'If there was a face to evil, it was hers.' Juror describes serving in Daybell trial
#eastidahonews #daybell #trial
BOISE -- A man who served on the jury in Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial says he saw evil for the first time in his life while sitting in the courtroom with Daybell for five weeks.
Saul Hernandez was juror number 8 and was assigned the seat closest to the witness stand from when the trial began on April 10 until a verdict was announced Friday afternoon. He and the 17 other jurors, including six alternates, sat directly across from Daybell.
"If there is a face to evil, it was hers," Hernandez tells EastIdahoNews.com.
Daybell was found guilty of killing Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Hernandez and his fellow jurors also found her guilty of conspiracy of murder in connection to the death of Tammy Daybell, her husband's former wife.
Hernandez sat down with EastIdahoNews.com reporter Nate Eaton for nearly an hour Wednesday morning at his Boise home to talk about his jury service, the evidence, witnesses, prosecution, defense and why he wasn't originally convinced that Daybell killed Tylee Ryan.
Listen to our entire interview in the video player above.
If you served on the Daybell jury and wish to share your story (on or off the record), email neaton@eastidahonews.com.
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I can see why Mr. Hernandez has been chosen three times to serve. What a thoughtful, lovely man. Thank you for your service. Thank you to all the jurors and alternates.
@CaseyMarie11-11
Жыл бұрын
Right! He's like the dream juror. Fair, logical, intelligent and willing to hear both sides without bias.. Thank you for your service juror #8!
@lucindahavemeyer9450
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service juror #8
@biabia5111
Жыл бұрын
Very articulated, logical, sensible and responsible. Very well done.
@margopack6343
Жыл бұрын
What a sincere, honest man. Thank you for your service!
@iluvjohnny08
Жыл бұрын
Loved the way he described their relationship and the equal manipulation!
This is the type of person EVERY juror should be. Fair, impartial & open-minded.
@jenerin905
Жыл бұрын
The more I hear from jurors in high profile cases, the more I feel confident in their judgement. We definitely have good, level-headed people taking their duty seriously.
@shonacole2124
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jlakatos524
Жыл бұрын
All of humanity could take notes!
@lindaweckerly5232
Жыл бұрын
Agree!!!
He is an example of why the jury system within our criminal justice system is so valuable and deserving of respect.
@TentinQuarantino_
Жыл бұрын
Yes, good jurors are so incredibly important. Our system really should reimburse them better and make their service more palatable.
@cutesybunny3360
Жыл бұрын
Teresa, are you aware of jury notification??? Are you aware that the judges instructions to our juries has changed and is totally incorrect!!?? Research this all. You'll see why our countries conviction rate is so exceptionally high. Plus, we only have 350,000 people in America not over a billion like china and India YET WE HAVE THE HIGHEST AMOUNT OF PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY THAT HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS SYSTEM, IN THE WORLD!!! NO COUNTRY IS AS HIGH AS 25 PERCENT!! ASK YOURSELF WHY!!???
@chanjessiet
Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@mbd6054
Жыл бұрын
Hear. Hear. Never underestimate the ability of a jury to do a really good job.
@kRomani-gh4ws
Жыл бұрын
Yes but how many times they got it wrong?
This guy is exactly the type of juror who renders a fair decision. Blessings to him and his family.
You can see why he was chosen as a juror. Decent, hard working, open mind, ability to reason. Thank you for your service!
@FLo-jc7ig
Жыл бұрын
His parents must be so proud of him!!! 🙏🏼👍🏼
@elizabethroberts6169
Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree with you more. He was very sincere and I thought his insights were impressive. You can tell just how important following the guidelines to a T were to him, sounds like the rest of the jury too. Yes, his family should be proud of him!
@booboolou8505
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Can totally see why he was selected. A fine representation of America and our justice system at work when it's at its best.
@TheForestCrone
Жыл бұрын
And a big thanks to him for speaking with Nate. This interview is informative and affirms my belief in the jury system. I'm so grateful for people like Mr. Hernandez.
@carebearszoo
Жыл бұрын
Agree!! I was very impressed with him in EVERY way.
I can see why they keep picking him as a juror. He's thoughtful, attentive, and fair.
@MagicStove
Жыл бұрын
Seriously! He seems very smart and well rounded.
@steviecrow914
Жыл бұрын
Agree! This poor guy keeps getting picked because his character shines through.
@reeree5259
Жыл бұрын
Right? ❤
@waypay1
Жыл бұрын
I've served on juries a couple times. It's more about where you're seated and not getting eliminated than actually getting picked.
@GaliSinatra
Жыл бұрын
@@waypay1 I've been a juror and ended up as an alternate but picking the jury was not as you describe.
Hearing from Men like this restores my faith in our justice system.
@jenko1820
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@yenh1144
Жыл бұрын
Totally as I’m still unsure of that part of our justice system. I still think cases should be decided by 3 judges with 1 being the neutral judge, like the regular judge. I’m not sure I put much value in “judged by your peers” concept
@cgreen399
Жыл бұрын
it seems that he put a lot of thought in his position and considered his opinion from all sides
@Stray..
Жыл бұрын
And in men
@t-and-p
Жыл бұрын
@Yen - I definitely agree that there are strengths and weaknesses to both bench (judge only) and jury trials. My only concern with purely using judges is that they tend to come from richer socio-economic backgrounds and/or have money, giving them a very different life experience to much of the public. This means that they don't know what life is like for many of those in their courtroom (who are often much poorer), through no fault of their own. No matter their compassion and/or empathy, they can struggle to understand why someone won't trust the police, for example, because they've always personally been treated well by them. Many others don't have that luxury (perceived or real). Or they might not understand why someone chose to steal because they've not lived through crushing debt, bad credit, or ever been in a position where there were no other options left to feed their children. Jury trials have the same problem, because we need the "jury of our peers" to *actually* be our peers for the system to work, but the chances of getting someone who understands your situation is a lot higher when selecting 10-12 ordinary people from the wider population, than it is when you select 3 from a very limited pool. It's difficult, isn't it? Neither system is perfect, by any stretch of the imagination. Maybe we need to change the selection process to ensure that those with relevant life experience are chosen rather than discounted.
What a well spoken and intelligent juror. If only ALL juries had people like him.
@mortalclown3812
3 ай бұрын
Most do. For all the shortfalls in American jurisprudence, the jury system seems to get the best of who we can be.
@outlawJosieFox
3 ай бұрын
Apparently they do. He got picked 3x already!?!
This juror has restored my faith in the system. Thank you
@LAINA.byoutiful
Жыл бұрын
I agree. That's hard to say honestly. However for me, after the Casey Anthony situation I truly lost some confidence in the system. And before ppl start coming for me in the comments, if anyone is a supporter of hers then that's fine. I'm just commenting my opinion just as anyone else would and I truly feel that jury got it wrong.
@LAINA.byoutiful
Жыл бұрын
I am glad that our justice ⚖️ system has proven (especially recently) that NO ONE is above the law and everyone must answer for their crimes 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@anthonydelgrosso4818
Жыл бұрын
Ya until another casey anthony happens again for now
@Bess9779
Жыл бұрын
@@LAINA.byoutiful I worked for a large media in Orlando just blocks from the courthouse during that trial. We were in total shock. No one could speak for almost a minute after we heard the verdict on our live feed. I still don't understand what happened.
@Susan17578
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! It restores your faith in people.
Very logical and thoughtful young man. "I kept looking for the human side of her but I never found it"
@pattih7
Жыл бұрын
The human side of Lori, is buried under years of false doctrine, toxic family life and her lovers version of things. Her Spiritual life has been so twisted by allowing others to direct her life, instead of the truth of the Original Bible, given by God to His only chosen profit, Moses. You can’t go wrong with just learning from it yourself! No need for “profits” who were/are self made! Not preaching, just pointing out the obvious, I think! IMO
@kookietherapy9398
Жыл бұрын
She is not human, she is a Goddess above all,... The Most Evil Goddess.
@kookietherapy9398
Жыл бұрын
@@pattih7 prophets LDS should sincerely L👀K into the crap they follow. It's total BS.
@synaesthesia4183
Жыл бұрын
@@pattih7no. She is psychopathic, I'd bet my life on that. Never felt love in her entire life, faked it to keep a mask of normalcy
@pattih7
Жыл бұрын
@@kookietherapy9398 yes, I meant to spell it that way. It was a play on the words, emphasizing how Lori wanted profits from all her evil deeds! (Children’s benefits, life insurance, etc: and so did Chad!
Saul Hernandez is the finest juror I've been privileged to hear from. He's incredible🏆! Much gratitude to him for service to the USA 🇺🇸
What a sacrifice these jurors made. This man is an exempliary American, thank you for your service to the nation!
Bless him for not only doing his civic duty, but also for analyzing the evidence fairly and bringing some form of justice for JJ, Tylee and Tammy.
@sheilawoodbury2515
Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview! Very interesting.
@Jenyb420
Жыл бұрын
And Charles
@dkcorderoyximenez3382
Жыл бұрын
Well said...here, here...
@southernsass2937
Жыл бұрын
This wonderful juror said it. I was also waiting to see some kind of human inside of her too. Never found it.
@crazyaboutcards
Жыл бұрын
@@Jenyb420 ❤❤
The jurors deserve medals. Served justice to someone who needed to account for her crimes. ❤
@niks44
Жыл бұрын
Was he the one who said yep to judge...i think tht was the foreman they choose...his yep spoke wat we all were feeling
@mollycote1021
Жыл бұрын
And therapy to process the evil that had to hear and see😢‼️💔💔💔
@sheilasmith7779
Жыл бұрын
Barbara: No, the jurors do not "deserve metals." They each fulfilled their obligation as American citizens. Just as each of them, as a defendant, would be entitled to a jury. Wow, how our standards fallen.
@JohannaVanWinkle
Жыл бұрын
Most definitely! A huge thanks from your fellow citizens!
@1corrsfan
Жыл бұрын
Medals and years of therapy bless them
This guy is a very intelligent, thoughtful, well spoken man.
@jer8279
Жыл бұрын
Handsome too
@MonicaFlorida
Жыл бұрын
@@jer8279 True.
So so so proud of this juror. Poised, thoughtful, articulate, fair, Bravo.
Solid no nonsense critical thinker. Perfect juror.
@deborahbarry8458
Жыл бұрын
Perfectly said
Thanks juror # 8. You chose one of the most ethical and professional people in the news industry. What a sacrifice all the jurors made.
@robbiemarcum8878
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad he chose Nate to talk to also. Nate is a compassionate and excellent reporter. This juror is a good person
@LAINA.byoutiful
Жыл бұрын
@@robbiemarcum8878 I agree as well. He's an amazing person as well and has been covering this case from the beginning. Nate, if you see this, you are very appreciated 🙏🏻 as well as the jurors and every single person it takes to deliver justice ⚖️
Mr. Hernandez, those of us who’ve followed this case from around the globe have hoped for jurors such as yourself to get this right and get this done. Thank you, Sir, for your excellent service - well done!
What a kind, sensible and thoughtful man. This juror did a great job. He is what a juror is supposed to be.
Good juror. Level headed, analytical and compassionate. Impressive.
@Globelle
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the young man from the Murdaugh case
@FLo-jc7ig
Жыл бұрын
@@Globelle Who??? What young man from Murdaugh case?
@Globelle
Жыл бұрын
@@FLo-jc7ig the juror named James I believe. He did quite a few interviews for big networks afterward.
This juror was fair, open minded, he’s what our judicial system stands on
@jennj9026
Жыл бұрын
yEAH..CUZ THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM ITSELF ISN'T FAIR OR OPEN MINDED. WE ALL KNOW THIS AND I LIVED IT FOR 8 YEARS IN FAMILY COURT.
@evelynneleven
Жыл бұрын
@@jennj9026 I’m sorry you are dealing with that. My brother was sent to prison when he was 20 & he got a life sentence. He was dating someone he met in HS so she was 17 & her parents forced her to tell the police that he raped her. So much evidence that they dated throughout highschool but she kept it from her religious parents she wasn’t aloud to date. Anyways my brother is 42 and still in prison… we were extremely poor at the time & his appointed lawyer told him to plead guilty. We were totally fooled & the judge sentenced him to life. He has another 7 years left… I always wonder what his ex is up to now & how she feels about sending her innocent bf to prison. I know when he gets out he is going to be so messed up. It’s heartbreaking when we are put in situations we can’t fight. My brother was naive and listened to his lawyer it ended up people awful for him. The police also tricked my brother. They told him it was rape since she was underage & he kept saying no she was a sophomore when I was a senior & we’ve been dating since but the police kept pushing and pushing & he said if that is what you guys are telling me then maybe I did… that screwed him over. I wish I was older at the time so I could have helped my brother get a lawyer. Life is crazy like this sometimes & it actually made me want to become a lawyer. I should be one by the time he gets out. ❤
What a wonderful example of a great citizen doing jury duty.
Nate Eaton has a great future ahead of him. His reporting on this case was next level. They do not make journalist like him anymore. This juror is incredible. I would want him in my jury whether I was the victim or the defendant. He seems like a truly thoughtful human being!
@brentbeacham9691
11 ай бұрын
I liked the journalist’s questions and style.
What an intelligent, kind man. We owe him a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Mr Hernandez you represent the best of us. 🙏
@shannanbegley8189
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@wandawelsh9209
Жыл бұрын
@@shannanbegley8189 I totally agree. Thank you to the whole jury, that must have been a long few weeks.
@agathac6187
Жыл бұрын
Hope you are exempt from serving on other juries after this third trial which was so long. Thank you for your service!
Bless those jurors. What a terrible case to sit through.
@matthewschaerer1254
Жыл бұрын
It would be but very interesting...
@helpis0ntheway
Жыл бұрын
All the autopsy photos would be heartbreaking, especially the kids..
@Princessdiana30x
Жыл бұрын
I agree it’s sad to think what they saw and heard of it. Poor kids to be honest what her kids had to endure is horrific.
@AChickandaDuck
Жыл бұрын
I can only imagine what it was like for them!
@sandrawamerdam2219
Жыл бұрын
@@Princessdiana30xtheir own mother killing them. I cry just thinking about it
I would want him to be on my jury. He went in with an open mind and took his job very seriously. A man of integrity.
It doesn’t shock me at all that this gentleman has been chosen multiple times. Thanks for your service..
This juror epitomizes exactly what we hope for with juries. I am so impressed and moved by his thoughtfulness, humanity and fair-mindedness. Makes me proud to be an American.
He may not have wanted to be a juror but Mr. Hernandez is exactly the kind of juror we need more of. He went in with an open mind and was attentive throughout the trial. Thanks to all the jurors who will probably be scarred for life remembering everything they had to witness in this trial.
Thank you, Saul, for your service and bringing Justice to Tylee and JJ.
@mangafq8
Жыл бұрын
And Tammy
@stealthwarrior5768
2 ай бұрын
She also had her first hubby murdered
All respect for Mr. Hernandez. The memories of those photos of Tylee and JJ will forever be in his memory. What a difficult job! 😢
When Summer said "You threw away your kids like trash and buried them in the ground and you got married and you were dancing on the beach?" Then Lori said "Ya months later" like it was ok that she got married was dancing on the beach because she waited a few months after JJ and Tylees murder- for me that was Lori's verbal confession.
@kerrylewisRN
Жыл бұрын
It was only weeks not months
@Tess-163
Жыл бұрын
I hope summer feels some guilt for turning on Charles and wiping any one that so much as txt him same with her mother and father they could have saved 5 people and if Mel P had of gone to the family with the drastic changes she saw in Lori they may have actually listened to HER ! But rather than do that she joined Lori in the conspiracy to kill Brandon for $$ and to get het kids back Lori is a psychotic narcissist what’s Melani’s excuse ?
@johannawigg6921
Жыл бұрын
Months later because they had to get rid of Tammy and get her life insurance money
@invicta_vita
Жыл бұрын
Proves she knew they were gone and buried by that statement. If something happened to my kids I'd be distraught for the rest of my life, much less " months later. No way would I be smiling and dancing on the beach. She was content with it.
@melindamartin9765
Жыл бұрын
@@Tess-163 nobody suspects that their family member is capable of committing such heinous acts...I know I would need some convincing...how was she to know???
Thank you juror #8. You are so well spoken and very rational.
Riveted in the UK , this young man has a brilliant attitude, and did an amazing job . Thanks to all the jurors , you are respected all over the world.
What an upstanding citizen! He's so well spoken and so respectful of the process. I really appreciate his service.
This juror is smart and well spoken. I appreciate how he evaluated the evidence and shared that with us. Thanks juror and thanks Nate!
@RachelXKnight666
Жыл бұрын
I agree: he’s so articulate
This juror is truly impressive and restores my faith in humanity. Thank you sir for your service.
@wendywoobles
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say the exact same thing. The prosecution and defense teams were incredibly fortunate to have him as a juror.
@kristenlieber7205
Жыл бұрын
and sir he is!!!
Most impressed with this careful, compassionate and wise man. He must have been a boon to the jury.
Mr Hernandez thank you for restoring my faith in the justice system. Bless your heart and family. Excellent interview.
@tracemagace8434
Жыл бұрын
Lol. She gets to live. Many people are dead. Media cashes in. There is no justice here.
Thank you Juror # 8. You all made the correct verdict. We thank you for your service.
Thank you to this juror. Everyone appreciates your contribution to the legal process of convicting Lori!
I know it's been said 1000 other times here but man, what a considerate, reasoned, and even-tempered juror. Even though I chuckled a little at his PSA for jury duty, I do admire his civic spirit.
I will never understand how a grown woman who is married and has children is “tricked” into believing what Chad was saying. It was like she was living a daytime soap, to me and thought the consequences couldn’t touch her.
@em84c
6 сағат бұрын
She was just as bad as Chad. She wasn't tricked. They were both manipulating each other. Its interesting to see what can happen when two narcissists get together
I see why Saul Hernandez was chosen. He is the perfect example of a juror. Thank you for your service!
Mr Hernandez is a perfect example of what an American citizen should be. Hats off to you sir, a job well done 💕😊👏
@caitlankelly4367
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! What a lovely thing to say, I think you hit the nail on the head.
@pennyjones1696
Жыл бұрын
What makes you so sure he is an American citizen. And only American citizens should have jury duty not a person that only holds a green card.
@audreyricci6383
Жыл бұрын
@@pennyjones1696 Why are you so negative. Are you a doomsday cult member?
@Sevie125
Жыл бұрын
@@pennyjones1696 Only citizens can serve jury duty Penny. That’s why they’re sure. They’re not dense like you. 🤡
@foxmlder2379
Жыл бұрын
@@pennyjones1696 you HAVE to be a citizen to sit on a jury in Idaho. Of course he’s a citizen. Did you ask the same question about the other jurors that spoke out? 🤔
Mr. Hernandez is everything a juror should be, no bias, professional, considered in his actions and his approach to the case. Thank you, Mr. Hernandez and thank you Nate
So good to see level headed, honest, completely committed to the true process of our judicial system.
What an intelligent, thoughtful man. This confirms that the trial was fair, and the prosecution proved their case. These Jurors need to be thanked for their service.
I'm kind of stunned at how humane, objective and intelligent the two jurors who've been interviewed are, and how courageous and responsible they were throughout this grueling ordeal. It makes me have new confidence in the justice system. They truly were heroic.I totally agree that the turning point should have been Charle's murder in AZ. The police really dropped the ball there. The allowed two stone cold killers go free, which resulted in the deaths of the children. IMO they must take some responsibility for the horrors that followed. It was so obvious, to anyone watching, that Alex and Lori were lunatics.
@doneestoner9945
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I was obvious to me that if a big strong man like Charles whacked Alex in the back of the head, he would be knocked out, and not have a little scratch.
@brendagoodspeed443
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they dismissed Charles Vallow’s claims & extreme anxiety to the point that he was ambushed & mercilessly murdered…in the presence of his children no less. Law Enforcement definitely dropped the ball by not taking him seriously! An innocent man lost his life despite doing the correct thing & going to authorities with his fears. Sad. He, the children & Tammy Daybell just may be alive today had they acted upon his claims.
@yolanda5842
Жыл бұрын
Alex, just took orders and directions from Lori. Lori, on the other hand, is a malignant narcissist. Scary people
@Angela.M21
Жыл бұрын
Martha Woodworth, if you don't mind me asking. Who interviewed the other Jurior?
@nickisnyder3450
Жыл бұрын
Why are you stunned? We're you expecting braindead trumpers? Those people are always eliminated first. Only smart people are chosen.
He is an articulate and a genuine person. As others here have commented, it is clear why he’s been picked for 3 different juries. If I were on trial, I would hope a man like this would be sitting on my jury. I just hope his statements about the weakness of her attorney’s defense presentation aren’t an omen allowing her to end up getting a new trial on appeal for bad representation. Thank you for this excellent interview. And thank you to Mr. Hernandez and all of the other jurors for their service.
It makes me happy that they had intelligent, well thought, sensical people like him on the jury. It should always be this way! Other courts take notes. Thank you to the jury!
"... Looking for Lori's human side, but never found it". I can totally relate. I waited everyday for Nate to describe Lori's reactions. While the trial was going on, my little 20 year old dog died. I blubbered like a baby. I've lost family before and emotionally broke down. But there I was crying over my dog and listening to how Lori was joking and laughing in court.
@ginajackson7499
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss 😢.
@Bearsie413
Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. My puppers went I over the rainbow bridge 2-10-23 & I still cry like a baby over him (he was 15) and all she did was laugh and not have a care in the world
@mojorising27
Жыл бұрын
Hope you’re bearing up ok Michelle. It really does break your heart losing a beloved companion x
@DianeKovacs
Жыл бұрын
Hugs and all my sympathies.
@janetrathnau2645
Жыл бұрын
That was a wonderful interview. I appreciated this juror giving us his input. As usual, Nate did a great job with his questions. Thank you both for this interview.
This young man was chosen 3 times to sit on a jury……I can see why!! Thank you Sr. 🇺🇸
@shonacole2124
Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@LeannaNixon-wc3ml
Жыл бұрын
He's not getting paid--why he would have served more than once is beyond me. Should have come up with a medical excuse.
@jer8279
Жыл бұрын
Choose this poor man for 50 more 🤣 kidding. He obviously is doing well. It's not his fault for so much ignorance
What a wonderful example of a really good juror.
This man was perfect for a juror. He really paid attention to the facts. Good job sir!
So glad this juror reached out to you!
This juror is a deep and thoughtful thinker, analytical. I appreciate him and the other jurors & stand bys, for giving JJ, Tylee, and Tamie justice. ❤☘🌻 Thank you Nate for this interview. ☘🌻
What a brilliant man. This juror. What an open minded, insightful, pillar of the community. With all seriousness. Thank you.
The jury was fair and just, thank you for your service.
Excellent interview. Saul is exactly the kind of person our judicial system needs. Thank you Saul for serving.
Nate has really done a wonderful job with interviews in the multiple high profile cases recently in Idaho. And Mr Hernandez was thoughtful and expressive. His service is appreciated along with all the other jurors.
Our country asks us for little - to vote and to serve on jury’s. It’s so upsetting when people take what we have for granted and don’t want to serve - if they can. Helps responses were fair and well thought out. An excellent juror.
Thank you Saul Hernandez #8 for your Jury Service ❤️ and making the right decision. ✅️
“I saw true evil for the first time in my life”! POWERFUL words!!! What an amazing juror! GREAT interview! Well done! ❤️🙏✌🏻
I've read through many of the comments written here and agree with the consensus of opinion that this was a juror who represents the best in the American jury system. Intelligent, thoughtful, considerate and with a desire to make the right decision. More than anything to me was his willingness to discuss the case and articulate how and why his decisions were made. His view of the findings were similar to my own and his impressions of Lori Vallow Daybell were almost precisely the same as mine. Thanks for the time he took to share this information with us. This interview should be included included in class 101 on the American jury system. All of us including the children could certainly learn from it.
Well spoken young man👍 Thank you for your jury duty 🇺🇸
What a wonderful person. Thoughtful, logical, insightful. Thank you for your service in this horrific trial.
Nate has to be the best interviewer around. He asks great questions and therefore gets great answers. He really allows the person to talk without interrupting and really listens. Thank you Juror #8 for serving on the jury and thanks for coming forward to discuss the process so we can all learn from you. This trial was "above and beyond the call of duty"!
@RMBlake007
Жыл бұрын
Yes, this interview was awesome all the way around. Thoughful questions asked, with Mr. Hernandez being given the consideration & time to give well rounded answers. In spite of the horrific subject matter, it was worth listening to an interview - the way it should be done..
@oneofthem1070
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Nate asked the questions and then gave the juror all the time me needed to thoughtfully answer. Unlike the MSM interviews where they cut people off and all we hear are sound clips that have been edited. It’s great to have Nate in our nation!
@buzzyboo6673
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@@oneofthem1070 I love your username. My notifications said One of them replied to your comment and I immediately thought "Okay, which one?" 😊
@oneofthem1070
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@@buzzyboo6673 That’s funny. I am a. Christian and am one of them who believe every word of the Bible. That’s where my username comes from.
This man was so eloquent…best to him and his family.
Mr. Hernandez has me in tears 😭 Such a brave man to serve as jury. Wholesome and caring. Nate is such an amazing reporter and deserves all the journalistic awards coming his way! 🏆
That’s a real American right there. He understands and appreciates the justice system and the sacrifices it takes to work properly. ❤
What a well spoken and intelligent juror. This gives me much hope in our judicial system. Thank you Nate for this interview 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sir, we are all wondering how Phoenix PD didnt see anything wrong, especially after Charles was shot and killed. Thank you for your service, you are a wonderful example of what we need on our juries. You and your fellow jurors nailed it.
It’s good to hear how this juror processed the trial. He has solid critical thinking skills. Thank you, Nate, once again. Thank you both. I wanted to be done with all this on verdict day, but this helped with processing and “closure.”
I remember looking at this gentleman during the trial! I was in the audience one day. I was very curious what they were all thinking! Thanks Nate, for all you do! You’re an awesome reporter. His insights were great! So glad they found her guilty!!
@stephaniegoodman7218
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It gives me faith and hope to know there are still good fair and righteous men around.
Mr. Hernandez is very thoughtful and well-spoken. Thank you for your time, sir.
He’s totally correct, that if Arizona authorities had handled the Charles Vallow matter properly, several people (Charles, Tylee, JJ, Tammy, and even Alex himself) might still be alive.
I am a lawyer and this juror is terrific and so interesting to listen to his thought process
@deborahbarry8458
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Isn’t he articulate… and such a critical thinker!
@AdaraBalabusta
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You say that you are an attorney, and yet, your sentence includes three errors.
@msaijay1153
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@@AdaraBalabusta I work with very intelligent medical providers who I would trust with my life. Yet they may misspell words and have run on sentences.
@larisabarham5713
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@@AdaraBalabusta my uncle was a software and computer engineer with a genius IQ. He literally, no exaggeration, could not spell the word "bacon" unless he asked someone else how to spell it for the twentieth time.
@BobSmith-ll9ol
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Yeah ok lol 😂
A HUGE THANK YOU To the Jury.... You all Got it RIGHT!!! Thank you for being a voice for the children.
What a great juror. I would want him on any trial I was involved with. Discerning and fair.
The jurors that have spoken are amazing individuals. Fair consistent and followed the rules. I appreciate all they had to go through. Thank you, jurors! You are appreciated and respected for your civil duty.
So happy a rational, intelligent person like Saul was on the jury. He very clearly took his job seriously and understood the evidence presented. Excellent interview.
@margaretrankin7568
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Ghesdcuh
@AmandaBabyyyyy
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Agreed. I saw another juror interview earlier today on L&C and she was equally impressive! They obviously took their job very seriously and I have so much respect for them, lord knows it wasn’t easy.
I love that he came in wanting to give Laurie a chance and tried to be as impartial as possible. Shows how evil she is that someone who wanted to believe in her eventually couldn't.
@phillisob
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That really struck me as well, and further encouraged me that her trial was fair and she will hopefully have no grounds for an appeal. The presumption of innocence is an incredibly difficult standard, especially as more evidence is presented; but his very thoughtful responses and measured, open-minded demeanor makes it easy to believe he truly did want to believe her claim of innocence. But she didn't defend herself, because what they did is indefensible. Mr. Hernandez seems like a great man.
@sunflower8035
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Exactly. We need more decent humans like him on this earth.
@carolynbagge1320
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Thank you for your service as juror in this very complex & difficult case. Interesting, honest interview, thank you!
This is the type of juror everyone should want.
Such a heartbreaking case. I am happy this juror was so thoughtful and took his time to evaluate the trial. Hats off to him.
Lori was constantly saying, 'you weren't there, you don't know what happened.' ... and yet she wasn't willing to get on the stand and tell everyone what happened. Hmmm.
@JMP829
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I think the fact of how strong the evidence against her was, plus she would then be cross examined by the prosecution is why she didn’t testify. I think her vanity also played a part. Found it interesting that this juror thought she was expecting a guilty verdict, at least towards the end.
Mr Hernandez! You are a blessing to this country. Your humility, wisdom and commitment came through this interview. May every defendant have jury members of your stature. Thank you so much!
You did a great job sir. Thank you and your fellow jurors for getting this Verdict RIGHT.
Did anyone else get emotional watching this kind man? When he said "everyone deserves a fair shot" and him" looking for the human side of her" I started to well up. He is 100% what we need in these cases. Someone to sit with an open mind and heart. May be always look at people the same way after this. He looked into the eyes of the devil and he still sounds incredibly strong. May God watch over this man and his family. We need more people like him in our world ❤
Thank you to the both of you for your dedication to getting justice for Tylee, JJ, and Tammy. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
What an awesome guy. I’ve a gained a little more trust in our judicial system because of those jurors. Hats off to them!
The state of Idaho was incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful citizen such as Mr. Hernandez serve on a high-stakes case. Thank you for serving justice for JJ, Tylee and Tammy.
We are lucky to have a juror like this. He followed the evidence and did the right thing. I hope he will fully recover from things like the autopsy photos. What an ordeal for this jury. Thanks to all of them.
What a wonderful American citizen doing his job. It's nice to see the system work correctly. Thank you, sir, for doing your duty.
This man is a class act. He took his job so seriously. I am so thankful for his hard job away from his family.
Truly excellent interview! East Idaho News has consistently brought high quality, non-exploitative coverage on this case ever since the public first learned the kids were missing. This feels like a fitting capstone to that coverage. Hats off to the jurors for their fair and impartial service.
This gentleman is truly a wonderful man. He looks for good in everyone. I'm sorry he had to go through this. He now should be exempt from jury duty for life. I would like to see him remain as pure and loving as he is now. His children are so lucky to have him as a father. Thank you for your service and for giving Tylee and JJ the justice they deserve.
This juror was an incredibly good interviewee! Very articulate, educated, and passionate.
So glad you got a Juror to speak with you, Nate! You so deserve that privilege! Thank you, Juan #8, for coming forward and speaking so thoughtfully re the evidence. Masterful interview! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻
@julieholmes2591
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Ooops! Saoul (sp?)…not Juan! Apologies for the error!