The Crown v Gerard Baden-Clay, 10th July - Trial Day 18

[Freya1977]

Katrina Blowers ‏@katrinablowers 50s
Judge says defence pointed out #badenclay wasn't even faithful to Toni McHugh. She wasn't the love of his life. @7NewsBrisbane

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 1m
Defence says #badenclay may have despicable morals but that doesn't mean he's a murderer - Judge. @9NewsBrisbane

 

[PrimeSuspect]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m
Gerard wasn't even faithful to Toni McHugh, defence said - Justice Byrne

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 36s

Judge says defence said Gerard was not even faithful to Toni McHugh. She was not the love of his life. #badenclay

 

[alioop]

A but off topic but I have heard of instances where a jury has come back with not guiltt and the judge has thanked them but overruled it. Can that actually happen??? Not sure whether it was USA or UK or some other country....

Don't think so in Qld. Any other lawyers like to comment.

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 37s

Defence case was Gerard did not want to be with Toni McHugh, so no need to kill his wife to be with her - judge. #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

Oh Amee didn't see you're doing Tessa's. I'll do everything besides Kate, David and Tessa then

 

[PrimeSuspect]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m
Defence agued Gerard had no intention of leaving his wife, so not likely he would kill to be with Toni - Justice Byrne

 

[marlywings]

could the post that shows A's phone and internet details be linked please?

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?203837-Allison-Baden-Clay-phone-records

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 47s

Judge says defence pointed out Gerard remained calm during cross examination. He does not have a violent temper. #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 45s
Defence say it's ridiculous to suggest Gerard killed his wife due to financial pressure - Justice Byrne

Defence argued there was only a small outstanding credit card bill - Justice Byrne

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 44s

Judge says defence disputed Gerard was under financial pressure. #badenclay

 

[Fluffykins]

woollies Toowoomba $1.99 dozen TRUE

Wow! :skip: Bit far for me to travel though.

 

[Freya1977]

Katrina Blowers ‏@katrinablowers 1m
Judge: defence submitted it was ridiculous to suppose #badenclay murdered his wife because of financial difficulties. @7NewsBrisbane

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 20s

Judge says defence said Gerard was confident the business was on the up and he'd be able to pay for the rental arm. #badenclay

 

[alioop]

could the post that shows A's phone and internet details be linked please?

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?202113-Bail-Hearing-Documents-*No-Discussion*

It's on the first page of the 2 page phone bill.

 

[Camp Chair]

Legal discussion at this late stage? Good grief.

Maybe Justice Byrne brought chocolate crackles in today? They're out back cleaning hands & faces.

 

[Freya1977]

Sarah Greenhalgh ‏@GreenhalghSarah 1m
Judge tells jury that the defence argued "an unplanned, spontaneous murder was as unlikely as a premeditated one" #badenclay @tennewsqld

 

[JK673]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 20s

Judge says defence said Gerard was confident the business was on the up and he'd be able to pay for the rental arm. #badenclay

The defence lawyers cannot possibly believe that

 

[PrimeSuspect]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 27s
Defence said insurance policies were prudent for parents of three young girls - Justice Byrne

 

[AAAA]

Can we start a new poll -- what do you think the verdict should be?

It'd be different to the first one in that people started voting on it before all the evidence was heard and also this one would be what you think it should be not what you think it will be... closer to a juror's vote.

My vote, should be = murder, will be = manslaughter