Tapes from the dark side contains descriptions of violence and sexuality. Listener discretion is advised. I'm gonna On October 25th, 2017, the second-degree murder trial of Philip Mitchell Brailsford began.

In just a few short weeks later, on November 29th, Mitchell Brailsford began. In just a few short weeks later

on November 29th, Mitch Brailsford took the stand in his own defense. In the courtroom

footage, it appears that Mitch is calm and composed, though peeking through this

veneer is an anxious interior, and for good reason, Mitch knows

the gravity of the situation.

You can see it in the paleness of his face, and if you listen you can hear it in the shakiness

of his voice.

He knows he faces up to 25 years in prison if found guilty, and he knows that the next

hour and a half will be the most crucial

moments of his life. This will decide his fate, whether he lives as a free man or as a prisoner

convicted of murder.

Someone's where the testimony you're about to be a true, trouble truth, and nothing by the truth

will help you go. Yes, ma'am. Can you state your name?

Philip Mitchell Brails Group.

A little nervous?

Just a little bit.

And how old are you?

I'm 27 years old.

And did you grow up in Mesa?

Yes, I did.

And with your parents?

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