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Seven jurors from bathtub killer trial subpoenaed

Ryan Widmer is led out of the courtroom after being found guilty of murdering his wife, at the conclusion of his trial on April 2. He was found not guilty of aggravated murder.

Samantha Grier/Staff photographer Ryan Widmer is led out of the courtroom after being found guilty of murdering his wife, at the conclusion of his trial on April 2. He was found not guilty of aggravated murder.

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Samantha Grier/Staff photographer Ryan Widmer is led out of the court room after his trial April 2.

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Jurors in a Warren County bathtub murder case spent nine days in court to make a decision on it, and now seven will spend one more explaining why they made theirs.

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I guess it is time for the courts to call in
the Ghost's Buster's, if Ryan did not kill
Sarah, WHO DID?

common sense
9:11 AM, 4/23/2009

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I have never believed that he was guilty! I do know that our court system has become a twisted mass of flesh and money, that there is no justice, only some people looking to make some money and, for others, revenge.

Michael
11:38 AM, 4/18/2009

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Married just 4 months and he killed her ??? What was relationship like before they married ??? How long they date ?? And how did they come to be couple ???

Roxanne
1:40 AM, 4/18/2009

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New trail is warrented. Why would he do this, what's the motive?

Lisa
9:54 PM, 4/17/2009

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The jury should be brought up on charges for wasting tax payers money. I think contempt of court to star with.

concerned
9:22 PM, 4/17/2009

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Judge Bronson ruled that the "porn" site allegation and the prosecutors video could not be admitted as evidence in court. There is no way that you could just stick the head of a 5'1" 144 lb woman in the tub, toilet, or sink and not get a mark on you. Watch the video! Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt? I don't think so.

justice please
8:57 PM, 4/17/2009

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Ryan & Sarah met, fell in love, got married, had wonderful careers & a beautiful home. Ryan & Sarah both had loving & supportive families. Ryan & Sarah had plenty of friends, enjoyed sports, social events, tailgating, and each other. There were no financial problems. There were no affairs. They had been married for 4 months & had no children. Where's the motive? Juror 12 says "they had a spat". Reasonable doubt.

justice please
8:40 PM, 4/17/2009

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Read juror #12's interview and you'll know what the problem was. Preconceived opinions. Watch the prosecutor's video of how they think it happened. No defensive moves at all. Juror 12 thinks Ryan just quietly pushed her head under water and drowned her! Juror 12 says he had no scratches or marks from her nails because she had acyrlic nails and they don't scratch. Nonsense.

justice please
8:34 PM, 4/17/2009

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People go to WLWT.com and listen to the juror who is explaing why the jury found him guilty of murder not aggravated murder. I knew there had to be something that we all were missing. I am sorry after hearing this I believe that Ryan killed his wife. I don't think it was intentional but all the same he killed her and then panicked.

olvia
5:18 PM, 4/17/2009

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This juror should have spoke up BEFORE they reached the verdict. Another waste of taxpayer dollars.

Heather
1:18 PM, 4/17/2009

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Once again, if one of the jurors came forward after the trial why would anyone think this man got a fair trial? The jury is second guessing their verdict because he is innocent!

citizen
10:46 AM, 4/17/2009

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not guilty he deserves aacquital,geter done for jesus not satan, god bless you all love in chirst preacher.

preacher,franklin, ohio
10:37 AM, 4/17/2009

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