WI v Chandler Halderson Trial Day 10-Prosecution Rebuttal Closing Argument by William Brown

Live Coverage: WI v. Chandler Halderson - Dismembered Parents Trial
Happening in Court:
Jury Instructions by Judge
Prosecution Closing Argument by Andrea Raymond
Break
Prosecution Closing Argument by Andrea Raymond
Defense Closing Argument by Crystal Vera
Prosecution Rebuttal Closing Argument by Atty Brown
CHARGES:
Victim Bart Halderson:
COUNT 1: First-degree Intentional Homicide
COUNT 2: False Info on Kidnapped or Missing Persons
COUNT 3: Mutilating a corpse
COUNT 4: Hiding a Corpse
Victim Krista Halderson:
COUNT 5: First-degree Intentional Homicide
COUNT 6: False Info on Kidnapped or Missing Persons
COUNT 7: Mutilating a corpse
COUNT 8: Hiding a Corpse
BREAK
Jessica Crawford - Firearms Examiner
Laura Matson - Lantent Print Examiner
Date of crime: Est. between July 1 and July 8, 2021
A Wisconsin man stands trial for allegedly murdering and dismembering his parents without remorse, and providing false information on their disappearances. Chandler Michael Halderson, 23, faces charges including first-degree intentional homicide. Remains from his father Bart Halderson, 50, and mother Krista Halderson, 53, were found days apart, authorities said.
Defendant Halderson reported his parents missing July 7th, claiming they left their home in the Village of Windsor days before on the 1st. He told WISC-TV at the time that they were going to the village of White Lake, Wisconsin.
“My last message I got from them, they were going to White Lake for the Fourth of July,” he told “There are some festivities that go around there. Better drink prices at the bars. Stuff like that.”
He said that to his knowledge, they were then going to their cabin in Langlade County.
“Along the way, they could’ve stopped many places,” he said. “I wouldn’t know all of them.”
He was allegedly just feeding everyone lies.
Bart’s torso was found in rural Dane County, while remains from Krista were found in Sauk County and property run by the Department of Natural Resources, according to court documents obtained by The Wisconsin State Journal.
Their son had been searching Google for terms like “Body found Wisconsin,” “Woman’s body found in Wisconsin,” “Wisconsin dismembered body found,” and “Dead body found in Wisconsin,” authorities said. Investigators suggested Chandler Halderson used to a visit to property belonging to the partner of his girlfriend’s mother as cover to hide his father’s torso nearby. He had shot Bart Halderson at least once before dismembering him, officials said.
According to investigators, Halderson said after his arrest that “you don’t know the whole story,” and that he “didn’t feel bad about what I did.”
[Booking photo of defendant Halderson, and picture of Bart and Krista Halderson via Dane County Sheriff’s Office]
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[@momsilk6072]

Excellent prosecutor! Not because he presented all the obvious evidence, but also his opening and closing statements were epic. Give that man a raise! 👍

[@ErikS-]

This is the rebuttal. He is only allowed to raise arguments against the closing of the defense... The evidence was already presented during the closing of the prosecution, This rebuttal was nothing more than going through a checklist.

[@bowlingbbabe]

Are you kidding he just told the jury that the attorneys were lying

[@yasladakaya]

Heard that ✔

[@The_Red_Pill__]

Yeah, but saying the defense attorney’s are lying is a bad idea.

[@Goldie9899]

💯 agree and the other prosecutor was just as wonderful!!

[@VictoriaCatLady]

When he speaks about Chandler's lies being all he had, being a shell of a person...wow! He lays it out perfectly with expert delivery. It's a pleasure to watch this man.

[@peaceblossom5852]

Yes, I thought I was watching a good TV show or movie listening to him and a bit bummed it’s over.

[@ginean0093]

@@peaceblossom5852 me too

[@bernardriggs2079]

Credit goes to those detective and experts from various fields. They made the prosecution easy.

[@LillysConner]

Absolutely mesmerizing to listen to him lay the facts out.

[@garywatson]

I know he wasn't, but it's almost as if Mr. Brown was trying to talk Chandler into killing himself when he gets to prison.

[@TheMundusvultdecipi]

"I'm done with law school, I do this for a living, I operate in a world of common sense and not fantasy..." William Brown is a very gifted speaker. His opening statement was brilliant, he presented such an enthralling narrative and a very conclusive summary.

[@beverlycharles6534]

Grrr. His rebuttal should be struck from record. He is supposed to ONLY respond to what defense said. But HE made outlandish claims that weren't needed nor appropriate. His opening was EXCELLENT tho.

[@bonnemoms5413]

@@beverlycharles6534 he was not wrong in anything he said🤷‍♀️

[@wowitsshit9734]

"I'm done with law school, I do this for a living, I operate in a world of common sense and not fantasy..." talk about rubbing salt into the wound

[@kam0406]

His rebuttal was a BURN to what the defense said! Whoa!

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Listen carefully at around the 2.28 he definitely says THEY chopped them up. Freudian slip perhaps

[@victoriousangel8911]

I love the way this prosecutor tells his story. I could listen to him all day. A man full of wisdom… so profound he stood up for the dead parents….the both hands that nurtured him from a baby. R.I.P Krista & Bart.

[@lisa-annen.7867]

And he didn’t have to cuss!!!! LOL

[@lacymacdougall9660]

Also the hands that raised Chandler to be the person he is today.

[@AI-dp3rd]

There’s absolutely no indication that his parents were to blame for their own deaths. No one had a bad word to say about them, except for Chandler hinting at his father being prone to anger when he was lying during his interrogation. The Haldersons raised their other non-murderous son, too.

[@christophermartin5742]

Getting 2 life sentences for his 24th birthday: priceless. RIP Bart & Krista Halderson

[@Jess-gr1qf]

“Why were these lies important? They were important because it’s all he had.” “Stand up and tell the truth, own up to your lies.. or like a coward, shoot your father in the back.” Dang!! I love the way he’s going after him.👏🏻

[@ErinEK0506]

Did you notice chandler kinda shook his head at that moment too

[@jerrycoleman882]

Kudos to this attorney!! He is the best I've seen! Solid! Logical! Straight Forward!! Total Package! Wisconsin is Lucky to have him!

[@maryannanderson2213]

I love this prosecutor. I could listen to him for HOURS! His opening statement was a little over an hour long and when he finished, I went, "Aww. Is he through? I wanted to hear more!" He is such a good orator.

[@rosetyler5368]

Very talented prosecutor. Not that he needs to be, but dang, this guy is a GREAT storyteller/case builder. 😍

[@theophano]

He could write some fine novels after - or before - he retires.

[@spirit13the1st6]

Excellent, what's his name again??

[@Saybleu]

Fantastic

[@esirreal1]

@@spirit13the1st6 William Brown

[@TheWinterDaughter]

Well he had the case handed to him........really

[@Hunnie_B]

Thank you District Attorney William Brown, we will now have justice for Bart and Krista 😔

[@hummingbirdess8763]

This prosecutor is excellent. Not long winded, facts, facts, facts. I usually can’t listen to attorneys opening or closing statements but this guy…keeps you engaged, tells the story without boring you. Definitely going places. Remember his name!

[@TruCrimeQueen]

So true, me too. Every word he said hit hard.

[@June-tb4vi]

He is speaking for Krista and Bart 💓

[@mlee_wood3778]

And doing such a wonderful job doing it too

[@stevenkarras3490]

That was a brilliant closing argument. I’ll bet Mr Brown’s folks are very proud of him!

[@robgeenumberone]

I don't know if Mr. Brown checks out the comments about his trials once the verdicts have been stated but Kudos to you sir! Throughout this trial you were clear, concise, no-nonsense and masterful both in your opening and your rebuttal at closing. Excellent work!

[@ElaAusDemTal]

@@stepheneurosailor1623 Nope! It's "they" as in 3rd person singular, undetermined, not "they" meaning 3rd person plural! Besides, watch her interviews - she can prove that she's been elsewhere and he actively kept her away when he disposed of his parents (Milwaukee River, Cres' farm).

[@ElaAusDemTal]

@@stepheneurosailor1623 He would have gotten only half of the inheritance, for one thing. And Chandler told her that he'd already signed a lease for an apartment. I'm living in Europe but I look at expensive real estate in the US all the time. My husband is still alive - it's called _daydreaming..._ And why is she still free, pray tell, if there's so much evidence that points towards her guilt?

[@iceheap9422]

@@stepheneurosailor1623 dude leave Cat alone, the poor girl had to find out her boyfriend literally had her over while his parents bodies were in the hecking basement. She's been through enough crap, jeez

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

@@iceheap9422 Ok,.

[@Nurturing2]

This Dude is AWESOME!!! PERFECT opening and rebuttal!!! Thank you and the ENTIRE team for doing right by Krista & Bart!!! Sending everyone love, light, & healing!!! God bless each of you for your service! ✨🙏✨😇

[@13ritneyanne]

It's just so sad all around because the person that they got justice for is one they loved the most. 😭 Just so tragic all around. They wouldn't have wanted to die, not have a proper burial, have their son kill them, have their son go to prison for life with no parole. Just so sad man. RIP Bart and Krista

[@vinr6867]

I think the jury had a harder time deciding what to have for lunch than finding Chazzledazzle guilty on all counts.

[@MummaMia5]

We finally hear from the defence! She objects now, in the closing rebuttal. Omg what a crack up 😂

[@ceci7962]

I lost it 😂😂😂

[@kimbutler6912]

I’ve been watching / following true crime murder trials for decades , the opening and closing prosecution’s statements are two of the best I’ve ever seen/ heard . Admittedly the prosecution had a plethora of incriminating evidence , but man the prosecution team did the work . This prosecutor is On It Blue Bonnet . Kudos

[@kurly6236]

Once again, this prosecutor rocked! He is always at ease and on point with everything he says. He is an amazing attorney.

[@keris81]

Made me cry when he said this was the ultimate betrayal. He killed the people who held him as a baby and comforted him when he hurt himself. I looked at my little boy.... 😭😭😭😭😭

[@wowitsshit9734]

He is the product of his parents, make of that what you will.

[@catherinedownie5824]

@@wowitsshit9734 he has a normal brother, this is more than that.

[@wowitsshit9734]

@@catherinedownie5824 well its a bit late to see if his brother would kill his parents too.

[@lacymacdougall9660]

They raised him to be the person he is...

[@wowitsshit9734]

@@lacymacdougall9660 yes, this is what Normie's can't seem to handle, what can you expect when they've all gone along with the fake p4n dum 1c after all?

[@kaygoldsmith3639]

This prosecutor gave both a profound opening and closing rebuttal. Unlike the defense, he didn't need to constantly refer to his notes. He described the events in an "easy to follow" manner and I could listen to him all day. The defense's opening was terrible because she did not provide any substantial theory to create a sense of "doubt" for the jury to ponder. Her comments about the prosecutor "telling a story" and what she learned in law school were insults to the legal profession as a whole.

[@hopsta5628]

The defense attorney did everything she could to appear to help the murderous scumbag without actually helping him, she deserves to be acknowledged for her help in putting this monster in prison, not admonished for appearing to be incompetent when in fact she was helping the prosecution. You should open your eyes to what really happened and not what you thought happened.

[@muchsunshine6037]

@@hopsta5628 As guilty as he is, what you're suggesting is pretty scary. I certainly hope you're wrong.

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@hopsta5628 AGREE! 💯. This was sad from perspective of justice system. How pros rushed this to court. Yeah that prosecutor is prolly running for Mayor or senate soon & wanted some free publicity. This was all a dog & pony show & cost taxpayers millions. CH could a represented himself better than these pub defs. This sh be unacceptable for US. Its 2022.

[@Saybleu]

Brilliant regardless of the defendant's obvious guilt.

[@bernardriggs2079]

Were they public defenders? , They practically rolled over for a belly rub.

[@everynewmorning]

This felt like everything that's been so far unspoken but on the tips of all of our tongues and probably in the corner of every person's mind who has learned of the details of this case. Thank you to W. Brown for opening and closing this trial with the eloquence and sensitivity equal to the depth of tragedy. And finally, for this skillful analysis most of all - cutting through all of Chandler Halderson's convoluted misdirection and seemingly endless twisted breadcrumb trails of lies, to draw us instead the clearest road map to the truth: the one that ends in a verdict of "Guilty". The prosecutor somehow managed to finally say everything that captures the sense of depravity, our shared and bottomless disgust with the defendant, and the juxtaposition of a desperate man with nothing but a pathetic fiction instead of a real life that seemingly felt nothing of butchering the two people whose only fault was unconditionally loving a monster.

[@Leonicles]

I wholeheartedly agree with your beautifully worded comment. But on a less painful note- are you a writer? If not, you should be! Based exclusively on how you wrote, I would definitely read your stuff 😆

[@peacebwithu1035]

his mother was probably his enabler, protecting him from his more strict father. she was the one who wanted to believe him.

[@lyetaherb4703]

Well said. FACTS‼

[@dontforgetangee]

Perfectly said.

[@maryannanderson2213]

"..only fault was unconditionally loving a monster." Wow! You're good!

[@dongross6624]

The jury will have to twiddle their thumbs for awhile, and come back with a guilty verdict. Nothing to deliberate.

[@debbie.doodle_]

Pretty much how it came down Barely 2 hours GUILTY

[@debbie.doodle_]

Rest In Peace Bart and Krista! Justice for your death has been served! May your family, especially Mitchell his fiancé and all your friends and family at least find some comfort that justice has been served. Chandler will be in prison the rest of his life! To Cathryn, Dulce, Cress James Papa and Mike May you all heal from this trauma!

[@sugargliderdude]

not only did he dismember his parents, he put their heads on the home fireplace.... horrendous...

[@myselfasevan]

this almost seems like a tv show with how good this prosecutor is

[@nutecolney3320]

The Best Prosecuter I have ever watched in my life, he is the only prosecutor I listened to the entire opening and Closing. He has everything in his brain- doesn't need a note book.

[@franceshaypenny8481]

He also doesn't have a shrill annoying voice, much to everyone's relief I'm sure.

[@treesab]

He's captivating!

[@Redwhiteandblue1_]

Kudos to both Attorney Brown and Attorney Raymond! You are the reasons why evil will never WIN! We are so PROUD OF YOU ...

[@jettyoeill]

Seems like Chazzle is drugged today, he can’t even fake doodle. No more McDonalds for you, adios!!!

[@joycemarie9702]

I hope the jury reaches a verdict today! No need for another day…..Chandler is enjoying his little field trips to the courthouse everyday…..hopefully it ends today!!

[@elizabethcollins5513]

this should really only take 5 minutes. in this case its not rocket science he is beyond guilty

[@anais4030]

@@elizabethcollins5513 and those 5 minutes should include them walking into the private room and out. That's how fast the verdict should be.

[@Justaskme781]

Where was he staying I didn't realize he was out on bail. But I did hear them say his bail was revoked

[@joycemarie9702]

@@Justaskme781 he was in jail the whole time. They revoke bail because he is as found “ guilty “…….if he could have posted $1,000,000. he would have been able to be free on bond while awaiting trial. Now that he has had the trial and found guilty they “revoke” the bail ….if he had been out on bail they would have “revoked his bail and he would have taken away to jail. I hope I explained it clearly 😊

[@noreenperez8666]

@@joycemarie9702 Nice t know🤷‍♀️

[@angeladavis1017]

This man made the defense team look like kindergartners who just wanted to “play around” in court. Excellent work!

[@texvanburen4566]

OJ is like "puh glad I haven't got these attorneys for my case!"

[@zr2jake]

Law enforcement vet here! We need more magnificent Prosecutorial performances like this! More honest Prosecutors!

[@formhubfar]

There really is no defence in this case but she had to say something, I doubt the jury will waste much time deliberating.

[@formhubfar]

@Stephanie J I have watched dozens of trials, Joel Guy Jr, Amber Guyger, Lyndsay Partin and many more, I watch them all like I am a member of the jury taking in all the facts and trying to keep an open mind, out of those I mentioned above I didnt believe Lyndsay Partin was indeed guilty because it was 47 seconds from Hannahs father dropped her off at Lyndsays home to Hannah collapsing and Lyndsay phoning Hannah's father, what sank Lyndsay was that she said under oath that she believed that punching and shaking a child were valid forms of punishment, Hannah's father was already on a final warning at work and I believe it was him who beat Hannah and dropped her off at Lyndsays home and Hannah collapsed and died 47 seconds later.., but this case has to be the most open and shut case I have ever watched.

[@mishuk5043]

Exactly 💯

[@mishuk5043]

@@formhubfar l agree 👍

[@formhubfar]

Guilty on all 8 counts.

[@bladeguru6358]

The fact that he knows and remembers everyone’s first and last name associated with the case (even neighbors kids) is all you need to know!! Outstanding!!

[@yesseniaayala2664]

The prosecution chewed and ate them alive! I’ve heard this multiples time, and don’t get tired of hearing it. I mean, how do you plead not guilty, and all your parents remains are at the house. Like CH didn’t think the cops were going to look at the house? He really thought he was going to get away with it, since he had gotten away with lies for years.

[@river8760]

William Brown is exceptional.

[@tmp1111]

When the camera pans to Chandler when Brown was describing the dismemberment you can see in his eyes he was remembering it. ( 2:40)

[@tristabrown7461]

Yes!!!!!!!! I just commented this exact thing before reading all the comments! Glad someone else noticed that!

[@13ritneyanne]

I noticed that too. So sinister

[@christerry182]

I’ve not watched a more effective, well spoken prosecutor EVER❤️

[@flower_goddess1279]

Sending lots of love , hugs and prayers to Mitchell in this very difficult time. Stay strong sweet son! Your parents will be very proud of you! You will get through this. You may have lost your birth mom and dad, but you have 100s if not 1000s of mom and dad who are hurting for you ! God bless you my darling !❤️🥰

[@nervesinapattern7261]

Beautiful message, I’m really hoping he can get through this and live a fulfilling life.

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

Meticulous prosecutors. Hope they are rewarded by the jury.

[@monicapaluski2512]

He killed his parents and he planned it after he knew his dad found out the truth about his lies of going to college. This guy needs to be put in prison for the rest of his life.

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

This guy is a very good public speaker. No uhhhssss, umms, long pauses. Etc. Very well rehearsed or hes just a natural talent

[@tristabrown7461]

Watch around the 2:45 mark and the prosecutor is saying, (I’m paraphrasing)“you saw the bones, but what comes before that? The skin, the muscles etc” and you can see chandler sorta nod like “yep, I remember that” …😐

[@christinewalter2782]

I noticed that too!!

[@Goldie9899]

Omg I have to go back and see that!! If he did that…that is absolutely beyond words!!

[@lacymacdougall9660]

You're reaching.. His head moved, not at all the same as nodding in agreement.

[@shelzblack488]

Yes he did

[@tonihollingsworth5676]

Mr Brown you are amazing!!! I work in the court system and have heard a lot of opening and closing statements and you, my sir, are brilliant!! Kudos to you on your spectacular performance!!

[@MegensBay]

I like the prosecutor’s subtle jabs at the defense attorney who did closing. He operates in a “world of common sense “ and does this “for a living “

[@ulftellander6303]

I never really liked proscutors.. Until now. Very powerful and honest summary of an awful crime.

[@BiologyIsHot]

I liked them until the end. They really slandered the PD office in an unfair way. We have a system that values the presumption of innocence. They have to respect the defendants wishes. They did the best you could expect for this case unless there is magical evidence out there that they just didn't bring forth in any form. You cannot have true justice without a public defense. I think that the PD did the best they could without horribly falsifying things.

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

Every time I hear an awful closing, I drift back to this opening & closing .

[@jonathanmthomas2728]

I love this prosecutor in chief. His opening statement was compelling, his closing rebuttal was amazing. He knew this case from front to back, knew the name of all the witnesses, never had to refer to notes. This guy is awesome. And i normally don't like prosecutors.

[@doreendaykin6693]

Wow!! Ouch!! “The Defence attorney just asked you as a Jury to LIE!!!” That was a slam! Sometimes the truth hurts.

[@franceshaypenny8481]

It may seem harsh, but he was trying to tell the jury that there is no other way to defend this guy other than to lie, lie like he does - and that's all they had up their sleeve was more lies. Not the best of defenses to be sure, but they just had nothing with this swine, absolutely nothing. If I had been his attorney, I'd have tried to get him a deal of some kind, not dragged everyone through a brutal trial based on a nothing defense. So in a way, they kind of deserved that shot, if only for going through with this trial and traumatizing everyone forever.

[@Goldie9899]

I would think and hope they tried to get this pos to take a deal and not go to trial!! I’m sure the state offered one to find out where the rest of his parents are! Imo…I think this narcissistic psycho is still living in fantasy land and believes he can beat this!!

[@cherylpa527]

What that monster did is so horrific. I feel sorry for his defense attorney's, it was their job to defend something that is indefensaible, so they should not be bashed. The 23 yr old monster is the only one who deserves bashing. I hope he gets the karma due him, not only prison . RIP Bart and Krista 😢

[@jennifermariejoyce]

They had nothing to work with, but that’s part of being a defense attorney. I know what you mean about feeling sorry for them, that’s my instinct also, but it’s what they signed up for. I do not like how the jury was spoken to (and yelled at) during the defense closing. No jury should ever be condescended to.

[@pmitchell6819]

They had to get up there to defend this depravity because with all the evidence he pleaded ‘NOT GUILTY’! So he hasn’t destroyed his own life….he had to make everyone living who cared about the POS live through the deceit, murders, and that poor young lady…knowing not only was she sleeping in the home of this waste of life but did it with parts on his parents in the freezer .

[@redbouquetaida1598]

She should have fought more and seed doubt in our minds. I know she doesn't have much material, but she is not doing much at all!

[@ajordan1976]

She didn't put up any fight. She failed. Miserably!

[@robinl6659]

I don’t feel sorry for them at all as they KNOW what happened and chose to play this game! They can eat their loss!

[@laurenwilson2145]

Excellent prosecutor! Thank you Mr. Brown, gave me chills listening to this closing.

[@kathygriffith1885]

Excellent job by the State in this case!! Bravo Well done!!

[@jemsar2]

No Nonsense here. I bet that Chandler thinks he's walking.

[@stormyweather835]

Love the Judge

[@stormyweather835]

@kathy Griffith agree excellent job! We didn’t even get to see or hear all the evidence but what was, was enough. Love the Judge.

[@geoffpoole483]

@@stormyweather835 Judge has Judge David Wolfe vibes.

[@nkhirdaji]

This man is the best public speaker I have ever seen/heard. Ever.

[@garywatson]

If I ever commit a series of violent felonies, I sure hope I’m not prosecuted by William Brown.

[@annetterichards4072]

@@harrietdevine4655 What useless defense attorneys. But I am sure they knew that the evidence is overwhelming and their only job is mitigating at the sentence hearing.

[@CJLOVE23]

@@harrietdevine4655 😂😂 What? You wouldn’t hire Janice Soprano to defend you?

[@amandahibler]

I literally just commented something almost identical!!!!!!! Lol

[@amandahibler]

However the judge was a gem.

[@garywatson]

@@amandahibler Reminded me of Burle Ives if you are old enough to remember him.

[@makeupqueen130]

The Prosecution's rebuttal was the first time I've seen passion from either side. I love the Prosecution I just haven't seen the usual passion in this case from either side until today. I thank the State and pray Chandler is put away for life. I hope this can start the healing process for everyone involved in this tragedy 🙏

[@mahimaparmar304]

I think there was quite a passion from the state, opening statement, throughout the testimonies and then closing statement. It was the defense that lacked.

[@giovanna722]

@@mahimaparmar304 Most definitely. Just because it's low key and controlled doesn't mean there hasn't been passion, except for the defense. It's been incredible to watch.

[@Wkd183]

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[@Protectra]

So… you didn’t watch the opening statement by this guy? He was very passionate in both the opening and closing.

[@thewolf5444]

With so many prosecutors out there commanding large teams and on huge ego trips. It's really refreshing to see a prosecutor that talks brilliantly, stating facts and able to put true criminals behind bars. This guy is the epitome of what a prosecutor should be

[@AzimuthTao]

This was obviously a slam-dunk case but William Brown made it as solid as a rock. Both his opening and his rebuttal.

[@bobbyswain7049]

Nothing short of spectacular.....this man has perfected his craft

[@kerryfrontino914]

William Brown. I kneel before you. Absolutely ASTOUNDING. Not just what you presented but your attitude towards the jury etc but mostly the victims. Calling them by name. - care to work in Western Australia??? Congratulations and Well Done.

[@marleen1408]

I guess this was the only time I've seen passion from the defense ...right when they were accused of asking the jury "to lie one last time" for that "shell of a person".

[@amandahibler]

Note to self: Don’t commit heinous crimes in Dane County, Wisconsin, as Assistant District Attorney William Brown might be your prosecuting attorney and therefore you have no chance as the jury will 100% find you guilty. In fact I’m not going anywhere near Dane County just on the off chance I am wrongfully accused of a crime!!!!!! ADA Brown, well done.

[@glamdolly30]

What a rare and precious gem William Brown is, a lawyer who not only accurately grasps and prioritises the most important facts of a big criminal case, but can communicate them to a jury in a straightforward, easy to understand and eloquently performed presentation. I hope the two defence attorneys were taking notes! Bravo Mr Brown! Here in the UK, we are proud of our lawyers. But I must admit, very few match your level of excellence. William Brown was without question the star of the Chandler Halderson double murder trial. He did the victims Krista and Bart Halderson a huge service in restoring their dignity to them, and delivering justice to the son who so hideously betrayed them. His calm professionalism, warmth and humanity, brought daily comfort to those who mourned the couple's loss, and the destruction of a once united family. Superb work Sir!

[@chrisj1477]

Eloquent summary of Mr Brown's performance. Thank you!

[@glamdolly30]

@@chrisj1477 Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@nancyanderson2032]

wow! closing arguments by prosecution of both lady and man were great!! defense had nothing but word salad!

[@pmitchell6819]

I really don’t understand why he pleaded ‘not guilty’!! With the mountain of evidence ….he was maybe finally relevant or so he thought….further evidence if depravity in making his family and his parents close friends have to testify…reliving this horrific loss when there was no defense! What a coward and soulless human carcass. I’m not trying to come up with a dense but if your pleading NG I’m surprised defense didn’t call for a psych evaluation….I mean it was something….thought his clarity in each move after killing them..he was certainly competent. He could have used the Mendez brothers tactic. Glad he didn’t. Maybe the one good cell in his entire miserable soul was to not make up yet another pathological lie that would be a further assault to This was a most impressive group of outstanding professionals across every angle of the search, discovery and finding a mountain of evidence. The people and the people whose job put them on finding every piece of evidence and how the prosecutors skills were aided by such competent officers, forensics, anthropology, etc. I mean do they have the good fortune of having the people at the top of their profession working in this community, township, city, county all part of this township!!! The great teamwork by law enforcement…never seen such a competent group of witnesses all in one trial. They all deserve a big collective pat on the back for all their participation…taking each discovery further in presenting evidence that. Left no doubt of his guilt.

[@nancyanderson2032]

@@pmitchell6819 yeh its shameful to make his family have to not only relive the murders. they were forced to look at the most horrific photos of what he did. if he had a drop of emotion he could have sparred so many heart breaks of ALL the people. he should have plead guilty and just went to prison

[@Protectra]

The defense was absolutely atrocious

[@BiologyIsHot]

@@pmitchell6819 he may have not even gotten offered a plea deal. Maybe there is reliable reporting on that but the prosecution usually only offers it if they think their case has some holes. The defense on the meanwhile needs to respect the client's wishes (I.e. no guilty plea, insanity plea etc). They did a good job considering the case they had to defend against.

[@jmsfaith2181]

These two attorneys for the state really did an amazing job on this case. And excellent delivery from Mr. Brown!! Breaking down all that evidence and Chandler's whereabouts. Just amazing!!! In the time it took Chandler to plan this murder he could've gotten a simple meaningless job at McDonalds or online, wherever, and a room somewhere if he wanted to avoid a fight with his dad over the school situation. He murdered these wonderful people because he couldn't come up with another lie to explain all the previous lies. Just absolutely crazy!!

[@marissapugliese8752]

I’m sure it will take 20 minutes to deliberate. This guy is a monster.

[@MummaMia5]

Exactly! Yes it did.

[@robb3545]

Got here late how long was the jury out.? Is 20min for real. Probably took 15 minutes to dot I's and cross the T's. GOOD

[@snail8926]

@@robb3545 news is saying 2 hrs

[@robb3545]

@@snail8926 thx 👍🏻

[@barnabascollins4625]

5 minutes

[@jtiger1062]

William brown is a such phenomenal Prosecutor…so eloquent…love listening to him ….RIP to the parents 🥲🥲🥲

[@rabbitsrule9437]

This judge makes everything so clear stating a rebuttal is the last word. Makes it quite a simple process

[@luismanuel2612]

The persecution & the investigation team did a great job. The evidence against Chandler is overwhelming ...

[@carolmahoney2109]

William Brown is the best prosecutor I've ever seen. Than goodness he was assigned this case, this monster should never see the light of day again.

[@slaphappyduplenty2436]

That judge is so classy.

[@Grizzlycubby]

When the prosecutor finished I almost stood up and applauded

[@blythe4567]

The defense had NOTHING. The prosecutors did a wonderful job of reaffirming this.

[@Rebecky31]

Worst defense closing I’ve ever heard.

[@MoonChild-po9du]

This was the prosecutor

[@jennifermariejoyce]

The defense closing was terrible!

[@citrusbloom7504]

The Caitlin Upton of the court room.

[@zeekkeez3488]

"yEaH iM gOnNa ObJeCt NoW." What, Defense Team. Couldn't resist making yourselves look like idiots one last time?

[@Protectra]

LMAO

[@nicoles8176]

I have two rotten birth parents who didn’t want me when I was born. I was raised by my grandma and grandpa. I met my birth mother at 12 and ran away from home at 16. She was not a nice person. I Had no money. I didn’t speak well English. came from China few years earlier. I don’t care for my birth mother but I will never kill her. Believe me I hate her. I still do. I always tell myself, the best revenge is to be a better person and be successful when I grow up. I thank God and all the angels watching over me all these years, so don’t understand how this man can chopped up his parents. They seem like good parents.

[@jojocanon2803]

Just go quiet with yourself & think about what this man did to his parents. It's difficult to go there. The EVIL it takes to do something like this to anyone...much less your parents...your loving mother. I still cannot fathom this...

[@lacymacdougall9660]

MUCH easier to fathom than parents killing their children...

[@jojocanon2803]

@@lacymacdougall9660 that's for sure ugh

[@13ritneyanne]

Exactly! My mind can't even go there it's horrible

[@Lunchladydoyle]

Defense attorney : I object !! The prosecution is making my closing argument look amateurish and pathetic !!

[@zm6ie]

the shots of chazzle writing things down always kill me. what could he possibly be writing 😭

[@juliebee4841]

Even from the side view, he has dead eyes. Very disturbing.

[@amandamarie740]

Whoa! The first time Chandler decides to speak he is saying that he is wanting to appeal his convictions…(HE HASNT EVEN BEEN TOLD THE SENTENCING, he’s just saying I’m not guilty at all! Wtf) Then he says it’s not that I don’t have feelings I was told not to show them, then proceeds not to say sorry or anything! The balls on this guy On my god!

[@Frogger790]

Great Closing!!! I hope the prosecutor sees my comment. I’m not a an attorney but I hung on each word and it painted a vivid picture. 👍🏼

[@kristiesmith3843]

Well done Mr Prosecutor. You laid it all out to that jury. The lies, lack of remorse. So many things that clearly point to Chandler. His fate was in the jury’s hands & they made the right decision. He is a Monster to do such horrible, unspeakable things when he murdered his parents and all because they had caught on & instead of fessing up, he made his parents pay the ultimate price and with such extreme levels of cruelty. My mind is convinced based on the evidence and the lies which all could’ve so easily been avoided before he committed such a heinous act. May God have the mercy on his soul. The mercy he did not show to his own parents who were, by all accounts, very good people.

[@MortgageGirl7]

Bravo 🙌 The prosecutor is absolutely amazing! I am shocked Chandler went to trial. Because I would think he wouldn’t all these lies to come out. He must be disassociating himself because he has zero expressions.I pray Bart and Krista RIP. 🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏

[@polly6336]

He was probably more concerned about being labelled a murderer than a liar.

[@ColoradoMelody]

I think they went to trial, because he wasnt offered a plea..?

[@MortgageGirl7]

@@polly6336 Touché 😂 Good point.

[@MortgageGirl7]

@@ColoradoMelody Got it👍 I read a comment that he was but didn’t like it. Makes sense.

[@kyleanderson2949]

‘Okay, I’m going to object now’. Over what, the truth? Get outta here

[@shivaniayers7086]

No more soda for you Chazzy baby

[@Dchong092]

They have soda in prison

[@shivaniayers7086]

@@Dchong092 wellll his mommy won't be buying it for him..he will have to work for it..

[@karincelliers9128]

This prosecutor is amazing. My respect and admiration!

[@regineuhe6657]

He didn't have to do that, accuse the defense lawyer... with appelate courts being so sensitive lately about smallest things, he certainly didn't need to, overwhelming evidence, excellent procecution team.

[@jennifermariejoyce]

Yeah, he shouldn’t have, but I highly doubt it will cause problems on appeal. In other cases, maybe yes, but not this one.

[@LillysConner]

Well I guess he just had to call the defense out, telling the jury to lie to the people that he did not kill his parents. Wait didn't she accuse the jury of lying too in her defense closing?

[@peaceblossom5852]

@@LillysConner Yes, she basically stated it is “unrealistic” that they didn’t search information or be exposed to all the media. That they lied every day to the judge when he asked them if they had. I think it was good that the prosecutor called her out on that!

[@BHeart-lw1di]

But she did lie! Her opening statement she said that Chandler did not kill his parents, and then in the closing the other defense attorney basically said that he did but it was an accident. Just like the closing defense attorney said you can't have it both ways. Bart and Krista are dead, they died in their home, no one else was in the home, impossible to shoot yourself in the back at point blank range, so not a accident. Chandler lied and covered it up as well.

[@jennifermariejoyce]

@@BHeart-lw1di She did lie, but closing arguments are opinion-based, so they can say whatever they want about the case. What they can’t do is accuse or strongly imply that the other side is actively attempting to not uphold the letter of the law. They both messed up there, but I think his error was righteous. Doesn’t matter what I think :)

[@thistIedo]

I can't be the only one who was bracing for applause after that closing argument!!!

[@tmcurly]

Thank you prosecutor! Loved your work!

[@keikeihendrix3646]

How To Bury A Murderer in 20 Minutes or Less!!! Great job!!

[@citizen116]

Cant wait to get mr rackets view of this closing. Coming soon. L&C should hire Nick to consult. Good info.

[@kass_G59]

GUILTY!

[@katuhstrofik]

I could watch Mr. Brown do prosecutor things all day. Man is an artist.

[@pattywolford]

I love this prosecutor!

[@gretchenzwicker338]

You can see a lot in Mr. Haldersons eyes in this Prosecution rebuttal

[@jennifermariejoyce]

A lot of icy nothingness.

[@dianafrancisco9689]

@@jennifermariejoyce I have been saying that the whole trial … IF I were being accused of this horrific crime against my folks ? I would have been a total melt down the whole time OUTRAGED AND DEVASTATED just having to see crime screams and evidence … only a guilty soulless person could sit there as he has this whole time

[@jennifermariejoyce]

@@dianafrancisco9689 That’s how anyone wrongly accused would act, with virulent outrage. Chaz just sits there, with his lack of empathy and inability to read a room … like the cold blooded murderer he is.

[@franceshaypenny8481]

I wouldn't be surprised if he's still pretending to have problems from his fake head injury.

[@Goldie9899]

You definitely can but I wish in cases like this…we could see the defendants faces entirely!!

[@JessLBreen]

Baby he puts C. Vera to shame on this closing argument...She needs to take notes! I would bet my bank that he would take her 10 out of 10 times on any case, any day

[@dabronxmom1120]

Perfect response ......Medical examiner "Her legs didn't just fall off!"

[@michaelnorris2765]

This will be wrapped up today. Guilty verdict

[@ceci7962]

“OK I’M GOING TO OBJECT THAT!!” LOL 😂 Yeah well you didn’t the whole trial.. so it’s a good thing you show a lil competence.. 😂

[@AlyxCoe]

The ultimate irony is when the defense objects when Brown says they're lying to the jury. Lying is all Chandler ever did.