Well wasn't that much food for thought and a lot to consider from the first day of the judge's instructions today?! IMO it's actually quite simple. "It is not enough for you to find an accused probably or likely guilty." Goodman says. Goodman's take or meaning on guilt is 'as a whole,' not just the shooting itself. Bottom line, they are guilty. Neither have denied they were not present or involved in summary, except MS who denied being in the truck when Tim was murdered. IMO that is the only gliche for me...was MS present when Tim was shot, did he shoot Tim, did he have knowledge Tim was going to be shot? That is answered according to the law...it doesn't matter WHO, they are equally responsible and guilty.
IF I was on this jury, I would find them both guilty of first degree murder. My rational is, a "loaded" gun was brought along on their pre-planned and premeditated "mission." This proves intent to murder. No reason to bring a loaded gun if they were just on a scoping mission (IMO MS's excuse to try and save his own hiney). IF the intention of bring the gun was only meant to be used to scare Tim into leaving his vehicle, again no need for ammo in the gun. According to the law, it does not matter who brought the loaded gun and who the shooter was, they are both equally responsible and guilty. For further consideration, after the fact, they acted together to destroy, dispose of evidence and cover their tracks that night and for days following until their arrests. Either one went to LE knowing an innocent man's life was destroyed. It takes a "special" breed and mindset to be able to do what these two did...pure evil. Tim's murder IMO was no accident.
IMO both lack a conscience, showed no remorse, no morals, both show traits of psychopaths and narcissism, and deserve nothing less than first degree. I hope and pray the jurors make the right decision for society as a whole and bring about proper justice as far as legalities go, to bring justice for Tim and his loved ones. ALL MOO.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC 14h14 hours ago
The Crown doesn't need to prove every single fact beyond a reasonable doubt though, Goodman says. Only the essential elements
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC 14h14 hours ago
Goodman now moving on to reasonable doubt. "It is a doubt based on reason or common sense ... "
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC 14h14 hours ago
"It is not enough for you to find an accused probably or likely guilty." Goodman says.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC 14h14 hours ago
But, jury should also note it's almost impossible to prove something with "absolute certainty," Goodman notes.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC 9h9 hours ago
The jury has to be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that his death was planned and deliberate.
IMO the Crown did a fantastic job of logically and reasonably laying it all out for the jurors, the mindset of DM the psychopath. These tweets from TL's closing tell me Tim's murder was no accident, it was planned and MS was a willing and eager participant start to finish. ALL MOO.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
Leitch says the "biggest flaw" in Smich's evidence is he had multiple chances to get away from Millard, but didn't.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"You don't follow a lunatic with a gun to a dark, isolated location where he can kill you too."
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"Stage one complete, taking a respite" Millard texted to Noudga at 8:29 a.m. on May 7.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"This is the man who according to his counsel's address is surprised by a shooting and is obligated to help Mark"
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"Had a nice five hour nap & bath, refreshed and ready for the next stage of mission digestion." Millard texted Noudga.
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"That's Dellen Millard after this murder" Leitch says. "This isn't the guy who is upset in the aftermath of some accidental shooting"
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
Leitch says the defence has tried to make this a "choice between shooters."
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
[B]Helpers or those who encourage a murder may be as guilty as someone who causes a murder, Letich says.
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Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"If there was one shooter, does that mean the other non-shooter is not guilty? Not at all."
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"To knowingly help a murderer do it, or encouraging a murder ... is enough."
Adam Carter ‏@AdamCarterCBC Jun 2
"You may never be sure about every aspect of what happened, and you dont need to be. None of you need to decide exactly who did what"