If CD was the only person who ever killed his wife for insurance, I would agree. Unfortunately, he is not the first, not the last. Unfortunately, there's been so many cases, I don't feel outrage at the atrocities, but more sick and tired of the mundane greed.Prior actually said, if CD "suffocated Tammy, that is NOT atrocious"?! Seriously?! That is the best he can come up with?!
Personally, when a spouse kills the other spouse, for insurance money, that is absolutely atrocious!!! No matter what the method is!
I agree and disagree as well. If I thought Chad himself duct-taped JJ's hands to his side then duct-taped a plastic bag over his head, it would not be difficult for me to sentence him to death. But I think Alex did that part. That does not mean I think Chad should get off easy.Such a tough and devastating demand being placed on these jurors.
I am totally with you on this, not because of my opposition to the death penalty, but for the very reasons you state perfectly. Thank you.I'm ok with LWOP. I think it will be a lot harder for him, less appeals, worse conditions. I don't think he physically murdered any of the 3, i think he's too soft and chicken to do it, that Alex did. I want to see his kids (I don't think ALL are supporting him at this point, Def. E and G) call him out and write him off. I want him to live a lonely scared life in prison. i think he WANTS solitary, solo cell, so he can write and do whatever all day. LWOP he'll have to work, fight, and NOT be in charge. JMO
I am totally with you on this, not because of my opposition to the death penalty, but for the very reasons you state perfectly. Thank you.
A lot of things we thought were obsolete are creeping back into current law.What?! I had no idea adultery was still illegal even just in these states. I thought adultery was as such, obsolete...
I am from Canada as well. But I think things vary by state in the USA.I listened carefully to the jury instructions as we do not have the death penalty in Canada. Such a tough and devastating demand being placed on these jurors.
The rules in Idaho regarding victim impact statements (if I understand these correctly) prevent families from speaking directly to the perpetrator? We have similar rules in Canada, but they are not always consistently complied with. The defendant is now convicted - so many of the protections given to an "accused" are gone. I think there is something helpful to permit a victim to face the perpetrator (if they choose) and say "You have caused this. You have wrought this pain. You took someone I love for selfish reasons. You have been held responsible by a jury of your peers - now, be accountable." Just my thoughts.
They *did* step up: for their mother’s murderer. The mind-control Chad has inflicted on them throughout their lives to manifest in this way is just cruel.I’m sure he learned a few things these past weeks and knows exactly what he should’ve done differently.
Tammy’s family is amazing. And Colby—my heart breaks for him. He really has lost everyone.
I wish so much Tammy’s kids would have stepped up.
???Judge having closed hearing with the jury???
I saw someone’s comment on X after Kaitlyn Hart’s tweet that they asked some people to move - the comment said Judge was having closed meeting with the jury. I don’t know what it meant. Watching Nate now talking to Kaitlyn and hoping for more info???
Deliberations clock still ticking on CourtTV
4 hrs 41 mins
I understand that Tammy and Chad's children might want to deny that their father killed their mother. I can understand that for the first year or so, they were in denial. BUT, we are now five years down the road and there is a lot of evidence out there. I think they should stand with their mother. They are adults. I am no longer giving them any slack.They *did* step up: for their mother’s murderer. The mind-control Chad has inflicted on them throughout their lives to manifest in this way is just cruel.
Yes. Guilty on all 9 counts. Jury is deliberating as to sentencing/ nowHas there been a verdict?