Does anyone here see evidence that Ross is in shock? I followed a lot (but not all) of the trial, but don't recall discussion of shock as an explanation for Ross' demeanor. I don't have experience seeing people in shock; so if you do, I'd be interested in your thoughts on the subject?
IMO his only shock is when he learns he is charged and going to a cell.
My now fiance, boyfriend at the time, hit a tree and was injured while skiing. He had a partial collapsed lung and a broken pelvis. As soon as they found him, he begged that the person who called me be calm. He was more worried about how I would be emotionally than he was physically.
When I received the call, I was screaming! I started crying immediately. He was injured, but at the time I did not know to what extent.
I understand this is a very different scenario, and everyone reacts differently. One of the many issues I have with this case is how unemotional BOTH JRH and LH were. One of them, OK that's their personality, but both of them...it's just odd. When you are aware of a potential danger, most people are hyper vigilant about it. In this case, JRH goes on and on about what he should have done to prevent this, he knew what to do, but blatantly didn't do it. For example, put his bag in the back with Cooper, or make a "second look".
To me, JRH saw the hot car scenario as something many people have done, and "got away with", to his own admission, he was aware of a parent whom became an advocate. For LH, this was a real fear, but IMO it was almost like it was not an "if" it would happen, it was a when. I believe she knew this is something he could do, but did not know when it would happen.
Him looking at cruises and nice houses was all part of his fantasy life. LH got on the stand and said they didn't have money for either.
