Chapter 10: The Verdict

"We the jury find the defendant Pierre Alphonse Romain..." After a month of trial and two days of deliberation, a verdict is declared in the halls of justice. Detectives Rick Jackson and Tim Marcia, as well as attorneys Tannaz Mokayef and Winston McKesson share their reactions to the jury's decision. But even though it appears the case has come to an end, the story of Pierre Romain isn't over just yet.

Judge Larry P. Fidler (photo by Getty Images)

Prosecutor Tannaz Mokayef (photo by Nick Ut, Associated Press)

Defense Attorney Winston McKesson (photo from Winston McKesson website)

Jade Clark, the victim

Pierre Romain, the suspect

Detective Tim Marcia

Detective Rick Jackson

Attorney John Lewin (photo by Jabin Botsford/Los Angeles Times)

Pierre Romain, the suspect

Hall of Justice in Los Angeles

Michael Connelly Visitor Pass at the Hall of Justice

Related articles & reports:

• Rialto Man Held in 1987 Slaying, Failed Carjacking (Los Angeles Times)

• Suspect From 1987 Botched Carjacking Murder Convicted (CBS Local)

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Original courtroom audio recordings are available here.

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