In 2009, Sean McMurrey was a juror in the trial of Albert Segura. The Travis County jury convicted Segura of capital murder and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In Video 1, McMurrey explains the process by which he was selected for the jury; shares what he learned about Segura thoughout the trial; and discusses the bonds that formed between jurors. In Video 2, he narrates the story of the murder and the issues and tensions the jurors faced as they deliberated over guilt and punishment, including the definition of \reasonable doubt.\ In Video 3, he reflects on the overall lessons and the lingering psychological effects of the experience; and offers advice to prospective jurors. This interview took place in Austin, Travis County, Texas on November 15, 2009.
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McMurrey, Sean (Narrator), Texas After Violence Project (Contributor), Raymond, Virginia Marie (Interviewer), Henery, Celeste (Videographer), Cruz, Shane (Transcriber), Lorins, Rebecca (Transcriber), and Lorins, Rebecca (Proofreader)