arielilane
Justice for Liz Barraza
Sidebar (during FTT's testimony)
Aha! I knew it! So I was right that these people all knew each other. I haven’t gotten to this part yet - I’m still on his initial narrative. Catching up! Wow! As we predicted he couldn’t help himself from testifying. He just has to get up there and “charm” everyone into liking him and feeling sorry for him. It may have worked on the CrossFit Queen turned suga momma but not on 12 jurors! JMOJurors are being excused at this time.
Edited: Jurors are being brought back in.
FTT will continue his direct testimony.
So he knew PB prior to the crime, and has been to the Treehouse three times previously. He met Matt once, to inquire about renting.
Is he trying to show that his DNA would be there? moo
It's a very Ted Bundy thing to do. Hate to say it, even Mr. Bundy did a better job than Mr. Tucker!Pro Se defendant redirect
Never seen a defendant (pro se) while testifying on the stand object to prosecution's cross before.wild.
Recess until 2:55 pm ET - next rebuttal.
Tried watching but just couldn't. Had to turn on golf! Please get this over.I don't like this defendant one bit. I think he's a slippery con man and his courtroom behavior infuriates me. But I have a feeling the State hasn't provided enough evidence for the jury to convict him of murder. Closing arguments tomorrow. Will be glad when this trial is over. JMO
Oh Paula! Poor Paula. She is very sick woman who has been manipulated and controlled by Tucker. She is totally in his pocket. But I bet he dumped her after the last hospital visit. She is of no use to him now. My opinionI think Paula Belamonte has been totally udiscredited today in rebuttal. So the only remaining question is does the jury believe Johnson? I say yes. He’s credible. To add to that, the defendant testified that he knew Paula before this incident (specifically he had been to the Treehouse “partying” and sleeping there) and he was hanging out with Rory and Travis the day of the incident. Prosecutor made a good point about why Tucker used a neck gaiter - to hide his recognizable long beard. He was homeless and using drugs at the time - that covers his financial motive as well as his drug seeking behavior. He comes across like the con man he is. Jury will find him guilty. JMO