Verdict reached in trial for man accused of killing Tori Lang

On Monday, a jury reached a verdict in the trial of Austin Ford, who was accused of several felony charges, including murder.

[@toshiadillard3910]

Wow Jury!! Like this man burned her car and did not call the police or her family. That’s Not a FRIEND! He is Guilty

[@shemink8028]

How do you know he is guilty you didn't watch the whole trial ... obviously... i

[@ellestuart5675]

Shows that people don’t use common sense…. If a man hides a firearm and the car….. he’s hiding he committed the worst crime…. HE HELPED LOOK FOR HER BODY WHEN HE KNEW WHERE IT WAS, WHAT KIND OF BEST FRIEND IS HE?? ENEMY

[@Blue_Rose22]

Absolutely 💯 🎯

[@jenettejackson991]

They found that he concealed her body so my question would be what more would they need??? They can retry this because it’s a mistrial.

[@ellestuart5675]

@@jenettejackson991 I feel the coroner and the other team were not right, why wait to complete an autopsy… never check the hands if she used her hands to hurt herself.

[@lacreshabutler9335]

💯💯💯💯

[@Mrs.ParkerMrs.Parker]

He threw the firearm in the lake he drove the car away and burned it completely up to the point that no evidence was available at all.

[@sugarrbear7113]

The corner office couldn’t confirm if it was suicide or homicide, this is where the doubts was enter . If she would have confirmed this was murder then there would have been a different outcome of verdict

[@justbystander770]

I wonder ……. Was she there for a real statement or to show off her testimony for courts? I found her arrogant and it was look at me I am famous. Sorry I didn’t found her credible

[@Esperanza19925]

@@justbystander770 Also, the mom stated on the stand that her daughter was suicidal, which might have helped some of the jurors; probably they are going to retrial him with a firearm expert. The medical examiner did come off, as you mentioned above, and I got that too. Because the defense attorney talked about himself more than the client, personally I thought DA did a better job and he didn’t even interact with the other female in any type of way at the table .

[@kimolaniran7000]

@@justbystander770 I agree with you .

[@leahjohn7175]

So sad for her family and friends. I truly hope the truth comes out so her family can heal from such loss. RIP Tori!

[@mynintendogamingfeed5208]

Whoa, whoa, whoa; Counts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have no verdict (and a mistrial)!? Sorry, that is completely unacceptable! The trial shall not even end until a single verdict is reached on all X number of counts!

[@j.cutrone]

The jury really failed here. Tori didn't do this to herself. I feel so sorry for her parents, family and friends.

[@NajeeJedi]

Yeah but you can't just pin a murder on any human being that's not right. If they have doubt. There is a reason

[@Unapologetically_Me031]

True. Why did want to kill his best friend

[@dianahayes472]

​@@NajeeJediI agree medical examer testimony manor of death undetermined and it's possible it was self inflicted so that's reasonable doubt

[@j.cutrone]

@@NajeeJedi I hear you and your point is valid. However, this boy lied to detectives for 8 months about his involvement. Not only that, he left the scene in her car, disposed of the gun and then burned the car. An innocent person wouldn't do that. Especially to their "best friend" of over ten years. No way.

[@clearinsight2696]

I absolutely disagree, the prosecution simply didn't prove their case. It was an awful investigation by the police and reckless for the DA to accept the case prematurely. That doesn't mean he isn't guilty it means they failed to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. The lead detective lacked the experience to properly investigate a complicated case. Don't blame the jury blame the police and prosecutor.

[@sugarrbear7113]

My question was why did he burn the car and toss the gun if he was innocent?

[@werethewilsons]

Exactly

[@TheSierra360]

The first thing is he told police tori came to his door saying she wanted to kill herself and she left. But once the ring footage came out you can see she never said anything about killing herself and he walked out to the car with her… this boy killed her it’s a shame

[@werethewilsons]

@@TheSierra360 Total shame. And what's worse, he might get away with it.

[@Camille-mv3mr]

My question is why didn't he notify 911 dispatch and her family if he is innocent?

[@TheSierra360]

@@Camille-mv3mr exactly, he keeps saying he was scared, he didn’t know what to do. But as a friend why would you leave your friends body in the wood knowing what happened? And he had his phone turned off right when him and tori got to the park. I can’t get over that I just can’t

[@DrTLEvans]

Wooowww!!! This is why I feel we should have experienced professionals serving as jurors. I was on a mock trial and so many people were leaning on assumptions and biases instead of facts. They couldn’t distinguish between the two. This is so sad. I hope they will appeal. Hate they would have to go through this again.

[@geoffpoole483]

Most countries don't have jury trials.

[@rck5349]

"Experienced professionals".... professional rodeo riders? Professional plumbers? Nurses? Real Estate salespeople? Ridiculous thought.

[@TopFlightSecurity33]

Jury trial wasn't designed for women and minorities. They don't have the mental capabilities to do it.

[@lamo543]

A hung jury is a mistrial, the state can simply try the case again.

[@Blue_Rose22]

God is always the final judge. No one can escape that.

[@santonianone1]

You better know it!

[@angel-chocol8-queen]

Absolutely. Very True!

[@PCRyder]

You're right. Lets send this guy to meet him.

[@geoffpoole483]

Which god? Thor? Mars? Venus? Zeus? You Christians are so arrogant.

[@shirleyfearon]

​@@geoffpoole483 allow people to believe in what or who they believe in, it's a choice and you have that choice too hon..

[@Sweetescape777]

WOW!!! Praying for her family. That boy should've been found GUILTY of all charges.

[@ellestuart5675]

If she did it herself, why were her hands in the air??????

[@standback5806]

Why weren’t her hands checked for resin???!!!

[@hairpolitics4878]

Exactly

[@mgmustang0510]

Why the hell is the judge reading out the jurors name ? That's insane 🤯

[@shanickas]

Same thing I thought smh

[@trishbender7940]

👿 you’re right.. publishing a juror’s name at any time, is unethical…👿

[@TheRealShaDixon]

I’m happy the Judge is naming the Jurors. We deserve to know who amongst us would make such a decision.

[@nicolewynn1714]

That's what I was thinking

[@LovelyScorp7789]

I thought jurors were only kept anonymous during the trial. Once it's over they can be named. I could be wrong🤷🏾‍♀️

[@standback5806]

Geez, no names of the jurors should ever be mentioned.

[@brendabrazell2556]

I have never heard giving out the jurors names.

[@leahjohn7175]

I was surprised by that too. I thought their names were withheld from the public unless they decided to speak out about the trial.

[@cherylingeorgia1]

Unbelievable

[@RiRilove62]

Omg. I wonder if it depends on state...? All the more reason ppl prefer NOT to do jury duty, esp if ur info is shared with public smh

[@yolandalcheek462]

How did he get off? His councel was horrible. How was he guilty of stealing the gun, car and concealing her death but not murder? 😮

[@tarakoschnitzke9184]

I really didn't think his counsel was horrible. The closing was layed out exceptionally well. I saw this coming but feel bad at her parents loss 😭

[@davidmitchell5823]

Should of been guilty at least of manslaughter with the other guilty verdict wow

[@moomoo0670]

His counsel was good, he was a lite strange at times but he did his job well.

[@coffeebooksandthoughts]

I agree with the verdict. There is too much doubt surrounding her death because she actually wanted to unalive herself. She is the one who provided the gun. They have no history of any problems. I think this is fair.

[@vee4545]

I also agree with the verdict, she took her mom gun from the home (she did not him). I would only found him guilty of tampering with evidence(hiding the gun) & a very slight maybe setting the car on fire. The jury got this right, he was only a 2nd party to her plans. My condolences to her parents.

[@savagequeen5541]

Both of you all deserve hell. When this happens to you or your loved ones please keep that same energy.

[@moomoo0670]

​@@vee4545 well said.

[@6ftwalka783]

Yes. I agree.

[@supermommy2717]

You can hear in the judges voice she wasn’t agreeing to half of the outcomes 🤦🏾‍♀️ God has the final verdict, PERIOD!

[@PERCUNIA-DE-VIE]

The most strangest case I've ever heard. He unalived a friend whom he had no beef with. No tears from the mother no tears from the father. But yet the deceased took the mother's firearm from the home what seems to me to unalive herself. Her friend stood by and watched and or did it. Left her there without summoning help, disposed of the weapon. Dumped her vehicle, lied to the mother as to not knowing where his best friend where abouts but did know. Whew I'm out of breath. RIH Tori Lang 🥺🙏♥️🕊🕊🕊

[@galewinds7696]

You make stupid comments, learn to do it right or don't attempt to Unalive? What's with that BS?

[@sugabunz]

This happened 2yrs ago, the parents were devastated and the mother fainted at her daughter’s funeral. That was their only child. They shed plenty of tears, perhaps they are drained.

[@kingchrisworld4468]

The mother should have secured the gun knowing that she had a mental ill child most likely knowing that her child was suicidal.

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

​@@kingchrisworld4468 Why would that KNEEGROW. ALLEGEDLY.. HELP KILL HER"? If DOCTOR'S GO TO JAIL FOR ASSISTED SUICIDE WITH TERMINALLY I'LL PATIENCE.. Even if he did help her.. he need jail.. why tf would he agree or assist her in taking her life.. INSTEAD OF HELPING HER. I DON'T BUY THIS.. HE KI.L.LED HER.. PERIOD.. THE MOST HIGH KNOWWWW THE TRUTH!

[@PERCUNIA-DE-VIE]

@@sugabunz In no way am I judging the parents. But 20 year's til the day I pass I will cry for my only child. As a parent myself I would still cry for my 17yo child who was obviously having thoughts of suicide because of her weight. Too young to have those thoughts.

[@JustBE_U]

What bothers me is the fact that he did not call police, after the shot was fired. That his phone was turned off. That he took the gun.. that he took her car.. then acted as if he knew nothing at all. Called jayla.. called Tori’s mom .. said everything but that she was dead in a park with a gun shot wound to her head but was supposedly her best friend. If she was suicidal as her best friend why didn’t he reach out to people for support to help her? Why not have thrown the gun in the water to prevent her from shooting herself in the first place? How did her car end up being burned where he took it? All he could talk about was during his interrogation was a son that wasn’t even his. He did not seem to have any emotions during that interview as well. How many teenage girls do not have suicidal thoughts ??!!

[@alisonfowler8193]

This is painful..

[@blondie4341]

She really called the jurors names 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ravengreen6650]

DAMN THAT JURY FAILED HER AND HER FAMILY!😢😢😢

[@mdterp512]

Mistrial does not mean Not Guilty. With a Not Guilty verdict, defendant is free to go and can never be retried. With a Mistrial, the prosecution has a choice to come back and retrial the defendant on those counts that a mistrial was declared. So he is not out of the woods yet.

[@mellow9847]

True

[@meleniad]

I cant believe no one us talking about the irresponsible parents. I guess its ok to leave a firearm unsecured around a suicidal person.

[@coffeebooksandthoughts]

Me either. I was sure he took her life until the mom testified that her daughter was suicidal. I was so angry to hear mom say she left the gun unlocked in a holster beside her bed. That's incredibly irresponsible.

[@6ftwalka783]

THIS!!!😔

[@pamelamoody2584]

That part. Everyone failed her. Parents, friends, doctors. All that knew, she was suicidal. Including herself. Why would you want to put that burden on someone else. You had the means to do yourself. They should've committed her to a mental hospital.

[@missmable2470]

He did that shyt. Please come thru jury

[@angel-chocol8-queen]

Wow, that's unfair. Unbelievable. Smh the Jury could have done better in this case. Long Live Tori. Sending prayers to her family. 🙏🏾❤️ #justiceforToriLang 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@briannajohnson4212]

The prosecutor could have presented a better case. They left out a lot of evidence.

[@angel-chocol8-queen]

@@briannajohnson4212 I was thinking the same thing 💯 He skipped over a bunch of Key/Important Details in this case. I'm not happy with the results.

[@matthewprice9792]

You mean the prosecutor

[@angel-chocol8-queen]

@@matthewprice9792 Absolutely, the prosecutor should have built a strong case against him.

[@Unapologetically_Me031]

They would have never known if he didn’t tell them he was there. I believe he assisted her in the suicide

[@vee4545]

She committed suicide, she took her mom's gun from the home, she had a plan without having a plan. It's sad but this is the truth, there is no cure for suicide; you constantly struggle with it.🥺

[@KWin-ik5cl]

he concealed her death, stole her weapon and her car, but he didn’t kill her? Also he was the last person seen with her. Wow.

[@thatrellabone]

This is actually a jury they did not move on emotions they moved on evidence

[@SitChoahhDownTV]

Yep 👍 and that's why we need more of. Not the over stimulation of what's been shown on the "NEWS"

[@So_Sag]

Mistrial? Can’t wait for the 2nd Trial with different jurors. If they truly believed he was innocent and did not commit the crime they would have found him not guilty, but that is not the verdict. That means they don’t think he’s completely innocent but couldn’t be convinced that he’s completely guilty. The next pool of jurors may have a different outcome

[@operationasscrack838]

*It's over Blackie, Face It* 🙄

[@SHKDWN79]

​@OPERATION ASS CRACK still jagging off off in great aunts basement huh?

[@mellow9847]

I hope so

[@kimberlyvinson9047]

Shes not supposed to call their names, only their juror number when polling them. ???????

[@werethewilsons]

Why was this a mistrial??

[@dgatsf]

Lazy Jury

[@Zhhzhxbabanskns]

Easy to say when you not on it

[@matthewprice9792]

Prosecutors we're terrible

[@diedraware5949]

P.S. Having to think about this case overnight, I still agree with the partial verdicts - and the medical examiner's testimony (to me) sealed the "reasonable doubt." I think he assisted in her suicide; I don't think they were smart enough to find how to shoot, so the bullet would go from one end of her temple to the other - we know it was close range according to the medical examiner - so, I surmise he had to stand next to her and point the gun at her temple and fire the gun for the bullet to come out the opposite side. If he shot her in a way she couldn't do it, only by his hands, we would have a different verdict. This is sad on all levels; however, I think they talked about what to do afterward - and he freaked out and did the opposite, which was baffling to one. I also think she "wore" him down about assisting her; assisting folks we love with suicide happens, it is nothing we haven't heard about. It was clear she was suicidal and her family knew this - she repeatedly said she didn't want to be here - he didn't steal the gun from Tori's house, she did. If not her best friend, she was looking for someone to do it - his actions after the shooting make one think he shot her, but if he shot her, I think he would have aimed the gun blindly and shot her. I think he assisted his best friend who sadly was in a lot of "pain" -I think if he had told the truth to Tori's parents, and not wait eight months later, especially talking with them and seeing them suffer (staying at the scene, leave the gun at the scene for the police). But hindsight is 20/20 and they were young and in this case, there is no do-over; we can't bring her back, but we can celebrate all her achievements in her short life -different levels of mental illness is a "beast." I was listening to see if she had a diary or left a note. If there is another trial, we will see how those jurors rule. This is my opinion & condolences to the family❤🙏❤️

[@RENEBOXYOUNG]

...the judge's voice seems like holding back anger or crying 🤔

[@purejoy1985]

Done jury duty before and would not have wanted to be on this case. I want justice for Tori but the same time can't deny that defense did their job of making me not sure how to feel.

[@user-ty9tc3ri2n]

This jury failed Tori!!! Smh May her face be engraved in his mind FOREVER!!!

[@TheRealShaDixon]

And haunt his entire family for generations to come, until his blood line ends.

[@matthewprice9792]

You mean the prosecutors

[@Cheersthewinners]

There’s only one that see’s ALL. I promise you, he will pay for what he did whether its during life or death.

[@deboradaniels7254]

Its fair. This comes down to the coroner. If u cant specify a cause of death, we cant convict him. U cant act off of emotion. U have to move off of evidence. They did their jobs.

[@nia4842]

It's hard to send someone to prison for murder when her cause of death wasn't determined to be murder. They have to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He'd have gotten a new case on appeal if they had found him guilty anyway. It will be interesting to see if they retry him. Probably will see what type of sentence he gets for the other crimes.

[@christinenzeyimana2186]

Tori gas died a second time. Hope the truth to be established and a fair verdict is reached. RIP Tori Lang 💔

[@Niccm57]

If he killed her he will have the worst days of his life on this earth. God knows the truth

[@chavonstallings4728]

Well the defense said the case was weird…🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tameragittens4737]

RIP TORI! My 701 sister

[@lovesphynx]

I agree major reasonable doubt on what happened if he helped or just was there I dont think he was there to kill her

[@JustBE_U]

Why didn't he call the police.... why take her car and get rid of the gun? Why was his phone off.... but he decides to turn it back on after all of these events.... goes home to eventually sleep knowing he left her in the park... still not calling anyone about it... didn't even call for help after she shot herself ... whyyyyyyy... how did her vehicle catch fire?? How do you do all this... he did everything but find people to support her so called suicidal thoughts ... why didn't he throw the gun in the pond before she allegedly shot herself....

[@donnierichardson2606]

Maybe he didn’t do it y’all

[@JustBE_U]

But he did everything else tho... which was oddly strange

[@BdashLee]

His lawyer is really good

[@jessicajamaria]

I am SOOOO CONFUSED!!!!!

[@NS-ju7vz]

Wow. He knows he got off. Damn man!

[@jeanmarieb.8537]

Soooooo sad

[@kingchrisworld4468]

It should have been not guilty on all the murder charges. I agree with the charges that he was found guilty on. Hopefully they will not retry the murder charges. The coroner or medical examiner could not say that she was murdered. She stole the gun from her mother to commit suicide. I believe the mother knew that her daughter was suicidal.

[@thetrilogy80]

It's what you can prove.

[@Gurlspeak]

OMFG NO! these monsters!

[@5yveroussan909]

While I think the jury was wrong; even their last names should not have been been given. RIPower to this baby and peace & strength to her family, friends, and all that loved her.

[@werethewilsons]

Beautifully said, and I agree with you 💯

[@OneLove-zy3bb]

State has to prove more! To many innocent people sitting for decades to be found not guilty.

[@JustBE_U]

Something is missing here.. One of my theories is that he made a pass at her and she declined his offer. During the interrogation he kept saying she said to him don’t touch me… There is nothing justifiable for any of his actions afterward. I will never understand how he left her there and did not call for help. Why he threw the gun away and took her car or why his phone was off then suddenly after all this it was turned back on. Where was his feelings for her… as he went home to bed eventually as she remained in the park as he claimed he did what she asked him to do!!!

[@tamalahall7479]

Justice..

[@tiheshakp]

Oh hell naw!!!! This is insane!!!

[@ladytiff3610]

OH my God .... I can't believe this... This is absolutely ridiculous... Praying for this young ladies parents loved ones and if she had children also...

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Why are the jurors names made public? Omg!

[@mickslife6974]

What is his sentence??

[@PK258]

SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️ WOW!!

[@uneedasims1266]

Because of what he did and didn't do after the murder he guilty... But the actual killing I think she committed suicide.

[@tyquellhopkins8307]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssss cuz I was praying. Hold your head.😊

[@diedraware5949]

I agree with all the guilty charges. However, I was not surprised that this case would be a mistrial with the other charges. The medical examiner's testimony concluded with reasonable doubt. If she had said anything differently, we would have a different verdict. I think the jurors did a good job and should be commended as such. I am glad I was not in their shoes, having to deliberate over the serious charges the defendant faced - we will see how the next jurors rule. Condolences to the family of Tori Lang❤️

[@norrisfamily3665]

Good verdict, we can't convict innocent people because a family is in pain.medical examiner gave her professional opinion, and im happy this young guy has a second chance at life.since he was proved not guilty in a rigged system.

[@snowblo1]

Oh, he'll be tried again. The prosecution will just have to come a little harder.

[@st.anthonythegreat4936]

​@@snowblo1 how???? They can't even proof it 😂

[@snowblo1]

@St. Anthony The great Yeah, well they'll have to think of something....and fast 😆

[@collisalgoria3476]

Sad sad and the law is another hard one mercy Jésus. God and Time will tell because no sins will go unpunish

[@dalatchkeys762]

What in the world is going on with the judges voice!! Her voice is annoying as he**

[@shastajustice3753]

ding dongs. what city is this trial?

[@humblemomo5444]

He did not kill from evidence he was guilty of moving the the car not telling the truth about her death!!!!!Evidence what people asked for now they mad bc they did not get guilty verdict on the Murder Charge

[@RootLadyOmi]

yep

[@DiMostra77]

Let this man go!! Please the state needs to give up! Not guilty is what it should be

[@yvettestevenson7708]

Lord, Have Mercy for the "Beautiful Angel" guess who? nobody is above and powerful than "The Highest Power"! No, Jury and No, Judge and he will pay. How you stole a gun, money, and conceal a body but did not kill 🤔 bull sh..! He did it! but the Jury will see her in their "sleep"! Rest In Power Angel 😇

[@Camille-mv3mr]

The court failed Tori Lang's family. I am speechless and this is heartbreaking. The fact that the family is going to have to go through all of this all over again is asinine. The police and the coroner chose to do sloppy an lousy work on purpose. Of Tori Lang was a white girl that fool would have been found guilty on all counts. And that is all there is to it.

[@damaine489]

Why isn’t he charged with arson ? He deliberately set a fire.

[@JustBE_U]

If she did it herself who had the gun shot residue on their hands??? I need more answers...

[@NLG658]

The judge sounds emotional 😢😢🙌🏽 please lord may the guilty SUFFER❗️😫

[@jenb6794]

What!!!!!

[@yolandalcheek462]

Horrible just horrible

[@ninawilliams7764]

😮wow

[@pudda33]

I really don't think Austin killed Tori that's just my opinion 5:40

[@Snail.1]

Since the jury had doubt and couldn't agree this is how it should be in the court of law in America. I bet the defense lawyer is relieved that his client will get another chance if they retry the charges.👍

[@daniele5493]

Wow!!!

[@santonianone1]

He killed that girl....

[@stephanilashae878]

Wow😢.. RIP Tori

[@tinaadger6389]

I got away with this crime. It give him room to strive again with somebody else daughter

[@countrygirl5579]

Jury must have been totally incompetent. They ought to be ashamed.

[@traveltm]

I think jury did best they could. Some doubt if felony murder so not willing to vote guilty. Need to retry, maybe for murder not felony murder and try a better case

[@ToyeNorris-fx4mh]

😮🤔😠HELL NO, I DIDN'T JUST HEAR NOT GUILTY DID I?

[@sunshinelove6802]

Wow, no justice 😮

[@TheRealShaDixon]

I am disgusted and so disappointed in the US Judicial System. This is a prime example of why we must uplift and protect BLACK WOMEN! Shame on this jury and this Guilty, Cowardly Defendant!

[@user-js7cw3yd4l]

Another one gets away with murder,they always do because the dead can't talk,but gods See's all and has the last word,I pray for this young lady's family I know they must be devastated.🙏🏽

[@chriscomer7500]

How the hell you know he killed her bulldog?

[@sheenasoblessed3577]

This was a weird case, i agree with the verdict, and hell she didnt call their full name, so what does it matter?

[@MsDrobertson522]

He will be dealt with street justice style!!

[@113016ify]

This is what happens when you allow a loud personality of a defense attorney sway your common sense. Along with not looking at the evidence and facts as he said so many times to his advantage during this trial. And people wonder how so many people get manipulated daily!!

[@erickaweaver2967]

Another black woman failed In this fucked up system!!!!😢 Praying for Tori's family!! Especially her parents!

[@wilmamalone1256]

This is crazy 😢, he walks,but not from God 😊

[@fionagrant2023]

What BS? They could only get him on these charges 😖😣😭😭

[@dianahayes472]

What dose this mean hung jury counts 1-5? Dose it mean a retrial on those counts which I don't think is possible. With what he was found guilty of proably serve 5 years or less. I think what got jury to no be able to reach unanimous verdict is. The medical examer ruled death undetermined and it was possible it could be a self inflicted gun shot wound. So I'm not sure if I could vote guilty beyond reasonable doubt