Please, stop asking if people watched the trial. Your intent is to demean someone's opinion. But guess what? Their opinion is just as much valid as yours! Imagine that...
I think it finally dawned on me why this trial seems so reckless, and how anyone could be charged with what evidence was presented in court. Originally, the charges were because of a theory the state had that involved Jason, Shayne both being heavily involved. Once immunity was given to Shayne, and from what I briefly research today, that immunity was based on Shayne knowing where Holly was buried. But something changed with the state, and they had different thoughts, tried to withdraw the immunity. Shayne commits suicide. They no longer have him to back up a theory. They go to Jason, his theory is nothing like Shayne nor Dylan's... so they have to regroup, and decide if their theory has changed. Guess the state decided to go with Jason's theory...and this trial is the result.
While all the defendants lived fairly close to each other, the most evidence was the closest to Shayne's. The 'barn' being right across the road from his trailer. BUT...can't try a dead person and the state must have someone in prison for this crime... enter all blame going to Zach.
I haven't watched all the former court proceedings prior to this trial. I started watching some from Shayne's dealing today, but didn't get through them all.
But, the jury doesn't have that option. They can't go back and see prior court. They ONLY know what was presented in this court. Or at least they are only suppose to know what's in court in now. That's why I keep saying I don't think the jury has enough of the puzzle to see a clear picture.
Heck, how many felonies did Jason have? Didn't I see more than 2 dozen? None of these males were upstanding citizens! NONE! So how did it all fall on Zach over Jason or Shayne or Dylan? I know the others haven't gone to trial yet. So why was Zach's case heard first? The state usually has a game plan when picking which to charge, which to bring to court, which to offer immunity, etc. WHY ZACH? Because, IMO, he is a danger to society, wrecked havoc within that community for a long time, and SOMEONE has to pay for this! Nevermind all the times he was in trouble, and received such a short sentence, or probation when he could have been locked up. Same with all these perps... they should have been locked up! Was it because of who they knew? For gosh sakes, there was LE living in the areas near them, but noone knew the drug mess going on? It was like they just skated through life, doing whatever they wanted, getting a tap on the hand saying NO NO, and sent on their way! Frustrating!