LIVE: Twisted Torture Murder Trial - TN v. Sean Finnegan - Day 4

In 2019, Tennessee couple Sean Finnegan and Rebecca Dishman invited 35-year-old Jennifer Paxton into their home, promising her a place to live. Once inside, the couple allegedly brutally beat her with a bat, tortured, raped, and strangled her to death. Dishman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2023, but Sean Finnegan pleaded not guilty and is heading to trial. Finnegan could face life behind bars for the heinous crime.
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[@sherireedy329]

I just love this judge so much!!! He has been so fair, judged fairly and professionally from the bench in most instances as has listened to this case very diligently. Bravo judge! This is one case I’m sure he is never going to forget!!

[@HingleMacCringleberry]

The defense attorney sells Shark products on TV as a side hustle

[@carbonoffset2151]

This is one of the better defense attorneys that I have seen. Very impressive. I would only hope that when up against the state and their endless resources, that this defense attorney is available. This is not a judgment on who’s his client but more of a judgment on the justice system, as it is now.

[@akissunderthemoon]

His attorney calling him "the creepy dude over there" took me tf out 🤣🤣🤣

[@SP-oe8ui]

I didn’t hear that

[@NewEngland721]

@@SP-oe8uiin the closing

[@babs3652]

Sean and Rebecca are equally creapy in my opinion.

[@badtothabone1799]

The recording of interview is simply impossible to understand

[@geoffpoole483]

You're right, but considering what we heard earlier in the trial it's probably just as well that it's inaudible. I think the poor sound is due to the interview being recorded, then played in court and the microphones cannot pick up the original sounds.

[@my2cents581]

EXACTLY! All this technology and they offer up this Garbage! It would be a mistrial of I were a juror because I can’t understand the audio clearly enough, in order to make an informed decision. Pretty bad for a Murder Trial!

[@leecarey4375]

Terrible. In fact this whole trial is very poorly covered.

[@red___shoes]

I really like the female prosecutor, she presents the case really well in a very easy to understand manner. Her personality seems very 'normal', not aggressive or snobby like some. Very relatable for jurors.

[@geoffpoole483]

The defence closing was very long-winded. His smiling and laughing during the closing was distasteful. A woman has been brutally murdered, someone is serving LWOP + 50 years for her part in the murder and the defendant could get DP. The defence seemed intent on using all his allocated time; in this case there isn't much for him to say in defence of his client and he'd have been better off using half the time instead of repeating himself. I agree with you about the female prosecutor, very down to earth and an excellent communicator.

[@GretaSouza-tl3sj]

This defense attorney can't possibly believe what he's saying This is so ridiculous

[@florenceglenn4627]

SF IS A BIG MAN. He’s not a wimpy 100lb man.

[@Jahtutson]

Yup! He keeps qualifying, 'I don't know. It could have happened that way. We don't know what happened.' He's definitely creating reasonable doubt, but not for kidnapping and torture. He's in the mix, so he's part of the murder. I'd be floored if he's found not guilty for everything.

[@loriknight6993]

I just adore this judge

[@HingleMacCringleberry]

I like how everytime he drinks his water? he makes a face like he took a sip of whiskey

[@britishdtarnz]

@@HingleMacCringleberry haha i thought he was sipping whiskey!

[@geoffpoole483]

Quite similar to Judge Wolfe, also from Tennessee. Despite the trial contents being horrific, things have proceeded smoothly and he deserves credit for that.

[@IRLLondonGirl]

I like how he thanks everyone each day for their work, jury included

[@tessaleroux7725]

This is the most horrific murder case I have ever witnessed. The defendant is too horrible and disgusting to even put into words. He is disgusting and a sick individual. He must be sent away and jailed till he dies there if a death sentence isn’t available.

[@carbonoffset2151]

As well as his lying and psychopathic fiancée who is more involved than the prosecutors portray.

[@lisaduque7206]

That's the noises courtroom, hearing people walking around, in/out doors shutting, creaking, whispers

[@NancyBriant-wr9vo]

Great closing argument by prosecutor. GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY!!! Justice for Jennifer🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@rosiesmith8403]

I absolutely love the defence attorney. Did a great job with the awful case he has to represent. Remember, he's doing his job, nothing personal against him.

[@Red3-j4j]

I HATE when I cant hear an interrogation video!!! 😡 Is it just me or does it sound very muffled?!!

[@tracygavan863]

Very poor audio from the interrogation. Hopefully the jury has a transcript.

[@GretaSouza-tl3sj]

I can't make out one word😊

[@tjohnson7811]

I hear him saying he didn’t do it. 😅

[@janootie184life8]

Jail must be feeding him well. Most of the time you see these guys lose weight. He must be stress eating.

[@mayamohamed9847]

Same thoughts, remind me of crazy letecia who got " humongous" as her aunt told her in prison calls

[@Moonlover8610]

He looks like he's medicated. Could be why he's gained weight.

[@Honey_1312]

I just love Judge Ash 🥹

[@Bri66ette]

This attorney is great.

[@holleyo.5083]

Worse. Audio. Ever.

[@geoffpoole483]

I think that may be due to the streaming technology. The actual interview is recorded, then played in court and the court microphones are picking up what is heard in court. As a result it's often inaudible. In short, I think it's inaudible because of basic recording technology. Considering what we saw and heard earlier in the trial, the interview being inaudible may be a blessing in disguise.

[@laradesautel3013]

I can’t understand anything they’re freaking saying! It’s so frustrating!!

[@holleyo.5083]

Can't understand a word they're saying.

[@charmainedoughty244]

Guilty

[@sherireedy329]

I did make out that he “claimed” he said to Rebecca “you’re demented” 😳 Says this demented monster!! Guilty, CRUEL and EVIL!!! DEATH!!!!

[@michellenorwood6171]

Sound extremely bad I have never watched a law crime program and I now now why I never did the quality is atrocious

[@NewEngland721]

They aren’t usually bad

[@lisaduque7206]

​@NewEngland721 don't let this one disappoint you. Most are awesome. This one also sucked as it showed no evidence.

[@NewEngland721]

@@lisaduque7206 that’s what I wrote.. they ‘aren’t’ usually bad. (When I just reread it, I also read it as they ‘are’ ..

[@NancyBriant-wr9vo]

The defense is struggling. Guilty as sin…They have NO defense. Rebecca is mentally challenged sad to say. His treatment of her contributed to her well being. But she also played a part so deserved prison. Justice for Jennifer❤️❤️

[@carbonoffset2151]

She is a psychopathic liar. They both deserve life without parole. She doesn’t fool me.

[@michellededmon6711]

I wonder if defense attorney really thinks his client is not guilty. Is he truly trying to get the POS monster acquitted and back on the streets? If so, how does he sleep at night based on all the details/evidence in this case?

[@britishdtarnz]

he's just doing his job and trying to get the DP off the table. Hes really been on to it

[@SP-oe8ui]

All lawyers are disgustingly too sit protect and defend someone who looks like him says it all I have no respect for any lawyers 🤢

[@SP-oe8ui]

The fact they put her in the stand but never put the other fk on the stand says it all failures at all they do

[@hoerbuecherundgedichte]

Creepy case.

[@Indiartworks]

The defense attorneys closing is horrible. He is just bringing up random crap when his client is SO CLEARLY guilty! Who cares where and he worked?

[@LuvMyTators]

He’s trying to save his client from a death sentence. He has little to work with and he knows it.

[@Bri66ette]

He is convincing me.

[@NewEngland721]

I’ve seen so many where the defendant was obviously guilty of a horrible act, the lawyers rarely spoke.. nothing to work with! this lawyer tried harder than most

[@SP-oe8ui]

Or did he give up his rights too testify????? Why cause he’s guilty sick fk

[@NewEngland721]

@@SP-oe8ui him testifying would have not helped him imo

[@vkdee44]

They need to enhance it somehow it is hard to hear.

[@badtothabone1799]

Not hard - impossible for me!

[@leecarey4375]

It's 2024. You think they could/should have better audio.

[@nicenessispriceless2681]

2:04:04 Will law and crime ever be able to afford a decent audiovisual person in the courtroom?

[@mollyholder7259]

A CHALK BOARD!?!? whoa

[@sherireedy329]

What is he chewing on in court? 🤦‍♀️

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Maybe so he doesn’t eat his lawyers

[@Trial-watcher2023]

Judge losing his mind

[@katbrown]

Scroll through the time line….the entire day is on it

[@juliedonovan9720]

These lawyers are way too long winded

[@megashedinja9700]

Tell us you don't understand the legal system without telling us you don't understand the legal system

[@NewEngland721]

Closing arguments are normally long

[@melissa74066]

6:45:03 the judge looks like he is gonna throw up. Can’t say as I blame him.

[@florenceglenn4627]

8:26:26 after 8 months? A knife still having blood?

[@florenceglenn4627]

💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️JUSTICEFORJENNIFER

[@Tammy_26Irwin]

Why is he sitting on the bench without his robe on?

[@TheGdav0202]

Asking the big questions . . 🤣

[@Tinks82]

Maybe he's hot & there are judges who only wear a suit, without the robe bc it isn't mandatory. My question is, why are you so concerned lol

[@Cats_and_Crime]

I think at the beginning because its not in front of the jury and they are only going over the charges is why he didn't put the robe on. I like it the judge is an old cutie patootie.

[@mama_j1629]

Judges are not required to wear robes, a lot do but it’s not written anywhere that it’s mandatory

[@holleyo.5083]

It's because he was dealing with issues before the trial began that morning. He thanked everyone for coming in early.

[@melissasmith3134]

The defense needs to stop on Rebecca bc she's already been sentenced & talk about his client, he is the one on trial here, not Rebecca. It sounds as if he is just throwing stuff out there to side track the jurors. SEAN did it to & his defense attorney knows dang well he did it to. 😊

[@toniaholleran1486]

What does the robe matter this defE,ndant is sick

[@holleyo.5083]

If I didn't know any better I would think these two are related and this interview is a setup because you can't hear anything they're saying at all

[@sunnywaze1211]

This is from 8:30am. The jury isn't in there. They started early to work on the wording of the documents. The word LIVE shouldn't be on there any longer. EDIT: I meant to be replying to a person that was questioning why the Judge was in court w/o his robe on. So I made a mistake and replied w/o posting it directly to @tammy_irwin26. I see that there were a few other ppl who have explained to her the same thing. But you people jumping at the opportunity to be snarky at me over a comment, really?? Did that make ya feel better?

[@Katie-cs2hn]

Still live wasn’t it??

[@Tinks82]

​@@Katie-cs2hn Exactly! It was "Live" at some point lol. Some people are so miserable & they're not happy unless they're complaining.

[@Tinks82]

OMG some people aren't happy unless they're complaining! It was "Live" at some point so get over it lol.

[@Tinks82]

OMG some people aren't happy unless they're complaining! It was "Live" at some point so get over it lol.

[@Bevaboo]

How dare they label a video as live when it was only live a few hours ago. You new to You Tube?