Neighbor who was outside testifies at trial day 3 for Samantha Woll's alleged killer

James Griffioen, a man who lives in the same Detroit community where Samantha Woll lived and was killed, testifies Thursday at the trial of the man accused of killing Woll. Michael Jackson-Bolanos is standing trial for murder and other charges in June in connection with the Oct. 21, 2023, stabbing of Woll at her home.

[@deegaffney8254]

As long as the defense attorney is able to prove his client is not guilty he's doing a good job. For anyone to think he should be friendly with the witnesses doesn't know any better.

[@MsBenitaButrell]

Very true... I'm side-eyeing his approach but he is creating a significant amount of reasonable doubt.

[@1w598]

​@@MsBenitaButrell ..."but you didn't hear that from me!" 😂 Miss Benita! It's been too long! I missed youuu!

[@JohnLove-y8v]

Right n all that the defense has to establish in this case for his client is REASONABLE doubt n which I think that he will

[@MsBenitaButrell]

@@1w598 😂🤣😅🤗

[@joanie4713]

I don’t understand why the witness is confrontational. He is not charged only a witness.

[@NNavyBBlue]

The witness is confrontational because he wants to come off as a good citizen and the defense is ruining that 😂

[@MyndMeMee]

He wants to explain away his initial responses. 🙄

[@jenniferanne4143]

I think the ex-boyfriend, the car thief, and the neighbors all ganged up and killed her ? No, seriously, the ex is very suspicious...

[@teodescartes1771]

This witness sounds like the killer 😅😬

[@Nahtassja]

He acting like it. Dude just answer whether you felt bad about not investigating the sound!

[@ESBEAUTII]

😂😂😂

[@AlphonsoCurry-gd5fu]

He reminds me of the dude who killied the girl who went to college with him and he went on the news like he was trying to help out

[@AlphonsoCurry-gd5fu]

Its weird how far he went to point the police in another from him because he was out in the area , he giving guilty vibes as if he making sure everyone believes him

[@stephaniesaslut12616]

​@@AlphonsoCurry-gd5futhe guy with the fro lol. "Body?" "I need to sit down" hahah. That case is sad also. Imagine someone having a key to your house and messing with your stuff and stealing. I would feel like I was going crazy.

[@julieschwartz2135]

Why would the prosecution call this neurotic person to be a witness. He obviously has some mental heath issues, and is a horrible prosecution witness.

[@fouroneuno1059]

All he had to say is yes, I felt guilty for not checking further. Yes, she’s my neighbor. Yes, I felt guilt. It’s survivors guilt. He’s being way too defensive. It seems all the men in and around Sams life was weird.

[@malcriadamedina5358]

Omg yes she had a bunch of weirdos in her orbit. I still wouldn't be surprised if Bolaños did it, he was mad at his gf and he was looking for someone to take it out on.

[@fouroneuno1059]

@@malcriadamedina5358 that doesn’t make sense. He gets mad at his woman and goes and stabs another woman in the head and neck?? What about the man lying about her spare house key? What about the x man who called the cops on himself saying he thinks he did something to hurt sam? What about the man she met the night of her death and was dancing with him, exchanged phones with each other and supposedly he claims to have been one number off but does admit to trying to call and text her. Yes, Bolanos was in the area that night up to no good, looking in vehicles, but that still doesn’t make me think he had reason to kill Sam, especially in this horrific kind of way.

[@malcriadamedina5358]

@@fouroneuno1059 yes happens all the time, misdirected anger. He's already a hot head. And trust me I agree the evidence is not there. He will likely be found not guilty because beyond a reasonable doubt standard. But I fully believe he did it. Oh well murderers get to walk free all the time because of this standard

[@deegaffney8254]

The ex boyfriend did it, fortunately he grew a conscious and did admit it unfortunately his family stepped in and convinced him not to.

[@malcriadamedina5358]

@@deegaffney8254 but wouldn't his dna be there? Also crazy that there was an actual camera at the crime scene but it accidentally malfunctioned that night. This case is a strange one.

[@kiddfresh3673]

prosecution F'd up putting him on the stand. Defense attorney made them pay.

[@miajackson3559]

Lived in down town Detroit for 20 years and this is his honest response to a “horrible murder” What a crack pot

[@1w598]

What do you mean?

[@1w598]

This guy makes me nervous. He talks too much. He seems like a loose cannon who could easily incriminate himself by saying the wrong thing at any time. Hasn't yet realized he's better off not saying anything.

[@ESBEAUTII]

He tries to answer the questions before they’re even done asking

[@crystalreneecreative6750]

Honestly the neighbor sounds kinda guilty….. the defendant is much less jumpy and nervous. One sign of guilt is excessive talking and information. Along with some other things … seems like defense is trying to put some light on this guy. Also, I just love when the comments show their racism front and center because a dread headed attorney who doesn’t speak like a Chad doesn’t mean that this is his “first rodeo.” Yikes. He’s doing an excellent job. The prosecutor would object if otherwise.

[@spiritualwarexposed3145]

So dam racist … oh now he’s spposed to take it easy on the poor yt witness on the stand and not give his client the best defense smh they hate to see a black man in charge especially if it seems he’s from the hood … yes he is but he got an education mf

[@ESBEAUTII]

There are so many possible suspects, yet the choose the one and only black man

[@nitafaber9777]

The Judge's face! She is watching this like a TV-show.

[@tiffanybrown1175]

I was just thinking the same thing! She's really invested in the Maury Show

[@teodescartes1771]

@@nitafaber9777 bring her some popcorn

[@NNavyBBlue]

😂

[@mischr13]

5:34 this is her face when I read this comment lol

[@tiffanybrown1175]

@@mischr13 😆 😂 😆

[@Nahtassja]

The defense has excellent witness control.

[@Nahtassja]

And this is based on your experience watching hundreds of defense lawyers? 😂

[@briandouglas1701]

exactly

[@Jahton.]

@@nightloops06your mom

[@Samlowcell]

Lay off the addies bro 😂

[@briandouglas1701]

lol you people making these BS comments the dude is weird and is lying to change his odd and bizarre behavior he heard her screams and did nothing! Why disgusting

[@johnnywells3000]

I agree with you 100%.

[@Thekidd100]

That watch statement seems like creating an alibi & you can’t understand the defense questions but understood every question the prosecutor asked!

[@GigglingHamster]

What does this guy testifying about him hearing a speaker have anything to do with the murder??? The time he was outside makes no difference whatsoever His testimony is as meaningful or meaningless as mine would be if I was out walking at 1:30am in a different country and heard people talking or on the PA system in the distance.

[@Nahtassja]

Very crucial. Puts abnormal noises around 124a, same time ADT motion registered as idle at that same time. Puts crime in 1a hour not 4a.

[@veronicadavis3570]

Witness literally being so difficult….. defense; you said this.,,, witness ; no I didn’t : defense play video….. witness that’s not what I meant 🙄

[@michelero4297]

The defendant's attorney did him no favors being a jerk to every witness and even the victim. Making the jury not like you doesn't help your client.

[@jameswaller8889]

I think they might have underestimated this defense team those that know why right on brothers and sisters

[@cashgames995]

I respect every defense attorney who has defended a client for murder. It’s a tough job and most people can’t do it. However this cross on the neighbor is EXACTLY why people do not want to testify. This attorney was absolutely mischaracterizing this witness’ statements and pushed too hard and I do t see how this would be helpful to the defense.

[@MsBenitaButrell]

Part of me is thinking he needs a new attorney... I get that the state has the burden of proof but we don't know what type of jury this is... if they're anything like these community members, they may have considered him guilty even with all the evidence pointing to the ex-boyfriend smh

[@1w598]

@cashgames995 The attorney wasn't mischaracterizing anything. He was simply asking questions, and the witness was being non-compliant & non-responsive by including his own narrative about his speculation of the defense's supposed strategy. He was trying too hard to think ahead & read into the line of questioning, which a witness is not supposes to do, and should have been objected on. They're also not supposed to talk out of turn. They're supposed to simply answer the questions asked. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@prettyfa]

This witness was trying to renege on the words that came out of his mouth! He also was trying to mansplain his verbiage. The defense asked specific questions and wanted simple answers and wasn’t having all the fluff he was attaching to his answers. This is a mans life he’s defending. They’re trying to railroad a black man and bury him for something he didn’t do! It’s no time for coddling a grown man because his feelings are hurt. ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTIONS!

[@juneaskew6871]

​@@1w598EXACTLY

[@juneaskew6871]

​@@prettyfaABSOLUTELY RIGHT

[@Thekidd100]

That watch statement seems like creating an alibi

[@JazzyJ-tn9ph]

There's Something "OFF" with this guy, James. He's Super Hyper, Can't Focus longer than a 2 yr old, Appears very Odd to say the least. Funny, he was out there around the Exact Time Sam was Murdered. Says how emotionally wrecked he was, yet he says it was not his problem and kept walking. James gives me the Creeps! Why does he leave his mouth open with that Blank Stare? He cannot even Answer the Defense Questions, he just Rambles On and Can't Believe the Judge isn't instructing him to Answer the question and Stop Rambling After. A lot of the times, the one suspect who is Over -Willing to Help Police, is the Real Killer! This Case has Reasonable Doubt Written All Over It. There are way too many suspected men who had the chance to Murder Sam. The way she died, seems Very personal, like a jealous rage or a violent rape. Michael is Not Guilty of Killing Sam, there is Zero Evidence to Convict him.

[@shadaewilliams2130]

This judge is looking like she's watching her 'stories' on daytime tv 😂

[@dabsallday9938]

🤣🤣 yeah, she does.. omg!

[@GigglingHamster]

Why can’t this guy just say I DONT RECALL?? and why isn’t the prosecutor objecting to the defense badgering the witness?

[@tammyslade1375]

All these witnesses are awfully offended with that black man questioning them! 👀

[@laila-holm]

Yes, and that's sad, - like it' better with a "slick"" dressed up copy like most lawyers look like... He is a good lawyer, thats should be the reason they look a bit strange. We are not in the 50's, - and its sooo many afroamericans whom are lawyers and judges (by the way, I'm white)

[@pheeqzie]

They say you should work to change the system from within....what a load of garbage🤣🤣🤣

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@MsBenitaButrell]

Seriously! This is wild!

[@Pkegksctt]

I think the African American guy is INNOCENT 😊

[@mikeymike1854]

The black guy was the only one with a knife,saw,touched samantha, had blood on him and his back pack, others didn't

[@rec.thecritic]

This man is innocent and his being convicted for a crime he didn't commit

[@lennysmith8851]

The zoom on judge’s face at 4:30 has me in tears 🤣😭

[@claudiamontano519]

Lay off this guy. He is nervous

[@tammyslade1375]

No he’s not he’s now trying to fit the narrative the state is going for!

[@Nahtassja]

No one cares if MJB was nervous

[@miajackson3559]

The neighbours that insert themselves. Classic loon. As if the cops wouldn’t of been door knocking AND how does he know WHERE she was killed V where she was FOUND

[@dabsallday9938]

Dude looks high asf.. 😂😂 wtf.. he’s not doing the prosecution any favors

[@ramizberisha5517]

Appears that this sick guy killed that poor woman

[@user-mf5ci4qm3w]

God Bless this Compassionate man.. I have NO WORDS!

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@user-mf5ci4qm3w]

FUGG, they won't let him answer.. DAMN

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@gillchesterton8614]

People dont wash their face and comb their hair for court anymore?

[@dabsallday9938]

Guess not 😂 All these people look busted! Everyone in Detroit look like this?!? 😂

[@gillchesterton8614]

@@dabsallday9938 wrong crowd. booooooooo

[@GigglingHamster]

This witness is making me nuts he’s so jumpy but I feel so bad for him 😩🥹

[@dabsallday9938]

Do you feel bad for the man who’s falsely accused of killing this lady?!

[@julieschwartz2135]

I don’t think people should blame the defense attorney, I immensely dislike his style/tactics, but he is defending his client, which is his job. The prosecution could have objected if they felt the defense attorney was being hostile towards the witness. It’s the prosecution’s job to prove the case, and why they would bring this neurotic witness to the stand… when it’s obvious the defense attorney would chew him up, and spit him out is beyond me. All murders are awful, but I’m Jewish, and the death of this lovely Rabbi especially hurt’s my heart, but it’s important to the justice system to remain objective. I just hope the prosecution steps it up, and proves their case!

[@AlphonsoCurry-gd5fu]

The neighbor might be the culprit

[@dabsallday9938]

FR..

[@dabsallday9938]

He’s weird asf..

[@aidahalluska3432]

Low life court

[@user-sg6yf2lh8h]

Witness definitely took a "Booyaw" before court 😂 However the defense attorney... Nevermind 😂 Hilarious back and forth!

[@spiritualwarexposed3145]

Why would defense be nice to a liar… he lied about the Time only switching the time because detectives told him to so it fit their narrative

[@mischr13]

Garmin is not that accurate lmao just the other night mine confused me sitting in one place for 3 hours as sleeping

[@Jahton.]

She is not his neighbor she is 3/4 buildings away….. SIR

[@lbdpapi]

The judges face 😂 5:01

[@cp_703]

Garmin should give this guy a sponsorship !! What use does this guy bring to the case ?? Other than promoting his beloved Garmin watch .. smh lol

[@mischr13]

they shouldn't even be letting him talk about his watch like that. I have one and they are nowhere near accurate. mine is off by a whole hour sometimes

[@cp_703]

@@mischr13 He is obsessed with his Garmin 😂😂

[@DoYourLabsDoThis]

Kato Kaelin or Jeff Spigollie?

[@user-mf5ci4qm3w]

So his trying to accuse him of being a caring HUman BEing.

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@GigglingHamster]

The defense is not doing his client any favours by being so disgustingly rude

[@dabsallday9938]

He’s not being rude, he’s doing his job! Would you say that if he was white?

[@jameswaller8889]

This is what happens when you put a weed head on the stand

[@dabsallday9938]

This is NOT weed.. us, stoners don’t act like crackheads.. we’re chill asf 😂 this is a meth head or he popped a few addies beforehand

[@rebeccasoto8303]

This guys a few minutes of fame. He has no relvant information to the murder other than his watch that wakes him up and puts him to sleep! Lol! Nothing worthwhile just wasting time!

[@beverlyflores]

This defense attorney needs take a seat he’s too much

[@skipperdo100]

I agree ugh!!!

[@dabsallday9938]

Considering he’s fighting for an innocent man’s life… yeah.. he’s too much.. Would you say the same thing if he was white?!

[@jerryalexander8803]

@@beverlyflores you better hope you have a defense attorney that’s “too much” if you ever get falsely accused of a murder and you need someone to help you fight for your life..

[@debbiecrivello2505]

This is the first Rodeo for this defense attorney

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@briandouglas1701]

you know all about Rodeos LOL

[@luckewoman0348]

Definitely not...he's a seasoned trial attorney.

[@spiritualwarexposed3145]

Yea ok Debbie ….

[@crystalreneecreative6750]

@@debbiecrivello2505 is it his first rodeo or is he black, dreadheaded, casual speaking attorney who knows his sh*t but gets dismissed as unqualified because of his appearance? Because he did a damn good job convincing me that the witness is guilty to some degree.

[@ewadimaung343]

The defense is clueless on what he’s doing.

[@briandouglas1701]

no you are clueless on to what he is doing his job

[@laila-holm]

@ewadimaung343 Based on what??? - You are obvious the clueless!!!

[@SarahGramenz1016]

I love this guy. He just wanted to do anything he could to HELP! The defense is not very good, he needs to find a better way to get the answers he is wanting instead of being cruel and mis-characterizing the witness. Badgering the witness in my opinion. Juries do not like that, neither do I.

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@briandouglas1701]

you know what you do when someone needs HELP you help! he knows he didn't do anything in someone's need of potential distress! NOTHING so yeah he feels some way! it is called APATHY FOR HIS NEIGHBOR

[@jodifocht5680]

They find the defense attorney in da hood ? 🙄

[@nunyabiz1780]

The black guy being railroaded for killing Samantha Woll while the jew who did it watches from home.

[@jodifocht5680]

@nunyabiz1780 I wish I could figure out who did it. The coverage is all screwed up so I'm watching out of order .

[@briandouglas1701]

NO RACIST HE WAS FOUND IN DETROIT

[@skipperdo100]

I think the defendant did it!!! He's a thief and a liar!!

[@Pkegksctt]

He is theif but not a murderer

[@skipperdo100]

@@Pkegksctt bs!!!

[@karmelkisses2you1]

Wow the witness heard screams or something at 1 am. Hmm 🤔 I think the boyfriend did it but idk