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Claus von Bülow: The FULL MK Confidential Series
The von Bülow case presents two conflicting narratives: the prosecution's view that Klaus injected his wife with insulin for her money, and the defense's claim that Sunny's comas were self-inflicted due to her medical condition and substance abuse. The two juries reached opposite conclusions, leaving the true cause of Sunny's coma unresolved and forever tied to the conflicting evidence and testimonies presented at trial.
What was discussed
Claus von Bülow aristocratic background and marriage8:41
- Megyn Kellyassertion
Klaus reinvented his identity from a disgraced commoner to an aristocrat, marrying Sunny for her fortune.
- Dominic Dunneassertion
Sunny von Bulow was one of America's great heiresses and a very beautiful woman.
- Russell Aitkenopinion
Klaus is a Cambridge-educated conman, amoral, and greedy.
Marital deterioration and Alexandra Isles affair11:18
- Megyn Kellyassertion
The marriage had gone cold and Klaus was under pressure from his mistress to leave Sunny.
- Alexandra Islesassertion
Klaus asked her to marry him and they discussed a timeline.
- Maria Schrallhammerassertion
Sunny's right arm was hanging out of the bed and was ice cold during the first incident.
First coma and suspicious black bag14:52
- Megyn Kellyassertion
Maria found a black bag containing prescriptions and insulin despite neither Sunny nor Klaus being diabetic.
- Dr. Janis Galitisassertion
The collapse was unpredictable and Klaus saved Sunny's life by calling him.
Second coma and family investigation22:54
- Alexander von Auersbergassertion
A used needle in the pouch contained insulin, leading them to believe they had to go to the police.
- Megyn Kellyassertion
They took no photographs and lifted no fingerprints, a detail the defense would use later.
Police trap and Klaus's return to Clarendon Court24:33
- Detective Jack Reeseassertion
Klaus said it was the last thing she would need regarding insulin, which clinched it for the detective.
- Megyn Kellyassertion
Klaus relocked the closet and removed a scratchpad during the police search.
First trial and jury conviction30:05
- Prosecutor Stephen Famigliettiassertion
The state would prove Klaus secretly injected his wife with insulin to terminate her life.
- Defense Attorney Harold F. Fehringerassertion
Sunny's own drinking, sedatives, and failing blood sugar caused the comas.
- Alexander von Auersbergopinion
Klaus succeeded in depriving their mother of a meaningful life.
- Cosima von Bülowopinion
Klaus had nothing to hide and allowed them to investigate anything.
Alan Dershowitz joins the appeal44:49
- Alan Dershowitzopinion
He took the case because everyone thought Klaus was guilty, and it was a challenge he loved.
- Alan Dershowitzassertion
There was no crime; Sunny did it to herself, and they proved scientifically there was never insulin.
- Bill Curtisassertion
The wealthy family built a private prosecution circumventing constitutional strictures.
- Alan Dershowitzopinion
The system requires money to get justice, which is a terrible commentary on American justice.
Exculpatory notes and scientific defenses58:40
- Alan Dershowitzassertion
The notes proved there was no insulin and no mention of anything resembling it.
- Richard Cohnassertion
The omissions in his notes had nothing to do with insulin because he already knew about it.
- Alan Dershowitzassertion
The insulin was at the bottom of the needle, showing it was dipped, not injected.
Second trial and acquittal1:30:18
- Attorney General Dennis Robertsassertion
Being found not guilty due to reasonable doubt is different from being found innocent.
- Judge Corinne Grandeopinion
It was not even a close case; Klaus simply did not try to kill Sunny.
- Alexander and Ala von Auersbergopinion
They were disappointed because the jury wasn't permitted to hear all the evidence from the first trial.
Civil lawsuit and family reconciliation1:38:27
- Megyn Kellyassertion
Klaus gave up every claim to Sunny's fortune and agreed to divorce her to settle the lawsuit.
Aftermath and public perception1:47:41
- Megyn Kellyassertion
Klaus reinvented himself in London, dining out and reviewing plays, while Sunny remained in her coma.
- Dominic Dunneopinion
He felt Klaus was guilty and hated him for how he wrote about him.
- Jeremy Ironsopinion
He initially thought making the film was tasteless but was persuaded by Glenn Close.
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