Derstine didn't have too much to say (even though he took all day).
He soley focused on TLM, while skimming over the culpability of his client's actions and inacations.
He avoided speaking about much of the forensics, that the Crown will focus on, no doubt.
All the pings, video, corroborating evidence - not much said, eh?
What can you say about all that, really? It's all circumstantial, hard, corroborating evidence to TLM's testimony.
You can't deny that Derstine, so, best not talk about it, really.
That blood, you know, the "proof" that Tori was in the car (really? that's ALL that was? *sickening*). Not much to say about that, eh?
The OTHER blood, you know, the stuff that was all mixed up, your client's and the victims? What was that from, just another Michael Rafferty Day?
Just because you client did a good job getting rid of evidence of his assault, witholding evidence, lying, and criminally, yes, criminally, participating in an unspeakable crime, does NOT make him innocent.
I bet he enjoys the song and tap-dance you did in the courtroom today, Derstine. I bet he is thrilled that he has someone on his side, who through silence and shifting blame, is defending him, the alleged child rapist and murderer. Hell, you may have even convinced HIM that he didn't do it, he wants to get out so bad.
I have faith the Jury will see the facts in this case, and render their verdict according to the law, and bring Victoria Stafford the Justice her memory deserves.
JMO
