JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Strong emotions, tears and a bombshell revelation from the former fiancee of Michael Dunn Saturday afternoon followed a dramatic morning session that saw the judge dismiss a juror and give strong words to the crew in charge of the courtroom camera. The films title indicates the brevity of the interaction from around 7:30 to 7:33 on a Friday evening and the estimated number of bullets fired. [55] The film distribution was sold to HBO. [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. 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. Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. 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. With little but his own words to bolster his self-defense case, Mr. Dunn, a software engineer from Brevard County, Fla., had little choice but to take the witness stand, legal experts said. She is a key witness in her boyfriends Michael Dunn- murder trial. 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. The judge, already angered over the courtroom camera showing a potential juror, asked for the equipment to be turned off as the jury walked into the courtroom. Kuritz says judging by the writing in Dunn's letter he believes the accused killer understand it might be presented in court. We spend time getting to know Jordans friends, troubled by their loss and their own near-death experience. At the counter, she testified she heard three pops. She gave emotional testimony, just as she did in the first trial. Attorneys spar in loud music murder trial", "Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial", "Teens testify shooter Dunn said "Are you talking to me? The day in court began with Mr. Dunns unalloyed version of events. [9] She testified that Dunn told her "I hate that thug music," before she left the car for the store, though Dunn claims he used the phrase "rap crap. The trial was halted briefly Saturday morning when a juror was dismissed. The couple left the afternoon wedding early to see about their seventh-month-old puppy Charlie, Rouer said. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. Dunn, who had a concealed weapons permit,[8] took a handgun out of his glove compartment and started firing at Davis' door, hitting him in the legs, lungs, and aorta. Investigators later searched the teenagers' SUV and found no weapons. . [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. The film follows Rob Schenck, a pro-life Evangelical minister; Lucy McBath, the mother of teenager Jordan Davis; and attorney John Michael Phillips as they interact in the years after the shooting. 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. We hear from Jordan's . Jurors heard from six other witnesses throughout the day, including two officers from the Brevard County Sheriffs Office who responded after Dunn was contacted by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and contacted a neighbor in law enforcement the following morning. During the last trial Dunn testified that Davis had a gun, and prosecutors rebutted his testimony by recalling Rouer and having her reveal that Dunn never told her that Davis had a gun from the moment she got into his car until the next day when he was arrested. Rhonda Lynn Hallock was previously married to Mark Thomas Rouer. 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 prosecutor, John Guy, expressing incredulity during his cross-examination, also picked apart Mr. Dunns testimony. [37] On November 17, 2016, his appeal was denied. Nobody did fire back, did they? Mr. "It just took some time to get through that. Dunn's fiance, who served as an adversarial witness, said no such item was mentioned to her at any point. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. "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. Rouer testified she did not hear any arguing. Brevard man charged in homicide: Another stand your ground showdown? Daviss parents, Ron Davis and Lucia McBath, were also visibly emotional in the audience. The two had been engaged and living together at the time of the shooting. The Berrys said they would often see Dunn socially for breakfasts on the weekends and through flying-related events.Following the Berrys was Frank Thompson, who also lived in Aero Acres and saw Dunn socially and in a pilot capacity. Gabel cautioned Healey that "the mistake" being made Saturday was "the same one made in the first trial.". [29][30][31], Jury selection in Dunn's retrial began on September 22, 2014, and opening statements took place on September 25. H.S., Torrington, CT and Vero Beach Senior High, graduating in the class of 1983. Almost two years later, a distinctly unhappy Rouer recounted a day that started happily and ended with her now former fiance fleeing a Southside Gate gas station at high speed after he fired 10 shots into a Dodge Durango that contained four black men. Here is what he says happened after he asked the teenagers in the SUV to turn down their music. 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. Zimmerman's acquittal happened in the summer of 2013, between Dunn's first trial, which ended in a partial verdict, and his second trial in the fall, when the jury convicted him of first degree murder. It's possible Dunn could take the stand in his own defense. "[24][25], In closing arguments at the first trial, the defense lawyer for Dunn cited the language of Florida's stand-your-ground law. The murder was one of the primary inspirations for the award-winning young adult novel Dear Martin, by Nic Stone. 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. He told his grandmother that the boys were liars and blames the media for favoring white on black crimes. The trial led to local protests and international media attention. Randy and Beverly Berry, who lived in Aero Acres in Fort Pierce with Dunn's parents. She looked outside and saw Dunn leaning out of his window. They are still communicating in his code language. He then tries to enforce a version of what happened upon her (which is blacked out). Dunn and his fiancee, Rhonda Rouer, then drove to their motel, ordered a pizza and stayed the night without contacting police. The. They pulled by a red SUV blasting rap music, she said. We will consult wherever injustice lives. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum . Rouer said the couple stopped at the Gate after the wedding to get a bottle of wine and a bag of chips. It would be the last good memory Rouer and Michael Dunn would have toge [19][20] Forensic scientists determined that in the short distance the boys traveled, a weapon could not have been stashed in a place that would not have been immediately visible to crime scene investigators. During the previous trial, the Times-Union was among several media agencies to challenge Healey for the release of public records including several jailhouse calls made by Dunn. That means we watch, along with Davis parents,the testimony of Dunn and his nervous fianc, Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunns testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). Follow Rhema Thompson on Twitter@RhemaThompson. "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. Dunn letter from prison to his girlfriend. The deputy said he armed himself with an AR-15 rifle and his sidearm to make the arrest, saying it part of the department's tactics when there is a "high-risk" arrest warrant involved. When Rouer first testified in February during Dunn's original trial, she was visibly shaking and appeared close to collapse. 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. She was still engaged to Dunn at the time. When she did find out, she was willingly honest during her interrogation and spoke against her husband on the day of the trial. Ronda Rousey is currently recuperating after breaking her hand in the match at WrestleMania 35. On Saturday, Rouer took the stand and testified as a witness for the prosecutors who hope to put Dunn, 47, in prison for the rest of his life. 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. [47] McBath cited the activism of students after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as a reason for her run. (CLICK ANY LINK TO DOWNLOAD PDF OF EACH LETTER): Dunn reference a few criminal defense lawyers he spoke with and how one mentioned to him that he never mentioned a gun to Rhonda. They were represented by John Michael Phillips in wrongful death and defamation lawsuits against Dunn. He said the blacks are racist in Jacksonville and the more I am exposed to these people, the more prejudiced against them I become. He calls blacks in the south the scourge of this country and then puts a smiley face. 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. The day began with early morning controversy over disparaging remarks reportedly made by a juror about State Attorney Angela Corey. Cover letter where he is sending his version of things to be released. Dunn's girlfriend Rhonda Rouer was with Dunn the night he allegedly shot 17-year-old Jordan Davis, at a Jacksonville gas station after an argument over loud music. At gunpoint? She also said that Mr. Dunn never called their neighbor to say he wanted to discuss something important. The jury could not reach an agreement on the charge of first-degree murder, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count. While at the cashier's counter, Rouer heard the sound of gunshots. [27] Dunn's attorney subsequently requested that sentencing on the four counts of which Dunn already had been convicted be delayed until after Dunn's retrial. The murder trial of the Brevard County man accused of killing a teenager over loud music continues in Jacksonville on Monday. She is the mother on one son, Brandon Rouer. "I hate that thug music," Dunn told Rouer, according to her testimony. He comments on my (the Davis attorney) assertion that there were no weapons and wishes his lawyer would counter these assertions. However, Healey later said the juror claimed he did not make the remarks as Smith claimed. She said she could still hear the loud music as she walked up to the store. 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. 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. 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During Simons' testimony, several photos Davis' body were shown to the jury. BLM became a national activist network a year later, following police killing of a third African-American teen, Michael Brown, of Ferguson, Missouri. I dont know what its like to have a baby. He makes an off color sex change joke and then talks about Charlie (his dog). Siniscal said he asked Dunn to come out of his home shirtless and with his hands up. Dunn was originally tried for murder in February. [39], Dunn's former neighbor, Charles Hendrix, said he was not surprised by his behavior. Let me assure you, just as I told detectives who first interviewed me in Melbourne, and later Mitch Stone- there was a weapon.". Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. He discusses how he wants to find a slimy civil law lawyer and sue the county for reverse discrimination. [50] ABC News, Australia says the case has become part of the national conversation about the dangers facing young black men in America today. The Armor of Light premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015 before opening theatrically on October 30, 2015. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. She claims that Dunn told her to get in the car. Dunn and Rouer left the wedding early in order to return to their hotel and take care of their six-month-old puppy. 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? [22][23] In his criminal trial, Dunn had been declared "broke. "I'd never seen him like that," she said. On February 15, a jury of twelve deadlocked on whether or not Michael Dunn, an armed and inebriated adult, committed murder by killing unarmed 17-year-old Jordan Davis. He said he did not call the police right away because Ms. Rouer wanted to go home instead. [49] In 2020, she defeated Handel in a rematch to win reelection to a second term. After Knox took the stand, four character witnesses testified for the defense. He lives in East Arlington and has been in Duval for 33 years. He's very loving."[29]. Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunn's testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). 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. Musser said it wasn't until months later that he realized the Gate station video recordings included audio, and by that point the recordings were gone. The parking lot and the trash bins were searched four days later after they learned Dunn was claiming self-defense, Musser said. He makes a joke to his grandmother about women being interested in his fiance, and then told his grandmother he could fall into a pile of shit and step out smelling like a rose. About the case, he discusses the misinformation and outright lies being reported by the media. Despite saying he doesnt use the word thug, on page 6 he uses it to his own grandmother and specifically calls the surviving boys, thugs.. As his head clears the window frame, he says, This is going down, Mr. Dunn said, quoting Mr. Davis and using an expletive in the quote. Prosecutors received permission from the court to let the jury handle Dunn's gun. 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. [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. Rouer testified the couple went home to Brevard County after the shooting. Musser was one of the lead detectives who ended up going to Brevard County to interview Dunn after he was arrested. [17][18], After his arrest, Dunn claimed that Davis threatened him with a "gun or a stick". Dunn says it was. Dunn's insurance company, Progressive Select Insurance, challenged its duty to cover the lawsuit, but dismissed its lawsuit in conjunction with the settlement. Rhonda testified when she turned around she saw Dunn outside the vehicle, and she then exited the store. It looked like a firearm and he treated it like a firearm.. 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. John is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law in Florida. Rhondas boyfriend is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Jordan Davis, 17, at a Jacksonville, Fla. convenience store in November 2012. 2023 Cox Media Group. She complied, and saw Dunn put a handgun in the glove box. 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. 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Once parked, Rouer said Dunn told her I hate that thug music. Rouer went into the store to purchase the items and shortly after the gunshots rang out. 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. On Monday morning, the state began by calling Wendy Meacham, an investigator with the Office of the Medical Examiner. On their way back to their hotel, Rouer said the two stopped at the Gate gas station on Southside Boulevard to purchase wine and chips. While Smith was not selected for the trial, he cites comments from another juror who did make the panel. Michael Dunn's ex fiance Rhonda Rouer is questioned regarding the shooting and killing of an unarmed teenager by Dunn. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He now understands that you need to put a weapon in that persons hand," said Kuritz. 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