So according to their respective defenses, cameras in the courtroom would have been harming Lori's case, but could benefit Chad? How come, if they are both largely accused of the same crimes? Does it have something to do with witnesses being put under greater pressure with cameras present? Of course they weren't even challenged in Lori's case, so there's a difference, too. Chad probably won't look as nonchalant as Lori.
Just a guess -- Chad is prepared to appear as the bullied, manipulated, love-struck guy strung along by LVD BeachBabe.
He will carefully wear vanilla clothes -- slacks, dress shirt, tie -- conservative hair-- the whole nine yards.
He will appear as EveryMan -- the guy in the back of the bank who somehow keeps your account safe.
The guy at your insurance office who calls the national office when they can't figure out how to apply the payment you sent. The assistant principal in junior high who made sure your contest paperwork was submitted. The guy at the grocery store who finds that personalized cake you ordered.
Every Mormon man in Idaho.
And, he won't flirt with everything wearing pants. Or wearing a skirt.
He'll cry at every mention of Tammy.
Casper Milquetoast, great reference.
He's just like everybody else. If Vanilla Chad can commit a brutal murder, so can
anyone else. Including the fine citizens empaneled & sitting in the jury box.
Evil, bullying, manipulative BeachBabe is already convicted, already declared responsible.
Evil, manipulative Alex Cox was actually responsible, but took the chicken way out before a court found him responsible.
Poor Chad, a mild-mannered mouse trapped by not one but two cats, who enjoyed toying with him for months....
For the material available, imho this defense attorney is doing all the Defense Att'y things.
jmho of course, ymmv, lrr
