1 00:00:01,535 --> 00:00:04,269 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:04,338 --> 00:00:10,141 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:13,679 - Hi, everyone, I'm dan abrams, and this is "courtcam." 4 00:00:13,747 --> 00:00:14,346 - You ready to take the plea? 5 00:00:14,415 --> 00:00:17,348 [group shouting] 6 00:00:17,418 --> 00:00:18,984 - [bleep] you! 7 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:21,686 - I'll kill all you [bleep], [bleep]! 8 00:00:21,756 --> 00:00:24,222 - I hope you die in prison as well. 9 00:00:24,291 --> 00:00:30,029 ♪ ♪ 10 00:00:30,231 --> 00:00:32,498 - First up, we're at the oklahoma county courthouse 11 00:00:32,566 --> 00:00:33,498 In oklahoma city. 12 00:00:33,567 --> 00:00:34,833 [suspenseful music] 13 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,635 The man seen here in the brown jacket 14 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:38,370 About to enter the courtroom 15 00:00:38,439 --> 00:00:40,238 Is david knight. 16 00:00:40,307 --> 00:00:41,173 ♪ ♪ 17 00:00:41,241 --> 00:00:43,041 The 30-year-old's in court today 18 00:00:43,110 --> 00:00:45,444 For a hearing regarding drug possession charges. 19 00:00:45,512 --> 00:00:46,845 But he's unaware 20 00:00:46,914 --> 00:00:48,380 There's also an outstanding warrant 21 00:00:48,449 --> 00:00:49,981 For his arrest. 22 00:00:50,051 --> 00:00:53,785 So before deputies can take him into custody, 23 00:00:53,854 --> 00:00:56,188 Knight slips out of the courtroom. 24 00:00:56,390 --> 00:00:59,657 ♪ ♪ 25 00:00:59,726 --> 00:01:02,127 His exit is perfectly timed-- 26 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:04,196 Hitting the elevator just as the doors are opening. 27 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:07,332 ♪ ♪ 28 00:01:07,401 --> 00:01:09,267 [elevator dings] 29 00:01:09,336 --> 00:01:12,538 ♪ ♪ 30 00:01:12,606 --> 00:01:13,672 On the ground floor, 31 00:01:13,874 --> 00:01:15,541 Knight steps out of the elevator, 32 00:01:15,743 --> 00:01:18,210 Gets his bearings, then... 33 00:01:18,412 --> 00:01:19,544 ♪ ♪ 34 00:01:19,613 --> 00:01:20,546 Makes a break for it. 35 00:01:20,614 --> 00:01:22,080 [music intensifies] 36 00:01:22,149 --> 00:01:25,217 It looks like he might slip out under the radar. 37 00:01:25,286 --> 00:01:26,752 ♪ ♪ 38 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:28,954 But now comes the toughest part-- 39 00:01:29,022 --> 00:01:32,424 Getting past the last security checkpoint 40 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:33,225 And this deputy. 41 00:01:33,294 --> 00:01:39,631 ♪ ♪ 42 00:01:39,700 --> 00:01:41,099 With the officer on his heels, 43 00:01:41,168 --> 00:01:44,303 Knight bursts through the exit and out onto the street. 44 00:01:44,371 --> 00:01:46,838 ♪ ♪ 45 00:01:46,907 --> 00:01:49,241 It's a flat-out footrace for freedom. 46 00:01:49,310 --> 00:01:50,776 ♪ ♪ 47 00:01:50,978 --> 00:01:54,046 And the winner is... The deputy, who, 48 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,782 Just out of the camera's view, catches knight 49 00:01:56,984 --> 00:01:59,784 And brings him down with a tackle 50 00:01:59,854 --> 00:02:02,253 In front of some curious bystanders. 51 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:03,989 ♪ ♪ 52 00:02:05,325 --> 00:02:06,525 ♪ ♪ 53 00:02:06,727 --> 00:02:07,860 He was taken into custody 54 00:02:08,062 --> 00:02:09,461 And charged with obstructing an officer. 55 00:02:09,663 --> 00:02:10,996 He'd later plead guilty 56 00:02:11,064 --> 00:02:12,664 And was given a one-year suspended sentence-- 57 00:02:12,733 --> 00:02:14,532 Meaning jail time is deferred 58 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:15,734 As long as he abides by 59 00:02:15,936 --> 00:02:18,269 The conditions of his probation. 60 00:02:18,338 --> 00:02:21,340 ♪ ♪ 61 00:02:21,542 --> 00:02:23,208 [dramatic music] 62 00:02:23,410 --> 00:02:25,810 ♪ ♪ 63 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:26,812 Next, we're in pontiac, michigan, 64 00:02:27,014 --> 00:02:29,214 For the sentencing of breianna smart. 65 00:02:29,416 --> 00:02:30,682 ♪ ♪ 66 00:02:30,751 --> 00:02:31,683 The 22-year-old was convicted 67 00:02:31,751 --> 00:02:33,952 Of fleeing and eluding police, 68 00:02:34,020 --> 00:02:35,420 Resisting and obstructing a police officer 69 00:02:35,488 --> 00:02:36,621 Causing injury, 70 00:02:36,690 --> 00:02:38,823 Assault with a deadly weapon, 71 00:02:38,892 --> 00:02:40,625 And driving with a suspended license 72 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:43,295 After she fled a traffic stop. 73 00:02:43,363 --> 00:02:45,096 ♪ ♪ 74 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:47,966 Now before judge hala jarbou hands down a sentence, 75 00:02:48,035 --> 00:02:51,003 She offers smart a chance to address the court. 76 00:02:57,777 --> 00:02:59,244 - Yes, you-- no, let's back up. 77 00:02:59,313 --> 00:03:00,979 You did. 78 00:03:01,048 --> 00:03:04,449 'cause your actions were all deliberate, okay? 79 00:03:04,518 --> 00:03:05,250 [emotional music] 80 00:03:05,319 --> 00:03:06,651 This isn't a time to make excuses 81 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:08,453 Or to justify anything you did. 82 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:09,788 You need to own it. 83 00:03:09,990 --> 00:03:13,458 - What smart must own up to is this: 84 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:14,993 [police radio chatter] 85 00:03:15,195 --> 00:03:17,996 She's driving the vehicle making a left turn here. 86 00:03:18,064 --> 00:03:20,666 Behind her, an auburn hills police officer 87 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:23,001 Runs her plate and discovers 88 00:03:23,070 --> 00:03:25,871 Smart is the registered driver of the vehicle. 89 00:03:25,939 --> 00:03:29,941 And that she has a suspended license. 90 00:03:30,010 --> 00:03:31,743 After pulling the car over, he confirms 91 00:03:31,812 --> 00:03:34,012 That smart is behind the wheel. 92 00:03:52,299 --> 00:03:53,999 - Why? 93 00:04:02,309 --> 00:04:03,909 ♪ ♪ 94 00:04:03,977 --> 00:04:05,644 - Smart refuses the officer's order-- 95 00:04:05,712 --> 00:04:06,845 Put down her cell phone-- 96 00:04:06,914 --> 00:04:08,446 And continues talking to the person 97 00:04:08,515 --> 00:04:10,315 On the other end. 98 00:04:10,383 --> 00:04:10,983 ♪ ♪ 99 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:41,946 - After resisting being handcuffed, 100 00:04:42,016 --> 00:04:45,016 Smart pushes her way back into the vehicle. 101 00:04:45,085 --> 00:04:47,819 The officer then tries to pull her from the car. 102 00:04:47,887 --> 00:04:51,356 And smart attempts to drive off. 103 00:04:51,425 --> 00:04:52,424 - [muffled yell] 104 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:54,359 [police radio static] 105 00:04:54,428 --> 00:04:57,028 [dramatic music] 106 00:04:57,097 --> 00:04:59,764 With the officer still holding onto her arm, 107 00:04:59,833 --> 00:05:02,501 Smart throws the car in reverse 108 00:05:02,569 --> 00:05:03,969 And hits the gas. 109 00:05:04,037 --> 00:05:06,237 Her open door slams into the officer... 110 00:05:06,307 --> 00:05:08,506 ♪ ♪ 111 00:05:08,575 --> 00:05:09,507 Pushing him backwards, 112 00:05:09,576 --> 00:05:10,909 Nearly crushing him 113 00:05:10,978 --> 00:05:13,578 Between it and the front of his cruiser. 114 00:05:13,647 --> 00:05:15,313 Luckily for the officer... 115 00:05:15,382 --> 00:05:16,781 ♪ ♪ 116 00:05:16,850 --> 00:05:18,583 Smart's car was brought to a stop 117 00:05:18,652 --> 00:05:20,785 When it slams into his car 118 00:05:20,854 --> 00:05:22,187 Before he gets pinched in-between. 119 00:05:22,389 --> 00:05:25,457 ♪ ♪ 120 00:05:25,526 --> 00:05:26,725 Smart fled the scene 121 00:05:26,927 --> 00:05:28,193 And was arrested later that night. 122 00:05:28,395 --> 00:05:29,527 ♪ ♪ 123 00:05:29,596 --> 00:05:30,729 The officer was treated 124 00:05:30,931 --> 00:05:32,331 For minor injuries at the hospital 125 00:05:32,533 --> 00:05:34,199 And released. 126 00:05:34,401 --> 00:05:35,666 ♪ ♪ 127 00:05:35,736 --> 00:05:36,735 Now at sentencing, it's clear 128 00:05:36,937 --> 00:05:38,803 Judge jarbou has little patience 129 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:41,606 For smart's disregard for the law. 130 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:43,808 - What you did was deliberate. 131 00:05:43,877 --> 00:05:45,076 You not only rammed into that officer, 132 00:05:45,145 --> 00:05:47,212 You rammed into his vehicle, and then you took off. 133 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:50,816 The only thing that you were concerned about was yourself. 134 00:05:50,884 --> 00:05:51,983 And getting out of that situation. 135 00:06:09,836 --> 00:06:11,836 This is my first time in trouble. 136 00:06:11,905 --> 00:06:13,772 And I understand that I made a bad choice. 137 00:06:13,841 --> 00:06:16,708 [crying] I do understand my--and I do. 138 00:06:16,777 --> 00:06:17,843 I just wanna go home to my kids. 139 00:06:18,045 --> 00:06:21,012 I just wanna be a good mother to my kids. 140 00:06:26,854 --> 00:06:28,252 Not only did you endanger his life-- 141 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:29,987 ♪ ♪ 142 00:06:30,056 --> 00:06:32,190 - The 22-year-old is facing several charges 143 00:06:32,259 --> 00:06:33,992 For an incident where she fled the scene of a traffic stop. 144 00:06:35,929 --> 00:06:37,863 Now standing before judge hala jarbou, 145 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:40,531 She just finished making her final plea 146 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:43,001 And awaits her sentence. 147 00:06:48,609 --> 00:06:50,542 - You need to grow up. 148 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:52,944 So you have two young kids, 149 00:06:53,013 --> 00:06:56,414 But you are still acting like you're that age. 150 00:06:56,483 --> 00:06:57,749 The only reason 151 00:06:57,951 --> 00:06:59,884 That you are not gonna go to prison today 152 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:02,954 Is because you don't have a criminal history. 153 00:07:03,156 --> 00:07:04,889 But you're gonna stay in the oakland county jail. 154 00:07:04,958 --> 00:07:07,292 And there are gonna be a slew of conditions. 155 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:08,693 ♪ ♪ 156 00:07:08,896 --> 00:07:10,295 You're sent to two years' probation, 157 00:07:10,497 --> 00:07:12,363 365 days jail, 158 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:13,298 56 days credit. 159 00:07:13,366 --> 00:07:14,833 ♪ ♪ 160 00:07:15,035 --> 00:07:17,102 - Typically, sentences of under a year 161 00:07:17,304 --> 00:07:19,304 Are served at a county jail rather than state prison. 162 00:07:19,372 --> 00:07:20,838 ♪ ♪ 163 00:07:20,907 --> 00:07:21,840 Smart is also ordered to complete 164 00:07:21,908 --> 00:07:23,708 100 hours of community service, 165 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:25,710 Accept mental health treatment, 166 00:07:25,778 --> 00:07:27,312 And attend an anger management 167 00:07:27,380 --> 00:07:28,780 Program. 168 00:07:28,849 --> 00:07:31,115 Judge jarbou also makes it clear 169 00:07:31,184 --> 00:07:33,518 That smart's behavior will be under the microscope 170 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:35,653 Every day moving forward. 171 00:07:35,722 --> 00:07:37,856 - I'm promising you this today: 172 00:07:37,925 --> 00:07:39,457 If you come back on the slightest violation-- 173 00:07:39,526 --> 00:07:41,860 Whatever that is-- 174 00:07:41,928 --> 00:07:43,061 If that means that probation department 175 00:07:43,129 --> 00:07:45,930 Tells you to show up at 8:30 and you show up at 8:45, 176 00:07:45,999 --> 00:07:47,999 You are going to the department of corrections. 177 00:07:48,067 --> 00:07:50,001 You will go to prison. Do you understand that? 178 00:07:53,407 --> 00:07:56,208 [dramatic music] 179 00:07:56,410 --> 00:07:57,942 ♪ ♪ 180 00:07:58,011 --> 00:07:59,477 - Next, we're in fort lauderdale, florida, 181 00:07:59,546 --> 00:08:01,546 For a bond hearing. 182 00:08:01,615 --> 00:08:03,814 28-year-old tyra vanzant 183 00:08:03,884 --> 00:08:05,950 Is facing a long list of charges 184 00:08:06,019 --> 00:08:07,619 Including grand theft and resisting arrest 185 00:08:07,688 --> 00:08:09,888 After she was caught stealing 186 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:11,489 More than $400 in jewelry and purses 187 00:08:11,558 --> 00:08:13,224 From a department store. 188 00:08:13,293 --> 00:08:14,893 ♪ ♪ 189 00:08:15,095 --> 00:08:17,629 - Hello, ma'am. - Hi, how are you doing, sir? 190 00:08:17,697 --> 00:08:18,964 - Today, judge john hurley 191 00:08:19,032 --> 00:08:21,967 Will decide if she's eligible for bond. 192 00:08:22,169 --> 00:08:24,635 But as vanzant waits for the hearing to start, 193 00:08:24,704 --> 00:08:26,437 She begins pleading her case 194 00:08:26,507 --> 00:08:28,006 To a higher court. 195 00:08:41,655 --> 00:08:42,453 - Unfortunately for vanzant, 196 00:08:42,523 --> 00:08:44,789 The "ultimate judge" 197 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:46,591 Is not presiding over this hearing. 198 00:08:46,660 --> 00:08:48,193 Instead, it's judge hurley, 199 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:51,997 Who seems caught off guard by the defendant's prayers. 200 00:08:58,138 --> 00:09:00,805 - Before judge hurley dives into vanzant's charges, 201 00:09:01,008 --> 00:09:03,474 Questions about her professional life 202 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:05,010 Take center stage. 203 00:09:14,821 --> 00:09:15,687 - Pure platinum might be considered 204 00:09:15,755 --> 00:09:17,689 A place of "heavenly bodies," 205 00:09:17,758 --> 00:09:20,224 Just not in the biblical sense. 206 00:09:20,294 --> 00:09:21,993 ♪ ♪ 207 00:09:26,366 --> 00:09:27,232 By the way, 208 00:09:27,434 --> 00:09:29,634 I don't know anything about where you work. 209 00:09:29,836 --> 00:09:30,968 I just--what people say in here, 210 00:09:31,037 --> 00:09:34,105 I--I don't know anything about anything like that. 211 00:09:34,173 --> 00:09:36,841 - As judge hurley continues to read more details 212 00:09:37,044 --> 00:09:39,844 About the severity of vanzant's crimes, 213 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:42,180 The tone of the hearing begins to sour. 214 00:09:42,382 --> 00:09:43,982 - Wow. 215 00:09:44,051 --> 00:09:46,384 They had to tase the defendant to bring her down. 216 00:09:46,453 --> 00:09:48,119 She wouldn't stop. 217 00:09:48,187 --> 00:09:50,922 - A closer look at vanzant's recent criminal history 218 00:09:50,990 --> 00:09:53,591 Also reveals this isn't her first time 219 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:55,727 Facing very serious charges. 220 00:09:55,796 --> 00:09:57,662 - You've been arrested eight times 221 00:09:57,864 --> 00:09:58,663 In the matter of a couple years. 222 00:09:58,731 --> 00:09:59,998 I don't know. - Yes, sir. 223 00:10:00,067 --> 00:10:01,733 - It's like every time you go out your front door, 224 00:10:01,801 --> 00:10:03,868 You know, you're getting arrested. 225 00:10:03,936 --> 00:10:06,538 So she gets arrested-- you said in June? 226 00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:07,872 She got arrested in June 227 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:10,675 For obstruction, for cannabis and cocaine. 228 00:10:10,743 --> 00:10:12,677 And now she has to get tasered 229 00:10:12,746 --> 00:10:14,745 In a--what, a walmart? - [bleep] 230 00:10:14,814 --> 00:10:16,481 - And she wants me to let her out 231 00:10:16,683 --> 00:10:17,549 And have a second chance. 232 00:10:17,751 --> 00:10:18,750 Huh, interesting. - Please. 233 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,819 I'm asking you for a second chance, sir. 234 00:10:20,887 --> 00:10:22,753 Please, so I can get my life together. 235 00:10:22,822 --> 00:10:23,888 - I wonder what you told the judge 236 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:25,823 After the first, the second, the third arrest, 237 00:10:25,892 --> 00:10:27,759 The fourth arrest, the fifth-- - [sighs] 238 00:10:27,828 --> 00:10:29,828 Please, I'm in-- listen, I'm in a ch-- 239 00:10:30,030 --> 00:10:32,563 I'm in a christian unit program here, sir. 240 00:10:32,633 --> 00:10:34,633 And I've come to found god. 241 00:10:34,835 --> 00:10:36,500 And I'm really changing my life. 242 00:10:36,569 --> 00:10:37,769 And I just want a chance 243 00:10:37,837 --> 00:10:39,170 To be able to go to a rehab, sir. 244 00:10:39,372 --> 00:10:40,705 - Right. 245 00:10:40,774 --> 00:10:42,440 - Please have mercy on me, judge. 246 00:10:42,509 --> 00:10:43,508 [emotional music] 247 00:10:43,577 --> 00:10:45,643 - After a brief pause, 248 00:10:45,712 --> 00:10:47,245 Judge hurley makes his ruling. 249 00:10:47,314 --> 00:10:50,015 ♪ ♪ 250 00:10:54,654 --> 00:10:56,187 Thank you. - Oh, my god. 251 00:10:56,256 --> 00:10:59,858 [crying] 252 00:11:00,060 --> 00:11:01,793 - Tyra vanzant later pleaded "no contest" 253 00:11:01,862 --> 00:11:04,795 To grand theft in the third-degree, 254 00:11:04,864 --> 00:11:06,064 Resisting arrest without violence, 255 00:11:06,133 --> 00:11:09,000 Possession of an unlawfully issued driver's license, 256 00:11:09,068 --> 00:11:11,936 And criminal use of personal id information. 257 00:11:12,004 --> 00:11:14,605 She was sentenced to 180 days in jail 258 00:11:14,675 --> 00:11:18,342 And three years' probation. 259 00:11:18,412 --> 00:11:21,212 - Oh, my god. 260 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:22,013 [cries] 261 00:11:26,887 --> 00:11:28,886 - We now head to stillwater, oklahoma, 262 00:11:28,955 --> 00:11:30,889 For a lesser-known aspect of the legal system 263 00:11:30,957 --> 00:11:33,024 That we rarely touch here on "courtcam." 264 00:11:33,092 --> 00:11:35,026 The potentially dangerous business of bail bonds. 265 00:11:35,094 --> 00:11:37,762 Seated behind the desk of signature bail bonds 266 00:11:37,964 --> 00:11:41,299 Is owner 41-year-old chasity carey. 267 00:11:41,367 --> 00:11:42,233 ♪ ♪ 268 00:11:42,302 --> 00:11:44,502 A week earlier, she was hired by this man, 269 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:46,571 Brandon williams. 270 00:11:46,773 --> 00:11:49,173 Carey paid his $35,000 bond 271 00:11:49,242 --> 00:11:51,976 So he could be released while waiting to return to court 272 00:11:52,044 --> 00:11:54,579 To face charges of second-degree burglary, 273 00:11:54,781 --> 00:11:56,647 And possession of marijuana. 274 00:11:56,717 --> 00:11:57,849 The third person in the office 275 00:11:57,917 --> 00:12:00,719 Is chasity carey's 19-year-old son, 276 00:12:00,921 --> 00:12:02,987 And the butt of williams' jokes. 277 00:12:09,329 --> 00:12:09,994 - [laughs] 278 00:12:15,802 --> 00:12:17,802 - No. - No, I don't. I'm joking. 279 00:12:17,871 --> 00:12:20,004 - But this is no laughing matter. 280 00:12:20,072 --> 00:12:21,739 Williams is unaware that carey and her son 281 00:12:21,808 --> 00:12:23,942 Are planning to revoke his bond 282 00:12:24,144 --> 00:12:26,877 And take him into custody after they learned 283 00:12:26,946 --> 00:12:28,480 He was planning on leaving the state 284 00:12:28,682 --> 00:12:29,814 For a trip to florida 285 00:12:29,883 --> 00:12:31,983 To attend his mother's funeral. 286 00:12:49,569 --> 00:12:51,569 - [indistinct speech] 287 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:52,636 - Williams quickly realizes 288 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:55,006 Carey isn't playing around. 289 00:13:15,328 --> 00:13:16,393 [gunshot] 290 00:13:16,462 --> 00:13:19,197 [dramatic music] 291 00:13:19,399 --> 00:13:26,004 ♪ ♪ 292 00:13:35,281 --> 00:13:37,015 - After williams is blocked from leaving through the door, 293 00:13:40,086 --> 00:13:42,620 - He tries climbing out a window just off camera 294 00:13:42,688 --> 00:13:43,821 And onto a balcony below. 295 00:13:43,890 --> 00:13:46,891 That's when carey grabs a loaded handgun 296 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:49,827 From her desk and fires a single shot-- 297 00:13:49,896 --> 00:13:51,429 Striking williams in the lower back. 298 00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:55,300 [dramatic music] 299 00:13:55,368 --> 00:14:02,006 ♪ ♪ 300 00:14:11,785 --> 00:14:13,985 - On the phone, carey reaches 911. 301 00:14:34,073 --> 00:14:37,007 - Police and paramedics arrive shortly after. 302 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:38,343 But williams is pronounced dead at the scene. 303 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:40,878 [dramatic music] 304 00:14:40,947 --> 00:14:41,946 In the police interviews that followed, 305 00:14:42,148 --> 00:14:45,216 Carey claimed she was acting in self-defense-- 306 00:14:45,285 --> 00:14:47,818 That williams had attempted to take the gun away from her 307 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:49,820 Right before she pulled the trigger. 308 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:51,489 The video, however, appeared to tell 309 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,491 A different story. 310 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:54,759 Carey was later arrested 311 00:14:54,961 --> 00:14:56,294 And charged with first-degree murder. 312 00:14:56,362 --> 00:14:57,895 ♪ ♪ 313 00:14:57,964 --> 00:14:59,764 Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom 314 00:14:59,833 --> 00:15:01,632 During the four-day murder trial, 315 00:15:01,701 --> 00:15:02,700 But the surveillance video 316 00:15:02,769 --> 00:15:03,901 Would be a key piece of evidence 317 00:15:03,970 --> 00:15:07,104 For both the prosecution and the defense. 318 00:15:07,173 --> 00:15:10,842 The state argued carey was not acting in self-defense 319 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:12,643 Because the video showed williams 320 00:15:12,712 --> 00:15:13,644 Trying to get away from her 321 00:15:13,713 --> 00:15:15,646 When she shot him in the back. 322 00:15:15,715 --> 00:15:17,015 The defense, however, said... 323 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:22,787 And what that means is 324 00:15:22,989 --> 00:15:24,588 To convict carey of first-degree murder, 325 00:15:24,658 --> 00:15:25,990 Jurors would need to believe 326 00:15:26,192 --> 00:15:29,594 That she deliberately intended to kill williams. 327 00:15:29,796 --> 00:15:32,129 Ultimately, the jurors decided 328 00:15:32,198 --> 00:15:36,000 The state's case did not meet that burden of proof. 329 00:15:36,202 --> 00:15:39,070 Carey was found not guilty of first-degree murder. 330 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:42,406 The victim's ex-wife has since filed a civil lawsuit 331 00:15:42,475 --> 00:15:44,274 Against carey. 332 00:15:44,344 --> 00:15:45,009 ♪ ♪ 333 00:15:49,882 --> 00:15:50,982 - Your honor, we have mr. Casavant. 334 00:15:52,018 --> 00:15:53,551 - Next, we're in fort lauderdale, florida, 335 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:56,020 For a video bond hearing. 336 00:15:56,089 --> 00:15:59,023 The defendant, 24-year-old francisco casavant, 337 00:15:59,092 --> 00:16:02,026 Was arrested after a homeowner's security camera 338 00:16:02,095 --> 00:16:05,630 Captured him doing more than just trespassing. 339 00:16:05,832 --> 00:16:06,965 - He was found in the front yard 340 00:16:07,167 --> 00:16:10,234 Of a woman's house, caught on video masturbating. 341 00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:12,503 ♪ ♪ 342 00:16:12,571 --> 00:16:13,838 - Here's casavant, 343 00:16:13,906 --> 00:16:15,973 Who lives just two blocks away, 344 00:16:16,042 --> 00:16:18,242 Prowling the yard for nearly two hours-- 345 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:19,777 Exposed. 346 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:20,912 And looking into windows of the home, 347 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:23,581 Including one which the homeowner said 348 00:16:23,649 --> 00:16:25,783 Gave him a direct view 349 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:28,186 Of her 7-year-old daughter inside. 350 00:16:28,388 --> 00:16:29,520 ♪ ♪ 351 00:16:29,722 --> 00:16:30,855 After police were called, 352 00:16:31,057 --> 00:16:33,390 Casavant was found hiding in a nearby shed 353 00:16:33,459 --> 00:16:35,459 And arrested. 354 00:16:35,528 --> 00:16:36,794 He was charged with 355 00:16:36,862 --> 00:16:38,930 An unnatural or lascivious act, 356 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:40,932 Resisting an officer without violence, 357 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,067 And burglary of an unoccupied dwelling 358 00:16:43,135 --> 00:16:45,669 For removing a landscaping paver from the yard 359 00:16:45,738 --> 00:16:47,271 That he was using to stand on. 360 00:16:47,340 --> 00:16:49,807 ♪ ♪ 361 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:51,542 - All right, good morning, mr. Casavant. 362 00:16:51,744 --> 00:16:54,211 - Now at his bond hearing. 363 00:16:54,280 --> 00:16:56,881 Judge tabitha blackmon learns this isn't the first time 364 00:16:57,083 --> 00:16:59,750 He's been arrested for this type of crime. 365 00:16:59,819 --> 00:17:02,487 - Mr. Casavant has a lengthy history 366 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:04,621 Of indecent exposure cases 367 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:07,491 Starting back with 2017 cases. 368 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:10,294 He actually has one, two, 369 00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:11,696 Three, four, 370 00:17:11,898 --> 00:17:14,432 Five priors for indecent exposure. 371 00:17:14,501 --> 00:17:15,900 - As it turns out, 372 00:17:15,969 --> 00:17:16,767 At the time of the incident in question, 373 00:17:16,836 --> 00:17:18,836 Casavant was still on probation 374 00:17:18,905 --> 00:17:20,772 And awaiting trial for another case. 375 00:17:20,974 --> 00:17:22,506 He was also supposed to be wearing 376 00:17:22,575 --> 00:17:23,908 A gps ankle monitor. 377 00:17:23,977 --> 00:17:26,777 - Mr. Casavant was not released from custody 378 00:17:26,846 --> 00:17:28,645 Until February 25th of this year. 379 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:30,781 At which time, by March 17th, 380 00:17:30,850 --> 00:17:32,783 He cut off that electronic monitor 381 00:17:32,852 --> 00:17:34,651 And a pre-trial warrant was issued. 382 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:35,986 After that monitor was cut off, 383 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,523 He clearly went out and committed this offense. 384 00:17:38,725 --> 00:17:41,059 Based on his lengthy history 385 00:17:41,261 --> 00:17:43,794 Of indecent exposure offenses very similar to this case, 386 00:17:43,863 --> 00:17:46,063 The escalating pattern of behavior, 387 00:17:46,132 --> 00:17:48,665 The state would be asking that you continue to hold him 388 00:17:48,734 --> 00:17:50,468 No bond on those no bond holds. 389 00:17:50,537 --> 00:17:52,870 - The judge agrees. 390 00:17:52,938 --> 00:17:54,472 - At this time, the court is maintaining 391 00:17:54,540 --> 00:17:55,806 The no bond holds. 392 00:17:55,875 --> 00:17:56,874 Sir, you're ordered to have no contact 393 00:17:56,943 --> 00:17:59,877 With the alleged victim, direct or indirect, 394 00:17:59,946 --> 00:18:02,146 And not to return to her listed property. 395 00:18:02,215 --> 00:18:06,551 - But as judge blackmon lays out pretrial conditions, 396 00:18:06,753 --> 00:18:09,020 Casavant seems disinterested 397 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:11,488 And can be seen talking to someone off camera. 398 00:18:11,557 --> 00:18:14,825 - [indistinct speech] 399 00:18:14,894 --> 00:18:16,994 - Mr. Casavant, are you listening to me? 400 00:18:18,564 --> 00:18:20,231 - What did I just say? 401 00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:21,999 ♪ ♪ 402 00:18:23,970 --> 00:18:26,571 - Looks like casavant is once again 403 00:18:26,773 --> 00:18:27,838 Caught with his pants down. 404 00:18:27,907 --> 00:18:30,908 - Okay, so I'm gonna do it again, sir. 405 00:18:30,977 --> 00:18:32,042 If you don't listen to my release conditions, 406 00:18:32,111 --> 00:18:34,245 I could change them because you're not listening. 407 00:18:34,314 --> 00:18:38,115 ♪ ♪ 408 00:18:38,184 --> 00:18:40,585 - Francisco casavant was being held without bond 409 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:42,653 Until his next court hearing. 410 00:18:42,722 --> 00:18:43,788 Joining me now is janel drayton, 411 00:18:43,990 --> 00:18:46,590 The homeowner who captured casavant's crime 412 00:18:46,659 --> 00:18:48,792 On her home security camera. 413 00:18:48,862 --> 00:18:50,394 Janel, thanks so much for joining us. 414 00:18:50,462 --> 00:18:51,328 Appreciate it. 415 00:18:51,397 --> 00:18:52,196 - No problem. 416 00:18:52,398 --> 00:18:53,530 - How'd you first notice that he was there 417 00:18:53,599 --> 00:18:54,598 Just outside your home? 418 00:18:54,667 --> 00:18:56,800 - I found out when my son-- 419 00:18:56,870 --> 00:18:59,670 Who'd gone out to take the trash out-- 420 00:18:59,872 --> 00:19:01,472 He noticed that one of the pavers 421 00:19:01,541 --> 00:19:02,806 That's in our backyard 422 00:19:02,876 --> 00:19:05,542 That we use as a step was missing. 423 00:19:05,611 --> 00:19:06,877 And I initially thought 424 00:19:06,946 --> 00:19:10,480 Maybe some kids playing around took it. 425 00:19:10,550 --> 00:19:11,882 Or, uh, you know, 426 00:19:11,951 --> 00:19:14,552 Somebody just being absent-minded 427 00:19:14,620 --> 00:19:16,020 Came by and moved it. 428 00:19:16,088 --> 00:19:17,555 - What was your reaction when you first saw him 429 00:19:17,757 --> 00:19:19,490 On the home security camera? 430 00:19:19,559 --> 00:19:21,292 - [sighs] just chills. 431 00:19:21,494 --> 00:19:22,994 I was afraid. 432 00:19:24,230 --> 00:19:25,997 Uh... 433 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,433 [emotional music] 434 00:19:29,636 --> 00:19:30,902 [chuckles uncomfortably] 435 00:19:31,104 --> 00:19:35,173 It's difficult to put my feelings into words. 436 00:19:35,375 --> 00:19:37,307 But... 437 00:19:37,376 --> 00:19:39,010 I think... 438 00:19:39,845 --> 00:19:41,646 The best way that I could put it 439 00:19:41,714 --> 00:19:42,780 Is I was-- I was scared. 440 00:19:42,982 --> 00:19:45,783 - That must have been pretty upsetting. 441 00:19:45,852 --> 00:19:47,451 - Yeah, I've moved since that incident 442 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:49,587 Because it's--it's-- 443 00:19:49,789 --> 00:19:51,389 It's really-- it was scary. 444 00:19:51,457 --> 00:19:53,056 I don't think 445 00:19:53,125 --> 00:19:56,793 I've ever been through a situation like that before. 446 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:59,730 But I-- I have relocated since then 447 00:19:59,799 --> 00:20:03,334 Just because of the vulnerability 448 00:20:03,536 --> 00:20:04,735 Of that area. 449 00:20:04,804 --> 00:20:06,470 - Well, janel, I am so glad to hear 450 00:20:06,539 --> 00:20:07,805 That you and your family 451 00:20:07,873 --> 00:20:09,473 Are happy and safe in your new home. 452 00:20:09,542 --> 00:20:10,874 And thanks so much 453 00:20:10,944 --> 00:20:12,410 For taking the time to speak with us. 454 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:13,344 We appreciate it. 455 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:14,878 - You're welcome. 456 00:20:14,948 --> 00:20:17,348 - That's it for this edition of "courtcam." 457 00:20:17,550 --> 00:20:18,482 I'm dan abrams. 458 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:18,983 Thanks for watching.