GUILTY GA - Diane McIver, 63, fatally shot, Atlanta, 25 Sept 2016

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Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
2m2 minutes ago
More discussion of whether jurors will be able to pull the trigger in the jury box or have to wait until deliberations in #TexMcIver.

Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
1m1 minute ago
Judge McBurney says it's more likely he'll allow jurors to hold the gun in the jury box, but not to pull the trigger. #TexMcIver.
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Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
2m2 minutes ago
.@GBI_GA firearms expert explains the .38 revolver’s inner-workings to the jurors in the #TexMcIver trial.

Christian Boone@ReporterJCB
2m2 minutes ago
Zachary Weitzel, GBI gun expert, .38 revolver more of a "self-defense" type of gun #TexMcIver


Aungelique Proctor@aungeliquefox5
2m2 minutes ago
Firearms Expert explains to jury how the .38 revolver operates. #TexMcIver @FOX5Atlanta – at Superior Court of Fulton County

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Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
3m3 minutes ago
Jurors see a cartridge from the #TexMcIver gun.

Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
13m13 minutes ago
Expert says with hammer cocked it takes 2 1/4 pounds of pressure to pull trigger on this gun. Without hammer cocked, it takes 12 1/4 pounds of pressure. #TexMcIver.


Aungelique Proctor@aungeliquefox5
5m5 minutes ago
Firearms Expert shows the jury the difference between single action and double action firing of the revolver. #TexMcIver @FOX5Atlanta – at Superior Court of Fulton County

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Christian Boone@ReporterJCB
3m3 minutes ago
Gun won't just go off -- "The trigger has to be pulled" GBI expert talking about #TexMcIver 's .38



Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
14m14 minutes ago
The GBI's Zach Weitzel shows #TexMcIver jury how the .38 revolver with which Tex shot his wife Diane works. 2 ways to fire: single-action or double-action. With hammer cocked, a single pull of the trigger fires it. W/hammer at rest, a trigger pull both & fires it @wsbradio

Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
16m16 minutes ago
Defense objects to Clint Rucker's reference to "Dirty Harry" when discussing recoil. Judge overrules.


Christian Boone@ReporterJCB
12m12 minutes ago
GBI expert: Bullet from #TexMcIver gun didn't fragment


Christian Boone@ReporterJCB
8m8 minutes ago
Bag surrounding the gun was an "intermediate object," throws test off #TexMcIver


Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
8m8 minutes ago
GBI's Zach Weitzel tells the #TexMcIver jury that if the .38's hammer is cocked, it takes 2.25 lbs of pressure to fire it, vs. 12.25 lbs of pressure if it was not: "If you were to hang that weight from the trigger, that's the weight at which the trigger would fall" @wsbradio

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Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
2m2 minutes ago
Prosecutor: "If I just hold it in my hands like this, will it just go off?" GBI's Zach Weitzel: "No." "If I sit down & hold it down here in my lap...if I handle it like this in any way?" "No." "What will make this firearm go off?" "...Trigger has to be pulled rearward" @wsbradio

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Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
6m6 minutes ago
Defense attorney says guns like this can have modified trigger pulls, but #TexMcIver gun wasn't modified in any way.


Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
2m2 minutes ago
#TexMcIver jury asks GBI's Zach Weitzel detailed questions about the .38's safeties and examples of pressure it takes to pull trigger and the hammer. Weitzel demonstrates, talks about needing sufficient force to both compress spring & rotate barrel to fire. @wsbradio

Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
4m4 minutes ago
#TexMcIver atty: Unintentional discharge means one can put pressure on trigger unintentionally & weapon discharges? GBI: Right. Defense: For a number of reasons, including being startled? GBI: Right. This weapon...can be unintentionally discharged? GBI: It can be, yes @wsbradio


Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
3m3 minutes ago
State asks GBI's Zach Weitzel, If you're holding this loaded gun in a vehicle that hits a bump, if your finger does not depress the trigger, will gun go off? #TexMcIver defense objects. Weitzel: The movement of the gun should not fire the gun; has to be force on trigger @wsbradio


Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
3m3 minutes ago
#TexMcIver atty: State is getting to ask questions beyond the scope of cross, equaling a new direct examination: that is "incredibly unfair." He "vigorously objects to liberal allowance of questions...you know my position on juror questions already;" moves for mistrial @wsbradio

Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
46s46 seconds ago
Judge denies Harvey motion for a mistrial in #TexMcIver. Judge says he'll be less liberal about allowing some questions going forward.

Break
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Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
2m2 minutes ago
#TexMcIver trial: State calls 3D animation expert David Dustin. My colleague Bill @ajccourts remembers that he is the same expert who did the animation in the Justin Ross Harris hot car death case in 2016. @wsbradio

Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
1m1 minute ago
The #TexMcIver jury sees two 3D animations based on laser scan data, including the trajectory rod in the SUV seat: One with weapon in lap (this one), & one with gun close to right hip. @wsbradio

(video clip https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/979451929599324160...)


Veronica Waters@MissVWaters
44s45 seconds ago
#TexMcIver defense to 3D expert David Dustin: Did anyone have you consider distance/height of arm rests; varied positions of arm/elbow; presence of SUV door? Did model's arm/elbow extend beyond the seat into the door? They can't occupy same space, he says. Defense done @wsbradio
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Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
1m1 minute ago
Another forensic consultant, Michael Knox, is on the stand in the #TexMcIver trial. Crime scene reconstruction is his business.


Mike Petchenik@MPetchenikWSB
5m5 minutes ago
#TexMcIver looks distressed because they were going to show some autopsy photos. Prosecutor agreed to skip over them.

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Law & Crime Network@LawCrimeNetwork
51s51 seconds ago
#TexMcIver - The defense shows screenshots of our trial coverage to the crime scene re-constructionist on the stand.

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Joshua Randolph@JRknowssports87
7m7 minutes ago
State and defense going back and forth with the pictures of how the gun may have been handled by #TexMcIver while in the back seat. Witness states how Tex said he was holding the gun is inconsistent with his findings.

Joshua Randolph@JRknowssports87
1m1 minute ago
#TexMcIver obviously shaken by testimony being heard.

Law & Crime Network@LawCrimeNetwork
1m1 minute ago
#TexMcIver rubbing his temples as crime scene reconstructionist was questioned.

(video clip https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/979478774432452608...)
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Court will start @9:00 AM tomorrow and end @ 4:00 PM

 

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Tex McIver Trial Day 13 Part 1

[video=youtube;vRYYZgtD2MU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRYYZgtD2MU[/video]
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Gun Expert Says Trigger Needed to Be Pulled for Shot That Killed Diane McIver

"A firearms expert with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation testified Thursday that the Smith & Wesson .38 revolver Atlanta attorney Claud “Tex” McIver was holding when he fatally shot his wife would not have fired if it was simply resting on his lap.

Zachary Weitzel, a technical director in the GBI’s firearms division, said the gun would not discharge if someone was simply holding it.

“Something would have to act on the trigger,” he said. “The trigger has to be pulled rearward.”..."

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonli...t-that-killed-diane-mciver/?cmp=share_twitter
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Tex McIver chokes up as witness shows fatal bullet’s path

"...This is our live recounting of testimony occurring in the courtroom on Thursday, March 29:..."

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/tex-mciver-murder-trial-day/wbxmy1QbeOyArE6eg1TNjP/
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Tex McIver Trial Day 13 Part 2

[video=youtube;t516xRE_rsY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t516xRE_rsY[/video]
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[TruthIsStranger]

I wonder if anyone had a conversation with Tex in which he seemed worried or distressed regarding how much pain Diane must have felt from the gunshot wound. (Other than, perhaps, the two ladies who said he was hysterically crying around them, one of whom spent the night). It must have been horrifically painful. So sad.

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[watergirl62]

There sure are a lot of theatrics and props in this coutroom. Not a bad thing, I just find it more entertaining than it is maybe intended to be. It started with the dollar bill during opening statements and hasn't let up since. Some of the tweeted photos are priceless. MOO

 

[turaj]

There sure are a lot of theatrics and props in this coutroom. Not a bad thing, I just find it more entertaining than it is maybe intended to be. It started with the dollar bill during opening statements and hasn't let up since. Some of the tweeted photos are priceless. MOO

I have said this repeatedly this is the most unsad murder trial I have ever watched. Tex actually all upset today frankly looked fake to me.

 

[KayBe]

I wasn’t familiar with this case at all and just started watching with opening statements. As of right now, I believe good ole “Darlin” talking Tex was strapped for cash and ready to capitalize on Diane’s death, whatever the consequences were. He thought he had planned the perfect murder ... imo ... and it would have been if he had just acted right. But IMO, he screwed up with his actions both before and afterwards. It’s all coming out now and I think he’s guilty. I want to hear from the masousse. And Janie. I hope the state brings them both to testify. Thanks YesOrNo for the updates. I couldn’t watch today so you are a life saver. As of right now ... if I’m on the jury ... guilty. Perhaps the defense will change my mind. I doubt it but we’ll see.:thinking:

 

[dancinunderthemoon]

sickening...has it come up yet about the codicil or such that Tex had signed but Diane had NOT , in regards to Diane's 1/2 of estate to go to her godson?

I have said this repeatedly this is the most unsad murder trial I have ever watched. Tex actually all upset today frankly looked fake to me.

 

[watergirl62]

'Darlin' seems to be the keyword that precedes his lies. [emoji57]

 

[dancinunderthemoon]

sale of her personal items and not to mention the 350 k loan wont have to be repayed, so there's that.....He may not need as much to run ANYthing with her dead....he's selling the condo right? Also, trying to draw her SS???AND if he downsizes, he'll be fine and he had planned to retire end of 2014 but had that 300k loan he had to repay Diane so kept so kept working, retired as soon as she died, or let go anyway...

Financial expert lays out Tex McIver's financial situation during murder trial

"...The defense pointed out that Diane’s response was light-hearted. They added that McIver needed Diane to live so his finances wouldn’t get worse.

“If he doesn’t have access to cash that’s in Diane’s estate, his cash flow problems were not as bad before Diane died because she was giving him money every month.”

But the state said that’s not the case. McIver collected a $600,000 life insurance policy of Diane’s, along with close to $300,000 from her 401k.

McIver had a $1 million retirement plan, but the financial expert testified that based on his cost of running the ranch that money would have only lasted him two years."


http://www.cbs46.com/story/37832098...ivers-financial-situation-during-murder-trial
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