<practicing> I put it to you that...
Perhaps Oscar invites danger into his life. He is a dichotomy for sure. Paranoid to the point of unreasonable recklessness that he feels he needs a pistol loaded with hollow point 100% deadly bullets meant to inflict the worst injuries, but wants to have more lax security when it suits him.
I believe while security is a concern, it is not quite to the level that requires someone on the second floor of their home to forgo opening a window. First floor, yes, absolutely, and I keep my own home properly locked. Second floor when it would be extremely difficult for anyone to get up to that area is fine for an open window, as long as one is reasonable.
Oscar lived in a gated and secure enclosure. He had 2 guard dogs! The worst danger for anyone in that community was likely more from Oscar than from any potential intruder. I mean, who was the one with the always loaded pistol with the trigger-happy finger?
I believe he is, Sorrell. It is his job, his career , his chosen career, to be a prosecutor and not a defence lawyer.. it stands to reason he appreciates which side of the fence he sits on. I honestly do not believe the State would charge the great and heroic Oscar with this macabre and bizarre murder without a solid and arguable base..
Nels is confident in his witnesses.. and keep in mind, we get a clue of how much 'leeway', as one could put it, that Roux is getting, that Nels will get..
Nels will get exactly and perfectly the same ( and what people think is extended ) leeway as Roux appears to have so far.. not a jot more, nor a jot less..
By the way, the one new vernacular I've learned from following this trial is the use of "I put it to you..." So, I've been using it on my cat (because well, she's the only other living being in my home). She was neither impressed nor amused.
However, she too thinks Oscar is a murdering but she's willing to forgive him for some tasty treats. I believe that would be considered "bribery!"
Heh.. it must be catching.. I've been saying to my dog.. 'in all fairness' at which point she now gives me a bit of lip.
She thinks Oscar is a murderous lying <modsnip>, and a talented vomiter.
Well your dog certainly can see talent in the voluminously vomitus Mr. Petrorius. I therefore put it to you... your dog is one intelligent canine of distinguished taste. I'm sure you must realize your dog is answering back, "there clearly is no fairness or I would be in complete control of the pantry and fridge!"
It's probably not just a little ironic that Oscar's 2 guard dogs are likely better behaved and more trustworthy than their master. woof!
Wouldn't it still be culpable homicide? Is anyone suggesting Oscar should just walk?
Thanks Zhooter!
I'm sure you've all discussed this before but do you know if Stipp said in his testimony whether the bathroom window (that Oscar said was open when he entered the bathroom to check on 'the noise') was open or closed?
Thanks!
Thank you to Nearly Nicked for the link to the BBC documentary. It is odd that there seemed to be an escalating pattern of aggressiveness. I gather he is very territorial with gf's. Such controlling behaviour is very unhealthy in relationships. I wonder if he suffered some sort of mild brain damage in that boating accident (or was it a car accident?). Anyway, I'll hang up my psychiatric hat for tonight. I so appreciate hearing everyone's take on this case. G'night m'ladies and m'lords.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MedbKo8mgs
I'm intrigued by the comments from RS's agent at the end of this documentary. She claims that RS was overwhelmed by the relationship with OP.
Thank You for posting this.
One of the particularly heartwarming quotes in the video by someone who knew Reeva was this one:
"Whenever you saw her, you would want to see her again tomorrow."
The tragic fact is that no one will see Reeva again tomorrow, or any day after that.
I pray that all the yesterdays, all the memories, will bring some comfort to her mother and her father, to her friends, and to all those lucky people whose lives she touched during her short time here on this Earth, and that their happy memories will help them get through all the tomorrows without her.
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/14/reeva-steenkamp-friends-shock-at-loss
Closed.
Media not allowed to take video or photos of the door![]()
Sorry guys, I know I'm late....but what??? What is wrong with taking pics of the door??? This is getting bizarre.
Btw the ONLY person helped by no media pics of the door aka bullet holes, is OSCAR. SA should be asking why???? Why does this get to have special consideration????