Blaine Alexander

What was he trying to do there?

He was trying to convince the jury that Mr. Melton was the perpetrator of the crime.

Because it was Caucasian hair.

That's correct.

But prosecutors made sure the jury knew what investigators had known for years.

That the hairs in Ms.

Baker's hands were her own hairs.

The number one rule is you don't lie to a jury.

You don't overpromise.

And the moment he said that, I wrote down on my pad, they're hers.

That's her hair.

So either he doesn't know that or he is intentionally misleading the jury.

Tara's family thought the whole defense was a weak attempt at smoke and mirrors.

But with the case headed for the jury, not everyone agreed.

For those with eyes on the Athens-Clarke County courtroom, the trial of Edrick Fost had seemingly taken a detour.

I couldn't believe it.

I couldn't believe it.

It was maddening.

But outside the court, the defense's words appeared to be landing.

We met protesters, including some of Foss' family members, who believe he was wrongly accused.