BONUS Q&A EPISODE: Your Questions, Answered

In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED, Sara and Andrea sit down to answer the most pressing and heartfelt questions from listeners around the world. From the shackles and handcuffs to the possible motive, juror insights, and police missteps — no topic is off the table. They revisit pivotal courtroom testimony, unpack public reactions, and share what they’ve learned since the trial, including new information about Jason Chen’s troubling past. Sara also reflects on the emotional weight of sentencing, the unanswered question of “why,” and the delicate line between justice and humanity. Plus: Was Jason Chen offered a plea deal? What the forensic evidence suggests about Jasmine’s final moments Could this have been the beginning of a serial killer? How Sara reached out to Jasmine’s family before releasing the podcast Behind-the-scenes of jury sequestration: late-night phone calls, missing routines, and navigating the unknown   For deeper dives into each episode, visit SequesteredPod.com.

In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED, co-creators Sara and Andrea sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of the podcast, the aftermath of the trial, and the growing impact of Jasmine Pace’s story. They reflect on what it was like to turn ten intense days of jury duty into a nationally recognized podcast—while honoring Jasmine’s memory every step of the way. From the emotional weight of courtroom testimony to the surreal experience of appearing on Dateline NBC, Sara shares what surprised her most—and what still haunts her. You’ll hear new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, theories that never made it into trial, and the eerie connection between an unsettling art piece and the crime itself. The episode closes with gratitude, love for Jasmine’s family, and a promise: more stories are coming. 🔎 Got a case we should cover next? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram @sequesteredpod. If this story moved you, please rate and review the show—it helps more than you know! Here is the blog for this bonus episode on our website. On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

In the final episode of SEQUESTERED: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace, Sara reflects on the journey from jury duty to podcast creation and the immense emotional and mental weight of seeking justice. Joined by co-producer Andrea, Sara revisits the pivotal moments of the case and shares new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, whose dedication to Jasmine’s family left a lasting impression. Listeners hear from fellow jurors as they grapple with their own experiences and reflections following the trial. Sara answers heartfelt listener questions, offering a glimpse into her motivations for making the podcast and her hopes for how Jasmine’s story will be remembered. The episode closes with a poignant reminder: Jasmine’s story doesn’t end here. Sara and Andrea pledge to continue their search for answers, including following Jason Chen’s upcoming appeal. This powerful and emotional conclusion to the series leaves listeners with a call to remember Jasmine Pace for who she was—a vibrant, loving person whose story deserves to be told with compassion and respect. Here is the blog for this episode on our website.  On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver its verdict. But the journey isn’t over. The jury must reconvene  to determine Chen’s fate—whether he will be eligible for parole or spend the rest of his life behind bars. Sara describes the complexities of the sentencing phase, from Jason Chen’s mother’s heartbreaking plea for mercy to the gut-wrenching victim impact statements delivered by Jasmine’s family. Jasmine’s sister, her cousin, and father each paint a vivid and haunting picture of the young woman whose life was short. They share memories of Jasmine’s kindness, her love for family, and her resilience through repeated grief and loss. As the jury wrestles with their final decision, Sara reflects on the enormity of the task before them. The emotional toll of the trial and the responsibility to seek justice weigh heavily.  With meticulous detail and heartfelt reflection, Sara provides a firsthand account of what it’s like to serve as a juror in such a high-profile and emotionally charged case. This episode brings listeners inside the courtroom, into the jury room, and ultimately into the lasting impact of Jasmine Pace’s story. Here is the blog for this episode on our website.  On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

In this pivotal episode, Juror #11 takes us inside Day 7 of the murder trial for Jasmine Pace—the day both the defense and prosecution delivered their final arguments before deliberations began. After a much-needed day off filled with quiet moments at Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium, the jurors returned to the courtroom to face the weight of their duty. With no rebuttal from the state, the defense formally rested its case, and the court turned to a final legal debate—should the jury be allowed to consider voluntary manslaughter as a possible charge? As the courtroom settled, Assistant DA Paul Moyle delivered a powerful closing statement, outlining Jason Chen’s calculated actions—from Jasmine’s final moments to his chilling digital trail. His yellow-light analogy on premeditation struck a nerve, changing how at least one juror understood the law. Then came the defense’s final word. Amanda Morrison didn’t deny Jason killed Jasmine but argued it was a crime of passion, not premeditation. Her gaze locked on Juror #11 as she challenged the prosecution’s timeline and pointed to the absence of physical restraint evidence. But the moment truly shifted when District Attorney General Coty Wamp stood to deliver her rebuttal. In a fiery and focused final plea, she read directly from the defense’s opening statement transcript—highlighting contradictions, disproven claims, and what she called attempts to "muddy the waters." With composure and intensity, Wamp reminded the jury: This trial is not about Jason Chen. It’s about Jasmine Pace. As the court prepared for deliberations, four jurors were randomly selected as alternates—an emotional and abrupt departure for those removed from the process they’d fully committed to. The episode closes with a powerful journal entry from one of those alternates, Juror #5, whose insight and emotion reflect the deeper human experience of service and exclusion. Next time, we enter the jury room—and hear the verdict. Here's the blog for this episode on our website.  On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

As Jason Chen's trial enters its final stretch, the prosecution delivers a major shift, resting their case earlier than expected but before the defense takes over, motions fly, including a request for lesser charges and an attempt to introduce a forensic psychologist to challenge premeditation. We hear from two critical witnesses: Courtney Paglino-Brewer - the downstairs neighbor, who recounts the terrifying scream and chaotic sounds she heard the night Jasmine Pace was murdered. Travis Pace, Jasmine’s father, whose desperate search led him to break into Jason Chen’s apartment, discovering Jasmine’s belongings—and a chilling realization that something was terribly wrong. The defense presents their case, but it’s underwhelming. Their final witness, private investigator Johnny Lawrence, raises doubts about the crime scene but admits he can’t prove anything definitively. After all the motions, legal maneuvering, and cross-examinations, the defense rests—leaving the jury with more questions than answers. Next, both sides prepare for closing arguments, and the weight of the verdict looms. Here's the blog for this episode on our website.  On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

On Day 5 of the trial, the focus shifts—not to what happened inside Jason Chen’s apartment, but to the evidence he left behind. Sara takes us back inside the courtroom as forensic experts lay out the physical and digital trail that maps Jason’s every move. The prosecution introduces fingerprint evidence, placing Jason Chen exactly where he didn’t want to be—on the garbage bag that held Jasmine’s body. Cell phone data confirms Jasmine’s phone traveled everywhere Jason's phone went after she was last seen alive. And surveillance footage captures Jason's movements as he transports the suitcase from Tremont Street to Suck Creek Road. Then, the case pivots to digital forensics, where Investigator Mark Hamilton reconstructs Jason’s timeline with chilling precision—GPS records, cell tower pings, and app data that fill in the gaps between his movements and Jasmine’s disappearance. Minute by minute, the evidence builds—a text message sent after Jasmine was already gone, a second trip to Suck Creek Road, and a Lyft ride that returns Jason home after abandoning Jasmine’s car. But one moment lingers more than any other. In one of the most haunting scenes of the trial, Sara and her producer visit 110 Tremont. They stand on the very sidewalk where Jason dragged that heavy suitcase, seeing the steps, the parking lot, and the path he took with their own eyes. The evidence tells its own story. And by the end of the day, the jury can see it clearly. Here's the blog for this episode on our website!  On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

Send us a text In this emotionally harrowing episode, Sara - Juror #11 - walks us through Day 4 of the trial against Jason Chen — the day the jury came face to face with the most difficult evidence yet. Forensic expert Dr. Steven Cogswell takes the stand, leading the courtroom through the grim details of Jasmine Pace’s autopsy. Through X-rays, photographs, and expert testimony, the jury sees exactly how Jasmine was found — restrained, contorted inside a suitcase, and bearing the marks of 60 separate stab wounds. The evidence paints a chilling picture, not just of violence, but of deliberate cruelty. A broken knife blade lodged inside Jasmine’s lung. Blood evidence that suggests a desperate struggle. And hauntingly, the moment when Jasmine sent her mother a location pin — her final message — just minutes after a scream was heard from Jason Chen’s apartment. Sara also reflects on the weight of what it means to see these images firsthand, and how jurors’ own questions helped piece together a clearer but more devastating timeline. This is the day the reality of the case truly set in — and it’s a day no one in that courtroom will ever forget. Try Audible for Free! Try Audible Premium Plus free! $14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

The courtroom holds its breath as prosecutors unveil the raw, unfiltered truth of what happened inside Jason Chen’s apartment. Blood spatter. A massive five-foot stain. Suitcase wheel marks in the trunk of his car. Each piece of evidence stacks up, painting a harrowing picture of Jasmine Pace’s final moments. CSI experts take the stand, breaking down the chilling details—from BlueStar test reactions to DNA swabs and fingerprinting. The defense fights back, grasping for doubt. But as the prosecution reveals Jasmine’s final resting place—inside of a suitcase, handcuffed and shackled in layers of trash bags. The weight of this case becomes undeniable. Through it all, Jason Chen never once looks up. Step inside the crime scene with us. The truth is in the evidence. Special thanks to Local 3 News’ Shay Patterson, Latrisha Thomas at NewsChannel 9, and all the journalists who’ve worked overtime to cover this case. We couldn’t tell this story without you. Please rate, subscribe, and follow!  If you want to see photos and read the blog for this episode, click here!  You can email us at sequesteredpod(at)gmail.com On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.

As Day Two of the trial unfolds, the prosecution begins methodically connecting the evidence that led to Jason Chen’s arrest. Investigator Zack Crawford’s testimony reveals the blood-soaked truth hidden beneath the surface of Chen’s apartment, while forensic limitations and the defense’s strategy come into play. We follow the digital breadcrumbs left on Chen’s phone, chilling surveillance footage of him wheeling a suitcase through Chattanooga, and the discovery of Jasmine Pace’s SIM card hidden among his belongings. With each new revelation, the picture becomes clearer, darker, and more damning. Then, I returned to the crime scene—standing where Jasmine was found, seeing what I had only heard about in court. The weight of the trial, the evidence, and the reality of what happened here settles in like never before. If you want to see photos and read the blog for this episode, click here!  Please rate, subscribe, and follow!  You can email us at sequesteredpod(at)gmail.com On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com Website: sequesteredpod.com Instagram: @sequesteredpod TikTok: @sequesteredpod Thank you for listening. SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.