Episode 234: The Murder of Marty Duram & The Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Pt I

A dad, husband, new grand-dad, and proud parrot owner, Marty Duram had no idea one day in May 2015 would be his last. When his body was found, police were startled when his wife, Glenna Duram lying shot beside him, sat up and began talking. However, the possible victim later seemed more likely to be involved. While his family waited for justice, his feathered friend was squawking for justice. This week’s episode is The Murder of Marty Duram and the Story of Bud the Hero Parrot - Part 1.

SOURCES

Don't Shoot!, Till Death Do Us Part: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/til-death-do-us-part-investigation-discovery/dont-shoot

'Filthy mouthed' PARROT is headed to the stand in murder trial: Prosecutors refuse to rule out calling bird who yells 'don't shoot' after seeing his owner 'killing her husband', Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3996330/Woman-charged-killing-husband-shooting-head-appears-court-prosecutor-call-filthy-mouthed-parrot-Bud-witnessed-murder-stand.html

Legal Analysis: When Can a Parrot Be Considered a Reliable Court Witness?, Western Michigan University Law School Blog: https://cooleylawschoolblog.com/2016/06/24/legal-analysis-when-can-a-parrot-be-considered-a-reliable-court-witness/

Martin Duram, Obituary, Mlive Press: https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/grandrapids/name/martin-duram-obituary?id=17552601

No new trial for woman convicted of killing husband, Fox 17: https://www.fox17online.com/2019/05/06/convicted-killers-appeal-for-new-trial-denied-2

Parrot Tries to Tip Off Cartel in Colombian Bust, AP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duDEMtF-rkY

People of Michigan v. Glenna Mary Duram, No 340486, April 19, 2019, State of Michigan - Court of Appeals: https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2019/340486.html

Sentencing of Glenna Duram Live Stream, Fox 17: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=10155353535115540

Serious Question: Can a Parrot Act As a Witness in Court?, The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2016/03/serious-question-can-a-parrot-act-as-a-witness-in-court.html

The parrot, the psychic and the accused murderer, Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/2016/12/13/parrot-psychic-accused-murderer/95363508/

The Strange Tale of Echo, the Parrot Who Saw Too Much, Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-strange-tale-of-echo-the-parrot-who-saw-too-much

Winged murder witness: ‘Don’t f—ing shoot’, WJHL: https://www.wjhl.com/news/winged-murder-witness-dont-f-ing-shoot/