[15], After the shooting, Stornes drove the SUV away to a nearby parking lot and stopped to find Davis "gasping for air". Rouer broke into tears several times during her testimony, as she had in the first trial. Tears streamed down Rhonda Rouer's face and her voice shook as she recounted before jurors for a second time the day Michael Dunn shot a Jacksonville teen. As for WWE plans in the future, we want to have a baby first. WTEV's Leslie Coursey reports on what's on the tapes. Live Video: Michael Dunn Trial Coverage With tissues in hand, Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer took the stand today as a state's witness. At one point, the juror--described as a 400-pound white school teacher--reportedly stated that Corey would have a hard time proving to a court that I am fat; there would still be reasonable doubt.. Written and directed by Marc Silver. During an attorney sidebar, defense attorney Waffa Hanania told Healey she had given Knox transcripts of Dunn's previous trial for his own knowledge. Stornes left his red Dodge Durango SUV running while he went into the store. Gabel cautioned Healey that "the mistake" being made Saturday was "the same one made in the first trial.". "It just took some time to get through that. Rouer testified she wanted to go home and they left. After a shaken Ms. Rouer got back inside the car, Mr. Dunn pulled out of the gas station and drove to the hotel where the two spent the night as planned. All rights reserved. She is a key witness in her boyfriends Michael Dunn- murder trial. The film refutes any assumptions that crime and racism are the burdens of the poor and disenfranchised: Both Dunn and the boys in the car were comfortable and middle-class. Her priority at the moment is to start a family and she said that she does not want to make promises when she does not know how she's going to feel in the future. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. At times teary, his feet shackled, Michael Dunn, the man accused of fatally shooting a black teenager in November 2012 during an argument over loud music, took the witness stand on Tuesday and told the jury he pulled the trigger repeatedly only to save his own life. Rhonda testified when she turned around she saw Dunn outside the vehicle, and she then exited the store. A witness memorized his licence plate and he was arrested at his home a day later. . In addition to personal injury and wrongful death, our firm handles family law matters and select criminal defense cases. She gave emotional testimony, just as she did in the first trial. As the Durango backed up quickly to elude the gunfire, Mr. Dunn stepped out of his own car, dropped to one knee and fired more volleys to thwart any blind fire, or wild, random shooting out the car window, he said. The two remained there until the following morning, when they left for Brevard County at Rouers prodding, she testified. The two returned to Dunns home, where he was later arrested. Rhonda Rouer took the stand and started trembling and sobbing as she began to get into what happened on the night of the shooting. Moments later, Rouer told jurors, I heard pop, pop, pop.. In this letter, he essentially blames his ex-wife for not studying English harder, tries to give fatherly advice while admitting to being a pretty bad one. Its blacked out, but he again tries to enforce his version of the facts to her. She testified that despite having prior plans she demanded that Dunn take her home right away. According to online records, the couple wedded May 22, 1989 in Indian River, Florida. Rhonda took the stand over the weekend to tell her side of what happened Nov. 23, 2012. He compares himself to My Cousin Vinnie and how he has a foolproof case. [17][18], After his arrest, Dunn claimed that Davis threatened him with a "gun or a stick". [55] The film distribution was sold to HBO. They returned to their hotel where they ordered pizza. At the time of the . Dunn elaborates in great detail, revealing much of what has been already discussed, saying thugs, threatening to sue the County and rants about Angela Corey. Kuritz says despite the way the letter sounds this does not appear to be witness tampering, it simply sounds like Dunn's version of events. Dunn's then-fiance testified, saying she heard him say, "I hate that thug music.". Before Rouer took the stand, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office detective Marc Musser testified. She looked outside and saw Dunn leaning out of his window. When Rouer got in the vehicle, she testified, she saw Dunn put a gun back in the glovebox. Daviss parents, Ron Davis and Lucia McBath, were also visibly emotional in the audience. The couple left the afternoon wedding early to see about their seventh-month-old puppy Charlie, Rouer said. The murder trial of the Brevard County man accused of killing a teenager over loud music continues in Jacksonville on Monday. [7], The shooting of Jordan Davis took place in Jacksonville in Duval County. Dunn says it was. Rouer said she gave Dunn a kiss, and took $3 before walking into the store to buy some wine and chips. Early Saturday morning, Judge Russell Healey excused juror #4 because of a comment made by the juror that got published in Folio Weekly in an article titled, "An Interview with a Dunn Jury reject.". Court will not be in session on Sunday and will resume Monday at 9 a.m.Watch continuinglive gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com. In January 2015, the documentary 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets (originally titled 3 Minutes) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. They didn't call 911, and didn't know Davis had died until the next morning when Dunn was arrested. The trial was halted briefly Saturday morning when a juror was dismissed. "[42] He said he wanted to confront Dunn in jail about his son's murder. This one is difficult to read and he and his fiance have some code language they have worked out. Three of those bullets struck Mr. Davis, who died at the scene after an afternoon spent at the mall. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. Beforehand, the judge cautioned the court that if individuals felt they could not view these photos without outburst, they should leave the courtroom. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Watch continuing live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com. Davis' mother, Lucy McBath, ran for Congress in Georgia's 6th congressional district in 2018, running on a platform that included reform of gun laws. Around 7:30p.m., four teenage boys (Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, Tommie Stornes, and Tevin Thompson) stopped at a Gate Petroleum gas station. Pin. He tried to explain his story and excuse his lack of mentioning of a weapon, saying, I cannot recall if I ever conveyed the details of my decision making to you. [32][33][34][35] Dunn was given a sentence of life in prison without parole plus 90 years, ensuring he will never be released from prison for the remainder of his life. Ronda Rousey is currently recuperating after breaking her hand in the match at WrestleMania 35. [39], Dunn's former neighbor, Charles Hendrix, said he was not surprised by his behavior. It was probably as simple as he threatened to kill me and we left it at that. He then tried to convince her of his side of things (blacked out). Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Healey eventually agreed to have the transcripts emailed to Gabel for review. Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Related: Jordan's Friends Take Stand in Day 2, live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com, Florida Senator proposes bill to cancel Democratic Party in state, Bartram Trail High School girls lacrosse player denied NIL opportunity, FHP: Man dies after FDOT Road Ranger rear-ends truck, pushes him over edge of Buckman Bridge, PCSO: No charges in case of mail carrier mauled by 5 dogs, Its a monumental win: Newly approved legislation increases required age to work in strip clubs. In the aftermath of the. He was still discussing whether Cory or the process was to blame and decided it was the process. The defense is expected to begin presenting its case late Monday morning. The police at the scene never found a gun, and the three surviving teenagers testified last week that they did not hide a weapon and were not carrying one in the Durango. Former Florida state attorney Angela Corey stated that her office would seek a retrial for this charge. The incident started after an argument over loud music. The jury could not reach a verdict about whether to convict Dunn for the murder of Davis at the first trial. Dunn, driving a black Volkswagen Jetta sedan, and his fiance Rhonda Rouer pulled into the right adjacent parking spot. Anyone can read what you share. To receive an email when new reviews/interviews are added to Original-Cin, please provide your email address in the form below. Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. Davis' father Ron remained in the courtroom while Davis' mother Lucia McBath left the courtroom.Simons also showed the jury where on Davis' clothing that emergency personnel cut the clothing to perform lifesaving measures, and where on the clothing that gunshots passed through. Distraught and quivering, Ms. Rouer said on the stand that Mr. Dunn never told her that night or the next day that one of the teenagers was armed. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum gas station to purchase a bottle of wine. During her cross-examination of these witnesses, State Attorney Angela Corey suggested that these witnesses did not know Dunn in a capacity outside of his parents' community.The last witness to take the stand for the defense on Monday was Phyllis Austin, the ex-wife of Michael Dunn and the mother of Christopher Dunn. [36], Following the trial, Dunn's attorney filed for appeal with the First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. Tears streamed down Rhonda Rouers face and her voice shook as she recounted before jurors for a second time the day Michael Dunn shot a Jacksonville teen. Simons testified that the cause of Davis' death was multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of his death was a homicide. Dunn and Rouer left the wedding early in order to return to their hotel and take care of their six-month-old puppy. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. She said she could still hear the loud music as she walked up to the store. It was WrestleMania. While no one from Dunns supporters are interviewed, we hear revealing excerpts from phone recordings of Dunns prison phone calls to Rouer, his claims of victimhood and denials. Siniscal said he had a "high-risk" arrest warrant for Michael Dunn. and his crew gained permission to film inside the Jacksonville court house, as long as they did not film the jury. The state called 27 witnesses in the trial, including the young men in the SUV with Jordan Davis and Dunn's then-fiance Rhonda Rouer, who was also there. We hear from Jordan's . While at the cashier's counter, Rouer heard the sound of gunshots. He faces 60 years in prison for the attempted murder convictions and will get life if he's convicted of killing Davis. But when questioned by the defense, she described Dunn as a gentle man who was visibly shaken after the shooting. Dunns attorneys contend 17-year-old Davis was the aggressor, saying the teenagers had a gun in the SUV that night in 2012 at a Southside gas station, but a gun was never recovered from the scene. Juror number four was dismissedfor negative remarks about Corey. The former medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Mr. Davis also testified Monday that it was unlikely Mr. Davis was standing when he was shot. While Rouer was inside the store, Dunn asked the people in the Durango to turn down the music. Dunn stated that he received "ineffective assistance of counsel". [49] In 2020, she defeated Handel in a rematch to win reelection to a second term. She claims that Dunn told her to get in the car. On November 23, 2012, Jordan Davis, a black 17-year-old high school student, was murdered at a Gate Petroleum gas station in Jacksonville, Florida, by Michael David Dunn, a white 45-year-old software developer, following an argument over loud music played by Davis and his three friends, in what was believed to be a racially motivated shooting. 2023 Cox Media Group. Dunn addresses Rhondas testimony and coaches her a little and also encourages her to take a Valium if she gets nervous. Rhonda Lynn Hallock was previously married to Mark Thomas Rouer. Dunn was originally tried for murder in February. Prosecutors have pounded on the fact that Dunn was ordering a pizza and walking his dog while Davis was being pronounced dead. Zimmermans acquittal happened in the summer of 2013, between Dunns first trial, which ended in a partial verdict,and his second trial in the fall, when the jury convicted him of first degree murder. Rouer testified Saturday that she and Dunn, who reside in Satellite Beach, Fla., were in Jacksonville that day to attend the wedding of Dunns son in Orange Park. I dont know what its like to have a baby. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The trial led to local protests and international media attention. The state called 27 witnesses in the trial, including the young men in the SUV with Jordan Davis and Dunn's then-fiance Rhonda Rouer, who was also there. Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunn's testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. In the letter addressed to "Baby," Dunn goes on to tell her "I cannot recall if I ever conveyed the details of my decision making to you. In most of the calls, Dunn speaks with his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, who was in the Gate convenience store when Dunn fired 10 shots at the SUV carrying Davis and three other teenagers. The couple came to town to attend the wedding of Michael. This, according to Rhonda Rouer's testimony, is what her fiance, Michael Dunn, said when they pulled into a Jacksonville gas station next to an SUV full of black kids who had the stereo up high . At gunpoint? Rouer said the couple stopped at the Gate after the wedding to get a bottle of wine and a bag of chips. "I'd never seen him like that," she said. In Season 1 episode "The Night Terror Stalked the Town", it is revealed that James was named after a paternal uncle. Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. Those friends, Leland Brunson, Tommie Stornes and Tevin Thompson, all testified Friday that Davis cursed at Dunn when he asked them to turn the music down, but didn't threaten him. She testified that she got out of the car and walked into the gas station. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. On Saturday defense attorney Waffa Hanania tried to mitigate that by getting Rouer to admit that it was her idea to order the pizza, and she wasn't sure if Dunn ate any of it. Rhema Thompson began her post at WJCT on a very cold day in January 2014 and left WJCT to join the team at The Florida Times Union in December 2014. As the SUV backed up to evade his gunshots, Dunn opened his own door and continued firing at the car in shooter's stance, as the boys ducked for cover. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. A 400-pound white schoolteacher who was sitting by me really hated [Coreys] humor, and made the joke that she would have a hard time proving to a court that I am fat; there would still be reasonable doubt.. But Ms. Rouer, who lived with Mr. Dunn in Brevard County and who had accompanied him to his sons wedding here, contradicted those statements on Tuesday. Healey said he was concerned about protecting the identity of the juror. Prosecutors received permission from the court to let the jury handle Dunn's gun. First Coast News has successfully fought for your access to these documents and we'll bring you more exclusive content on Thursday night at 8 p.m. during our special, Michael Dunn, fatal encounter. The Folio writer confirmed to Action News at 12:35 p.m. that it was his article that led to the dismissal of juror #4. The trio said there was never a gun in the car. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. . She revealed in a video with her husband Travis Browne, how she got injured: "I did break my pinkie knuckle. Rouer said after she woke up the next morning she saw a news report about a teen getting killed at a gas station. Please logout and login again. Dunn and his fiance Rhonda Rouer traveled from their home in Brevard County to attend Dunn's son's wedding in Orange Park, near Jacksonville, Florida. He wrote, "I finished a novel I had been reading. [6], Tommie Stornes, Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, and Tevin Thompson had been spending the day traveling to various malls when they decided to go to the Gate Petroleum gas station in order to buy gum and cigarettes. Let me assure you, just as I told detectives who first interviewed me in Melbourne, and later Mitch Stone- there was a weapon.". Now I'm back to reading the Bible and playing solitaire.". [9][12] The front seat passenger, Tevin Thompson, initially complied and turned the volume down, but Jordan Davis requested the volume be turned back up. You can contact us at help@floridajustice.com. His fiance, Rhonda Rouer, says the last thing she heard him say was, "I hate that thug music." Rouer was in the convenience store when she heard gunshots, and when she ran outside, he told. . The day in court began with Mr. Dunns unalloyed version of events. Rouer told police Dunn said "I hate that thug music," when the couple pulled up next to the SUV holding Davis. On Monday morning, the state began by calling Wendy Meacham, an investigator with the Office of the Medical Examiner. 2023 Cox Media Group. Defense lawyers pressed Musser about his failure to search the adjacent parking lot at the Gate the night of the shooting, and also asked him why the interviews with Davis' three friends the night of the shooting weren't videotaped. "[45][46] She described Dunn as "a good man. The film chronicles what CNN dubbed the loud music trial.On November 23,2012,Michael Dunn, a 45-year-old white software engineer, during a dispute about loud rap music coming from a red Jeep Durango in a Jacksonville parking lot, fired a revolver repeatedly into a car with four African-American teens, killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis. We will consult wherever injustice lives. It was also previously reported it was Rhonda who begged her boyfriend to leave the scene in spite of his desire to call the police, so there is something not adding up here. [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. Rhonda's boyfriend is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Jordan Davis, 17, at a Jacksonville, Fla. convenience store in November 2012. Do his choices match yours? That juror was eventually dismissed by the judge Saturday. July 2, 2013 - Letter to Rhonda He is still referring to his "demands" to his lawyer Cory Strolla and Cory apparently was determined to withdraw if Dunn continued to force him into a premature trial date and again refers to "Davis' history with authority figures," as if he was one. Dunn has claimed Davis threatened him with a gun, and he fired to defend himself. Yet,the film,3 Minutes, 10 Bullets, as well as being a compelling real-life courtroom drama, offers some clarity about race and injustice in the pre-Trump era. He said his family engaged in a letter writing campaign to Congress and Governor Scott over the local corruption surrounding his arrest ad detainment. I apologize," said Healey on Saturday. "He's clearly reiterating there was a weapon there, there was a weapon there.". [56], Davis's story also features in the 2015 documentary film The Armor of Light, the directorial debut of Disney heir Abigail Disney. He made a misogynistic joke about now having a judge with balls and compares his case to Zimmermans. Florida Mans Fiance Contradicts Parts of His Testimony in Killing of Teenager, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/florida-mans-fiancee-contradicts-parts-of-his-testimony-in-killing-of-teenager.html, Michael Dunn told a Jacksonville jury on Tuesday that his decision to fire repeatedly at a vehicle holding four teenagers was a matter of life or death.. Cover letter where he is sending his version of things to be released. In the last trial, Rouer testified that he initially didnt make any mention of a weapon to her. A fourth teenager, the driver, has a third-degree felony conviction. Where is Ronda Rousey and what happened to her, and is Ronda Rousey coming back to WWE are a few questions that the WWE Universe has currently. If her boyfriend is convicted he could face life in jail. He talks about blacks and says, if more people would arm themselves and kill these fucking idiots when theyre threatening you, eventually they may take the hint and change their behavior. Further, he says, eventually, we as a society will wake up and realize that we need to arm ourselves, as the government welfare programs have produced a culture of entitlement for a certain segment of our society. And, remember when your mom was robbed? "[24][25], In closing arguments at the first trial, the defense lawyer for Dunn cited the language of Florida's stand-your-ground law. Dunn repeatedly told her to get into the car, and when she did she saw him put the gun he carried in the glove compartment. Dunn letter from prison to his girlfriend. Instead, it was set off by an escalating sense of menace that Mr. Dunn said he felt after he saw Mr. Davis point a shotgun at him, get out of the vehicle and make an explicit threat to kill him. But Mr. Dunn struggled to preserve his credibility on Tuesday after his distraught fiance took the stand and, her eyes welling with tears, contradicted some major points of his testimony. Meanwhile, the trial of Michael Dunn resumes 9 a.m. Monday. Rousey also revealed that she and her husband are planning to have a baby and that she does not know what the future holds for her. 7 Likes, 0 Comments - Rhonda Sunshine Miller (@artateher_sunshine) on Instagram: "The best thing that ever happened to me #therapy" The trial will resume Monday. Dunn sounds incredulous that he has been imprisoned, andblames Davis 100 percent for what happened. They pulled by a red SUV blasting rap music, she said. By turns weepy, insistent and mild-mannered, he explained why he pulled his 9-millimeter pistol out of his glove box, took it out of its holster and fired 10 bullets at a car occupied by four teenagers who prosecutors say were unarmed. Healey told Knox not to mention anything from the previous trial while testifying.During his testimony, Knox brought forth his opinion that Davis' window, the rear passenger window, was rolled at least partially down. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum . Read Dunns Jail Letters Here (you are here), Watch Full Michael Dunn Pre-Arrest Interview by Detectives, Watch what Michael Dunns neighbor had to say about him (very negative), Evidence Locker: State of Florida & Jordan Davis versus Michael Dunn, Review over 400 photos of the physical evidence for yourself (may download slow), Watch portions of Trial and read more about the case, Jordan Davis: Download Jet and Rolling Stone Magazine Articles, Michael Dunn on Myspace: Learn More About Jordan Daviss Killer. Follow Rhema Thompson on Twitter@RhemaThompson. This contradicted the claim that Mr. Davis was out of the Durango. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Prosecutors will call two more witnesses and then rest their case. "When she was first interviewed, when you would expect someone to tell the truth when their memory is freshest she never mentioned a firearm," said former prosecutor Richard Kuritz. "It clearly appears that Mr. Dunn is trying to refresh the recollection of his girlfriend or simply trying to tell her what she needs to say," said Kuritz. The prosecutor, John Guy, expressing incredulity during his cross-examination, also picked apart Mr. Dunns testimony. The Berrys and Thompson said Dunn was a nice, calm person. [21] Contrary to Dunn's claim that he mentioned a weapon to Rouer, she testified that he never mentioned a gun either that night or the next day. It would be the last good memory Rouer and Michael Dunn would have together. Dunn's insurance company, Progressive Select Insurance, challenged its duty to cover the lawsuit, but dismissed its lawsuit in conjunction with the settlement. Controversybegan before anyone even took the stand in day three of the first-degree murder retrial on Saturday. [11][13], Shortly after Davis's death, his parents, Ron Davis and Lucy McBath, and some of the other vehicle occupants, filed civil complaints against Dunn. The documentary won the U.S. Randy and Beverly Berry, who lived in Aero Acres in Fort Pierce with Dunn's parents. However, Healey later said the juror claimed he did not make the remarks as Smith claimed. Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. John is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law in Florida. China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia, Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs because a key defect can cut off the engine, Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid, China is buying more U.S. farmland, and some say that's a national security threat, Chinese officials monitor House panel hearing on U.S. economic competition with China, Sequential hurricanes are becoming more common because of climate changes. An argument broke out between the passengers of the car and Dunn once Rouer walked . The three teenagers in the Dodge Durango with Jordan at the time of the shooting testified Friday. "I'm not really sure what the investigators are thinking, but I told them what was up,". Rouer testified the couple went home to Brevard County after the shooting. [52][53] During the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Davis' mother, Lucy McBath, talked about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and said, "His death doesn't overshadow his life."[54]. But no weapon was found at the scene and Rouer said the Durango had already fled when she looked outside. They are still communicating in his code language. He then tries to enforce a version of what happened upon her (which is blacked out). Amidst dailyreports about the trial of policeman Derek Chauvin, the gruesome death of George Floyd, and this weeks police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, it may seem perverse to revisit a different racially-charged trial from 2015. He's very loving."[29]. Dunn is accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis after an argument over loud music at a Gate gas station on the Southside on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in 2012. Siniscal said he asked Dunn to come out of his home shirtless and with his hands up. Later, Simons demonstrated on "Bendy," an anatomical figure, the position that Davis was in when he was shot. "Don't worry, I was hoping for a little fun time as well." "Oh, you!" Arnold rolled his eyes, before smirking as he playfully used his hand to push her away. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted second-degree murder for firing at three other teenagers who were with Davis and one count of firing into an occupied vehicle. I did it in my panicked state, he said, of the later volleys. Kuritz says judging by the writing in Dunn's letter he believes the accused killer understand it might be presented in court. The last state witness of the day was also from the FDLE, Maria Pagan, who is an expert in firearms and ballistics. We hear from Jordans three friends in the car, cautiously precise in their answers. In 2021, the jury and judges on the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal based on the stand-your-ground law in Florida. He calls the civil suit we filed bogus. Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Russell Healey ultimately did not allow the diagrams to be used, but said he would allow the testimony from the expert witness.Just after 2 p.m., forensic consultant Michael Knox took the stand as the first witness for the defense. Relatives. He wanted his family to give Cory direction. He wanted a Stand Your Ground hearing and a ton of experts, including an expert on the thug sub-culture. He also wanted a more active roll in the press, including mentioning how unreliable the 3 thugs in SUV are. I could look down at this beautiful child and be like f everything, I dont care about anything else other than this baby. And youll never see me again. Title will go here for this charge to let the jury could not reach a verdict about whether to Dunn! 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