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Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
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In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver its verdict. But the journey isn’t over. The jury must reconvene to determine Chen’s fate—whether he will be eligible for parole or spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Sara describes the complexities of the sentencing phase, from Jason Chen’s mother’s heartbreaking plea for mercy to the gut-wrenching victim impact statements delivered by Jasmine’s family. Jasmine’s sister, her cousin, and father each paint a vivid and haunting picture of the young woman whose life was short. They share memories of Jasmine’s kindness, her love for family, and her resilience through repeated grief and loss.
As the jury wrestles with their final decision, Sara reflects on the enormity of the task before them. The emotional toll of the trial and the responsibility to seek justice weigh heavily.
With meticulous detail and heartfelt reflection, Sara provides a firsthand account of what it’s like to serve as a juror in such a high-profile and emotionally charged case. This episode brings listeners inside the courtroom, into the jury room, and ultimately into the lasting impact of Jasmine Pace’s story.
Here is the blog for this episode on our website.
On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod
Thank you for listening.
SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
Chapters
1. Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing (00:00:00)
2. The Weight the Jury Felt (00:01:32)
3. The Jury Deliberates (00:05:09)
4. Premeditation (00:08:15)
5. The Jury Has Made a Decision (00:13:44)
6. The Verdict is In (00:14:02)
7. Sentencing Day (00:19:51)
8. Will Jason Chen Testify? (00:21:07)
9. Prison-Issued Attire (00:25:47)
10. Jason Chen's Mother on the Stand (00:29:01)
11. Jasmine's Older Sister Gabby Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:35:39)
12. Jasmine's Cousin Jacqueline Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:41:25)
13. Travis Pace Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:51:01)
14. Jason Chen's Father on the Stand (00:53:37)
15. General Coty Wamp Shares Her Final Thoughts with the Jury (00:54:16)
16. The Defense Asks for Mercy (00:59:31)
17. The Jury Has to Decide on Parole or No Parole (01:04:37)
18. The Sentence is Read (01:06:02)
19. Next Time on SEQUESTERED (01:08:16)
13 episodes
Manage episode 474385215 series 3642157
In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver its verdict. But the journey isn’t over. The jury must reconvene to determine Chen’s fate—whether he will be eligible for parole or spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Sara describes the complexities of the sentencing phase, from Jason Chen’s mother’s heartbreaking plea for mercy to the gut-wrenching victim impact statements delivered by Jasmine’s family. Jasmine’s sister, her cousin, and father each paint a vivid and haunting picture of the young woman whose life was short. They share memories of Jasmine’s kindness, her love for family, and her resilience through repeated grief and loss.
As the jury wrestles with their final decision, Sara reflects on the enormity of the task before them. The emotional toll of the trial and the responsibility to seek justice weigh heavily.
With meticulous detail and heartfelt reflection, Sara provides a firsthand account of what it’s like to serve as a juror in such a high-profile and emotionally charged case. This episode brings listeners inside the courtroom, into the jury room, and ultimately into the lasting impact of Jasmine Pace’s story.
Here is the blog for this episode on our website.
On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod
Thank you for listening.
SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
Chapters
1. Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing (00:00:00)
2. The Weight the Jury Felt (00:01:32)
3. The Jury Deliberates (00:05:09)
4. Premeditation (00:08:15)
5. The Jury Has Made a Decision (00:13:44)
6. The Verdict is In (00:14:02)
7. Sentencing Day (00:19:51)
8. Will Jason Chen Testify? (00:21:07)
9. Prison-Issued Attire (00:25:47)
10. Jason Chen's Mother on the Stand (00:29:01)
11. Jasmine's Older Sister Gabby Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:35:39)
12. Jasmine's Cousin Jacqueline Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:41:25)
13. Travis Pace Shares a Victim Impact Statement (00:51:01)
14. Jason Chen's Father on the Stand (00:53:37)
15. General Coty Wamp Shares Her Final Thoughts with the Jury (00:54:16)
16. The Defense Asks for Mercy (00:59:31)
17. The Jury Has to Decide on Parole or No Parole (01:04:37)
18. The Sentence is Read (01:06:02)
19. Next Time on SEQUESTERED (01:08:16)
13 episodes
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