Did Robert Telles' Wig Save Him From Life Without Parole?

In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," former felony prosecutor and attorney Eric Faddis discusses the surprising verdict in the trial of Robert Telles, who was convicted of murdering Las Vegas reporter Jeff German. Faddis and Brueski express shock at the jury's decision to sentence Telles to life with the possibility of parole after 20 years, considering the overwhelming evidence against him. They delve into the peculiarities of jury deliberations, highlighting that two jurors were reportedly fixated on the fact that Telles wore a wig as part of a disguise, leading to a compromise verdict rather than a full life sentence. Faddis criticizes the implausibility of Telles' defense theory, which suggested a convoluted conspiracy involving a real estate company and a hitman. Both Faddis and Brueski underscore the unpredictability of jury decisions and question whether the jurors fully understood the absurdity of the defense's claims. The discussion reflects on the complexities of the legal system and the challenges in anticipating jury behavior. - Robert Telles was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. - Two jurors were reportedly focused on the wig disguise, leading to a compromised verdict. - The defense theory presented by Telles, involving a conspiracy by a real estate company, was criticized as implausible. - Faddis and Brueski discuss the unpredictability of jury decisions and the difficulty in understanding their reasoning. - The conversation underscores the challenges of the legal system, particularly in cases with seemingly clear evidence. - Faddis questions the rationality of jurors who may have bought into the bizarre defense narrative. - The podcast highlights the complexities and unpredictability of criminal trials. #RobertTelles #JeffGerman #JuryDeliberation #CriminalTrial #LegalAnalysis #CourtroomDrama #DefenseStrategy Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com