Jury to deliberate today in triple murder case

all i can say is the prosector has isnt show any evidence that craig was the shooter expect those three witnessess. he better hope there are no jurors on that jury like me because i could never lock someone up for life based on what those three said. this case was definetly premature to go to a jury.

Where does the defendant claim he was at the time of the murders?

The man who testified that he told his wife to get down on the floor, because she was looking at the window as the shots were fired, has a faulty testamony. His wife saw a pickup truck flee the scene, while her husband stopped to call 911, go to his car and get a flash light. He probably had to stop and get his car keys first. It seems to me his wife is the proper witness not him.

The most important piece of testimony in the triple murder case is that Brandon Craig had not yet met Joyceline at the time of the crime. When a person introduces one friend to another friend, who later become romantically involved, they remember that time frame with clarity. I believe the witness. Also, the roommate/best friend would have certainly heard of Brandon.

I personally believe that Brandon Craig may have a hand in this but if I were a juror the state has not convinced me beyond a resonable doubt

What I don't understand is why this Jocelyn and the other 2 (so called) star witnesses in this case aren't being looked at as accomplices. If they had a confrontation at the party I'm sure they had to talk about doing something to the victims before the crime was actually commited. So why are these other 3 getting off essentially?

Jami just said that the judge asked the jury if they wanted to start deliberating yesterday and they said they just wanted to go home. That tells me that they will probably come back with an early conviction just so they can go home and get it over with and that`s not fair at all!!!!!

I think the rick morris girlfriend was not telling the truth. She said that she was at work on the 30th. But they had pictures being taken on the 30th. So I don't believe her at all.

I'm just glad I'm not on the jury, I'm torn in the middle. You wonder how jury's feel after they have convicted or aquitted someone, then to learn all the other things that were not let in at trial. I don't think I have the stomach to be on a jury, with someones life in my hands.

Although I am from Canada, in 1999 the term SUV was barely used. You had a truck or a van in those days. These days everything is an SUV but not back then. This makes me uneasy with the witnesses in the neighborhood.

Sincerely
Bonnie Thorpe

It is hard to believe that this case came to trial. In my opion the law is at fault for wasting the taxpayers money bringing it to trial. The defense put on a very good case. I believe that this guy might be quilty, but the way the law enforcement gathered information, with their threats and lies, I would have a very hard time finding this guy guilty, using their facts. I'm very glad I don't live in New Mexico. The way they gather their facts, they could bring anybody into jail and charge them with a crime, and in order to solve the case could get any criminal to lie by using threats and lies to take you to trial. I believe the law enforcement shouldn't be aloud to act like criminals their selves by lieing and threating suspects.

I don't care how credible these three star witnesses were. Brandon Craig killed three innocent people and if he is acquitted, he will get away with murder. Let's hope the jury can see past all the inconsistencies and lies that have been told and convict this man of

Guilty..are you kidding me ? three People witnessed the execotiuons ..Was Hitler Guilty?may be he shoud of hired a Defense attorney

Way too many lies were told by the state witnesses

Drug users as wittnesses sometimes hold.
Because the key wittnesses creditiblity is questionable,
fabricating can not be over looked.
Brandon Craig did not run, nor understand why he
came to become a suspect.
But because beyond a reasonalbe doubt plays a factor,
I can't not say I feel he's guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Joe- Michigan

i am amazed that the testimony given by the policeman who was the first to respond to the gunshots and saw the speeding SUV without headlights going down the road didn't hold much in court. Why did he not turn around and give chase and maybe this would not have gone for ten years without a person or persons responisible. this was a huge discrepancy in the law enforcement by not giving chase. also the three witnesses are not credible insofar as lying to grand juries, etc. they should all be in jail until the truth comes out (separately incarcerated). there is one thing for sure that one or all of these people knows who pulled the trigger. however they should all be charged with accessory's after the fact. they should be charged with being very much involved with these murders due to them being involved. the sstatement's by the three witnesses that they were scared doesn't hold much water for me. there is no way that i would run scared from something that i had witnessed....such as murder!

I have been following this case for some time, as far as I can see those three supossed eye witteness are lying so bad, just to lower any sentence they may be pending. I was on jury duty and a murder case, this case is almost the same. the statements and facts are not believable. those proscuters did not do there job at all. the defense did there job. I would almost believe that those three proscuters wittness's were the ones that did it themselves. they were the ones involved with the drugs. never believe someone on drugs they are such liars. i hope he gets off. and they find those drugies guilty...

Brandon sits on the stand so sure of himself! Even in the court room he would sit there and stare the family down! He has gotten away with so many crimes! He is what is considered a career criminal. It is time for Justice! Let's hope the jury makes the right decision! We are asking for justice! Do Not Let the boys Die In Vain! We Never Saw them graduate, go to college get married have children or live their lives!! While Brandon the person who took their lives went on to live two lives. It is time he paid for what he did! It is time for JUSTICE!!

i agree with the defense..mainly because the d.a. has failed to prove ,even with 3 witnesses, that the accused was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of anything. i think there is more to the story then the witnesses are leading on mainly because the stories continued to change , not to brandons advantage,but their own...i think they are hiding more of their own involvement then what they are leading the jury the believe ...basically, i think it would be a serious mis-justice to let brandon go and not charge the witnesses to some extent. i feel they all had a hand in this and should all be charged and ultimately convicted, but i gather that the witnesses crimes are being pinned on brandon to keep their names clear.

first degree murder.

You criticize the prosecutors lack of "Fire & Brimstone" presentation. ... Of course the defendants legal team is more animated to compensate for their clients lack of emotion. If the defendants affect got anymore flatter, he would be "6-feet under". I think he uses his hand to prop his head up so he won't fall asleep from boredom!.

One eye witness recalled seeing "wood" on the gun. I have not seen an AK-47 that was made of wood, mostly all metal are those guns. There is WAY too much doubt in this case for a conviction.

This case would be a miscarriage of justice if the jury finds Mr Craig Guilty, After Knowing How Much the 3 eyewitness has lied, Yes there stories did collaborated but my opinion they were Fed It By The Detectives, I'm a former drug addict myself and i can barely remember much from 10years ago and i been drug free almost 11years. This is clearly A Mexican drug cartel Imo Find Joclyns friend the real killer

I think the Prosecution of Brandon Craig was one big joke. There is more than enough reasonable doubt. They barely have a preponderance of evidence against him let alone enough to quantify a murder conviction. Find the man NOT GUILTY and let's move on to another case...like trying to get Sean Fitzpatrick out of prison. I still think he's innocent.

I have watched this trial from the beginning and I still have a considerable amount of doubt even after the closing statements. Right now I am on pins and needles waiting for a verdict.

Has anyone considered that the 3 eyewitnesses know what happened because they are the ones who did the killing? They needed to blame it on someone NOT GUILTY.

Bob Mo.

What does everybody think- Guilty or Not Guilty. If I was a juror I don't think I can find him guilty. To much doubt.

I think the defense raised some doubt as to the guilt of this guy. Would not be surprised if jury opts, for comprimise.

I think lisa needs to follow the case more thoroughly before she reports on it. Example, she announced over the air that none of the star witnesses showed any emotion while on the stand. Hello! Lisa! Joselyn was crying practically the whole time! Its been showed several times!! Thanks to jean following the case she was able to correct lisa.

The fact that Brandon Craig didn't take the stand to say where he was during that tragic event leads me to believe that he MUST have something to hide. If he was innocent, why wouldn't he want to take the stand and prove his innocence?

I think that the defense's closing was very strong. I personally feel that the three star witnesses had enough time to come up with what they thought was an airtight case against Brandon Craig but they had not really thought through their story. I think that they set Brandon Craig up and the real killer is more than likely Luke Morris.

Im having trouble with the truck,/suv.Which one was it? Has it been considered that there may have been another witness, that hasnt been found?I would have looked further into this matter than the defense team did.

I hope he gets the death penalty , The one thing I hate the most is a Wanna be ...Trying to be so hard , to bad We'll see in prison when he becomes another mans Wanda !!!

I'm a loyal court tv watcher and usually have a view one way or another on the cases you cover, but this case (triple murder case) has me stumped. Once I make up my mind one way, I hear or read another statement and change my mind again.
Wouldn't want to be on this jury. Can't wait to hear what they think....

So are these witnesses credible or not? For the defense the answer to that is NO & YES – "they were telling the truth for seven years!" NOW they are lying! OK so based on that theory while they were messed up on on drugs, much younger and not to mention active criminals, that is when they ARE credible, so, they get get cleaned up, grow up and get straight and then they become dishonest!

I'm working on my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and I must admit that this case is somewhat baffling. Having gone over all the testimony I can honestly say that I wouldn't want to be on this particular jury. On one hand I feel that Brandon Craig pulled the trigger that ended three young lives but on the other hand I feel that the three star witnesses couldn't quite get the story straight. This will be an interesting ending to a very, very tragic case.

I am convinced by watching this trial from the beginning that this murder was committed by the Mexican mafia. This crime exemplifies a mafia hit!!

I know that there is a downside having a defendant testify, but in this case I believe the defendant should have testifed as to alibi. Absent a alibi, i would find him guilty.

I think what lisa means about the witnesses emotions is jocelyns little crying show was just that, a show and not a very good one, i have seen better crying on soaps, i could not convict this guy based on everything i have seen and think that the big 3 are involved up to their noses and they should be the ones on trial.

If Craig didn't have anything to do with it and he (as the defense claims) did not know J. at the time he would have testified. Where is his alibi? If I had 3 people pointing the finger at me for a triple murder I was not involved in and i didn't know the main character at the time I would definitely sit on the stand and tell them the whole story. If he is innocent, then there is nothing to fear on the stand.

The fact that he has no comment for three people that accuse him of such a horrific crime just proves that he did it. Guilty!

There have been no explanations given by the defense, that I remember, as to why Brandon is being targeted for the murders. Perhaps because there is no explanation other than he did it.

There is no way i could convict this man based on what the prosecuters showed as so called evidence in this trial. It seems to me to be a contract killing. If they convict him with what they have been shown in this trial i will lose all faith in the legal system. I cant believe it even went to trial with so much lack of evidence.

I truly believe Brandon Craig did kill those three boys, but the eyewitness should not have to get togther to get their story straight the truth about what happen should not have to be put togther.

The testimony of the 'eye witnesses' was poor. Someone on that night and at that time killed the 3 teenagers. 3 witnesses say that they 'saw' and 'heard' the murders being carried out. In order to acquit Craig, the jury will have to be convinced that all 3 of the eye witnesses are lying about what occurred that evening. Their stories have to be concocted for some motive that focuses on seeing Craig convicted of a murder he didn't do.

I find it hard to believe that 3 people would claim to have witnessed 3 murders in order to carry out some sort of vendetta against a person they disliked. I find it equally hard to believe that all 3 eyewitnesses would wait some years and then come forward to see that an innocent man is convicted these murders. Clearly, the teenagers were murdered by a person firing 24 rounds from an assault rifle. The time of the murders is accurate - the neighbors confirm that point. Even though Craig, as a criminal defendant, has no obligation to prove himself innocent. Nevertheless, if he was being framed, I find it hard to believe he would sit in court listening to 3 eyewitnesses trying to frame him w/o taking the stand and showing where he was at the time of the murders. Any innocent person, in his right mind, would insist on telling the jury that he is innocent and where he was at the time of the murders. Craig sat there like a vegatable listening to all this testimony saying "I saw Brandon Craig kill the 3 kids..."

Craig is guilty of murder - whether justice is done in this case depends on the jury believing that Craig was the victim of a frame by these 3 eyewitnesses and the State of New Mexico.

Judy i totally 100% agree with your opinion, This was the work of the mexican mafia, it also explains why joclyn was feared for her life, she's protecting that hulio guy and are the other 2 witnessing, guys and galsame use your commonsense he is presumed innocent untill proven guilty, its his rights not to take the stand mr craig washable the escape goat this kid is not guilty

The three witnesses, I feel are the three gulity for murdered, one of the three knows who drives a Bronco. They all got pretty sweet deals for blaming someone else.

I'll be shocked if this jury doesn't dead lock. As I said before...not beyond the shadow of a doubt.

I think it is so important for the jury to remember a defendant is innocent until proven guilty; and although, Brandon may have committed the crime, the prosecution did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In watching many of these trials, it often appears the jury expects the defense to PROVE the innocence of their client when that is not how the legal system was designed.

I have to say that the two prosecutors in this case were not very strong at all. Bad enough they have three very poor star witnesses, but their personal styles are so low-key and un-assertive. The closing argument got too consumed in minutia and did not tell a convincing story; the defense on the other hand made strong points and also talked to the jury far more realistically and conversationally.

Having said all that, I think Craig is probably the killer. There'a just too much doubt there to convict him.

I had the opportunity to sit in the courtroom and watch Jocelyn testify firsthand. One question I have is, why did she only cry when asked questions from the prosecution? She kept looking at Marcantel trying to get his approval of her testimony (at least that is what my perception was). Her testimony about the fight at the party was a lie, her testimony about what vehicle was used was a lie (mind you, she changed her story of 10 years two weeks before trial, after the defense caught her in the lie), her testimony about getting a stolen truck from a drug dealer that lived in a trailer park was a lie, her testimony about where the gun was cut up was a lie and her testimony proved and she admitted to lying to the GRAND JURY under oath (more than one time). If the jury found Brandon Craig guilty of this crime based on the insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution, than the jury would not have followed the law that the Judge instructed them on. Even Waymire’s closing statement wasn’t convincing, I don’t think that he himself is convinced that what he presented to the jury is true. He’s just doing his job, and poorly at that. Frankly, I believe that Rick Morris has more to do with this than anyone else. He was the drug trafficker; obviously he had influence on all of these young people: Jocelyn, Luke, Jeffrey and Brandon. Bottom line is, there is doubt! I feel awful for the parents of those 3 boys, I know teachers that knew the boys, but just because they lost their sons, doesn’t mean someone else has to lose theirs to satisfy the need to put someone behind bars, especially an innocent man like Brandon Craig.

These 3 eye witnesses are giving the State what they want to solve a crime they cannot. All 3 eye witnesses have learned to lie to the cops and to lie very well. They all admit to lying to the cops. Lying to the grand jury – where is the perjury charges.

I may have missed some, but how did Brandon Craig first become a suspect. Also, did the defense have any witnesses that could put Brandon Craig somewhere else on the night of the crime? Do the three "star witnesses" still get their deals if he is not convicted?

I think Brandon Craig is guilty, but I know that the 3 eye witnessess
have too much garbage to take their words for anything. If he is convicted, I think they should all be convicted of accessories to the crime,
especially the woman.

You need facts to find guilt and when you are asked to find guilt on circumstanial evidence that will place a person in prison for life is just not justice but just another way our state goverment spend money on trials that aren't supported by facts.The three witnesses came forward for one reason to get what was hanging over there heads reduced or erased. This is how the system works and they call it fair when they buy lies to convict someone.Many DNA results have free people but crimes like this can't be clean up with DNA, and I know first hand how prosecutors will pay witnesses to tell lies in court. This man might be guity but not with what the prosecution used to prove there case.This was a waste of tax payers money.

Brandon Craig probably had a hand in this, but the defense certainly created reasonable doubt. I would not believe any of the prosecutions "star witnesses".
Think the verdict will be not guilty.

Wow.. I don't even know even know where to start... So, The 3 Stooge Witnesses: Sure they appeared to be credible on the stand .. And sure discrediting a witness is a brutal and oftentimes unfounded practice to which no one is immune, except the Pope, perhaps.. But I just found out about Jocelyn Schnieder's Motor vehicle "accident" where she ran a motorcycle rider off the road, nearly killed him, left him with use of only one eye, and she was drunk to boot. They call it "Great Bodily Harm". Seems that she has worked out some kind of deal with the prosecution of that case whereby she gets a lesser sentence for ruining a man's life, and in return, has agreed to testify again Craig... Is this right? It is formadable to have 3 witnesses all saying the same thing. I do believe that Brandon Craig is a murderer. I am actually quite sure of it based on all I've heard and read in this matter. But is he getting a fair trial? That is a much different, and in some ways a more important question to be asked.

did anyone notice that the 3 star witnesses very seldom if at all looked at craig when they were on the stand. what could a shrink read into this observation

I believe the defense has done a good job, and the prosecutions fabulous 3 witnesses are liers and they came up with this story to cover their own asses, because they are the ones that commited this crime. The prosecution didnot do a good job.

It seem to me that everyone is saying these 3 lied about Brandon but no one is seeing if they wanted to lie to get themselves out of some trouble they would have said at least one of them they were driving an suv since thats what everyone was looking for and not have told the truth about driving a truch with a camper

Is this a death penalty case? I've always thought a person should only get the death penalty if there were eye witness testimony to prove it. I can't believe that anymore because I don't believe these "eye winesses".

I watched the entire trail. Now that it is being deliberated, I was curious about the area. I went to my Google Earth, and I was absolutely amazed that I was able to zoom in on the exact spot of the murders, and I was actually able to see the memorial to the three victims that was placed there which Jean Casaraz showed in her backstory earlier today.

I am just curious, if they are so baffled by whether these 3 eye witnesses are telling the truth??? why were they never given a lie detector tests????

I thought the defence lawyer's closing was fantastic! It may very well be that brandon is guilty i'm not convinced ,but it all comes down to reasonable doubt and the burden of proof is on the prosecution and i feel sorry for the families because Mr.Waymire and co in my opinion got nowhere close on this one!!

I never understand why a defendant (if "innocent" ) wouldn't take the stand to defend him/herself???? If I were Brandon Craig, and I did not do this horrific crime never the less hadn't met these people till after it... I would be on that stand screaming I'm innocent???? who cares what they come at me with... if I'm guilty of other stuff, so be it.... If i did not gun down these 3 boys.... I would be screaming it from the roof tops.....

This case no doubt is a horrible tragedy, but the case against Craig is not even close to enough for a conviction. The state did all they could do but there is way too much doubt to convict Craig of this crime. Unfortunately, it seems that Craig had something to do with it but there are too many inconsistencies in the case for a conviction. The 3 witnesses stories are different but the facts of the shooting are so much the same that it really is hard to deny they were present. One thing the state doesn't have in this case is physical evidence to link Brandon to the crime. In this day in age people are so hooked on DNA and forensic evidence that jurors think that there is always DNA thanks to the CSI effect. But what alot of people don't realize until they are actually a Forensic scientist is that DNA is not always there. My heart goes out to the families of these three boys but I don't think the states case was strong enough to convict.

Seriously, I would be more afraid of the Mexican "mafia". Especially if I owed them the money this kid owed me. I would rat out a scapegoat than implicate them in this triple murder.

Brandon Craig did not commit this crime. The star witnesses should be on trial, because they commited this crime. They are liers and Jocelyn put on a horrible act with all that crying, boo hoo. Jocelyn, Luke, and Jeffery commited this crime.

He is guilty, end of story.

This man is guilty. If you were young and into what these kids were in, you would lie to. these kids had to live in fear for a long time, lets pray that the jury puts this evil man away. than these kids can go on with their lives without fear.

Not guilty – rarely can a good Prosecutor turn shoddy policework into a conviction. Everyone bemoans no DNA from 10 years ago, but I wonder what happened to fingerprints on the 24 spent rifle casings? Very few people would know how to load a magazine without even so much of a partial print on the brass. Hmmmm? The avenue left unexplored is the mafia and Jocelyne.

I have been following this trail. One thing is very clear. The three witness that saw the shooting all say the same thing. "Brandon got out of the truck and shot those boys, then got back in the truck and drove off with lights out" After all the crap and lies thst story never changes. He's Guilty.

The problem is, that too many times the prosecution and law enforcement appear to have the "We have to win" syndrome. This guy may be guilty, but once again a state has failed to give us credibilty on the stand and raised more of a reasonable doubt this way than if they would've presented their case without the three misfit witnesses. Prosecutors we have to dig deeper.

Ok, I have recorded the whole trial on my PVR and reviewed every second of it over this past weekend and listened to closing arguments last evening finishing up on the internet with the defense closing by David Kaplan. What is taking the Jury so long? There isn't a shred of believable testimony or evidence to implicate Brandon and there is more than enough reasonable doubt. My heart goes out to the families of Matt, Luis and Kevin but we should never lose sight of the real goal, to convict without doubt the responsible person(s). I still can't get over the responding deputy Dufus continuing on to the scene when a pick up blows by him with the headlights out!!

I watched this trial as much as I could but had to work so I must have missed testimony as to craig's whereabouts when the crime ocurred and also if he owned a gun such as the one used in this murder. The fact that he was known to own guns bothered me to begin with, but that's just me, okay...I think the prosecution in this case was very weak, not being aggressive at all. I have a problem with the fact that the defense lead the witnesses through their whole testimony without any objection from the prosecution. The prosecution just did not act as if their heart was in this one. I am not saying that all of the witnesses were credible but I think enough evidence has come forth to convict. In all these years there has never been anyone else found to have had areason to commit this act or any evidence to the contrary.
Thank you.

Maybe if our legal system would allow the prosecution to disclose the character of Mr. Craig there would be no questions as to what kind of person he is. And yes...where was he the night in question? Brandon is no saint and has never been. He's always been a leader, not a follower. I truly believe there is MUCH, MUCH more to this story than has been told, but we will never know. All we can do is trust that somehow the jury can rumage through the mess and come to agreement.

I know there are sick people out here but I can't see brandon shooting 24 rounds at those kids. This looks more like gang/mafia hit.

Its obvious He did it
He gunned down them kids like Scarface to give a message courtesy of the Mexican mafia and to scare the hell out of the other 3 Jeff Jocylin and his cousin
He is also smuggling drugs from Mexico that is why he got his pilot’s licence
And his high priced defence is paid for by the Mexican mafia

Yes, the three witnesses were'nt angels, but I believe that they were telling the truth . Yeah, they might have gotten deals from the DA'S OFFICE

First and foremost death penalty is not an option in NM. And you say Brandon didn't run well obviously you haven't listened too well he ran back and forth between here and PA and he fed everyone he came in contact with lie after lie. He also wasn't this upstanding citizen some of you want to make him out to be. He has a very lengthy criminal record he is cocky and thought he got away with it.

This case clearly shows how to get away with murder. If you and your friends are guilty, sign a deal with prosecutors for immunity and blame it on a guy you know the jury wont convict. That way you dont have to feel bad for sending your friend to prison and he cant be tried for it a second time so he is free to go, and you and your other friends have immunity so you are free to go a well! This is the stuff movies are made of! These guys pulled off a good one. I wonder how many other teams of drug dealers will pick up on this......

Why aren't the other people that were with Brandon being charged? Was it because they were offered a deal? Usually there is only one deal, for the first one who wants to make it.

No, i don't think that three eye witnesses were perfect angels by a long shot, but I do believe they are telling the truth. Yes, they might have gotten deals from the DA's office but we'll never know but why would three people as close to Brandon Craig as they claim to be try to help send him to prison for the rest of his life for such a heinous crime of first degree murder/ Bottom line, Brandon Craig is guilty of first degree murder. The defense just put up "smoke and mirrors".Justin from Texas.

I don't think he is guilty he may have been there but I don't think he did it. Furthermore if you recall, Joycolln said Brandon was driving, she was in the middle and Luke in the Passenger seat, well Moore said Brandon was driving she was in the front Moore was sitting in the back behind the driver and Luke behind the passenger seat another LIE and way would they not call Luke's fathher to testify since he helped them cut up the guns at Debbie's house??? Cuz it didn't happen

The testimonies of the three witnesses can not be ignored but some attention must be paid to the circumstances of living an illegal drug driven life. Meth users are by nature paranoid and will turn on anyone if they feel that their freedom (and drug use) is threatened. There is nothing unusual about hiding the truth of a drug fueled murder within a clique of drug users but each participant will forever be on the verge of panic. Craig is probably guilty but so are the three witnesses against him.

"A Snitch In Time Helps Solve A crime"

This isn't even close. The idea that some of you people would put this guy away based on the testimony of these three liars is astounding. It explains why we have so many innocent people behind bars. We have become a Nation of hatred and fear. Our pols feed on it and our people succumb to it. When I watch the testimony of these 3 "witnesses" I am appalled that there are people who can't see through the lies. Those fake tears from Jocelyn and the I'll say anything from those 2 career criminals was so much less than believeable I wanted to puke. How have we devolved so far that so many people in our society can't spot a liar. I think it is that we have come to accept it. We even let our kids grow up that way. So many people are pathological liars who don't even know that they are lying.

I have been on trial before when police tried to make a case where there was none...I was in a car accident where my girlfriend passed on...We had been drinking prior and she was a little more than twice the legal limit..I was a .09...The roof crushed in on the car everywhere but where I was sitting..A paramedic came forward 1 week before trial saying I admitted to driving the car..They had no case so they made evidence..This was in NC...Eventually at trial I was still found not guilty..I know police do what they can to get evidence in a big case..It is possible they are lying Ive been a first hand witness of these things..I Dont know if he is innocent but I do know he might be...Which is enough for a not guilty

How big was this truck? Could 4 kids fit into it? Puzzled? Brandon Not Guilty

I think as Sherry, why Brandon Craig takes the floor instead that drink water?

Daniel
Québec

I dont think this case can possibly come back guilty

I sure hope this jury convicts! SUV/Truck, in the dark that would be such an easy mistake. That part wouldn't even bother me. If Jocylin didn't even know Brandon at the time of the murder, then they wouldn't have even been together that night. A defendent would surely get up and testify if it was a positive statement that he didn't even know her at that time. That right there is the big missing scenario for the defense as far as I'm concerned! He can't get on the stand because he did know her and he was there and he did do it!

I listen to these comments and I think are you people watching the same thing I am. I just can' t believe some of the questions that are being asked. Most were answered throughout the course of this trial and you are so right about Brandon and his illegal activities that still go on today. Why do you think Rick Morris protects his nephew over his own son???????????

There is a "truck" OR "SUV" load of doubt in this case. There are many problems with the prosecution's case, not the least of which is Jocelyn probably didn't know Brandon at the time of the murders. If events had unfolded the way the three "star witnesses" stated they did, the "argument" at the party would have been the FIRST thing the friends of the murdered teens would have told the police! Yet, no one reported it.

I wish I were on the jury. I would fight as hard as I could to prove the prosecution didn't even come close to meeting its burden of proof.

I believe the defense attorneys were more than equal to the challenge of discrediting the "star" witnesses and proving there is a "truck" OR "SUV" load of reasonable doubt. I will be stunned if the verdict is guily.

My heart breaks for the families of the boys who were murdered, but I do not believe beyond reasonable doubt that the state even came close to proving guilt in this case.

Although the witnesses did lack credibility based on their lies, they lied were explained by fear of Brandon, and fear of their involvement. It is reasonable to assume that you are involved in drugs, and disposed of a murder weapon, that you would lie to law enforcement to avoid being prosecuted yourself. I do think that the prosecution did plug enough holes though to convict this man. Joccelyn admitted shortly after the murders to her 2 male roomates that she knew who killed the 3 kids then clammed up. Several witnesses saw a truck flee the scene, including the police officer. There was a confrontation at the party, as confirmed by an attendee who did not drink or do drugs at that party. The description of the shooting by all 3 witnesses was consistent with the murder scene. The defense offered up incosistency's in the account of what happened, but no account of Brandon's whereabouts or anything else that really mattered. I could, and would send this man to prison for life!

To clear eyes: You are completely wrong when you say the mafia is paying for his high priced attorneys. His family is paying for his attorney because they believe in his innocence. Passing off your conclusions like they are fact is wrong. You really shouldn't talk about what you don't know. Also, it sounds like you think everyone who has a pilot's license is under some suspicion of being a drug dealer. He got his pilot's license years later and became an instructor, not someone who really does much flying at all.

Ive been watching this case on tv and online and I beleive that the state didnt do their job! Jocelyn is really a trip! She was so scared of the man she moved in with him! They would have had a better case if they had brought both of them up on murder charges!

I also wonder how these "witnesses" aren't guilty of some crime if they were in fact in the car with Craig if he actually committed these murders. Since when have you had to actually be holding the "smoking gun" to be charged?! I do truly believe you can be with somebody and be witness to something and not be involved, but when you start admitting to cutting up guns and disposing of evidence, does that not at least qualify for obstruction charges?? maybe evidence tampering?? I am very torn as to whether Craig is guilty or not, but if I was on the jury and had to base my decision on 'beyond a resonable doubt', I just don't see how you could find this guy guilty.

I do believe Brandon had something to do with these murders, but the prosecution did a poor job in trying to prove to the jury that he did. If we take the word of 3 prosecution witnesses and convict Brandon on lies, then justice is not done. I do believe the defense attorneys did a fabulous job of picking apart the lies of the 3 star witnesses. Brandon may not have been a model citizen, but we would be wrong to convict him on things he did in his past that have nothing to do with the murder case at hand.

I see some of these people saying oh he is guilty..3 people cant lie..Have you ever been interogated by police and threatened over and over again..Self preservation is something that thrives in people

Oh brother, Jocelyn cry me a river. What a phony. I will say this I remember those horrific killings when I lived in Albuquerque, and I say there was more than one shooter. Had to be. All four are guilty, and should be punished for this disgusting crime. Put them all away.

There is no proof that they cut up the gun the gun pieces were never found and Debbie sister said no one ever came there he is not guilty

I hope and pray he is found guilty. I have been watching the entire time and find him guilty.

“The reason they didn’t get choked up is because they weren’t there,” said Kaplan. “It doesn’t resonate; it doesn’t hit them in the gut for having been part of it. It is overwhelming that this is a fabrication.”

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How is it that the people who testified yet did not watch these young men die, can get so emotional. Can be, 10 years later, visibly shaken, to this day?

Yet the people who claim to have watched these young men get massacred, can sit on the witness stand and show no emotion what-so-ever, when they talk about the actual shooting.

The only time that Jocelyn showed emotion was when she talked about her concern for her own safety.

Brandon was not there.

What I question is WHY didn't the deputy turn around and stop the vehicle who wizzed by with the headlights out on his way to the crime scene or at least radio this info to his backup to stop the vehicle. You can bet that if I went to the store with my headlights out, I would be stopped and questioned in this state of Delaware.

How can he be he be guily? where the proof? only 3 people words? why watse tax payer money on this when there no proof.Hummm

Ibelive that Jocelyn Schneider drug dealer is the one they should be looking for,If they were afraid to talk it is because they are messing with the mexican mofia.I belive they are trying to pin the murder on brandon craig

Think about it folks–Joselyn was involved in the Mexican mafia–enough said!!

look if these people really had anything to do with this they would have been charged..Courts make deals but they wouldnt let 3 people completely off the hook..this is ridiculous

Lin, people, he doesn't have to take the stand in his own DEFENSE! It is everyone's Constitutional right. The Fifth Amendment says "nor shall be compelled to be a witness against himself." You can't say he's guilty because he decides to invoke your right. I've been on trial for misdemeanors a couple of times, one time I was innocent and I was found NOT GUILTY, but both times I did not take the stand in my own defense because it would be stupid to do so. The Prosecution would only ask questions to make you convict yourself, and no matter what you say, your credibility is marginal because you are the one on trial. You have the most to gain from lying. It's best that a Defendant shut his mouth.

Chances are it was his Defense Lawyers who decided he would not take the stand, especially since they are winning. There is something called snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Craig is winning so why would he jeopardize what should be an easy NOT GUILTY verdict? If I were his lawyer, I wouldn't take the stand and If I were on trial for this, whether I did it or not, I would not take the stand. There is your answer. That's why we don't make a defendant take the stand in this country; you people would be terrible jurors because you are not allowed to consider that. It is his right as well as yours so RESPECT it!

The three did not get any deals. We forget this is a cold case. I think he is guilty. Debbie said the bullets belonged to Brandon. I hope they listen to all the instructions given to them. I have four kids that were teenagers once and I still am learning things that they did when they were sixteen. They are in their thirties now. We all lie, They were really messed up on drugs and beer and can't remember small details but there was a young man not on drugs or beer that saw the three of them there that night and saw the fuss. I believe he is guilty. The three had nothing to gain except for the reward money and they all didn't want it.

When is the legal system going to impose some rules to allow defendants to take the stand in thier own defense without the fear of being berated by prosecutors.

Why didn't the police get Luke to wear the wire and talk to Jocelyn instead of asking the sister to do so.The New Mexico police could have gotten Luke out of jail in Colorado for that . Why because the truth isn't what the state of New Mexico says it is.Jeffrey Moore was feed info from the police from day one (That's what I was told ).Jocelyn,Luke and Jeffery get into a stolen truck with a AK 47 under the front seat and Brandon says nothing to them about the gun under the front seat.There teenagers smoke pot , doing coke and drinking and nothing said about the gun under the front seat (bullshit). Ever try put a AK 47 under a front seat in a Chevy truck good luck.

Lie detector tests, taking the stand in his own defense, why don't you people place the burden on the the Defense? You people are just plain inane. There is no need for DNA or CSI stuff; he is NOT GUILTY because the burden of proof has not been met by the PROSECUTION! Craig doesn't have to prove a thing; everyone on trial is not always guilty. The police are always a bunch of incompetent, bungling fools. They rarely do a good job in investigations and they try to get lies to sustain a conviction instead of the truth because it looks good on their resumes, the Prosecutors' resumes, and failure is nothing more than a blotch on their escutcheons. A trial is not about the truth; it's about the evidence, whether it be fabricated or not. It's about getting a conviction at all costs whether the Defendant be guilty or not. This is the US justice system. Failure is not an option and people are always wanting to waive their rights to bring a criminal to justice when all that does is put innocent people in prison. Even if he should be the killer, let him walk because it wasn't proven. I'd rather let 100 murderers walk free than put one innocent man in prison.

I agree nick I was on trial for involuntary manslaughter and my lawyers didnt want me to take the stand because we already had enough on our side

Ive watched this trial from the start, and I think Brandon is guilty as sin, because if he wasnt then why hasnt the defense team mentioned his whereabouts the night of the murders? Like others have said, if I had 3 people pointing the finger at me for something that I didnt do, I would demand to take the stand and try to clear my name! Also, I think
Jocelyn is just as guilty as Brandon since she is the one who started this horrific tragedy by ultimately leading him straight to the victims in the first place! Lastly, I know the 3 eyewitnesses arent exactly the most credible people, but I do believe them when they said that after the shooting they were told by Brandon that if they told anyone about what happened they would be next! He's had a cocky demeanor about him, not to mention a "lifeless" (for lack of a better word) stare throughout the entire trial from what I observed.

With all the evidence in, I can not believe the jury will find him anything but innocent. I feel sorry for the families. They have got to know that the evidence does not point to a guilty verdict.

i can't believe the jury is still out.

Even though this happened 10 years ago there is no way you can forget what happened on this horrendous night if you were actually there, whether you are trying to cya or not.

Once again is anybody paying attention. The statute of limitations ran on being able to charge the witnesses. That has been stated over and over again. Fairness get a grip Brandon is so guilty!!!!

I tto have been watching the trial from the beginning and I agree with Bob when he says maybe one of the "eyewitnesses" pulled the trigger.
I don't believe the prosection when they say the tree have had no contact.

The reason they were not charged as accomplices is because the statue of limitations is up. There is not statute of limitation on Murder.

If Brandon Craig is guilty.....there is so much reasonable doubt that I could never feel comfortable giving a guilty verdict. Isnt it much worse to convict an innocent man and the innocent project proves that innocent men/women are found guilty quite often. I hope the verdict is innocent and then I'm sure I'll hope that he wasn't guilty....

How come no one saw Brandon bring the gun to the truck? These "eye witness" may have been there that night since they know something but there is no proof that Brandon was. How come after all these years they are now not afraid to talk? Seems they all have good reasons to save their own skin and Brandon is likely scapegoat. Not enough proof to send a man away for life.

I have paid close attention to all of this, and I firmly believe Brandon Craig is 100% innocent of the murders, and he should be acquitted of all charges, the Prosecution used witnesses that are in no way credible at all. Brandon looks innocent, he would not ever commit murder!

We didn't even call it the Mexican Mafia 10 years ago. Sure Jocelyn was dealing drugs but she was also a 15 year old kid living in an apt paid for by her Dad, who didn't want to deal with her. The three eye witnesses tell the same story of the shootings, the details are a bit murky. Where were you Memorial Day Weekend 10 years ago? I don't think the jury will find him guilty. I think he is guilty but does it pass the test of reasonable doubt? No.

It seems to me the proscution proved there were two shooters based on vertical and horizonal depiction of shooting scene.

I wonder what the jury thought when the defense attorneys were laughing and smirking during the prosecution's rebuttal closing argument!

I think this guy is going to get off. The background and issues that follow the 3 key witnesses just make them too hard to believe. Their whole lives are built on lies. If he is guilty it is very sad indeed that he will not pay the price for killing 3 young men, if he is not, thank goodness for great attorneys.

What about finger prints on the shell casings? and will the gun fit under the seat.

Don't you think that all the witnesses that were at the party that night were friends with the victims and want to see someone pay for the murders would say there was a fight having to do with Kevin Brandon and Jocelyn. And back Jocelyns story that Brandon killed them. But NO!! they said they didn't see her or the defendent the night of the killings. I believe Jocelyn knows who killed the boys and she might have been there but I believe the SUV had Mexican Maphia and the pick up truck had Jocelyn! The Mexican Maphia who are in the SUV kill the boys and both vechicals take off in different directions! Brandon is innocent!!! Go after the Mexican Maphia.

Ive watched most of this trial online after In Session and have been haunted by the tragic fate of the three boys. I have a few theorys about the many holes in the witnesse's accounts, too long to go into, but the bottom line is, I feel in my gut that they did witness Craig murder those kids, but there is just too much reasonable doubt for a guilty conviction. For the families sake, I wish one of the witnesses, would someday clear their conscience by telling the exact facts of what transpired that night. If not, only God and those three innocent boys know the real truth.

I think that the prosecution did a great job with what they had to work with but im still not sure there is enough to go. I am so glad that i am not on that jury, because i think it is going to be a hung jury. I really think that he had something to do with it but there is enough evidence to go on. I really feel for the victims families they waited so long for this and i dont think its going to happen for them. I hope so as i have 2 children myself.

If Brandon Craig is not guilty, his defense should have presented an alibi. The reason they did not present this evidence, he has no alibi. He is guilty, as the day is long. I believe the fear of being prosecuted kept the witnesses from coming forward. Not to mention, they witnessed Brandon kill three young men without remorse. I would certainly feel he was capable of killing me if I testified against him. My only question is, was there fingerprints on the shell casings? A clip for an assault rifle is loaded one bullet at a time. You would think there would be at least one fingerprint available for analysis.

Simple. If Brandon did not do it (I believe he did) then WHERE was he?????
We could all go home if Brandon's whereabouts was proven by detectives. There never would have been a trial. Brandon has no alibi, because he DID IT!!!!! Justice?????? Not sure.

Brandon did take the stand when he pleaded not guilty. If he is convicted for this it means our system does not work. I don't know if he killed them or not but this case should never have seen the light of day. The prosecution has the burden of proof and they have clearly not done their job in this case. This case should be entitled "Reasonable Doubts" (as in multiple) in the hand book for future attorneys.

The 3 star witnessess were involved but replaced the real killer's name with Craig's. That is why they knew the details. Those boys were killed for owing money to Joselyn who then owed her Mexican drug killer. Who do you think is going to be pissed if they didn't get their money. The boys were slaughtered by someone who has killed before. Craig is innocent and I hope Dis. Attorney gets fired for this waste.

The reason why Brandon Craig cannot take the stand is that if he did then his past would be brought into this trial, just the way the 3 witnesses have. Brandon Craig's past is the last thing he would want in this trial. Remember you are who you hang around with and Mr Craig also has a criminal record and has done time. And has a record of being a pathalogical liar. Wives, girlfriends, live-ins, babies, the works this is not a man without a past. And last but not least he does not want to answer where is was on this Memorial Holiday Weekend. He knows where he was. This one is going to be tough, the families and the public is ready for closure, this fact will be Brandon Craig's biggest hurdle.

If any of you knew Marcantel, you would have known from the begining they would lose this case. He is the most incompetent investigator and is not liked at the BCSO. He will sell his mother/other officers down the river for camera time and the glamour behind an arrest, even when it's NOT his; he will take credit for it. I've watched him do it for 20 years.
This was a slam dunk for the defense.

Guilty.

are we that stupid of course brandon killed the teenagers,if you think otherwise you must have voted for o bama bin laden i am amoung alot of americans are so sick of teary eyed liberals convict him then hang him all in the same day

im not sure if brandon craig is guilty or not, but as the instructios have been given to the jury he has to be found not guilty due to reasonable doubt.

just look at him, the guy is sooo guilty. if he wasn't he should have taken the stand. where was he when the murders took place?????? i too would have kept my mouth shut after wittnessing the gangland style excecution of three people, for fear of retaliation or accessary to a crime of that manor. especially when dealing with crazed drugged strung out on meth manipulating person like brandon craig.....

This has been a fascinating trial. My gut feeling is that Brandon Craig is guilty. A life sentence in Florida is for LIFE! In New Mexico he could be out in 30 years. Let 's see....that's only ten years for each murder.
That to me isn't justice!!! Too bad New Mexico did away with the death penalty. Sadly, my fear is that the jury will be hung.

Jocelyn looked terrified on the stand. She was twitching and scratching. She knows she's in a bad situation. I think she was probably OK with her boyfriend Brandon being the tough guy and shooting those kids on her behalf. That's why she was able to move in with him later. How could a person be in a relationship with someone who murdered 3 high school kids unless they have no concience! She's messed up her life and she wanted this to go away. She will always have to be afraid of Brandon weather he gets convicted or not. Maybe that is justice for her since she will never be tried!

Brandon Craig is guilty, and if I was a juror I would not not change my opinion.

The mob theory mentioned on here is an interesting theory also. I still feel LUKE MORRIS! Based on credible witnesses with NOTHING to gain, nobody knew Brandon then! Goodbye whole theory of prosecution!

My heart goes out to Joan Shirley and the rest of the families of the victims.

The victims are always forgotten in these cases. I should know.. my sister was raped and murdered in 2002.
The families are amazing, strong people who are such an inspiration. They are always and forever in my prayers.

I was amazed when the star witness Joycelyn stated that she was not familiar with guns. She was 15, living on her own, able to front 500.00 in cocaine, driving a stolen vehicle and dealing with the Mexican Mafia. I am sure she would be familiar with guns. She seems to be very familiar with criminals. We need to quit taking a prosecutors word for everything and actually look at "beyond a reasonable doubt." Anyone who watched should have reasonable doubt.

If Craig was innocent there is now way he could have sat there with virtually no expression the entire trial. If he were being blamed by his lifelong friend(Moore), his ex girlfriend (jocelyn) and his cousin (Morris) he would be very emotional to hear those lies. He would try to remain calm but would fail... he did it.

i was friends with these people.joclyn was only 17 when this happened,how big of a dealer was she?she was a small time nobody.the mafia shit is a lie.i think brandon is guilty as sin.i knew all them,and i know what happened.im surprised i wasnt called to testify.i think brandon killed them i think he did,but the defense did a really good job.theres alot of lies there been saying all thess years,but i really really think he did it.its been the talk of albuquerque since.but i think he is going to get away with murder,and come back to kill the rats.this guy is a killer.

I,too,am pretty perplexed by this case. I would definitely have to find him not guilty because of reasonable doubt. I would have liked to have heard what Rick Morris had to say. I wonder why he wasn't a witness?

If I were a juror on this case I would be hard pressed to convict and put this man away in prison for the rest of his life, eventhough Brandon Craig did not take the witness stand in his own defense would bother me, but not enough for me to say yes New Mexico met their burden of proof. I don't feel they did. There is doubt all over the place. There are many,many people in Federal Prison for the year's and year's that are innocent. I hope our Justice system really work's in this case.

I live in New Mexico and I remember when these murders happened. And at that time I read it was an El Camino at the party and the scene. Also, if the prosecution had all this evidence on Brandon, then why has he(Brandon) spent the last three years in jail? Did it take this long to train their stupid witnesses what to say? And his friend that testified against him has selective memory. He remembers only certain things. His cousin? Well the cousins own father is on Brandons side. He knows his son is lying, so what does that say? I feel bad for the victims and their families, but Brandon is 100% innocent!

I think the people who say the truck or SUV leaving the scence is the key. Why is there 2 different ones? One heads down one road per a wittness with the lights off, And then ANOTHER one is headed down another road at the same time? Both said they saw A truck or SUV on 2 different roads after the crime?

The people who said that also seem to be more in tune than ANY of the 3 who took the stand to save themselves. I call mistrial.. The state blew this one trying to close a case.

Normally, I'm pro prosecution. I strongly believe that Brandon commited these murders, however, I don't believe that the state proved their case.

This defendant may truly be guilty, but there's no way that i would be able to convict him on the testimony of these three individuals, meaning joycelyn,luke,jeff....its just no-way at all that i could even entertain the thought of sending someone to prison for the rest of their life based on what these bombs had to say! sorry i just call'em like i seem'em thanks Jackie from ohio............

I have been watching every minute of this trial and I cannot see how this could come back as "not guilty". It's easy to fall into the dramatics of Pamela Mackey or David Kaplan's disgusting closing argument where he tried to play with the emotions of the jury. Plain and simple the defense had no "defense" other than to disprove the 3 witnesses to the murder by calling them liars. Yes, they lied. Yes, they were drug addicts. But they were friends of Brandon. Shady people associate with shady people. Look at the 3 witnesses. They are the same as Brandon. Also, Brandon had a box of the SAME bullets used in the shooting! What are the odds of this happening?! As far as I'm concerned he is guilty. The families need closure and a guilty verdict will bring that.

ive been watching the trial from day one. and my opinion is he is guilty but hes probably going to get away with murder because of the eyewitness troubled backrounds and thats a shame became the family of these victims desrves better.

if i were t ruly innocent i would not rely on my attorneys to speak for me i would be glas to take the stand. and that says a lot about him..

guilty guilty guilty

In all the trials I've watched over the years, it's hard to recall any case where the defendent was convicted on anything OTHER than circumstantial evidence. Yes, it's true, the three eye witnesses bring alot of baggage to the witness stand but, remember the rabbi? Who had more baggage than Len Jenoff?! A jury is instructed to give circumstantial evidence the same weight as they would any other evidence. Sott Peterson? David Westerfield? Brandon Craig? All killers! Hopefully, this jury does the right thing and puts this guy away!

Did they ever say what kind of truck or SUV it was?? Was there a center console inside the truck or Suv?? And if there was, I was wondering how an ak47 would fit underneath the driver's seat without sticking out the back or front?? If you know about guns, you know the ak isn't a small weapon that can fit underneath a seat without being notice by passengers in the vehicle unless you put it in the trunk.

Just my 2 cents.

Does the defendant's facial expression tell us anything? His eyes are dark and there is no life behind them.
Terry

A-lot of us are asking why the three "star witnesses" were not charged as accessories in this case. The answer is that the statute of limitations had run out, on most all of the crimes they could have been charged with, by the time the case was warming up. Also by providing testimony for the State they were told that they would not be charged with murder, which has no statute of limitations.

Thank you Terry! My husband walked into the room, while I was watching 'In Session' – took one look at Brandon (knowing nothing about what show I was watching or about the case) and asked me "What did he do?" He just looks EVIL.

So much has been said about the 3 eyewitnesses' characters, and as a result, the 3 have been found to be liars, druggies, and not credible witnesses. Why the law protects Brandon's proven character flaws and illegal activities, has me believing that the prosecuters could not present a true prosecution. I can't help but to wonder how the jury's verdict would be influenced after "meeting" the true Brandon Craig.
It's a shame that one of the deputy's coworkers didn't follow up on the reported speeding pickup truck and chase it right then.

Craig didnt take the stand because then his double life and shady past would be an open book! Prosecution would eat him alive! SMART choice. LUKE MORRIS people! His own father knows it! AND he and Jocelyn had a romance too! What did Debbie Mercer have to gain by helping the defense when her bf of TEN years is Luke's father? EXCELLENT work Mackey and Kaplan! Sadly I see a hung jury instead of an aquittal. Also a good defense advises defendant to have a poker face people!

I have to admit. It's very difficult to think that Craig could get off on this murder charge!! For many reasons it is very clear to me that he is guilty. I feel like the three people who testified lied alot, but the core of the story is consistant. These people have been suspected of this crime for years. It's not like they(the law) came out of nowhere and picked Craig as the shooter!! He (they) have been suspects for years!! They just never had enough evidence to bring him to trial. I commend them for not giving up on this case!!

I know Craig does not have to get on the stand. The question is where was he on the night of the murders? There are certainly ways the defense can show where he was on that night!! Someone can get on the stand and say he was with him!!!!

JAck it is nice to see a voice of reason . This community needs closure.

My opion is that the law isn't much better than what they done at quatnamo prison. Look at all the outcry about justice there about the prisoners were treated. If the law is allowed to gather evidence the way these did, lieing, threating, harrassing, and promising favors, their not much better than the criminals theirselves. According to this any body could be charged in a case, and the law can get prisoners to lie for favors against you and there you are. This guy might be guilty but the law lost this case for the families of the young boys.

I'm glad to see the come out with the right verdict, if more of these was to happen maybe the law enforcement will quit making up rules that don't apply to everyone and not just them. I think the law enforcement on this case should be brought up on charges also. I feel sorry for the victims families, but they can only blame their law enforcement in this case for loosing it for them.

UNBELIEVABLE! He got away with it........I can't imagine the broken hearts of the families. God Bless them....

Brandon Craig found not guilty on all charges! This is what happens when people lie in open court. I believe that if the eye witnesses (if that what you want to call them) had came forward when the murders initially happened, the verdict would be different. On the flip side of that, I never thought BC commited the crimes. I will always believe the mexican mofia or drug cartels were involved. This seemed to be a mofia style killing. Also, everyone is asking why didn't BC get on the stand and testify as to his alibi.. my theory... if he wasn't there, he probably wouldn't remember where he was 7 years after this tragedy happened. My heart goes out to all the families involved. Also, will any charges be brought against any of the 3 eye witnesses now? They all 3 know more than they are telling. I say, put them on trial next. Now... GIVE ALL THE REWARD MONEY TO THE VICTIM'S FAMILIES....THAT'S WHERE IT SHOULD GO!!!!!!!!!!!!1

well i have watched this trail from the begining and i always thought that brandon was not quilty... i'm glad to see that i was right to. The so called 3 star witness were lying through the intire trail my god the last star wit. he still looked like maybe he is still using drugs... the way his mouth was going back and forth , gritting his teeth and stuff.....my thoughts on it is that 1 of the 3 witnesses had sumthing to do with it and just needed sum1 to blame it on.......my heart goes out to the families of the 3 young boys who lost their lives due to sum1 acting STUPID & CRAZY!!! but my heart goes out to brandons family as well b'c they to have went through alot...his name is probally gonna be ruined in that town now even though he was found not guilty and thats bad for him and his family...no matter what he will always be known as a killer!!!!

This is a very sad day . A man who in most true reality has been set free and thus has been allowed to walk away from the fact that he snuffe out the life of three young people . I know that our justice system is not perfect however it is still extraordinary compared to most. It just makes me wounder which is the worst of the two sins, an innocent man being convicted or a man guilty of the murder of three young people walking free!

I'd be ashamed to show my face too, if I were a juror. 3 teens are d-e-a-d.

This is a text book example of reasonable doubt. The testimony from the former girlfriend of Luke's father was very compelling, but was also supported by other 'holes' creating a mountain of doubt. Yet I feel for the families and prosecutors who no doubt felt he was the shooter. Only God knows the truth.

another O.J. verdict! Craig is guilty- period!

Here is the back story. As with any case, there are details surrounding this triple murder that were kept from the jury because of legal technicalities. If they heard, what the victim families indicated they know, this murderer would be behind bars tonight, instead of being back on the streets. I know- I know- we have the best legal system in the world. Even the best system at times fail. This time, justice was NOT served.

The government only proved that there was a crime, but didn't prove that Craig did it. I think that the witnesses were there but I believe they saw another person do it. I was station in San Diego and the crime scene reminded me of kills from across the broader in Mexico by drug gangs.

bottom line is GOD knows what happened and that beady eyed brandon craig will burn in hell....goodnight now...

Nancy I love your show ,and think the twins are really sweet.

Sometimes I wonder why you spend so much time on Casey Anthony . I think I have seen some of the tapes 100 times at least
I would like to see more missing children with a follow up, like the
Jr High Girl that disapeared on the street on the way to School in
California. There are so many children that go missing every day.
but I am sure they are not as popular on the news. It is awfull what
Casey has done and I'm glad you have followed this story . But would
still like to see more done on other missing children.
Thanks Louise