Up and Vanished - BREAKING NEWS: The Verdict Is In

Episode Date: May 20, 2022

17 years after Tara's disappearance and murder, the verdict that will decide Ryan Duke's fate is in. For ad-free listening and for Payne’s exclusive Friday recap episode, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ on Apple Podcasts or visit www.tenderfootplus.com for more details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey guys, I'm in Osceola in my car. I just left the courtroom and the jury came back with a verdict. Ryan Duke is found not guilty for the murder of Tara Grinstead. Wild and emotional day. Thanks for listening to the Up and Vanish trial series, The Trial of Ryan Duke. We got breaking news this morning. The jury has finally reached a verdict in the

trial of Ryan Duke. Alright, Mr. Foran, I understand from the bailiff the jury has reached its verdict in this case, is that correct? Is your verdict in writing signed and dated by you as foreperson? Yes, sir, it is. Please deliver that to the bailiff. All right, the verdict appears to be in

proper form. Ms. Ross, I'll ask that you publish the verdict. In the Superior Court of Irwin County, Georgia, in the indictment 2017, CR 027, the state of Georgia v. Ryan Alexander Duke, we, the jury, find the defendant count one, malice, murder, not guilty. Count two, felony murder, not guilty. Count three, felony murder, not guilty. Count four, aggravated assault, not guilty. Count five, burglary, not guilty. Count six, concealing death of another, guilty.

It is signed this day, May 20th, 2022, and signed by the foreperson. Tune in Tuesday as we recap the verdict and get reactions from around the courthouse. We also have a Q&A with Phil Holloway coming up. So call and send us your questions about the trial or the case at 770-545-6411.