Trial Discussion Thread #10 - 14.03.19, Day 13

[Trooper]

He downloaded all the data. Was that handed to defence? Nel asks.

It was given back to the defence.

And he was given another ipad which eventually handed to defence.

There was 'commonality' between the devices.

And Nel steps down.

And Roux wants five mins.

So they found nothing of interest, except maybe same person was using both ipads?

plenty of interest, zwi... no need to go into it just yet..

 

[minor4th]

Why is it that Roux is always unprepared for so many State's witnesses???

I think he was just now handed the printout of the web history/bookmarks. It's not just Roux though - it's BOTH of them

 

[04009margaret]

Roux asks for his customary 5 min adjournment. It's about time the judge told him to be better prepared.

 

[katydid23]

so what was the point of this witness?

 

[Trooper]

Any guy who lives on his own and who's girlfriend is coming to visit is clearing that history believe me.

:drumroll:

 

[zwiebel]

If they would only give out a possible user name or two.....

 

[MeeBee]

It's true, they both do it before each witness, not just Roux.

 

[Forensics]

Your user id has compelled me to ask you this question

Do you agree with the ballistic testimony given by Captain CM?

Well, yes I do! His testimony and findings were professionally executed and he made some important points for the prosecution, particularly in relation to the sequence, behaviour and impact of each bullet...... but, BTW, I'm only an enthusiast in the science of ballistics.

 

[zwiebel]

plenty of interest, zwi... no need to go into it just yet..

Oh, is there? Will Nel examine again then, do you think?

From what I've read, I was expecting some rude stuff......you'll see me go quiet if there is. Blush.

 

[soozieqtips]

I'm confused. Is the blood above the headboard not going to be addressed at all? How could it have got there if OP makes no mention of going back into the bedroom after he carried Reeva downstairs? I'd have thought the blood above the headboard was something important to focus on.

 

[zwiebel]

Is one of those ipads Reeva's or not?

 

[james83]

Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman 48 secs
#OscarPistorius quite an intensive meeting between Pistorius and his entire legal team - looking at something on a laptop. BB

 

[minor4th]

What a shame they couldn't get the deleted history. Wonder if it's all up on icloud somewhere still?

What do you think it would show - a search for "how to kill your girlfriend and make it look like self defense" lol

 

[Trooper]

Well, yes I do! His testimony and findings were professionally executed and he made some important points for the prosecution, particularly in relation to the sequence, behaviour and impact of each bullet...... but, BTW, I'm only an enthusiast in the science of ballistics.

no one is gonna hold that against you, Forensics!!..

 

[james83]

Alex Crawford ‏@AlexCrawfordSky 4m
#OscarPistorius Had a close up look at the data downloaded now - and it shows OP visited free sites around 1830 that evening

 

[04009margaret]

So what was the point of that testimony, other than to prove he was browsing for fast cars at 9:19 pm

 

[minor4th]

Any guy who lives on his own and who's girlfriend is coming to visit is clearing that history believe me.

That's a very good point. Still, I thought they could retrieve deleted history and such (recalling Jodi Arias trial)

 

[zwiebel]

I'm confused. Is the blood above the headboard not going to be addressed at all? How could it have got there if OP makes no mention of going back into the bedroom after he carried Reeva downstairs? I'd have thought the blood above the headboard was something important to focus on.

I think Roux was expecting something. Maybe the 'cast off' blood splatters were his counter if needed. Strange that state didn't seem to regard that as important, but perhaps they think OP could easily say he must have rushed to that part of the room in his panic, before his balcony call?

 

[zwiebel]

It''s getting perilously close to lunch time....

 

[MeeBee]

That's a very good point. Still, I thought they could retrieve deleted history and such (recalling Jodi Arias trial)

Maybe it's harder to do with iPads and other such smart devices. \o/.