VERDICT: SC v Craig Lewis, Burned Alive Murder Trial

[@CourtTV]

#CourtTV Did the jury get it right? Catch up on the FACTS: www.courttv.com/tag/craig-lewis/?

[@theflyingdutchman_01]

even the murderer is shocked by this injustice served 😡😡😡

[@keeleekeelee9125]

JUSTICE NOT SERVED.

[@masseyharris441]

Not everyone on court tv is guilty….

[@hellsbells2028]

Prosecution was a joke, the defence lawyer owned the court room including the judge. The entire trial was weird and poor quality?? Shame on all of them. RIP Terry. I'm sorry you were failed, again 💜

[@tmcurly]

Was it a public defender???

[@debracobb5924]

@@tmcurly No

[@amronronnoc742]

He did it, & he got away with it !! Shocking verdict.

[@dramallama6811]

That lawyer understood her assignment

[@tooty4551]

Craig couldnt even believe it😮

[@jeanP924]

It looks that way to me.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I had to take a second look, and he didn’t budge 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sharonmikalauski6503]

Wow. Another murderer walking around free. Sad day.

[@Cocoandindy]

Heartbreaking that there wasn't justice for Terry.

[@dwayneharden4762]

I would have found him guilty just for not taking her to the hospital right away

[@angeltee1111]

sick sick jury!! the victim was burned and ended up intubated in ICU and I believe a coma for over 2 monUths just because she lived a few months after does negate this MONSTER. Then to say when asking for belong is back - well you can keep the lighter fluid - what a punch in the gut to the daughter and justice!!! Best believe he will get his KARMA - karma will come for him it always does.

[@junacrause8688]

She was killed in such cruel manner how he is not guilty

[@mariatrining4083]

Shame on the prosecution. Don’t they get an interview with the victim. Why don’t they show it!?! This is an injustice

[@jennyraphael5843]

Haven’t followed this case but read somewhere that the wife survived the attack and that SHE said he raped her and set her on fire. Is that correct? If she did how come he got not guilty?

[@gregrorabaugh564]

Prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt. Simple as that . He may have done it , but they have to prove it. They did not ,he goes free.

[@Somegirljax]

He got away with murder! Horrible investigative work, horrible prosecution! That poor woman made a statement that he did this to her! Why didn’t they do a better job!? Terry deserved better! RIP beautiful lady🙏🏻

[@debidriscoll8108]

I hope some of the jurors speak about their deliberations.

[@karenwilliams3882]

They all probably went to high school together and will take him and the defense attorneys out for beers afterwards 🙄🙄🙄

[@amandametcalf8749]

Yep

[@debidriscoll8108]

I don't think they got it right, i believe he got away with murder. Maybe the jury felt there was reasonable doubt. Who changes a burn victims clothes before getting them to the hispital? Why did he drive the couch to a different location? Where are the clothes she was wearingwhen sge waas burned? He tried to cover the evidence.

[@andrew46956]

If there was reasonable doubt they got it right.

[@karenwilliams3882]

Yep, you should never remove the clothes off of a person with second and third degree burns, only the emergency room should do that. I can see taking the burnt couch outside away from the house, but not down the road miles away. Also the burn pile on the other property was still smoldering, I'm sure if the police investigators did their job correctly they could have found remnants of her clothing or even maybe some other evidence in that burn pile?

[@seeking-unknowns3252]

Yes they got this right not guilty the prosecution and work of the police was poor

[@lovetohuntlovetohunt6241]

I agree, but sadly, now we know why their work was poor 😕 When the evidence is really there at a crime scene, their work will come right to them! When the evidence is partially there at the crime scene, their work gets harder, but as they work hard, they can build a case! When the evidence isn't there at all at a crime scene, then statements along with accusations of this person is guilty of arson & mrdr, but their statements & accusations are only made-up out of their seized evidence, without proof to back it up, an equital is a hard working jury, who really paid attention at work ! I'm really hearing a lot about sloppy work, uncompleted work, no follow-ups & incompetence out of DCS Workers, LEO'S, CSI'S, Atty's... & that is freakin' awful & quie scary, especially when we are living in the age of "Hey! Your tools are right here, & everything you will need is available to solve a case!" Then we find out they didn't use all of the tools, & or what is available to them, & for pete's sakes they don't even have any knowledge to do so, incompetent as ever & they still refuse to give a solvable case to others who do! It's just lazy & crazy😏

[@laurieoshea1695]

Ridiculous verdict

[@terrilljames3350]

Not everyone is guilty, just because their case is shown on here! They got it right, after they went through all of the evidence

[@momof4kids735]

The jury all felt very strongly that the defense was in the right. What you think doesn’t matter

[@LizzaJo]

He knows what happened 😮

[@kinorspielmann4649]

Acting up like that for the cameras (Marie Pereira) is revolting. Undignified. Shallow.

[@1dlb]

He got away with it

[@Americafirst-i8q]

Just like Alec Baldwin

[@heatherschye2469]

Unbelievable Another case of blame the female victim worked again.

[@maryhill2264]

Un-freaking-believable!!!!

[@pathall9595]

I am shocked.....too many circumstances that pointed to guilt in my opinion. He got away with murder

[@kerryannmurphy2936]

WTF! Acquitted!!! Was the dam jury stupid or what?? No Justice for Terry 💔 what a travesty!

[@mortalclown3812]

Did you watch the trial? LE and prosecutor needed to do a much better job, imo.

[@JoyceSmith-uz6ou]

Ooh, NO. Justice hasn't been served. The results of poor police work.

[@vickieporterfield7895]

I think they got it wrong this time! Just my opinion. But I respect their decision

[@susanbischoff8708]

He seems shocked

[@mortalclown3812]

He really does. I'm impressed that the jury insisted on facts beyond a reasonable doubt despite how emotional this was. Mixed feelings re: where's justice?

[@sandyroberts-d6e]

The lawyer for the state, did not do a good job. The judge let too many things slip by. The trial was not conducted well. Terry really suffered with all those burns.😢 poor woman, sorry you did not get justice.❤

[@User_name5]

The jury got it wrong!!!!!

[@Nenny77]

What about the statement terri gave to police later that it was actually him who caused this? Couldn’t come in because it’s hearsay???

[@Indiartworks]

Unfortunately, while he may not be innocent, he wasn't proven guilty by a long shot. If the investigators would have actually done an investigation, things may have turned out differently.

[@shannonnaegele4075]

I am shaking my head. This is just awful. I watched it. The prosecutor did not prove it beyond. The defense attorney was a bully. 2 hours. No way. He's a piece of crap. Poor lady. No justice. It wasn't a murder investigation in the beginning. Oh heavy sigh.

[@FredPorlock-1892]

God bless America. You’ve got to prove it.

[@seeking-unknowns3252]

Also I liked the lawyer who was representing him she might of come across bullyish to some but I thought she was great she did everything in her power and keep pushing and pushing to defend her client congratulations to her for this win 🎉

[@lydibug51]

She's a Rockstar

[@PamethaSue]

Unbelievable!!

[@pathall9595]

I thought the defense lawyer was rude and bullish. She could make her points for her client without being so cras and calling multiple witnesses liars. He did it but prosecution did not prove it

[@Chunky318]

Would you have described her "billy" characteristics the same if she was a male? I doubt it.

[@Ania-cd2sh]

@@Chunky318or she was their attorney. If I was on trial for murder (which I never would be) I definitely wouldn’t be calling her a bully. She did her job

[@flol-j4u]

"I doubt it." 😂 You don't even know that person at all and your accusing them of sexism lmfao

[@darleneizaguirre7688]

Reasonable doubts, I saw this coming.

[@goldiegolden2254]

Defense lawyer is a warrior for her clients.

[@debidriscoll8108]

Why are juror's not able to take notes? Notes are very important during a trial because memory isn't a hundred percent

[@stfu678]

They had note pads available on every seat.

[@zoed6893]

I'm speechless!!!

[@lizbethannc440]

whaaaaattttt????

[@robw2486]

This was the correct verdict, the defence attorney was outstanding, and the prosecution had no case or evidence. Shameful.

[@esk2g]

I think he did it. But according to all the comments the prosecution didn’t prove it. Did terry not make a statement? I’ll have to go back and watch.

[@SpiritSeekerSquad]

During closing, the state did say the victim said he did it but it wasn't admitted into evidence due to "hearsay." That's not good for the victim! Imo, this wasn't a good trial. I think anything the victim stated to anyone in LE, should most definitely be shared during the trial! Shes deceased and not able to speak anymore! I'm very disappointed. I also think the defense was given too much grace. Probably due to her being the Senator. Which shouldn't matter. Poor Terry didn't get justice today! ⚖️🚫🥺💔

[@420virgo]

He didn’t even act happy

[@momof4kids735]

He was overwhelmed with emotions. Not everyone is demonstrative in such an exhausting and stressful situation.

[@420virgo]

@ yeah I guess

[@espencarlsen]

I lost track of how many detectives that was heading/dispatched to the "crime scene" and the lack of notes and/or reports and the whole processing of the "scene", or lack thereof. Pretty messy from what I could tell when those detectives/Captains took the stand.

[@jesseoglesby5651]

This outstanding Black Attorney walked him out of that courthouse a Free Man

[@kathymoore2101]

What the racial category

[@flol-j4u]

My outstanding Attorney American 😂

[@janesummer4433]

Speechless 😮

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

What? For real? Wow I want to know how they came up with this verdict!

[@julieraichart7961]

Unbelievable

[@claudiagrimes8050]

What amazes me is that when somebody is arrested and goes on trial so many people automatically go yeah guilty guilty guilty.

[@lesyung1972]

This is bullshhhh bullshhhh bullshhhh 4real Ya'll flk up 4 right Ya'll know everybody's know that senter/lawyer

[@mistyedwards8940]

Diddy needs her

[@SuperUsed2]

The jury got it right. Excellent lawyer.

[@SS11660]

Jury swayed too much by 1:40 which lawyer they like instead of evidence.

[@XyzXyz2323]

Wtf

[@mialove5632]

This is so sad. I am so sorry for her Terry and her loved ones.

[@BarryCopp]

Wow that was a short court case

[@GloWe724]

This was a witch hunt. I’m so glad he was found not guilty. Love this defense attorney too.

[@thruthefirepubl]

I agree. She is amazing!

[@josimpson7999]

Wow! I thought it was a given that he’d be found Guilty. Unbelievable 👎😢

[@lesleybegg1287]

Jury saw through the lies. Awesome defense. Wishing Craig every thing of the best.

[@lydibug51]

That daughter should be charged with trying to profit from her mom's misfortune.

[@lesleybegg1287]

@@lydibug51 ... she gave me very bad vibes when I watched her on the stand. Craig will have to watch his back with that one.

[@michellek2057]

They didn’t charge him with anything other than murder and felony arson? They didn’t even ask for manslaughter?? No wonder he got off…

[@Justcallmerita]

It was obvious the prosecution didn’t care whether or not he went to prison.

[@angeltee1111]

He is a murderer plain and simple. JUSTICE FOR TERRY

[@lilmissjenny25]

Sheeeet!!!! Craig couldn’t even believe it!!! Wow!!! He’s soooo guilty!!! 😮😮

[@zoftigbeatnik]

He got away with murder! I hope that no other woman gets involved with him because if they want to leave,he will do it again.

[@espencarlsen]

He sure did. (Pick the right attorney) . I was impressed with her early on. Goodnight from Norway.

[@frankiesmom1439]

Sadly they didnt investigate enough...where were lab results??? So much was untested. What the heck is happening???

[@aliciabailey4921]

The physicians report documented the patient said she started the fire and it blew back on her. If the daughter had gotten her mother to give the police a statement when she was coherent instead of getting a check/ money maybe the outcome would have been different.

[@roxannemiller44]

This verdict does make sense. So his wife must not have testified to the detectives what really happened how she really got burned. She was able to speak while she was healing

[@LadyAva]

he looks like a broken man. 💔

[@itsunbeweavable2656]

I would have had to vote not guilty as well

[@victoriabrown7566]

Defense attorney was everything in this case. Too much reasonable doubt imo. Maybe if the state had a stronger prosecutor we would be looking at a different case/verdict

[@Bodiddly55]

Law should be if the state brings charges against you, drags the case on for 6 years, causes you stress and financial hardship, and then are found not guilty in a jury trial the state must pay the defendant 1M dollars within 7 days, I'll bet states start doing a better job if they are going to prosecute someone.

[@thruthefirepubl]

I agree. I hope he retains his attorney and drags their sorry a$$e$ to civil court.

[@Nobizhere]

Omg I’m shocked!

[@agooden90]

Yes they got it right!!! Good luck to you Mr. Lewis, you had one outstanding lawyer!!!

[@carmichael3594]

If he is guilty horrible Job proving it just like in the Richard Allen case.

[@robertstaas9314]

Compensation?

[@lynnerhea302]

Oh South Carolina🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ginagibson8600]

Simply put, wtf?!

[@karenroy357]

I felt he was guilty but he had a good attorney and the prosecution was weak. Very sad case.

[@Kevin19886]

You got to go hard on the witnesses to get them to slip up and she did

[@karenlammon4605]

There wasn’t enough evidence

[@lauracampa1838]

I hope he pays his crime even in freedom.

[@NosyBody-vy1mf]

I blame the prosecutor she was awful, just weak. The defense attorney was awesome. He may be guilty but the prosecutor sucked.

[@sharnie528]

Then is who

[@LCx829]

Just means the prosecution did a 💩 job.

[@ajendrapratap7903]

Yes they got the verdict correct.

[@shirleyroth3450]

When will people learn, Police & investigators, need to do a better job in investigations. That's what happens when you want to hurry up, & get a case to trial. This trial was a joke, Judge had no control, & let's face it, when in doubt, DO AN INVESTIGATION!!!!

[@kristis203]

Wow

[@PhotographerSteve]

No, I did not observe the trial, though observing the finale, closing arguments and this judges charge to the jury he conducted himself in a remarkable manner.

[@karenwilliams3882]

ROFLMAO not even close

[@lindaharris1303]

I believe this truly was a very sloppy investigation 🔎, very poor!

[@cristinalecompte5415]

The LORD will take care of him, no doubt!

[@NereaSounds]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@kiddfresh3673]

He should sue the state. Imagine your wife dying and being wrongfully accused of her murder while you're grieving. The state needs to pay.

[@jennyraphael5843]

But didn’t the wife say he did it?

[@NguyễnLêCẩmTúTú]

Cette vidéo m'a fait oublier toutes les affaires. Maintenant, j'ai un nouvel objectif : rire davantage et partager ma joie😛

[@glendapate1960]

They sound like some Trump supporters who let this man walk free after killing someone 😢

[@Irishiis2u]

He never did a thing. All you had to do was look at the daughter's body language!

[@lovetohuntlovetohunt6241]

Patient States! 🤔