Still Missing Australia - Samantha Murphy, 51, last seen leaving her property to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest, Ballarat, 4 Feb 2024 *Arrest* #13

[Rocket333]

If it goes to trial, he may have to deal with his family knowing a lot more.

He sure will, and he’s in a bit of a bind. Going to trial is the highest‑risk option he can take, because everything will be laid out, but it’s also the only one that lets him keep pretending.

I’ve always had the sense Stephenson looked up to his dad, and in the early court mentions I only recall his mum and a sister attending or being mentioned in the media. His parents packed up and moved away quickly, which shows the impact it was having on them from the beginning — maybe it was obvious even then. Anyway, it’ll be interesting to see who turns up when the trial starts.

 

[BreakingNews]

He sure will, and he’s in a bit of a bind. Going to trial is the highest‑risk option he can take, because everything will be laid out, but it’s also the only one that lets him keep pretending.

I’ve always had the sense Stephenson looked up to his dad, and in the early court mentions I only recall his mum and a sister attending or being mentioned in the media. His parents packed up and moved away quickly, which shows the impact it was having on them from the beginning — maybe it was obvious even then. Anyway, it’ll be interesting to see who turns up when the trial starts.

That is what happens if you dont plead guilty. You have to go to trial where dirty laundry is shared. Sure will be interesting who among his family or friends will be in court to show their support for him. Innocent until proven guilty, though.