California: Herzog's Judgment Day
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
4.5 β’ 992 Ratings
ποΈ 29 July 2020
β±οΈ 51 minutes
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Summary
This episode details the course of Herzog's trial, from the challenges of jury selection in such a high-profile case to the presentation of evidence and witness testimonies. The hosts examine into the strategies employed by the prosecution and defense, highlighting the gravity of the charges against Herzog: three counts of murder for Cyndi Vanderheiden, Paul Cavanaugh, and Howard King, and an additional charge for being an accessory to the murder of Henry Howell.
Listeners will be taken on a journey through the two weeks of deliberations that culminated in the jury's decision, a tense and defining moment in the case. The episode captures the atmosphere inside the courtroom, the anticipation, and the emotional responses as the verdicts were read.
Finally, "Judgment of the Accomplice: Herzog's Trial" covers the sentencing on December 10th, 2001, where Herzog was handed a 78-year term in state prison. This episode not only provides a complete overview of the trial but also explores its implications for the justice system, the families of the victims, and the community at large.
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| 0:53.7 | the customer of the victim there's a plastic area. And just... |
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| 0:55.7 | One of the three-3-5, |
| 0:59.6 | 2016, |
| 0:57.3 | and it's totally see the suspect in the picture. The Oh, Lauren Herzog and Wesley Sherman time were arrested on March 23rd, 1999 and charged with the |
| 1:48.6 | kidnapping and murder of |
| 1:54.0 | murder. On May 16, 2001, |
| 1:58.0 | by the defendant, |
| 2:00.0 | Sherman Tyne was found guilty and was sentenced to death. |
| 2:04.2 | He continued to plead his innocence, blaming everything on Herzog. |
| 2:10.0 | Please note, there are many similarities between-Tine and Herzog's trials. |
| 2:15.0 | So we will not be repeating evidence that you heard in the previous episode. |
| 2:20.0 | On July 31st, 2001, jury selection began in Herzog's murder trial. |
| 2:27.0 | Herzog's trial was also held in Santa Clara County due to the notoriety of the pair and concerns that it would not be a fair trial otherwise. |
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