Laura Babcock Murder Trial - *GUILTY*

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What page is he reading now?

 

[Jasper52]

Dang, Justice code is hard t read. Just when you think it's consecutive, he's gives reasons for concurrent etc. jmo

I'm sure hoping it's a consecutive 25 years for both.

 

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Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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Judge listing several factors to suggest #Millard and #Smich deserve consecutive sentences in order to fulfill principles of sentencing.

In both #Babcock and #Bosma murders, there was substantial planning and premeditation, and both trials were highly publicized, judge says.

 

[Jasper52]

Code says there were "substantial planning and deliberation" in both the Babcock and Bosma cases.
by Adam Carter 4:08 PM

Code says a "consecutive life sentence" is "arguably required" as a deterrent.
by Adam Carter 4:09 PM

 

[xeniepurr]

The news has already reported that they got consecutive.

 

[Jasper52]

"In my view, Millard is skillful and clever in deploying pro-social behaviour when it is to his advantage," Code says. He also calls him "profoundly amoral and dangerous."
by Adam Carter 4:12 PM

Code says Smich was "enthusiastically involved" in the murder of Laura Babcock.
by Adam Carter 4:13 PM

 

[brightii]

The judge is on point 6 of 8 now...

Ann Brocklehurst‏ @AnnB03
“4 repetition of 2 planned and deliberate murders requires deterrence for potential serial murderers”

“5/8 there are a number of aggravating circumstances including incineration, Smich’s boastful behaviour, Millard’s obstruction of justice”

“6/8 mitigating factors relied on to reduce culpability are not persuasive”

BBM

 

[mimimic]

The news has already reported that they got consecutive.

Fake news. Or just incorrect at this point>for now.

 

[Jasper52]

The news has already reported that they got consecutive.

I don't know who the source is but Justice Code hasn't yet handed down the sentencing.

 

[brightii]

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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The fact that the offenders took trophy photos, boasted about the murders, and Millard tried to subvert justice system with letters from jail... all aggravating factors. #Bosma #Babcock

Mitigating factors here are "not persuasive." #Millard tried to prove there was a good side to his personality. "In my view Millard is skillful and clever at employing pro-social behaviour when it is to his advantage... but "he is profoundly amoral and dangerous."

Smich didn't have the same advantages growing up, but did have loving family. He was clearly "enthusiastically involved" in the murder of #LauraBabcock before and after its commission. "He was never reluctant... He was pleased and enthusiastic to participate in murder."

Jury was ambivalent about #Smich's sentence, compared to Millard, likely reflecting that Millard was the leader, however, #Smich was an enthusiastic follower "with complex reasons of his own," judge says law does not distinguish between these two roles in a murder.

 

[Jasper52]

Code is now talking about how the jury all wanted Millard to be sentenced consecutively. The jury was more torn on Smich. Code says that likely points to a view that Millard was the leader, and Smich was a follower.
by Adam Carter 4:14 PM

 

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Ann Brocklehurst‏ @AnnB03
“Millard is “Profoundly amoral and dangerous.” Smich was “enthusiastically involved in murder of Laura Babcock both before and after”

“7/8 jury was unanimous re consecutive for Millard, ambivalent re Smich but Smich was “enthusiastic follower”

“Law does not distinguish”

“8/8 precedents favour consecutive sentences”

BBM

 

[matou]

Fake news. Or just incorrect at this point>for now.

Cristina Tenaglia reported it live on CP24 from outside the courthouse. Now sure what is going on.

 

[redwing7225]

Cristina Tenaglia reported it live on CP24 from outside the courthouse. Now sure what is going on.

Cp24 tweeted the sentence almost 30min ago ...ugh
Moo

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[Jasper52]

Code says this case is closer to previous cases where consecutive sentences were handed out.
by Adam Carter 4:19 PM

Code says says consecutive sentences in this case are "proportionate and just."
by Adam Carter 4:20 PM

 

[brightii]

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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Judge is now reading similar cases in which consecutive sentences were imposed. He is satisfied that a life sentence consecutive to the #Bosma life sentence is warranted and not unjust. #LauraBabcock

 

[Nosey Parker]

Cristina Tenaglia reported it live on CP24 from outside the courthouse. Now sure what is going on.

She jumped the gun like several of us. However, does sound like she might get away with it.

 

[xeniepurr]

I know. It's CP24. Maybe they can see the future. :thinking:

 

[brightii]

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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Millard and Smich now standing. Judge says both sentenced to life in prison parole ineligibility ... 50 years... to be served consecutively. #Breaking.

 

[Jasper52]

Cp24 tweeted the sentence almost 30min ago ...ugh
Moo

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That just downright irresponsible reporting, imo. Justice Code hasn't yet handed down the sentencing. The tweets being posted are live tweets.