Remembering Jazzy: Behind the Mic and Beyond the Verdict

Sara
Apr 21
3 min read

Bonus Episode Recap – SEQUESTERED Podcast 📅 Released: April 21, 2025 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch the Dateline episode “The Pin at Apartment 210” on DatelineNBC.com

✨ Why This Episode Matters

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. They reflect on what didn’t make it into Season 1, share behind-the-scenes moments, and offer new insights into the murder of Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to serve on a sequestered jury, relive a case on national television, or carry the weight of someone else’s story—this episode is for you.

🔍 Episode Highlights

🎙️ Behind the Mic: The Making of Sequestered

Sara and Andrea reveal how Sequestered came together quickly but thoughtfully to preserve courtroom facts and human emotion. They discuss how their guiding principle was always to honor Jasmine’s story with dignity and care—avoiding sensationalism while still telling the truth.

“We didn’t want this to feel like a sensationalized true crime show. We wanted to honor Jazzy’s life.” — Andrea

📺 Sara’s Dateline Experience

Sara talks about her unexpected appearance on Dateline NBC, how it reopened emotional wounds, and why sharing Jasmine’s story with a national audience was important.

“They didn’t just want the crime details—they wanted to understand the people at the heart of it.” — Sara

⚖️ Inside the Jury Room

From silent hotel nights to Jason Chen’s body language, Sara gives us a deeper look into what it really felt like to be Juror #11. One striking moment? Realizing Jason was likely viewing graphic evidence through hidden monitors the entire time.

“It wasn’t just about facts and timelines—it was about human behavior. Eye contact. Energy.” — Andrea

🖼️ A Chilling Connection: “The Birth of Eve”

Sara and Andrea uncover a haunting connection between a picture of a piece of artwork found on Jason Chen’s phone and Jasmine’s final moments. The piece, The Birth of Eve by Judith Schaechter, is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, and it eerily mirrors the crime scene imagery.

“You could practically overlay that stained glass image with the way Jasmine was placed in the suitcase.”

🎤 DAs Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle Weigh In

In exclusive bonus interview clips, District Attorneys Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle discuss:

Why juror questions were allowed
Their most emotional moments from the trial
Jason Chen’s pending appeal and what it really means

📣 Got questions about the trial? Email: sequesteredpod@gmail.com

🕵️‍♀️ Unanswered Questions + Listener Theories

Sara and Andrea answer a couple of listener questions and a few of their own:

Why did Jason Chen drive to Hixson the day his apartment was searched?
Was Jasmine’s dropped location pin sent via her Apple Watch (which has never been found)?

The team is still gathering theories and welcomes your thoughts!

💬 Final Reflections

Sara and Andrea close the episode with heartfelt words about Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace and her family’s relentless fight for justice. They remind listeners that Sequestered is just getting started—and there’s more to come.