In this episode Inspector Darren Gordan is cross examined by Scott Adams in the murder for hire plot by Bert Franklin.  It is evident the self proclaimed "Master Manipulator" was master manipulated.  The preliminary hearing was said to be one of the most unusual days in court.  In this part of the hearing we hear Darren Gordan testify to how he constructed this plan.  Gayland Geiger, prosecutor, and Scott Adams, Bert's defense attorney question Inspector Gordan.  

• Gayland Geiger, prosecutor- read by Nicholas D'Angelo
• Scott Adams, defense attorney- read by Billy Martin from Blurred Line Media. 
• Judge Mark C. McCormick- read by Roxanne Randall
• Inspector Darren Gordan- read by Dana D'Angelo
• Domingo Canizarez- read by Nicholas Giancana

As the trial date was a few days away Bert makes a call that would add an additional life sentence to his conviction.  Bert Franklin joined a jailhous gang called the "Kings" and manipulated his family and friends to give him thousands of dollars.  He did paid off other inmates so he could reach the high counsel ranking. Upon reaching this ranking, Bert believed he would be able to order a hit on Roxanne.  Check out Bert Franklin's prison tattoo on our Patreon site, as well as a copy of the preliminary hearing transcript.  

Bert's Prison Tattoo