Robert Durst

Los Angeles September 17, 2021

Real estate heir Robert Durst found guilty by L.A. County jury of killing best friend

A Los Angeles County jury on Friday found real estate heir Robert Durst guilty of killing his best friend following a drawn-out trial in which prosecutors painted him as a narcissist who killed to cover his tracks.

Robert Durst August 19, 2021

Robert Durst details alleged relationship with Prudence Farrow on day 7 of explosive murder trial

On day seven of Robert Durst's contentious murder trial, the real estate scion detailed his affair with Prudence Farrow, the sister of Mia Farrow and subject of the Beatles' song “Dear Prudence.”

Los Angeles August 18, 2021

Robert Durst trial prosecutor exposes real estate scion's lies, questions credibility

The prosecutor leading the case against Robert Durst repeatedly questioned the New York real estate scion’s credibility and accused him of lying during the trial for the California murder of his best friend.

California August 9, 2021

Robert Durst testifies in Los Angeles murder trial, says he didn't kill Susan Berman

New York real estate heir Robert Durst took the witness stand in his own defense in a Los Angeles County court Monday – a move considered risky for a defendant in a murder trial.

Robert Durst May 21, 2021

Robert Durst murder trial: Medical examiner says it's possible victim didn't know she was about to be murdered

The reboot of Robert Durst’s murder trial continued Thursday with a top medical examiner saying that Susan Berman – the woman Durst is accused of killing in December 2000 – may not have seen her killer coming because she was shot in the back of the head.

Robert Durst May 19, 2021

Robert Durst's defense says client had no motive, did not kill close friend

In a blunt rejection of what prosecutors told jurors a day earlier, a defense lawyer said Wednesday that multimillionaire Robert Durst had no motive to murder his close friend Susan Berman and had nothing to do with her shooting.

Robert Durst May 19, 2021

Robert Durst murder trial: Defense to deliver opening arguments after prosecutors slam his alleged sloppy lies

Real estate scion Robert Durst’s carelessness could ultimately lead to his downfall as he lost track of the countless lies he told over the years, prosecutors argued in their open statements on Tuesday. 

Robert Durst May 18, 2021

Robert Durst murder trial: Juror removed from panel for reading news

A juror seated on the panel overseeing the murder trial of multimillionaire Robert Durst was removed on Tuesday because she violated the court's order not to read about the case, the judge said. 

Robert Durst May 17, 2021

Robert Durst murder trial to resume after unprecedented delay

It took nearly 15 years for police to arrest New York real estate heir Robert Durst in the killing of his best friend and another five to bring him to trial. After just two days of testimony, jurors were sent home when the coronavirus closed courthouses.

Justice Department March 17, 2020

Crime and coronavirus: DOJ seeks fraudsters, trials suspended, jails fear outbreaks

The U.S. justice system is experiencing upheaval among the global coronavirus pandemic. 

US March 10, 2020

Robert Durst admits to writing anonymous letter to police, finding body of slain best friend — but didn't kill her, attorney says

Robert Durst's defense attorney admitted to the court on Tuesday that the wealthy real estate heir discovered the body of his dead best friend, panicked, wrote an anonymous letter to police with a glaring typo, and fled the scene, but despite this, he did not kill her.