I saw part of the interview with Kathleen's sister, yesterday, and she seemed very believable and humble. I think Candace was a good witness, but she is so adamant to get her point across, that she gets in the way of the facts. This other sister might have been a better witness, because she merely described her sister's concerns and could not talk about her sister very articulately, because she got upset by it. I think this kind of genuine emotion, without seeming to have an agenda, would have been good testimony for the prosecution.
I just now turned on the tv and heard courttv commentators discussing the inadequacy of Freda Black's closing argument statement. I hate to say this, but I think the prosecution has left a lot to be desired in terms of their management of this case. Yes, they are Southern, but they are from a fairly progressive area with many educated people living there. They can't afford to seem disorganized and make bad decisions in this case. I'll bet the jurors are pretty intelligent individuals who won't let this type of thing go. They seemed to have a really strong case...I believe the evidence points to his guilt. I worry, however, that the prosecution has not demonstrated competence in administering this case evidence to the jury. At this point, I think he'll walk.
I am particularly bothered by the fact that the defense team, MP's brother, and his friend/advocate have not once answered the question as to when, how and by whom the blowpoke was found. This is hinky!! I can't believe the prosecution just lets them waltz in and whip them with it without fighting back!
The defense also argues that Kathleen was okay with the fact that MP did it with young guys. I'd bet she definitely was not okay with that. If she was, why would he sneak around to do it? Although this behavior is not altogether uncommon, they had only been married for 5 years. I know people who have married bisexual partners and have open relationships. And guess what...I know about it. Why does no one else know about this aspect of the relationship if it was totally out in the open and accepted?
The prosecution, to my knowledge, never mentioned the condom and wrappers in the master bedroom. I would mention that!! Someone was doing something sexual in there, and not sitting by the pool like it has been said. Remember, Kathleen fell down the stairs, not up. She may have been walking down instead of up the stairs when this occurred. The prosecution just did not mention these things clearly, in my opinion.
In the prosecution closing, it just doesn't seem that either attorney is driving the points home.
I am just sad that someone who more likely than not murdered at least one female is going to get fat on the money from her insurance policy!
