Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. February 10, 2014 And it had nothing to do with Mr. Davis profanity-laced reply to the common courtesy request Mr. Dunn said he politely made that the teenagers lower the volume on the car stereo, he added. [37] On November 17, 2016, his appeal was denied. Rouer said they drove straight to the Jacksonville hotel, changed clothes and ordered pizza. Attorneys spar in loud music murder trial", "Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial", "Teens testify shooter Dunn said "Are you talking to me? The defendants words were also eroded by prosecutors who said the version of events Mr. Dunn gave jurors was different from what he told the police and wrote in a series of jailhouse letters to relatives. Cover letter where he is sending his version of things to be released. Rouer said she had a glass of red wine and about three rum and cokes as well as champagne. In Season 1 episode "The Night Terror Stalked the Town", it is revealed that James was named after a paternal uncle. [43][44], Rebecca Dunn, Dunn's daughter, defended her father's story, by her statement during an interview, "He is going to protect himself if he sees no other way than to bring out his gun, then that's what he's going to do. . Rouer broke into tears several times during her testimony, as she had in the first trial. Dunn was originally tried for murder in February. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. He compares himself to My Cousin Vinnie and how he has a foolproof case. In January 2015, the documentary 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets (originally titled 3 Minutes) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. [40][41] Hendrix described Dunn as arrogant and controlling, adding that Dunn's ex-wives told him that Dunn was violent and abusive toward them, although he never personally witnessed this. The justices did not explain their reasons behind the refusal. Dunn says it was self-defense. Please logout and login again. Rhonda laughed a bit before grabbing her boyfriend's hand as they continued to walk together. While Rouer was inside the store, Dunn asked the people in the Durango to turn down the music. While no one from Dunns supporters are interviewed, we hear revealing excerpts from phone recordings of Dunns prison phone calls to Rouer, his claims of victimhood and denials. Dunn was found guilty on October 1, 2014, at the conclusion of the retrial. Around 7:30p.m., four teenage boys (Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, Tommie Stornes, and Tevin Thompson) stopped at a Gate Petroleum gas station. Circuit Judge Russell Healey and attorneys on both sides spent more than an hour discussing and questioning the juror, mentioned in a Folio Weekly column published Friday. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The couple drove back to their hotel, ordered a pizza and Dunn made them some alcoholic drinks. The incident started after an argument over loud music. I apologize," said Healey on Saturday. In the morning, Rouer saw a news report about a shooting at a Jacksonville gas station, in which a 17-year-old had been killed, and rather than call police, the couple packed their bags and drove. His threats and actions left no doubt in my mind that it was firearm. In the article, a potential juror Richard David Smith, who happens to be a freelancer for Folio, spoke about his experience being screened for the trial. On February 3, the jury selection process in Michael Dunn's murder trial will begin. Tears streamed down Rhonda Rouer's face and her voice shook as she recounted before jurors for a second time the day Michael Dunn shot a Jacksonville teen. Former Florida state attorney Angela Corey stated that her office would seek a retrial for this charge. Siniscal said he asked Dunn to come out of his home shirtless and with his hands up. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum gas station to purchase a bottle of wine. With tissues in hand, Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer took the stand today as a state's witness. They also said the police had failed to thoroughly search the surrounding area, including trash bins close to the parking lot. They are still communicating in his code language. He then tries to enforce a version of what happened upon her (which is blacked out). "I think maybe he understands this will be coming into trial one day and he wants a jury who sees it to be thinking he's a good person, he's reading the bible in there," said Kuritz. Saying, "I then realized that we hadn't really discussed what happened, as we were more concerned with whether or not anyone was hurt. The case has generated international attention because Dunn is white and Davis and his friends in the Durango are all black. This one is difficult to read and he and his fiance have some code language they have worked out. But Mr. Dunn struggled to preserve his credibility on Tuesday after his distraught fiance took the stand and, her eyes welling with tears, contradicted some major points of his testimony. They parked next to a Dodge Durango that contained Davis and his three friends. ", "Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael DunnTrail", "Florida Man's Fiance Contradicts Parts of his Testimony in Killing of Teenager", "Song played in Jordan Davis shooting revealed", "Friends describe moments before Jordan Davis died", "Michael Dunn 'Loud Music' Verdict: Mistrial For First-Degree Murder Charge Causes Outrage", "Michael Dunn testifies; fiancee says he never told her about gun; closings Wednesday", "Michael Dunn's girlfriend: 'I heard pop, pop, pop'. They also heard from the lead detective in the case with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and several forensics experts. Rouer said she gave Dunn a kiss, and took $3 before walking into the store to buy some wine and chips. [26], On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder. The trial will resume Monday. If you remember about this case when it first happened, youll know Rhonda was with Dunn when the incident that took Jordans life, occurred. However, the courtroom conversation between attorneys and the juror in question was conducted in a sidebar, preventing media or other members of the audience from hearing it. Amidst dailyreports about the trial of policeman Derek Chauvin, the gruesome death of George Floyd, and this weeks police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, it may seem perverse to revisit a different racially-charged trial from 2015. Austin testified to Dunn's behavior at his son Christopher's wedding, saying he was in control of his actions. [39], Dunn's former neighbor, Charles Hendrix, said he was not surprised by his behavior. In a second trial, Dunn was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Davis and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole plus 105 years in prison, which is two de facto consecutive life sentences.[4][5]. Dunn had had three or four rum and cokes, and a few sips of champagne, she said. It was WrestleMania. Related to the case (on page 6), he talks about suing the State of Florida and using the money to buy a house. [19][20] Forensic scientists determined that in the short distance the boys traveled, a weapon could not have been stashed in a place that would not have been immediately visible to crime scene investigators. Dunn, who had a concealed weapons permit,[8] took a handgun out of his glove compartment and started firing at Davis' door, hitting him in the legs, lungs, and aorta. The defense is expected to begin presenting its case late Monday morning. Meacham testified that$1.25 in currency, a bracelet, earrings, a cellphone, a knife and a watchwere items removed from Davis' clothing.Next on the stand Monday was Dr. Stacey Simons, who worked in the Medical Examiner's Office at the time of Davis' death. [16] Dunn returned to his home in Satellite Beach the following day at 10:30a.m., where he was arrested after an eyewitness reported his license plate to police. WTEV's Leslie Coursey reports on what's on the tapes. But there was one less juror to hear testimony Saturday. While Smith was not selected for the trial, he cites comments from another juror who did make the panel. Kuritz says if Rouer's testimony changes on the stand and more closely sounds like what she's been told in letters from Dunn, that could present a problem for the defense. A 400-pound white schoolteacher who was sitting by me really hated [Coreys] humor, and made the joke that she would have a hard time proving to a court that I am fat; there would still be reasonable doubt.. Rhonda testified when she turned around she saw Dunn outside the vehicle, and she then exited the store. The jail calls between accused "loud music" killer Michael Dunn and his girlfriend, Rhonda Rouer, have been released. She also said Dunn mixed both of them another rum and soda adding his fifth from his earlier at his sons wedding in the hotel room. "I'm not really sure what the investigators are thinking, but I told them what was up,". It was Jordan Davis who kept escalating this to the point where I had no choice but to defend myself, Mr. Dunn said, naming the 17-year-old student he shot dead in the parking lot of a gas station convenience store. Her priority at the moment is to start a family and she said that she does not want to make promises when she does not know how she's going to feel in the future. On Saturday, Rouer took the stand and testified as a witness for the prosecutors who hope to put Dunn, 47, in prison for the rest of his life. Rouer testified the couple went home to Brevard County after the shooting. Related Story: Transcript of hearing to excuse juror #4 released. But Ms. Rouer, who lived with Mr. Dunn in Brevard County and who had accompanied him to his sons wedding here, contradicted those statements on Tuesday. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. "It clearly appears that Mr. Dunn is trying to refresh the recollection of his girlfriend or simply trying to tell her what she needs to say," said Kuritz. Rouer said she went to the entrance to see what was happening and saw Dunn facing the driver's side window. He tried to explain his story and excuse his lack of mentioning of a weapon, saying, I cannot recall if I ever conveyed the details of my decision making to you. It was probably as simple as he threatened to kill me and we left it at that. He then tried to convince her of his side of things (blacked out). That means we watch, along with Davis parents,the testimony of Dunn and his nervous fianc, Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunns testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). The three teenagers in the Dodge Durango with Jordan at the time of the shooting testified Friday. 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First Coast News has successfully fought for your access to these documents and we'll bring you more exclusive content on Thursday night at 8 p.m. during our special, Michael Dunn, fatal encounter. She claims that Dunn told her to get in the car. Dunn recounts a new version of the facts where he now as added a threat, this shit is going down now to be circulated to his family and asks his brother to include that. British director Marc Silvers tautly edited film, which won a special jury award at Sundance in 2015, was picked up by HBO and aired later that year. Dunn has claimed Davis threatened him with a gun, and he fired to defend himself. And when you cantargue either, put someone else on trial. Rhonda Rouer, Michael Dunn's now-ex-fiancee, testifies in his murder retrial. In addition to personal injury and wrongful death, our firm handles family law matters and select criminal defense cases. 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets. [9] She testified that Dunn told her "I hate that thug music," before she left the car for the store, though Dunn claims he used the phrase "rap crap. Let me assure you, just as I told detectives who first interviewed me in Melbourne, and later Mitch Stone- there was a weapon.". Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. Rhonda RouerShooter Michael Dunns girlfriend, Pam Baker Cocker: Singer Joe Cockers Wife, Melinda Trucks Allman Brothers Butch Trucks Wife, Armstead Edwards: Patti LaBelles Ex- Husband, Charles Alden Black Jr.- Actress Shirley Temples Son, Jill Sutton Costas NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas Wife, Vivienne Westwood Husband Andreas Kronthaler, Francesca Hetfield Metallicas James Hetfields Wife. Testimony began with the Brevard County Deputy Carmine Siniscal on the stand, the state's 19th witness. One of those men, 17-year-old Jordan Davis, died that night - a fact Rouer didn't learn about until the next morning. An argument broke out between the passengers of the car and Dunn once Rouer walked . Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Beforehand, the judge cautioned the court that if individuals felt they could not view these photos without outburst, they should leave the courtroom. Rouer testified Saturday that she and Dunn, who reside in Satellite Beach, Fla., were in Jacksonville that day to attend the wedding of Dunns son in Orange Park. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. Early Saturday morning, Judge Russell Healey excused juror #4 because of a comment made by the juror that got published in Folio Weekly in an article titled, "An Interview with a Dunn Jury reject.". He told his grandmother that the boys were liars and blames the media for favoring white on black crimes. He said his family engaged in a letter writing campaign to Congress and Governor Scott over the local corruption surrounding his arrest ad detainment. Dunn and his fiance Rhonda Rouer traveled from their home in Brevard County to attend Dunn's son's wedding in Orange Park, near Jacksonville, Florida. Dunn elaborates in great detail, revealing much of what has been already discussed, saying thugs, threatening to sue the County and rants about Angela Corey. According to online records, the couple wedded May 22, 1989 in Indian River, Florida. At that point, he said, his mind was on his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, who was about to walk out of the convenience store. Later, Simons demonstrated on "Bendy," an anatomical figure, the position that Davis was in when he was shot. As the SUV backed up to evade his gunshots, Dunn opened his own door and continued firing at the car in shooter's stance, as the boys ducked for cover. The day in court began with Mr. Dunns unalloyed version of events. Homicide detective M.A. [52][53] During the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Davis' mother, Lucy McBath, talked about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and said, "His death doesn't overshadow his life."[54]. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. At times teary, his feet shackled, Michael Dunn, the man accused of fatally shooting a black teenager in November 2012 during an argument over loud music, took the witness stand on Tuesday and told the jury he pulled the trigger repeatedly only to save his own life. Dunn and Rouer left the wedding early in order to return to their hotel and take care of their six-month-old puppy. Healey eventually agreed to have the transcripts emailed to Gabel for review. When she did find out, she was willingly honest during her interrogation and spoke against her husband on the day of the trial. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies. I could look down at this beautiful child and be like f everything, I dont care about anything else other than this baby. And youll never see me again. She said she could still hear the loud music as she walked up to the store. He ordered her in the car and the two sped away, heading to their hotel. She testified that despite having prior plans she demanded that Dunn take her home right away. His mother and father retained Cory Strolla, his defense lawyer for him, and Dunn liked to complain about him. Rousey herself does not know if she will return to the WWE. After Simons' testimony wrapped up at around 12:40 p.m., court took a lunch break. Controversybegan before anyone even took the stand in day three of the first-degree murder retrial on Saturday. I did it in my panicked state, he said, of the later volleys. Musser was one of the lead detectives who ended up going to Brevard County to interview Dunn after he was arrested. Dunn letter from prison to his girlfriend. and his crew gained permission to film inside the Jacksonville court house, as long as they did not film the jury. Brunson, Davis, and Thompson remained in the vehicle listening to music which was described as "very loud." [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. The two remained there until the following morning, when they left for Brevard County at Rouers prodding, she testified. Former WWE RAW Women's champion and UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, has not been on WWE television since her loss at WrestleMania 35 to Becky Lynch, who went home with both the RAW and SmackDown women's titles. Kuritz says he's seen letters like this one before and believes it can be used against Dunn at trial. The documentary, directed by Marc Silver, explores the shooting, the trial, and Florida's Stand Your Ground laws. When Daviss fianc returned from the store where she had bought wine, Dunn sped away, leaving three boys with their dying friend. Michael Dunn's ex fiance Rhonda Rouer is questioned regarding the shooting and killing of an unarmed teenager by Dunn. Rouer recalled Dunn's first words to her. The parking lot and the trash bins were searched four days later after they learned Dunn was claiming self-defense, Musser said. It was probably as simple as - 'He threatened to kill me' and left it at that.". 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By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. But a new letter gives a look inside the mind of an accused killer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The state called two more witnesses in the Michael Dunn retrialand rested its case Monday afternoon. Investigators later searched the teenagers' SUV and found no weapons. Live Video: Michael Dunn Trial Coverage Jurors heard from six other witnesses throughout the day, including two officers from the Brevard County Sheriffs Office who responded after Dunn was contacted by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and contacted a neighbor in law enforcement the following morning. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Strong emotions, tears and a bombshell revelation from the former fiancee of Michael Dunn Saturday afternoon followed a dramatic morning session that saw the judge dismiss a juror and give strong words to the crew in charge of the courtroom camera. He said she probably will get offers from Hollywood from testifying. Those friends, Leland Brunson, Tommie Stornes and Tevin Thompson, all testified Friday that Davis cursed at Dunn when he asked them to turn the music down, but didn't threaten him. Mr. Dunn, 47, is charged in the first-degree murder of Mr. Davis and three counts of attempted murder, one for each of the other teenagers who were in the red sport utility vehicle that Mr. Dunn shot at. . Rouer said after she woke up the next morning she saw a news report about a teen getting killed at a gas station. She is the mother on one son, Brandon Rouer. "Yes, I know," she replied. All the calls took place in December 2012 while he was in jail and were either his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, or his parents, Phillip and Sandra Dunn. She also said that Mr. Dunn never called their neighbor to say he wanted to discuss something important. Dunn and his fiance Rhonda Rouer traveled from their home in Brevard County to attend Dunn's son's wedding in Orange Park, near Jacksonville, Florida. The shooting, he told jurors, had nothing to do with the obnoxious bass music or rap crap as he called it Tuesday that thundered out of the teenagers Durango, which was parked alongside his vehicle. [47] McBath cited the activism of students after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as a reason for her run. [57], Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 01:33, First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida, "Dunn jury hears from former fiancee, juror dismissed", "Michael Dunn, Jordan Davis, and America's Racist Heritage", "Black Teen's Shooter Rants About Killing 'Thugs' So They 'May Take the Hint and Change Their Behavior', https://efactssc-public.flcourts.org/casedocuments/2019/2063/2019-2063_notice_88213_notice2ddiscretionary20juris2028direct20conflict29.pdf, "Did Jordan Davis have weapon? The state questioned the accuracy of the diagrams, which showed the Jetta at a slight angle and too much room between the vehicles. Rouer testified she wanted to go home and they left. Mr. Dunn said he saw Mr. Davis with a weapon. Gabel cautioned Healey that "the mistake" being made Saturday was "the same one made in the first trial.". The 9 a.m. start was delayed for more than an hour. Rhonda took the stand over the weekend to tell her side of what happened Nov. 23, 2012. All rights reserved. She also wasnt questioned this time around about whether Dunn ever mentioned to her that he thought Davis had a gun. Rhonda Rouer took the stand and started trembling and sobbing as she began to get into what happened on the night of the shooting. On Monday morning, the state began by calling Wendy Meacham, an investigator with the Office of the Medical Examiner. The film is currently available for streaming on demand from the documentary streaming service,Impactseries.netorApril 26 on the movie subscription service,Hollywood Suite. Dunn's girlfriend Rhonda Rouer was with Dunn the night he allegedly shot 17-year-old Jordan Davis, at a Jacksonville gas station after an argument over loud music. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. At times teary, his feet shackled, Michael Dunn, the man accused of fatally shooting a black teenager in November 2012 during an argument over loud music, took the witness. He describes his location as thugville. Reverse discrimination is rampant here and hes never been exposed to thugs like they have here. Prosecutors received permission from the court to let the jury handle Dunn's gun. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Despite claiming he doesnt use the word thug, he calls Ron Davis the daddy of the thug. He also talks about the Bible and then brings up the 3 thugs in the SUV and calls it a rotten culture. He wants white jurors as hed rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.. [49] In 2020, she defeated Handel in a rematch to win reelection to a second term. "Poor sweetie." Rhonda smirked before leaning over and kissing Arnold on the lips. After a shaken Ms. Rouer got back inside the car, Mr. Dunn pulled out of the gas station and drove to the hotel where the two spent the night as planned. "I hate that thug music," Dunn told Rouer, according to her testimony. The press is made up of a bunch of liberal bastards. He said, Youd think Jacksonville was 90-95% back judging by the make up of the folks in jail here. He also mocked the Rolling Stone article about Jordan. PublishedSeptember 27, 2014 at 12:36 PM EDT. During her cross-examination of these witnesses, State Attorney Angela Corey suggested that these witnesses did not know Dunn in a capacity outside of his parents' community.The last witness to take the stand for the defense on Monday was Phyllis Austin, the ex-wife of Michael Dunn and the mother of Christopher Dunn. The couple came to town to attend the wedding of Michael Dunn's son. You can also review more evidence like the photos here. "It just took some time to get through that. "But Im just saying, you never know, I dont want to make any promises about the future when I dont know how Im gonna feel in the future," said the former WWE RAW Women's champion. Three of those bullets struck Mr. Davis, who died at the scene after an afternoon spent at the mall. At the counter, she testified she heard three pops. Florida Mans Fiance Contradicts Parts of His Testimony in Killing of Teenager, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/florida-mans-fiancee-contradicts-parts-of-his-testimony-in-killing-of-teenager.html, Michael Dunn told a Jacksonville jury on Tuesday that his decision to fire repeatedly at a vehicle holding four teenagers was a matter of life or death.. They were represented by John Michael Phillips in wrongful death and defamation lawsuits against Dunn. July 3, 2013 - Letter to Cousin She said Dunn told her, "I hate that thug music." Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. I asked what was that, she recalled, after hearing the shots. By turns weepy, insistent and mild-mannered, he explained why he pulled his 9-millimeter pistol out of his glove box, took it out of its holster and fired 10 bullets at a car occupied by four teenagers who prosecutors say were unarmed. Dunn is accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis at a Southside Gate gas station during a confrontation over loud music on Nov. 23, 2012. . rhonda mathis and attica scott say not only did lapd tell the public one day after it happened, now, eight days later, the body camera video has not been released. Defense lawyers pressed Musser about his failure to search the adjacent parking lot at the Gate the night of the shooting, and also asked him why the interviews with Davis' three friends the night of the shooting weren't videotaped. On February 15, a jury of twelve deadlocked on whether or not Michael Dunn, an armed and inebriated adult, committed murder by killing unarmed 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Stornes left his red Dodge Durango SUV running while he went into the store. In 2021, the jury and judges on the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal based on the stand-your-ground law in Florida. Dunn testified that on the drive home he called a neighbor who works in law enforcement to arrange to speak to him about the shooting, but phone records indicate that the neighbor actually called him, and Rouer testified that the shooting was never mentioned during the call. Moments later, Rouer told jurors, I heard pop, pop, pop.. John is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law in Florida. Black thug. He also asked his daughter to ask her mom to contact him as a neighbor had told someone Dunn choked her. [6], Tommie Stornes, Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, and Tevin Thompson had been spending the day traveling to various malls when they decided to go to the Gate Petroleum gas station in order to buy gum and cigarettes. This, according to Rhonda Rouer's testimony, is what her fiance, Michael Dunn, said when they pulled into a Jacksonville gas station next to an SUV full of black kids who had the stereo up high . Filmmaker Silver (Who Is Dayani Cristal?) He's very loving."[29]. 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