Carolyn's Murder Trial Ends

# Radio Episode Plot Summary Carolyn spends the whole night in her dim jail cell, waiting while the jury works to make a decision. When morning comes and sunlight streams through the barred window into her eyes, she wakes up. Her breakfast sits on a tray, completely untouched. She looks exhausted from not sleeping. When the jailer turns on the lights, Carolyn's first words are "I didn't kill him." A voice in her mind reminds her that the jury has seen all the facts, and now justice will be served. A female guard comes to her cell and tells her, "Miss Kramer, it's time to go to court. The jury has made their decision." They walk through an underground tunnel that takes them to the courtroom. The bailiff calls out "Order in the court" as the judge bangs his gavel. Carolyn's mother sits in the audience watching. The jury members walk through a door and take their seats. Carolyn studies their faces but can't read anything in their expressions. Her lawyer gives her hand a gentle, comforting squeeze. The judge asks the jury, "Have you reached a verdict?" The jury leader answers, "Yes, your honor." The judge tells Carolyn to stand and look at the jury. Her vision gets blurry. Everything feels strange and distant. A voice tells Carolyn that in just a moment, she