Deceased/Not Found Canada - Alvin, 66, & Kathy Liknes, 53, Nathan O'Brien, 5, Calgary, 30 Jun 2014 - #27

[Cherchri]

Whatever time frame is given for the deliberations (like 9am-9pm for example) and they will notify all the appropriate parties to meet back in the courthouse at x time for the reading of the verdict.

I do know that Just would have preferred today went quickly and they started deliberations this afternoon. Then we would know 100% exactly how long it took. What are your thoughts on how many hours, days?

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 42s43 seconds ago
Defence theory: video evidence shows open green pickup box with white material in back- no bodies seen #Garland #yyc

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 51s52 seconds ago
Gates continues defence theory that no direct evidence presented to implicate #Garland

 

[Tealgrove]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 48s48 seconds ago
Theory of defence: no direct evidence he killed the Likneses and O'Brien. No evidence of #Garland at Liknes home.

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Jurors are listening carefully...some are taking notes as #Garland goes through final instructions. Gates has spent hours detailing the case

BBM

Ahhhh....but there was TONS of circumstantial evidence.

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 43s44 seconds ago
Gates says he is "nearly done" #Garland #yyc

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 1m1 minute ago
Defence theory: hard drive searches do not prove any intent or that #Garland did it #yyc

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Raffy BoudjikanianVerified account ‏@CBCRaffy 38s39 seconds ago
And Gates also recalls how defence insists on how there was no DNA left by #Garland at Liknes home.

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 44s45 seconds ago
Gates: "you must be unanimous in whatever verdict you reach" in final instructions to the jury in triple murder trial of Douglas #Garland

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 59s60 seconds ago
Gates now advising jurors on the process, they must elect a foreman who will read the verdict once it's reached. #Garland

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 27s28 seconds ago
The jury foreman will read the verdict once they have finished their deliberations #Garland #yyc

 

[Tealgrove]

That defence theory is pretty lame. Oh Well, as my mother would say, "at least you tried Dear", LOL

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 1m1 minute ago
Gates tells jurors they must be unanimous and should not hesitate to change their minds if they are convinced to do so. #Garland

Meghan GrantVerified account ‏@CBCMeg 2m2 minutes ago
Gates: You must be unanimous in your decision. But you have the right to disagree #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 1m1 minute ago
Gates tells jurors if they don't reach unanimous decision there will be a mistrial and a new trial will begin later #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Gates: If you have reasonable doubt you must give #Garland the benefit of doubt and find him not guilty--if no doubt must find him guilty

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 1m1 minute ago
Guilty verdicts must be unanimous, if unable to agree, a mistrial will be declared. #Garland

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 1m1 minute ago
"You are entitled to follow your conscience," Gates tells jurors. #Garland

Raffy BoudjikanianVerified account ‏@CBCRaffy 2m2 minutes ago
Now Gates reminds jury they must unanimously reach a verdict re: #Garland.

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Gates: "Your sole duty is to decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty" #Garland

Meghan GrantVerified account ‏@CBCMeg 2m2 minutes ago
Gates: Do not concern yourself with the consequences of your verdict. Sentence is up to judge. #Garland

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 2m2 minutes ago
Sentencing is up to him, says Gates. "your sole duty is to determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty" #Garland #yyc

 

[olivebpa1]

That defence theory is pretty lame. Oh Well, as my mother would say, "at least you tried Dear", LOL

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Bill GravelandVerified account ‏@BillGraveland 37s37 seconds ago
Justice Gates is now explaining to the #Garland jury about deliberating on the case. They will go til 9 pm and resume at 9 am tomorrow.

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 39s39 seconds ago
Gates says deliberations will continue until 9pm tonight, if no verdict, taken to a hotel and return to the jury room at 9 a.m. #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 51s51 seconds ago
Deliberations go until 9 p.m and begin at 9 a.m.- that schedule will continue until they reach their verdict #Garland #yyc

Raffy BoudjikanianVerified account ‏@CBCRaffy 56s56 seconds ago
Gates tells jury they will have until 9 pm tonight to deliberate, escorted to hotel if have not reached verdict by then. #Garland

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 57s57 seconds ago
Gates says if a conviction is entered jurors won't have a say in sentencing.

 

[Tealgrove]

Bill GravelandVerified account ‏@BillGraveland 37s37 seconds ago
Justice Gates is now explaining to the #Garland jury about deliberating on the case. They will go til 9 pm and resume at 9 am tomorrow.

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 39s39 seconds ago
Gates says deliberations will continue until 9pm tonight, if no verdict, taken to a hotel and return to the jury room at 9 a.m. #Garland

They have 4 hours to get it done! Maybe......

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Gates plans to take another break-check if crown/defence have any other issues-then will decide if jury can begin deliberating #Garland

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 1m1 minute ago
Gates is providing decision guides for the jury. Each count of the indictment must be considered separately. #Garland

 

[Wondergirl]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 31s32 seconds ago
Judge reminds them that many exhibits need to be handled with surgical gloves, and items in bags likely don't need to be opened. #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 31s32 seconds ago
Gates: 89 exhibits go into jury room when they deliberate-use caution with them-some have bio hazards-said to wear surgical gloves #Garland

Meghan GrantVerified account ‏@CBCMeg 42s43 seconds ago
Gates tells jurors they will take all exhibits into deliberation room w/ them #Garland

I'm not sure that I ever realized this. Wow.

 

[Cherchri]

Bill GravelandVerified account ‏@BillGraveland 37s37 seconds ago
Justice Gates is now explaining to the #Garland jury about deliberating on the case. They will go til 9 pm and resume at 9 am tomorrow.

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 39s39 seconds ago
Gates says deliberations will continue until 9pm tonight, if no verdict, taken to a hotel and return to the jury room at 9 a.m. #Garland

That's what I was waiting for!

 

[olivebpa1]

They have 4 hours to get it done! Maybe......

Fingers crossed!

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 38s38 seconds ago
Gates almost done. Just telling jurors procedure for reading verdict. #Garland

 

[Hatfield]

I know the judge is probably trying to be fair to both sides but I have this vision of the judge pulling a "Mutley Dog Cartoon Laugh" when he covered the defense theory that since there was no DNA of DG found in the house that it wasnt proven he was responsible.

Mutley the dog laugh from the Wacky Races cartoon

[video=youtube;3uSTOHa4Im4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uSTOHa4Im4[/video]

 

[meterclicks]

I do know that Just would have preferred today went quickly and they started deliberations this afternoon. Then we would know 100% exactly how long it took. What are your thoughts on how many hours, days?

I agree. It's been drawn out but unfortunately it's completely necessary. Don't need any mistakes! I'm thinking it will be a relatively quick decision, before the weekend hopefully. The evidence, even if a lot of it is considered circumstantial, is overwhelming.