Franklin Tucker

Franklin 'Ty' Tucker pleaded not guilty to robbery and felony murder for a deadly stabbing at 'The Treehouse' in 2017.


Paula Belmonte testifying in court
Judge asks to be disqualified from the Treehouse Murder Triall.
split screen of franklin tucker in court and his wife Lauren Jenai
Tucker and matt johnson talk outside court
Prosecutor in Treehouse Murder Trial speaks.
franklin tucker testifies
Frankln tucker stands in court
Franklin Tucker stands in court
split screen of franklin tucker, vinnie politan and Lauren Jenai
Franklin Tucker speaks in court

Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 9 Recap

The prosecution and Franklin Tucker, who is representing himself, delivered closing arguments on the final day before deliberations begin. More

January 24, 2024

Julie Grant talking about Ty Tucker
Prosecutor David Alvarez delivers rebuttal in 'Treehouse Murder' trial.
Ty Tucker and Matt Johnson.
Defendant Franklin Tyrone Tucker delivers closing arguments.
Prosecutor Joseph Mansfield delivers his closing argument.
Franklin Tucker testifies
Franklin Tucker addresses the judge in court
Franklin Tucker on cross-examination.
Franklin Tucker on the stand.
Tyrone Tucker interviewed
Franklin Tucker tells Court TV he wants the judge disqualified.
Franklin Tucker speaks to the camera

Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 7 Recap

After being scolded for not having his witnesses ready, Franklin Tucker complained about how the judge and prosecutor were handling his case. More

January 22, 2024

Franklin Tucker stands in court
people stand inside court
Photo of Franklin Tucker and Paula Belmonte
Paula Belmonte testifies from her hospital bed via Zoom.
Franklin Tucker seeks an acquittal.
Franklin Tucker walks into court
Franklin Tucker sits in court
Travis Johnson testifies in court

Treehouse Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap

Franklin 'Ty' Tucker, who is representing himself, cross-examined the prosecution's star witness: the man who said he drove the getaway car. More

January 17, 2024