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Eccentric Millionaire Robert Durst Faces Trial in Friend's Killing
There is almost no physical evidence connecting New York real estate heir Robert Durst to the slaying of his best friend in Los Angeles 20 years ago. What does link him to the killing of Susan Berman, though, is a cryptic note sent to police with her address and one word: “CADAVER.” The slip of paper intended to lead authorities…
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‘Absolutely Shocked': Prosecutor Fears for Life After Murderer to Be Granted Parole
A Southern California prosecutor, who has prosecuted the likes of infamous New York real estate heir Robert Durst, said he’s terrified for his life after a man he helped send to prison for the 1988 execution style murder of his estranged wife is to be granted parole.
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Longtime Friend to Testify in Murder Trial of Millionaire Robert Durst
A longtime friend of Robert Durst is among the witnesses expected testify in Los Angeles at a hearing in the 74-year-old multimillionaire’s murder case.
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Friend of Durst Reluctantly Gives Testimony in Murder Case
A close friend of Robert Durst wept on the witness stand Tuesday as she reluctantly testified for the prosecution in the murder case against the New York real estate scion, saying she has a hard time believing he could be guilty of killing one of his friends in Benedict Canyon.
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Durst's NY Friends Resist Testifying at California Pretrial Hearing
Longtime friends of Robert Durst are fighting in a New York court to avoid being sent to testify in California in pretrial hearing in the millionaire’s murder case.
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Durst Interrogation Video Made Public
In the interrogation, Robert Durst admits to being high on meth during some of the filming of the interviews seen on “The Jinx.” He also denies and then skirts around whether he killed Susan Berman. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Monday, Dec.19, 2016.
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Awaiting Secret Witness in Durst Trial
Fearing the worst, prosecutors in the 35-year-old case are having several key witnesses testify before Robert Durst’s trial begins. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.
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‘Secret Witness' Was Friend of Robert Durst and Victim Susan Berman
A “secret witness” who fears for his life is expected to testify Wednesday against New York real estate heir Robert Durst in a California murder case. The testimony, which comes at a special hearing even before a judge has decided whether Durst should stand trial, will be recorded on video. It would only be used if something happens to him...
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Real Estate Heir Durst in California to Face Murder Charge
New York real estate heir Robert Durst, who became a nationally known name with last year’s HBO documentary “The Jinx,” made his long-awaited arrival in California to face charges of killing a friend 16 years ago, authorities said.
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Durst Murder Trial Expected to Begin Monday
A new chapter in a Beverly Hills murder mystery dating back 16 years is set to begin in an LA courtroom. Jane Yamamoto reports for the NBC4 News at 9 on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.
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Robert Durst Pleads Not Guilty to Gun Charges
Millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst has pleaded not guilty to two weapons charges in a New Orleans court, The Associated Press reported. He entered his plea during an arraignment on weapons charges accusing him of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and possessing both a firearm and an illegal drug, marijuana. The weapons arrest has kept Durst in...
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LAPD Handwriting Analyst's Error Delayed Durst Link to Killings: Warrant
A Los Angeles Police Department document examiner’s erroneous handwriting analysis in 2001 delayed authorities from linking millionaire Robert Durst to a friend’s killing by as much as 16 months, a search warrant released Wednesday reveals.