The Crown v Gerard Baden-Clay, 11th -12th June - Trial Days 2 & 3 - Week 1

[PrimeSuspect]

Oh damn, no surprises. Time, place and cause of death still up in the air.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Forrest: The edges of the chip to the tooth were sharp and the tooth wasn't at all loose. #badenclay
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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Forrest compared xrays from Allison's body to dental records. He says a lower left eye tooth was fractured. It was a "noticeable" chip.

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Alexander Forrest, a forensic odontologist, is now giving evidence. #badenclay

 

[Fuskier]

Hi Fuskier

That granular material - probably a result of decomposition - is what raised the possibility of a very small subdural haematoma (bleed) on the surface of the brain. They're just being thorough. But that could not be confirmed, even under the microscope.

Thanks Doc. I had wondered about that suspected subdural haematoma we had heard about at the Committal hearing.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Forrest says he couldn't tell how old the chip was. No injuries to the bones of her jaw. #badenclay

 

[Forthegirls]

Good grief - don't tell me they're going to try the suicide theory again? The prosecution had access to some very specific information on liver levels of sertraline at the bail hearing, which was presented in court and put paid to any notions of overdose. This evidence was presented by one of the other pathologists, not Nathan Milne.

If they're really going to try that one on again, it'll be interesting to see how the defence explain how she got to Kholo with no car....

I agree, Dr Watson. How the heck could she have got there...no car, no phone, no bag, no torch, no street lights, oh and wait, no desire to go for a 14km walk in the middle of the night! And, no witnesses!!

 

[Total]

I can only assume that the defense strategy is to create 'reasonable doubt' hence the absence of alternative theories.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 38s
Dr Forrest has finished giving evidence. #badenclay

 

[LadyBird1]

...and only picking up plant material found in the driveway and at Kholo.

And screaming and loud argument heard from the BC house ... later sound of thuds also heard.

And beautiful expensive hairdo just done in preparation for following day conference ....

 

[Amee]

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 1m

Fiona Christ now on stand, knew Allison since 1996, Gerard from 1988. @9NewsBrisbane #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

And screaming and loud argument heard from the BC house ... later sound of thuds also heard.

And beautiful expensive hairdo just done in preparation for following day conference ....

The news GBC was giving her that his lover will be at the same conference. No way that wouldn't have caused a commotion. jmo

 

[Mrs G Norris]

I can only assume that the defence strategy is to create 'reasonable doubt' hence the absence of alternative theories.

I've got a feeling we're going to see an elaborate defense argument .. Basing that on the no opening speech.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ says Allison had spent the last six months working at Century 21 with Gerard. #badenclay http://bit.ly/badenclayday2

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ says their kids go to the same school, spent holidays, Christmases together. #badenclay

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ says her husband and Gerard were good friends at school. She met Allison when they moved to Brisbane. #badenclay
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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Next we have Fiona Christ. She has known Allison since 1996 and Gerard since 1988. #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Allison had, in the past, also worked for Neways, Pathways and ran her own ballet school. #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 1m

Next we have Fiona Christ. She has known Allison since 1996 and Gerard since 1988. #badenclay

Ms Christ says her husband and Gerard were good friends at school. She met Allison when they moved to Brisbane. #badenclay

Ms Christ says their kids go to the same school, spent holidays, Christmases together. #badenclay

Ms Christ saw Allison at 8.30am on April 19 at school drop off. It was a "positive, nice conversation". #badenclay

Older children were having sleepover at Ms Christ's house, younger at Baden-Clay house. They also talked about doing a Mother's Day stall.


Ms Christ says Allison had spent the last six months working at Century 21 with Gerard. #badenclay


Allison had, in the past, also worked for Neways, Pathways and ran her own ballet school. #badenclay

Ms Christ says Pathways is a resilience program for students. The ballet school was her dream. #badenclay


Ms Christ: Allison loved her children dearly. She wanted the best for them. She was a very nurturing caring mum. #badenclay


Ms Christ said Allison was excited about the birth of a new nephew. They discussed sleepover arrangements for children for following night.

Older children were having sleepover at Ms Christ's house, younger at Baden-Clay house. They also talked about doing a Mother's Day stall.

Ms Christ said she seemed fine and happy on April 19.

Ms Christ says Allison had spoken to her about her depression. The first time was after Allison's first daughter was born.

Ms Christ: She struggled with depression. Byrne: Did you see signs of her depression? Ms Christ agrees.

Ms Christ said Allison worried about the affect of her anxiety on the children. #badenclay

Ms Christ: She would spend a lot of time on the couch with (her daughter) beside her. She says Allison was worried about her progress.

Ms Christ: gerard stayed at home for quite a long time around that period to stay with Allison and support her. #badenclay

Ms Christ said when Allison got pregnant again she was concerned about how she would have a routine with two children. #badenclay

Ms Christ said Allison was supposed to drive the children to camp in 2012 but cancelled because she wasn't well enough. #badenclay

Ms Christ said Allison was worried about her weight and had started walking in the mornings. #badenclay

Ms Christ has finished giving evidence. #badenclay http://bit.ly/badenclayday2

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ: Allison loved her children dearly. She wanted the best for them. She was a very nurturing caring mum. #badenclay

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ says Pathways is a resilience program for students. The ballet school was her dream. #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ said Allison was excited about the birth of a new nephew. They discussed sleepover arrangements for children for following night.

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ saw Allison at 8.30am on April 19 at school drop off. It was a "positive, nice conversation". #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Older children were having sleepover at Ms Christ's house, younger at Baden-Clay house. They also talked about doing a Mother's Day stall.

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ABC talked about the future, loved her girls to bits, not suicidal imo.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ said she seemed fine and happy on April 19. #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ said Allison worried about the affect of her anxiety on the children. #badenclay
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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ: She struggled with depression. Byrne: Did you see signs of her depression? Ms Christ agrees.

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Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou
Ms Christ says Allison had spoken to her about her depression. The first time was after Allison's first daughter was born. #badenclay

 

[PrimeSuspect]

It's so sad that someone talking about depression can be so damning in a murder inquiry. jmo