Trial Story - The Murder of Emogene (1996) - Michael Chapel is accused

This trial is worth another look, especially as there have been recent developments as well as an excellent podcast concerning the case called "In the Land of Lies."

Decorated Gwinnett County, Ga police officer Michael Chapel is on trial for his life. He stands accused of murdering Emogene Thompson on April 15, 1993 and stealing the $7K in cash that the victim had on her at the time.

Gregg Jarrett is the host.

The Honorable Fred A. Bishop presides.

Working for the prosecution is Danny Porter (District Attorney for Gwinnett County), Scott Smeal and Thomas Davis.

For the defense - Johnny Ray Moore & Elizabeth Vila Rogan.

Seen on camera and/or in the courtroom are:
Joe Byers (owner of the Gwinnco Muffler Shop, where the victim's body was found); Wayne Bolden (Chief of Police, Gwinnett County); Dolores Burel (victim's friend); Brian Frist (Medical Examiner, Gwinnett County); William Hutchings (witness); Jack Dudley (defendant's friend); John Scott Spearman (defendant's accountant); Michael Thompson (victim's son); Marsha Arnold (victim's friend); Virginia Chance (victim's friend); Capt. John Latty (Gwinnett County Police Officer); Donald Stone (Gwinnett County Police Officer); Kelly Fite (state firearms expert, Georgia Crime Lab); Ray Dunlop (Gwinnett County Police Officer); B.J. Tkacik (Gwinnett County Police Officer); Keith Goff (forensic serologist, Georgia Crime Lab); David Pierce (firefighter); Dana Blount (defendant's friend); Ian Ratner (forensic accountant); Dr. Jung Choi (associate professor at Georgia Tech specializing in molecular biology); Chapel's mother and brother also speak to the jury. Michael Chapel does take the stand in his own defense.

You can follow this link to read a November 2022 update on the case - https://www.11alive.com/article/news/inves...