Sarah don't you want to pray for Koepp. I pray he rots in hell!

A stunt and a strategy can be the same thing. What the defense lawyer did was exaggerate the fact that he had no case. He acted like a bumbling fool for the purpose of appearing lovable to the jury. He also glossed over his "points" hoping the jury would appreciate that he wasn't taking up too much of their time. He had a duty to draw out his "points" clearly for however long was necessary.

Imagine paying for that legal representation.

theone's point is valid. In the US legal system it is very difficult to raise a point in an appeal that was not first entered at trial in some way. The appeals court will also not independently evaluate the DNA or other evidence, but only whether the appropriate legal standards were met during the trial.
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Sentencing will also precede the filing of an appeal.

Im so happy that justice has finally be done 4 the family.

My point is....what you may call a "stunt"...others may call "strategy."

I don't expect most people to understand.

Legal minds work in strange ways.

I didn't say it applies to this case. We won't know until the appeals play out if it would or not.

What is your definition of "stunts"? and were there any in this case?...if so, what?

theone, how does what you said apply to this case?

Many "stunts" are not for the benefit of the jury...but laying groundwork for an appeal.

The cause may be lost...but strategy remains.
Sometimes that's all they have.

Whether a lawyer has a strong defense or not, he or she should refrain from stunts that insult the intelligence of the jury.

I think the defense did an excellent job. They did everything any lawyer could do in trying to help their client and ensure that he had a fair trial. Kudos to them, too. Lawyers can't change facts and evidence. All they can do is try to show that there may be an alternate way of viewing things. At the end of the day it is up to the jury to decide, and the jury has spoken.

Yes, if he didn't do it, who the hell did?! It was him. Smart jury.

Koepp's attorney's impression of Colombo was a sight to behold. I'm surprised Koepp didn't jump over the table and slash and choke him to death too.

Koepp's only solace is that he didn't pay good money for that defense.

Ahhh.... It doesnt matter what you think Sarah, because the jury has ruled, and he is officially a triple murderer. And no, there wasnt an accomplice. Good job Rock DA and Sheriffs Office.

Ah hello? Did I miss something?
SarahB1 - "We'll have to see how the jury members interpret all this and if they are able to grasp all of the science involved.?" They did interpret the evidence and found him guilty. Unless he files for an appeal and wins, he's probably going to get 3 life sentences. Do all of you non-believers know something more about the murders than what was presented to the jury? 1.5 hours of deliberation would lead me to believe that the jury saw some rock solid evidence to convict Koepp of the crime. Maybe now the Lentz's can rest in peace and their family can have some closure.

Hey Sarah, you would think that this murderer was innocent, look at the case there was way too much evidence against Koepp I kept up on the Trial so I know what was said besides I got my information from WCLO Radio. Thank God the Jury Found Koepp Guilty Now the Lentz Family has closure after 3 long years. I have waited a long time for this Trial I am glad this Looser will be behind bars for the rest of his Miserable life. Too bad we don't have the Death Sentence I would like to see him fry on Sparky.

The jury was "pretty sure"....sure didn't take long.

So, none of the DNA found on the murder weapons found at the scene belonged to Koepp. That could be a problem for the prosecution.

Ok, so maybe he had an accomplice.... But, he still did it. HIS DNA under their fingernails speaks volumes to me. And, some other person's DNA? Couldn't that be the person that SOLD the rope to them, or, belong to anyone else that had come into contact with them- or the object? He has no reason for HIS blood to be in their shower, or, for his DNA to be under their fingernails. And, their blood was on his shirt....