Samuel Woodward on Trial for Murder and Hate Crime in Blaze Bernstein Case

Woodward's trial reveals chilling details and emotional testimonies from Bernstein's parents, highlighting the complex interplay of identity and alleged motive.

• During the trial, a recorded phone call between Woodward and Bernstein's parents was played, where Woodward claimed he was searching for Bernstein.
• Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old University of Pennsylvania student, was allegedly murdered by Samuel Woodward, a former classmate, in 2018.
• The trial focuses on Woodward's alleged hate crime motivations, linked to Bernstein's sexual orientation and Jewish identity.
• Emotional testimonies from Bernstein's parents and details of their son's last communications were central to the trial's proceedings.
• Woodward's defense acknowledges the killing but denies premeditation and hate-based motives.

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