In the annals of criminal trials, there have been many unexpected twists and turns, but perhaps none as extraordinary as the case of a parrot named Bud
In 2017, this colorful bird became an unlikely “witness” in a murder trial, shedding new light on a heinous crime
Glenna Duram was accused of shooting her husband, Martin Duram, to death before attempting to take her own life. Martin’s body was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds, and it initially seemed like a murder-suicide
The case took an unexpected turn when investigators found an unexpected witness at the crime scene: the couple’s African Grey parrot named Bud
Bud had been living with the Durams and was in the house when the crime took place. What set Bud apart was his remarkable ability to mimic and repeat human speech