Recent content by Gloria Olive

Hi all, a few random points I keep thinking about when I read this thread. By means of background I am an Australian who has been living in London since 2002. Two large suitcases is a lot of luggage and I expect this would have attracted an excess luggage surcharge. I’ve completed departure...

When Levi Bellfield was initially brought in for questioning by the Met he was charged with rape and assault of his partner and former partners rather than the murders of Amelie Delagrange and Marsha McDonnell. This ensured he was behind bars while the police continued to build the evidence...

Do we know how the search area was determined so early? I have been wondering if CCTV of the van’s journey would have helped. My condolences to all of Samantha’s friends and family.

I’m pretty confident that the case will go to trial but ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ may be a challenging hurdle for the prosecution. Sarah’s testimony (if requested) will be important in this regard... jurors may be influenced by her support for her dad but her behaviour in court this week...

Thanks Morrisa!

Long time lurker here... thanks to those of you who have shared reports of the hearing :) Like many of you I struggle to understand Sarah’s approach. I hope she is getting lots of support from others. Does anyone know what the criteria is for the magistrate to send the case to trial?