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I think like a lot of people, I suspected from the outset that this was a case of premeditated murder, and was certainly never self defence. During the original trial, and in posts here back in 2017, I was desperate to know just how big or small the paving stone/brick used to kill Jason was...

The reason I asked if evidence of the change in beneficiary of the insurance policy could be admitted to the retrial is that it could provide motive for premeditated murder. Ok, probably not strictly necessary for 2nd degree murder, but it would certainly influence a jury and make a...

With a retrial, could the evidence about the change in beneficiary of Jason's insurance policy be admitted? As far as I recall it couldn't be used in the original trial because of the way it was obtained by the police.

I know, I get confused with all the initials too. Happily, I have hit upon a solution that alleviates the problem a little. From now on, I am going to refer to TM as T643182, and MM as 1551729. That should make things simpler.

I have been catching up on the posts and news. I feel joy and relief at the verdict but I dont feel triumphant at the sentencing. I think the sentencing was just and fair and I think the good women and men of the jury, the judge, prosecution, sherrifs dept and all witnesses deserve our...

A couple of problems with TM testimony here. TM says he is going 'upstairs to calm them down'. If this is true it means (a) SM was awake and (b) TM knew it was not a burglary - so why bring a bat upstairs to 'calm them down'?

If TM testimony is true and I dont believe it is IMO, then TM and MM had an opportunity to flee just before TM allegedly charged JC. So self defence is out the window IMO.

Sorry to post on my own post, but what I meant to add is that, if I am right, then they could not have called 911 when Jason 'went down'.

I think they were wearing underclothes/pyjamas and changed before EMS and LE arrived. The clothes that were examined were probably what they changed OUT of perhaps? All IMO.

I think the only chance the defence has of proving the 'overkill ' was necessary is to portray Jason as I described in an earlier post as a 'Godzilla like creature ' as a result of a mix of alcohol and the trazadone. However how would the 'Godzilla like creature ' be calm enough to say to TM 'I...

I tend to agree. I don't think she intended to kill him, but I think she attacked him because she was angry that he was going to leave and take everything away. She was angry at the audacity of him deciding to leave. This is just my own opinion. On the other hand, I sometimes think because of...

I am so glad that you and your family have - bravely, in my opinion - chosen to bear witness. It is because of actions like yours, irrespective of what the verdict is, there will be a true account of the crime commited IMO. For that, if for nothing else, I thank you, and salute your integrity...

Excellent point. Also if the overhead light was smashed, wouldn't you worry about striking 'your little girl' in darkness IF she were being held by JC?

Also, again just a theory, could the civil case citing SM , be washing or diisposing of the blood stained clothing? JMO

My theory is that they changed their clothes and cleaned themselves up, before calling 911. The blood on TM could have been from turning the body over and the blood on MM hair could have dripped from the paving stone as she lifted it over her head to administer more blows. JMO.

Yes, but to then apologise 'mid assault ' and to continue with the (alleged) assault, doesn't sound like something spontaneous and uncontrolled. If JC did actually respond as the defence claim, would an experienced ex FBI officer be quite likely to 'talk him down' ?

I am Irish, male and lived in Limerck - where Jason came - from for many years. If I were in such a rage, and someone asked me to stop, I doubt I would be so polite. It almost sounds like something out of Pride and Predjudice, if it weren't so horribly tragic. 'I say old boy, unhand my...

I dunno, but I would take a red mark on my neck and losing a strand of hair over having multiple skull fractures resulting in death, any day!

I always thought the paving stone as a class project was an excuse for having it in the bedroom was a bit weak, just like TM alleging he bought a baseball bat for Jack and didn't get round to giving it to him, so it was conveniently beside TMs bed in the basement. Both stories IMO appear...

The allegation of 'concealment and destruction of evidence ' is really interesting, and assuming there is substance to the allegation, it begs the question 'why would anyone conceal and destroy evidence in a case where self defence is argued?'