GUILTY South Africa - Susan Rohde, 47, murdered, Stellenbosch, 24 July 2016 - #2

[Tortoise]

YES.
Weight on door does not affect the lock: it sits there happily.

Actually, didn't Desmond Daniels show how it could be done? Yes, yes he did! He turned the lock!

 

[PrimeSuspect]

What does the weight on the door have to do with turning a screw? Those locks are easy peasy to turn.

I agree, so easy! He didn't even try, this was suspicious and him having showered and fully dressed.

 

[Tortoise]

I agree, so easy! He didn't even try, this was suspicious and him having showered and fully dressed.

And calling the handyman to get a witness who would be traditionally subservient and who he could say was lying. Notice he didn't get any of his fellow conference attendees to assist him with turning the screw.

 

[tmar]

And calling the handyman to get a witness who would be traditionally subservient and who he could say was lying. Notice he didn't get any of his fellow conference attendees to assist him with turning the screw.

 

[Hag]

I agree, so easy! He didn't even try, this was suspicious and him having showered and fully dressed.

Major suspicious points. Not trying to open door, calling for a witness in effect re the lock, and being showered and fully dressed...when did he manage getting himself so prepared for the day?

 

[Hag]

I can’t find the live feed at this point !

 

[tmar]

I can’t find the live feed at this point !

Neither can I.

 

[Dora in the field]

I can’t find the live feed at this point !

 

[Hag]

Thank you Dora...

 

[Dora in the field]

You are welcome Hag!

 

[Dora in the field]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde Defence says the timing of phone call to Spier reception for help is very crucial. VDS alleges that Daniels was coached to write notes claiming to be from that day, of where he was, at what time. @TeamNews24

 

[Dora in the field]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde The defence says Jason was a very good witness. VDS: "If you're good, the State says you are choreographed. If you make mistakes, you are bad. "We expect him to count the number of coils around his wife's neck when he's holding her dead body in his hands". @TeamNews24

 

[Dora in the field]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde VDS concludes that there is an absence of incriminating evidence usually seen in murder cases. He believes Susan died by her own hand, either purposefully or by accident. @TeamNews24

 

[Dora in the field]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde Defence finishes closing arguments. Prosecutor Louis van Niekerk starts reply. @TeamNews24

#Rohde State differs from defence on the credibility and reliability of Desmond Daniels. LVN says there is no indication he was coached. @TeamNews24

#Rohde LVN says the circumstantial evidence adds up... "the accused has not given an acceptable explanation based on logic and probabilities that his version is reasonably, possibly true". @TeamNews24

 

[Dora in the field]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde Judge Salie-Hlophe thanks all parties. I will consider this matter and deliver judgment tomorrow at 10am. Jason appears to be moved by how quick this is and sat with head bowed in dock for a few minutes after court adjourned. @TeamNews24

 

[Dora in the field]

Well, the moment of truth has come! Suicide? Cry for help that led to her accidental death? Murder? We will find out tomorrow at 10:00.

 

[Hag]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde Judge Salie-Hlophe thanks all parties. I will consider this matter and deliver judgment tomorrow at 10am. Jason appears to be moved by how quick this is and sat with head bowed in dock for a few minutes after court adjourned. @TeamNews24

Didn’t expect this. Judgement so soon!

 

[Tortoise]

Jenna Etheridge‏ @JennaEtheridge
#Rohde Judge Salie-Hlophe thanks all parties. I will consider this matter and deliver judgment tomorrow at 10am. Jason appears to be moved by how quick this is and sat with head bowed in dock for a few minutes after court adjourned. @TeamNews24

Ah that seals it for me. It'll be not guilty.

LVN wasted his final opportunity also.

 

[Hag]

Ah that seals it for me. It'll be not guilty.

LVN wasted his final opportunity also.

Certainly looks that way. Judgement already written up?

 

[Tortoise]

Those of you who watched, how did you feel she took to the defence closing arguments?