I didn't mind the crazed rambling convoluted dribble today, from either Mr Byrne or Gerard... it was extremely informative, gem after gem after gem... Mr Byrne is paid to do it but Gerard does it for free, so I paid more attention because this is his choice.. he chose to do this, out of desperation, which I doubt, but out of a deep and profound need to re-paint and re-establish the former invention of himself that had been second nature to him..
Every day, he got up and did this story to himself, and to whatever audience was silly enough to indulge him..
The unintentional comedy of it was exquisite, and it may go on for some time.. I relish this.
I was intrigued by Doc Watsons question, why the Kholo Creek?? I know nothing about the topography of the area.. in the beginning, the location of her body was too close to home and not far enough away from home for it not to be a local. A very local local. I don't think it was chosen at random, either.. there is significance in the burying place of Alison.. possibly significance even unknown to the killer, possibly glaringly obvious to the killer, but it , by the very virtue of it being exactly where it was , a practiced and rehearsed run at it makes more sense to me than a panicked hurl in the dark...
I think kholo because it's far enough to give time for DNA evidence to disperse but close enough to be be found so he could claim insurance.
You know what? I'm done with this.
I recall seeing this on the 20th April on the news that she'd disappeared. At that point I just hoped she'd be found. I saw his interview soon after, and thought that was odd, but not much more.
As it went on, I got more invested. Then I found this place. I kept an open mind and swayed from innocent to guilty. After the committal, I was leaning more to guilty.
As this trial commenced, I decided to look with fresh eyes. And I have. I have kept an open mind, but been frustrated with both sides and their casual approach (but I guess this is not law and order)
I haven't read all of today's proceedings, as I've been flat out at work. But I have read enough to completely change my view. After the defence banging on and now GBC banging on about how effing awesome he is, whilst tarnishing the image of the woman he supposedly loved and adored, i'd be voting guilty. It's a classic case of glossing over the details and turning up the volume on the positives. You don't do that if you've nothing to hide. My kids do it all it all the time.
IMO this was a massive error in judgement. He is contradicting himself all over the place. I don't believe him and I don't trust him. He has not told the truth to his wife, his mistress, his friends, his own family, so why would he tell total strangers the truth?
I really hope the prosecution are sharpening their pencils over the next few days, it's game on guys.
He is acting disgracefully and I am gobsmacked he has no concept of this. Unbelievable.
Now... What on earth will the defence witnesses have to say? Aside from completely contradict what the prosecution witnesses have to say? Come on PT, it's time to channel poirot and nail someone to the wall. Enough of the wallflower act.
ETA: forgot to say I'm completely nauseated by this whole thing and I just can't stomach any more of his lies. I'm tuning out. I hope that the verdict reflects the truth of the circumstances and justice is delivered where it is deserved.