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Season 1: Jasmine Pace


Your Questions, Answered
We've read every review, message, and email you've sent, and we noticed that a lot of the same thoughtful questions kept coming up.
May 154 min read


Behind the Scenes of Dateline NBC
"The Pin at Apartment 210" A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected message: Dateline NBC wanted to feature me in an upcoming episode about the Jasmine Pace case. It was surreal, emotional, and honestly kind of wild — and I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes look at how it all went down. 🎥 Returning to Chattanooga… with Cameras This Time I packed my bags and headed back to Chattanooga, where everything started — where I was sequestered as Juror #11 for ten intense days.
Apr 232 min read


Behind the Mic and Beyond the Verdict
After months of courtroom testimony, late-night edits, and an overwhelming response from listeners, Sequestered creators Sara Reid and Andrea Kleid sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation in this powerful bonus episode.
Apr 213 min read


Dateline NBC Features Jasmine Pace’s Story This Sunday in “The Pin at Apartment 210”
You can watch the episode on Peacock beginning April 14 if you miss it. This Sunday, April 13th, Dateline NBC will air a powerful new episode titled “The Pin at Apartment 210”, chronicling the heartbreaking and high-profile case of Jasmine Pace, a 22-year-old woman from Chattanooga whose disappearance and murder captivated the nation. The episode airs Sunday at 9 PM Central / 10 PM Eastern and includes exclusive reporting by Blayne Alexander. We’re incredibly honored to be a
Apr 121 min read


Episode 10 - After the Verdict
The final episode of Sequestered: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace is here, and it's surreal to think about how this journey began. In January 2025, I was selected to serve on the jury for the State of Tennessee versus Jason Chen. What started as a civic duty became something far more profound—an experience that altered my life in ways I never expected. From the moment I returned home to Nashville, it was as if my mind and heart couldn’t leave Chatt
Apr 74 min read


Episode 9 – The Verdict and Sentencing
Deliberations began. 44 minutes later, Jason Chen was found guilty of premeditated murder. Justice felt necessary, but not a win.
Apr 15 min read


Judge Patterson’s Unique Allowance of Juror Questions in Tennessee Courtrooms
In Tennessee, judges can decide whether to let jurors ask questions during a trial. It’s not required, and it doesn’t happen everywhere, but Tennessee’s legal system allows it.
Mar 292 min read


Episode 8 – Closing Statements
Day 7 of the trial: Tennessee v. Jason Chen The murder trial for Jasmine Pace. Listen here: Transcript for this episode is here Sunday was our only day off during sequestration. A few extra minutes of sleep and a surprise itinerary: Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium. After six days of courtroom intensity, these natural wonders offered a strange, poetic contrast—one carved beneath the earth, the other hidden beneath the sea. It felt like a metaphor for what was to come: b
Mar 243 min read


Episode 7 – The State Rests
Day 6 of the trial: Tennessee v. Jason Chen The murder trial for Jasmine Pace. Listen here: Transcript for this episode is here "The State Rests." With those three words, the prosecution concluded its case in the murder trial of Jason Chen , accused of killing 22-year-old Jasmine Pace . For us jurors, it marked a turning point—an abrupt silence after days of intense evidence, heartbreaking testimony, and expert analysis. By this sixth day of trial, the weight of jury seques
Mar 234 min read


Timeline before and after Jasmine Pace's Murder
Explore the timeline before and after the crime.
Mar 166 min read


Episode 6 – The Evidence Tells the Story
In Episode 6 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror 11) walks listeners through digital and forensic evidence that cemented Jason Chen’s involvement
Mar 143 min read


Episode 5 – The Body in the Suitcase
In Episode 5 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror #11) takes listeners into the fourth day of the trial, where forensic pathologist Dr. Stephen Cogsw
Mar 144 min read


Episode 4 – Inside the Crime Scene
In Episode 4, Sara steps directly inside the crime scene.
Mar 144 min read


Episode 3 – Connecting the Dots
In Episode 3 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror #11) takes listeners deeper into the day-to-day life of a sequestered juror, the overwhelming foren
Mar 146 min read


Episode 2 – The Trial Begins
The weight of justice settled on the courtroom on January 13, 2025, as the trial of Jason Chen for the murder of Jasmine Pace began
Mar 134 min read


Episode 1 – Jury Duty
When Sara received an unexpected voicemail about jury duty, she never could have imagined where it would lead. Selected as Juror #11 in the
Mar 123 min read


Who was Jasmine Pace? Honoring Her Life and Legacy
Jasmine was known for her infectious smile, generous heart, and the genuine kindness she extended to everyone around her. Friends and family describe her as someone who could brighten any room she entered.
Mar 112 min read


Inside the Jury Box
When I first received my jury summons, I never imagined it would lead me to the case of Jasmine Pace—a case that would forever change the way I see justice, crime, and the responsibility of serving on a jury.
Feb 283 min read
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