Murder on a Sunday Morning
| Murder on a Sunday Morning | |
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Direct Cinema (video) | |
Release dates |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Countries | France United States |
| Language | English |
Murder on a Sunday Morning (
Background
In
Summary
The film follows Butler's defense team as they build their case and present it in court. Beginning with the primary witness, Steven's husband and moving towards the confession; the film showcases how the public defender's office rebukes the prosecution's narrative. Defense attorneys submit photographs of Butler's bruised face, confirming their claim that Butler was hit in the face and stomach. In the end, the jury only deliberates for 45 minutes before finding Butler not guilty of any criminal misconduct. Following Butler's acquittal the public defender's office brought forth another suspect, Juan Curtis.
Aftermath
After Butler was
Eventually, the Duval County sheriff was put in charge of the murder case and ordered it reopened. In 2002, Juan Curtis was convicted of the murder.[3]
References
- ^ "Meet the Academy Awards Nominees 2002 | International Documentary Association". April 2002.
- ^ "Murder on a Sunday Morning". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ Patterson, Steve. "Patrick McGuinness, Jacksonville defense lawyer known from Oscar-winning film, dies at 70". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
External links
- Murder on a Sunday Morning at IMDb
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