I completely agree with Tortoise and Alyce. IS's actions have not been those of a caring father, desperate to protect his sons' inheritance. From all that I understand of Helen, she would have protected them financially too, should IS have predeceased her (ha, if only). Had he cared about his...
Thanks BatFace.
Im hoping for guilty, on every count. I do not see how there could be any other verdict, given the evidence presented. I'm not a legal expert by any stretch, and do it is reassuring to read these threads, knowing that the concensous is that he is as guilty as sin.
What IS...
I wonder what happens when one joint owner is convicted of the murder of the other joint owner? Surely a convicted murderer could not benefit financially from the decease 'so estate?
(long time lurker here!)