VERDICT WATCH SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #36

[Dexxie8]

I'm pro-guilt on this one, but that closing felt a little long to me.

Extremely long, way too long. They probably stopped listening, unfortunately. Hoping for the best here.

 

[sleuth_truths]

Emily D Baker

Same. Emily D Baker.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Got a complex case they distilled it nicely.
Hit the high points, excluded the fluff.
Just enough emotion without going all DH on it.
Well done!

 

[mickey2942]

Okay, we know AM is a liar. Stick to the facts of the case.

 

[patriciah]

Extremely long, way too long. They probably stopped listening, unfortunately. Hoping for the best here.

I'm an attorney, and am extremely interested in this trial, and I had trouble staying tuned in.

 

[Elley Mae]

It was the sight of what he had done, cried and head bobbed everytime, him saying, “I been up to it”. The damage to Paul & Maggie that was inflicted on them has to be horrendous.
“I did him so bad”.

Jmo

 

[Twistinginthewind]

Definitely just rolled his eyes a second time. His entire demeanour is like he doesn't have to act anymore.

Yeah, someone probably told him the jury has tuned him out and wasn't looking at him anymore, and all the sniffling and rocking and crocodile tears weren't getting him anywhere and may have even been interpreted as insulting -- they ain't no fools -- so he can drop the theatrics and let his guard down, and now we're seeing the real dealio reptilio side of AM.

MOO

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

AM still throwing daggers at CW, looking a bit frustrated … I’m sure he would like to jump over the defense table and attack CW

Maybe even kill him.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631053080765829120

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631052159713415168

 

[browneyes]

I believe AM is guilty, but that has to be one of the worst closings I have ever listened to. He was all over the place, redundant and boring. He didn’t weave together a story to make it easier on the jurors.

I came in late to this trial, but this courtroom seems a bit unprofessional. From the judge waving that e-mail asking for someone who works there to the guy barking for everyone to be quiet today after the last break. Why does the defense and the defendant not stand for the jury? I also thought judges usually stand as well. I read many comments praising this judge, but he comes across as very grumpy to me. Hopefully the prosecution finishes strong tomorrow.

 

[justtrish]

Ever the thief.

I think pens might be a hot item for them.. I recall he was so excited to win 6 soups and 4 meat sticks or maybe it was the other way around over the football game betting.. maybe pens are a good for trading?

 

[arielilane]

Link suggested by @BeckyF

https://twitter.com/TheEmilyDBaker

 

[General wooster]

Imo, three hours isn't long for a 7 week trial.

Not as long as being dead. That’s who he is speaking for.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631049538231205888

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Creighton Waters is hitting home some good runs IMO. The lie he told the jury about the blue lights being ok'd by former Sheriff Smalls, the Solicitors Badge hanging out of his pocket at the hospital after the boat crash.

Important stuff MOO

Agreed!

One reason CW has been "lengthy" (as some have put it) in his closing statement is this: the jury has not been able to take notes! Any notes. Nada. Nothing.

While many of us here at WS have been viewing the entire proceedings (including the "in-camera" witnesses, etc.), the jury has not seen all of that, and yet...they have no way (short of amazing memories) to recall this extensive information from witnesses. Thus, CW has been walking the jury through the "timeline", helping to neaten things up/clarify in the minds of the jurors.

While yes, it would have been nice had CW used an actual timeline, alas! There are waaaay too many details to simply "fit" into a regular timeline... Hence, CW's ppt slides, many including photographs of the crime scene, of evidence, and even (BEST of all) the dog kennels video (with the "unknown"/s/ third voice).

May each juror recognize his/her responsibility to do the work of being a juror: to bring justice!

 

[BeachSky]

Okay, we know AM is a liar. Stick to the facts of the case.

Hey it’s getting AM to smirk.
Smirking is not a good thing to do at your murder trial. IMO

 

[jjonez]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631053080765829120

https://twitter.com/x/status/1631052159713415168

During the break I heard one of the L&C court reporters say one of the jurors fell asleep briefly, not the “blanket juror”. No way to know if that is accurate. Could that be the issue?
MOO

 

[girlhasnoname]

I think pens might be a hot item for them.. I recall he was so excited to win 6 soups and 4 meat sticks or maybe it was the other way around over the football game betting.. maybe pens are a good for trading?

Maybe he's gonna try and get Buster that $10M life insurance after all? Nah, he loves himself waaaaay too much.

JMO

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Defense may not even have time to deliver their closing today, which means deliberations start tomorrow. I think they go into early of next week.

You don’t think there will be a closing rebuttal by the prosecution?

 

[fred&edna]

Just an FYI

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive " is a very famous quote from Sir Walter Scott's play "Marmion."

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