Jury deliberated under 90 minutes
The jury in David Wood's murder trial needed less than 90 minutes to deliver a death sentence, indicating how overwhelming the evidence appeared to them.
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Season 5 — 6 new unsolved mysteries
Dateline: Missing in America Season 5 features six new unsolved missing-persons mysteries, hoping a listener may hold a crucial clue.
Strickland got 2 felony GBI charges
At a high school party, Strickland broke one victim's nose, jaw, and knocked out teeth requiring multiple reconstructive surgeries, resulting in two felony GBI charges.
55 years unsolved
Joyce LePage's murder has remained unsolved for 55 years despite active investigation from the start.
Mark's mental institution history
Joyce's own letter revealed that Mark Wadley had once stayed at a mental institution for trying to strangle people — a detail investigators apparently never followed up on.
Car keys found inside apartment
At least one set of Joyce's car keys was found inside the apartment she shared with Bruce Bierbaum, raising questions about who moved her car.
Lorena acquitted — temporary insanity
On January 21, 1994, a jury found Lorena Bobbitt not guilty by reason of temporary insanity, recommending she be committed to a psychiatric facility for evaluation.
Bruce's 35 criminal filings
A search of Bruce Bierbaum's name returned 35 different criminal filings, including a domestic battery charge and veterinary license disciplinary actions.
John acquitted of sexual assault
After less than 4 hours of deliberation in November 1993, the jury acquitted John Bobbitt on the charge of aggravated sexual assault, citing insufficient evidence.
