Monster pg 127 136

Monster by Walter Dean Myers - Courtroom Tensions

Miss O'Brien's Strategy

• Miss O'Brien expresses frustration with Petrocelli, accusing her of using manipulative tactics to sway the jury.

• She emphasizes the importance of leaving a negative impression on the jurors, revisiting disturbing photographs to ensure they linger in their minds over the weekend.

Emotional Impact of Evidence

• The narrator reflects on the haunting image of Mr. Nesbitt lying dead, grappling with thoughts about his suffering and impending death.

• While cleaning quarters in prison, he feels suffocated by the environment and overwhelmed by the smell of disinfectant, which triggers feelings of nausea.

Perception vs. Reality

• The narrator recalls Miss O'Brien's goal to differentiate him from other defendants (Bobo and Asvaldo), highlighting his desire to appear tough despite feeling vulnerable.

Witness Testimonies and Crime Scene Analysis

Montage of Witnesses

• A split-screen montage presents various witnesses testifying while interspersing images of Steve and King for emotional impact.

Gun Ownership Details

• Ellen Forbes confirms that Mr. Nesbitt had a registered gun permit since 1989, indicating no legal issues regarding its presence in the drugstore.

Detective Williams' Observations

• Detective Williams describes arriving at the crime scene where Mr. Nesbitt’s body was found partially behind the counter amidst signs of a robbery.

Investigation Insights

Crime Scene Findings

• Williams notes evidence such as an open cash register without bills but cigarettes missing, suggesting a robbery gone wrong leading to homicide.

Body Examination Protocol

• The detective explains "chopping" around a body at a crime scene for evidence collection before moving it for further examination.

Medical Examination Results

Cause of Death Determination

• Dr. Moody details how trauma from a bullet caused severe internal bleeding leading to Mr. Nesbitt's death; he confirms recovery of the bullet during examination.