Robert durst jury shown the jinx finale at murder trial

What a fascinating and unusual development in a murder trial!

In the trial of Robert Durst, a real estate heir accused of murdering his friend Susan Berman in 2000, the jury was unexpectedly shown the finale of the HBO documentary series "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst" on Monday, March 8, 2021.

The documentary series, which aired in 2015, explored Durst's life and the unsolved murders of three women, including Berman. The finale of the series featured an interview with Durst, in which he appeared to confess to the murders, including Berman's.

The jury was shown the finale as part of the prosecution's case, as they sought to demonstrate that Durst had a motive to kill Berman and that he had a history of violence and deception. The prosecution argued that Durst's words in the documentary were a confession, and that they showed his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The defense, on the other hand, argued that the documentary was edited to make Durst appear guilty, and that his words were taken out of context. They also pointed out that Durst had not been under oath during the documentary interview, and that his words were not a formal confession.

The jury's reaction to the documentary was not publicly disclosed, but the unexpected twist added a new layer of drama to the trial. The case is ongoing, and the jury is still deliberating on Durst's guilt or innocence.