He Didn't Ask a Single Question on Day One of His Own Capital Trial, and the Question a Hawaii Judge Refused to Ask His Jury

Tomasz Kosowski, representing himself in a capital murder trial in Pinellas County, Florida, gave no opening statement and cross-examined none of the state's witnesses on the first day. Assistant State Attorney Alexandra Spadaro told Judge Joseph Bulone that attorney Steven Cozzi, 41, was killed in his firm's bathroom and moved out by wagon — that "his coffin was a dumpster" and his remains lie in the Collier County landfill, where a three-day search found nothing. Kosowski has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent; he has dismissed four sets of attorneys, waived a jury for both phases, and withdrawn his prior counsel's suppression motions and death-penalty challenges. Also: in Honolulu, Judge Paul Wong recalled the jurors who convicted Dr. Gerhardt Konig of attempted manslaughter, but limited questioning to whether any had outside contact during deliberations — declining to ask whether the panel was ever unanimous on intent to kill, despite a sworn affidavit from the foreperson saying it was not. Nine jurors answered no; three more are questioned September 18. And disqualification motions are pending in Idaho, where Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw his guilty plea, and in Florida, where Rashaun Jones has filed a fourth. Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll! Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform.  You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show. But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes. We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.