Episode 05: The Body in the Suitcase

Send us a text In this emotionally harrowing episode, Sara - Juror #11 - walks us through Day 4 of the trial against Jason Chen — the day the jury came face to face with the most difficult evidence yet. Forensic expert Dr. Steven Cogswell takes the stand, leading the courtroom through the grim details of Jasmine Pace’s autopsy. Through X-rays, photographs, and expert testimony, the jury sees exactly how Jasmine was found — restrained, contorted inside a suitcase, and bearing the marks of 60 separate stab wounds. The evidence paints a chilling picture, not just of violence, but of deliberate cruelty. A broken knife blade lodged inside Jasmine’s lung. Blood evidence that suggests a desperate struggle. And hauntingly, the moment when Jasmine sent her mother a location pin — her final message — just minutes after a scream was heard from Jason Chen’s apartment. Sara also reflects on the weight of what it means to see these images firsthand, and how jurors’ own questions helped piece together a clearer but more devastating timeline. This is the day the reality of the case truly set in — and it’s a day no one in that courtroom will ever forget. Try Audible for Free! Try Audible Premium Plus free! $14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show 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