1 00:00:05,701 --> 00:00:07,397 In the criminal justice system, 2 00:00:07,398 --> 00:00:08,834 the people are represented 3 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:11,011 by two separate, yet equally important groups: 4 00:00:11,228 --> 00:00:13,013 the police, who investigate crime, 5 00:00:13,230 --> 00:00:15,754 and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. 6 00:00:15,972 --> 00:00:18,670 These are their stories. 7 00:00:18,888 --> 00:00:21,586 Ladies and gentlemen, Miss Bella Ross. 8 00:00:23,458 --> 00:00:24,589 You were amazing. 9 00:00:24,807 --> 00:00:25,764 Thank you. 10 00:00:25,982 --> 00:00:27,244 You made it. 11 00:00:27,462 --> 00:00:28,331 How are you feeling? 12 00:00:28,332 --> 00:00:30,204 I'm good. 13 00:00:30,421 --> 00:00:31,508 I feel really good. 14 00:00:31,509 --> 00:00:33,816 I'll call you tomorrow. 15 00:00:39,952 --> 00:00:43,477 Good evening, everyone, and welcome. 16 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:50,963 This is an important day for all of us, 17 00:00:51,138 --> 00:00:53,704 a new beginning for a brand that's 18 00:00:53,705 --> 00:00:56,403 been around for 27 years. 19 00:00:58,319 --> 00:01:01,148 I know, I know, that's a long time. 20 00:01:01,365 --> 00:01:04,586 But I started the line when I was ten years old, so... 21 00:01:06,457 --> 00:01:08,938 I'd like to introduce the new designer 22 00:01:09,112 --> 00:01:14,465 and creative director of Bella Ross, Lorenzo Cain. 23 00:01:21,907 --> 00:01:23,909 Thank you so much, Bella. 24 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:26,956 I will do my best to make you proud. 25 00:01:29,915 --> 00:01:33,354 My goal is to take this brand to new heights. 26 00:01:40,709 --> 00:01:42,537 You look gorgeous. 27 00:01:44,539 --> 00:01:45,844 Thanks for coming, sweetie. 28 00:01:46,062 --> 00:01:47,498 You are the most beautiful woman here. 29 00:01:47,716 --> 00:01:49,370 - Please. - It's not even close. 30 00:01:49,587 --> 00:01:52,112 - I'm too old for you. - You keep saying that. 31 00:01:52,329 --> 00:01:54,505 Because it's true. 32 00:01:54,723 --> 00:01:57,334 Well, if this is what too old looks like, 33 00:01:57,552 --> 00:01:58,944 I'm in. 34 00:02:09,390 --> 00:02:11,174 The victim took two to the chest. 35 00:02:11,392 --> 00:02:14,263 Recovered both casings nearby. 9-mil. 36 00:02:14,264 --> 00:02:16,875 Jewelry and phone still on her person. 37 00:02:17,093 --> 00:02:20,531 - Got a name? - Bella Ross. 38 00:02:20,749 --> 00:02:22,490 The clothing designer? 39 00:02:27,364 --> 00:02:29,845 Yeah. That's her. 40 00:02:30,062 --> 00:02:33,675 It's gonna be a lot of press. We got any witnesses? 41 00:02:33,892 --> 00:02:35,763 No, but we're out on the street asking questions. 42 00:02:35,764 --> 00:02:37,069 All right, good. 43 00:02:37,244 --> 00:02:38,070 Let's make sure we pull any surveillance 44 00:02:38,245 --> 00:02:40,203 we got around here, okay? 45 00:02:40,421 --> 00:02:44,860 My wife dropped three grand on a Bella Ross wedding gown. 46 00:02:45,077 --> 00:02:46,427 Worth every penny. 47 00:03:35,563 --> 00:03:38,305 The victim is Bella Ross, 53 years old, 48 00:03:38,522 --> 00:03:39,654 lived pretty much her whole life here 49 00:03:39,871 --> 00:03:41,916 in New York. Married, no kids. 50 00:03:41,917 --> 00:03:44,746 According to Forbes, worth 250 mil. 51 00:03:44,963 --> 00:03:46,748 - Any witnesses? - Yeah, one. 52 00:03:46,965 --> 00:03:49,272 Woman was walking her dog in the park, heard two gunshots. 53 00:03:49,490 --> 00:03:51,926 Saw someone wearing a mask and a black winter coat run away, 54 00:03:51,927 --> 00:03:53,798 but she wasn't sure which direction. 55 00:03:54,016 --> 00:03:56,366 But we have video of the actual shooting, correct? 56 00:03:56,584 --> 00:04:00,631 Yeah, it's not the perfect angle, but... 57 00:04:00,849 --> 00:04:03,460 Bella takes two 9-mils in the chest 58 00:04:03,678 --> 00:04:05,201 at point-blank range. 59 00:04:05,375 --> 00:04:07,551 Suspect appears to be about 5'10" with a thin build. 60 00:04:07,769 --> 00:04:09,510 Could be male or female. 61 00:04:09,727 --> 00:04:11,555 Looks like they're headed north. 62 00:04:11,773 --> 00:04:13,340 Why don't you start by checking 63 00:04:13,557 --> 00:04:15,472 all the video in that direction? 64 00:04:15,690 --> 00:04:17,561 Meantime, notify the husband. 65 00:04:22,479 --> 00:04:24,829 You're sure it's her? 66 00:04:25,047 --> 00:04:27,223 Bella Ross. - We're sure. 67 00:04:29,312 --> 00:04:32,272 What happened? Did someone rob her? 68 00:04:32,489 --> 00:04:33,837 We don't know, but at this point, 69 00:04:33,838 --> 00:04:35,753 it doesn't appear to be connected to a robbery. 70 00:04:35,971 --> 00:04:37,929 Look, Tate, we can't imagine what you're going through. 71 00:04:38,147 --> 00:04:40,018 But if it's okay, we'd like to ask you a few questions. 72 00:04:40,236 --> 00:04:41,454 Yeah, okay. 73 00:04:41,455 --> 00:04:42,630 When was the last time you talked to her? 74 00:04:42,847 --> 00:04:44,109 Yesterday. 75 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:45,763 Well, we only spoke for a few seconds, 76 00:04:45,981 --> 00:04:48,853 around, um, 2:30 or so. 77 00:04:49,071 --> 00:04:51,856 And she was really busy at work. 78 00:04:52,074 --> 00:04:54,685 I called again around 6:00 or so and left her a voicemail. 79 00:04:54,903 --> 00:04:55,991 About anything in particular? 80 00:04:56,208 --> 00:04:57,384 I was just wishing her good luck. 81 00:04:57,601 --> 00:04:58,688 With what? 82 00:04:58,689 --> 00:04:59,951 She hosted an event last night 83 00:05:00,169 --> 00:05:01,866 for her clothing line. - You didn't go. 84 00:05:02,084 --> 00:05:03,390 No. 85 00:05:03,607 --> 00:05:08,220 I haven't been feeling well, so I stayed home. 86 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:13,791 But I should have gone. 87 00:05:14,009 --> 00:05:15,097 Should have been there. 88 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:16,577 Maybe this wouldn't have happened. 89 00:05:16,794 --> 00:05:19,101 And by home, you mean here, correct? 90 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,103 Yeah, I've been out here for the past week or so. 91 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:23,671 What about your wife? 92 00:05:23,888 --> 00:05:25,368 No, she was staying at our place in the city. 93 00:05:25,586 --> 00:05:27,501 Like I said, she's been really busy at work. 94 00:05:27,718 --> 00:05:29,677 You have a security system here, Mr. Harris? 95 00:05:29,894 --> 00:05:31,679 No, I've never felt the need. 96 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:34,072 Was there anything unusual going on? 97 00:05:34,290 --> 00:05:36,814 Like anyone stalking her, harassing her? 98 00:05:37,032 --> 00:05:38,294 Not that I'm aware of. 99 00:05:38,468 --> 00:05:40,557 Any recent arguments or confrontations? 100 00:05:40,775 --> 00:05:42,124 I'm not sure. 101 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:45,040 It's possible. - It's possible. 102 00:05:45,257 --> 00:05:46,910 What do you mean by that? 103 00:05:46,911 --> 00:05:51,351 Bella wasn't afraid to share her opinions, or fire people. 104 00:05:51,525 --> 00:05:54,354 She fire anyone recently? 105 00:05:54,528 --> 00:05:57,531 Well, she did have a bit of a dustup this week 106 00:05:57,748 --> 00:06:00,577 with an employee. - Over what? 107 00:06:00,795 --> 00:06:03,493 Over not picking her to be lead designer. 108 00:06:08,542 --> 00:06:11,283 The Pound Ridge house doesn't have a security system, 109 00:06:11,458 --> 00:06:12,633 so we can't confirm if the husband was, 110 00:06:12,850 --> 00:06:14,896 in fact, home at the time of the murder. 111 00:06:15,113 --> 00:06:16,811 And he does fit the general physical description 112 00:06:17,028 --> 00:06:19,640 of the shooter-- about 5'10", thin build. 113 00:06:19,857 --> 00:06:21,903 Half the state fits that general description. 114 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:23,861 Actually, with all of this Ozempic, 115 00:06:24,079 --> 00:06:25,602 it's probably more like 90%. 116 00:06:25,820 --> 00:06:27,778 I just spoke to someone who was at Bella's event. 117 00:06:27,996 --> 00:06:29,432 Sounds like it was a hell of a night, 118 00:06:29,650 --> 00:06:30,781 up until the end, when she got into a fight 119 00:06:30,999 --> 00:06:32,653 with some drunk lady. 120 00:06:32,870 --> 00:06:34,829 Any chance this drunk woman is the employee 121 00:06:35,046 --> 00:06:37,832 who got passed over for the big job? 122 00:06:38,049 --> 00:06:39,050 I think the young man's finally getting 123 00:06:39,268 --> 00:06:40,399 the hang of this, Jess. 124 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:41,618 Great. 125 00:06:43,359 --> 00:06:45,666 Okay, go. 126 00:06:45,883 --> 00:06:47,842 Yeah, let's go. 127 00:06:49,713 --> 00:06:51,498 Order up! 128 00:06:55,110 --> 00:06:57,112 Yep, that's me. 129 00:06:57,329 --> 00:06:59,593 Wasn't my finest hour, that's for sure. 130 00:07:01,377 --> 00:07:03,335 What were you two arguing about? 131 00:07:03,510 --> 00:07:05,163 We weren't really arguing. 132 00:07:05,381 --> 00:07:07,644 I was just venting. 133 00:07:07,862 --> 00:07:09,254 About being passed over? 134 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:11,169 I couldn't believe she picked Lorenzo. 135 00:07:11,387 --> 00:07:13,171 I felt betrayed. 136 00:07:13,389 --> 00:07:14,956 I dedicated my life to that woman. 137 00:07:15,173 --> 00:07:17,132 I gave her my everything. 138 00:07:17,349 --> 00:07:20,178 So you were upset, emotional. 139 00:07:20,396 --> 00:07:21,658 And drunk. 140 00:07:21,876 --> 00:07:23,443 What happened after the argument? 141 00:07:23,617 --> 00:07:25,140 I went home, took a few too many gummies, 142 00:07:25,357 --> 00:07:26,533 and went to bed. 143 00:07:26,750 --> 00:07:29,579 Did you talk to Bella this morning? 144 00:07:29,797 --> 00:07:31,189 No. 145 00:07:31,407 --> 00:07:34,018 I just woke up about an hour ago. 146 00:07:34,236 --> 00:07:36,063 So you woke up at noon, right? 147 00:07:36,064 --> 00:07:37,413 And then what? 148 00:07:37,587 --> 00:07:40,285 I came here to get some food and coffee. 149 00:07:40,460 --> 00:07:41,591 I didn't kill Bella. 150 00:07:41,809 --> 00:07:44,464 Yeah, I was upset, but-- 151 00:07:48,511 --> 00:07:51,340 Here I am yelling at her, 152 00:07:51,514 --> 00:07:54,474 and she offers to take me out to lunch 153 00:07:54,648 --> 00:07:56,476 to talk about my career. 154 00:07:56,650 --> 00:08:00,262 She even offered to help me start my own clothing line. 155 00:08:03,352 --> 00:08:04,875 Were you aware of anything unusual 156 00:08:05,093 --> 00:08:06,486 going on in Bella's life? 157 00:08:06,703 --> 00:08:09,097 Threats, stalkers, money trouble, 158 00:08:09,314 --> 00:08:10,446 that kind of thing? 159 00:08:10,620 --> 00:08:12,056 When I left the party last night, 160 00:08:12,274 --> 00:08:15,625 I saw her and a man arguing. 161 00:08:15,843 --> 00:08:19,499 And I couldn't see his face, but it was-- 162 00:08:19,716 --> 00:08:21,109 it was heated. 163 00:08:25,548 --> 00:08:27,158 That's Marco. 164 00:08:27,376 --> 00:08:29,770 I don't know his last name. He's a photographer. 165 00:08:29,987 --> 00:08:32,207 Any chance this was a romantic relationship? 166 00:08:32,424 --> 00:08:33,948 Sure, it's possible. 167 00:08:34,165 --> 00:08:36,733 Guys were always flirting with Bella. 168 00:08:36,951 --> 00:08:38,605 Women too. 169 00:08:38,822 --> 00:08:42,216 Part of the deal when you marry a successful, gorgeous woman. 170 00:08:42,217 --> 00:08:44,480 - How'd that make you feel? - What do you mean? 171 00:08:44,654 --> 00:08:47,527 Make you angry, jealous? 172 00:08:47,744 --> 00:08:49,050 No. 173 00:08:49,267 --> 00:08:50,877 We had an open marriage. 174 00:08:50,878 --> 00:08:52,967 I actually encouraged Bella to sleep with other people. 175 00:09:03,891 --> 00:09:05,066 We weren't arguing. 176 00:09:05,283 --> 00:09:07,111 We were just talking. 177 00:09:07,329 --> 00:09:09,418 It looked pretty intense to me. 178 00:09:09,592 --> 00:09:11,028 I understand how you might think that. 179 00:09:11,246 --> 00:09:12,813 I tend to wave my arms and hands a lot. 180 00:09:13,030 --> 00:09:14,336 I'm Colombian. 181 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:16,077 And I'm Irish, and he's-- 182 00:09:16,294 --> 00:09:17,687 - Nigerian. - Yeah, so there you go. 183 00:09:17,905 --> 00:09:20,864 I had nothing to do with Bella's death. 184 00:09:21,082 --> 00:09:22,169 Then answer the question. 185 00:09:22,170 --> 00:09:23,518 What were you guys talking about? 186 00:09:23,519 --> 00:09:25,434 Bella didn't think that I was attracted to her 187 00:09:25,608 --> 00:09:27,262 and that I was sleeping with her for business reasons, 188 00:09:27,479 --> 00:09:29,177 and I got upset, told her I couldn't have 189 00:09:29,394 --> 00:09:31,527 been more attracted to her. - Then what? 190 00:09:31,701 --> 00:09:34,312 After she jumped in the SUV and drove off? 191 00:09:34,530 --> 00:09:37,619 I got a cab, went to her place, 192 00:09:37,620 --> 00:09:39,143 and we spent the night together. 193 00:09:39,361 --> 00:09:40,709 And in the morning? 194 00:09:40,710 --> 00:09:43,887 - I woke up around 9:00 or so. - You see Bella? 195 00:09:44,105 --> 00:09:46,586 No, she already left. 196 00:09:46,760 --> 00:09:48,457 She liked to take early morning walks. 197 00:09:48,631 --> 00:09:49,937 And what did you do? 198 00:09:50,154 --> 00:09:51,503 I hung out, made a cappuccino, 199 00:09:51,678 --> 00:09:52,592 read a few emails. Then I went home. 200 00:09:52,809 --> 00:09:54,158 Yeah? Around what time? 201 00:09:54,376 --> 00:09:55,942 9:30, 9:45. 202 00:09:55,943 --> 00:09:57,814 You aware of any problems she might have 203 00:09:58,032 --> 00:10:00,338 been experiencing in her personal or professional life? 204 00:10:00,556 --> 00:10:02,689 No. 205 00:10:02,906 --> 00:10:04,604 I can't believe Bella's really dead. 206 00:10:04,778 --> 00:10:07,171 I know. It's terrible. 207 00:10:07,389 --> 00:10:09,173 Yeah. 208 00:10:09,391 --> 00:10:13,569 On top of that, she was my most important client. 209 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:19,923 Unfortunately, surveillance video confirms Marco's alibi. 210 00:10:20,141 --> 00:10:23,361 He didn't leave Bella's apartment until 9:40. 211 00:10:23,579 --> 00:10:25,146 Why do you say unfortunately? 212 00:10:25,363 --> 00:10:27,191 I didn't care for that dude. Mm-mm. 213 00:10:27,409 --> 00:10:30,586 Okay, so what you're saying, really, is we have nothing. 214 00:10:30,760 --> 00:10:32,240 It's early. 215 00:10:32,457 --> 00:10:34,111 Well, tell that to the guys over at 1PP. 216 00:10:34,329 --> 00:10:35,243 They're all over me on this. 217 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:36,853 We're trying. 218 00:10:37,071 --> 00:10:38,725 Okay, why don't you check out the husband again? 219 00:10:38,942 --> 00:10:40,640 Tate Harris? - Mm-hmm. 220 00:10:40,857 --> 00:10:42,816 I mean, I know he says he was in Pound Ridge the morning 221 00:10:43,033 --> 00:10:44,861 of the murder, but I don't really trust a guy 222 00:10:45,079 --> 00:10:47,342 that encourages his wife to have sex with other men. 223 00:10:47,559 --> 00:10:48,647 Well, like him or not, 224 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:49,605 it appears he was home all morning. 225 00:10:49,779 --> 00:10:50,693 How do you know? 226 00:10:50,911 --> 00:10:52,259 The house across the street 227 00:10:52,260 --> 00:10:53,478 has three surveillance cameras staring straight 228 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:55,523 at Tate and Bella's home. 229 00:10:55,524 --> 00:10:58,092 There's no video of Tate coming or going the night before 230 00:10:58,309 --> 00:11:01,051 or the morning of the murder through that front door. 231 00:11:01,269 --> 00:11:03,792 Phone company just gave us Bella's electronic info. 232 00:11:03,793 --> 00:11:06,273 - Anything? - Maybe. 233 00:11:06,274 --> 00:11:07,710 Looks like she texted some guy named Ellis 234 00:11:07,928 --> 00:11:09,364 three days before the murder. 235 00:11:09,581 --> 00:11:12,541 She said, "I can't believe Trey did this to me." 236 00:11:12,715 --> 00:11:14,108 And she follows up with, 237 00:11:14,325 --> 00:11:16,806 "I want to destroy that bastard." 238 00:11:17,024 --> 00:11:19,504 With five exclamation points. 239 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:20,984 Chase it down. 240 00:11:23,117 --> 00:11:26,729 I was Bella's personal attorney for 11 years. 241 00:11:26,947 --> 00:11:29,601 We texted back and forth quite frequently. 242 00:11:29,776 --> 00:11:31,167 We know that, Mr. Matz. 243 00:11:31,168 --> 00:11:33,170 What we don't know is what Bella meant by 244 00:11:33,388 --> 00:11:35,477 "I can't believe Trey did this to me" 245 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:38,567 and "I want to destroy the bastard." 246 00:11:38,741 --> 00:11:41,265 With five exclamation points. 247 00:11:41,483 --> 00:11:44,616 Well, Bella could be a bit dramatic at times, 248 00:11:44,791 --> 00:11:48,620 but she was a good woman and a legend in the fashion industry. 249 00:11:48,795 --> 00:11:50,448 Who are you protecting here, Mr. Matz? 250 00:11:50,666 --> 00:11:51,884 And why? 251 00:11:51,885 --> 00:11:53,582 It's nothing like that. 252 00:11:53,756 --> 00:11:56,106 It's just that I adored Bella, 253 00:11:56,324 --> 00:11:58,587 and I don't want to talk out of turn 254 00:11:58,761 --> 00:12:01,329 and tarnish her reputation. 255 00:12:03,244 --> 00:12:05,942 We appreciate that, Mr. Matz. 256 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,769 But Bella is dead, so I don't think 257 00:12:07,770 --> 00:12:10,730 we need to worry about her reputation right now. 258 00:12:10,947 --> 00:12:11,948 Who is Trey? 259 00:12:12,166 --> 00:12:13,733 Why did she want to destroy him? 260 00:12:16,344 --> 00:12:19,347 We're not trying to taint anybody's legacy here. 261 00:12:19,564 --> 00:12:21,523 We're just trying to find the person who shot her. 262 00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:24,395 I understand. 263 00:12:24,613 --> 00:12:29,792 And if I'm being honest, I think Trey could be involved. 264 00:12:30,010 --> 00:12:31,925 I never liked him. 265 00:12:32,142 --> 00:12:35,929 From day one, he was a phony and so obvious. 266 00:12:36,146 --> 00:12:38,409 But Bella didn't see it, 267 00:12:38,627 --> 00:12:41,282 not until the last few weeks. 268 00:12:41,499 --> 00:12:43,240 Then it all came crashing down. 269 00:12:43,458 --> 00:12:45,852 Okay, this is good. 270 00:12:46,069 --> 00:12:48,506 Let's start at the beginning. 271 00:12:48,724 --> 00:12:50,291 Who the hell is Trey? 272 00:12:52,423 --> 00:12:56,601 We talked to Bella's lawyer, Ellis Matz. 273 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:59,561 He's not a big fan of yours, Trey. 274 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:02,564 I'm not a big fan of his, so I guess that makes us even. 275 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:05,436 Well, not really, because he's not 276 00:13:05,654 --> 00:13:06,742 spending Bella's money to buy lavish gifts 277 00:13:06,916 --> 00:13:08,308 for his mistresses. 278 00:13:08,309 --> 00:13:10,615 Ellis has no idea what he's talking about. 279 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,355 Really? 280 00:13:12,356 --> 00:13:15,316 So Bella just made it up one day, out of the blue? 281 00:13:15,533 --> 00:13:20,277 She texts, "I cannot believe Trey did this to me." 282 00:13:20,495 --> 00:13:22,627 It's possible. She was very emotional. 283 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,542 Can you believe this prick? 284 00:13:24,760 --> 00:13:26,152 Why don't you help me out here, Trey? 285 00:13:26,153 --> 00:13:28,329 I just want to be clear. 286 00:13:28,546 --> 00:13:34,814 So you moved to the big city from Worcester, Mass, 287 00:13:34,988 --> 00:13:37,991 lost your Boston accent, started pronouncing your Rs. 288 00:13:38,208 --> 00:13:41,429 You changed your name from Johnny O'Malley 289 00:13:41,646 --> 00:13:47,870 to Tate Harris III, Trey for short? 290 00:13:48,088 --> 00:13:49,305 Yeah. 291 00:13:49,306 --> 00:13:50,873 Not a crime to reinvent yourself, is it? 292 00:13:51,091 --> 00:13:54,963 No, but it is a crime to shoot your wife 293 00:13:54,964 --> 00:13:57,880 because she wants a divorce, because she's figured out 294 00:13:58,098 --> 00:13:59,360 that you're spending all her money 295 00:13:59,577 --> 00:14:01,753 on hookers and cocaine. 296 00:14:01,928 --> 00:14:03,972 I was home sick watching TV 297 00:14:03,973 --> 00:14:06,062 the day Bella was killed. 298 00:14:15,506 --> 00:14:17,552 We looked at all the video surveillance we have, 299 00:14:17,769 --> 00:14:19,206 and there's nothing that disproves his alibi. 300 00:14:19,423 --> 00:14:21,208 So he was at home in Pound Ridge 301 00:14:21,425 --> 00:14:22,949 at the time of the murder? - I'm not saying that. 302 00:14:23,166 --> 00:14:24,645 I'm saying we got nothing that says he wasn't. 303 00:14:24,646 --> 00:14:26,996 I just got access to his credit card information. 304 00:14:27,214 --> 00:14:28,476 Anything good? 305 00:14:28,693 --> 00:14:31,479 Nothing obvious. No Uber rides or tolls. 306 00:14:31,696 --> 00:14:35,178 But he bought a burner phone at Best Buy four days ago. 307 00:14:35,396 --> 00:14:38,225 Well, that sounds interesting to me. 308 00:14:40,836 --> 00:14:43,316 We know about the burner phone you bought in the Bronx. 309 00:14:43,317 --> 00:14:44,796 So? 310 00:14:44,971 --> 00:14:47,364 So most law-abiding citizens 311 00:14:47,582 --> 00:14:48,888 up in Pound Ridge don't buy those. 312 00:14:49,105 --> 00:14:50,715 Yeah, they still prefer old-fashioned iPhones 313 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:52,368 'cause they're not worried about being tracked 314 00:14:52,369 --> 00:14:54,763 or leaving a digital footprint. - Made us curious. 315 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:57,592 So curious, we called every car service in Pound Ridge, 316 00:14:57,809 --> 00:14:59,463 and Darien, and Greenwich. 317 00:14:59,681 --> 00:15:01,683 I'll be damned, but one of them actually had a record 318 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:04,033 of a client asking for a 7:00 a.m. pickup the morning 319 00:15:04,251 --> 00:15:05,556 that your wife was killed. 320 00:15:05,774 --> 00:15:08,124 And the destination was 25th and Park, 321 00:15:08,342 --> 00:15:09,865 five blocks from the crime scene. 322 00:15:10,039 --> 00:15:11,387 And he drove the client home to Pound Ridge 323 00:15:11,388 --> 00:15:12,823 30 minutes after the murder. 324 00:15:12,824 --> 00:15:15,305 And this is where it gets really interesting. 325 00:15:15,523 --> 00:15:18,439 The client asked for the pickup and drop-off 326 00:15:18,656 --> 00:15:20,920 to be at the corner of Pleasant Drive 327 00:15:21,094 --> 00:15:24,314 and Woodlawn Road, which is in a secluded section 328 00:15:24,532 --> 00:15:27,100 of Pound Ridge with no security cameras. 329 00:15:27,317 --> 00:15:29,928 And he paid cash. 330 00:15:29,929 --> 00:15:32,235 Time to start talking, Trey. 331 00:15:32,453 --> 00:15:34,150 I have no idea what you're talking about. 332 00:15:41,331 --> 00:15:42,376 You good? 333 00:15:51,515 --> 00:15:54,692 You sure you don't want to tell us your side of the story? 334 00:15:56,129 --> 00:15:58,392 Here's my side of the story. 335 00:15:58,609 --> 00:16:00,698 I had nothing to do with this. 336 00:16:00,916 --> 00:16:03,049 And that's all I have to say. 337 00:16:03,266 --> 00:16:04,746 Well, sit down. Sit your ass down. 338 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,312 I'm done talking, so if you'd excuse me. 339 00:16:06,313 --> 00:16:08,793 No, we don't. Turn around. 340 00:16:08,968 --> 00:16:11,709 Tate Harris III, you are under arrest 341 00:16:11,927 --> 00:16:14,234 for the murder of Bella Ross. 342 00:16:22,633 --> 00:16:24,765 This was a cold-blooded execution, Your Honor. 343 00:16:24,766 --> 00:16:26,507 The defendant's wife, Bella Ross, 344 00:16:26,724 --> 00:16:28,944 was not only planning to divorce him, 345 00:16:29,118 --> 00:16:31,860 but to claw back the money he had stolen from her. 346 00:16:32,034 --> 00:16:34,254 In addition to his obvious motive, 347 00:16:34,471 --> 00:16:37,299 he repeatedly lied to police about his whereabouts 348 00:16:37,300 --> 00:16:38,519 on the day of the murder. 349 00:16:38,736 --> 00:16:41,826 We seek remand, Your Honor. - Ms. Witt? 350 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:44,873 The prosecution's case is shockingly thin 351 00:16:45,047 --> 00:16:47,354 and lacking substance, like one of those supermodels 352 00:16:47,571 --> 00:16:49,617 his wife used to hire to strut down the runway. 353 00:16:49,834 --> 00:16:50,965 Watch it, Ms. Witt. 354 00:16:50,966 --> 00:16:52,402 I was just trying to make a point. 355 00:16:52,620 --> 00:16:53,708 No, you were just trying to be cute, 356 00:16:53,925 --> 00:16:55,449 and I don't do cute. So move on. 357 00:16:55,666 --> 00:16:57,276 I apologize. 358 00:16:57,277 --> 00:17:01,107 The defense is requesting bail in the amount of $500,000. 359 00:17:01,324 --> 00:17:02,324 Denied. 360 00:17:02,325 --> 00:17:04,066 The defendant is hereby remanded. 361 00:17:04,284 --> 00:17:05,893 Your Honor, there is no murder weapon, 362 00:17:05,894 --> 00:17:07,765 no fingerprints, no blood. 363 00:17:07,983 --> 00:17:08,984 Next case. 364 00:17:15,599 --> 00:17:17,688 The defense attorney described the State's case 365 00:17:17,906 --> 00:17:19,821 as shockingly thin and lacking-- 366 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:22,911 The press is really running with this model metaphor. 367 00:17:23,085 --> 00:17:25,391 Shockingly thin and lacking substance? 368 00:17:25,392 --> 00:17:27,916 It's more quippy than true. 369 00:17:28,090 --> 00:17:30,049 And I'm, of course, offended on behalf 370 00:17:30,266 --> 00:17:31,746 of hardworking models everywhere. 371 00:17:31,963 --> 00:17:33,400 As you should be. 372 00:17:33,617 --> 00:17:35,445 Sadly, the attorney isn't totally off-base, 373 00:17:35,663 --> 00:17:37,012 and the case is highly circumstantial. 374 00:17:37,186 --> 00:17:38,534 So it seems. 375 00:17:38,535 --> 00:17:39,797 Hard to prove murder beyond a reasonable doubt 376 00:17:40,015 --> 00:17:41,669 without some physical evidence. 377 00:17:41,886 --> 00:17:44,063 Fortunately, our defendant is just despicable enough... 378 00:17:45,542 --> 00:17:47,979 I think we might just pull it off. 379 00:17:48,154 --> 00:17:51,331 Ah. - What is it? 380 00:17:51,548 --> 00:17:54,377 Brady just got an anonymous tip about the murder weapon. 381 00:17:54,595 --> 00:17:56,249 Well, I take back what I said. 382 00:17:58,207 --> 00:18:00,427 I gotta tell you, man, I am 0 for 90 383 00:18:00,644 --> 00:18:02,777 on anonymous tips. - Don't go dark on me, Vince. 384 00:18:02,994 --> 00:18:04,561 Just stating the facts, man. 385 00:18:04,779 --> 00:18:07,434 - Got something. - 9-millimeter? 386 00:18:07,651 --> 00:18:09,523 Yes, sir. 387 00:18:09,740 --> 00:18:11,742 - Your luck is changing, Vince. - Maybe. 388 00:18:11,960 --> 00:18:13,352 What's that mean? 389 00:18:13,353 --> 00:18:14,657 It means when something's too good to be true, 390 00:18:14,658 --> 00:18:17,183 it usually is. - Damn, I can't win with you. 391 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:20,577 It's in the genes, man. 392 00:18:20,795 --> 00:18:23,972 All right, let's get that to ballistics right away. 393 00:18:26,975 --> 00:18:29,412 Wait. What are you saying? 394 00:18:29,630 --> 00:18:31,936 That my gun was used to kill Bella Ross? 395 00:18:32,111 --> 00:18:34,243 That is correct. 396 00:18:34,461 --> 00:18:35,722 That's impossible. 397 00:18:35,723 --> 00:18:37,115 Not according to the ballistics report 398 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:39,161 that we just got. - Let's start at the beginning. 399 00:18:39,379 --> 00:18:40,815 Do you own a gun? - Yeah. 400 00:18:41,032 --> 00:18:43,034 - 9-millimeter Glock? - Yes. 401 00:18:43,209 --> 00:18:44,906 I took it to a shooting range in Brooklyn 402 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:47,343 a few years ago and shot off a few rounds, 403 00:18:47,561 --> 00:18:49,650 but that was it. 404 00:18:49,867 --> 00:18:50,998 I literally haven't touched it since. 405 00:18:50,999 --> 00:18:53,305 Where do you keep the gun? Here? 406 00:18:53,306 --> 00:18:56,309 Yeah, in my bedroom. 407 00:19:05,796 --> 00:19:07,363 Nice and slow, please. 408 00:19:16,590 --> 00:19:18,331 This is where I kept it. 409 00:19:18,548 --> 00:19:19,680 Well, like I said, I haven't touched it 410 00:19:19,897 --> 00:19:21,508 or even thought about it in years. 411 00:19:24,119 --> 00:19:26,600 This is you and Tate Harris? 412 00:19:26,817 --> 00:19:28,167 Yeah? 413 00:19:28,341 --> 00:19:30,386 You guys were friends? 414 00:19:30,604 --> 00:19:31,735 Sort of. 415 00:19:31,953 --> 00:19:33,998 Has he ever been to your apartment? 416 00:19:34,173 --> 00:19:35,130 A few times. 417 00:19:35,304 --> 00:19:37,088 When was the last time? 418 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:39,569 A few weeks ago. I had a dinner party. 419 00:19:39,787 --> 00:19:42,006 Was he in your bedroom? 420 00:19:42,181 --> 00:19:44,139 - But he was here. - Yeah, yeah. 421 00:19:44,313 --> 00:19:45,358 For sure. 422 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:54,193 Hey, any luck tracking down who made that anonymous tip? 423 00:19:54,367 --> 00:19:55,933 Yeah, call was made from a burner phone. 424 00:19:56,151 --> 00:19:57,935 Pinged off a tower on the Upper West Side. 425 00:19:58,153 --> 00:20:00,198 Is that where Tate's lawyer lives? 426 00:20:00,199 --> 00:20:02,201 78th and Columbus. 427 00:20:02,418 --> 00:20:04,464 So Tate told her the gun belonged to Dutch. 428 00:20:04,681 --> 00:20:06,029 She calls up the police, 429 00:20:06,030 --> 00:20:07,509 tells them where to find it, thinking, what, 430 00:20:07,510 --> 00:20:09,512 it might help create reasonable doubt? 431 00:20:09,730 --> 00:20:13,821 Maybe, but we obviously can't prove it. 432 00:20:14,038 --> 00:20:15,343 The party guests? 433 00:20:15,344 --> 00:20:16,911 Yeah, they all confirmed Tate was there, 434 00:20:17,128 --> 00:20:18,652 but nobody saw him in Dutch's bedroom. 435 00:20:18,869 --> 00:20:20,436 Telling the truth? 436 00:20:20,654 --> 00:20:23,004 Nobody there was exactly thrilled to be talking to me. 437 00:20:23,222 --> 00:20:24,484 Well, if nothing else, 438 00:20:24,701 --> 00:20:26,529 we can establish Dutch owned the gun, 439 00:20:26,747 --> 00:20:28,139 he kept it in his apartment, 440 00:20:28,314 --> 00:20:29,880 and Tate Harris was in that apartment 441 00:20:30,098 --> 00:20:31,446 four days prior to the murder. 442 00:20:31,447 --> 00:20:33,144 Yeah, it's not perfect. 443 00:20:33,319 --> 00:20:35,408 No, it's not, but physically connects him 444 00:20:35,625 --> 00:20:36,799 to the murder weapon. 445 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:38,454 Gives the jury one more piece of data 446 00:20:38,672 --> 00:20:41,327 to support our theory of the case. 447 00:20:44,417 --> 00:20:47,985 The defendant was married to Bella Ross for six years, 448 00:20:48,203 --> 00:20:52,251 but their relationship was hardly equal. 449 00:20:52,468 --> 00:20:55,689 You see, Bella financed the defendant's 450 00:20:55,906 --> 00:21:00,084 fabulous lifestyle and his failed business ventures. 451 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:03,566 And then, about a week prior to her death, 452 00:21:03,784 --> 00:21:06,352 she discovered that he had been lying to her 453 00:21:06,569 --> 00:21:09,093 about pretty much everything. 454 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:11,792 She realized he was a fraud. 455 00:21:12,009 --> 00:21:14,402 Nothing he said was real, 456 00:21:14,403 --> 00:21:19,408 even his name, Tate Harris III. 457 00:21:19,626 --> 00:21:22,454 His real name is John O'Malley. 458 00:21:22,455 --> 00:21:25,762 So Bella told her lawyer and the defendant 459 00:21:25,980 --> 00:21:27,286 that she wanted a divorce. 460 00:21:27,460 --> 00:21:29,331 She was also planning to sue the defendant 461 00:21:29,549 --> 00:21:32,160 to recover all the money that he had borrowed 462 00:21:32,334 --> 00:21:34,945 or stolen from her during the six years 463 00:21:35,163 --> 00:21:36,512 that they were married. 464 00:21:36,730 --> 00:21:40,298 However, the defendant wasn't ready to give up 465 00:21:40,299 --> 00:21:43,911 his extravagant lifestyle, and in his mind, 466 00:21:44,128 --> 00:21:46,391 the only way to avoid that was to make sure 467 00:21:46,392 --> 00:21:49,090 Bella Ross was dead before she filed for divorce. 468 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:52,528 So with an eye on inheriting Bella's vast fortune, 469 00:21:52,746 --> 00:21:55,488 he stole a gun from his friend's apartment 470 00:21:55,705 --> 00:21:59,056 and he assassinated her. 471 00:22:03,887 --> 00:22:06,629 By all accounts, Bella Ross led 472 00:22:06,847 --> 00:22:08,370 an extraordinary life. 473 00:22:08,588 --> 00:22:11,460 She was wealthy, accomplished, respected. 474 00:22:11,678 --> 00:22:13,941 She owned luxurious homes in New York, 475 00:22:14,158 --> 00:22:15,550 Los Angeles, and London. 476 00:22:15,551 --> 00:22:18,379 She did what she wanted with whom she wanted. 477 00:22:18,380 --> 00:22:21,688 And when a woman leads a life that 478 00:22:21,905 --> 00:22:24,865 is this extraordinary, this excessive, 479 00:22:25,082 --> 00:22:29,347 she tends to make a lot of bitter enemies. 480 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:33,439 Tate Harris did not kill Bella Ross. 481 00:22:33,656 --> 00:22:35,397 We will provide evidence that proves this, 482 00:22:35,615 --> 00:22:38,399 that proves that he was home in Pound Ridge, sick, 483 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:41,403 watching a TV show when Bella Ross was killed. 484 00:22:41,621 --> 00:22:44,058 So if Tate Harris didn't kill her, 485 00:22:44,275 --> 00:22:47,453 then who did? Honestly, I don't know. 486 00:22:47,670 --> 00:22:51,152 My job is to present evidence that forces you 487 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:55,765 to reconsider the prosecution's flawed theory of the crime, 488 00:22:55,983 --> 00:22:59,029 and to determine whether or not the prosecution proved 489 00:22:59,247 --> 00:23:02,598 beyond a reasonable doubt that Tate Harris killed Bella Ross. 490 00:23:02,816 --> 00:23:06,080 When this trial is over, 491 00:23:06,297 --> 00:23:08,474 I am highly confident that the answer to that question 492 00:23:08,691 --> 00:23:10,737 is a resounding no. 493 00:23:24,881 --> 00:23:27,230 Sounds like the defense is gonna try like hell 494 00:23:27,231 --> 00:23:30,147 to exploit Bella Ross's decadent lifestyle. 495 00:23:30,365 --> 00:23:31,845 Oldest trick in the book-- 496 00:23:32,062 --> 00:23:34,891 label a woman a whore, a successful woman a bitch. 497 00:23:35,109 --> 00:23:36,544 Well, try as they may, 498 00:23:36,545 --> 00:23:38,634 the law makes it very hard to introduce evidence 499 00:23:38,852 --> 00:23:41,985 of a victim's sexual conduct. I think we are all right there. 500 00:23:42,203 --> 00:23:44,597 Any obvious alternate suspects? 501 00:23:44,814 --> 00:23:46,337 Anyone the defense might try to pin this on? 502 00:23:46,512 --> 00:23:47,643 Not to the best of our knowledge. 503 00:23:47,861 --> 00:23:49,950 Okay, so focus on the facts. 504 00:23:50,167 --> 00:23:54,868 Tate Harris used Bella Ross for money, influence, prestige. 505 00:23:55,085 --> 00:23:56,913 And when Bella finally did the math on all this, 506 00:23:57,131 --> 00:23:58,872 he executed her in cold blood. 507 00:23:59,089 --> 00:24:02,310 Start with the accountant. 508 00:24:05,400 --> 00:24:07,533 How much money did Bella loan the defendant 509 00:24:07,750 --> 00:24:09,448 over the past six years? 510 00:24:09,665 --> 00:24:12,320 Approximately $3.5 million. 511 00:24:12,494 --> 00:24:16,062 She lent another $7.2 million 512 00:24:16,063 --> 00:24:18,239 to his various business ventures. 513 00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:21,372 And how much did Bella spend per year to sustain 514 00:24:21,547 --> 00:24:23,418 their lavish lifestyle? 515 00:24:23,592 --> 00:24:27,335 Approximately $6.5 million per year. 516 00:24:27,509 --> 00:24:29,642 How much did the defendant contribute to this amount? 517 00:24:29,859 --> 00:24:31,251 Zero. 518 00:24:31,252 --> 00:24:33,341 Did the defendant's various business ventures 519 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:36,779 generate any income? - No. 520 00:24:36,997 --> 00:24:39,478 During the six years that Bella and the defendant 521 00:24:39,695 --> 00:24:44,613 were married, did the defendant report any personal income? 522 00:24:44,831 --> 00:24:49,879 In 2024, he reported income of $123,000. 523 00:24:50,097 --> 00:24:54,405 In 2025, he reported income of $135,000. 524 00:24:54,580 --> 00:24:57,191 And the source of that income? 525 00:24:57,408 --> 00:25:02,675 Bella's company hired him to be a consultant to the CEO. 526 00:25:02,892 --> 00:25:04,372 Nothing further. 527 00:25:04,546 --> 00:25:06,373 Bella and I were very close. 528 00:25:06,374 --> 00:25:08,898 We met 20 years ago at "Vogue." 529 00:25:09,116 --> 00:25:11,161 In the weeks leading up to Bella's death, 530 00:25:11,379 --> 00:25:13,250 did you happen to speak with Bella about her marriage? 531 00:25:13,468 --> 00:25:16,123 Yes. We had lunch five days before she was killed. 532 00:25:16,340 --> 00:25:18,429 She said she was planning to file for divorce. 533 00:25:18,604 --> 00:25:20,475 - Did she say why? - Yes. 534 00:25:20,649 --> 00:25:22,303 She realized that Tate was a fraud, 535 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:25,480 that he was using her. - Can you be more specific? 536 00:25:25,654 --> 00:25:27,526 She invested millions of dollars 537 00:25:27,700 --> 00:25:29,223 in Tate's E-fashion business. 538 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:30,920 When she'd ask him how it was going, 539 00:25:31,138 --> 00:25:32,748 he'd say, fantastic. 540 00:25:32,966 --> 00:25:34,445 But she was so busy with her own career 541 00:25:34,620 --> 00:25:36,665 that she never really checked. 542 00:25:36,883 --> 00:25:39,886 She trusted that what Tate said was true. 543 00:25:40,103 --> 00:25:43,280 Then one day, she actually looked at the financials. 544 00:25:43,498 --> 00:25:45,456 She realized the whole thing was a sham. 545 00:25:45,631 --> 00:25:46,936 And then she started digging 546 00:25:47,154 --> 00:25:48,808 into his credit card statements, 547 00:25:49,025 --> 00:25:51,158 his bank accounts, and she realized that 548 00:25:51,375 --> 00:25:53,552 he was actually stealing money from her. 549 00:25:53,726 --> 00:25:55,989 - And this upset her? - Yes. 550 00:25:56,206 --> 00:25:57,556 She was devastated. 551 00:25:57,773 --> 00:25:59,558 Did Bella tell the defendant 552 00:25:59,775 --> 00:26:01,037 she was planning to divorce him? 553 00:26:01,255 --> 00:26:02,734 Objection. Hearsay. 554 00:26:02,735 --> 00:26:03,997 Let me rephrase. 555 00:26:04,214 --> 00:26:06,434 When you had lunch with Bella five days 556 00:26:06,608 --> 00:26:08,479 before she was killed, was it your impression 557 00:26:08,654 --> 00:26:09,784 she had told the defendant 558 00:26:09,785 --> 00:26:11,744 she was going to file for divorce? 559 00:26:11,961 --> 00:26:13,397 - Yes. - Thank you. 560 00:26:13,572 --> 00:26:15,965 Nothing further. 561 00:26:16,183 --> 00:26:20,753 Bella Ross was a brilliant and shrewd businesswoman. 562 00:26:20,970 --> 00:26:22,058 Absolutely. 563 00:26:22,276 --> 00:26:23,756 She had a keen eye for talent. 564 00:26:23,973 --> 00:26:25,714 She knew who was smart, who wasn't. 565 00:26:25,932 --> 00:26:27,368 Yes. 566 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:30,066 So she obviously knew that her husband wasn't 567 00:26:30,284 --> 00:26:32,808 particularly smart or talented. 568 00:26:33,026 --> 00:26:36,246 - She eventually realized that. - Oh, come on. 569 00:26:36,464 --> 00:26:39,423 I mean, it couldn't have taken someone as smart as Bella Ross 570 00:26:39,598 --> 00:26:41,556 six years to figure out that Tate Harris, 571 00:26:41,730 --> 00:26:43,123 her husband, was a dope. 572 00:26:44,167 --> 00:26:45,647 He dropped out of community college 573 00:26:45,865 --> 00:26:47,213 after two months. 574 00:26:47,214 --> 00:26:48,911 He never held down a job for more than a year. 575 00:26:49,129 --> 00:26:52,219 Yet Bella stayed in this marriage for six years. 576 00:26:52,436 --> 00:26:54,787 There had to be a reason for that. 577 00:26:55,004 --> 00:26:56,136 I suppose. 578 00:26:56,353 --> 00:26:57,746 Could it be that she was using Tate 579 00:26:57,964 --> 00:26:59,269 the same way he was using her? 580 00:26:59,487 --> 00:27:01,053 She liked having sex with him. 581 00:27:01,054 --> 00:27:03,317 She liked having him on her arm for the various galas-- 582 00:27:03,534 --> 00:27:05,711 - Objection. - Sustained. 583 00:27:05,928 --> 00:27:08,452 You said earlier that it was your impression 584 00:27:08,627 --> 00:27:10,933 that Bella had told Tate that she intended 585 00:27:11,151 --> 00:27:12,412 to file for divorce, 586 00:27:12,413 --> 00:27:14,371 yet she never actually filed for divorce. 587 00:27:14,589 --> 00:27:18,288 No, but there was a reason for that. 588 00:27:18,506 --> 00:27:20,464 Someone shot her. 589 00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:22,597 Correct. 590 00:27:22,771 --> 00:27:24,077 Someone. 591 00:27:27,210 --> 00:27:30,474 Was a gun registered in your name used to kill Bella Ross? 592 00:27:30,649 --> 00:27:32,041 Yes. 593 00:27:32,259 --> 00:27:34,653 When was the last time you fired that gun? 594 00:27:34,870 --> 00:27:37,351 About three years ago, at a shooting range in Brooklyn. 595 00:27:37,568 --> 00:27:39,178 When was the last time you actually saw the gun? 596 00:27:39,179 --> 00:27:40,702 About a year ago. 597 00:27:40,920 --> 00:27:43,183 I was looking for a T-shirt and found it in a drawer. 598 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:45,054 Did you keep the gun in a lockbox? 599 00:27:45,272 --> 00:27:49,319 No, it was in a drawer underneath a bunch of T-shirts. 600 00:27:49,537 --> 00:27:52,018 - Do you know the defendant? - Yes. 601 00:27:52,235 --> 00:27:53,846 We used to be friends. 602 00:27:54,063 --> 00:27:54,934 Has he ever been to your apartment? 603 00:27:55,151 --> 00:27:56,325 Yes. 604 00:27:56,326 --> 00:27:57,414 When was the last time he was there? 605 00:27:57,632 --> 00:27:58,938 January 21st. 606 00:27:59,155 --> 00:28:02,854 January 21st of this year, four days prior 607 00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:05,422 to Bella Ross's death? - That's correct. 608 00:28:05,640 --> 00:28:06,989 Nothing further. 609 00:28:09,339 --> 00:28:12,995 You were also friends with Bella Ross, correct? 610 00:28:13,213 --> 00:28:15,389 - More like acquaintances. - Oh, acquaintances. 611 00:28:15,606 --> 00:28:17,173 That's how you would characterize your relationship? 612 00:28:17,391 --> 00:28:18,957 Yes. 613 00:28:18,958 --> 00:28:21,351 Even though you and Bella had a sexual relationship? 614 00:28:21,569 --> 00:28:24,441 I wouldn't say it was a sexual relationship. 615 00:28:24,659 --> 00:28:28,228 We had sex once. - And it ended badly, correct? 616 00:28:28,445 --> 00:28:32,884 No. We just had sex once, and that was it. 617 00:28:32,885 --> 00:28:35,017 And you were upset when she broke it off. 618 00:28:35,235 --> 00:28:37,628 No, she didn't break it off. There was nothing to break off. 619 00:28:39,761 --> 00:28:42,459 So you were saying a moment ago 620 00:28:42,677 --> 00:28:44,852 that you own the gun that was used to kill Bella Ross. 621 00:28:44,853 --> 00:28:46,246 Yes. 622 00:28:46,463 --> 00:28:47,682 But you claim that you didn't shoot her. 623 00:28:47,856 --> 00:28:49,075 Correct. 624 00:28:49,292 --> 00:28:51,599 So you're saying that someone else used 625 00:28:51,773 --> 00:28:53,427 your gun to shoot Bella Ross. 626 00:28:53,644 --> 00:28:55,559 All I know is I didn't shoot her, 627 00:28:55,734 --> 00:28:57,518 so someone must have stolen it. 628 00:28:57,736 --> 00:28:59,868 So you're saying that Tate Harris stole your gun. 629 00:29:00,086 --> 00:29:01,609 Yeah, I suppose. 630 00:29:01,783 --> 00:29:04,699 But Tate Harris had no idea that you owned a gun, 631 00:29:04,873 --> 00:29:06,353 let alone where you kept it. 632 00:29:06,570 --> 00:29:08,355 I'm not so sure about that. 633 00:29:08,572 --> 00:29:11,445 I may have shown him the gun or mentioned it before. 634 00:29:11,662 --> 00:29:12,794 You may have. 635 00:29:13,012 --> 00:29:14,578 But you're not sure. 636 00:29:14,753 --> 00:29:15,971 No. 637 00:29:16,189 --> 00:29:17,756 Nothing further. 638 00:29:17,930 --> 00:29:19,496 Permission to redirect, Your Honor. 639 00:29:19,714 --> 00:29:20,627 Granted. 640 00:29:20,628 --> 00:29:22,456 Mr. Wilmont, where were you 641 00:29:22,673 --> 00:29:26,547 on the morning of January 25th, the day Bella Ross was killed? 642 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:28,069 In Miami. 643 00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:29,332 Your Honor, I'd like to present Mr. Wilmont's 644 00:29:29,550 --> 00:29:30,856 airline tickets, previously marked 645 00:29:31,073 --> 00:29:32,944 as People's Exhibit 7 and 8. 646 00:29:32,945 --> 00:29:36,992 You flew from New York to Miami on January 24th, 647 00:29:37,210 --> 00:29:40,779 and you returned to New York on January 26th, correct? 648 00:29:40,953 --> 00:29:42,824 Yes. 649 00:29:43,042 --> 00:29:46,610 - Nothing further. - Your Honor, may I? 650 00:29:46,785 --> 00:29:48,525 So what was the purpose of this trip to Miami, 651 00:29:48,743 --> 00:29:50,745 business or pleasure? - Pleasure. 652 00:29:50,919 --> 00:29:52,268 Uh-huh. 653 00:29:52,486 --> 00:29:54,662 So you flew the day before Bella was killed, 654 00:29:54,836 --> 00:29:56,316 and you returned the day after. 655 00:29:56,533 --> 00:29:57,751 Yes. 656 00:29:57,752 --> 00:29:59,580 Ask me, it sounds awfully convenient. 657 00:29:59,798 --> 00:30:01,669 - Objection. - Sustained. 658 00:30:01,843 --> 00:30:04,193 Watch it, Ms. Witt. - Nothing further. 659 00:30:09,416 --> 00:30:10,809 Would have been nice if you had told us 660 00:30:11,026 --> 00:30:12,506 about your fling with Bella. 661 00:30:12,723 --> 00:30:13,812 I didn't think it was relevant. 662 00:30:13,986 --> 00:30:15,377 Oh, really? 663 00:30:15,378 --> 00:30:16,858 You didn't think having sex with a dead woman 664 00:30:17,076 --> 00:30:18,424 was worth mentioning? 665 00:30:18,425 --> 00:30:21,296 Your gun was used to kill her, for God sakes. 666 00:30:21,297 --> 00:30:23,952 I'm sorry. 667 00:30:24,170 --> 00:30:29,131 This is all just way too much for me to process. 668 00:30:29,349 --> 00:30:33,092 Is he an idiot, or he just really doesn't give a damn? 669 00:30:33,309 --> 00:30:34,441 My money's on the latter. 670 00:30:34,658 --> 00:30:36,573 Either way, Dutch Wilmont is now 671 00:30:36,791 --> 00:30:38,619 a legitimate alternate suspect. 672 00:30:45,931 --> 00:30:48,890 Hey, I heard about your witness. 673 00:30:49,108 --> 00:30:50,761 It wasn't ideal. 674 00:30:50,936 --> 00:30:52,851 I'm not telling you how to try your case, 675 00:30:53,025 --> 00:30:54,200 but we need to put that damn gun in 676 00:30:54,417 --> 00:30:56,245 Tate's greedy right hand somehow. 677 00:30:56,463 --> 00:30:58,291 I agree, but we've spoken to everybody 678 00:30:58,508 --> 00:30:59,900 who was at the dinner party. 679 00:30:59,901 --> 00:31:01,947 Unfortunately, no one saw him in close proximity 680 00:31:02,164 --> 00:31:03,687 to the bedroom where the gun was located. 681 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:05,036 Talk to them again. 682 00:31:05,037 --> 00:31:07,126 Only this time, be more persuasive. 683 00:31:07,343 --> 00:31:09,868 Threaten to subpoena them if necessary. 684 00:31:15,612 --> 00:31:16,875 This way, please. 685 00:31:22,619 --> 00:31:23,794 That an Oscar? 686 00:31:23,969 --> 00:31:25,884 Oh, my husband's a director. 687 00:31:26,101 --> 00:31:29,278 We actually met filming that movie, "When Birds Fly." 688 00:31:29,496 --> 00:31:31,237 Oh, you're married to Arthur Burke. 689 00:31:31,454 --> 00:31:33,195 - Mm. - Wow. 690 00:31:33,413 --> 00:31:34,849 So how can I help? 691 00:31:35,023 --> 00:31:37,939 We wanted to talk about the dinner party again. 692 00:31:38,157 --> 00:31:40,202 I already told you I didn't see anything 693 00:31:40,420 --> 00:31:41,682 suspicious that evening. 694 00:31:41,900 --> 00:31:43,858 I know you already told me, 695 00:31:44,032 --> 00:31:45,947 but it doesn't mean that it's true. 696 00:31:46,165 --> 00:31:48,776 Excuse me? 697 00:31:48,950 --> 00:31:51,735 We talked to the other guests again this morning, 698 00:31:51,910 --> 00:31:53,389 and every one of them said that you and Tate 699 00:31:53,607 --> 00:31:55,130 spent a lot of time together that night. 700 00:31:55,348 --> 00:31:57,176 And two of them told us they saw you 701 00:31:57,393 --> 00:31:59,526 and Tate disappear into Dutch's bedroom 702 00:31:59,743 --> 00:32:02,921 for an extended period of time. 703 00:32:03,095 --> 00:32:04,966 Tate and I were friends, but I don't recall disappearing 704 00:32:05,184 --> 00:32:06,836 into a bedroom with him. 705 00:32:06,837 --> 00:32:11,146 Well, we talked to Dutch and the other guests at length. 706 00:32:11,364 --> 00:32:13,279 They were more forthcoming this time. 707 00:32:13,496 --> 00:32:14,845 Meaning what? 708 00:32:15,020 --> 00:32:17,022 We know it wasn't a dinner party. 709 00:32:17,239 --> 00:32:19,850 It was more of a sex party with lots of drugs. 710 00:32:20,025 --> 00:32:21,635 I don't know if there's a specific name 711 00:32:21,852 --> 00:32:23,289 for this type of gathering. - What's your point? 712 00:32:23,506 --> 00:32:25,160 Our point is that now we know 713 00:32:25,378 --> 00:32:26,945 you were with Tate in the bedroom, 714 00:32:27,162 --> 00:32:29,773 and if you saw him take something from the closet, 715 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:30,949 we are going to need you to testify. 716 00:32:31,166 --> 00:32:32,254 No. 717 00:32:33,516 --> 00:32:36,084 No, I'm not okay with that. Okay? 718 00:32:36,302 --> 00:32:37,999 I just want to forget that I was even at that stupid party. 719 00:32:38,217 --> 00:32:39,565 No, that's not how this works. 720 00:32:39,566 --> 00:32:41,394 There is no way in hell I'm going to testify 721 00:32:41,611 --> 00:32:44,571 Tate and I were together in Dutch's bedroom. 722 00:32:44,788 --> 00:32:46,268 So if you'll excuse me-- - Whoa. Whoa, whoa. 723 00:32:46,486 --> 00:32:48,923 He murdered his wife, and you have evidence 724 00:32:49,097 --> 00:32:50,751 that can help us convict him. 725 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:55,669 I understand, but my husband has no idea that-- 726 00:32:58,063 --> 00:33:00,239 He's old-fashioned about this kind of thing. 727 00:33:00,456 --> 00:33:02,632 It's not our problem. 728 00:33:02,850 --> 00:33:04,417 I'm done talking. 729 00:33:04,634 --> 00:33:07,463 Please get out of my house. 730 00:33:09,944 --> 00:33:11,728 Screw her. 731 00:33:11,946 --> 00:33:14,166 She doesn't get to choose whether to testify. 732 00:33:14,383 --> 00:33:15,905 Let's hit her with a subpoena, 733 00:33:15,906 --> 00:33:18,257 see how tough she is with her hands on a damn Bible. 734 00:33:18,474 --> 00:33:20,084 She seemed pretty adamant. 735 00:33:20,085 --> 00:33:22,870 And given the personal stakes attached to her testimony, 736 00:33:23,044 --> 00:33:24,350 I don't see her telling the truth, 737 00:33:24,567 --> 00:33:25,960 Bible or no Bible. - What? 738 00:33:26,134 --> 00:33:28,615 So you just want to give her a pass? 739 00:33:28,832 --> 00:33:31,139 No. We exert more pressure. 740 00:33:37,015 --> 00:33:40,235 Will someone please explain to me why the hell we're here? 741 00:33:40,453 --> 00:33:42,977 Oh, we're here because your client indicated 742 00:33:43,151 --> 00:33:44,761 she wasn't interested in testifying 743 00:33:44,979 --> 00:33:47,895 in the Bella Ross murder trial. - So? 744 00:33:48,069 --> 00:33:51,377 So we'd like to ask her one more time if she might-- 745 00:33:51,594 --> 00:33:53,596 She was not in the bedroom, and she did not see 746 00:33:53,814 --> 00:33:56,817 Tate Harris in the bedroom. If there is nothing else. 747 00:33:57,035 --> 00:33:59,820 Well, take a seat. 748 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:02,301 We're not done. 749 00:34:02,518 --> 00:34:04,433 The other reason we've invited you here today 750 00:34:04,651 --> 00:34:05,999 is to inform you that we intend to bring 751 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:08,133 sex trafficking charges against your client. 752 00:34:08,350 --> 00:34:10,265 Sex trafficking? 753 00:34:10,483 --> 00:34:12,833 What the hell are you trying to do? 754 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,574 This some sort of joke? 755 00:34:14,791 --> 00:34:17,620 Your client invited four female friends to a party 756 00:34:17,838 --> 00:34:19,405 at Dutch Wilmont's apartment. 757 00:34:19,622 --> 00:34:21,233 She supplied them with illegal drugs 758 00:34:21,450 --> 00:34:23,626 and encouraged them to engage in sexual activity, 759 00:34:23,844 --> 00:34:26,629 with the obvious goal of currying favor 760 00:34:26,847 --> 00:34:28,892 with Dutch Wilmont, a powerful film producer. 761 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:30,677 Those women are my friends. 762 00:34:30,894 --> 00:34:33,201 They're not hookers. 763 00:34:33,419 --> 00:34:35,377 So what? We like to have sex. Who cares? 764 00:34:35,595 --> 00:34:36,987 That is how we choose to live our life. 765 00:34:37,162 --> 00:34:38,597 I'm not judging you. 766 00:34:38,598 --> 00:34:40,034 I couldn't care less what you do with your time. 767 00:34:40,208 --> 00:34:44,995 But you need to testify. 768 00:34:45,170 --> 00:34:47,520 We are done here. 769 00:35:00,272 --> 00:35:02,100 Hear back from Grace's lawyer? 770 00:35:02,317 --> 00:35:04,363 No, but I'm optimistic. 771 00:35:04,580 --> 00:35:05,973 There's no way she has the stomach to stare down 772 00:35:06,147 --> 00:35:07,931 a sex trafficking charge. 773 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:11,979 Yeah, well, there's a reason for that. 774 00:35:12,153 --> 00:35:13,502 What do you mean? 775 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:16,026 She's not a sex trafficker. 776 00:35:16,201 --> 00:35:19,160 Come on, Nolan, we both know this isn't sex trafficking. 777 00:35:19,378 --> 00:35:22,120 It's just a bunch of consenting adults doing drugs, having sex. 778 00:35:22,294 --> 00:35:24,034 Her actions on the night in question 779 00:35:24,209 --> 00:35:26,907 meet the criteria set forth in New York State penal law. 780 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:30,128 Don't do all that. Okay? Not with me. 781 00:35:30,302 --> 00:35:31,433 Okay. 782 00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:35,045 Let's say I agree with you. - Mm-hmm. 783 00:35:35,220 --> 00:35:37,570 It was just a wild night in the big city. 784 00:35:37,787 --> 00:35:39,180 That doesn't give her the right 785 00:35:39,398 --> 00:35:42,836 to pretend she didn't see what she saw 786 00:35:43,053 --> 00:35:45,708 or to duck her legal responsibilities 787 00:35:45,926 --> 00:35:49,059 so that she can avoid embarrassment 788 00:35:49,234 --> 00:35:51,932 and preserve her marriage to some film director. 789 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:53,629 And I agree with you. 790 00:35:53,847 --> 00:35:56,066 But to threaten her with sex trafficking charges? 791 00:35:56,241 --> 00:35:57,937 Come on, Nolan. 792 00:35:57,938 --> 00:36:00,810 My job is to put Tate Harris away for the rest of his life. 793 00:36:01,028 --> 00:36:02,638 And if the cost of doing that is 794 00:36:02,856 --> 00:36:06,425 blowing up some selfish actress, 795 00:36:06,642 --> 00:36:09,819 I can live with that. 796 00:36:10,037 --> 00:36:12,039 Your call. 797 00:36:12,213 --> 00:36:14,259 Don't get all high and mighty here. 798 00:36:14,476 --> 00:36:15,477 Why not? 799 00:36:15,695 --> 00:36:17,131 You're selfish too. 800 00:36:17,305 --> 00:36:19,046 Excuse me? 801 00:36:19,220 --> 00:36:21,831 You're leveraging Grace to win the trial 802 00:36:22,049 --> 00:36:24,965 to make yourself feel good, to advance your career. 803 00:36:25,183 --> 00:36:28,186 The only thing I'm leveraging is the law 804 00:36:28,360 --> 00:36:30,623 to get justice for Bella Ross. 805 00:36:34,061 --> 00:36:35,584 Nolan Price. 806 00:36:37,804 --> 00:36:40,372 Hey, I'll see you both in court tomorrow morning. 807 00:36:53,776 --> 00:36:54,995 When was the last time 808 00:36:55,213 --> 00:36:56,475 you were at Dutch Wilmont's apartment? 809 00:36:56,692 --> 00:36:58,564 January 21st of this year. 810 00:36:58,781 --> 00:37:01,219 - Was anyone else there? - Yes. 811 00:37:01,393 --> 00:37:02,568 Seven other people. 812 00:37:02,785 --> 00:37:05,440 - Was the defendant there? - Yes. 813 00:37:05,658 --> 00:37:07,747 Did you see the defendant inside Mr. Wilmont's bedroom 814 00:37:07,964 --> 00:37:10,576 that evening? - Yes. 815 00:37:10,793 --> 00:37:12,969 Where were you when you saw him? 816 00:37:13,187 --> 00:37:15,581 - In the same bedroom. - For how long? 817 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:19,976 About four or five hours. 818 00:37:20,194 --> 00:37:22,805 Did you see the defendant enter or exit the closet 819 00:37:23,023 --> 00:37:24,329 inside that bedroom? 820 00:37:25,678 --> 00:37:27,288 Yes, I saw him do both. 821 00:37:27,506 --> 00:37:30,552 When he exited the closet, was he carrying anything? 822 00:37:35,122 --> 00:37:38,125 He was holding something wrapped up in a T-shirt. 823 00:37:38,299 --> 00:37:39,387 I asked him about it. 824 00:37:39,605 --> 00:37:41,084 Well, more like joked. 825 00:37:41,259 --> 00:37:44,392 I said it looked like he was stealing something. 826 00:37:44,610 --> 00:37:47,482 - Did he respond? - He said, "I am." 827 00:37:47,700 --> 00:37:49,354 I just thought he was kidding. 828 00:37:49,571 --> 00:37:51,094 Nothing further. 829 00:37:53,314 --> 00:37:55,185 Ms. Burke, you're an actress? 830 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:56,926 Yes. 831 00:37:57,144 --> 00:38:00,452 Married to Arthur Burke, the acclaimed film director. 832 00:38:00,669 --> 00:38:01,931 Yes. 833 00:38:02,149 --> 00:38:04,586 On January 21st, you attended a party 834 00:38:04,804 --> 00:38:07,589 at Dutch Wilmont's apartment and had sex 835 00:38:07,807 --> 00:38:08,851 with Tate Harris, correct? 836 00:38:11,027 --> 00:38:12,246 Yes. 837 00:38:12,420 --> 00:38:14,683 Were you drinking that evening? 838 00:38:14,901 --> 00:38:16,293 Yes. 839 00:38:16,294 --> 00:38:19,949 Were you under the influence of any narcotics? 840 00:38:20,167 --> 00:38:21,951 Yes. 841 00:38:22,169 --> 00:38:27,479 Yet you somehow saw Tate Harris carrying something 842 00:38:27,696 --> 00:38:28,914 wrapped in a T-shirt. 843 00:38:28,915 --> 00:38:33,136 Was this before or after you had sex? 844 00:38:33,311 --> 00:38:34,833 After. 845 00:38:34,834 --> 00:38:37,227 Before or after you were drinking and doing drugs? 846 00:38:37,402 --> 00:38:38,577 After. 847 00:38:38,794 --> 00:38:41,754 So you're saying Tate Harris just 848 00:38:41,971 --> 00:38:44,800 walked into Dutch Wilmont's closet, 849 00:38:45,018 --> 00:38:46,411 stole a gun right before your eyes 850 00:38:46,628 --> 00:38:48,108 like there was no care in the world. 851 00:38:48,326 --> 00:38:50,153 He thought I was asleep, and I was. 852 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:51,677 But then I heard him rummaging around, 853 00:38:51,894 --> 00:38:53,418 so I woke up. 854 00:38:53,635 --> 00:38:55,333 In exchange for your testimony today, 855 00:38:55,550 --> 00:38:58,074 Mr. Price promised not to file 856 00:38:58,292 --> 00:39:01,339 sex trafficking charges against you? 857 00:39:01,513 --> 00:39:03,297 Yes, that's correct. 858 00:39:03,471 --> 00:39:05,212 Are you a pimp, Ms. Burke? 859 00:39:05,386 --> 00:39:08,520 No, I am definitely not a pimp. 860 00:39:10,783 --> 00:39:11,914 Nothing further. 861 00:39:14,569 --> 00:39:15,962 Redirect, Your Honor. 862 00:39:16,179 --> 00:39:18,834 Ms. Burke, did my decision 863 00:39:19,052 --> 00:39:21,141 not to charge you influence the way 864 00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:22,621 you answered my questions today? 865 00:39:22,838 --> 00:39:24,449 Did it make you say anything that was not, 866 00:39:24,666 --> 00:39:26,494 in fact, truthful? 867 00:39:28,975 --> 00:39:31,934 - No. - Nothing further. 868 00:39:32,152 --> 00:39:33,371 You may step down. 869 00:39:43,598 --> 00:39:45,078 Who the hell do you think you are? 870 00:39:45,295 --> 00:39:47,080 - Grace, let's go. - Ms. Burke, that's enough. 871 00:39:47,297 --> 00:39:49,865 I am not a pimp, and I am not a whore, okay? 872 00:39:50,083 --> 00:39:51,344 - Ms. Burke. - How dare you humiliate me-- 873 00:39:51,345 --> 00:39:52,738 I am holding you in contempt of court. 874 00:39:52,955 --> 00:39:55,218 I'll hold you in contempt! And especially you! 875 00:40:08,536 --> 00:40:11,365 Has the jury reached a verdict? 876 00:40:11,539 --> 00:40:14,499 We have, Your Honor. 877 00:40:14,716 --> 00:40:17,719 In the charge of murder in the second degree, 878 00:40:17,937 --> 00:40:19,547 we, the jury, find the defendant, 879 00:40:19,765 --> 00:40:23,072 Tate Harris, guilty. 880 00:40:23,290 --> 00:40:25,074 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 881 00:40:25,292 --> 00:40:26,772 thank you for your service. 882 00:40:26,989 --> 00:40:28,338 This court is adjourned. 883 00:40:33,082 --> 00:40:35,128 Well, we got the right results. 884 00:40:36,782 --> 00:40:39,872 Just wish we got it the right way.