Jury Duty

On Friday, September 17th, a Los Angeles jury found Robert Durst guilty of murder with special circumstances of lying in wait and killing a witness. In this episode, The Durst Trial's Most Memorable Moments, host Kary Antholis, co-host Brittany Bookbinder, and journalist Charles V Bagli — who is covering the Durst story for CrimeStory.com and the New York Times — reflect on the most significant and memorable moments in a truly extraordinary trial. This is Part 1 of a 2 episode recap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday September 14th, John Lewin concluded his rebuttal for the prosecution in the trial of Robert Durst. In this episode, "This Is Not Hard": Closing Arguments — Part 4, Host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder dive into the dramatic last day of closing arguments, exploring Lewin's methodical disassembling of Durst's larger narrative: Durst is simply a person with terrible luck. Kary and Brittany are then joined by Charles V. Bagli — who is covering the Durst story for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com — for a final discussion of the closings and some general reflections on our coverage of this trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday September 13th, David Chesnoff finished closing arguments for the defense and John Lewin launched into rebuttal for the prosecution. In this two-part episode, "The Best You Can Get is Justice": Closing Arguments — Part 3, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder analyze the high-stakes final days of closing arguments and rebuttal.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this breaking news episode of Jury Duty: The Trial of Robert Durst, host Kary Antholis presents the reading of the verdict in the Durst trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Breaking News that on Tuesday, September 14th the case went to the jury. Meanwhile, on Thursday September 9th, Ethan Milius and Habib Balian wrapped up closing arguments for the prosecution and Dick DeGuerin commenced closing arguments for the defense. In this episode, Small Time Caveman Lawyer: Closing Arguments — Part 2, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the stark contrast between the prosecution's appeal to the jury with a rapid-fire display of facts in evidence and the defense's approach of courting sympathy for an elderly client and portrayal of the court’s rulings in the trial as highly prejudicial. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the day's arguments, as well as the fireworks that erupted between the parties once the jury left the courtroom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday September 8th, Deputy DA Habib Balian commenced the prosecution's highly-anticipated closing arguments. In this episode, Roaches in Soup: Closing Arguments — Part 1, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder will explore Balian's use of emotion, metaphor, and repetition to convince the jury of Robert Durst’s guilt. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss what this first day tells us about the prosecution’s closing argument strategy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Bob's Last (Day On The) Stand — Day 14, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine Robert Durst's 14th and final day of testimony, where he faced redirect examination from his attorney Dick DeGuerin and recross from Deputy DA John Lewin. Kary and Brittany contrast the attorneys’ methods during Durst’s last day on the stand and are then joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the wide range of topics covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Voices in Bob's Head: Durst On The Stand — Day 13, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the final day of Robert Durst's cross examination by prosecutor John Lewin. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore some of the most damning evidence presented in the final hours of John Lewin's cross: The now-infamous bathroom audio in THE JINX and admissions of perjury that Durst committed while on the stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, "Shoot Myself on Both Sides of the Head": Durst On The Stand — Day 12, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder break down another exhilarating day of testimony from Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss ​Durst’s alleged plans to kill Kathy’s friend Gilberte Najami, Durst’s alleged plans to kill his brother Douglas, and a blanket that may have been wrapped around Morris Black’s dismembered head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Testimony of Susan Berman's Day Planner: Durst On The Stand — Day 11, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss Robert Durst's sixth day of rigorous cross examination by Deputy District Attorney John Lewin. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore the prosecutor's battery of questions designed to pierce the defendant’s alibis and challenge the logistics that underpin Durst's timeline of events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Color of Dried Blood: Durst On The Stand — Day 10, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder explore how Deputy DA John Lewin is leveraging incongruent details in defendant Robert Durst's direct testimony to illustrate larger factual issues with Durst's version of events. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the so-called dig note, Durst’s friendship with a weed farmer, and Durst's increasingly convoluted timeline leading up to the discovery of Susan Berman’s body.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, "I Did What I Did Because I Am Who I Am": Durst On The Stand — Day 9, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss one of the most - if not the most - dramatic day in court to date. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to examine Deputy DA John Lewin’s courtroom endeavors to prove Durst had motive to kill both Morris Black and Susan Berman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, "Susan Said That She Provided Me with An Alibi": Durst On The Stand — Day 8, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the dramatic, potentially damning, and outright bizarre statements made by Robert Durst on his fourth full day of cross examination by Deputy District Attorney John Lewin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dear Prudence: Durst On The Stand - Day 7, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss Robert Durst’s evasive tactics on the stand in his exchanges with the lead prosecutor of his murder trial. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore Durst’s testimony regarding his affair with Prudence Farrow, his alleged history of domestic abuse, and a pair of earrings his wife, Kathie, mysteriously left behind when she disappeared.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Prosecutor's Traps: Durst On The Stand — Day 6, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the series of interrogatory traps Deputy District Attorney John Lewin appears to be setting for Robert Durst in his second day of cross-examination. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to examine this explosive sixth day of testimony and speculate as to the prosecution's strategy as the trial enters its final phase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Prosecutor Gets His Shot: Durst On The Stand — Day 5, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the beginning of Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's cross examination of Robert Durst. To discuss this showdown between defendant and prosecutor, Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our coverage of Day 4 of Robert Durst's testimony, Killed Them All of Course: Durst On The Stand - Day 4 (Part 2), host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the some of the key moments of the last portion of Dick DeGuerin's direct examination of Durst, including Durst's explanation of the so-called "bathroom audio confession" and the stunning revelation — from Durst himself — that Morris Black knew what Durst was running from when he moved to Galveston, TX. This new information suggests that Black may have been a much lager threat to Durst's anonymity than was previously understood. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to examine how this new information may impact the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 4 of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman was so significant it requires two full episodes of analysis. In this episode, Bob and Susan's Cadaver: Durst On The Stand Day 4 (Part 1), host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the defense's questioning of Durst as he asserts that he discovered the body of — and did not kill — his friend Susan Berman's body; a version of events that fully contradicts what Durst has asserted for years. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore how this critical testimony impacts the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Seeking Sympathy: Durst On The Stand — Day 3, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss day three of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman. Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, joins Kary and Brittany to consider the defense's strategy and what they hope to gain from this approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Memory Issues, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the testimony of defense witness Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, a psychologist whose expert testimony on behalf of the defense seek to call into question the memories of other witnesses in the Durst trial. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore why the defense called Dr. Loftus as their first witness and what the prosecution seemed to be after in their extensive cross examination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, After The Honeymoon: Durst On The Stand — Day 2, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine day two of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the implications of the day's proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Bob Takes The Stand — Day 1, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli — who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com — to discuss the first day of Robert Durst on the witness stand.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special breaking news edition of Jury Duty discusses how just as the defense was to call defendant Robert Durst to the stand, a positive COVID test has thrown the trial's schedule into question. Host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to get the latest update from the courtroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Interview, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine the very first meeting of Robert Durst and Deputy DA John Lewin: A wide-ranging, Mirandized interview in the New Orleans Parish Prison in March 2015. Over several hours, Deputy DA Lewin interviewed Robert Durst about his favorite subject: Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss what can be expected as the prosecution rests their case and the defense begins theirs.Also in this episode we report on a strange turn of events that happened in court on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. That day, defendant Robert Durst spoke up, objecting to prosector Eugene Miyata reading aloud from the document known as 'The BD Story' – Durst’s diary and unpublished autobiography. Moments later, he turned his chair around, looking incredulously at Miyata. Video of this encounter — which must be seen to be believed — is available at CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Loyalty in Bob's World, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder explore the expectations and limits of loyalty in the world of Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss what can be learned from the testimony of several close friends of Durst and his alleged victim, Susan Berman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special breaking news edition of Jury Duty discusses the Thursday, July 29, hearing during which Robert Durst's defense team presented the testimony of Dr. Keith Klein in support of their motion for a mistrial based on Durst’s declining health. Host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine the factual basis for the claims made in the motion and detail Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Self-Incriminating Breadcrumbs, host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine the public statements Robert Durst has made about his actions that have become evidence in his murder trial and trace how the prosecution is setting the stage to confront Durst with them when he takes the stand. They are later joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, and who has been the recipient of many of Durst's self-implicating statements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special installment of our series Robert Durst In His Own Words, we dive into Durst's time in Northern California. Durst's statements about his experience in NorCal — as read by actor David Kelsey — offer insight into a significant and under discussed period in his life. Host Kary Antholis joined by Michelle Dean, journalist and co-showrunner of Hulu's The Act, who reported on Durst in Northern California for The Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Bob's Love Nest, focuses on the testimony of Susan Giordano and Jeanne Clark, examining the loyalty that Robert Durst seems to inspire in his female companions, as well as the possible reasons that the prosecution called these witnesses. Host Kary Antholis discusses these dynamics with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, What Happened to Morris Black's Head?, we examine how the prosecution in the Susan Berman murder trial presents Robert Durst's pattern of making calculated but clumsy moves to cover up his wrongdoings. Using the text of his 2003 testimony during the trial for the murder of Morris Black — as read by actors David Kelsey and Curt Cornelius — we'll look at how Robert Durst’s story then compares to the prosecution’s narrative today. Later in this episode, host Kary Antholis, co-host Brittany Bookbinder, and journalist Charles V. Bagli (who is covering the Durst trial for the New York Times and CrimeStory.com) speculate on the prosecution’s theory of where Morris Black’s head may have ended up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special breaking news edition of Jury Duty, Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Joins the Circus, host Kary Antholis examines the claim by Bill Stevenson, the ex-husband of First Lady Jill Biden, that he had an affair with Kathie Durst in 1982, just days before she went missing. Kary is joined by co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is reporting on the Durst trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Brothers Durst Speak, we explore the testimony of Douglas and Thomas Durst in their brother Robert's murder trial. Some common — and not so common — themes emerge. Host Kary Antholis discusses this intense testimony with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com and whose series of articles The Many Lives of Robert Durst and Susy Berman’s Greatest Unfinished Story can be found at Crime Story.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this installment of our series Robert Durst In His Own Words, we dive into Bob's relationship with guns. Over the years, Robert Durst has made numerous public statements about firearms. These statements — as read by actor David Kelsey — offer insights that you might not glean from listening to his defense attorneys or even watching the megahit documentary series, The Jinx.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, The Trial's Key Moment, focuses on the explosive testimony of Emily and Stewart Altman, longtime friends and confidants of Robert Durst. Host Kary Antholis discusses the week's shocking developments with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com and who became a part of the trial himself during Emily Altman's testimony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special breaking news bonus episode, we detail how Robert Durst — for the first time in weeks — stood up at the defense table and made his voice heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In court this week, defense attorney Dick DeGuerin presented a photo of a young Robert Durst and a pretty young woman to illustrate Bob's affection for his missing wife, Kathie, and attempting to cast doubt on suspicions that Durst may have harmed her. The only problem? The woman in the picture isn't Kathie. Host Kary Antholis is joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is reporting on the Durst trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss this odd misstep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Susan's Diarrhea Tell and Bob's Scream Therapy with John and Yoko, looks at testimony from several witnesses regarding Susan Berman's actions on behalf of Robert Durst following his wife Kathie's disappearance. We also continue our look at Robert Durst's life in his own words (as read by actor David Kelsey) and host Kary Antholis discusses the week's developments with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In yet another surreal moment in a case replete with crazy twists, Deputy District Attorney John Lewin told the court on Thursday that he accompanied the defendant Robert Durst to the bathroom to assist him by emptying his catheter bag. We take this peculiar event as an opportunity to offer a timeline of Durst's various reported maladies and to present as comprehensive an assessment of his current health status as publicly available information allows.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at the prosecution's presentation of strange events in South Salem around the time of Kathie Durst's disappearance. We also present our first in a series of deep dives into Robert Durst's life, much of which is presented in Durst's own words as read by actor David Kelsey. Host Kary Antholis discusses the week's developments with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode focuses on the most emotional testimony in the Durst trial to date — Mella Kaufman, Susan Berman's surrogate daughter. Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, also joins to offer the latest news about Robert Durst's mysterious medical incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special breaking news edition of Jury Duty discusses the mysterious 'medical incident' today that kept Robert Durst out of the courtroom and landed him in a prison hospital. Host Kary Antholis speaks with Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the Durst trial for the New York Times and CrimeStory.com, about the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, The Detective Who Slept with a Witness, focuses on the prosecution's withering cross examination of Det. Michael Struk. Host Kary Antholis discusses the implications of this testimony for both the defense and the prosecution. Kary is joined by co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We conclude our three-part series about the life of Robert Durst's best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, The Tragic End, tracks Susan's initially hopeful and ultimately fatal Hollywood experience. We also discuss the first week of testimony in Durst's trial for Berman's murder with Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special bonus episode explores the first week of witnesses taking the stand in the Durst trial. An array of physicians offered their testimony regarding a piece of evidence that the Defense argues upends the Prosecution's assertion that Robert Durst had a motive for killing Susan Berman. Evidence was also presented by the Prosecution regarding Robert Durst's propensity towards physical violence and abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trial of Robert Durst the murder of his friend Susan Berman resumed on May 18 after a fourteen month delay. We dedicate this episode to telling you how the parties approached restarting their arguments, including Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's tactical decision to focus on some of Robert Durst's most incriminating statements. We also bring you updates on a couple of the more interesting developments that happened beyond the earshot of the jurors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Los Angeles murder trial of Robert Durst beginning this Tuesday, May 18, we bring you to date on the latest developments in the case, including some intense courtroom drama and a wild attorney press conference. We also continue our three part series on the life of his best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, entitled Big Personality, focuses on Susan establishing her career as a writer, the emotional and psychological troubles she confronted as a young adult and the forging of her relationship with Robert Durst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Durst and his attorneys traded assertions that the other was experiencing "dementia" in various statements to Judge Mark Windham. In a series of pretrial motions and court filings, Durst's team sought to further postpone the resumption of his trial for the murder of Susan Berman — apparently to no avail, The trial is scheduled to start again today, as the same jury reconvenes after a fourteen month postponement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Los Angeles murder trial of Robert Durst scheduled to restart on May 17, we begin Season Two with a three part series on the life of his best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, entitled Easy Street, focuses on Susan's early life, growing up in Las Vegas as the daughter of a well known organized crime figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesdays starting May 12th.After a hiatus of over 14 months, the trial of Robert Durst for the murder of his best friend, Susan Berman, resumes with the same jury, the same lawyers and the same judge that started on the trial in March of 2020.The story of this wealthy scion of a New York real estate dynasty and his possible involvement in the deaths of three people became world-famous because of the popular HBO series, The Jinx. Hear the story of the Durst murder trial as it happens, with unique access to evidence and testimony from pre-trial proceedings, courtroom recaps, expert commentary, witness testimony and interviews with individuals who have special knowledge related to the homicide trial.Listen to the Season 1 of this podcast for the overviews of their cases presented last year to the jury by both the prosecution and the defense lawyers. And then subscribe to Season 2 for all of the breaking news and drama of this national media trial.This groundbreaking real-time true crime series is created, hosted and produced by Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Kary Antholis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As David Chesnoff concludes the defense team's opening statement, it becomes clear that the jury will have to choose between two ways of interpreting evidence: Will they be guided by Chesnoff’s mantra that “no evidence is evidence” deciding that the lack of CSI-type forensic evidence leaves them with reasonable doubt of Durst’s guilt, or will they follow Lewin’s OK Boomer Method deciding that the mess of circumstantial evidence surrounding Durst’s actions and statements and the statements of others leaves only one reasonable explanation: that Robert Durst killed Susan Berman. And then, after two days of testimony the LA courts were shut down due to COVID-19 and the trial was suspended until next Spring. The episode concludes with a taste of the testimony that lies ahead in Season Two, and with an update on our plans to cover these proceedings in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.