Forensic Files

Christine Lovelace on hearing the jury's decision

48 Hours

  • Feb 21, 2016
  • 2:44
  • Short

It took a jury 16 1/2 hours over two days to reach a decision on whether Curtis Lovelace murdered his first wife, Cory. Christine Lovelace, Curtis's current wife, talks about what it was like to learn of that jury decision.

Brief Summary

A family faces emotional turmoil after a hung jury leads to a retrial, impacting their hopes for justice.

Key points

  • Hung Jury Announcement. The jury could not reach a decision, leading to a retrial.
  • Emotional Aftermath. The realization that everything they hoped for was gone.

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