Escaping Trevor: The Trevor Summers Trial

Defendant Trevor Summers asks to act as his own attorney.

Trevor Summers drops self-representation before openings—then reverses course when his ex-wife testifies.

Trevor Summers ex-wife and alleged victim, Alisa Mathewson, takes the stand.

The state finishes direct questioning—then the defendant stuns the courtroom.

Tensions rise as the victim refuses to face Summers during his questioning.

The courtroom reaches a boiling point as Summers relentlessly questions his own alleged victim.

The defendant's ex-wife and victim fires back at him during questioning.

Detective walks jurors through the moments leading to Summer's arrest and the victim's rescue.

Trevor and Alisa's daughters testify against their father.

Jury sees photos of various parts of the investigation and videos of Trevor Summers.

With its final witness, the state presents Summers’ interrogation to the jury.

In a surprise move, Trevor Summers recalls Alisa to the stand.

The prosecution and the defendant deliver their closing arguments and the jury returns with a verdict.