lonetraveler
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Wow, Defense is waiving their closing argument,.
Thanks for the article Buf. I still want him segregated on death row
Holy smokes defense waived closing.
I want him to be given death because that is the only punishment that fits the crimes he did.
I want him to be locked away in a single cell so he cant boast to others about what all he did to Cherish.
I was appalled to see the other jail-mate ask him about Cherish's little bottom. He is a damn creep too, imo, and if left in general population he will have his own group of admirers who are pedophile creeps and offenders themselves.
Florida is NOT CA where they never execute anyone. I want him to know he is a dead man walking, and once dead he will be in the pits of Hell where he belongs.
IMO
That has to be some kind of a precedent?! (But probably has been done before.) What is the significance of that?
How long do you think the jury will be out and do they have to deliberate now on the DP, or do they just deliberate now on guilty or not guilty?
Great questions thanks for asking them. I don’t think there will be much deliberation.
That has to be some kind of a precedent?! (But probably has been done before.) What is the significance of that?
How long do you think the jury will be out and do they have to deliberate now on the DP, or do they just deliberate now on guilty or not guilty?
I'm so glad the defense gave no closing argument. I feel bad for both of those attorneys who clearly know there is no defense for this piece of ****.
I want him to be given death because that is the only punishment that fits the crimes he did.
I want him to be locked away in a single cell so he cant boast to others about what all he did to Cherish.
I was appalled to see the other jail-mate ask him about Cherish's little bottom. He is a damn creep too, imo, and if left in general population he will have his own group of admirers who are pedophile creeps and offenders themselves.
Florida is NOT CA where they never execute anyone. I want him to know he is a dead man walking, and once dead he will be in the pits of Hell where he belongs.
IMO
That has to be some kind of a precedent?! (But probably has been done before.) What is the significance of that?
How long do you think the jury will be out and do they have to deliberate now on the DP, or do they just deliberate now on guilty or not guilty?
I think they'll be out long enough for all of them to pee and get a drink or snack, then take one vote and be back. 30 minutes max, probably quicker than that.
My understanding is there's a penalty phase after the verdict?
I don't remember at the moment the defense never giving a closing but what could they possibly say to make any difference? Nothing. However; it does bother me that he may use this on an appeal which makes me hope he is the one who told them to not do a CA. If that is the case, the defense will have that on the record.
I think the reason there was trial anyway was so the defendant could get to relive what he had done to Cherish. He seems like so many other sociopaths who loves the limelight when its focusing on the hideous things they have done. He wanted to shock the jury and give them nightmares forever. It was all about control imo.
Joe Duncan even opted for a trial knowing full well the Feds had HIS video tape where he videoed the entire weeks long horrific abuses he did to Shasta and Dylan including videoing the murder of Dylan.
IMO
My thoughts: State put on a strong case. The evidence and witness testimony was powerful. There was nothing the Defense could say without inciting the jury.
I can only add that Smith knew he had no chance of being set free, but wanted the thrill of a trial. Sounds odd to you and me, but this evil person finds pleasure from other's pain.
I think verdict will be swift.
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In some courses years ago, I was taught:
"In retrospect how could this crime have been prevented?"
I find myself reflecting on this now.