Even when the DT would object she never skipped a beat. It was really fun to watch her in action.MR was really connected with them. She was in her zone and the way she carried herself, things she said, seemed to indicate they were very receptive. She had them. She was outstanding. The only thing missing was the mic drop.
Today I don't care to argue trial tactics or evidence.
I am just crushingly sad.
Lil' Joey - Summer's little mini me.
Gianni - Joey's little mini me.
Lil' Joey only got to be 3 for a few days.
He never got to have his birthday party.
Gianni would have been 5 that year.
That's a big birthday for a little guy.
Plus when you are a July baby you get fireworks for your birthday too.
He never even got to turn 5.
I have a 3 year old, he'll be 4 in July. Very cool dude with long hair, only wavy not curly. It gives me nightmares to think about what Summer may have gone through trying to protect her baby boys.
No matter what the verdict is, nothing can ever bring this family back. That's the horrible reality of this case. We will never know what they may have done with their lives and how they might have changed the world.
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Even when the DT would object she never skipped a beat. It was really fun to watch her in action.
I wholeheartedly agree.OT: I'm baaack!
It has been the longest days being completely cutoff from posting with all of you. I want to give a big shout out of deepest appreciation to Tricia, and her dedicated staff/Mods for working tirelessly in order to fix the glitch, I've had making me unable to post! Also I want to thank so many of you who have tried to help me in every way you possibly could as well. You all know who you are! Hugs to you all.
Now!
Since I could read all of your post thank goodness, I admit I was surprised when I read your post about MR!
I watched every minute of her closing argument. I was riveted the entire time how well she dismantled the DTs blah, blah, blahs. It didn't take her long to unwind or unpack it all either. I was glued to every single word she told the jury. Imo, she came across as forthright, honest, and very trustworthy.
Imo, she handled it very well by reminding the jurors this case isn't about the lawyers. It totally showed how trite, and immature the DTs behavior was during their closing where many times they made it more about THEMSELVES than the murder trial itself. There was no reason for Melissa to discuss it any further. The jurors knew exactly what she was saying.
I wasn't there in the courtroom of course, but I have watched more trial closings by prosecutors, and defense attorneys than I can even begin to remember now. I have no reason to think MR didn't have the full attention of all of the jurors.
Imo, she came across very well, and totally prepared. She presented it all in a succinct fashion... easy for all of the jurors to understand as she laid out all the true CE facts in the case one by one.
I believe MR has a very bright future as a prosecutor. She has the ability to connect, and show who the case is really about.
IMHO
Did you hear McGee's comeback to that? He said "more lies?". Zero class.I wholeheartedly agree.
At times you could have heard a pin drop, which is highly unusual for that courtroom. And so funny how after one of McGee's objections she made a comment like 'we can expect more of those'.
IMO
NO WAY!!!!!Did you hear McGee's comeback to that? He said "more lies?". Zero class.
OT: I'm baaack!
It has been the longest days being completely cutoff from posting with all of you. I want to give a big shout out of deepest appreciation to Tricia, and her dedicated staff/Mods for working tirelessly in order to fix the glitch, I've had making me unable to post! Also I want to thank so many of you who have tried to help me in every way you possibly could as well. You all know who you are! Hugs to you all.
Now!
Since I could read all of your post thank goodness, I admit I was surprised when I read your post about MR!
I watched every minute of her closing argument. I was riveted the entire time how well she dismantled the DTs blah, blah, blahs. It didn't take her long to unwind or unpack it all either. I was glued to every single word she told the jury. Imo, she came across as forthright, honest, and very trustworthy.
Imo, she handled it very well by reminding the jurors this case isn't about the lawyers. It totally showed how trite, and immature the DTs behavior was during their closing where many times they made it more about THEMSELVES than the murder trial itself. There was no reason for Melissa to discuss it any further. The jurors knew exactly what she was saying.
I wasn't there in the courtroom of course, but I have watched more trial closings by prosecutors, and defense attorneys than I can even begin to remember now. I have no reason to think MR didn't have the full attention of all of the jurors.
Imo, she came across very well, and totally prepared. She presented it all in a succinct fashion... easy for all of the jurors to understand as she laid out all the true CE facts in the case one by one.
I believe MR has a very bright future as a prosecutor. She has the ability to connect, and show who the case is really about.
IMHO
I really believe she is great, but that's coming from a person who has Juan Martinez prosecuting the worst of the worst here in Arizona. He's definitely an "acquired taste" for many who first watch him in trial, but for me it was that runner who ended up in the DA's office.
Maybe she didn't appeal to some because she is a woman? Gender bias has reared it's ugly head once again in our society.
I totally agree with you, Force10.
Cabo mentioned most jurors seemed to be in their 40's with one older woman who may be retired.Bernina, my initial criticism didn't have anything to do with her being a woman (not sure you were even directing this at me!) I have to say, I've seen some excellent women prosecutors!
I'm pretty sure they couldn't hear it.NO WAY!!!!!
So disappointed in him.
Did you catch the jury's reaction?
That will be a great podcast. I'm looking forward to hearing his thoughts at the end of this long journey.Hey Everyone,
Just spoke with Patrick McStay. He is thrilled with the closing argument the prosecution put on yesterday. Also, Mr. McStay has offered to come on the Websleuths Podcast when it's all over.
Carry on my friends and thank you for being a part of Websleuths.
Hey Everyone,
Just spoke with Patrick McStay. He is thrilled with the closing argument the prosecution put on yesterday. Also, Mr. McStay has offered to come on the Websleuths Podcast when it's all over.
Carry on my friends and thank you for being a part of Websleuths.
Hey Everyone,
Just spoke with Patrick McStay. He is thrilled with the closing argument the prosecution put on yesterday. Also, Mr. McStay has offered to come on the Websleuths Podcast when it's all over.
Carry on my friends and thank you for being a part of Websleuths.
I second that. It's gone on for much too long. I truly hope this is the END.I just hope that he gets justice for his family as he deserves to. I can not even begin to understand what he has lost and I hope it doesn’t drag on for years to come.