The thing is, what about a woman who absolutely believes in her husband’s innocence? Yes, RA “confessed” but I haven’t heard it and I suspect it was under a great deal of pressure, in that he perceived his family or even he himself was in imminent danger of harm, no matter if it was real or merely perceived.
"Perception" seems to carry as much weight as "real" in this case.
I've seen parents and spouses stand by some of the most heinous killers in history. It doesn't mean they truly believe them to be innocent, RA's wife said "He's my people", a sense of loyalty despite the evidence against them? They don't or can't fathom someone they raised or married and loved their entire lifetime could be capable of such a thing.
Exactly and everything to do with if they're allowed to continue or once again others will be involved with RA's defense. Like say IF the prosecution can prove the contempt was criminal as in knowingly done by AB or BR.
Because he confessed no less than five times? Lawyers are getting paid to "believe" him.
I am thinking the exact same way on this. I've seen the prosecution's case described as "solid." That's also how I'd describe it, MOO. But there is such a constellation of evidence, little bits here, pieces there. I think a lot of it will come down to how the prosecution "connects the dots" for the jury. I do agree with people here who've noted the prosecution has set this up so they don't have to prove RA actually executed the murder. They only have to prove he was there at the scene at the pertinent time and played a role. That they can probably do, so my guess is that they'll have some success. I remember a case long ago where a man was convicted of murdering his daughter. The decision was later overturned because there were others present in the home who would have had equal opportunity to commit the murder. I think RA's defense with their many motions were kind of eyeing this same strategy for RA, as others were involved in the crime. Basically, this strategy turns things on their head for the prosecution, it's like saying this isn't pin the tail on the donkey, you have to be able to tell us exactly what role this person played in the crime. You have to rule all others out. But in the case described with the man and daughter, that murder occurred in the home, where a father would be actually living at the scene, and this was an actual murder conviction. Meaning all those being considered in that court's reasoning had equal reason for being at that home that day, and equal opportunity to commit the murder. The situation here with RA is completely different. He doesn't live on or under the bridge. It's a salient point in the first place that he happens to be there on this fateful day, at this critical time. In the end, that may be all (or at least largely all) the prosecution needs. Source: "According to the new filing, McLeland argues that the previously released investigative findings include cause that Allen kidnapped Abby and Libby by force prior to their murders near the Monon High Bridge. Due to Allen committing the act, or attempting to commit the act of kidnapping, during the alleged murder, Allen can also be charged with two counts of felony murder — where murder is committed during the act of another crime."
fox59.com
They get paid to represent him, not to believe him. They chose to do that. I freely admit, many will falsely state that their client is innocent without ever believing it. But, I strongly believe these attorneys actually do. JMHO
I somewhat agree. I lost two family members to homicide; there was a feeling of relief and closure that came when the perpetrator was finally convicted and sentenced (he was caught about 6 months after the murders but the trial was delayed repeatedly due to COVID). The grieving process and anger and shock in the aftermath of these senseless tragedies are very different for everyone. I never imagined I’d be sitting through the murder trial of two loved ones…I didn’t react or feel how thought I would through any of it. But you’re right—it never really ends. There is life before and life after.
I’m so sorry for your loss
. I’m sure many here have lost loved ones, but I think we all agree there is nothing that compares to the pain of losing loved ones to these senseless acts of violence. My sincere condolences.
" or did he "just" abduct them? "
There are plenty of parents and spouses who stand by their incarcerated loved ones----that does not always mean those loved ones are innocent. Not at all. [ahem...Chris Watts family...]
But MW was NOT charged with anything aside theft. I would have thought that had the photos he took and distributed included photos of nude, children that this would be far more serious. Its puzzling to me that his charges seem so minor in comparison to what we're being told the crime was.
I agree with you here. Its very curious to me that others who were in receipt of the photos and who *also* forwarded them have yet to be charged with any offence, even the minor theft charge faced by MW - why is this??
I'm not from there, so I am wondering, if one needs to be arrested across state lines, is there a general time frame for this to take place?
But RA is not yet convicted - and as far as I know, his daughter is an adult, not necessarily in need of protection in the way a minor child would be. What I do wonder, is whether RA's loved ones (mother, daughter, wife) have seen the evidence in full that the state has against RA? Not sure what they're entitled to see as his loved ones, or if he may have signed a consent to allow his legal team to speak with them - is it possible that they have seen more than we have, and have doubts as to his guilt?
