Kevin Pickett

And then I've got a gas ticket, and then I've got his dad as an alibi telling me, yeah, he's with me at the time. And you know, the gas receipt didn't mean it was Lucas by any means. They didn't have no video. The only thing I've got is a father's statement saying he's with me.

And then I've got a gas ticket, and then I've got his dad as an alibi telling me, yeah, he's with me at the time. And you know, the gas receipt didn't mean it was Lucas by any means. They didn't have no video. The only thing I've got is a father's statement saying he's with me.

What little evidence was recovered was some DNA, body fluids, some little blood, some hair. Every single piece of it went right back to Steven's house.

What little evidence was recovered was some DNA, body fluids, some little blood, some hair. Every single piece of it went right back to Steven's house.

Stephen pleaded guilty to seven of the nine charges against him with the understanding that he would testify truthfully against Lucas. And also part of that plea deal was that he would not be sentenced to death. Even with Stephen testifying against Lucas, it wasn't going to be an easy case to prosecute. There was zero physical evidence against Lucas in connection with Katie's murder or rape.

Stephen pleaded guilty to seven of the nine charges against him with the understanding that he would testify truthfully against Lucas. And also part of that plea deal was that he would not be sentenced to death. Even with Stephen testifying against Lucas, it wasn't going to be an easy case to prosecute. There was zero physical evidence against Lucas in connection with Katie's murder or rape.

The key evidence or witness for the prosecutors was Stephen's testimony against Lucas. And for the defense, the key witness or testimony was the corroboration of his alibi by both evidence and testimony, as well as the fact that there wasn't any physical evidence placing him into that dorm room or, you know, connected to Katie at all.

The key evidence or witness for the prosecutors was Stephen's testimony against Lucas. And for the defense, the key witness or testimony was the corroboration of his alibi by both evidence and testimony, as well as the fact that there wasn't any physical evidence placing him into that dorm room or, you know, connected to Katie at all.

One of the problematic things was that Stephen's story had changed several times. That led to some doubt being put on Stephen's character and, you know, how much he could be trusted.

One of the problematic things was that Stephen's story had changed several times. That led to some doubt being put on Stephen's character and, you know, how much he could be trusted.

I just think that you often see that not just in this case, but in lots of cases where someone is convicted by the court of public opinion before they're given a chance to face the actual court of justice.

I just think that you often see that not just in this case, but in lots of cases where someone is convicted by the court of public opinion before they're given a chance to face the actual court of justice.

I believe in the justice system. Since he has a right to a trial by his peers, he has a right to representation. He was acquitted, so he's innocent.

I believe in the justice system. Since he has a right to a trial by his peers, he has a right to representation. He was acquitted, so he's innocent.