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Unfortunately, the omission of all statements to the detriment of Jason's character played into their hands. Ultimately though, the forensic evidence is the forensic evidence and even if a case of self defence can be put forward the overkill trumps th3 self defense so we still wind up with a...

As soon as they contested the children's statements there was always the possibility of a retrial unfortunately. However, the family should take comfort in the fact that the evidence spoke for itself in the first trial and will do so again in any retrial, and that regardless of the outcome...

I think it must be very hard to do right for doing wrong in a scenario like this...no TV show is ever going to get the facts across as they would be in a court of law and in the inferences and 'balance' that shows like that try to construe the story can be interpreted however the viewers want...

Twitter We discussed the closing arguments of this case at the time, but there is something about hearing that bat clang off the table that sends a shudder down my spine.

It must be frustrating for the Corbett's, I'm sure they were looking for answers and accountability from the civil trial, I don't think that for them the money means a whole lot. I think it speaks volumes about their character once again that they put the welfare of the children ahead of their...

Thanks Bernie, it seems quite the rebuttal. I would be interested to read the original, but it certainly backs up our thoughts on reading the defence submissions.

Perhaps he had told her of his intention to kill himself (and possibly his wife and daughter) if she refused to continue the affair. It's possible that SE felt she had no choice but to come clean to KS when if MS mental health was appearing to crumble. IMO

Thanks Robbird, I appreciate you checking :)

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the State's response to the above?

Perfectly put!

I haven't read the brief yet. But my heart goes out to SC, it is honestly one of the cruellest things I have ever come across, to imply that the blame for her father's death rests with her. I so wish they had thought to do blood tests on the kids that night.

Sorry BigBanana I was being slightly facetious. The jury were presented with a blood soaked brick, covered in JC's hair & scalp, which was put forward as the primary weapon in the altercation. (I remember one article quoting law enforcement as stating that the brick was so soaked in blood that...

I'm glad at least we seem to be on the same page Emma. I had forgotten that BG wasn't as clean cut as he purported to be! that makes me feel better :)

Thanks Robbird...it's a fascinating read. A couple of things stand out. With regards to the witness testimony atesting to state of mind. Surely the reason that the co-worker testimony was admitted was because the State was able to present the witness to testify to a conversation they had...

Hey Robbird618 thanks for trying but I think this link just opens Google Drive...you need to post the link to the actual document within the drive that you want to share if that makes sense? If you rightclick on the document it should give you the option to share.

Thanks for the post! It really is horrific when it's analysed like that.

Good spot Yozzer, I don't think this has been mentioned before. It will be interesting to learn how MS's prior threatening behaviour is relevant to the case. It seems to be garnering more weight as the story rolls on. Perhaps he was openly threatening her which takes away some of the support for...

Totally agree Yozzer

Samantha Eastwood's devastated ex-fiance and family lay flowers for tragic midwife

I am sure the earlier reports stated that SE and MS had had a 'falling out' prior to her disappearance, but I cannot for the life of me find the article now. At that point it certainly didn't read like a tryst gone wrong, I think that is perhaps what led us down the path of dispute of the shoddy...