I think it was a rage killing.
If the narrative that he’s been moved out for a few months is true… then, it is very possible he came over for the party, maybe they told Maddie they’re getting back together.
If Jenn was knocked out sleeping or not at home yet, he probably tried to abuse Maddie again. After months of respite, and growing into a young woman, Maddie had enough. Tried to fight back, he most likely either strangled her or he hits her hard enough.
Jen comes home or he wakes her up. Tells her it was an accident.
She covers for him.
not being critical of you or anyone's opinion.
I do not understand why a scenario of JS being drugged is a suggested reason for her being unaware if something happened sunday nite into the morning. there is absolutely no information available JS was drugged that nite or at any time in the past. its human nature to want to hear a reason we can wrap our heads around, but unfortunately, sometimes its as simple as a parent passing the baton when it comes to care for their child without much thought.
he didnt have a job, mostly off than on. he had extensive opportunities if JS was working outside of the home. or any time she left the home for periods of time. the sheer number of documented abuse is evidence he had easy access.... Madeline was probably alone in his care alot.
if one goes with the thought process 'she had no idea' what was happening between SS and Madeline, ok, place her away from the home when ALL separate events of the abuse occurred coupled with Madeline never disclosed and Madeline did not have any physical presentation of abuse. but its very possible it occurred while JS was home and allowed them to be alone together with the door closed and she didnt blink.
many are hopeful she was simply a mom who didnt want to get up that morning and made arrangements and didnt want to be judged.... but why not just say 'I made arrangements to sleep in and BF took her to school..here is what he told me'. instead, she presented it as a joint event, but then the listener has to put the pieces back to see there was no 'we' travelling together to school.
was there a 'we' sunday nite into the morning? thats the big question.
press conference: when asked about long they were in a relationship: LE said they are still investigating how long SS and JS were in a relationship...sheesh....that needs an investigation and cannot be answered outright?