The Crown v Gerard Baden-Clay, 2nd July - Trial Day 14, Week 3

[Fuskier]

“I was very concerned about the whereabouts of my wife and often one communication and one text message a day was not enough for me, I desperately wanted to know what was going on,” he said.

He said he first spoke to his lawyer around midday on April 20, 2012.

He said he met his lawyer at a Yatala service station complex midway between his office on the Gold Coast and Brookfield that night.

Baden-Clay agreed the first call he made to his wife was at 6.32am.

He said he thought he sent her a text message before that but it was not recorded on the summary provided to the court.

“I don’t know why,” he said.

Baden-Clay agreed he phoned his family at 6.44am.

“My initial call was just to say have you heard from her or anything and in that conversation … they came over and helped,” he said.

The accused agreed he did not call his wife’s friends Kerry-Anne Walker or Wendy Mollah, in part because they lived too far away and he did not have Ms Mollah’s number at that time.

He said he did not get through to his parent’s house at Kenmore until 6.46am.

Baden-Clay said he took the Holden Captiva to look for his wife because his Prado had been in a car crash on Monday April 16, 2012.

He agreed his car, the Prado, was parked closer to the driveway.

He further agreed the Captiva had been parked nose-in to the car port.

Baden-Clay agreed he had driven the Prado all week despite the accidents, just not on April 20, 2012.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...-allison-in-2012/story-fnihsrf2-1226974352079

BBM Didn't OW state that Mumma BC woke her up and said: "I don't want to be alarmist, but Allison is missing"? So his sister OW seems to have a different version of events that morning IMO.

 

[Amee]

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 41s

He's worked with prisoners, and also helps courts understand how mental health can impact upon a person #badenclay

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 35s

Dr Schramm has prepared a report based on Allison's psychiatric and medical records. #badenclay

 

[marlywings]

Well those two witnesses were a waste of time & money.

 

[Snails]

I think Dr Robertson is just a waste of Tax payers money !

Refund please!

 

[Amee]

Katrina Blowers ‏@katrinablowers 46s

Dr Schramm prepared report after viewing Allison #badenclay 's medical/psychiatric records. Had it peer reviewed. @7NewsBrisbane

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 39s

Dr Schramm says his report was "proof read" and approved by a professor of psychology who specialises in suicide. #badenclay

 

[silverau]

Incontinence on or immediately after death is certainly not uncommon, particularly if it has been a violent death. So yes, those PJs may well have held vital clues. And likewise for transporting a body.

I would like to note that in her autopsy her bladder was empty and I think her bowel and rectum were also normal

 

[laserdisc10]

Defence desperately hammering the only alternative they have (suicide) as opposes murder

I know it's just a job to them, but ....

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 43s

Dr Schramm says he has seen consultation notes, Allison's GP file, psychiatrist notes, counsellor notes, autopsy report. #badenclay

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 40s

Dr Schramm did a report using autopsy report, mental health history, medical records, court transcripts #badenclay

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 43s

Dr Schramm says he has also seen Dr George's testimony and Ms Ritchie's. #badenclay

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 23s

Dr Schramm: it had a longitudinal course that waxed and waned #badenclay

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 33s

Dr Schramm says Allison seemed to complain of a depressed mood, self doubt, lack of confidence, anxiety. #badenclay

 

[Amee]

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 50s

Dr Schram says Allison complained of a depressed mood, self doubt, low self confidence and anxiety over many years #badenclay

 

[Fuskier]

Goodmorning folks, just catching up here.. but that comment gets me. He called the Christs first up, as the kids had sleep over plans for that night. It was mentioned a couple fo days ago that Allison missing might affect those plans.. SUrely this is not a major priority first up- because at this stage GBC thought Allison had gone for a walk- ok, she was kinda miissing as she was late home. But no reason to suspect at this point that it would interfere with the nights sleepover plans, as surely you'd be thinking she'd be home before then. Maybe as the day progressed and Allison still hadn't returned home, THEN you may think it necessary to ring the Christs and cancel the sleepover. But first up? I believe this was even before ringing ALlisons parents?

The phone call to the Christs was another call made too soon IMO (Like the 000 call). Taking a leaf out of the prosecution book, I suggest, he rang, because he KNEW already Allison would not be back that night- or ever.

Agree. It shows he knew she wouldn't be coming back.

 

[Neuromancer]

I think Dr Robertson is just a waste of Tax payers money !

He seems to be answering factually and professionally. If here's any error i think it's on the part of the defence who thought they could get sertraline OD/SS proof from him.

 

[Amee]

Kate Kyriacou ‏@KateKyriacou 29s

Dr Schramm says anyone can have panic attacks. Anyone with anxiety is prone to them. #badenclay

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 32s

Anyone prone to anxiety is prone to panic attacks - Dr Schramm #badenclay

 

[Amee]

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 50s

He says Allison may have been susceptible to panic attacks because of her anxiety #badenclay


Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 40s

He believes Allison's panic attacks might have been why she sought help in the first place #badenclay

 

[Amee]

12:44pm: Psychiatrist Dr Mark Schramm has been called to the witness box.

He reviewed Mrs Baden-Clay's medical records upon the request of the defence team. Dr Schramm chiefly works within the Queensland prison system but also has a private practice at Toowong.

His report was reviewed by Professor Diego De Leo, a suicidologist, based at Griffith University.

Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...y-14-week-4-20140702-3b76w.html#ixzz36H8uls00

 

[Inspector]

Can't help but wonder if they psychiatrist hopped to find this witness?

 

[Amee]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 33s

Dr Schramm asked if there's any link between major depression and suicide. He says there is. #badenclay @abcnews

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 27s

About 3.4 per cent of people with depression will take their lives - Dr Schramm #badenclay

 

[Mystymiss]

10:22am: The 14th day of the trial is under way in Court 11. Snippet



10:34am: Mr Fuller has asked Mr Baden-Clay why he chose to drive his wife's Holden Captiva to search for her on the morning she disappeared.




Ou Ou :seeya: I know I Know!!! Because my wifes body was in it and if I left it home someone might have looked in it and seen her dead body. Beside you didn't expect me to carry her body to the bridge did you?

 

[Amee]

Tessa Scott ‏@TessaScott9 42s

Dr Schramm says 3.4% of people with depression commit suicide, most people do not leave a note. @9NewsBrisbane #badenclay

Sarah Elks ‏@sarahelks 34s

Dr Schramm: more than half of people who commit suicide do not leave a note. 1/10 to 1/3 do leave notes. #badenclay