Here's what Jon Stewart said about Robert Durst after his shocking murder trial verdict in 2003
While many considered the case a "slam dunk" in finally putting Durst behind bars after the murder of his best friend and "disappearance" of his wife 21 years prior, Durst's high-powered defense attorney claimed self-defense and he was acquitted of murder.
Those who had been following the high-profile case went nuts after the verdict, including Jon Stewart.
Comedy Central/"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"In a 2003 "Daily Show" clip titled "Where's The Head?" Stewart says, "There's one case we need to talk about and that's the multimillionare Robert Durst, who had been all trial for - well, it's kind of a funny story - dismembering his neighbor. Things didn't look good for him after he admitted to dismembering his neighbor, but yesterday he was acquitted by a jury."
"And since he's from New York, that's gotten quite a bit of play here in the city, so I wanted to show you some of the headlines."
Comedy Central/"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart""But here's what's so wonderful about New York, the different newspapers give you different takes. For instance, there was a slightly more subtle approach from the Daily News."
Comedy Central/"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart""And of course the New York Post strikes a more cautionary pose - 'Run For Your Lives!'"
Comedy Central/"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart""So, the guy who cut up his neighbor is free - go justice system!"
Comedy Central/"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"On Saturday, Durst was arrested by FBI agents at a New Orleans hotel, a day before the final episode of the HBO series "The Jinx" aired.
He could face the death penalty in the case, which was filed by Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey with special circumstances. He is accused of murdering Berman two days before Christmas in 2000.
Long estranged from his powerful family with its major New York real estate holdings, the eccentric Durst has been tried and acquitted in the death of another person in Texas and was a suspect in the disappearance of his wife...
He was taken into custody the day before his chilling statement aired during the final minutes of the HBO series.