Bosma Murder Trial 05.11.16 - Day 47 - Smich Defence commences

[SuperSpy]

I told you guys that Smitch was in the Yukon when the shooting happened !

 

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Smich says Millard told Bosma his friend dropped them off, and was at Tim "When he pulled up there, he looked over at me and said why don't you guys come and follow us, so we don't have to return here after the test drive. I sort of took the hint he wanted me to get into the other vehicle. I got out, Dell pulled a U-Turn, and I got into the Yukon. The keys were in the cupholder ... I started the vehicle and I proceeded to follow."
by Adam Carter 12:29 PM

Smich says this wasn't planned.
by Adam Carter 12:29 PM

Smich says he followed them in the Yukon. "As we were proceeding, we go and he just kept driving until he just pulls over on the side of the road, and I pull over behind him."
by Adam Carter 12:30 PM

Smich says none of this was the plan. "Dell does random things."
by Adam Carter 12:30 PM

 

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Alex Pierson ‏@AlexpiersonAMP 9m9 minutes ago
"We arrived and parked at side of rd. Del was driving. Pedo was there. He was on phone called Mr Bosma we walked over" @AM900CHML

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 10m10 minutes ago
Millard was on his phone. He called #TimBosma and they walked over as he was on the phone.

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 10m10 minutes ago
After they parked, Smich says Millard was on "that phone." "He called the person, who was Mr Bosma, and then we walked over." #Bosma

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 10m10 minutes ago
In Yukon. Pedo with them. Nobody else. Millard called "Mr. Bosma and we walked over. So as he was walking he was on the phone."

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 10m10 minutes ago
#Millard parked his SUV on a side road down from #Bosma home. Only Millard and Smich in truck. Then walked to Bosma's house. @CTVNews

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 9m9 minutes ago
They walked up the driveway. Smich says it was kind of dark out. "There was a lady and a man standing out there." #Bosma

 

[Typhoo1961]

I'm in tears.

 

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Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 10m10 minutes ago
"It was kinda dark out, we walked up the driveway. There was a lady and a man standing out there."

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 10m10 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
'It was dark out. We walked up the driveway. There was a lady and man standing there.' #Bosma #HamOnt

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 10m10 minutes ago
"It was kind of dark out. We walked up the driveway. There was both a lady and a man standing out there. A fairly long driveway."

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 9m9 minutes ago
"It was a fairly long driveway. They greeted us as we were walking up the driveway. Dell spoke to them. He was getting off the phone."

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 9m9 minutes ago
They walked up the driveway. There was a lady and a man standing there. They greeted us as we walked. Dell spoke to them, Smich says. #Bosma

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 10m10 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
'They greeted us as we walked up the driveway. Dell spoke to them.' #Bosma #HamOnt

 

[lclabtech]

I gotta say though... so far, this has a bit of believability to it. :S

 

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molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 10m10 minutes ago
Smich says it was a fairly long driveway. "We walked up there, they greeted us...Dell spoke to them for I don't know how long." #Bosma

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 10m10 minutes ago
"They greeted us as we walked up the driveway...Dell spoke to them for a little bit until Mr. #Bosma exited."

Alex Pierson ‏@AlexpiersonAMP 10m10 minutes ago
"It was kind of dark. We walk up driveway. There was a lady and a man. They greeted us. DM talked to them. Tim came over." @AM900CHML

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 10m10 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Sharlene Bosma sits in the front row, with her head down. #Bosma #HamOnt

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 10m10 minutes ago
Smich says Millard took the lead at the #Bosma house, only he spoke. @CTVNews

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 10m10 minutes ago
Then #TimBosma comes out of the garage, Smich says.

 

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"I'm not sure what was going through his head," Smich says. "This was not part of the plan before."
by Adam Carter 12:31 PM

Smich says it was a sudden stop, but he's not sure exactly where it was.
by Adam Carter 12:32 PM

Smich calls it a "sudden swerve off to the side of the road."
by Adam Carter 12:32 PM

 

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molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 10m10 minutes ago
Then Smich says Mr Bosma came out of the garage. Dungey asks if he's doing anything when he comes out. #Bosma

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 10m10 minutes ago
The #Bosmas appear to be praying for strength during this.

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 10m10 minutes ago
Then #TimBosma came out of the garage, Smich says. Doesn't recall if he saw him on the phone. #Bosma

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 10m10 minutes ago
"I just recall seeing him come out the door," Smich says. Can't recall if he was on the phone. #Bosma

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 10m10 minutes ago
"They were situation near the garage but they walked toward us...he comes out of the garage I believe."

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 10m10 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Sharlene is now crying, she's being comforted. Surrounded by her family and friends. #Bosma #HamOnt

 

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molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
"At that point Mr Bosma and Dell were speaking to each other," he says. "The other 2 individuals were still there." #Bosma

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 10m10 minutes ago
"At that point in time, Mr Bosma and Dell were speaking to each other. The other two individuals were still there," Smich says

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 10m10 minutes ago
#Bosma and #Millard spoke and looked around truck. Smich says he was just watching. @CTVNews

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 10m10 minutes ago
Millard and #Bosma spoke for a little while. They looked at the truck. Smich walked with them. #TimBosma

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 10m10 minutes ago
Sharlene #Bosma is crying in the courtroom as Smich recalls this night.

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 11m11 minutes ago
Millard and #Bosma "speaking to each other." And "looking around the truck.".....Sharlene Bosma crying in court right now.

 

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"Dell gets out of the vehicle ... and he proceeds to walk towards the Yukon, and he was putting what looked to be a gun into his satchel."
by Adam Carter 12:33 PM

"I asked him what's going on ... he was walking quickly ... he said 'I'm taking the truck.'" Millard then grabbed a flashlight from the back of the Yukon.
by Adam Carter 12:34 PM

Smich got out. "That's when I seen a bullet hole through the window and seen Mr. Bosma laying head first on the dash."
by Adam Carter 12:34 PM

 

[spanishshara]

I gotta say though... so far, this has a bit of believability to it. :S

IMO we will never truly know exactly what happened that night - but I think Smich has been more believable than I thought he'd be. And more forthcoming. I keep forgetting they're also involved in Babcock's death and wonder how that testimony will go in the next trial.

 

[SnooperDuper]

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
Sharlene #Bosma and Wayne DeBoer testified about being the other people on the driveway that day.

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 11m11 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Hank Bosma, Tim's father has now put his arm around Mary Bosma - Tim's mother. She is wiping away tears with a tissue. #Bosma #HamOnt

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says he was still ill that night, from the night before. He was still feeling hungover and his shoulder had popped out that morning.

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 10m10 minutes ago
Smich hung over and his shoulder had popped out that morning. "So I was in pain. My shoulder was messed up." #Bosma

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says his shoulder had popped out again so he was in pain.

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says he was still ill from the night before and his shoulder still hurt. It popped out the night before "so I was in pain" Smich says

 

[lclabtech]

He didn't hear a shot? Hmm.

 

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Alex Pierson ‏@AlexpiersonAMP 11m11 minutes ago
"Mr Bosma were speaking. Looking around truck. I was following them. I ws still ill. My shoulder had popped out earlier. I was in pain."

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says he was hung over and had dislocated shoulder the night of #Bosma test drive. @CTVNews

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 11m11 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Smich describes the final moments Bosma was at home, with his wife, before the test drive #Bosma #HamOnt

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says he didn't see Dell until later that night because he had been contacting a doctor. He says the pain was "unbearable." #Bosma

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
"It's too much pain, unbearable," Smich says of his shoulder.

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 11m11 minutes ago
Smich spent day trying to find a doctor. "It was too much pain. It was unbearable."

 

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Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 11m11 minutes ago
Smich says the pain was unbearable at times. #TimBosma

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
So back to night of May 6. Dell and Mr Bosma are going around the truck. #Bosma

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 11m11 minutes ago
Millard hops in the truck with #TimBosma and Smich.

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
Then Dellen gets into the vehicle, and #Bosma gets in. And Smich gets in.

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
Next, "Dell gets in the vehicle, Mr Bosma gets in the vehicle, and I get in as well." #Bosma gives Millard the key to drive.

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 11m11 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
'Mr. Bosma gives Dell the key. Mr. Bosma goes into the front passenger seat.' #Bosma #HamOnt

 

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Smich says he was in "utter and complete shock. I'm not sure there are words that could describe. I was in disbelief. I said 'what the f--k is going on?' Dell didn't look like his normal self. He looked like something came over him."
by Adam Carter 12:35 PM

Smich says Millard told him to go get the licence plates for his red Dodge Ram that were in the Yukon. "This was not the plan, this was not how it's supposed to go down," Smich says he said.
by Adam Carter 12:36 PM

"he looked mad, like a lunatic. Like something came over him." Smich says he got the plates.
by Adam Carter 12:36 PM

Smmich says he didn't know Millard brought a gun with him. He says there was no mention of it.
by Adam Carter 12:36 PM

 

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Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 12m12 minutes ago
"Dell gets into the vehicle. Mr. #Bosma gets into the vehicle. I get into the vehicle as well." Dell drives, Bosma in passenger front.

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 11m11 minutes ago
He says #Bosma had given Millard the keys, and got into the passenger seat. Smich was behind Bosma in the back.

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 11m11 minutes ago
Millard is driving Smich says. #TimBosma is in the passenger seat and Smich was behind #Bosma

Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
#TimBosma got in passenger seat. Smich was sitting behing #TimBosma, he says.

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 11m11 minutes ago
#Bosma is in passenger seat. Millard is driving. Smich in back on passenger side behind Bosma. @CTVNews

Alex Pierson ‏@AlexpiersonAMP 12m12 minutes ago
"Del gets in vehicle. Bosma gets in passenger side. I get i n back. We leave rhe driveway. " mary bosma leaves crt in tears.

 

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Lisa Hepfner ‏@HefCHCHNews 11m11 minutes ago
"We proceed to leave the driveway, and as we're leaving.." Mary Bosma just fled the room in sobs.

Susan Clairmont ‏@susanclairmont 11m11 minutes ago
Smich is behind #Bosma. "Then we proceed to leave the driveway."....Mary Bosma leaving court with victim witness counsellor.

Colin Butler ‏@ColinButlerCBC 11m11 minutes ago
Mary #Bosma had to leave the court. She looks overwhelmed with emotion. #TimBosma

molly hayes ‏@mollyhayes 12m12 minutes ago
Mary #Bosma -- Tim's mom -- runs out of the courtroom, crying.

Shannon Martin ‏@ShannonMartinTV 12m12 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario
Mary Bosma, Tim's mother, has just abruptly left courtroom. She's obviously very emotional, distressed. She was followed by another female.

Peter Akman ‏@PeterAkmanCTV 12m12 minutes ago
Mother of #TimBosma crying just stood up and stormed out as Smich was describing the moments before Tim went missing. @CTVNews

 

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Smich says he did put the Dodge plates on Bosma's truck. He says they'd done something similar when stealing a trailer.
by Adam Carter 12:37 PM

"The way that it went down was not how it was supposed to go down," Smich says. "Any criminal activity we've done together, no one's ever been harmed."
by Adam Carter 12:38 PM

Smich says he was changing the plates and he was at the passenger side, and Millard then wiped down a cell phone.
by Adam Carter 12:39 PM

"He said everything was going to be alright - don't worry, just follow me."
by Adam Carter 12:39 PM