Mr. Schmitt, you represented your wife brilliantly. You were controlled, succint, and stoic in the face of your wife's attacker. Your strength made him look even more the devil, especially while facing his sickening questions. Your wife would be so proud of you. There was nothing you could have done to protect her or foresee that her trusting nature would encounter pure evil that day. You defended her and spoke on her behalf. I pray that you will find some peace and solace in knowing that your testimony helped put him away. My heart and condolences go out to you and your family. ❤❤❤😭
I’m also extremely impressed with the way Tina’s husband represented her. What a class act. I know Tina and your family are so proud of you. God bless you ❤
He is not at all a disgusting human being. Because he's not even a human being to begin with, he is evil incarnate. A soulless monster. A waste of oxygen walking around on 2 legs. There aren't enough nasty words in the english language to describe WHAT that THING is, but human being definitely isn't one of them.
Seriously. His strength is incredible. Shows how much he loves his wife, he will do whatever it takes to get justice for her no matter how hard this is on him. I just want to give him a hug 😢
I can’t even believe the strength it must have taken for this man to be cross examined by the “person” who assaulted his now deceased wife of 34 years. My god. I don’t know if I could sit there and listen to the details of her attack again and again. The fact that the defendant has chosen to self represent tells me he’s not only guilty AF but a complete narcissist who relishes the spotlight and the pain he’s inflicting on this poor man and his family. Utterly disgusting POS.
A dag on shame! I was disgusted. Especially when he was inquiring about the exact details of the SA. And about who was more terrifying him or the woman. It was like he was relishing in the amount of pain he’s causing. 😢That husband has the strength of Job. God bless him! 🙏🏾
He was absolutely solid, composed, and believable. I was so angry when that monster kept pushing about this poor woman not wanting to go to the hospital. If she did not want to go initially, that is an absolutely typical response from a victim of sexual assault. Shame, embarrassment, fear, and anxiety drive a sexual assault victim in nearly every case in the beginning. It is exemplified in victims who are "older". He is disgusting. I hope he has a miserable experience in prison. I can't imagine even the hardest inmate not being disgusted by someone who sexually assaulted a senior citizen. He is a demon. God Bless 🥰
@@anonymousone2843 “miserable” time in prison: We all want that- only we all want something else subbed in for the word “miserable”. But we don’t want to get banned 👍🏽 (May his time in IDOC be brief. Very very brief. 😉)
I understand that it's every defendant's right to represent themself. But it feels so wrong to allow people like this monster to question their victim's family. It's sick. It's twisted. And it feels very wrong.
The trial hasn’t even gotten thru two witnesses and already have him guilty. He hasn’t put on his defense. Maybe he is guilty, and maybe he should go to prison forever, but our American Justice system requires a trial. Let’s watch the trial
Sexually assaulting anyone at any age but especially, a vulnerable time, in life. Whether it's an infant, a prepubescent, a teen, the infirm, the elderly, the unaware, the naive- predators know what they're doing and they deserve the worst, we can give them..
“I gave her a hug” and then the inexpressible grief on this poor man’s face, my god. Wow, and this POS defendant is witness to this man’s private suffering. This is killing me.
How disgusting the perp is for the audacity to get angry and protest that his copies of the victim's private part photos were taken from him for the prosecutor's exhibit. He corrected himself that he didn't "like to have them" but I think that's EXACTLY why he wanted them! He wants to re-live the torture he did to her by looking at them.
Maybe, you would to honor your, loved one. I understand both sentiments but I would want to represent mine, with dignity. If you can't kill them why get disheveled?
@@8thhousemoonrabbit205that's a really beautiful thought. I think this is exactly why Mr. Schmitt was able to get through this with such strength and calm. He made his wife, his family, and everyone else proud.
Especially with the questions he asked. Not one had even the smallest impact on his defense. Was making the husband to relive it. Disgusting beyond belief
Sad the husband had a new girlfriend 3 weeks after his wife died and didn’t fulfill her final wishes and give her daughters and family what she left for them.
He isnt doing anything but talking about the same thing over and over using different words. Not clearly presenting his case or defending his case in his opening
I’ve never felt hated for another human being in my 79 yrs. That changed watching this repugnant, disgusting man devoid of humanity. God bless Tina and her family🙏
@@supme7558 If you're not on the jury you are allowed to have, and voice, your opinions. Being a jurur and being a regular citizen are two very different things.
I just said out loud that he's Disgusting! Then I reached for the keyboard to comment, just to see that someone has already said what I was about to type. I JUST Hope that someone wipes the floor with his face, on a daily basis...and that will still be much more lenient than what this Evil Predator truly deserves.
Yes, i know that, I just think it's disgusting that it's even a thing. I can barely listen to this guy questioning her poor husband. It's just wrong, imo.
That nurse! Her face was stoic- yet still made her puzzlement over the defendants stupidity and also that slow burn of righteous anger- and occasional shark eyes. Outstanding. She was excellent.
@@byrontownsel7274 not exactly a laugh- a smirk. But you could tell she stifled a chuckle 🤣 (it was amusing how clearly he had to look up yhe word anus, otherwise he would not have felt he had to define it for the jury.
Someone needs to create Christine's Law where we don't allow pro se defendants to cross-examine the victims' (of violent crimes)families. I understand they have the right to, but there has to be a better way. Possibly allowing them to write down the questions they'd like to ask and assign another person to read them verbatim or something like that.
The Constitution of the United States preservers the right to question your accuser, without that right you run the risk of Kangaroo Courts. Allowing anyone to say anything about the accused without any repercussions. Are you sure you want to allow that?
@mjwest5780 That's why I specifically said in victims of violent crimes and that the defendant should be allowed to write out exactly what they want asked verbatim. They will still be in the courtroom and will be able to argue an objections etc. It wouldn't be any different than having an attorney cross examine a witness. Of course, I believe in the constitution, but I feel there has to be a better way. I do understand your point and where you're coming from. I was just throwing out some ideas.
He seems to seriously get off on asking the husband questions about what his wife was wearing, etc. when he arrived home. It’s sick and ridiculous that an accused perpetrator gets to ask a victim’s husband anything. Ok, they can represent themselves-whatever. But to ask this grieving man questions? It’s horrific. God bless this family and that poor lady for all she went thru. My heart aches for them. 💔
For this criminal to represent himself, questioning the deceased victim’s husband, just shows how truly SICK & arrogant he is,… You can bet he’ll be dealt with behind bars accordingly 😡…
I don’t know if it’s intentional or not, but the husband’s calm demeanor is most likely frustrating the defendant, who is trying to inflict more pain on these poor people. Good on him for not giving this POS what he wanted.
I get that defendants have a right to represent themselves, but there should have to be a stand in for questioning victims of the crimes. Victims should not be forced to be re-victimized like this.
There are several complications with having a stand-in when it comes to pro se defendants. A lot of the questions that are asked on cross-examination are reactions to the testimony given. Also, what happens when that stand-in reacts negatively to a posed question? Yohn's insistance on focusing on the anus for example. Could you see a normal, rational person show no abhorance if they had to read those questions during a trial? An argument could be made before an appellate court that using a court-appointed stand-in would: first, be a violation of the accused rights to face their accusers, second, taint the jury with expressions or reactions to information outside their prior knowledge, and lastly, be a form of court-appointed counsel forced upon a defendant who refused the right to counsel.
I have seen many defendants defend themselves, but this guy is just downright crazy, the questioning to Tina's husband and the trauma nurse was absolutely disgusting, he needs to be put away for life. My thoughts are with Tina's family xx
And was found with all of his victim’s belongings! Oh but wait, those must all be the rare coincidences he was talking about in his opening statement. 🙄
God bless this Dr! She said game, set, match. This was already over for the defendant, but that was a sight. And this poor, sweet woman. Imagine living 77 years, just trying to enjoy your last few decades for some monster to attack you like this. My heart is with her family. I pray the book is thrown at this guy.
Only an evil person would perpetrate such a crime. Only an evil person would question this husband in such a manner after what he witnessed that day and the consequences afterwards.
I think the 2 worst parts were the fact that his dna was found in her diaper and the fact that he stole something that has no value except to its owner( rosary).
This defendant is a total narcissist is trying to torture the husband and every witness. Wish more states had the death penalty. This is absolutely shameful.
This trial is abhorrent in every way, it is beyond comprehension that such an audacious, evil bad excuse for a man is allowed to interview the victim's husband and the sane nurse just so that he can take himself back to the scene of his crime and enjoy it all over again!! There are really no adequate words in the English language to describe the utter frustration I feel watching him relive his assault on a poor innocent lady, all the while "interrogating" whoever he likes just to get his jollies. My God, it is totally insane and if the Prosecution have any solid evidence like DNA of the scene, then it should never have been allowed to happen. He has realized that he will be going to jail after this and will never see the light again, so of course, being a psychopathic narcissist, he will enjoy and savor every minute of the last of his free days. I don't know why it is allowed to happen, but I really wish the Judge could just shut it down and have done with the hypocrisy.
Because it’s innocent until proven guilty. It’s the fundamentals that every law hangs upon. You may not like it. But say you were wrongly accused, you would want the right to defend yourself. The law has to apply for everyone and all situations. By not allowing it the court would already be siding with the victim and prejudicing against the defendant. No matter how abhorrent it may seem, it’s sadly essential to a fair legal system.
This poor husband!!! My heart breaks for him. He handled himself so well against this monster. I can’t even imagine how he held his composure through all that!!!
As a 68 yr old grandmother .. this touched close to home.. ‘ what you just heard was theatrics’ what you are now going to hear is pure BS.. no one feels sorry for you.. dna and fingerprints don’t care about your feelings, either.. I hope he gets life..
I wish he had gotten the death penalty, swift and certain. Life in prison is too merciful for him; being fed, cared for, a roof over his head AND FREAKING HEALTH CARE!!??!!
I appreciate the way those testifying challenge the ignorance of Yohn's questioning. The disdain and disgust was obvious on the faces of the nurse and physician when on the stand. I don't know how the people involved in the Brook's trial maintained their control during the same type of experience.
The Darrell Brooks trial everytime he said where is the injured party 😤😤😤😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 it made my blood boil I have no idea how the families sat so quiet in the courtroom i would have lost my Mind
People like this monster just like to revictimize all over again, and I’m sure he thinks he’s the smartest person in the world. It really shouldn’t be a right to harass victims like this.
this poor man. The devastating things that happened to his wife and partner of 35 years are heartbreaking. It is cruel and unusual punishment this widow is being put through. Rest in peace Christine.
The Darrell Brooks trial was bad enough but this…this is disgusting. Allowing this deviant to question his victims (and yes this man is a victim) is just wrong. I understand our justice not only allows it but is one of the cornerstones of our due process but it is still disgusting watching this defendant question the husband.
just like with Brooks the system gives the perv all the rope to hang himself with. I hope that the witnesses knew they were aiding in this happening and that it gave them some strength to endure his presence. But, like with Brooks, there was one witness or one part of the events the State wouldn't go into, because it was too painful for the witness. With Brooks it was the mom who got several children hurt. Here it's the husband's knowledge of the sexual assault specifics. Both defendants stomped all over both witnesses and brought them to the stand and told them about it. Awful :(
By the questions Yohn is asking Tina’s husband… he is absolutely getting off on hearing about what HE did to her!! "Tell me again what she said happened in the car." - "So she said the suspect R'd her, what else did she say about that? Can you explain in detail the sequence of events?" - "After they walked back upstairs, what did she say the suspect did to her then?" - "Back to when they were driving to the house, when she said he put his………." *He is a sick, disgusting & disturbed absolute POS monster!!!*
This is the first trial that I simply can’t stomach to get through. I’ve watched bits and pieces but I quickly feel a level of rage that I’ve never known.
Listening to this sicko cross examine the Tina’s husband is so sickening!! The husband’s ability to have self control and answer him is to be admired!! I definitely couldn’t do it!
@@tracyrasmussen8117 absolutely but his sick ego can’t resist. This is the most disturbing and disgusting crime and defendant. It’s so much worse with him failing miserably to defend himself with his disgusting questioning
I cannot believe this man is being allowed to 'stick the knife' into this poor man. Every question is just bringing up just what he had done to the wife.
I understand that the husband is keeping his cool to do everything he can to get that guy put away and I admire him for his self control. God bless him and his family. I hope the defendant is found guilty beyond any doubt. He is actually sort of giving himself away by seeming to be familiar with the area of the crime. He is telling them he knows too much about the area the crime took place and flows from his mouth very easily.
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss and the tragic circumstances. Mr.Schmitt this must of been brutually traumatic. Oh the poor lady….. what a cruel horrid attack. I’m very glad the defendant is representing himself. His skills are exceptional poor. May justice be served quickly.
OMG This monster is so pathetic! Saying the rosary belongs to him. Are you kidding? Tina's poor husband. My heart breaks for him, having to look at the monster that did all those horrible things to his wife!!! I hope he suffers his entire life for what he did.
Not the first trial ive watched where defendant represents themself, and i cant believe that no one warns them that when they try to use "big words" to sound intelligent, but dont use the right word or use a word inappropriately, they just make fools of themselves!
It is gross. He is just adding to himself being convicted and the disgust of all. He just wants to hear his own voice, try to show how smart he is and enjoy playing a lawyer. It’s pathetic. What he is showing is his ignorant and nasty he is. It is astounding that people like him live in a fantasy world and don’t see what all others do.
Wouldn't they have had enough evidence with the DNA, fingerprints, catching this scum with her property & proof of her injuries without this witness having to testify? I dont know how he remains composed, dont think I could do it.
That's likely, but jury's get suspicious when key witnesses aren't put on the stand, and considering the victim is deceased, he is the only living witness.
He has a right to a trial no matter how stupid and how much evidence. Brooks went to trial and had dozens of witnesses These people are just not right in the head. It’s messed up and it’s torture but even these monsters can’t be forced to just plead guilty.
If I could speak to Mr. Schmitt directly I would tell him that he represented his wife in such a brilliant way! He was very controlled, succint and stoic in the face of the question by his wife's attacker. His strength made Yohn look like a devil, especially the part on which he had to reply his sickening questions. His wife would be so proud of him. The surviving relatives will have this terrible recordings as a rite of passage. I would like to hug Mr. Schmitt so that he could cry and let it all out. He needs that. Maybe not with me, but with a therapist. To be questioned by the assaulter adds insult to the injury of the loss of his wife.
I think the worst case I saw where the defendant represented themself, was a case where a father tried killing his family and the young son who he brutally beat in attempts to kill was cross examined by his father!! The very one that murdered his mother in front of him and attempted to kill him. The child was allowed to be examined only on video and the murderous father was syrupy sweet with him. Sickening. I believe one of the detectives adopted the little boy.
Most inmates are “held down” by their mothers and grandmothers. This type of crime is harshly punished by inmates, and their justice isn’t necessarily logical. Everything this turd did to this woman will be done to him. I can promise you.
was this is murder case though? i thought it was a home invasion and sexual assault. I would want this guy behind bars for life at minimum but then found out that only one of the charges was a 30-year maximum. Hope the judge gives consecutive sentences.
It should but what my guess is ( and I am not a lawyer) Is she would have had to be dead at the scene? But I’m not sure.. I agree with you.. it certainly be murder in my opinion!!!
States have a statute of limitations wherein if the victim died within a year of the crime AND the injuries resulted in the death of the victim then it would be upgraded to murder. I think her death was not related to the fall down the stairs or SA. Could've been a heart attack and wouldn't be related to injuries sustained. Maybe if she had a blood clot and died but didn't have clotting issues prior to death then maybe.
God bless her husband. Having to be dragged through the remembrance by defendant of the horror of what happened to his wife, he kept his affect neutral and handled himself with more self control than I think most men could.
@@tracyrasmussen8117 You’re absolutely correct. This is re-victimization 🙁 I pray he never sees the light of day again as a vicious violent criminal once this is finally over.
That poor man, having to sit, facing that f’ing monster is beyond horrible. When he gets to prison, I hope he meets a man that will treat him like he did Tina!!!
Exactly, he’s getting real enjoyment out of this. The judge needs to move this along better, like the judge in the Brooks trial did. His annoyance with this trial is evident, yet he’s continually letting the defendant ask irrelevant and repetitive questions.
This guy is SO SICK with these questions to this victim’s husband!!! Reliving his sick, perverted, heinous crime on a helpless older woman is despicable!!!! He’s probably getting some sick pleasure from these questions!! He’s not fit or safe to be in society imo!!
I asked this a bit further down. Like is he representing himself as a control thing or do you think it's so he can relive what he did in some sort deprivped sick manor??xx
@@HappyHalloween47 yes I definitely believe he’s doing this to relive his perversion and actually enjoyed asking this poor man these questions. Just unbelievable and kind of sicker than Darryl Brooks although not as heinous but I think you know what I mean. So sad what he put this poor woman through 😢🙏
Oh how I wish Tina had been able to get to that hand gun. I think the fact that her husband moved it bothers him tremendously. He can't blame himself, but who amongst us, God forbid we were in his shoes wouldn't feel absolutely devastated by the fact that you moved the gun? Oh, how I wish ahe had been able to get to it. My heart breaks for her husband. I just can't even imagine. This defendant is an absolutely wicked, evil devil. God Bless 🥰
But don’t know for sure outcome even then. Maybe she not able to pull trigger in time and this monster gets the gun. Would all hope that yes got gun and shot him but no way to know.
@traveltm She died shortly after the attack. It would be a gamble worth taking as I see it, both in hindsight as well as in the moment. The cowardly jerk most likely would have turned tail, run, and just stole the car.
This monster is getting off on the details of his reaction when he found his wife. It’s unbelievable that a murderer can question the victims spouse. What a sociopath!!!
Agree. He probes into the details--and thus into the husband's heart--of vaginal and anal harm, blood in the Depends, even the hip replacements and walker. There's a kind of glee in his questions and follow-up questions.
The Judge in this case displays extreme patience and has given this defendant great latitude in his questioning of the deceased victim's husband. This is one defendant who'll never see a successful appeal.
Omg does this joker expect smiles at a trial where he is being tried for brutalizing a 77 year old defenseless woman like what ??? Adventure??? Really ?? Sickening! And he wants to defend himself, ok 🙄. He’s a sick sick dude 🤬🤬🤬
Mr. Schmitt, you represented your wife brilliantly. You were controlled, succint, and stoic in the face of your wife's attacker. Your strength made him look even more the devil, especially while facing his sickening questions. Your wife would be so proud of you. There was nothing you could have done to protect her or foresee that her trusting nature would encounter pure evil that day. You defended her and spoke on her behalf. I pray that you will find some peace and solace in knowing that your testimony helped put him away. My heart and condolences go out to you and your family. ❤❤❤😭
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I made yours my words to Mr. Schmitt. Brave man who should not feel any guilt AT ALL...
I’m also extremely impressed with the way Tina’s husband represented her. What a class act. I know Tina and your family are so proud of you. God bless you ❤
GOD BLESS YOU, PRAYERS YOUR WAY AND FAMILY!!!
I couldn't have done it, no way. I couldnt of looked at the person who violated and took my wife from me. No way. Stronger person than me.
Mr Schmitt handled himself amazingly well. I was yelling at the defendant’s questions. That defendant is a disgusting human being.
A narcissistic pos is what he is, he'll get what's coming to him.
Eww when he was asking what she was wearing right off the bat , he's gross
seems like he just wanted him to tell him about the crime so he could relive it
Yes! He's totally getting off by making people talk about his crimes.
He is not at all a disgusting human being. Because he's not even a human being to begin with, he is evil incarnate. A soulless monster. A waste of oxygen walking around on 2 legs. There aren't enough nasty words in the english language to describe WHAT that THING is, but human being definitely isn't one of them.
This is so incredibly sad. Her husband is a pillar of strength. Pure evil was inflicted on her.
You can understand why they were married for so long. This is just horrendous.
Seriously. His strength is incredible. Shows how much he loves his wife, he will do whatever it takes to get justice for her no matter how hard this is on him. I just want to give him a hug 😢
It’s despicable when they’re allowed to further victimize their victims.
Rubbish
It’s absolutely disgusting! I’m so angry rn.
yes the american court system is a joke....bring back the rope!
It’s INNOCENT until proven GUILTY!
You should watch the darrell brooks trial. It was insane.
I can’t even believe the strength it must have taken for this man to be cross examined by the “person” who assaulted his now deceased wife of 34 years. My god. I don’t know if I could sit there and listen to the details of her attack again and again. The fact that the defendant has chosen to self represent tells me he’s not only guilty AF but a complete narcissist who relishes the spotlight and the pain he’s inflicting on this poor man and his family. Utterly disgusting POS.
Exactly 💯
I agree with you.
A dag on shame! I was disgusted. Especially when he was inquiring about the exact details of the SA. And about who was more terrifying him or the woman. It was like he was relishing in the amount of pain he’s causing. 😢That husband has the strength of Job. God bless him! 🙏🏾
He was absolutely solid, composed, and believable. I was so angry when that monster kept pushing about this poor woman not wanting to go to the hospital. If she did not want to go initially, that is an absolutely typical response from a victim of sexual assault. Shame, embarrassment, fear, and anxiety drive a sexual assault victim in nearly every case in the beginning. It is exemplified in victims who are "older". He is disgusting. I hope he has a miserable experience in prison. I can't imagine even the hardest inmate not being disgusted by someone who sexually assaulted a senior citizen. He is a demon. God Bless 🥰
@@anonymousone2843 “miserable” time in prison: We all want that- only we all want something else subbed in for the word “miserable”. But we don’t want to get banned 👍🏽
(May his time in IDOC be brief. Very very brief. 😉)
I understand that it's every defendant's right to represent themself. But it feels so wrong to allow people like this monster to question their victim's family. It's sick. It's twisted. And it feels very wrong.
This trial is insane. He’s going to prison forever.
@@Alegend03 if hes going to incriminate himself, why put the victims family thru a trial....sicko!
It feels just so ghastly 😢
I agree, it should not be allowed
The trial hasn’t even gotten thru two witnesses and already have him guilty. He hasn’t put on his defense. Maybe he is guilty, and maybe he should go to prison forever, but our American Justice system requires a trial. Let’s watch the trial
If I were on the jury. I would convict him just for representing himself and torturing the victims husband like this. Horrific.
I agree, absolutely 😀
Yup!!
EXACTLY... I totally agree with you, he sent himself directly to jail
GROUNDS
@@cats.addict6457 much faster though than had he been represented by counsel!
Omg sexually assaulting a 77 year old woman!! Shameful beast!!!
He should be on the wall, for sure.
GROUNDS
Sexually assaulting anyone at any age but especially, a vulnerable time, in life.
Whether it's an infant, a prepubescent, a teen, the infirm, the elderly, the unaware, the naive- predators know what they're doing and they deserve the worst, we can give them..
he's a very evil sicko monster that will leave prison dead in body bag.
It’s horrendous at any age
“I gave her a hug” and then the inexpressible grief on this poor man’s face, my god. Wow, and this POS defendant is witness to this man’s private suffering. This is killing me.
@mvg1269 I saw that too.😢
How disgusting the perp is for the audacity to get angry and protest that his copies of the victim's private part photos were taken from him for the prosecutor's exhibit. He corrected himself that he didn't "like to have them" but I think that's EXACTLY why he wanted them! He wants to re-live the torture he did to her by looking at them.
He's one sick twisted POS.
I think it proves to him that he still has the power in this situation.
Exactly!!!! He probably looked at them every chance he got . Sick
Exactly.
The husbands ability to talk to this guy without lunging across and trying to kill him is impressive, I wouldn't have that level of restraint.
Maybe, you would to honor your, loved one.
I understand both sentiments but I would want to represent mine, with dignity. If you can't kill them why get disheveled?
@@8thhousemoonrabbit205that's a really beautiful thought. I think this is exactly why Mr. Schmitt was able to get through this with such strength and calm. He made his wife, his family, and everyone else proud.
Especially with the questions he asked. Not one had even the smallest impact on his defense. Was making the husband to relive it. Disgusting beyond belief
Sad the husband had a new girlfriend 3 weeks after his wife died and didn’t fulfill her final wishes and give her daughters and family what she left for them.
Only a narcissistic fool would represent himself in a case like this!!!!!!
He isnt doing anything but talking about the same thing over and over using different words. Not clearly presenting his case or defending his case in his opening
Yeah u should have representation for sure. So u don't embarrass yourself. Let's see how this plays out.
Exactly...💀😠
Ronnie Nelson was one that pos!
EXACTLY!
I’ve never felt hated for another human being in my 79 yrs. That changed watching this repugnant, disgusting man devoid of humanity. God bless Tina and her family🙏
You must not have watched the Darrell brooks trial
I was going to say watch Darrell Brooks too. I hate them both. The bailiff would have to hold me down
Sounds to me like you already believe he's guilty and aren't giving him a fair shot to begin with.😊
Darrell Brooks for sure. And maybe Jodi Arias while testifying
@@supme7558 If you're not on the jury you are allowed to have, and voice, your opinions. Being a jurur and being a regular citizen are two very different things.
The OBGYN handled the defendants line of questioning with grace and grit. My prayers to the family.
I live in Quincy and Dr. Kagumba is fantastic! So is the ER nurse.
Absolutely disgusting that a perpetrator can defend himself in such a personal, horrific crime or at all. I am in disbelief.
I just said out loud that he's Disgusting! Then I reached for the keyboard to comment, just to see that someone has already said what I was about to type. I JUST Hope that someone wipes the floor with his face, on a daily basis...and that will still be much more lenient than what this Evil Predator truly deserves.
Innocent until proven guilty¿
@@DocProcRealm Yeah if they want to they can but they are offered a public defender if they can't afford their own lawyers.
Yes, i know that, I just think it's disgusting that it's even a thing. I can barely listen to this guy questioning her poor husband. It's just wrong, imo.
@@krystalmy2000Totally agree.
That nurse! Her face was stoic- yet still made her puzzlement over the defendants stupidity and also that slow burn of righteous anger- and occasional shark eyes. Outstanding. She was excellent.
This nurses face and expressions during this sicko questioning conveys every revolting thought she had towards this sicko
At 3:22:00 the nurse laughs at doofus trying to define the anus.
Love this Nurse! She knows how to testify!
Shark eyes 😅
@@byrontownsel7274 not exactly a laugh- a smirk. But you could tell she stifled a chuckle 🤣 (it was amusing how clearly he had to look up yhe word anus, otherwise he would not have felt he had to define it for the jury.
Bless this husbands heart, don’t know how he is able to be so composed and answer these ridiculous questions from Yohn!
Someone needs to create Christine's Law where we don't allow pro se defendants to cross-examine the victims' (of violent crimes)families. I understand they have the right to, but there has to be a better way. Possibly allowing them to write down the questions they'd like to ask and assign another person to read them verbatim or something like that.
Yesssssss Yesssssss totally agree ❤❤❤❤
The Constitution of the United States preservers the right to question your accuser, without that right you run the risk of Kangaroo Courts. Allowing anyone to say anything about the accused without any repercussions. Are you sure you want to allow that?
Totally agree
@mjwest5780 That's why I specifically said in victims of violent crimes and that the defendant should be allowed to write out exactly what they want asked verbatim. They will still be in the courtroom and will be able to argue an objections etc. It wouldn't be any different than having an attorney cross examine a witness. Of course, I believe in the constitution, but I feel there has to be a better way. I do understand your point and where you're coming from. I was just throwing out some ideas.
Canada 🇨🇦 doesn't allow it, specifically for victims. Runkle of the Bailey mentioned it during the Brooks trial.
This is so terrible, I hope the defendant is found guilty as soon as possible. He is despicable.
He was
130 years sick pos will never walk free too bad the co defendant was only sentenced to total 40yrs
He seems to seriously get off on asking the husband questions about what his wife was wearing, etc. when he arrived home. It’s sick and ridiculous that an accused perpetrator gets to ask a victim’s husband anything. Ok, they can represent themselves-whatever. But to ask this grieving man questions? It’s horrific. God bless this family and that poor lady for all she went thru. My heart aches for them. 💔
Ugh. You can literally feel just how much everyone in that courtroom wants this case to hurry to deliberation.
For this criminal to represent himself, questioning the deceased victim’s husband, just shows how truly SICK & arrogant he is,… You can bet he’ll be dealt with behind bars accordingly 😡…
Public execution would be the only true justice¡ Sadly this guy will probably thrive in prison¡🤡⚖️
@@krystalmy2000 ,… Me too 💪🏻
And I hope it happens when he's 77!
@@allisongay2751 touché 👊🏼
My condolences to the husband I don't know how he managed to get the strength to get on the stand
God bless him always
I don’t know if it’s intentional or not, but the husband’s calm demeanor is most likely frustrating the defendant, who is trying to inflict more pain on these poor people. Good on him for not giving this POS what he wanted.
I get that defendants have a right to represent themselves, but there should have to be a stand in for questioning victims of the crimes. Victims should not be forced to be re-victimized like this.
Completely agree
There are several complications with having a stand-in when it comes to pro se defendants. A lot of the questions that are asked on cross-examination are reactions to the testimony given. Also, what happens when that stand-in reacts negatively to a posed question? Yohn's insistance on focusing on the anus for example. Could you see a normal, rational person show no abhorance if they had to read those questions during a trial? An argument could be made before an appellate court that using a court-appointed stand-in would: first, be a violation of the accused rights to face their accusers, second, taint the jury with expressions or reactions to information outside their prior knowledge, and lastly, be a form of court-appointed counsel forced upon a defendant who refused the right to counsel.
I have seen many defendants defend themselves, but this guy is just downright crazy, the questioning to Tina's husband and the trauma nurse was absolutely disgusting, he needs to be put away for life. My thoughts are with Tina's family xx
It’s unreal. His opening statement was completely off the wall. 😳
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@marth6271 oh I do realise that but it's heartbreaking to watch the husband on the stand again on day 4.
Watch the Darryl Brooks trial, another self entitled criminal!
But what was terrifying is that there was logic to the way he did things. He did not come across as legally illiterate as Darrell Brooks.
Dude, they have your DNA & your co defendant plead guilty. Give it up.
And was found with all of his victim’s belongings! Oh but wait, those must all be the rare coincidences he was talking about in his opening statement. 🙄
He’s doing this because he’s a sick pos and he’s enjoying reliving it .
I feel like the defendant being able to ask this man questions after what he did to his wife is a whole other crime!
One more thing: Mr. Schmitt. You made your wife so proud on the stand. Idk how you did it, but your strength is incredible. Bless you.
He's standing up for her; I'm sure the scumbag who killed her wanted to get him to break down, but he stool his ground for his wife. ❤️
God bless this Dr! She said game, set, match. This was already over for the defendant, but that was a sight.
And this poor, sweet woman. Imagine living 77 years, just trying to enjoy your last few decades for some monster to attack you like this. My heart is with her family. I pray the book is thrown at this guy.
I know, and love her reply “she wasn’t penetrated with a cup, she was penetrated with your peeenis”! 😂😂😂😂
A defendant who represents himself, has a fool for a lawyer. I feel for the poor witnesses who will have to answer to this monstrous pos.🤬
Please research before you show how intelligent you think you are. 🙄🤨
He is so brave. I’m so sorry your wife had to go through this and I hope your family can heal from the loss.💔
It’s heartbreaking. The last month of this woman’s life were of suffering.
I'm glad he was able to handle himself so well. Almost standing up for his deceased wife by not backing down to this monster.
That husband is so much stronger than I am. Also, that nurse handled him like a boss. How in heck did that pervert think that this would help him?
Despite his please focus on the logical speech he is delusional.
Only an evil person would perpetrate such a crime. Only an evil person would question this husband in such a manner after what he witnessed that day and the consequences afterwards.
This fool has a fool for a client…
I think the 2 worst parts were the fact that his dna was found in her diaper and the fact that he stole something that has no value except to its owner( rosary).
This defendant is a total narcissist is trying to torture the husband and every witness. Wish more states had the death penalty. This is absolutely shameful.
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And this is why we absolutely need the death penalty
I am ALL for the death penalty in some cases!! This is definitely one of many.
This is so disgusting. This guy is enjoying reliving his crime and torturing the witnesses!
Yesssss. Exactly 💯
It's disgusting. He didn't bring up a single point to have any relevance to his defense.
This trial is abhorrent in every way, it is beyond comprehension that such an audacious, evil bad excuse for a man is allowed to interview the victim's husband and the sane nurse just so that he can take himself back to the scene of his crime and enjoy it all over again!! There are really no adequate words in the English language to describe the utter frustration I feel watching him relive his assault on a poor innocent lady, all the while "interrogating" whoever he likes just to get his jollies. My God, it is totally insane and if the Prosecution have any solid evidence like DNA of the scene, then it should never have been allowed to happen. He has realized that he will be going to jail after this and will never see the light again, so of course, being a psychopathic narcissist, he will enjoy and savor every minute of the last of his free days. I don't know why it is allowed to happen, but I really wish the Judge could just shut it down and have done with the hypocrisy.
It should never have been aloud
Because it’s innocent until proven guilty. It’s the fundamentals that every law hangs upon. You may not like it. But say you were wrongly accused, you would want the right to defend yourself. The law has to apply for everyone and all situations. By not allowing it the court would already be siding with the victim and prejudicing against the defendant.
No matter how abhorrent it may seem, it’s sadly essential to a fair legal system.
He;s definitely a psychopathic monster.
Yes he’s loving this! He’s done this before imo! What a puke!
So a lawyer charging extortionate fees and asking the same questions is ok though?
This poor husband!!! My heart breaks for him. He handled himself so well against this monster. I can’t even imagine how he held his composure through all that!!!
As a 68 yr old grandmother .. this touched close to home.. ‘ what you just heard was theatrics’ what you are now going to hear is pure BS.. no one feels sorry for you.. dna and fingerprints don’t care about your feelings, either.. I hope he gets life..
What you weren't with the vocabulary lesson of an opening statement? ( sarcasm)
@@robertcomtois2074eh ? 🤔🤔
I wish he had gotten the death penalty, swift and certain. Life in prison is too merciful for him; being fed, cared for, a roof over his head AND FREAKING HEALTH CARE!!??!!
Thank you for covering this trial… it’s the saddest I have ever seen but I hope the family gets justice
This is so wrong on every level to me. They need to change this law. It’s disgusting
I appreciate the way those testifying challenge the ignorance of Yohn's questioning. The disdain and disgust was obvious on the faces of the nurse and physician when on the stand. I don't know how the people involved in the Brook's trial maintained their control during the same type of experience.
The Darrell Brooks trial everytime he said where is the injured party 😤😤😤😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 it made my blood boil
I have no idea how the families sat so quiet in the courtroom i would have lost my Mind
To claim to own the Rosary is such an insult OMG
He is an insult to common decency..
People like this monster just like to revictimize all over again, and I’m sure he thinks he’s the smartest person in the world. It really shouldn’t be a right to harass victims like this.
Totally agree. Evil.
Absolutely agree. This is just horrendous.
😠
Definition of a narcissist
At least we know he will die, unmourned, in prison.
this poor man. The devastating things that happened to his wife and partner of 35 years are heartbreaking. It is cruel and unusual punishment this widow is being put through. Rest in peace Christine.
He wants to be innocent but he is describing the living room and arguing with the victim’s husband about where furniture in the living room was.
because he was there plus he has all the discovery, ie pictures.
The Darrell Brooks trial was bad enough but this…this is disgusting. Allowing this deviant to question his victims (and yes this man is a victim) is just wrong. I understand our justice not only allows it but is one of the cornerstones of our due process but it is still disgusting watching this defendant question the husband.
just like with Brooks the system gives the perv all the rope to hang himself with. I hope that the witnesses knew they were aiding in this happening and that it gave them some strength to endure his presence. But, like with Brooks, there was one witness or one part of the events the State wouldn't go into, because it was too painful for the witness. With Brooks it was the mom who got several children hurt. Here it's the husband's knowledge of the sexual assault specifics. Both defendants stomped all over both witnesses and brought them to the stand and told them about it. Awful :(
You know the trial is gonna be a circus when the defendant represents himself.
Ughhh... this is truly horrific!
My mother will be 77 in a week and if somebody did this to her, they had better hope I never find them.
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By the questions Yohn is asking Tina’s husband… he is absolutely getting off on hearing about what HE did to her!! "Tell me again what she said happened in the car." - "So she said the suspect R'd her, what else did she say about that? Can you explain in detail the sequence of events?" - "After they walked back upstairs, what did she say the suspect did to her then?" - "Back to when they were driving to the house, when she said he put his………." *He is a sick, disgusting & disturbed absolute POS monster!!!*
He’s reliving all the dreadful events with pleasure. What a vile excuse of a man.
He shouldn't have been allowed to have her injured private parts pictures
All he is accomplishing with his questions and behavior is showing all that he is capable of committing a crime such as this
Every question he asked made zero sense for a so called defense.
This is when a narcissist thinks he’s smarter than everyone else! Such a fool!😳😠
A perfect example of the Dunning Kruger effect
This husband is a Saint. There is no way I would be able to sit and answer this POS. What Grace he has. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This is the first trial that I simply can’t stomach to get through. I’ve watched bits and pieces but I quickly feel a level of rage that I’ve never known.
Listening to this sicko cross examine the Tina’s husband is so sickening!! The husband’s ability to have self control and answer him is to be admired!!
I definitely couldn’t do it!
Right! He got NOWHERE with his stupid, fumbling questions. I think the jury would've preferred he just passed the witness with this one.
@@tracyrasmussen8117 absolutely but his sick ego can’t resist. This is the most disturbing and disgusting crime and defendant. It’s so much worse with him failing miserably to defend himself with his disgusting questioning
@@sherireedy329 I totally agree!
Bradley Yohn: "I object your honor. That's my rosary."
Me: You just placed yourself at the scene of the crime.
He's not exactly the sharpest tool in the box.
@@itsmeagain7825he doesn’t even have a box.. he’s just a tool.
He might as well said: is my rosary Your Honor, I stole it.
@@conniemorgan8402 can't really argue with that.
I cannot believe this man is being allowed to 'stick the knife' into this poor man. Every question is just bringing up just what he had done to the wife.
Be patient. Once this guy's in prison he'll get his knife!
It's insane
It's as if he wants to make some new sick memories to keep him warm in the cold, dark days ahead...
Mr. Schmitt is a rock! Much respect and empathy for him.
This a strong husband staying focused to get justice for his wife.
I understand that the husband is keeping his cool to do everything he can to get that guy put away and I admire him for his self control. God bless him and his family. I hope the defendant is found guilty beyond any doubt. He is actually sort of giving himself away by seeming to be familiar with the area of the crime. He is telling them he knows too much about the area the crime took place and flows from his mouth very easily.
😢 The cruelty that human beings are capable of will never cease to surprise me. Cue the existential despair.
He doesn’t seem to be asking questions that will help his case. He almost seems to be taunting the poor husband.
Exactly!!!!!!😡 he’s disgusting
I’m already saying guilty and he’s not even done with his crazy opening statement. What a nut case!
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss and the tragic circumstances.
Mr.Schmitt this must of been brutually traumatic.
Oh the poor lady….. what a cruel horrid attack.
I’m very glad the defendant is representing himself. His skills are exceptional poor.
May justice be served quickly.
AGREED HEARTBREAKING
I don’t think I could stop myself from attacking any person who harmed my family member. Must be hard for him…for anyone in his position
My thoughts exactly. Idiot who hurt one of mine, would never be found.
OMG This monster is so pathetic! Saying the rosary belongs to him. Are you kidding? Tina's poor husband. My heart breaks for him, having to look at the monster that did all those horrible things to his wife!!! I hope he suffers his entire life for what he did.
Absolutely heartbreaking and he is such a monster
This POS has no idea how to pray the Rosary!! But the "Jewelry is mine". Yeah, okay. The jury isn't buying it either is my guess.
I'd literally put $ on ppl's books to take care of this beast. Daily.
And objected - reason: it’s not jewelry it’s not rosary. 🤔😤🧐
That was one of the worst parts for me. He stole her rosary which is worth nothing as far as resale value.
Pure Evil! I feel so bad for the man & wife. Its horrible for the husband having to re-live the events, but to keep his compusure shows his strength .
The defendant, "I'm a human being". Objection!! Hearsay.
Not the first trial ive watched where defendant represents themself, and i cant believe that no one warns them that when they try to use "big words" to sound intelligent, but dont use the right word or use a word inappropriately, they just make fools of themselves!
He’s doing a terrible job! He’s burying himself!
I am SO offended and disgusted by this defendant!!!
It is gross. He is just adding to himself being convicted and the disgust of all. He just wants to hear his own voice, try to show how smart he is and enjoy playing a lawyer. It’s pathetic. What he is showing is his ignorant and nasty he is. It is astounding that people like him live in a fantasy world and don’t see what all others do.
Wouldn't they have had enough evidence with the DNA, fingerprints, catching this scum with her property & proof of her injuries without this witness having to testify? I dont know how he remains composed, dont think I could do it.
I wouldn't be able to do it without running across the courtroom to choke this sicko out...
That's likely, but jury's get suspicious when key witnesses aren't put on the stand, and considering the victim is deceased, he is the only living witness.
He had to testify. He was the first person there after it happened.
He has a right to a trial no matter how stupid and how much evidence. Brooks went to trial and had dozens of witnesses These people are just not right in the head. It’s messed up and it’s torture but even these monsters can’t be forced to just plead guilty.
If I could speak to Mr. Schmitt directly I would tell him that he represented his wife in such a brilliant way! He was very controlled, succint and stoic in the face of the question by his wife's attacker. His strength made Yohn look like a devil, especially the part on which he had to reply his sickening questions. His wife would be so proud of him. The surviving relatives will have this terrible recordings as a rite of passage. I would like to hug Mr. Schmitt so that he could cry and let it all out. He needs that. Maybe not with me, but with a therapist. To be questioned by the assaulter adds insult to the injury of the loss of his wife.
Favorite line…”impossible means not possible….and incredible means not credible.”
I know just heard that
I think the worst case I saw where the defendant represented themself, was a case where a father tried killing his family and the young son who he brutally beat in attempts to kill was cross examined by his father!! The very one that murdered his mother in front of him and attempted to kill him. The child was allowed to be examined only on video and the murderous father was syrupy sweet with him. Sickening. I believe one of the detectives adopted the little boy.
Yes and the boy was so brave. His father asked some dumb question and he responded with something like stabbed me. Bravo
Was that the one where the “dad” had a court jester’s hairdo?
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@@MB-wx4gp that’s a perfect description! Yes and he will rot in prison .
I remember that. That sweet little boy was so strong 💔.
This guy is an absolute monster. This is so awful 😣
Most inmates are “held down” by their mothers and grandmothers. This type of crime is harshly punished by inmates, and their justice isn’t necessarily logical. Everything this turd did to this woman will be done to him. I can promise you.
Good to know 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
He thought he was suffering in jail pretrial lol...guess what's waiting for you in prison, Creature Yohn 😂
I hope he gets it repeatedly on a daily!
This POS is representing himself GOOD LUCK against this prosecution team! He deserves everything he gets!
This shouldnt be allowed in murder cases its shocking putting families through this i think the law must be changed
Right!
It’s not a law, it’s the constitution
Surely though there should be a clause that prohibits re-victimizing victims in a court of law! This husband IS a victim too. My God!
was this is murder case though? i thought it was a home invasion and sexual assault. I would want this guy behind bars for life at minimum but then found out that only one of the charges was a 30-year maximum. Hope the judge gives consecutive sentences.
@@Juniper122 It's both!
If she died because of her injuries, shouldn’t this be upgraded to a murder case?
It should but what my guess is ( and I am not a lawyer) Is she would have had to be dead at the scene? But I’m not sure.. I agree with you.. it certainly be murder in my opinion!!!
States have a statute of limitations wherein if the victim died within a year of the crime AND the injuries resulted in the death of the victim then it would be upgraded to murder. I think her death was not related to the fall down the stairs or SA. Could've been a heart attack and wouldn't be related to injuries sustained. Maybe if she had a blood clot and died but didn't have clotting issues prior to death then maybe.
@@sydneyreynolds6967 I read it just now that it was reported she died from injuries sustained in the assault.
@@sydneyreynolds6967it says ‘due to complications from the wounds received in the incident’
She must have gone septic.
God bless her husband. Having to be dragged through the remembrance by defendant of the horror of what happened to his wife, he kept his affect neutral and handled himself with more self control than I think most men could.
What a complete sicko. I just can’t believe what I’m seeing and hearing. I pray justice works swift and aggressively. This is disgusting.
Me too. Somehow though, this doesn't feel like justice should feel. This is soooo wrong on so many levels.
@@tracyrasmussen8117 You’re absolutely correct. This is re-victimization 🙁 I pray he never sees the light of day again as a vicious violent criminal once this is finally over.
@@alicat0077he was sentenced to 130 years with a mandatory 85%served, so he will be in for 110 years. Justice served.
That poor man, having to sit, facing that f’ing monster is beyond horrible.
When he gets to prison, I hope he meets a man that will treat him like he did Tina!!!
This guy is getting off questioning the husband.... He is just trying to find out how much damage he did to these people
Yes, exactly what I was thinking. He is reliving the crime every time he talks about it and hurts the family.
Exactly, he’s getting real enjoyment out of this. The judge needs to move this along better, like the judge in the Brooks trial did. His annoyance with this trial is evident, yet he’s continually letting the defendant ask irrelevant and repetitive questions.
There is a special place in the afterlife for this type of monster. I am disgusted by this whole case. He shouldn't be allowed to ask these questions.
This guy is SO SICK with these questions to this victim’s husband!!! Reliving his sick, perverted, heinous crime on a helpless older woman is despicable!!!! He’s probably getting some sick pleasure from these questions!! He’s not fit or safe to be in society imo!!
I asked this a bit further down. Like is he representing himself as a control thing or do you think it's so he can relive what he did in some sort deprivped sick manor??xx
@@HappyHalloween47 yes I definitely believe he’s doing this to relive his perversion and actually enjoyed asking this poor man these questions. Just unbelievable and kind of sicker than Darryl Brooks although not as heinous but I think you know what I mean.
So sad what he put this poor woman through 😢🙏
Oh how I wish Tina had been able to get to that hand gun. I think the fact that her husband moved it bothers him tremendously. He can't blame himself, but who amongst us, God forbid we were in his shoes wouldn't feel absolutely devastated by the fact that you moved the gun? Oh, how I wish ahe had been able to get to it. My heart breaks for her husband. I just can't even imagine. This defendant is an absolutely wicked, evil devil. God Bless 🥰
I agree completely. 😢
But don’t know for sure outcome even then. Maybe she not able to pull trigger in time and this monster gets the gun. Would all hope that yes got gun and shot him but no way to know.
@traveltm She died shortly after the attack. It would be a gamble worth taking as I see it, both in hindsight as well as in the moment. The cowardly jerk most likely would have turned tail, run, and just stole the car.
This whole case is sad. I feel so sorry for this woman's family.
My heart ached for her husband and I shed a tear when he said "I gave her a hug."
Mr. Schmitt handled this torture like a legend, his wife would be so proud!
This monster is getting off on the details of his reaction when he found his wife. It’s unbelievable that a murderer can question the victims spouse. What a sociopath!!!
Agree. He probes into the details--and thus into the husband's heart--of vaginal and anal harm, blood in the Depends, even the hip replacements and walker. There's a kind of glee in his questions and follow-up questions.
The Judge in this case displays extreme patience and has given this defendant great latitude in his questioning of the deceased victim's husband. This is one defendant who'll never see a successful appeal.
He gave him too much latitude.
This is when a person is so narcissistic that they feel they are more qualified than a lawyer so they represent themselves in a murder trial smh
What a waste of human organs this guy is. Can't wait for sentencing .
This is horrifying😢 This poor man. I hope this defendant gets what he deserves in prison.
Omg these cross examinations are excruciating to watch. His questions & descriptions etc…It all feels so wrong. It’s traumatic.💔😢🤬
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@@ubercodes9403 - subjekt matta jurasdicktion?
The prosecutions faces while he is doing his opening statement are hilarious!
That nasty man wanted the pictures of the poor woman’s bruised body back as a sick trophy! I hope they never gave them back to him.
Witness thoughts: ("do Not jump up and kill him, Justice will prevail. I will get through this. Nooo attacking. Ughhhhh")
This man is sick sick sick prayers for the family and the husband who did an excellent job of not ripping the defendant a good one. Karma is a mother
Omg does this joker expect smiles at a trial where he is being tried for brutalizing a 77 year old defenseless woman like what ??? Adventure??? Really ?? Sickening! And he wants to defend himself, ok 🙄. He’s a sick sick dude 🤬🤬🤬