Whether or not ARG had an ulterior motive behind her final action of causing the death of Botham Jean, I do not know. What I find interesting is that the arrest affidavit is worded oddly. (Disclaimer: I am a “Southerner” who, in speech, uses prepositions liberally and interchangeably. Also, I apologize for playing Monday-morning quarterback):
Here is one example:
1.“….Guyger then
entered the apartment” after firing her handgun twice.
2. “Guyger believed she was
in her apartment and confronted by a burglar when she fired her handgun, striking, and killing him.
BBM
If she were “at” or “outside of” as opposed to “in” her apartment, this would reinforce/support the prior sentence of her entering the apartment after the action of firing her service-issued handgun. But, the use of the word “in” implies she broached Botham Jean’s threshold and encroached upon his private property. Is this not entering unlawfully (trespassing)? Using her handgun to neutralize Mr. Jean with deadly force implies intent; she meant to kill to stop what she deemed an offense to her. Otherwise, there would have been a suggestion of a warning shot (which, IMO, police officers aren’t trained to do). Would an unlawful entry bolster a murder conviction?
I have often wondered why she didn't use her radio. If the door was ajar and she suspected a robbery, why not use your radio and let your colleagues know what you are possibly heading into? If you suspect someone is on your couch watching TV, why not use your radio to get backup? After you shoot the alleged intruder, why not use your radio?
Here is another example:
1. After entering the apartment, ARG “immediately called 911, requesting Police and EMS.”
A few sentences later...
2. “Guyger called 911 from her cell phone requesting an ambulance and police to the offense location.”
So, she had a personal cell phone with her. Then, why wouldn’t this trained off-duty police officer call 911 for assistance regarding a prospective burglary in progress while waiting outside her residence instead of acting alone? The affidavit stipulates Mr. Jean was alerted to her presence but fails to mention any level of threat felt by ARG as a motive to act. Was there more of a threat to her or her possessions to remain outside of the apartment as opposed to entering it? Is it feasible a burglar could exit this apartment from another point (4th story window, right?)? ‘Pretty far to drop without sustaining a broken bone while carting off someone’s property….smh.
In reference to the sentence structure describing the immediate events following ARG’s firing her handgun, IMO this part of the affidavit is segmented; it connotes a narrative of her placing two calls to 911, not one…..wonder why?
