Opening Statements: MI v Beverly McCallum, Fugitive Wife Murder Trial

[@CourtTV]

00:00:00 MI v Beverly McCallum 00:00:20 State Opening Statement 00:50:27 Defense Opening Statement #CourtTV - MI v Beverly McCallum MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/news/mi-v-beverly-mccallum-fugitive-wife-murder-trial/?

[@cats.addict6457]

The lead prosecutor has such a beautiful voice and an amazing vocabulary.... it's a pleasure to listen to him, clear and detailed. Good quality video

[@LakeGirl24]

I agree. BUT he is stuck on repeat with "he's going to tell you". . .

[@caterinawilliams998]

The voice is very important and he speaks slowly and clearly very important...he reminds me a bit of John Wayne...

[@phyllissowhat]

@@LakeGirl24yes…annoying

[@bonniecreighton4163]

Prosecutor's opening is very impressive. Very fact filled all the way through. Defense Attorney.....has no defense and he knows it. His opening statement = "fake it til you make it"...and use your cell phone while you do it.

[@9babyblu]

Is the defense atty really a defense atty or is he secretly working for the prosecution? 🤔🧐 His reading from his phone is killing me. 😂😂

[@tmcurly]

Oh no no , No way. He is an actor.,Like Joey from friends 😅..

[@Tinks82]

😂 How tacky for the Defense attorney to use a call phone for his notes lol. He basically said that, she may have done it but, if the state makes the tiniest mistake, you MUST find her not guilty.........Geesh 😂

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

I wonder if knows it’s a lost cause and didn’t bother to waste too much time trying to help build a defense. He’s only there to make sure his client’s constitutional rights are upheld. We’re all entitled to a fair trial and to have our rights protected. Even cold blooded murderers, sadly.

[@leighGHTPPXX]

Absolutely not. No way this “professional” is reading from his phone. How embarrassing.

[@Ms.truecrimebuff]

I’m shocked that is allowed, smh.

[@nicolemoore3275]

First thought I had.

[@Tinks82]

Lead Prosecutor has such a captivating voice, which makes everything he says, intriguing. He definitely won't lose the jurors attention lol. The defense attorney, already looks & sounds like a public defender, who isn't capable of intriguing anyone!

[@BettyWhite2171]

He barely objected towards trial. He let the daughter regurgitate heresay over and over. Is he taking a nap?

[@jennifergoble]

Yeah wtf is he talking about in his opening. 9/11? Tom Brady? Who cares? What?

[@lindapark5421]

Just like Raymond Burr aka Perry Mason!

[@christinakaur8766]

He really does keep your attention. The tone, volume, articulation, content; the delivery delivered a great opening statement.

[@SydMountaineer]

I can’t even imagine what the family of this man would feel like, knowing their loved one was treated so horribly.

[@leighGHTPPXX]

Aren’t all cell phones supposed to be turned off in the court room?

[@doygazgar]

When an attorney has to do their opening statement by reading it from something, you know they're going to struggle 😅 they should already know what to say 😅

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

I assume it’s when they know they have a losing case. They’re only there to make sure their client’s constitutional rights are upheld at that point. We’re all entitled to a fair trial and to have our rights protected. Even cold blooded criminals, sadly.

[@jeanettehinds4253]

What the hell is wrong with some people? We share this world with some sick, fiendish creatures. I wouldn't do this to my worst enemy. I wouldn't even think about it.

[@suzymoroka297]

lol and they all seem to live in America

[@Objxion]

I’d love to get a look at what notes Beverly is taking. Like what is she actually writing? This prosecutor is the real deal.

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

This has absolutely nothing to do with this particular case...but i love watching court...the sparring between the state and the defense is amazing to watch.. The prosecutor in this particular case...im not sure if it's his tone or just the way he speaks in general...but he's got a very demanding presence Fascinating watching this play out... Fingers crossed justice will finally be served for robert and his daughter, who had to grow up without her daddy

[@mortalclown3812]

State's attorney has commending presence: we can tell he's been waiting for this day.

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

I’m sorry I’m confused what you mean. Commending? Do you mean commanding?

[@user-yo7qs7ht8j]

Is this the defense attorney's very first opening statement???? Wow

[@pcbrightlights]

The attorney reading from his phone is very off putting.

[@h.s.6037]

And the be safe on the road comment...

[@priscilliacarter1144]

I have never seen a defense attorney opening statement using his phone

[@peppersherman7910]

this defense attorney using his phone and bringing up Tom Brady twice, not wasting any time on the ineffective counsel argument.

[@sandrabaker1312]

I KNOW THESE CRIMES ARE BAD. BUT I LOVE THE WAY THE USA TELEVISE THEIR CRIMES, ALWAYS WATCH AMERICAN COURTS.

[@Tinks82]

Me too lol. I'm hooked and it's all I ever watch. I rarely watch TV shows bc I'm addicted to trials & Depositions.

[@Sassyquatch1020]

Where do you guys live? I wish some other countries that have the judges with the cool hair would air their trials lol

[@poppymoiloa9890]

Am from South Africa I watch your trials.. even stay late if the trial is live bcos of time difference..

[@TheTruth-kh2im]

​@@Tinks82agree, me too.

[@omadjourney]

Scotland does show some big trials but the UK in general might show only the judge during sentencing and we don't see the reaction of the scum. I do worry about how I don't have a man and all I watch at home are true crime shows and American trials...then I'll justify my sad lonely life by saying well if I don't have a man then no one will do these things to me lol. I've created a miserable sad cycle.

[@leighGHTPPXX]

The defense is an absolute joke. The amount of precious time he wasted discussing Tom Brady & George Bush 😒

[@johnsmith4219]

i want a refund if he was my defense lawyer.

[@pattih7]

Yep!

[@georgannwayne492]

He’s free. Defendant can’t complain 😂

[@tinab3627]

All of you criticizing the defence attorney. There’s very little these attorneys can do when there is so much evidence against the defendant to point that they are guilty. We’ve seen it before. They just throw anything out and see if any of it sticks. Or to get a lesser sentence of either second degree or manslaughter.

[@johnsmith4219]

@@tinab3627 At least give it the "college try."

[@tinab3627]

@@johnsmith4219 with what? lol. He has nothing to work with

[@VictoriaGirlBC]

Defence closing, ‘Drive safe’ what a moronic way to close. Jurors must feel insulted.

[@29rbs]

What is this defense attorney even talking about? "20 years ago it was 9/11. Nokias were popular. Now that i have your attention, you have no right to hokd it against me if i just watch march madness and build no defense." And reading off his phone. Lmfao this is bizarre

[@FMT2003]

Who in the heck cares who the phone carriers were back then? Seriously??? Where did this guy get his law degree, or did he?

[@Piat65]

My 13 year old could pass the bar exam. Attorney’s are a dime a dozen

[@Fishouta]

Also, he didn't pronounce Nokia correctly.

[@christine6205]

Prosecutor's voice compelling she is so guilty

[@mariadavis8745]

It looks so unprofessional using your phone to give an opening statement.

[@SaltyDocKas]

The defense is immediately condescending lol. Who gives an F about George w Bush or football? Get to your point.

[@SaltyDocKas]

AND HES READING IT OFF HIS PHONE??? Who the heck is this guy? 😂😂😂

[@piva1358]

100%

[@SusanH578]

I have NEVER seen an attorney use their phone like this & I’ve watched a lot of trials! Let alone talk about “fun facts!”

[@tmc1372]

Excellent opening statement btw. Really good.

[@denisehood958]

With All the evidence it'd be difficult to even find a convincing defense that's legal!! I'd hate that job.. she's stupid to think no one would find her not guilty! I'm very impressed with this prosecutor!! Nice speaking voice.

[@Pink_143_6]

58:17 oh snap! Watch when she keeps wiping her so called tears, she looks over to the jury. WOW 😯

[@tmc1372]

What??? I need to stop watching tv. It gets worse and worse and how many times can we say ‘Ive never seen anything so horrible.’ Omg omg omg.

[@helenwood1]

Excellent Prosecutor!

[@Fishouta]

Just what if cell service dropped out?

[@Lez_awake]

This was so incredibly brutal!! I can’t even imagine!!

[@JessLBreen]

I’ve NEVER seen someone read DIRECTLY from a cell phone for opening statements! If he can’t remember @ least some of his points he has a long trial to come or is watching it do! The BPD need to reevaluate this clown!

[@leighGHTPPXX]

I’m new to this case but what I cannot understand is why Denine, knowing she full on participated in this murder, alerted police to her mom, which would then put them on her trail?

[@sarahbressler5991]

Her concense??? Let hope, justice for this poor man

[@leighGHTPPXX]

@@sarahbressler5991 I don’t think so. If it were her conscious she would have admitted her guilt. Instead she called to put her mother in jail. Which makes me think she wanted to get back at her mother and was just stupid enough to not realize that she would go down too!

[@phyllissowhat]

Conscience, y’all. Conscience. SMH

[@laurenehamilton453]

Is he really reading this from his phone???!!!! He talks about the popular phones and then says he has the jury's attention. WTF

[@juliebee4841]

Reading from his phone is just - ugh.

[@cathym6726]

Ok, her lawyer completely turned me off by reading opening statement from phone.... geez. He could do a little bit of work.

[@trevamcelhaney2792]

Why are we getting a history lesson in the defense’s opening statement? This is ridiculous and so unprofessional! This must be his first case! 🤔

[@2024cmd]

Reading off ur phone ! How unprofessional!

[@Tinks82]

This poor man Robert, suffered a brutal & horrid death........very sad! 😢😢

[@deborahfox8782]

What a horrific murder! ☠️☠️☠️

[@Rainyday-n4e]

Its been a long time since the crime so we should shrug off a murder, is defence dang crazy..🙄🙄🙄

[@Pink_143_6]

This is going to be a great case to watch. Rip Robert. Justice will be served 🌷

[@Heather-Kayrug]

Holy embarrassing...i bet mr.defense had no idea this trial would be on court tv. Oh geez

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

I wonder do the attorneys come and read these comments ever…

[@juhokojima6669]

WTF Tom Brady, really dude. Oh and March Madness. Come on!?

[@Heather-Kayrug]

Oh geez...its the defense first trial i think.

[@phoebeb.332]

Being a reporter on this stuff would be my dream job. In other life…..

[@malcriadamedina5358]

Never too late.

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

True! I never thought about that! But that would be a dream! Since I watch it all anyway

[@user-yo7qs7ht8j]

I like th prosecutor's hands and his voice

[@asamatteroffact9247]

People always remember traumatic experiences/events like "911", "Assassination of Kennedy, MLK", "Covid" so it doesn't matter that you don't remember what you ate yesterday morning!

[@Pink_143_6]

Defendants rapidly eye blinking is annoying. Somebody please give her dry eye drops 💧!

[@BettyWhite2171]

She's had strokes. I think it's involuntary.

[@leighGHTPPXX]

I live in Charlotte, NC and the way they are pronouncing Charlotte as SHAR-LOT is driving me nuts 😫

[@chichi775]

agree!!🤦‍♀️

[@marciaquarle8870]

Sound like ‘harlot’

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Right! I thought they were mispronouncing Charlotte, NC…which I’m driving to right now btw…but ig in MI that’s how it’s pronounced

[@BlessedMomfmTexas]

Thats how it's pronounced in Michigan. They're not talking about Charlotte NC... But agree, sounds different.

[@leighGHTPPXX]

@@marciaquarle8870 I hope you enjoy it! We’ve had a beautiful weekend here in terms of the weather ☀️ Yes, I thought they were mispronouncing at first as well and then I realized everyone was pronouncing it that way 🫣

[@pattih7]

Prosecution is superior! Defense seem weak. We will see!

[@jodycraig4083]

Love the channel. The opening statements on both sides were so uninspiring and lacklustre.

[@brendadawnjones]

I thought that court tv was streaming this daily but nothing from 2nd day on?

[@Stop-pit]

Jack in the box video shows actual crime scene photos of the trunk and victim

[@suzymoroka297]

Isn’t Jack in the box a fast food restaurant? How would they have such information? I’d like to see what you’re talking about but….

[@gingerwoo5589]

​@@suzymoroka297hello!!! What planet do you live on???? OMG... get educated

[@Tinks82]

😡 WHY does the camera tech keep turning the volume up & down? GRrRrr........Stop it 🛑🚫

[@spittinchips5175]

Commanding opening.

[@surpriseimblack]

Buzz Light-year

[@brucemunro7499]

I’ve heard of disinterested workers mailing it in…would this be called phoning it in? El lame-o.

[@9babyblu]

El-lame-O 😂

[@M-tk8xy]

This happened in 2002? Just now going to trial in 2024? Seriously?

[@zmancan5290]

Did you not hear this was a cold case? Can't go to trial without sufficient evidence.

[@al1iexd]

They were on the run until 2018. She was in Italy prison until just recently

[@lindafarnes486]

I think there were also problems trying to identify his body.

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

Listen to prosecutor's opening statement.

[@dougrichardson2363]

You are kinda slow arnt you

[@PamelaTaylor]

This Is A Hot Mess, I Just Dont know what to say

[@Ms.truecrimebuff]

You can forget about what time you ate supper 20 years ago, but you will never forget such a horrific incident as witnessing a brutal murder, or finding a dead body. They can’t be compared, they’re not equal, smh.

[@marciaquarle8870]

Dude reading from his cell phone is a terrible atty for Defense.

[@LakeGirl24]

Someone literally posted this same thing right before you. Apparently you don't read other people's comments.

[@caterinawilliams998]

Good prosecutor

[@sunnyshine4621]

Court TV needs to turn your volume up it's hard to hear.

[@Katiepataytie]

Maybe try turning up yours because I can hear it just fine. Also, court tv doesn’t control the volume of their recording… 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Rae_777]

Using your phone as a teleprompter looks absolutely idiotic. How humiliating 😮

[@leighann5308]

I wonder why this trial isn’t recording each full day some video is a few minutes long the video of the detectives aren’t on the playlist.

[@29rbs]

Lead prosecuter kinda reminds me of John Hamm

[@Karina-qd6ri]

Argh why don't they ever speak into a mic

[@kerimeyer4129]

OMG...

[@Coriann252]

Hello all 👋

[@Cherbear88]

Oh my gosh, I can’t keep my eyes open. This guy is so monotone.

[@LibertyStation92106]

Could be worse. The 🍊 thing with accordion hands is 100M times worse.

[@shannilmerrill426]

@@LibertyStation92106huh?

[@suzymoroka297]

@@LibertyStation92106😂😂 🤦🏽‍♀️ the orange buffoon

[@kylanleroux]

Hi!

[@Maureen-q6w]

Judge working on the computer during defense opening remarks - she’s obviously not a sports fan, doesn’t give af about cell phone carriers, and/or G Bush🤣. This defense atty is a loser! Reading his OS from his cell phone is less than impressive! He’s looking at his phone more than trying to gain a rapport with the Jury. I would like to think he is a Court appointed attorney, but, he’s not. I’d fire his ass after OR!

[@celesteprice3928]

I'm curious about how they(exclude the daughter) remember every detail from a decade ago 🤔 /

[@WiseChild1987]

Horrific! My only critique of the State’s opening statement is repetition of “____ is gonna tell you….”

[@BlessedMomfmTexas]

Thats what they're Suppose to do.. Because it's a fact. Although, jury doesn't have to take it as fact. The Proscuter is absolutely Spot on!! Opening statement is on point and straightforward. It's actually One of the best Openings in awhile.

[@WiseChild1987]

@@BlessedMomfmTexas The opening statement was great, I was just annoyed with the repetition of that one phrase is all.

[@phyllissowhat]

@@WiseChild1987me too

[@WendySS22]

Hi all!

[@DVD927]

Hi Wendy!

[@sherrytaylor1794]

Hi

[@Holly707]

Hi

[@phyllissowhat]

Ugh. He needs to stop that pattern of,”Chris is going to tell you…” That is so distracting from the interesting narrative. Can’t believe no one has told him this before.

[@LadyLsound]

How come the camera technician is in full view from this other angle... Camera crew have to be discreet and not on show..... be it for theatre, live shows or Court cases....!

[@malcriadamedina5358]

Likely no room on the other side.

[@LakeGirl24]

How come that's all you have to say while learning Robert's passing? Nitpicking makes you feel good about yourself huh? Also, this video is not made for your entertainment or critique.

[@LadyLsound]

@@LakeGirl24 It’s not nitpicking as it’s distracting as it’s a major case….details are important in all areas. Anyway back to the Court.

[@carmencitaoliva1266]

Volume

[@jodiosborne5056]

Does anyone know of any local channel that is streaming this trial? I would like to watch the whole trial not just an hour or two.

[@suzymoroka297]

Have you checked Law&Crime? They tend to do full trials

[@brendadawnjones]

court tv said it was carrying it live every day but I see nothing

[@leighann5308]

Great defense attorney 😂

[@novascotiaskater1868]

1:00:03 the difference is that these witnesses are testifying about the time period around a murder…..asking me to remember some random morning twenty years ago is not the same as someone testifying about what they remember when someone they loved went “missing”……and it doesn’t matter if someone was 8 or 10 or 70 or 80…it’s THEIR memory….someone memory is not right or wrong- it is what it is…what those memories are matter only if they make it negative or positive……I’m not talking about whether it was sunny or raining or morning or nighttime-those are facts that can’t be argued….but the way someone remembers an event is how they remember it- and I think for the jury there will,certainly be more leeway with testimony that refers to events from 20 years ago….but that also applies to the Defendant and her testimony-if there is any.

[@prokastinatore]

I guess that Christopher McMillan was the key witness because he does not have anything to lose. He already confessed to his part and was convicted of 2nd degree murder. So with his statement he only could reduce his sentence at that's okay for me . Because he helped the court to detect who was behind of this horrible crime.

[@serenafennell3648]

KARMA ALWAYS COMES BACK AROUND......

[@trevamcelhaney2792]

Why did it take so long to come to trial?

[@gingerwoo5589]

Uhhh it's called collecting evidence. Just doesn't happen over night...duhhhhh

[@nicolemoore3275]

This guy keeps losing his place while he reads, what a joke.

[@Objxion]

Is Celine Dion in the gallery

[@nocount1]

I like the prosecutor. He's got a Don Draper kind of vibe.

[@lonnieward8602]

I know this woman she is my mom I love her and miss her so much she didn’t do this to Robert she has big heart dealing with a lot of stuff please set her free God everyone she’s being misconstrued. Sorry for Robert and the family.

[@mbp_33]

Where’s Danean(?) the daughter?

[@29rbs]

Prison for life without parole. She didn't get a plea deal so I doubt she will testify

[@pollywells3603]

Defence Solicitor opening statement...🙄🤦‍♀️ did he just pick……up the case documents last…….nights as.….he seems to be reading….it for the first…..time! Totally unconvincing, non committed ,insincere and unprofessional.

[@surpriseimblack]

Solicitor? Where are you from?? SC?

[@pollywells3603]

I am from the UK, living in various Countries, where Solicitor is interchangeable with Lawyer, but not Barrister.( not to be confused with barista ) Not everyone is from USA.

[@donna-leeking9014]

Is this the Prosecutor who represented Maya Kowalski?

[@surpriseimblack]

You mean the annoying civil lawyer with the squealy voice?

[@donna-leeking9014]

@@surpriseimblack the attorney for the State? He looks a little tired since mayas trial but that would be understandable. I aged a bit watching it each day😿 I guess I could look him up. 🤔🤪🤣

[@BettyWhite2171]

Why did it take 20 years to bring this to trial?

[@LakeGirl24]

Ummm seriously? The answer to your question is in THIS video.

[@johngorham]

CHARlotte, or charLOTTE?

[@tommiereed7239]

This is nothing but a rehearsal in other words how legit is this court room let a lone a defense attorney

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Be interesting to hear what the defence will be putting on in their case

[@surpriseimblack]

This prosecutor's voice is why God can only be a man...📣🎚️

[@LifeisaHorrorMovie]

The 1950s called.. and they want you back.

[@gingerwoo5589]

Save your preaching for church...ffs

[@Pink_143_6]

This is going to be a great case to watch. Rip Robert. Justice will be served 🌷