Right. Could that come tomorrow? Perhaps she gets called as a "sentencing mitigation" expert? But then, if she had enough data on KA's mental "issues" I would think the defense would have called her earlier. Should be interesting.
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Not disagreeing with you. Just thinking they felt they had to "support her" in some manner by speaking, and they surely weren't going to bash her even if they did think she's guilty, so I assume they spoke to possibly get her a lesser sentence.I don't doubt KA has been selling herself to her family & friends as being innocent -- set up by CS!
They came to court to learn the evidence for the first time-- like the rest of us.
I think if her family knew a month ago what they know today, they would have urged, pleaded with KA to take the guilty plea agreement offered to KA in October.
KA is very manipulating. She controlled her family too.
KA is cruel, cruel, dagger to the heart evil.
It wasn't enough for her to take the daughter/sister Mo, but she also made the Wilsons live through a trial and hear her screams and the gunshots that pierced her body.
Something very wrong with KA.
IMO, KA also uses yoga for a different purpose.
What is yoga and how does it work?
Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being.
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I think she was "on call" to go down a certain path (crime of passion related). If the verdict had taken several hours it might have been worth having her testify but the verdict was swift so no point in antagonizing the jurors with that line of thought. Or, KA herself didn't want any of her prior mental/emotional issues (if she has any) that she has worked so hard to conceal to be brought out by the state in response to the good Dr.'s testimony (which might have happened).
Since we are not privy to the verdict forms, it’s hard to tell. IIRC all we have ever heard is that she can be sentenced up to 99 yrs.
Hmm, interesting. But others who were sworn in to testify were not allowed to appear in court, like Colin, her sister, etc., so why would this MD have been allowed in the courtroom watching whereas others were not?
I don't know if they can keep calling witnesses after both sides have rested in the sentencing phase. IMO I think when the jury comes back tomorrow morning they will be given their instructions and then sent to their room. I believe the Judge will outline mitigation and aggravating factors in the instruction but I don't know for sure.Right. Could that come tomorrow? Perhaps she gets called as a "sentencing mitigation" expert? But then, if she had enough data on KA's mental "issues" I would think the defense would have called her earlier. Should be interesting.
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Was she in the courtroom? I missed so many tweets and posts much to my dismay.
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I read yesterday she slid in next to someone, late in the day, and we thought she'd be called, but I can't recall where I read that.
Good points. Why do you think, then, that Dr. Maureen Burrows, forensic psychiatrist, was a potential witness, but was never called?
Maybe the good doctor herself said she couldn't help so they struck her name from the list? Wish I knew.
I just followed a trial in FL, and in that case, if a witness was accepted as an expert witness by the court, they were allowed to watch testimony. Otherwise, witnesses were not allowed in court other than to testify.
I agree. My understanding is that the jury will begin deliberating penalty as soon as court begins, and KA can be sentenced to anywhere from 5 to 99 years in prison. I predict she will get the maximum.
