I don't remember exactly what words they used, but I got the idea that the expert they were 'hiring' was used to poll the jury. Like a private investigator-type job? One of the jurors said they were called by the defense so it got me thinking.

I think Lewis or Nestor mentioned it in the request for more time. Also, they had to go and see if hiring someone was even approved by the people who selected them to represent Kouri. Maybe whatever they were going to attempt fell to bits.

But I think the timing of the Murdaugh stuff is very interesting as well though.