DANIEL MORCOMBE TRIAL
Brett Peter Cowan, 43, will face court from November 6, with the proceedings expected to last about a week.
It will give his lawyers and prosecutors the chance to hear arguments before the matter goes to trial, which has previously been estimated to last six weeks.
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With all due respect J-Diggety, I would like to humbly disagree with you.
I am no-where near Brisbane or Kholo Creek Bridge, but if I were; I would like to pause right there. Add a flower or two. And it would be to remember Allison Dickie (unfortunately Baden Clay), and all that she represented. So much for womanhood, motherhood. And a woman caught up situation way outside her square. Her understanding. Her conception of what is right and proper, true and real.
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I think from reading this in the news today that the trial of GBC will not commence until the new year. Moo
I could be wrong of course.
Any ideas on how long GBC's court proceedings will likely take with so many witnesses?
You neednt disagree with me.
You are part of the low percentage that does have a big heart and who would genuinely go there to pay your repects. I admire that
My statement was about the stickybeaks who are purely there to have a gawk.
I have not been here for so long....but Allison will never be forgotten in this home.
Hugs to all of you while I am here.
Could have fireworks for the monument I think. :cheers:kay::fireworks2::fireworks2::fireworks2:
Adding this.. I have read from 60 minutes just now that a tell tale sign of suffocation is the inside of the lips show signs of the teeth imprints during the struggle.
As I have read, Dr W mentioned that ABC's face was in such a state that the inside of her lips will not be in evidence.
Hi guys, I haven't been here in awhile with work and family and uni about to start it's been a juggle. Hope everyone is well.
I like the monument and was actually a little shocked it was placed where Allison was found. A forum I'm involved in on facebook had a few people criticize it asking who is paying for it etc... It just sickens me to think people are having a whinge about something so little when someone has lost their mother, their daughter, their best friend... and no-one mentioned GBC being eligible for Legal Aid which will cost a massive amount more!
I think we will be seeing people illegally turning right in to the carpark on Mt Crosby Road, which could make it a little scary to drivers. People are still flying up my butt when it gets to the 60 zone and I've even seen overtaking on the bridge now. People are just becoming too impatient.
Need Alioops - what is a pre-trial hearing? Is this something new that has been introduced to drag out the court proceedings even more. I thought things just went from committal to trial.
I'm still checking in every few days and saw the above from Flinders.
If you've read the autopsy report (not recommended for those who may be a little squeamish, and who'd rather remember Allison as she was in life), the lips and most of the facial tissues were not useful for forensic purposes. I won't go into detail for obvious reasons.
I think everything is just on hold as far as WS goes, on this case. However, just because nothing much seems to be happening, don't be under the misapprehension that the case is on the back burner as far as the QPS and FSS (Forensic Science Services) are concerned - they are still working hard on crossing 't's, dotting 'i's, and looking into numerous other possible leads to make sure that this thing is sewn up tighter than a nun's knickers, as they say.
The main thing I find disconcerting is this whole withdrawal by GBC's legal team, his application for Legal Aid, and his demands for very particular (and senior) solicitor and counsel. I would love to see how this plays out eventually - particlarly if the Legal Aid system were to tell GBC that he takes whoever the duty solicitor happens to be on the day he is allocated one. And that is not inferring that the duty solicitor is no good - just that he shouldn't get a choice, IMHO.
I've been wondering if his request has been accepted or rejected. I don't think I've seen anything official. Anyone know? If not, when does this happen? I agree dr w, I think you should be appointed whomever is on the books and has capacity. It doesn't seem right to be able to choose your representation and have everyone else foot the bill. Moo.