LIVE: Husband Poisoned Murder Trial - WVA v. Natalie Cochran - Day Five

Natalie Cochran is set to face trial after being accused of killing her husband, Michael Cochran, by poisoning him with insulin in 2019. Initially charged with first-degree murder in 2019, the charges were later dismissed until new evidence emerged in the case. If convicted, Cochran could face life in prison.
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[@EBMB21]

That attorney sounds narcissistic because his way of questioning was ‘gaslighting’. He lacks proper etiquette and professionalism.

[@traveltm]

Yes!!

[@MsSista77]

I can't decide which one of the defense attorneys I dislike more.

[@courtneysands6646]

Equally vile.

[@wendy1052]

I detest both

[@TheRealCoC0]

Same. Both are such creep-os. 😧

[@mycrimetime]

Both slimy

[@evasanchez3596]

I agree with that statement!

[@patriciafroelich-pilichows841]

I have never seen a lower decorum of questioning by the defense attorneys…and HOW and Why does the Judge and prosecuting team allow them to cut off the witness responses….this defense lawyer has NO idea what he is talking about medically.

[@Midwest_JessRN]

The state had 50 million reasons to object to this farce of leading and coaching. This HEALTHY man was murdered and had his whole life ahead of him so do better state!!! Mop the floor with cartoon character defense.

[@CrazyMaryJo]

@@patriciafroelich-pilichows841 not the judge’s job to object. His job is to respond. If opposing counsel does not object, judge can’t rule 😇

[@traveltm]

“He had a seizure perhaps?” Are you kidding me. Asking lay person trying to get her story (lies) heard

[@Savoiefair64]

The forensics guy (Dr Uribe)was awesome! Kept his cool and stuck to his trained opinion in spite of the defense lawyers asinine behavior!

[@30aowens]

These defense attorneys are ridiculous. 🤯

[@Midwest_JessRN]

Daughter and son clearly coached and lying on the stand. They were in elementary school at the time and testifying about government contracts/spreadsheets, calling their dead father a drug addict for taking supplements and protein shakes from GNC??? Please?! I hope this women spends life in max prison. She’s a pharmacist and knew exactly how to murder him without it showing on autopsy. State needs to do better also.

[@mycrimetime]

They only have one parent left so of course they are trying to help 🙄

[@mycrimetime]

No addict inject into their back it's pretty hard to do that alone and while flat out on the floor😮

[@onthelake2381]

Defense is talking me into a coma. Wonder how the jury is taking it?

[@Viking1353]

I’m watching this (delayed) on Thursday evening from Scotland and Im astounded at the way this officer has been questioned by this defence attorney. Both defence attorneys are acting in a very unprofessional manner and I cannot understand why the state is not objecting and why the judge is allowing the defence attorney to drone on and on and on.

[@mycrimetime]

The jury has also complained about the time taken on cross examination

[@lardoin1345]

How do you know that? Not being rude, just asking bc I’m trying to find more coverage on this case.

[@mycrimetime]

@@lardoin1345 look up pre trial hearings if you really want more because lot's of evidence had to be kept out because of her bad character and her lies about cancer and all kinds. The federal trial for her financial scam the judge announced that she lied about cancer,heart issues, and they said she had a real issues about lying about having all kinds of serious health issues. Honestly she was dying daily if you took her word for it. What i find really disturbing and disgusting is just how much the attorney's and the private detective had coached the kid's watch how the daughter looks at the detective before she is going to lie. ...

[@gailrhodes8208]

She had been trying to kill him for months. That was the reason he was having those “spells”. She was creating an alibi. She is the only one that has been saying all those things. 😊

[@joelberndt4830]

Defense attorney makes alot of errors in many things

[@wendy1052]

Objection, objection, objection, wtf is wrong with the state not objecting, this jerk defence attorney won’t let the detective finish his answer. If he doesn’t like the response he cuts him off..let him answer.

[@Midwest_JessRN]

Thank you!!!! Redirect of the son was horrible.??!!!!! He was 10 years old and the prosecutor could have exposed the son’s speculation, leading, leading, leading. Did defendant not plead guilty to the financial crimes? This is a joke. State, need to step it up because this was a murder of a young man. Do better.

[@saharaussery6799]

@@Midwest_JessRN Right now the defense attorneys both look like supreme A-holes. As much as the people in these comments loathe them, the jurors hate them even more. The state doesn't need to do anything except stay above that and present their facts/evidence. However, if the prosecutors were to start aggressively questioning the murder victim's children, they will start looking like the A-holes. And it isn't even necessary. Every parent on that jury already knows that what a 10 year old thinks and believes about their parents' business is not necessarily the true facts of the situation. In fact, the same way she hid what she was doing from her husband, she would have kept it from the children as well. She will be convicted, probably with a short deliberation.

[@unluckynumber7]

Probably because they know they don't need to. The defense team and the defendant are very unlikeable and have nothing to work with. The Prosecution can just present their straightforward case and let the defense dig its own hole.

[@traceyp58]

I believe she poisoned him on occasions leading up to this

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

I agree...and she likely administered insulin while he was dying in the hospital.

[@dellacahill9110]

It warms my heart everytime the Judge overrules the objections from the prosecution. 😂

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

These defense lawyers are comical. They have zero clue about the medical terms and conditions in this trial.

[@JoyfullyThrifted]

I watch ALOT of trials. And this defense attorney is being allowed WAY too much commenting and speculation and narrative with his questions and comments. This is insane !!

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Judge appears asleep at the wheel 😮

[@saharaussery6799]

If the prosecution doesn't object then there is nothing for the judge to rule on. It is not the judge's job to present the case, just to make rulings when issues are brought up.

[@Evie-61]

Omgosh, this defense attorney 🤪

[@oldschoolwarrior]

These defense attorneys are doing a great job defending their client. This is exactly how you’re supposed to do it.

[@michellegriffin8354]

She just smiled away

[@mycrimetime]

Her attorney's are making her look more guilty 😂

[@courtneysands6646]

Speculation is fine as long as it's done by the defense.

[@rebeccamoreno7458]

what if the husband thought she was giving him a shot of something else and she gave him insulin

[@azfree7656]

That was exactly my thought. “Oh here honey, I’ll do your testosterone injection.”

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

Insulin needles are so tiny. It is administered through subcutaneous syringes of which the needle portion is very thin and short. The injection would cause nothing more than a slight pinch. I believe she was injecting him consistently even after his admission into the hospital.

[@SueGirling68]

A shame the judge did not have a word with defence about how they treat witnesses, they are extremely rude and do not allow the witnesses to finish their answer.

[@ronrekograham8769]

At 50:15, did the defense just object to the "manner of death"?

[@jennzimmer8407]

Yes. 😂 Said that is something for the court and jury to decide…whaaaaahht?!? That is LITERALLY the job of every forensic examiner! WTAF? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@burnttoasttours8712]

this defense lawyer is DEFINITELY getting paid by the hour........🙄

[@Chelsea-88]

How can someone get Insulin without being prescribed insulin

[@MeMyselfandI25]

She took it from her neighbor/friend whose son is a type one diabetic.

[@Savoiefair64]

She’s a pharmacist and has access.

[@Chelsea-88]

@Savoiefair64 my mom calls me every day talking about how my brother has a bad temper. He misses work constantly bc he is sick. Well, they claim working and supplements make you "healthy & and strong." Why is my brother constantly sick... he's been in the hospital throwing up, and they had no clue why.. I even asked if his wife was poising him, and he said he was starting to wonder.

[@junkandthangs]

Her attorney is grilling that officer…

[@jennzimmer8407]

It has got to be So exhausting to try to maintain a scheme like she did and so many others do. It amazes me the lengths people will go to for money. 🤯

[@roxdarmurray6634]

Can the female prosecutor NOT stay near the mic???! And, why is there a huge delay between each of her questions?? It’s annoying & she seems unprepared! Sorry for complaining so much.😬

[@lauriewooden5862]

I live here in Raleigh co wv we have never had a trail this big here I’m sure they are very inexperienced with mics and cameras in the courtroom bottom line we are hillybillies 😂 sorry

[@billymoore3576]

It's weird how she walks up to side bars

[@courtneysands6646]

We know she likes to be in control.

[@loriknight6993]

It is her trial so she is allowed

[@annlarson5663]

Some jurisdictions the defendant is included in sidebars, as they should be it’s their trial

[@MeMyselfandI25]

My feeling is if she can do that she can stand when the jury comes in. Why the judge made the decision for them not to stand for them is beyond me.

[@jenhutchinson2398]

laughy laughy till the jury comes in

[@Scottishgirl754]

If michael was in on the scam he would haven't no need to fly to the bank? Or have i missed sonetning

[@Banjoman11]

She definitely is guilty. I had heard through reliable sources that she was lacing his drinks. And feel dizzy and sick after drinking them. But it wouldn’t happen every time just sometimes. Very cunning and evil.

[@lardoin1345]

Man I don’t feel like the state is reiterating and making strong enough points of all the suspicious activity Natalie was doing. They should be more assertive. Especially since this is all circumstantial. She may just get off.

[@lardoin1345]

And the state is not objecting!!!

[@dellacahill9110]

Why does the prosecutor continue to speculate as fact

[@oldschoolwarrior]

She is a piece of work. Just a horrible human being. But, where’s the evidence?? I keep waiting for SOMETHING to tell us how and why she did it. So far they’re just laying out the “what”, but they’re very light on the “how” and “why”. One of the weakest cases I’ve seen in a long time. Hoping the real evidence comes soon. I know she was found guilty, but I still don’t know with what evidence.

[@l.g.4075]

Was his wife in the hospital room with him?

[@bullitt0713]

Yes she was

[@evasanchez3596]

I thought Mr. Victor had a hispanic accent. But his bio says he is from Poland. Not that it matters. I still find him irritating.

[@patestep178]

Have they done a toxicity on Michael??

[@bullitt0713]

Yes. No drugs or alcohol

[@Chelsea-88]

It could have injected himself with the insulin before going unconscious Ding dong

[@Viking1353]

Omg it’s like watching paint dry.

[@stephanierangeard7092]

Who is the young woman behind the defendant with purple hair?

[@KaktusLady]

I think she’s a friend? Or family member of the daughter

[@stephanierangeard7092]

@KaktusLady thank you 🙂

[@Chelsea-88]

This lady is gonna get put away for life for nothing. I truly don't believe she killed him.

[@bullitt0713]

I think she did, but unfortunately I do t think there is enough evidence to convinct her. She will most likely be found not guilty, I think.

[@Connie-nt5nm]

Aren’t they supposed to be here this morning for a “mercy hearing” ??

[@30aowens]

Omg

[@pokeyb2229]

i would not trust this medical examiner , he does not look anyone in the eye, sneaky

[@pokeyb2229]

this guy looks sneaky

[@annievw5640]

Which guy?

[@db857]

WTF IS WRONG WITH KZbin? They don’t know how to spell or speak properly

[@Banjoman11]

She definitely is guilty. I had heard through reliable sources that she was lacing his drinks. And feel dizzy and sick after drinking them. But it wouldn’t happen every time just sometimes. Very cunning and evil.

[@Connie-nt5nm]

Aren’t they supposed to be here this morning for a “mercy hearing” ??