VERDICT: Brother & Sister Murder Trial | TN v. Karen & Michael Murray

The jury deliberated for a few hours before reaching a verdict for Karen and Michael Murray. The siblings were charged with murder and neglect in the death of their mother, Sheila Murray.

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[MsBenitaButrell]

Meanwhile… my grandmother died due to neglect at a nursing home and the state of Illinois found them not liable. The system is so messed up!

[Catherine-uk]

These adult children look like they have been troubled all their life. I am not sure if I agree with this verdict

[BuffyLynn]

They did what their father insisted and had no clue how to care for her

[chugzie]

The sister said the house was so filthy she stayed in a hotel. Why did she call Protective Services to get get Mom out of there is my question to her, regardless to what her dad said. 🤔

[livingchrististheonlyway]

They should be in a mental hospital. NOT PRISON😢🙏🏻🙏🏾❤️

[storii]

The sister began talking about the brother's mental illness but the state wouldn't allow her to. Their attorney’s didnt fight hard enough to me.

[badashh]

Our justice system is a joke. They shouldnt have been caring for her.

[petulawaller]

Why did the judge not allow their lack of mental health to be presented???? You can clearly see they are struggling cognitively. 😢

[JeanneGuarnieri-vszn]

I rarely disagree with the Jury. Ever.

In this case I have serious doubts.

[Vivian]

What is the cognitive ability of these defendants? They look like they have limitations and don't seem fit to stand trial.

[Pennylee]

Did they have psychiatric assessments done ? They definitely don't seem to know what's going on

[daletreadway]

Jury got this wrong! I'm an RN and these two clearly had no idea and no help caring for her. The father/husband is at fault for putting them in this situation. Sad for these two.

[kathyedleman]

How is this first degree murder? This is wrong on so many levels.

[sweeteypie]

What bothers me is. The sister said she tried to help when her dad was alive. He wouldn't let her. What gets me when the dad died. She had an opportunity to step up and help. But did nothing to help her brother and sister. I don't care. It is more to this story and case. 🙏🏽

[shellos]

Sometimes a guilty verdict just leaves me feeling very uneasy and a little bit sick to my stomach. This is one of them. Not sure "justice" was achieved here,

[Luckimee]

This is horrible. They're clearly incapable of caring for anyone else let alone themselves. Disgusting

[ReneeR]

They don't need to be in prison, these 2 are obviously on the spectrum.

[DMiller]

These two defendants had no business caring for anyone. This is insane!

[MsRe]

The Innocence Project needs to jump on this case

[mrspurple]

This is so wrong Michael Murray looks like a vulnerable adult