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Crime Watch Daily recently covered this case.
Mistrial Declared in Cold-Case Murder of Wisconsin Teen Berit Beck
Rarely do you see a court case in which jurors are brought to tears in anguish by the end decision. But that's exactly what happened in the murder case involving a young Wisconsin teen.
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Mistrial Declared in Cold-Case Murder of Wisconsin Teen Berit Beck
Rarely do you see a court case in which jurors are brought to tears in anguish by the end decision. But that's exactly what happened in the murder case involving a young Wisconsin teen.
After two and a half days of deliberations, the jury sent a note to the judge: "We cannot agree on guilty or not guilty." And with that, a mistrial was declared. Reportedly, the jury was split 11 to convict, one to acquit.
Despite a mistrial, Brantner did not walk a free man. At the time of his arrest, cops found prescription pills hidden in his boot. He was eventually convicted of drug possession and sentenced to six years in prison and 11 years extended supervision, and seven years' probation.
Craig Hron, the first prime suspect, has been sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder first-degree murder in a knife attack on an ex-girlfriend.
The prosecution has decided to retry the case against Brantner.
"The questions aren't answered yet," said Diane Beck, Berit's mother. Berit's family holds out hope that one day justice will be served.
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