Watching these videos makes me appreciate my freedom, my apartment with wack water pressure, my gf, my friends and all the possibilities that lay ahead of me. Life is good.
@David Lopez I pray to the goddess every day to keep me safe from major fuckups like this one....in a twinkling it can all be taken away...remember this....act accordingly to see that it does not happen to you...rip to all murder victims...
I got showed a graphic add of a texting and driving accident. I was so scared to even get in a car. I’m okay now but it was a little to frightening for nine and ten year olds
4:00 look at the sheer differences in these two women’s reactions. One (in the green) who loved the victim hardly able to hold herself together, and the one who took the victims life away. Wow ice cold
Yeah. One is happy, sad, grieving. The other is sad she has to go to prison. Unbelievable how cold she is. Over some money. Blows my mind what people will do to get some money.
Wow, the judge was truly in charge of her courtroom and the audience knew it. Graceful, up front, and appreciative of her jury. Much respect to you, your Honor.
I agree as per prior to the verdict. Once the verdict was rendered, she should have given the defendant the choice to leave the court room prior to her rendering all the mundane things she covered - though beneficial to you and the jury perhaps more so. It was unnecessary that a defendant there and have to hold her emotions any longer than she cared to.
Maggie Margaret The person she shot thought Ashely McArthur was her friend. It’s very disturbing. If she wanted her emotions to be considered she shouldn’t have killed. Imagine she was a man that killed the woman would you care about his emotions? You might still but just a thought.
I swear judges do that on purpose man. They know talking about simple things like “watch out for the weather and free to go home” is a small reminder to the murderer that those things will never apply to them again
You are so right. Taking a human life is too easy for some people. An armed combatant is necessary but it is still a human life eliminated. I do not understand the ability to kill for money - jealousy etc.
OCS DEVIL DOG you are correct and no one or no thing is worth my freedom. She should have just told Taylor she spent her money. The consequences would have been less harsh than a life sentence. Oh heck no!
This Judge deserves ultimate respect! She is appreciative of the jury and in complete control of the courtroom. She appears sensitive to the needs of all the people in the courtroom. We need more judges like her on the bench that are fair and have common sense. Hats off to this Judge!
I cannot begin to imagine what it’s like to be convicted of 1st degree murder then having to listen to the judge chat lightly with the jurors about the weather before telling them they’re free to go. Ouch. A well-deserved ouch of course, but ouch nonetheless.
First you have to be able to kill Someone . Then you can sit through a casual conversation after being convicted and suffer as deserved. She’s a sick , evil human being.
Judges are too freakin casual... This is a courtroom, not a soapbox. Keep it formal & professional. Judges think they can do whatever they want & that they're above everyone else. Watch all the judges on RUclips getting pulled over who think laws don't apply to them.
I love how the judge addressed the court room before the verdict was read. I have not seen that from any other judge before. The way she addressed the jury afterwards as well, thanking them with specific examples too. This judge is well spoken and she speak extremely clear and percise without having to raise her voice in order for the entire court room to hear her.
I have seen that sort of closing with more judges in the last few years - that said it is reasonable to remember that what we see 'streamed' is not necessarily all. I think if you know in your heart you are guilty and your counsel talk about that with you ( and any good defense team would) You would expect to hear it - not every sentence but the overall nature. Juries often have a meeting with the jury after a trial has finalised to take on any concerns - not about the trial so much but about their own individual issues or difficulties emotionallly.
Always disappointed when they don't have the camera on the murderer when the verdict is being read. We don't need, or want to see the clerk reading it.
We also live within a society and justice system that holds certain truths to be evident; one of those being the ability of the human heart, body and soul to be rehabilitated. Without that belief, people either fall into the ill(mentally unfit) or irredeemable (inherently evil)., and as such, members in the second class should be put to death. I'm not dictating pro's and con's, mind you...
Yeah it doesn't make sense. If you watch a bunch of those true crime shoes (Forensic Files, etc.) you can see the range of sentences people get for these carefully planned 1st degree murders. 15 years for that guy, life for that guy. It's inconsistent.
She was no friend...a friend doesn't do that to another friend....Ashley is cold hearted, she saw an opportunity to become $100,000 richer and acted upon it. Very Sad
I think freedom is precious! I can go and do things I want even though I have no money! The birds flying, the sunshine on my window, buying my groceries; and cook what I want to eat; see or call my friends anytime; see a movie anytime; all these things are better than the $34,000!!! Helping a friend is happiness to me!!!
She is in a state of shock, frozen. She could have been outside enjoying the simple things in life like going to the grocery store, making some tea in the morning, watching tv even with the annoying commercials we hate in normal life. Lifting her head up to the sun when it's a nice day etc. Probably dawns on her that all those simple yet so important things called freedom are gone! Now she can sit and rot in jail thinking about that and for what?! She chose to end this poor woman's life and her own. Pfff I will never understand these kind of things.
Me neither. I agree with you that she definitely looks like it is finally hitting her that she is going to rot in prison at least for the next 25 years. I'm sure she probably is reflecting on everything she threw away. Alot of times we look at the murderers and it is hard to tell if they are experiencing any emotion at all. She was greedy and and she could have just told Taylor she stole the money-or used it- and arrange a way to start paying it back. Worst case scenario Taylor filed charges or sued her for the money. She didn't have to kill her over it. Now she will waste the rest of her good/40's and 50's years in prison. IF she ever makes parole what can she do with her life when she gets out? She has always been a ho/slut two timing cheating type of woman so.......
With "people" like her, the "money" itself is just a part of their evil, so the amount doesn't matter, they're narcissistic and would kill even for $500 if they felt it was justifiable, their belief system is so warped and evil, that the ONLY thing they care about is their selfish, narcissistic needs, and I know because I was engaged to a narcissist like her. After investing $100,000 into her and her children who weren't mine, she threatened to kill me with a knife and meant it, thankfully, I got out before she could do so in my sleep.
ive been on two juries one was a murder, they treat you extremely well as a juror. I did have one female guard at the door who was garbage, but she is nothing the actual important people treat you well.
LOL that would have been so painful for the defendant - just told she was guilty and then has to listen to 10 minutes of the jury being thanked while she sits there and has to stew with the fact shes going to jail but without actually being told that and having it explained by the judge.
A man once said "there's a little larceny in all of us." This woman had everything she needed for a good life. It's mind boggling how twisted things can get.
That poor lady sitting in the audience is heart broken. I felt bad for her. Not sure whose side she was on, but regardless she is hurting. Prayers for her and all those involved or affected.
I thought the judge was ridiculously obsequious toward the jurors, constantly and unnecessarily praising them for simply sitting there and listening. I would run through a brick wall to get away from her!! *This trial took ONE WEEK, ffs!* Typically, juries sit through _WEEKS and MONTHS_ of trials for first degree murder, and even second degree, with thousands of exhibits to keep straight instead of the maybe 25 exhibits here….this trial was the fastest and easiest trial I’ve ever watched, and I’ve watched at least 50.
@@voraciousreader3341I have to agree. I thought she spoke to the courtroom audience as if they were kindergartners. Especially to say, “there has been enough upset”? What could someone in the audience have said that would be more upsetting than someone getting murdered in cold blood?
@@sandraday6955 FYI it was more to it than that. Her ex Husband stole $ from her. It was from the accident she had. Then a judge wanted her to split what was leftover from that. Crazy stuff.
I had a female roommate who tried to kill me for moving out on her. She used a hammer and knife on me. She could have been sent to a mental health institution for the criminality INSANE, but she didn't want to be classified as crazy. She died in prison
@David Vance , the woman she stole from and killed, took money she wasn't supposed to, in order to hide it from divorce proceedings so that her ex-husband would not be able to get part of it. she gave the money to mcarthur to hold and mcarthur killed her.
It's pretty heartbreaking seeing Cassandra right behind Ashley trying her hardest not to break down and Ashley just sitting there looking empty like I get waiting to break down til ur alone but the empty look is just unsettling
@@tommyhemlock7915 thanks for that info... I looked at some other RUclips's videos on this case and it explained the relationships. Cassandra was having a tough time keeping her emotions controlled. I can't begin to try to understand how each 'side' feels.
Me too! They kind of gave it away with “sentencing” lol. I feel sorry for Taylor’s girlfriend Cassandra or Cassie. You can see her trying to keep it together.
@@erinm3980 in gonna look out for ya in future trials. I've noticed a very specific group of us chatting comments back & forth. You are absolutely at the top of my list!!! Sorry about the sentencing part but it really couldn't be avoided. It was already public knowledge that if she was found guilty it was the ONLY sentence.
Nikki Thank You So Much! I ALWAYS like what you have to say! And, I was kind of joking about the “Sentence” title we all knew it was inevitable. Best Regards Always 😊
So true!!!! Especially South Florida crazy with the women. This lady here is just an example. Y’all have heard of “Florida man”... but he doesn’t come close to the crazy women here!!! Bats*%# Crazy and will kill you, chop you in to pieces, burn you to ashes and then bury you!
Not at all, modern society is another prison if you are an unattractive male, society despises you, people automatically put obstacles and you remain less than a prisoner, might as well justify that unfounded hate that society has to all unattractive males
and ego,bias toward the citizens in the general court.but praise for the jury that "worked so hard"on this case. been on juries and if you think it is hard you've been living under your bed.
Seems people like to be disempowered. And she’s full of herself and like to point out how great her and her staff are. Came off as rude in my eyes. This is not a kindergarten. Even at the police she pointing fingers and telling not do this and that.
The judge is just so graceful, I really like her a lot. She is able to exert complete control over the audience and everyone in the courtroom. Her words, her posture, her style and her profound compassion about being a judge is what make her unique and different from any other judges.
@@dorisbrannon5141 that would be nice, if she knew her place and stayed there. The moment she threatened people with contempt she proved herself a crooked scumbag. Judges don't get to conjure law on a whim, no matter how noble they think the notion. In that moment she traded actual justice for a facade. Pathetic!
Bill, with all due respects she does not look pure evil, in my opinion. She looks kind of scared. And it seems once the sentencing was complete the scared feeling left her, she willingly gave her fingerprints and let herself be handcuffed, ready to spend the remainder of her life in an orange jumpsuit behind walls, completely managed by others, without any choices, and without any privacy.
@@maximilian200057 Not true: She received a mandatory life without parole sentence for 1st degree murder. The 25 to life was *in addition* for committing that murder with a firearm. Plus, she was already busy serving 7 years, to be followed by 3 years probation, in an unrelated fraud & racqueteering case. She's *never* getting out of prison, no matter what her behavior behind bars is.
What’s hard for me when watching McArthur’s stone face as the jury is being polled, is seeing the contrasting pain and grief in Cassandra’s face, right behind her!
She shot her best friend, Taylor Wright, in the back of the head and then buried her on the victims family’s property underneath concrete; she killed her best friend for $34,000.
@@Slamber77 Wow that seems like such a trivial amount to do something like that for... I saw a video where they even have her on camera purchasing the bag of cement.
Cassandra 💜🙋🏻♀️🕯 you don’t know me.... I wanted to say I cried with you, I felt your pain but of course not yours entirely. You are wonderful, you are loved, your composure during testimony was incredible. Well done to you beautiful lady. You poured your heart and soul into solving this alongside the brilliant detective work. I want to salute you. May you heal as best you can, breath again, find comfort once again and ultimately find the future love and happiness you deserve. You’re awesome, truly. So admirable. 👑 Rest in peace Taylor. 🌈💕🕯🐾🌱 ❤️💕🌱🐾✨🌙 ❤️
Woah, chill out man lol. That's ridiculous to think that being laid off leads to murder.. I may be broke, but I have common sense. In addition, addictions to murder....not having a shitty vehicle u idiot.
@@Jimmy911ism Bro he’s just enjoying what he has in life- not that serious. I think think this guy is making the best of his situation. And I respect it. I apologize for interrupting this, but I believe that he seems like a decent guy.
A pretty good one I think but yes it could be better but ... dont just look at the bad deeds of a few to judge the rest of the world based on them ...please .
She seemed so annoyed and inconvenienced when Taylors aunt was reading her victims impact statement. No remorse whatsoever. She's a cold and calculated killer.
A great judge here. Took time out to graciously thank the jurors for dealing expertly with a harrowing case of pure greed and murderous intent. She's a star and a terrific human being.
+:1:3:0:5:5:0:1:7:3: 9:8whatzpp her I was like this be'fore I know who can he:lp you out text her now she can solve your problem:: don't waste your time here,,,
I find it hilarious how in many of these cases after handing down a life sentence, they're always like, "Oh, and apart from spending the rest of your life in jail, you also gotta pay like $500 in fines and costs."
I'm so glad to hear from people who totally believe in the after life cause it's when we see God in the flesh, in the meantime He bless us with you and others on earth who has faith, love and beliefs in Him to do good will to others till we see Him one day. God bless you dear friend in Jesus 🙏💯
No it will be this life, if you make it to paradise, God saw your heart and you remained in his light and recieved everlasting life, not ever getting sick not ever dying not ever losing a friend not ever having tears of pain not ever being in pain you will be in life forever never to die. You just do good in all the days you have left into judgement day.
This judge is awesome! She really rules her coutroom and was very kind and made everyone understand the importance of process of trial.she taught me how much work goes into a fair trial!!! She rocks!
For the comments I've seen asking what she did and what she received - She is found guilty of premeditated murder. She got premeditated life for murder and minimum 25 years for the firearm. Unfortunately, I did not hear the words "without parole." 😢 Prayers for the family. 🙏🏼
Lol yea I agree jury duty isn’t easy or fun but also people are people. Not robots. Trying to expect zero reactions for verdicts goes against everything we know about the brain. We can’t even always control reactions. That’s just a fact.
You can tell Cassandra really loved Taylor.... she was relieved at the verdict, and was in tears during the remaining proceedings. I feel sorry for her, as she lost someone dear to her.
@@joecook5689 Hello! No, it is from Austrian immigrants to the US in the 1800s.... their name was Koch, but it was changed when they entered the US. I married a second generation descendant, named Robert P Cook, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925.
The saddest thing is watching the face of the woman (Mother?) behind Ashley as the jurors are individually queried about their verdict @ 4:19 . The immense pain is almost overwhelming.
It was the victms girlfriend. They were living together at the time of the crime. Her interview with police is also on RUclips and extremely Heartbreaking to watch.
Cassandra's heartbreaking struggle to keep it together as they polled the jury made my heart ache. It's as though each person affirming, 'yes' gave witness and stood by Taylor's side. And they believed that, having found Ashley guilty, she should have consequences, and they were willing to speak clearly and audibly to that effect.
She is an outstanding Judge paying compliments to all. Explaining things to the people in the court etc. Giving the Jurrors the time to explain what they can do after. She is a Great Judge!
Love how the judge calmly set the expectations for decorum and restraint from the audience, forestalling the repulsive screaming and overly dramatic reactions that end up on Court Cam or Judge Judy type shows.
One of the quickest verdicts I've seen. The jury got it right. Ashley is a cold hearted murderous snake who only cared about herself. She not only caused pain to Taylor's loved ones but she caused pain to her own. That was her daughter running out the courtroom in tears. All for what? $34,000? To romance a ex con boy toy? Senseless. My condolences to Taylor's loved ones and glad she got justice. 🙏 Ex: She should've gotten life w/o parole
rhea x I just went back and listened. That got by me. I’m stumped. I live in Florida and it was always LWP for murder in the first degree. They must have changed it and I didn’t know. And I’m a former Law Enforcement Officer. 😂 Now you’ve gone and made me research it lol.
B X this is petty I know but THANK YOU for spelling “should’ve” rather than using “should of”. I see that SO MUCH that I know some people think it’s correct.
The only knock i have on her is that she stated publically where people could find the lawyers. Like....give them a package with that info dont state it on broadcast
This judge is a class act. I wish that some of the judges i appeared before in 41 years of practice would have taken the time to explain to the audience what was about to take place and what she expected in her courtroom without barking orders or ordering extra bailiffs to be ready to act.
I find it shocking that judges are not trained in this kind of preparation. All judges should be judged themselves on their performance in the courtroom.
They areand SJY and some have been censured, reprimanded, or removed by the Supreme Court or by whatecver disiplinary system exists in their state . Issue arise from judicial temperment, lack of knowedge of the law and/or procedures (being reversed too many times on appeal), ethics violations, and conduct bringing discredit to the judiciary (this includes public conduct outside the courtroom), or leaving too many cases on the docket unresolved (not doing their job).
Psychopaths don't work like that. Follow the RUclips channel Acts17Apologetics. The guy makes perfect sence & stuffs but they don't tick that way. The introductory video in his channel goes pretty dark as he confesses his wrong doings.
@@avraamavramopoulos5567 don't know the actual facts of what???? She killed her friend from behind by putting a bullet in her brain after she stole the victim's $34,000+ money. She killed her in cold blood because of greed and evil!! THOSE are the actual facts with loads of evidence and circumstantial evidence to back it up. She is GUILTY BEYOND a shadow of a doubt!
I have one child, I always remind her that no matter what she is going thru she should always call home. We as parent always want to trust our children to get out there but when things like this happens it breaks my heart for both sides. We should always know what's going on in our children's life no matter how old they get. 😔
Yes, these videos should be taught to Jr high kids so they realize “being a criminal” or “criminal activity” is NOT the norm. They have control over their actions and the control to choose. These things need to be discussed.
Actually the parents should teach their children that. We need teachers to stay in their Lane and focus on education. Please do not give them any more freedom than they already have to raise your children. Get off your butt parents and show your children these videos instead of putting it on the teachers ridiculous.
Thank God, justice was served in this case! I know that there may not have been a lot of people there that cared too much about Taylor, but I do and no matter what anyone does or doesn't do in their lifetime, nobody deserves to die this way. Cassandra, I cannot imagine how incredibly difficult this whole ordeal has been for you. I give you so much credit for continuing to fight for truth and justice. Your heart obviously hurts, and I'm sure you feel so unbelievably betrayed and I'm sure, that after going thru this nightmare, you will question everyone that becomes your friend in the future, but try to believe that there are good people out there (most people are not like Ashley.)
I can well understand the weeping of the jury member. It is a heavy weight to make a decision that will effect the rest of a person's life. I was on a jury of a grandfather's DUI with his grandchild with him. He was obviously guilty and the jury found this to be true, unanimously. But, I was terribly sad over a grandfather being convicted of taking his grandchild out for ice cream. I hope he got help that would prevent this. But, after the verdict was read, the judge called us into the jury room and notified us that this was his sixth charge.
When the judge tells the jury "you're free to go home", Ashley felt that. I felt a fraction of that back in middle school when the teacher let the class out but me I had to stay because I had detention. The sadness I felt when I got to watch the rest of the students grab their backpacks and belongings and leave out that door into a bright and sunny day of freedom. Happily having fun with their friends as they leave. While I had to just sit there in class alone and just wondered what it feels like to be outside. Crappy feeling and I can only imagine how worse that must feel to do that for life. At that moment I knew to never be a bad person and just follow the rules. Life is just too beautiful to mess it up for someone else AND yourself. That'll be something I will teach my children.
Fortunately for you, whatever silly mistake you made as a child will never garner to the amount of damage this woman did to her loved ones and the victims. She will have to sleep on a cold cement bed with a single pad on it and the thinnest sheet to sleep at night. She can think about what the person she is and then think about what she needs to become to be a better person to maybe get to go outside like the rest of the jurors.
In your case, you probably sat in detention for an hour or two at most even though it probably felt a lot longer. I've never had detention but I do know it's nothing compared to being in prison which I've never experienced either, this lady will only see the sun in the prison courtyard for 25 years minimum and potentially for life and will never be fully free even if she gets out.
When the Judge asked her if she had anyhting to say, was a clue for an "Apology", but this creature is stone cold evil...she should have gotten No Possibility of Parole.
During the jury poll, The girlfriend of Taylor battling her emotions and almost breaking down, while Ashley sat there stone faced was extremely telling.
Watching this judge uphold so much resepect for the jury and there duty on a 5 day trial makes me feel good. Than I hear Elaine (amber heards lawyer) call the Jury cheaters and imply they went on social media and spoke to family during the trial (when they went home). Its crazy that she would go to multiple media outlets and imply that and discredit a jury who gave there attention fo 6 weeks.
My best friend stabbed, buried for 2 weeks till we got her back, 17 years minimum, our justice sentences are a joke. I'd settle for 25 at least. I miss you my friend Michelle more than I ever thought I could
My heart hurts for you💔 Your state has very ridiculous sentences for murder! Wasn't the killer charged for hiding your friends body? I am so sorry! Stay strong for your friends memory💞
When someone murders another there is never just one victim, ever..... It radiates out into the families and loved ones on both sides, they automatically become victims too and are suffering a prison sentence in their minds for life. The murderer has taken their lives too. Don't kill. Don't kill. Don't kill.
I’ve served jury duty twice, and I’m being honest when I say it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. (The other is childbirth!) It is a very serious matter when your decision decides someone’s fate. That’s why evidence has to be a sure thing because, bottom line, the law says “beyond a reasonable doubt” and that means everything. I didn’t eat and hardly slept the whole time, but I’m satisfied I made the right decisions. In fact, in one trial me and one other were the holdouts that made it a mistrial - we just did not have the evidence to send the guy up the river forever. Later I found out he was convicted but they found new evidence. So if you’re ever called, take it seriously and do your very best.
@@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043 true that gf Hey, let's hope that if I'm ever in court, it'll be where you were at (1 of 12) rather than the fool on trial 😲
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Watching these videos makes me appreciate my freedom, my apartment with wack water pressure, my gf, my friends and all the possibilities that lay ahead of me. Life is good.
True words and a clear perspective!
@David Lopez I pray to the goddess every day to keep me safe from major fuckups like this one....in a twinkling it can all be taken away...remember this....act accordingly to see that it does not happen to you...rip to all murder victims...
That's right! I used to work with a crazy woman with a very short fuse.
You're a half glass full guy , I like it and your comment has really got me thinking. Thank you
Kevin R you read my mind. Life is good everything you said 100%
Some of these court cases, should be shown at schools, once a week. Maybe it will help to avoid double tragedies.
i been saying what your saying for over 50 years .
@HIS Footprints OnWater I couldn't have put it better.
I got showed a graphic add of a texting and driving accident. I was so scared to even get in a car. I’m okay now but it was a little to frightening for nine and ten year olds
@@kenadieraj7189 Teacher's need to use discretion for appropriate ages, naturally.
HIS Footprints OnWater Absolutely!!! So very true.
What does it say about me that RUclips is always recommending me to watch murderers getting convicted and sentenced? 😅
It shows that our individual situations aren't this bad. It helps us know that it could always be worse
ArcadianGenesis DON’T DO IT THEN YOU WON’T END UP HERE LIKE THIS.
I’m with ya bro 😂
Ahahahaha. Me too!
@@MobstahLobstah Amen, Sir.
4:00 look at the sheer differences in these two women’s reactions. One (in the green) who loved the victim hardly able to hold herself together, and the one who took the victims life away. Wow ice cold
Isn't the woman in greeen weeping rather a friend / relative of Ashley McArthur weeping about the verdict?
No, the woman in green is Cassandra, the victim’s girlfriend.
@@glennmarshall5687 Ah, Thanks. I haven't been following the trial closely.
Yeah. One is happy, sad, grieving. The other is sad she has to go to prison. Unbelievable how cold she is. Over some money. Blows my mind what people will do to get some money.
Wow, the judge was truly in charge of her courtroom and the audience knew it. Graceful, up front, and appreciative of her jury. Much respect to you, your Honor.
This Judge is a gem... she always has order in her court!
Absolutely not. She comes across - as do many judges in many places - as arrogant, contemptuous of the people she is mandated to serve.
This Judge was horrible. Rushed through the whole process.
I agree as per prior to the verdict. Once the verdict was rendered, she should have given the defendant the choice to leave the court room prior to her rendering all the mundane things she covered - though beneficial to you and the jury perhaps more so. It was unnecessary that a defendant there and have to hold her emotions any longer than she cared to.
Maggie Margaret The person she shot thought Ashely McArthur was her friend. It’s very disturbing. If she wanted her emotions to be considered she shouldn’t have killed. Imagine she was a man that killed the woman would you care about his emotions? You might still but just a thought.
When the judge says 'you're free to go home' to the jury, Ashley felt that
Yeah I noticed that too
I swear judges do that on purpose man. They know talking about simple things like “watch out for the weather and free to go home” is a small reminder to the murderer that those things will never apply to them again
Sweet!
@@hidingid 👌👆♥️
I know !!!! 😶
Moral of the story. Just be a decent and kind human being. It isn’t hard.
LisatheGreatest - 👏👏👏👏Isn’t that the truth! TGR
You are so right. Taking a human life is too easy for some people. An armed combatant is necessary but it is still a human life eliminated. I do not understand the ability to kill for money - jealousy etc.
LisatheGreatest if everyone thought like that!! This was a good one 🤝
OCS DEVIL DOG you are correct and no one or no thing is worth my freedom. She should have just told Taylor she spent her money. The consequences would have been less harsh than a life sentence. Oh heck no!
Moral of the story, only let a queen ant into your life.🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🦸♂️🦸♂️🍾⛄
Don't think of it as "going to prison", Ashley, think of it as "moving to a gated community."
I know this a long time ago but i found your comment just now a d thought it was very clever !
🤣👍🏻
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 a gated community with NO view. 👍
😂😂😂
Hee hee hee!!
This Judge deserves ultimate respect! She is appreciative of the jury and in complete control of the courtroom. She appears sensitive to the needs of all the people in the courtroom. We need more judges like her on the bench that are fair and have common sense. Hats off to this Judge!
Yes my most respect to the judge.
Indeed. I was very impressed.
Amen
Off topic
In Fl First degree murder carries mandatory lwop
But she got a minimum of 25 years
How does that make sense
@@Unbreakable245
She is a woman.
I cannot begin to imagine what it’s like to be convicted of 1st degree murder then having to listen to the judge chat lightly with the jurors about the weather before telling them they’re free to go. Ouch. A well-deserved ouch of course, but ouch nonetheless.
First you have to be able to kill
Someone . Then you can sit through a casual conversation after being convicted and suffer as deserved. She’s a sick , evil human being.
Judges are too freakin casual... This is a courtroom, not a soapbox. Keep it formal & professional. Judges think they can do whatever they want & that they're above everyone else. Watch all the judges on RUclips getting pulled over who think laws don't apply to them.
@@the.mystery mostly the liberal ones
Well said, L M. That was a bit insensitive on the judge's part, to say the least.
Weird musings!
@@the.mystery, true to fact!
I can not understand why a person believes taken or ruining another person's life is okay, but when it come to them..... they can not handle it.
nuffflavor she handled it like a champ tho ?
She handled it very well actually.
Psychopathy
*cannot
@@January. u still under... stood though.
Just give me a make-up test....
I love how the judge addressed the court room before the verdict was read. I have not seen that from any other judge before. The way she addressed the jury afterwards as well, thanking them with specific examples too. This judge is well spoken and she speak extremely clear and percise without having to raise her voice in order for the entire court room to hear her.
the judge usually always thanks the jury.
👍
That is standard
They always say nice things about the jury, our system etc
I have seen that sort of closing with more judges in the last few years - that said it is reasonable to remember that what we see 'streamed' is not necessarily all. I think if you know in your heart you are guilty and your counsel talk about that with you ( and any good defense team would) You would expect to hear it - not every sentence but the overall nature. Juries often have a meeting with the jury after a trial has finalised to take on any concerns - not about the trial so much but about their own individual issues or difficulties emotionallly.
Camera person had one job: capture the defendant's face as the verdict is read 🙄
I agree. How annoying!
i know!!!!!
Our family always uses that phrase...."I gave mom ONE job", funny stuff.
Much Sunshine FFS!
That was so disappointing.
Always disappointed when they don't have the camera on the murderer when the verdict is being read. We don't need, or want to see the clerk reading it.
You know that woman who was in the center of the frame when the verdict was read? That's the killer.
@@MakerInMotion Did you even read my comment? It would have been nice to see AM's reaction as the clerk said guilty.
They did show her reaction
@@jangles55 Verdict read 3:32. Finally shows her 3:58.
@@theprodigalprophet That's ridiculous. Why did you 'watch' this, why not just read an article on it?
I can never understand a verdict of 25 years on a 1st degree. Life for a life. 100 years with no parole.
We also live within a society and justice system that holds certain truths to be evident; one of those being the ability of the human heart, body and soul to be rehabilitated. Without that belief, people either fall into the ill(mentally unfit) or irredeemable (inherently evil)., and as such, members in the second class should be put to death. I'm not dictating pro's and con's, mind you...
A 200 Euro fine and 6 months probation for a fatal hit and run. It happened last week here in wonderful Denmark.
11 lopes laughs in swedish
Yeah it doesn't make sense. If you watch a bunch of those true crime shoes (Forensic Files, etc.) you can see the range of sentences people get for these carefully planned 1st degree murders.
15 years for that guy, life for that guy. It's inconsistent.
Lol, it don’t matter if ur innocent or guilty, ur always gonna be found guilty especially if the media gets ahold of U.. proven fact..
I have never seen a judge with so much
Professionalism &
Good carácter.
It makes fell proud.!!!
Judge Stephen Everett, Dan Markel case. Same.
She killed her “friend” for nothing. It wasn’t her money. She didn’t want her to go to the police for spending it. She’s heartless.
She was no friend...a friend doesn't do that to another friend....Ashley is cold hearted, she saw an opportunity to become $100,000 richer and acted upon it. Very Sad
She's cold as ice.Unbelievable
@@reniserodriguez4644 why she was declared guilty but the judge said her she could go home... i don't understand :( i am so confused!
@@juliesprik9479 She does look like a sociopath
P
I think freedom is precious! I can go and do things I want even though I have no money! The birds flying, the sunshine on my window, buying my groceries; and cook what I want to eat; see or call my friends anytime; see a movie anytime; all these things are better than the $34,000!!!
Helping a friend is happiness to me!!!
I completely agree, about a million percent! ❤️🌷🦋🌞
So sweet!
I agree
Amen
Absolutely 👍 agree with you !
She is in a state of shock, frozen. She could have been outside enjoying the simple things in life like going to the grocery store, making some tea in the morning, watching tv even with the annoying commercials we hate in normal life. Lifting her head up to the sun when it's a nice day etc. Probably dawns on her that all those simple yet so important things called freedom are gone! Now she can sit and rot in jail thinking about that and for what?! She chose to end this poor woman's life and her own. Pfff I will never understand these kind of things.
Me neither. I agree with you that she definitely looks like it is finally hitting her that she is going to rot in prison at least for the next 25 years. I'm sure she probably is reflecting on everything she threw away. Alot of times we look at the murderers and it is hard to tell if they are experiencing any emotion at all. She was greedy and and she could have just told Taylor she stole the money-or used it- and arrange a way to start paying it back. Worst case scenario Taylor filed charges or sued her for the money. She didn't have to kill her over it. Now she will waste the rest of her good/40's and 50's years in prison. IF she ever makes parole what can she do with her life when she gets out? She has always been a ho/slut two timing cheating type of woman so.......
My boyfriend and I we have our tea ☕️ in the afternoon, with cucumber 🥒 sandwiches 🥪, yummy 😋
@@tuckergreen2818 The simple small things right? ;-)
@@gennyzelis2303 pff exactly, what a waist!
very much true - you name it all
Im freaking broke but man... 34k is literally a sad amount to take an actual person's life.
Exactly. I rather her take me to court and sue.only thing they will do is garnish her checks
With "people" like her, the "money" itself is just a part of their evil, so the amount doesn't matter, they're narcissistic and would kill even for $500 if they felt it was justifiable, their belief system is so warped and evil, that the ONLY thing they care about is their selfish, narcissistic needs, and I know because I was engaged to a narcissist like her. After investing $100,000 into her and her children who weren't mine, she threatened to kill me with a knife and meant it, thankfully, I got out before she could do so in my sleep.
It's disgusting!
It was 64k not 34
There is no equivalent price on damning your soul for all of eternity. Not a penny, not a trillion dollars.
I really appreciated how the judge thanked and showed her genuine appreciation for the jury and their service.
I live in Escambia County, they are very big on showing and acknowledging their appreciation even at the jury selection stage.
ive been on two juries one was a murder, they treat you extremely well as a juror. I did have one female guard at the door who was garbage, but she is nothing the actual important people treat you well.
Almost all judges do that in jury trials.
LOL that would have been so painful for the defendant - just told she was guilty and then has to listen to 10 minutes of the jury being thanked while she sits there and has to stew with the fact shes going to jail but without actually being told that and having it explained by the judge.
They usually do.
A man once said "there's a little larceny in all of us." This woman had everything she needed for a good life. It's mind boggling how twisted things can get.
@robert jackson Sir, you urgently need to see a gastroenterologist.
@robert jackson I'm very glad to hear that you're feeling better now. Please take care and stay safe sir.
That poor lady sitting in the audience is heart broken. I felt bad for her. Not sure whose side she was on, but regardless she is hurting. Prayers for her and all those involved or affected.
Probably a Sisters or cousin... They look a like
That’s Taylor’s ( the girl murdered) girlfriend
Wendy dayz Aww 😢
Thanks Kim! No wonder she was so upset...terrible
Agreed. What a horror
One of the best judges I have seen...Fantastic job here. If I was a juror, I would run through a brick wall for this judge.
I thought the judge was ridiculously obsequious toward the jurors, constantly and unnecessarily praising them for simply sitting there and listening. I would run through a brick wall to get away from her!! *This trial took ONE WEEK, ffs!* Typically, juries sit through _WEEKS and MONTHS_ of trials for first degree murder, and even second degree, with thousands of exhibits to keep straight instead of the maybe 25 exhibits here….this trial was the fastest and easiest trial I’ve ever watched, and I’ve watched at least 50.
@@voraciousreader3341I have to agree. I thought she spoke to the courtroom audience as if they were kindergartners. Especially to say, “there has been enough upset”? What could someone in the audience have said that would be more upsetting than someone getting murdered in cold blood?
She wanted everything and at the end she got Nothing. Life in Prison Adios
Yeah crazy lady could be alive today with $17,000 if she had just split it with her husband.
She should have gotten the death penalty for murder 1.
@@kathconserv can't sentence her to death. That's how she got in trouble in the first place.
@@sandraday6955 FYI it was more to it than that. Her ex Husband stole $ from her. It was from the accident she had. Then a judge wanted her to split what was leftover from that. Crazy stuff.
@@tthomas3427 It is crazy but I would rather be alive with no money than dead because of this.
Don't try to figure out a psychopath, they don't have a conscience
I had a female roommate who tried to kill me for moving out on her. She used a hammer and knife on me. She could have been sent to a mental health institution for the criminality INSANE, but she didn't want to be classified as crazy. She died in prison
Well said. I completely agree with you. You can't figure out someone who lacks the one thing that makes us all human.
i don't think she was a psychopath at all. i think she was in a right frame of mind and knew what she was doing and risking.
@David Vance , the woman she stole from and killed, took money she wasn't supposed to, in order to hide it from divorce proceedings so that her ex-husband would not be able to get part of it. she gave the money to mcarthur to hold and mcarthur killed her.
Bill Ludolph why did she die?
It's pretty heartbreaking seeing Cassandra right behind Ashley trying her hardest not to break down and Ashley just sitting there looking empty like I get waiting to break down til ur alone but the empty look is just unsettling
Who's Cassandra?
@@LawnBunny777 she looks like her...a relative?
@Boop Deedoop She’s the woman in the green top sitting behind the defendant and was the victim’s partner.
@@tommyhemlock7915 thanks for that info... I looked at some other RUclips's videos on this case and it explained the relationships.
Cassandra was having a tough time keeping her emotions controlled.
I can't begin to try to understand how each 'side' feels.
That’s what I was thinking. Actually, I’m sad for her.
I wish all judges could be this thoughtful and considerate.
God!!! I've been waiting, checking every few minutes, since 2:20pm to watch this!!!! Amen Law & Crime Network!!!! Thanks for the coverage!!!!
Me too! They kind of gave it away with “sentencing” lol. I feel sorry for Taylor’s girlfriend Cassandra or Cassie. You can see her trying to keep it together.
@@erinm3980 in gonna look out for ya in future trials. I've noticed a very specific group of us chatting comments back & forth. You are absolutely at the top of my list!!! Sorry about the sentencing part but it really couldn't be avoided. It was already public knowledge that if she was found guilty it was the ONLY sentence.
Nikki Thank You So Much! I ALWAYS like what you have to say! And, I was kind of joking about the “Sentence” title we all knew it was inevitable. Best Regards Always 😊
@@nikkib5753 &
Damn, that's a harsh sentence! $518 in court costs.
I can see the crazy in her eyes. You can’t recognize crazy unless you’ve had a relationship with it.
Richard, sounds like you have some stories you could tell.
You are absolutely right, Sir.
The law of attraction dictates that you don't come across crazy unless you are as well; you judgemental piece of crap
So true!!!! Especially South Florida crazy with the women. This lady here is just an example. Y’all have heard of “Florida man”... but he doesn’t come close to the crazy women here!!! Bats*%# Crazy and will kill you, chop you in to pieces, burn you to ashes and then bury you!
Minnesota Vaughn 🤣 🤣
The really sad part is that girl's life was worth more than $34,000. I feel so much sorrow for her family.
Yeah the Moron could be alive today if she had just split it with her husband and she would have $17,000
It's a paltry sum. She had no perspective on its worth. Can't even buy a Volvo with that.
Her kid! 😭
@@sandraday6955 Exactly! Never ever tell anyone how much money you have. That was her first mistake. And the way things turned out, it was her last.
it really wasn't worth much
Life is a lot less stressful when you don't kill somebody.
Not at all, modern society is another prison if you are an unattractive male, society despises you, people automatically put obstacles and you remain less than a prisoner, might as well justify that unfounded hate that society has to all unattractive males
This judge is a perfect example that you can certainly rule with respect, kindness and compassion.
and ego,bias toward the citizens in the general court.but praise for the jury that "worked so hard"on this case. been on juries and if you think it is hard you've been living under your bed.
@@timmyhipbird7543 I agree. Huge ego. She thinks to be the superstar in that court. Terrible judge in my opinion.
@@frankiet7911 ?????
Seems people like to be disempowered. And she’s full of herself and like to point out how great her and her staff are. Came off as rude in my eyes. This is not a kindergarten. Even at the police she pointing fingers and telling not do this and that.
Have you checked out the Judge who handled to Darrell Brooks trial? That's what you call patience.
Something about this judge gives me hope. And I'm old, so that's a lot.
Mortal Clown Me too , yes I’m old also 🌺
@Mortal Clown dont worry im right there with u
ok boomer
😂😂 aw bless you mortal lols im kinda young and this comment is too cute idk why lol
Corona, the Inebriator ok loser
The judge is just so graceful, I really like her a lot. She is able to exert complete control over the audience and everyone in the courtroom. Her words, her posture, her style and her profound compassion about being a judge is what make her unique and different from any other judges.
very nicely put. good words
You're right. Dome of them are real stinkers.
She seemed ok. The problem is her threatening everyone with contempt. Judges, including her, are a-holes.
I have practiced law 40 years and most Judges are competent and compassionate and very protective of their jurors.
@@dorisbrannon5141 that would be nice, if she knew her place and stayed there. The moment she threatened people with contempt she proved herself a crooked scumbag. Judges don't get to conjure law on a whim, no matter how noble they think the notion. In that moment she traded actual justice for a facade. Pathetic!
Oh LORD... The look on her girlfriend's face when each juror responding to "YES, that's my decision" She had tears of Joy AND pain. 😢
I just looked into the eyes of pure evil.She will spend the remainder of her life for a measly $34,000.
With good behavior, she'll only be in prison for 25 years.
Bill, with all due respects she does not look pure evil, in my opinion. She looks kind of scared. And it seems once the sentencing was complete the scared feeling left her, she willingly gave her fingerprints and let herself be handcuffed, ready to spend the remainder of her life in an orange jumpsuit behind walls, completely managed by others, without any choices, and without any privacy.
She killed someone for the price of a new car.
@@maximilian200057 Not true: She received a mandatory life without parole sentence for 1st degree murder. The 25 to life was *in addition* for committing that murder with a firearm. Plus, she was already busy serving 7 years, to be followed by 3 years probation, in an unrelated fraud & racqueteering case. She's *never* getting out of prison, no matter what her behavior behind bars is.
@@tundrellaCat68 not even new just used high in.
What’s hard for me when watching McArthur’s stone face as the jury is being polled, is seeing the contrasting pain and grief in Cassandra’s face, right behind her!
This judge is so kind towards the jury, sitting through a horrible case has to be tolling.
What was this case about?
@@ashleymejia3628 Also curious
She shot her best friend, Taylor Wright, in the back of the head and then buried her on the victims family’s property underneath concrete; she killed her best friend for $34,000.
@@Slamber77 Wow that seems like such a trivial amount to do something like that for... I saw a video where they even have her on camera purchasing the bag of cement.
@@Slamber77 You might want to put "best friend" in quotes! 😁
Cassandra 💜🙋🏻♀️🕯 you don’t know me.... I wanted to say I cried with you, I felt your pain but of course not yours entirely. You are wonderful, you are loved, your composure during testimony was incredible. Well done to you beautiful lady. You poured your heart and soul into solving this alongside the brilliant detective work. I want to salute you. May you heal as best you can, breath again, find comfort once again and ultimately find the future love and happiness you deserve. You’re awesome, truly. So admirable. 👑
Rest in peace Taylor. 🌈💕🕯🐾🌱
❤️💕🌱🐾✨🌙 ❤️
It is painful
Me too!!!
Yes, watching her struggle to fight back tears, and cry silently, was heartbreaking 🥺
@@kristy4245 💕🐾 it really is xxx
@@kristy4245 so painful dear take heart
Same lol.. watching these videos makes me appreciate being laid off, having a shitty car and being in debt .
Righttttt
Woah, chill out man lol. That's ridiculous to think that being laid off leads to murder.. I may be broke, but I have common sense. In addition, addictions to murder....not having a shitty vehicle u idiot.
@@Jimmy911ism Bro he’s just enjoying what he has in life- not that serious. I think think this guy is making the best of his situation. And I respect it. I apologize for interrupting this, but I believe that he seems like a decent guy.
Hilarious...
Hope things are better now.
she killed her friend just to take her $34 000 dollars. what world are we living in....
Lol that’s only good for 2 years dumb af xD
Or tripple with meth lmoa
Cold hearted.
A guy threatened me to shoot me. I just got a check for 43,000 dollars. After i allow him over my house & gave him money. I moved right away
A pretty good one I think but yes it could be better but ... dont just look at the bad deeds of a few to judge the rest of the world based on them ...please .
She is eerily emotionless!
Sometimes I have wondered if these stone cold killers if they are soul less
Typical sociopathic behavior
Devil
Just staying professional, most likely. But I’m sure she feels like crap now for doing what she did.
She looks like she has more emotion when they talk about the jury talking about the case.
There is no excuse for murder this Judge is respectful and brilliant
She seemed so annoyed and inconvenienced when Taylors aunt was reading her victims impact statement. No remorse whatsoever. She's a cold and calculated killer.
.. NJ
She definitely rolled her eyes.
Yea whaman are like that, especially western whaman
I'm not sure of that. I think she lost all faith in her life at day 2 of the trail when she stopped taking notes and realized she could not explain
She’s pretty though.....reminds me of William’s wife, Catherine.
A great judge here.
Took time out to graciously thank the jurors for dealing expertly with a harrowing case of pure greed and murderous intent.
She's a star and a terrific human being.
+:1:3:0:5:5:0:1:7:3: 9:8whatzpp her I was like this be'fore I know who can he:lp you out text her now she can solve your problem:: don't waste your time here,,,
@@bonifaceagbata7664 I can smell a scam two miles away. Bye!
"Instead of loving people and using money, people often love money and use people." - Wayne Gerard Trotman
Good quote. 👍
Quen es.... Trotman?
amazing quote
@@MurCurieux thanks. It's a sad situation that took place.
'Hakuna Matata.' - Timon and Pumba
I find it hilarious how in many of these cases after handing down a life sentence, they're always like, "Oh, and apart from spending the rest of your life in jail, you also gotta pay like $500 in fines and costs."
Murica.
I never understood those added fines to a life sentence
@@rickanduiza186 I mean it's not that weird?
Its not like their gonna pay for it anyway lol
Right!
What's done in the dark will come to the light here or after life. I truly believe that.
I'm so glad to hear from people who totally believe in the after life cause it's when we see God in the flesh, in the meantime He bless us with you and others on earth who has faith, love and beliefs in Him to do good will to others till we see Him one day. God bless you dear friend in Jesus 🙏💯
@@nathanielbaker2556 may God bless you also!!
exactly
for some maybe not here but in after life for everybody for sure .
No it will be this life, if you make it to paradise, God saw your heart and you remained in his light and recieved everlasting life, not ever getting sick not ever dying not ever losing a friend not ever having tears of pain not ever being in pain you will be in life forever never to die.
You just do good in all the days you have left into judgement day.
I am so impressed with the way this judge held her court, so much control and professionalism
The Judge is amazing. Direct, firm, yet compassionate to the jury.
If only Congress took their duty to country as serious
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 exactly!!!
Mastashake ☝️☝️☝️💯
You spelled Senate wrong.
you got that right!
Agreed!!!
So everyone here knows, she did file an appeal and in 2021 the original sentence was upheld. She must now serve her sentence as handed down.
So how much time she doing
@@ricothesavage1824 its mandatory 25 years. Then she can try for parole
@@holdDeez1993--I thought Florida didn't have parole. ?
@@SFVnative of course Florida has parole. They just try to make sure guilty people serve time for their crime
I thought 1st degree murder with premeditation was death penalty?
This judge is awesome! She really rules her coutroom and was very kind and made everyone understand the importance of process of trial.she taught me how much work goes into a fair trial!!! She rocks!
Nthe Deepblue I believe so also great people and time management
No nonsense
Could have done without the possum stories.
For the comments I've seen asking what she did and what she received - She is found guilty of premeditated murder. She got premeditated life for murder and minimum 25 years for the firearm. Unfortunately, I did not hear the words "without parole." 😢
Prayers for the family. 🙏🏼
Certain states have no parole for life. Life means life. Your sentence is over once you die. Other states have possibilities of parole.
@@AlexanderMason1 life = 25 yr sentence without parole they can’t really say you get out when you die. but 25 yr sentence is life sentence.
Why didn't she get the death sentence
"Be careful who your friends are."
So is that the benefit of having no friends? Or..
But then there is that very good and faithful friend. That friend is invaluable.
My friend is David Wood from the RUclips channel Acts17Apologetics
There needs to be education on boundaries in elementary school. Not everyone has parents that guide in good judgement.
@@lactobacilluslactis7461 really? WOW 😳!
So much love and respect for this judge. She is so considerate towards the jury. Good to see this.
Lol yea I agree jury duty isn’t easy or fun but also people are people. Not robots. Trying to expect zero reactions for verdicts goes against everything we know about the brain. We can’t even always control reactions. That’s just a fact.
Judges are usually considerate to jurors. However, they speak to the jurors after court privately. This judge is horrible.
and ill considerate of the people in court.
Guess you didn't listen properly at the end when the judge wished her good luck if she was to appeal the decision 😳🥴🙄😆
But she only gave her 25 years even though it was premediated so she will resume her life and freedom after 25 years.
You can tell Cassandra really loved Taylor.... she was relieved at the verdict, and was in tears during the remaining proceedings. I feel sorry for her, as she lost someone dear to her.
Is your last name from england?
@@joecook5689 Hello! No, it is from Austrian immigrants to the US in the 1800s.... their name was Koch, but it was changed when they entered the US. I married a second generation descendant, named Robert P Cook, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925.
@@jeanettecook1088 oh, cool.
Plenty of LGBQT for her to pick from
@@ANGELSURS wtf.....
The saddest thing is watching the face of the woman (Mother?) behind Ashley as the jurors are individually queried about their verdict @ 4:19 . The immense pain is almost overwhelming.
That was the victim's special friend.
It was the victms girlfriend. They were living together at the time of the crime. Her interview with police is also on RUclips and extremely Heartbreaking to watch.
Tell me you only watched the verdict video without telling me you only watched the verdict video
I really like this judge; she just seems so real and humble, at the same time formidable.
Cassandra's heartbreaking struggle to keep it together as they polled the jury made my heart ache.
It's as though each person affirming, 'yes' gave witness and stood by Taylor's side.
And they believed that, having found Ashley guilty, she should have consequences, and they were willing to speak clearly and audibly to that effect.
No apilogies from McArthur whatsoever. Stone cold
@@janthomson7697 mandatory sentence. I guess she thought wtf
How do we access the entire story? I just stumbled on this out of interest
Cassandra was in pieces the whole trial. It was heartbreaking to watch. Taylor was obviously very precious to her
@@Amazed4374 The entire trial is on UTube
She is an outstanding Judge paying compliments to all. Explaining things to the people in the court etc. Giving the Jurrors the time to explain what they can do after. She is a Great Judge!
Thanks so much for always sharing these court cases! 💕
Love how the judge calmly set the expectations for decorum and restraint from the audience, forestalling the repulsive screaming and overly dramatic reactions that end up on Court Cam or Judge Judy type shows.
You can't have ever been in court?
@@lauramenzies9042 ...men...
Watching people go to prison makes me feel better about my life.
It is why I watch these videos RUclips. It's about the only thing that makes me feel better about my life.
Yes....laugh
Schadenfreude. Look it up.
@@MegaHugro It does help with my cold and cough. I hear some people make illegal drugs from it.
@@MegaHugro what is this?
One of the quickest verdicts I've seen. The jury got it right. Ashley is a cold hearted murderous snake who only cared about herself. She not only caused pain to Taylor's loved ones but she caused pain to her own. That was her daughter running out the courtroom in tears. All for what? $34,000? To romance a ex con boy toy? Senseless. My condolences to Taylor's loved ones and glad she got justice. 🙏
Ex: She should've gotten life w/o parole
In Florida, it’s mandatory to get Life w/no parole for First Degree murder
Why didn’t she get that?
rhea x I just went back and listened. That got by me. I’m stumped. I live in Florida and it was always LWP for murder in the first degree. They must have changed it and I didn’t know. And I’m a former Law Enforcement Officer. 😂 Now you’ve gone and made me research it lol.
It was premeditated too. That's even worse!! Her minimum is only 25 years, it should be LWP!!
B X this is petty I know but THANK YOU for spelling “should’ve” rather than using “should of”. I see that SO MUCH that I know some people think it’s correct.
Such an inspiring, kind, caring judge ❤
Top notch judge,love her true appreciation of the jury
Well said!
Very caring and professional.
The only knock i have on her is that she stated publically where people could find the lawyers. Like....give them a package with that info dont state it on broadcast
Don’t kill people unless you want to go to jail. 🤷🏼♀️
Acting Out Loud that’s exactly how I view any crime, jail is not for me.
It's just that simple
Dont kill period, unless you want to commit a MORTAL SIN & DAMN YOUR SOUL TO HELL FOR ETERNITY!!!
@@theprodigalprophet you just watched it to learn yet you feel the need to run your narcissistic pie hole in every comment section. Smh. What a loser.
How about just don't kill people period, because it's wrong and you wouldn't want it done to you or someone you care about?
My mother once said something very simple yet profound. "Just follow the rules and everything will be fine". Awesome simple solution
Your mother is right but that no longer exists. PC has taken away the rules. It's why society is in such chaos.
Whose rules?
servant2u. It is good advice. But the rules are wrapped in a very grey area at the moment. Not always easy to do what’s deemed the right thing.
Your mom is a smart lady
The judge should have made all of her comments to the jury prior to the reading of the sentence. It is just respect to all in the courtroom.
This judge is a class act. I wish that some of the judges i appeared before in 41 years of practice would have taken the time to explain to the audience what was about to take place and what she expected in her courtroom without barking orders or ordering extra bailiffs to be ready to act.
I find it shocking that judges are not trained in this kind of preparation. All judges should be judged themselves on their performance in the courtroom.
They areand SJY and some have been censured, reprimanded, or removed by the Supreme Court or by whatecver disiplinary system exists in their state . Issue arise from judicial temperment, lack of knowedge of the law and/or procedures (being reversed too many times on appeal), ethics violations, and conduct bringing discredit to the judiciary (this includes public conduct outside the courtroom), or leaving too many cases on the docket unresolved (not doing their job).
Obviously you haven't seen too many court cases. This judge was weird.
@@nancymiller349 No , no too many. Somewhere over three and a half thousand but who is counting.
@@billgrandone3552 really. That many? Have you ever seen anyone laugh so much in a serious trial? It was disgusting.
Wipes her eyes. No tears. She is cold. She will have time to think about her greed and where it got her.
But, being a psychopath she will never understand!
Psychopaths don't work like that. Follow the RUclips channel Acts17Apologetics. The guy makes perfect sence & stuffs but they don't tick that way. The introductory video in his channel goes pretty dark as he confesses his wrong doings.
Exactly what I was thinking!!! Trying to pull up some tears. Terrible actress
Do not to be so harsh on her as we do not know the actual facts
@@avraamavramopoulos5567 don't know the actual facts of what???? She killed her friend from behind by putting a bullet in her brain after she stole the victim's $34,000+ money. She killed her in cold blood because of greed and evil!! THOSE are the actual facts with loads of evidence and circumstantial evidence to back it up. She is GUILTY BEYOND a shadow of a doubt!
She is the loveliest judge I have ever watched
I have one child, I always remind her that no matter what she is going thru she should always call home. We as parent always want to trust our children to get out there but when things like this happens it breaks my heart for both sides. We should always know what's going on in our children's life no matter how old they get. 😔
I know how you feel..everyone do the same
Omg after all this, I can’t believe the camera wasn’t on her when the verdict was read.
So what
Oh Cassandra breaks my heart. I hope she goes on to have a very blessed life now and can find peace and closure.
Yes, these videos should be taught to Jr high kids so they realize “being a criminal” or “criminal activity” is NOT the norm. They have control over their actions and the control to choose. These things need to be discussed.
💯 in agreement with you
These kids in school today don't even know what a BOOK is!🙄
@@22ergie Of course they do.
Actually the parents should teach their children that. We need teachers to stay in their Lane and focus on education. Please do not give them any more freedom than they already have to raise your children. Get off your butt parents and show your children these videos instead of putting it on the teachers ridiculous.
@jcorb psychologists just love giving excuses for monsters.
Thank God, justice was served in this case! I know that there may not have been a lot of people there that cared too much about Taylor, but I do and no matter what anyone does or doesn't do in their lifetime, nobody deserves to die this way.
Cassandra, I cannot imagine how incredibly difficult this whole ordeal has been for you. I give you so much credit for continuing to fight for truth and justice. Your heart obviously hurts, and I'm sure you feel so unbelievably betrayed and I'm sure, that after going thru this nightmare, you will question everyone that becomes your friend in the future, but try to believe that there are good people out there (most people are not like Ashley.)
Thank god? Wasn’t he looking after anyone? This is your god that gives children brain cancer! Ridiculous comment!
Such an excellent point made by the judge regarding audience reaction and its impact on a jury.
I can well understand the weeping of the jury member. It is a heavy weight to make a decision that will effect the rest of a person's life. I was on a jury of a grandfather's DUI with his grandchild with him. He was obviously guilty and the jury found this to be true, unanimously. But, I was terribly sad over a grandfather being convicted of taking his grandchild out for ice cream. I hope he got help that would prevent this. But, after the verdict was read, the judge called us into the jury room and notified us that this was his sixth charge.
Woah!!
The Judge wouldn't tell you that mister is prejudgements All that jury can hear about current charge
@@ruthsturgeon4979 read better, that information was given after the verdict..
@robert jackson That's ridiculous
@robert jackson Why would she be crying to make herself look good?
Value your freedom. I think I’ll go to the beach 🏖 and sip on a lemonade and stare at the ocean 🌊
I think I'll go yachting. 🛳️
I think I'll go eat at a restaurant!!
@@matthewperez555 umm we are literally in the middle of a pandemic.
People that commit crimes DO NOT value their freedoms. If they did, they wouldn't commit crimes
Amen
Now, THIS is a great Judge. She runs a tight ship. She's a great instructor and great inspiration to us all.
Camera NOT on the defendant during reading of the verdict! Why?
It did show her
Cuz he is a crap camera man
@@luciahasbun1517 Not at the time the verdict was read.
Protocol
When the judge tells the jury "you're free to go home", Ashley felt that.
I felt a fraction of that back in middle school when the teacher let the class out but me I had to stay because I had detention. The sadness I felt when I got to watch the rest of the students grab their backpacks and belongings and leave out that door into a bright and sunny day of freedom. Happily having fun with their friends as they leave. While I had to just sit there in class alone and just wondered what it feels like to be outside. Crappy feeling and I can only imagine how worse that must feel to do that for life.
At that moment I knew to never be a bad person and just follow the rules. Life is just too beautiful to mess it up for someone else AND yourself. That'll be something I will teach my children.
Write a book
I remember that. I personally told my feather to go fck herself. Left for home anyway. Can’t do that in court though for murder. Ashley is gone lmao.
Please wright a book
Fortunately for you, whatever silly mistake you made as a child will never garner to the amount of damage this woman did to her loved ones and the victims. She will have to sleep on a cold cement bed with a single pad on it and the thinnest sheet to sleep at night. She can think about what the person she is and then think about what she needs to become to be a better person to maybe get to go outside like the rest of the jurors.
In your case, you probably sat in detention for an hour or two at most even though it probably felt a lot longer. I've never had detention but I do know it's nothing compared to being in prison which I've never experienced either, this lady will only see the sun in the prison courtyard for 25 years minimum and potentially for life and will never be fully free even if she gets out.
There's so little love left in the world. Poor Cassandra cried and cried in the background because that Witch Ashley took hers away.
I’m very unsure where you are in your life, Cazimir. There is a ton of love in the world. Wish you peace.
Who is Cassandra? Her lover?
This world can surely be a scary place, but if you open yourself up for all the good it has to offer, love will follow...
@@sandrakaye54 lol! where? walking dead fleshsacks and a few who truly love Jesus and are trying to spread the light but people are DEAAAADDDDDDD
@@longliveavalon the tall one squirming around, probably the best friend of the victim.
What a respectful judge that’s so rare to see full props to her
When the Judge asked her if she had anyhting to say, was a clue for an "Apology", but this creature is stone cold evil...she should have gotten No Possibility of Parole.
@John Seba Appeals are just investigations of the Court Proceedings themselves.
*cue
Why she would made an apology if she pretends she is innocent?
Learning your guilty and having to hear a long speech about the jury who found you guilty
Lauren Christie oh she already knew she was guilty, she did it, remember?
Lauren Christie JUSTICE SERVED TO THIS COLD EMOTIONLESS NARCISSISTIC MURDEROUS SOCIOPATH.
Lauren Christie the defendant will get free tampons for the next 25 years. At the tax payers expense
@@tuckergreen2818 Meh, ten years max before she dries up.
@@tuckergreen2818 Make that 5. I just looked at her picture again.
Respect is earned. Most well behaved courtroom ever.
During the jury poll, The girlfriend of Taylor battling her emotions and almost breaking down, while Ashley sat there stone faced was extremely telling.
Watching this judge uphold so much resepect for the jury and there duty on a 5 day trial makes me feel good. Than I hear Elaine (amber heards lawyer) call the Jury cheaters and imply they went on social media and spoke to family during the trial (when they went home). Its crazy that she would go to multiple media outlets and imply that and discredit a jury who gave there attention fo 6 weeks.
yes one spoke live they saw right away that Amber is crazy,just the truth !!
As if Elaine never heard and encountered a jury she's not a lawyer but a gossiper with what she did
Elaine should be disbarred, no shame
lmao right? One of the defense attorneys said during the trial "what if any"
i about lmao!
Elaine is an embarrassment to the legal profession…and the USA as a whole.
She looks annoyed... like everyone is taking up her time 🤦🏼♀️ she has no feelings at all.
She has plenty of time on her hands now, and she won't be the center of attention anymore, so she should appreciate this time in court.
@@vivians9392 😂😂
u would to
I don’t blame her. Why is the judge talking to the jury now.... didn’t they get this talk before they took this case? I’m so confused.
She wasn't annoyed. Sh was completely freaked out
I am so proud of cassandra. She is hurting bad. But she stayed and respectfully listened to the verdict.
amazing I love my freedom 🎉 I will never do any crime. I have a family and I work hard. I don’t want to waste my life thank you again 🙏
Ol girl didn’t seem at all surprised when they read the verdict...I wonder why.
There was a mandatory minimum.
She knows there's a higher power she will have to answer to one day.
Cause she's evil evil has no feelings
My best friend stabbed, buried for 2 weeks till we got her back, 17 years minimum, our justice sentences are a joke. I'd settle for 25 at least. I miss you my friend Michelle more than I ever thought I could
My condolences to you for your loss.
Thank you
jesus that is scary !!
when did this happen??
8 years ago. They were friends for years. . Another female was the killer
My heart hurts for you💔 Your state has very ridiculous sentences for murder! Wasn't the killer charged for hiding your friends body? I am so sorry! Stay strong for your friends memory💞
When someone murders another there is never just one victim, ever..... It radiates out into the families and loved ones on both sides, they automatically become victims too and are suffering a prison sentence in their minds for life. The murderer has taken their lives too. Don't kill. Don't kill. Don't kill.
I'm so glad I've never been in a situation where 12 people decide my fate 😳
Let's hope that's not in my future either
I’ve served jury duty twice, and I’m being honest when I say it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. (The other is childbirth!) It is a very serious matter when your decision decides someone’s fate. That’s why evidence has to be a sure thing because, bottom line, the law says “beyond a reasonable doubt” and that means everything. I didn’t eat and hardly slept the whole time, but I’m satisfied I made the right decisions. In fact, in one trial me and one other were the holdouts that made it a mistrial - we just did not have the evidence to send the guy up the river forever. Later I found out he was convicted but they found new evidence. So if you’re ever called, take it seriously and do your very best.
@@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043 true that gf
Hey, let's hope that if I'm ever in court, it'll be where you were at (1 of 12) rather than the fool on trial 😲
What did you do?
The Jury is hung on my reply
It's a complete non sequitur but I'm Scottish and we have 15 in a jury . I wonder which one is better .
This judge did everything possible to conclude that session with professionalism and dignity of the court.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?