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Interesting how a few things in that article had never been reported on before, and highlights how important it is to go to the dang trial oneself to get the true scoop. There seems to have been one main reporter writing on this trial, would have been great to have more takes on what was deemed to be important enough to write about. Verdict will sure be interesting. imo.^^^ Lots of interesting information in this article.
Speculation that Carla was in a the spare room, Rich could have paid his bills but didn’t, yes he was a liar and terrible money manager but not even at the house And def. not a murderer.
There is NO forensic or hard evidence to prove Richard Taylor committed this crime.
The crown says his financial status ‘points towards’ him being the murderer.
MOO, IMO
I was seriously convinced that he did it but now? Not so sure. Uh oh.
ETA. It’s now up to the jury.
I've got to admit... I was starting to question it after reading the articles from closing statements, which had been discussed during trial but not reported on.Thanks everyone for the links, my favorite is the one that says GUILTY!
Thank you for posting this.OMG, I've never heard anything from a judge quite like this before, after the verdict was read. Wow.
Spec article available to read on PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
(search Richard Taylor)
-jury wept as they read their verdict; jury began deliberations at 1pm Wed and reached their verdict at 2:50pm Friday, and had no questions in between.
-Judge: called the killer a “monster” and “pathological liar” who lit the victims' bedroom on fire then likely held the door shut while they burned alive. “You were a very unusual criminal. … How you turned out this way with your background is beyond me. You’re a monster and you should never see the light of day.”
-Judge: told the full court that if he'd been the trier of fact in this case, he too would have found Taylor guilty on both counts. He spoke directly to Taylor, who sat expressionless, saying he believes Taylor broke into the home and poured a flammable liquid on their bedroom floor. “You threw that match,” he said emotionally. When Alan later said it was Rich who did it, and the door had been blocked: “I infer that he saw you and he went to the door and you closed that door and those two people burned alive. … How you could do that to your loving mother and Alan Rutherford is beyond imagination.”
-Judge: “In times of tragedy, real heroes reveal themselves. He couldn’t get that door open because you were on the other side, blocking it. He went out that window and he did everything he could to return, knowing he was going to die, to save his wife. … He even thought about his dogs. … He was brave enough and strong enough to go to the neighbour’s door to tell all of us with his dying breath that you did it. If he hadn’t done that, you would have got away with this.”
-Judge: spoke to Alan’s daughter, Amelia, who is expecting Alan’s grandchild. “You should tell his grandchildren that he is as fine a man as ever could be,” Skarica said.
-Alan's two daughters left no dry eyes when reading their victim impact statements. Jurors, court staff and police officers wiped away tears. Both women recalled they weren’t allowed to touch Alan at the hospital because police told them his body was evidence. “He died around 3 p.m., July 9, without being hugged goodbye,” Alison said.
-Judge: told the court there was another hero in this case, and asked Det. Troy Ashbaugh of HPS to stand; Ashbaugh looked overwhelmed as he stood. Judge said in his 40 years as a lawyer and judge, “that interview is the most skilled and professional interview I have ever seen.” Ashbaugh, is an expert interrogator brought in to interview the accused in many homicide cases. Ashbaugh interviewed Taylor for 8 hours when he was arrested in 2019, drawing out much of the evidence that laid the groundwork for this trial and conviction.
-Taylor's wife sat in the middle of the courtroom throughout the trial, and sobbed loudly when the verdict was read. The judge told Taylor he was likely the cause of his wife’s depression - “We heard that your wife suffered from depression,” he said. She had zero control over money and for years, despite working fulltime, she had no bank card or credit card. “You inflicted great pain on her as well, she’s still in love with you in my opinion.” Taylor's wife flipped the bird at the judge.
-When asked if he’d like to say anything, Taylor mumbled about not having anything prepared, then said, “No.” Shortly after, he was led away to commence his two automatic life sentences, served concurrently, with no chance of parole for 25 years. Judge: “Unfortunately, I have to make it concurrent,” he said, citing a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that struck down consecutive life sentences. Judge said if that option was available, he'd make Taylor serve one life sentence followed by another. The judge saved his final words for the jury, “How could anyone do something like this?”
It was speculation (i.e. defense speculation) that Carla was in spare room.^^^ Lots of interesting information in this article.
Speculation that Carla was in a the spare room, Rich could have paid his bills but didn’t, yes he was a liar and terrible money manager but not even at the house And def. not a murderer.
There is NO forensic or hard evidence to prove Richard Taylor committed this crime.
The crown says his financial status ‘points towards’ him being the murderer.
MOO, IMO
I was seriously convinced that he did it but now? Not so sure. Uh oh.
ETA. It’s now up to the jury.
By the same token, it seems it was prosecution speculation that Carla was in the marital bedroom. She was reportedly found by firefighters backing away from the spare bedroom. Her body was burned 55%, and her COD was smoke inhalation - in comparison to Alan, whose body was 95% burned and he died of burns. I think since Carla wasn't found in any bed or bedroom, both sides have speculated as to their sleeping arrangements that night? Upon reflection at the end of this trial and after reading a different, and fuller, reporting from someone other than the main reporter who attended and reported each day, if Carla was in the marital bed/bedroom, I am wondering how Carla managed to:It was speculation (i.e. defense speculation) that Carla was in spare room.
Just watch the video of Rich being interviewed by police. He held his cane tightly in front of him (while he was sitting!) exaggerating his disability. He was a poor actor.
Also, his murdered step father said he was the person who was the arsonist. The guy was dying a painful death and he called Rich Taylor out. I think that's pretty strong evidence!
I have to disagree with you. This guy is guilty.
Hello -- Very good analysis..we appear to live in a time where anything that gets published is believed to be truth.. and if it comes from the Criminal Justice System; then it must be true... Our brains have grown lazy and we wait on others to do our analysis.. then portray Sheep Mentality!OMG, I've never heard anything from a judge quite like this before, after the verdict was read. Wow.
Spec article available to read on PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
(search Richard Taylor)
-jury wept as they read their verdict; jury began deliberations at 1pm Wed and reached their verdict at 2:50pm Friday, and had no questions in between.
-Judge: called the killer a “monster” and “pathological liar” who lit the victims' bedroom on fire then likely held the door shut while they burned alive. “You were a very unusual criminal. … How you turned out this way with your background is beyond me. You’re a monster and you should never see the light of day.”
-Judge: told the full court that if he'd been the trier of fact in this case, he too would have found Taylor guilty on both counts. He spoke directly to Taylor, who sat expressionless, saying he believes Taylor broke into the home and poured a flammable liquid on their bedroom floor. “You threw that match,” he said emotionally. When Alan later said it was Rich who did it, and the door had been blocked: “I infer that he saw you and he went to the door and you closed that door and those two people burned alive. … How you could do that to your loving mother and Alan Rutherford is beyond imagination.”
-Judge: “In times of tragedy, real heroes reveal themselves. He couldn’t get that door open because you were on the other side, blocking it. He went out that window and he did everything he could to return, knowing he was going to die, to save his wife. … He even thought about his dogs. … He was brave enough and strong enough to go to the neighbour’s door to tell all of us with his dying breath that you did it. If he hadn’t done that, you would have got away with this.”
-Judge: spoke to Alan’s daughter, Amelia, who is expecting Alan’s grandchild. “You should tell his grandchildren that he is as fine a man as ever could be,” Skarica said.
-Alan's two daughters left no dry eyes when reading their victim impact statements. Jurors, court staff and police officers wiped away tears. Both women recalled they weren’t allowed to touch Alan at the hospital because police told them his body was evidence. “He died around 3 p.m., July 9, without being hugged goodbye,” Alison said.
-Judge: told the court there was another hero in this case, and asked Det. Troy Ashbaugh of HPS to stand; Ashbaugh looked overwhelmed as he stood. Judge said in his 40 years as a lawyer and judge, “that interview is the most skilled and professional interview I have ever seen.” Ashbaugh, is an expert interrogator brought in to interview the accused in many homicide cases. Ashbaugh interviewed Taylor for 8 hours when he was arrested in 2019, drawing out much of the evidence that laid the groundwork for this trial and conviction.
-Taylor's wife sat in the middle of the courtroom throughout the trial, and sobbed loudly when the verdict was read. The judge told Taylor he was likely the cause of his wife’s depression - “We heard that your wife suffered from depression,” he said. She had zero control over money and for years, despite working fulltime, she had no bank card or credit card. “You inflicted great pain on her as well, she’s still in love with you in my opinion.” Taylor's wife flipped the bird at the judge.
-When asked if he’d like to say anything, Taylor mumbled about not having anything prepared, then said, “No.” Shortly after, he was led away to commence his two automatic life sentences, served concurrently, with no chance of parole for 25 years. Judge: “Unfortunately, I have to make it concurrent,” he said, citing a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that struck down consecutive life sentences. Judge said if that option was available, he'd make Taylor serve one life sentence followed by another. The judge saved his final words for the jury, “How could anyone do something like this?”
Hello -- Very good analysis..we appear to live in a time where anything that gets published is believed to be truth.. and if it comes from the Criminal Justice System; then it must be true... Our brains have grown lazy and we wait on others to do our analysis.. then portray Sheep Mentality!
We've become a nation that's easily bought and sold -- Like you, I also like to do my own analysis, especially when I start reading and all the clues are miles apart. I first heard of the case on, May 09, 2022 (Juror selection compromised), and immediately started following the case.. then began writing and analyzing anything found online. Like you I found many holes in the Prosecution case.. and am Not convinced Richard Taylor murdered anyone!
However, I also found that Taylor's own Attorny Jennifer Pennman, gave him to the Prosecution.. Prosecution needed to show that, Taylor is capable of lying.. and from there they worked on the jury.. constant juror tampering occurred.. to ensure the verdict was conclusive.
I will Never do Jury duty, because I have degrees in Social Science and Criminal Justice.. Jurors are composed of individuals who have no formal training or experience in Law.. How fair is such a system? Trial/s Presided over by a Judge/s hold better expectation at truth finding..
Thanks for Posting!