Episode 02: The Trial Begins

The courtroom is silent as the jury takes their seats, the weight of their responsibility settling in. In this gripping episode, Juror #11 takes us inside the first day of the trial of State of Tennessee v. Jason Chen, where the prosecution and defense lay out their opening statements, each painting vastly different pictures of what happened to Jasmine Pace. District Attorney General Coty Wamp commands the room, using powerful visuals—including the very suitcase in which Jasmine’s body was found—to drive home the brutality of the crime. The defense, led by Joshua Weiss, counters with a carefully crafted narrative, arguing that Jason Chen’s actions were not premeditated but rather an act of panic. As the prosecution calls its first witnesses, including Jasmine’s mother, the emotional toll of the case becomes undeniable. Tension builds as evidence begins to emerge—surveillance footage, crime scene photos, and chilling details that begin to unravel the truth. This episode immerses listeners in the heart of the courtroom, revealing the strategies, emotions, and pivotal moments that set the stage for what’s to come. If you want to see photos and read the blog for this episode, click here!  Please rate, subscribe, and follow!  You can email us at sequesteredpod(at)gmail.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod Website: sequesteredpod.com SEQUESTERED is a BP Production. On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

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SEQUESTERED: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace Dive deep into the gripping, real-life courtroom drama of SEQUESTERED, a 10-episode podcast that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the State of Tennessee v. Jason Chen trial. Narrated by Sara, Juror #11, who served on the sequestered jury during the high-profile murder trial in Chattanooga, Tennessee, SEQUESTERED takes listeners through each day of the intense nine-day trial, from jury selection to the final verdict and sentencing. But this podcast is more than a recounting of court proceedings. SEQUESTERED explores the emotional burden, ethical dilemmas, and profound responsibility of serving on a jury where justice hangs in the balance. With candid reflections from Juror #11, courtroom audio, commentary from District Attorney Coty Wamp, thoughts from journalist Latricia Thomas of NewsChannel 9, and more, this series sheds light on the complexities of the legal process and the human cost of tragedy. Above all, SEQUESTERED is a tribute to Jasmine Pace - honoring her life, her story, and the truth about what happened to her. Listen now to experience a rare, unfiltered perspective on one of Chattanooga’s most riveting murder trials. Visit https://www.sequesteredpod.com for more information. For inquiries, please email us at sequesteredpod@gmail.com