"This is the weapon." Medical Examiner Testifies Mistaken Rideshare Murder Trial

[@CourtTV]

​QUESTION: If the defendant committed this crime, what was the motive? WATCH LIVE on #CourtTV - SC v. #NathanielRowland - court.tv/FindUs

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Motive is not a necessity in this case....the forensics + proving the defendant's opportunity to have committed the crime, is sufficient for a conviction...

[@agencyeditor8379]

The motive was opportunity.

[@lindac9985]

Robbery gone bad.. I also believe he had that leather jacket on which explains why there were no wounds on him.

[@jasonlindsey9946]

After carefully examination of his face and skull asymmetry, I am an expert of face analysis, and also delving into his astrological signage( April 13), I have come to the conclusion that his schizophrenic episode triggered in after a possible attempt of rape. Even though the medical examiner said there were no signs of sexual assault. I feel that it was Samantha's rejection that set him off. This is evident in the horrendous method of murder. Although his apparent motive was robbery, it was most likely the rejection. As for a valid, sane explanation, his schizophrenia is the root cause or motive. If any astrologers are keeping up, I suggest doing a cursory chart on the day and month previously mentioned. According to his chart he has always been a secretive individual with bizarre habits, habits that his family and friends are most certainly aware of. This would account for their blanket refusal of his guilt. An extremely dangerous individual that proper psychiatric help could have possibly prevented this senseless murder.

[@rochelle2269]

I don’t think a motive is necessary. I think he’s just evil and it was a spontaneous need. Psychopaths don’t need a motive. They get off on the killing alone.

[@Iwish387]

I can’t be the only one who thinks the prosecutor’s voice sounds like the guy in “All state commercial” “Are you in good hands?” So calm lol

[@garcia4135]

He and the judge also look like twins lol

[@FelisThis]

I agree, such a deep, professional voice.

[@suntiki33]

Now that you mention it…yes!

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

True

[@annamarieschafer8184]

The actor's name is DENNIS HAYSBERT. He is a very good actor too.

[@nomorecensoringme]

The usual theory is that the more wounds the more personal the connection. Not in this case at all. I think this shows definite hatred for women.

[@cjjohnson9413]

White women?

[@LMB943]

He looks like he's bored, tired, rubbing his eyes to stay awake. His eyes are empty. He feels nothing. There's no soul inside that thing sitting there.

[@d-lowatts2050]

I agree

[@H3LLS4NG3L]

The jury will produce a guilt verdict in less than 30 minutes. Bet.

[@jasonlindsey9946]

Not unless its the same jury as the Simpson trial. This one will be in like company. He'd better be ready!

[@deerdown8355]

This is brutal. Absolutely brutal. This poor woman suffered. I feel for the family to hear this.

[@astriddobek8931]

It was a 9 year old child.

[@kristyflattley9521]

What??

[@deerdown8355]

WHAT? How this poor young woman had to die. That’s what! 120 plus stab wounds. I absolutely feel for the family.

[@patriciafriend912]

This sounds like a premeditated murder by a psychopath

[@francelinamommyof3204]

And yup the nerve of his family members saying he would never do such a thing!?! Blah, blah blah. Evil in a human body. 😡

[@rochelle2269]

Evil like this give away their right to breath.

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

Definitely

[@JRS7777]

The gallows are calling.

[@ReddyReader]

What Is 😳 with this defendant? Scary, scary world we live in today

[@WHENHARRYMETSALLY2024]

He looks like a snotty little bitxx.

[@d-lowatts2050]

Your dumb

[@nomorecensoringme]

Thanks for posting this trial footage.

[@peskycitizen66]

Look at the guy's face he's reliving the murder while they're showing off evidence

[@francelinamommyof3204]

And I bet he’s enjoying his handy work! What a sick POS. 🤬🤬🤬

[@misstoasted2525]

I was thinking the same thing! Disgusting

[@raquelgularte1]

I agree 💯

[@hazeleyeshypnotize01]

I saw this sickos face light up too. I hope he rots in jail!

[@garcia4135]

@Court Tv I am 30 years old and have been watching this channel since Nancy Grace and Ashleigh Banfield were at the desk. These trials r so important for us, the public, to watch because it's an education of law AND evil. Thank u for continuously informing society.

[@patriciafriend912]

This guy is toast and rightly so

[@WHENHARRYMETSALLY2024]

He's gonna fall asleep in Big Bubbas arms tonight.😂🤣😂Throw away the key. What a monster. 😡🤬

[@nomorecensoringme]

Identified a unique weapons that's been linked to the accused. Another nail.

[@phyllisirwin5660]

So many nails! Then u look at killer after every nail & ur brain yells HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A MONSTER! GOD BLESS & STAY SAFE!🙏✌♥

[@marcellagaviria7982]

RIP Angel 😇 God bless the family 🙏🙏

[@jessedavis7555]

This guy should never see daylight again I recommend the chair ⚡️🪑

[@carlywright9975]

Every time the camera is on the defendant, he looks nothing but disinterested and bored. I don’t get it. #1 this is his life on the line and #2 it was horrific what happened to this young lady. Surely any human being would struggle to sit through this without emotion? Minimally he seems heartless to me.

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

I see the same thing. Stoically cold even amidst, trying to prove himself innocent

[@kristyflattley9521]

Exactly what I commented before he is just a monster

[@d-lowatts2050]

A guilty person's reponse

[@youglowve540]

His intent was initially a robbery. Perhaps he goes there from time to time and got away with it before. Samantha frustrated him by not being able to give him the correct pin for her card. Can happen, she was terrified. I have forgotten a pin in no where near these circumstances. He tortured Samantha with the knife. She must have given him numbers because he tried various combinations.Samantha fought the car door with the child lock on in effort to get out, not him. This could explain the abrasions on her knuckles and why none of his dna was under her nails.He was the monster with a knife actively stabbing who became increasingly angry at not getting what he wanted.I pray her family will eventually somehow find peace.Their precious one will get justice.The mask covers his mouth expression . His eyes are telling on him.

[@virtualxella]

this is true actually. i know its not the same circumstance at all but one time i tried to enter canada and they detained me at the border for some reason and wanted to look through my phone and needed my phone password but my mind went BLANK i literally could not remember it for the life of me and it looked like i was being deceitful but in reality i genuinely did forget it under the pressure. i guess my point here is when ur faced with something intimidating or scary your mind can absolutely forget things even small things like a 4 digit passcode/pin number. he's beyond evil

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

That's what frightened me about child locks, kidnappers and killing racist women killers

[@d-lowatts2050]

Nice job.....its elementary dear Watson.....someday you may get an award

[@ST-xg3gy]

What a horrible monster.

[@AtonalApple]

He drove her 65 miles away to a rural area close to where he has family living before he ever started attacking her physically. That’s over an hour of driving. I think where she lived was less than a 10 minute drive. It’s just unimaginable what poor Samantha went through. I think about her a lot.

[@dianawright8334]

Why is this man so evil, it’s hard for me to believe this is the first time he has shown rage and anger enough to murder.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

It's ALWAYS the ones that you least expect

[@franks.2544]

It wasn't his first time. He was previously arrested for kidnapping/robbery scenario.

[@JRS7777]

He’s a good boy. Satans lil spawn.

[@JB-hp4dx]

I've served on juries before. I'm so glad I never had to view autopsy photos. I can hardly bear to listen to the evidence. My prayers to the young lady's family and friends. Such a tragic mistake lead to horrific violence.

[@veronicalombardi2443]

I started watching, but had to turn off t.v. when he started talking about each wound. Could not bear to hear it. And that poor young lady was alive thru 20 minutes of that attack ! Unbelievable how she must have suffered. I only hope he gets ‘his’ in prison

[@TheJimmyblue]

Are the prosecution going for the death penalty? And if not, why not ?

[@agencyeditor8379]

Here’s the thing. If his intentions were pure/innocent, he would have informed her that she had gotten into the wrong car, he isn’t an UBER driver, etc. But, he did not. Instead, he locked the car doors with the child lock and sped away. There’s no honorable way to spin that.

[@yourkeysre]

Wasn't he looking for a victim 🤔

[@d-lowatts2050]

The only plausible defense would have been someone else driving his car.....the problem with that is the defense could not justify or give any justification on why he was seen cleaning "blood" from his car

[@yourkeysre]

@@d-lowatts2050 It is clearly him on camera trying to get money off of her credit card. We probably can't see it but he's probably identified driving around the block three or four times.

[@irishheart4768]

My prays go out to the girl's family. RIP to this beautiful girl what a tragic loss. ♥️

[@BurroGirl]

This ME likes his job and he's really good.

[@SkyEaglespirit]

He was lying in wait, like a predator. He probably watched her make a call & gave himself just enough time, to make it seem like he was the driver. There's no punishment harsh enough to give poor Samantha & her family true justice.

[@AliJaeJR]

Wish they put those brain wave activity lines on the defendants so we can see what brain activity is going in as they rehear what they potentially did.. I feel like watching him he's rethinking her fighting back and him attacking her

[@sm3296]

I agree.

[@crystalwilliams4545]

Every time he blinks…..her image in right before his eyes causing him to become restless in his chair. Body language is a beast!!!!

[@bevmordek5968]

that monster seems to be enjoying seeing photos of what he did to that poor girl. hope they lock him up and throw away the key

[@annshearer7184]

This poor frightened girl 😢

[@1117blanc]

What the freak is he even writing???!!!!! That one I did not do that way or what??? Evil piece of!!!

[@veronicalombardi2443]

Maybe making a list for another crime if he gets away with this one…..WHICH I SERIOUSLY DOUBT HE WILL !

[@jenniferprince2674]

45:48 ME holds up the weapon that he without a shadow of a doubt believes was used to brutality murder this innocent woman. POS Suspect looks like he's thinking, "How the hell did he figure that out?"

[@astriddobek8931]

It takes a particular kind of person to be a defense attorney. You have to lack morals and empathy for the victim, There would be no other way for human being to sleep at night knowing that you're defending a monster. And finding To allow them to get away with their hainess crimes. Especially won't like this that has to do with a child a child that he mutilated right and tortured while she was alive. He took away her childhood her innocence and her dignity. And then carried on as nothing had ever happened after discarding her as if she were trapped. He is 100% pure evil in every sense of the word. It has totally broken my heart and filled my eyes with tears hearing what this poor child endured. Meanwhile the semonster had different women that he was seeing and married. He had no reason to commit this crime. Other than he is as evil as the devil himself. There is a special place for him when he dies. I'm hopefully it'll be in the deepest part of hell. And as far as a beautiful child I know she is in the hands of the Lord. Because an angel can never die.

[@nomorecensoringme]

The details of insect activity is awful to hear. I hope that her family aren't in court.

[@michael69040]

There has to come a time during the autopsy when the body is cleansed and readied for the family's personal funeral parlor personnel. Insect activity scrutiny and documentation are important because they can be a factor in determining how long the victim's body was exposed to the elements and thus part of the prosecution's case. The grief of the parents unfortunately cannot be cleansed.

[@2012MyVideos2012]

The prosecutors voice is fantastic!! 🥰🎵

[@sherrimercer7288]

If he wasn’t talking about stab wounds I could fall asleep. His voice is so soothing, clear and calm.

[@charley3759]

Obviously a hate crime! But no one will call it that cause it’s not “politically” correct.

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

A hate crime? Please explain?

[@ParrotFarmSA]

A black man who Stab a white woman more than a 100 times is driven by pure hate.

[@monilolalove9361]

I really don’t think this is about race. He wanted to Rob/kill her. The opportunity presented itself and he did it.

[@BartendressTwin]

This was a crime of opportunity. RIP Sam

[@BurroGirl]

He is showing a GUY'S version of 3.6 centimeters LOL!!!!

[@JRS7777]

Guys never lie about that kinda stuff ! 😜

[@BurroGirl]

@@JRS7777 Right! LOL!!!

[@kimberleytaylor4475]

He's guilty

[@DearEvette]

I can't imagine that he could possibly have anything worth reading on that notepad he keeps doodling on.

[@michael69040]

Is the accused actually thinking he'll beat this charge (if indeed he murdered the girl)? He was shacking with a girl so rape as the initial motivation seems iffy but prosecutors won't rule out all possible motivations.

[@bchbuni]

He is the worst kind of monster.

[@MissTrinidad]

I'm SO sorry that you had to go through this Samantha 🙏🏽😢. Rest in Peace now beautiful. ❤️

[@sarahjones3338]

This poor girl suffered incredible pain! The demon kept stabbing over and over as she tried to fight his evil azz off! He makes me sick.

[@ParrotFarmSA]

His blinking is disturbing. He is trying his best to look so bored and sleepy. No normal human would want to fall asleep during a pathologists testimony in a case like this. This thug should be jailed for ever

[@tross8863]

According to court tv, the jury took no notes the entire trial. I think that definitely shows that they've made their minds up already. Hopefully it will be a quick verdict.

[@JRS7777]

Gallows

[@mimi7434]

When they showed the photos he can't even look at what he did to her! He kept turning away and looking down. No, look at what you've done.

[@megs2cute4ya]

They weren’t allowed to even show them only to the jury as requested by Samantha’s family. They had requested that the showing not to be showed in the trial!

[@veronicalombardi2443]

I noticed that, too. Half expected him to vomit or pass out. They should have been able to FORCE him to look directly at each and every picture.

[@elizabethshepard3090]

I can imagine the moments of attack and Samantha fought for her life no doubt,, she would've felt the pain of each wound and known at same stage she was going to die, 😪😪, she literally bleed to death in an slow way, this heinous sadistic evil murderer will pay in jail for what he did!!! Aggravated murder in the first degree , so sadly for her family to have lost a beautiful girl this way. My heart goes to her parents and family and may they have strength to go on. 😞😞😪😪❤🙏🙏🙏

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

The prosecutor sounds like the actor from Waiting to Exhale

[@QuetzalcoatlTK]

It’s scary how long this video is. Basically torture

[@donnamccaskill3600]

The guy on trial looks like he’s falling asleep to me.

[@elizabethshepard3090]

It looks as tho the defendant wants a hole to open under him dragging him in as the medical examiner is detailing the wounds Samantha had, he is recollecting how he made the wounds in her when attacking her!!

[@CarlosAlvarez-lj7gh]

Why are the autopsy pics not shown to the jury

[@harleyj9202]

The jury got to see them. They where the only people allowed to see them.

[@franmellor9843]

The DUDES got some serious issues for sure

[@francelinamommyof3204]

With ALL THE EVIDENCE stacked against this POS I don’t know why he didn’t just plead guilty and get it over with! sparing the family the grief of this horrific trial they had to sit through! I hope after he is found guilty, he rots in prison never to be heard from again. 🤬🤬

[@DiamondGirl333]

Shouldn't the Deputy make the defendant wear his mask over his nose? There is no point in wearing a mask if your nose is exposed.

[@michaelvaughan8]

After watching this video the position of his mask it what bothers you really?

[@DiamondGirl333]

@@michaelvaughan8 OCD. The struggle is real!

[@phyllisirwin5660]

Why did he plead not guilty? He wanted to be famous by this trial? They have so much evidence, but they did on OJ also.

[@H3LLS4NG3L]

OJ's trial was an anomaly. He was rich and there were some politics behind the scenes. This guy does not have the same distractions working for him, he will be going away for a lonnnnnng time. He is a dumbass for not taking a plea deal though.

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

Lincoln lawyers

[@sherrimercer7288]

He thinks he’s smarter than everyone and would be found not guilty. When his lawyers were like nah dude you’re done, he wanted to fire them. So now he sits through a trial.

[@reemee3701]

Because he said he was asleep at a party and someone took his car, unless he can get witnesses...he is up the creek without a paddle.

[@sherrimercer7288]

@@reemee3701 yet hasn’t said who and didn’t call the police when his car was covered in blood. Yeah ok.

[@Raylee-H]

Is it just me or that defendant done this before. He shows no emotion at all …What she went through guilt or not is horrific… Evil lives there !

[@d-lowatts2050]

More likely than not he has......but I'm thinking this being his first time in prison.....he will certainly face more traumatizing experiences and may or may not survive through them....make me very happy

[@franks.2544]

Capital punishment is deserved here. Shame it won't happen.

[@angiepatterson2012]

And the defendant sits there soooo unfazed! If I were innocent looking at those pictures, I'd be sick!

[@delipinero1280]

He looks bored even sleepy Don’t worry u will have the next 50 yrs to sleep 🛌

[@johnathanharris888]

I thought my job was bad

[@kristyflattley9521]

What do you do?👃

[@1234singingismylife]

In this case, it should be “an eye for an eye”. He should be tied down and have the same torture he put that innocent young lady through!

[@patriciafriend912]

God he is textbook psychopath in the extreme

[@rosearellanes5648]

May Samantha rest eternally in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, and May Jesus bring continued peace and comfort to her family❤️🙏

[@1117blanc]

Every time the do the evidence showing and explaining the criminals have a festín after party, this one is enjoying his monster actions. Poor family I hope this angel gets justice!!!

[@thomaspenman4101]

this guy rowlands murdered samantha blood inside his car his knife if someone stole his car and did it why did he not telephone the police why did he not inform the police even if was stolen about it being covered in blood why did he tell his ex to mind her own buisness if i found blood in my car or even a friends i would certainly of rang the police he is guilty i know the jury will make the right decision and find him guilty of first degree murder and get justice for samantha and her family and friends then samantha will the be able to rest in peace god bless.❤❤❤

[@patriciafoster3347]

God put the perfect judge on this case.

[@iveyivey1298]

Pure demonic Behavior, what was the true reasons for what he did to her he most likely will never be honest and confess why he treated her in this manner he's truly been wearing a mask of the real person he is inside he's not going to reveal that true person to his family and those who knew him

[@CarlosAlvarez-lj7gh]

At this time why do they even continue? He is very guilty and everyone knows it ! The proof has been shown in all of the evidence ! Lock his ass up and throw away the key ! Psychopath

[@juliespencer1164]

Has a verdict been reached on this case

[@bijonzoe]

No, the prosecution rest and so did the defense. The defendant did not want to testify (WHAT A SURPRISE!!!) guilty, guilty,guilty!!!

[@Traceishere]

uk time tomorrow at 3 40

[@kristyflattley9521]

I'm be here for that thanks

[@Voe646]

This is why a scooter is better.

[@birgitwalker1229]

What was the motive to kill her ?????? !

[@flowerpower3618]

Robbery.

[@moniquemeredith5147]

It had to be more then robbery he stab her 120 times

[@delipinero1280]

N why was he driving around ???

[@annereidy7981]

His 3.6 cm looks more like 9 or 10 cm's to me? I'm not an expert but I do have a good visual grasp of measurements, so I was just surprised by his example.

[@INGR1D]

I agree. Close to 3.6 inches (9.144 cm)

[@delipinero1280]

What was that weapon

[@bobsays1478]

Vinnie Politan for president of the United States!!!!

[@kristyflattley9521]

God bless the poor family,than you have the devil himself here not Evan batting a eyelid at his gruesome work RIP sweet girl

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Slam dunk conviction...I predict a death sentence... This was an atrocious crime...

[@GekoPish]

he measured 3.5 inches 3.5 cm is not that long

[@H3LLS4NG3L]

Yeah lol, there's no way he meant 3.5 cm. That's only about 1.4 inches, which is not the size he made with his hand.

[@simonleviev5099]

It's always the diggers man. 🤦‍♂️

[@hustlelee2623]

Nah say what u meant to say it's always the what?

[@2012MyVideos2012]

Is clear his discomfort during this part. He just want to escape... his lawyer distracting him too...

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

Watching a movie similar to This cAse. Roafalo in it

[@lovemylittles4758]

It sounds like to me there was someone in the passenger seat. Stabbing her on the right side .

[@youglowve540]

Most if not all righties drive with their lefties leaving their right hand free to do things.

[@lovemylittles4758]

@@youglowve540 maybe

[@yourkeysre]

What's was the motive, rape or robbery 🤔. Was it both🤔

[@yourkeysre]

Well, he can hate his way straight to prison with no possibility of parole. I am totally upset. Do they have the death penalty 🤔

[@JRS7777]

Racism

[@yourkeysre]

@@JRS7777 . Why would you assume that it's racism. It could have been opportunity.

[@JRS7777]

@@yourkeysre Because anytime a white person kills a black person the media and liberal leftist scream RACIST!!! Double standards are a bitch.

[@harleyj9202]

Robbery

[@PL_Con]

💔

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

This man's examination is incorrect a number of times. New scientific research of 5 year's gives lot's of support in the knowledge of the fine cut lines & weirdly controlled depths & at the same time they are negligent in connecting these injuries to the animal mutilations going on in every city in every country. Is your editing department aware of my on going attempts of pointing out just few of my facts that are 5years of research data collected. Armstrong Supernatural Earth Being's Tracker Channel.

[@MrMakemusicmike]

this case aside, court cases on TV should be illegal. You assume you found the real bad guy.

[@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove]

Who's to say he didn't have sex with her after he murdered her? You wouldn't be able to tell after that long with her laying there that long?)

[@johnnyjohnson6815]

5’9” 160? Girl was drinking heavy in college

[@StaceyJoy14]

Wow. Pretty inappropriate to say

[@johnnyjohnson6815]

@@StaceyJoy14 but you know I’m right she probably told everyone she was 120

[@StaceyJoy14]

@@johnnyjohnson6815 Who gives a fuck? She was murdered and she probably wouldn’t appreciate comments like that. Rude

[@johnnyjohnson6815]

@@StaceyJoy14 oh shut it she was a partying idiot and should have been home studying

[@mcc9040]

Oprah must be an alcoholic then. stfu.