31 11 ай бұрын

Your comment gave me goosebumps. “I keep thinking about the joy his parents most likely felt on the day he was born, unwittingly having created their own destroyer” Wow, I would have never thought of it in this way. It makes this case even more infuriating, tragic and sad. All at the same time.