Of course circumstantial evidence can result in a conviction, I have never disputed that fact. However, my observation of responses from many posters leaves me believing their fair and impartial consideration of the evidence stopped after the judge ruled the PT case could go forward. Many of the critical points made by the PT in their OS have been successfully challenged by the DT witnesses. As a result of some recent testimony the PT is even considering changing the date of the disappearance. If that happens that puts in doubt all PT evidence connected to the evening of 2/4/10. There may have been others (and not CM) who might be placed at the scene of the disappearance if the date is changed. The PT has not yet proven the location of the murders. We know it's possible that other vehicles can be traced to the Fallbrook house during the 4th-6th time period. I also listened as the judge stated the PT shouldn't be pushing for a mistrial when McGee and Maline requested a delay, because it would not be beneficial to their side. I have listened and watched all testimony available from both sides. No one has proven to me that CM murdered the 4 McStay family members. It doesn't matter what my opinion is, however I don't believe I am the only person who has this doubt. moo
Morning TB!
I don't remember the PT changing the timeline to the 5th.
What I do recall is they asked a hypothetical question about the early morning hours of the 5th to get the witness to admit it still doesnt clear CM even it did happen on the early morning of the 5th as the DT is claiming.
I thought it was a masterful hypothetical question the PT asked that showed the jury it still doesnt mean CM is not the killer, and getting the DT witness to admit it. Priceless.
Imo, the PT has not changed the date to the 5th. Hypothetical questions are often asked in trials, and can be quite compelling at times.
Imo, this hypothetical question was a great question to ask because it showed even if they go by the DT claim of the 5th it doesn't rule out CM as the murderer.
He is still right in the thick of the murders. CMs whereabouts during these important timelines/days/dates will matter to the jury. Imo.
Even years later he still has no iron clad verifiable alibi during the important times in question. In fact CM seems to have a big alibi establishing problem that has been very inconsistent. Not good. Jurors pay very close to any, and all inconsistent statement ever made by the defendant on trial.
Imo they will have transcripts in the deliberation room with them showing how CM has made many inconsistent statements. This will not go unnoticed by his jury.
They will matter imo because the jurors knows the truth stays the same never changing, but telling falsehoods do change when the defendant can't remember all the lies they have told previously.
DK has a much better verifyable alibi that the DT has failed to shake. Imo.
However the DT has yet to produce a verifiable sound alibi for the most important person connected in this trial. CM. It's his failure to produce one that will be of most importance to the jury for they are there sitting in judgement of CM, and not others. CM will be the number one they hone in on focusing on him in great detail, imo.
While you may think the jury will just believe the words said by the defendant's family members just because they said so, I do not.
Even if their statements had been consistent throughout, which has not been the case, the jury is very aware they have the most vested interest to put the defendant in the best light more than anyone.
Imo, the jury will look at the evidence that is verifiable instead, and what they show them. CMs family alibi testimony will not be considered one way or the other. Imo.
So imo, the DT has yet to move the goal one inch by being able to rule CM out as the killer of all 4 victims. They also have failed to support the SODDI.
Even I have been surprised they have put forth such weak evidence about DK, and the other 4 mysterious killers seems to have vanished into thin air.
Especially when they are asking this jury to totally disregard all of the CE pointing only to the CM, and no other.
Jmho