Tattoo cover-up in murder trial; Witness allegedly wants to see Alec Baldwin in jail - TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jessica Bowlin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the delay in a capital murder trial as a defendant covers up face tattoos, messages exchanged between a mother and grandmother allegedly describing horrific child abuse, and Alex Baldwin’s looming trial.
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[@kvacka]

About the tattoos - people want to message something to other people with their tattoos. He wants to look scary and evil. So let him be. HE decided to put those on FOREVER. So why do we need to dance around and plant flowers around his bad choices? Many of things we can't choose, for example skin color, but doing this to his face was HIS OWN choice. Bad one? Well... It's on him.

[@touche7174]

Just asking...how do you know he chose to have them put on.....mabey they held him down and forced him into putting them on his face!!!!!!

[@Tsumami__]

@@touche7174because that’s not how real life works.

[@SussexSandra]

The questions about his tattoos can be explored during the trial. Finding out when he got them and why he got them. If possible they could ask the tattooist to testify. If he got the swastika 10 years ago when he had negative feelings against Jewish and ethnic minorities, but since then he has demonstrated positive behaviour towards those groups.. then that can be explained away. I doubt it, but it could be a cause for reasonable doubt.

[@wuncieadams1352]

@@touche7174 “maybe” not mabey

[@touche7174]

@@wuncieadams1352 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣sorry...maybe I've forgotten how to spell..like Lex the LISK😂

[@wuncieadams1352]

He should not be allowed to hide his tattoos. When will society begin to protect victims instead of predators?

[@Confessions089]

Women's suffrage, look it up. Usually takes about a hundred years once everyone gets on the same page, unfortunately.

[@Probablydeservesit]

Exactly it’s crazy to let him hide who he really is

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@justice4victimseverywhere532]

Death penalty cases, their victims didn't want to die either, most all victims die a cruel and unusual death, why treat the murderer better than the victims????

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@anythingforselenas806]

Maybe don’t get ridiculous face tats?

[@kandykane2160]

That's all fine and good. I personally wouldn't want someone convicted of killing my loved one because of how he looks. That isn't justice for the victim. I would want jurors to not be prejudiced and to focus on what he did. Some can't do that. He looks hideous but maybe he's innocent.

[@LifesPeachy321]

He looks like he fell asleep drunk and his buddies took a marker to his face! Looks like scribbles!

[@Michele-zn5yi]

Those are some ugly tats.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@nancyeaton731]

The defendant was offered makeup and he DECLINED to use it. You might want to mention that.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@LifesPeachy321]

The guy with the tattoos *looks like he fell asleep drunk and his buddies took a marker to his face!* Looks so childish!

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@wuncieadams1352]

Good for Florida!!! and for Alabama!!!

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@djbachataben9036]

10:44 this little angel. That is so saddening to see. My heart is broken and I had to rewind and watch again. 😢may she rest in peace.

[@peppermint.patti808]

Her other grandparents took good care of her, she never should have been taken away from them!! They loved her!!

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@angelaw886]

I think the tattoos are part of his character. If he gets a permanent mark on his face, then that means something.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@lorililienstern2083]

It should be all States should have the same laws regardless of how people think

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@esmereldaweatherwax7230]

I thought Alec Baldwin had an executive role as well as being an actor in the movie. Weren't there claims that he had a habit of rushing people into cutting corners where safety was concerned?

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@mirage6040]

no makeup! He made the choice to get them after the fact...

[@nettie3485]

Great show! Interesting conversation regarding these sad courtroom cases.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@wuncieadams1352]

Eighteen months for murder (discharging a firearm causing death) is ridiculous!

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@Envirolaw64]

My primary issue with the Alec Baldwin case is his lack of remorse. I agree with your assessment of the case but it’s distasteful to see this tragic accident turned into a trick and pony show. I mean reality tv? Where is the sorrow for the life of Helena? Even if it wasn’t criminal show some respect and decorum for the family.

[@hopeywankanobigreyjediextr2401]

My thinking may be backwards but I think LWOP is worse than death. Though prisoners are better taken care of than our veterans, I'd still rather not live in prison.

[@bnwo]

This could very easily be a play to appeal a conviction because if the jury mentions the guy's tattoos, that could be grounds to throw out the verdict.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@Tsumami__]

Not Nazi Jack Skelington

[@queenshalon]

Lolllllll!

[@lauriejay-qb4cd]

Personally I think people that put tattoos on their face have lost their damn minds it's ugly and terrifying looking he did it to himself so let him wallow in his own s***

[@evelynhill9504]

Wow. I bet you are a Christian.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@wuncieadams1352]

How could he get sentenced to the same amount of time as someone who shot no one? I do not believe he killed the victim by accident, but on purpose.

[@MichelleHenry-lu9tn]

When I read the strapline, i was on tattoo man's side somewhat. I have tats I regret (nothing awful just bad designs etc). Now I know he's had them done AFTER he was charged...... suck it up buddy. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@myrashotton1362]

In Alec Baldwin's case the person responsible for loading/unloading that gun ie the person responsible for "items required by actors" is totally responsible and they should be on charge for the gun going off, not the actor. My opinion anyway.

[@jennifergutierrez9407]

But is it really his decision? Like it’s different in jail maybe he needed protection or he really is crazy who knows man

[@justice4victimseverywhere532]

His tattoos should've been covered long before the jury had a chance to see him period, it's too late now.

[@lauratrujillo583]

Who is paying for the tattoo removal... taxpayers...😡

[@hierophant369]

Heres a dude who really doesn't like himself. He defaced his own face with graffiti.

[@Jake-ry8wu]

Damn throughout the whole multiverse we get this Wade Wilson.

[@tiffanyaxo]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the young thug trial and Brian Steel! 💕

[@mnmkmkm]

The main reason they switched to a 9/3 for death penalty- was due to jurors not being honest about this during voir dire. Some falsely claim they would be willing- if appropriate,to find in favor of a death penalty. Interviews with jurors who deliberate tells a different story.

[@mnmkmkm]

I am specifically addressing this change in the law- not at all interested in participating in a debate re the death penalty.

[@SweetLilypad]

If he put the tattoos why cover them up? Will this be used for all people with tattoos

[@Confessions089]

Because it makes it look better in court. Predators really do get the benefit of the doubt, even in murder cases. Victims always get blamed and their flowers too late.

[@amyjojinkerson-b6o]

Baldwin is trying to go scot free on this case

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

His facial expressions are similar to another person on side bar.

[@crazycatmom420]

Man imagine having the same name as Deadpool & you crash out like that Smh i remember when news first broke about his case I seen pics before his face tats he looked decent

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@mselle66]

Goodness the boys mommy must be so proud of him

[@Confessions089]

Some of these should really be federal cases but no.

[@gojo2194]

Halyna Hutchins was a lovely human being, particularly for documentary on HT horrors, insight etc. It is sad her next one; in line to complete after Rust, has not been. Hopefully the trial will bring truth and justice for her, rather than be 'entertaining'.

[@SussexSandra]

The Alex Baldwin Rust trial will be a mess. 1. AB is his own worst enemy. Everytime he opens his mouth, he comes as an arrogant know it all. 2. The reality show is clearly a PR stunt to swing public favour in his direction. 3. Prosecution attorneys are terrible. That Kerri lady will be eaten alive by a competent defence team. 4. Hannah is a terrible witness for the State. Her bad attitude in the jail calls is what landed her prison time in sentencing. She will come across like an entitled, vengeful brat. Not a good choice of witness.

[@ScrimmyScrimmy]

Damn deadpool is a nazi in this universe?

[@Tsumami__]

LMAOOOO

[@Shannon-cu3hj]

Great coverage Josh👍🇺🇲👍

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray u escape the things to come 🖤

[@peggybree]

Why are you guys copying Law and Crime? The blue logo change? Copying the name SIDEBAR by Jesse Weber? Like what?!!

[@debrastarr8436]

I say let him cover his tattoos. That way when he’s found guilty, he won’t be able to appeal the conviction with the excuse that his tattoos were prejudicial because they inflamed the jury and caused them to convict him based on his appearance. Then he can go rot in prison until he goes to Hell.

[@JenniferHampton-pq9td]

Pray rosary for his soul to receive pardon 🖤 brothers and sisters

[@amyjojinkerson-b6o]

Look at Trump he can't keep his mouth shut

[@Christbearer57]

Man she ain’t hard on the eyes, and smart, too!

[@lorililienstern2083]

But that's.politics which sucks

[@novabtw7808]

first

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Pssht.

[@sandramasters2285]

I understand the 1st thing to do is blame CPS for not doing anything to parents when heinous child abuse/neglect happens. What isn't understood is that the laws bind the hands of CPS. They have no authority to do much. The police and DA have to step in. As a former CPS worker, the agencies with the authority don't do much.

[@wuncieadams1352]

CPS should have been checking on the child’s welfare at least weekly by visiting the home, seeing the child and talking to the child without the caretakers being present.

[@sandramasters2285]

@wuncieadams1352 lots of people should've been checking on this kid... like a doctor. Why were the courts not taking custody?

[@MikeRobNxtBestArtist]

Yikes. Crime Watch News????

[@myrnaa8082]

🙏🏾

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Omg.