Trial Thread 8 May 2012 Wrapping up Closing Arguments

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RaffertyLFP: Gowdey said the forensic evidence gives a strong indication that the videos captured Rafferty's car at several times

Now going over McClintic's testimony. She, it has been proven, was shopping at 9:04, not driving by Oliver Stephens with Rafferty.

"In my, lay person's language, it sure looked like the same car," Gowdey says of 9:94 video.

 

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RaffertyLFP: Gowdey said Rafferty was "scoping out" Oliver Stephens at 9:04 pm

"Isn't it most likely Rafferty was scoping out" the area of the school, where he could drop off McClintic, hide.

Car spotted again at 3:30. McClibtic dropped off near the school, but walked to retirement home with Tori.

 

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Steven D'Souza ‏ @cbcsteve
Gowdey goes after Defence's only witness: says she didn't see enough, memory mistaken, her testimony doesn't add up

 

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Steven D'Souza ‏ @cbcsteve
Gowdey asks if it's a coincidence that #Rafferty drove by school twice if he didn't know McClintic was planning kidnapping

 

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Avery Moore ‏ @AveryFreeFMNews
"After dropping Terri-Lynne McClintic nearer to the school, why not stay there if your intentions are innocent?" Gowdey asks

 

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RaffertyLFP: Gowdey said Tori was not targeted by McClinitic How did she knew it was her first day walking home alone and not with brother?

Derstine suggests this was all innocent. He suggested Tori was targeted. His logic and mathematics "may have some initial appeal" they don't

...work out. How could McClintic have known Tori was walking alone? If Tori left willingly, why park down the street? Unless his...

...intentions were not innocent.

"He minimized his exposure and maximized her exposure whenever possible"

 

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RaffertyLFP: Gowdey said Rafferty was always in control and stayed in familiar places Court is recessed for morning break

Break. 20 minutes.

 

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Avery Moore ‏ @AveryFreeFMNews
20 minute break called.

1m Avery Moore ‏ @AveryFreeFMNews
"If Terri-Lynne McClintic left willingly with Tori why park down the street? Unless his intentions were not innocent at all?"

 

[nursebeeme]

thanks to everyone for posting the tweets!

The Crown is doing a beautiful job so far in re-covering their meticulous timeline. I am sure the jury appreciates such a cogent presentation.

moo

 

[nettie_82]

I have not seen any tweets of Rafferty's expression today.

 

[nursebeeme]

one of the best points made (from SB's tweet above):

"He minimized his exposure and maximized her exposure whenever possible"

 

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Is Rafferty's mother in court today?

Mike Knoll: - she hasn't been seen by our photographer.

 

[robynhood]

..just got home and I am turning on tweeter to help out here again today...robynhood!...Go Crown go ...Imo you are doing an excellent Job to date ... robynhood

 

[Confusedashell]

Are his mom and her partner in the court room today??

 

[brighidin]

Is Rafferty's mother in court today?

Mike Knoll: - she hasn't been seen by our photographer.

Are his mom and her partner in the court room today??

Doesn't seem to be.

 

[Oldsoul2]

Is Rafferty's mother in court today?

Mike Knoll: - she hasn't been seen by our photographer.

Strange that she is spotted when the defense was up but not when the Crown is speaking.

 

[Yody04]

Strange that she is spotted when the defense was up but not when the Crown is speaking.

I feel bad for her. This must be so hard to exept....

 

[Confusedashell]

I feel bad for her. This must be so hard to exept....

Yes I am sure it is but not once while she was speaking yesterday did she give the McDonalds or the Staffords family her condolences or ask for justice for Tori. It was all about her son. She seems like a sweet lady and don't get my wrong I am not attacking in any ways but really MR and his Mother seem to be one of the same in many ways. Always concerned about themselves and family no one else might possible hurting. JMO

 

[tmhco]

Anyone else feel like the universe is back in alignment? The Crown has this in the bag. Amen. JMO

 

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RaffertyLFP: Correction on earlier tweet Rafferty's car seen on video at 9:04 AM not pm [via Twitter]


RaffertyLFP: Gowdey continues final arguments [via Twitter]