As I predicted from the start, John Mark Karr, the 41-year-old substitute elementary teacher who falsely confessed the murdering JonBenet Ramsey, has been dropped of murder and pornography charges.
Reports say that Karr plans to return to teaching elementary school and write a book about his experience.
I find it disappointing when individuals at the center of a high profile murder case rush to print their books to extend their 15 minutes of fame and capitalize financially from the public. Such memoirs are often poorly written, heavily biased, and simply distasteful. I recommend that my faithful followers not purchase the book in order to send a message to John Mark Karr and others like him who attempt to ride the wave of fame at the public's expense.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
No Surprise: Susan Polk Found Guilty
Susan Polk, the woman who declined attorney representation for her defense in the 2002 murder of her husband, Dr. Frank "Felix" Polk, was found guilty of second degree murder.
Polk's first trial ended in a mistrial when the wife of her attorney, Daniel Horowitz, was murdered. Polk declined legal representation for the second trial and successfully argued that she was not insane, opening the door for the guilty verdict she received.
My faithful followers, so many of you have commented that I make defending women in murder cases look so easy. I am grateful for such comments and always strive for such degrees of success that the perception of ease is universal. The Polk case, which I would have won with little effort had I been selected to represent the defendant, is testament to the value provided by a strong attorney. In this case, the defendant will now have to spend the rest of her life in jail. Pity.
Polk's first trial ended in a mistrial when the wife of her attorney, Daniel Horowitz, was murdered. Polk declined legal representation for the second trial and successfully argued that she was not insane, opening the door for the guilty verdict she received.
My faithful followers, so many of you have commented that I make defending women in murder cases look so easy. I am grateful for such comments and always strive for such degrees of success that the perception of ease is universal. The Polk case, which I would have won with little effort had I been selected to represent the defendant, is testament to the value provided by a strong attorney. In this case, the defendant will now have to spend the rest of her life in jail. Pity.
Monday, May 8, 2006
The Gloria Watson Case
Five years later, I am still asked about the Gloria Watson murder case nearly every day while walking through Manhattan or through emails from you, my faithful followers.
The prosecution had everything needed to convict Gloria of at least three counts of first degree homicide. Her bloody fingerprints on the murder weapon, proof of her being in the vicinity of all 3 crimes, numerous witnesses testifying that she told them she had committed the murders, a police confession - the list goes on. The public was watching every step of the way, and the media was claiming that Gloria was "OJ Guilty," as they like to say. It took only a day for the jury to reach a "not guilty" decision. I cannot help but take all of the credit for the victory, though others had to play the roles that I orchestrated.
Today Gloria Watson lives in an undisclosed location under a new name. For those of you who love to ask the most common question posed to me: No, I have not had any contact from her since the trial.
Do I think she is guilty? Having led the jury to an acquital, I have to say that she has now been proven innocent of all crimes. As her attorney I must believe in at least the possibility of her innocence. Given the decision of the jury, we must all attest to her innocence.
The Watson case forever altered the course of my career. When I take on high profile cases or make appearances on television to discuss the hottest trials as they occur, I often think back to the time before the Watson case, to a time before the public was aware of my skill as a defense attorney, and I am pleased to have gained the recognition that I have worked so hard to deserve.
I enjoy the opportunity to share my thoughts on this website and am pleased to be able to offer my faithful followers a place to hear my thoughts on the significant legal issues of our time.
The prosecution had everything needed to convict Gloria of at least three counts of first degree homicide. Her bloody fingerprints on the murder weapon, proof of her being in the vicinity of all 3 crimes, numerous witnesses testifying that she told them she had committed the murders, a police confession - the list goes on. The public was watching every step of the way, and the media was claiming that Gloria was "OJ Guilty," as they like to say. It took only a day for the jury to reach a "not guilty" decision. I cannot help but take all of the credit for the victory, though others had to play the roles that I orchestrated.
Today Gloria Watson lives in an undisclosed location under a new name. For those of you who love to ask the most common question posed to me: No, I have not had any contact from her since the trial.
Do I think she is guilty? Having led the jury to an acquital, I have to say that she has now been proven innocent of all crimes. As her attorney I must believe in at least the possibility of her innocence. Given the decision of the jury, we must all attest to her innocence.
The Watson case forever altered the course of my career. When I take on high profile cases or make appearances on television to discuss the hottest trials as they occur, I often think back to the time before the Watson case, to a time before the public was aware of my skill as a defense attorney, and I am pleased to have gained the recognition that I have worked so hard to deserve.
I enjoy the opportunity to share my thoughts on this website and am pleased to be able to offer my faithful followers a place to hear my thoughts on the significant legal issues of our time.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Welcome to Krouch Murder Defense
Welcome to my blog.
Perhaps you watched me defend Gloria Watson in what is already established as the murder trial of the century. Or else you may have watched me discuss other high profile trials on television. Some of you may have even seen me in person at university lectures, or know me from my time at Yale University. Regardless, you have undoubtedly all come here with the knowledge of my expertise on the subject of murder defense.
Your visiting this website is a testament to my position as the foremost authority on this subject, and I thank you for your vote of confidence. With everyone else out there blogging about everything under the sun, I have decided to take it upon myself to provide a valuable educational resource of my thoughts here for you, my faithful followers, as murder trial news unfolds. I only ask that you limit your comments and emails to observations and questions worthy of my time. We will then share a valuable experience together.
Enjoy my blogs!
Perhaps you watched me defend Gloria Watson in what is already established as the murder trial of the century. Or else you may have watched me discuss other high profile trials on television. Some of you may have even seen me in person at university lectures, or know me from my time at Yale University. Regardless, you have undoubtedly all come here with the knowledge of my expertise on the subject of murder defense.
Your visiting this website is a testament to my position as the foremost authority on this subject, and I thank you for your vote of confidence. With everyone else out there blogging about everything under the sun, I have decided to take it upon myself to provide a valuable educational resource of my thoughts here for you, my faithful followers, as murder trial news unfolds. I only ask that you limit your comments and emails to observations and questions worthy of my time. We will then share a valuable experience together.
Enjoy my blogs!
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