I think it would be interesting or perhaps helpful for the Defense to depo the COs. Without considering or going into depth about the conspiracy, I still think it is possible that jurist may ask themselves, like they may ask in other cases way religious or spiritual beliefs are brought up as a potential factor, if the COs’ Odinists beliefs influence how they responded to RA or how RA responded.
Before the defense could even discuss the theory of Odinist being involved, RA said told them that Odinists had threatened him. I wonder why at that this time did he used that description to identify them rather than his COs? How often did the COs discuss Odinism openly in front of or with Allen and how does it impact their work? How, if at all, did it impact their respond to Libby’s and Abby’s murders and their attitudes and treatments towards the suspected perp? How, if at all, did their beliefs help them cope and how often did they perform practices in front of Allen or in the prison. For example, in many religions some may pray or meditate at work when experiencing emotional distress at work. Some Christians do the sign of the cross after witnessing or learning of a recent death. It could be something or anything along those lines.
As for RA, even without the guards meaning to or blaming or judging them, is it possible that RA was triggered by the patches or symbols because it reminded him of the ones he used to stage Libby’s and Abby’s crime scenes? Incidentally did the patches fill him with shame? Guilt? With the feelings of deserving of punishment or did he assume that the gig was up because people knew of the symbols he used and he thought the patches were worn to mock him?
Did he appropriate the symbols to throw the investigation off or to put scrutiny on the Odinist believers in town and now he thinks there mad? Did he once talk to and use information from another Odinist who may practice with the COs and he is afraid that person will somehow put two-and-two together if how they were used once the case goes public? Did he fear grow angry, hateful or violent towards his family in retaliation or that person could be the final link to absolutely prove to the jury he is guilty and should be found so and sentenced?
Speculation but perhaps learning about the COs faith in Odinism and how it impacts their interactions with Allen and vice versa may be yield helpful and enlightening data to both the defense and prosecutor. I wouldn’t even mind that the dep was sealed. I don’t need to read it but I do hope it is helpful in the trial to pursue of justice for Libby, Abby, their loved ones and communities.
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