The Crown v Gerard Baden-Clay, 7th July - Trial Day 15

[Amee]

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 46s

The defence begins its final statement #badenclay

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 37s

This is not a soap opera #badenclay

 

[JK673]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m

Michael Byrne QC for defence on his feet addressing the jury. 'We've been here for 15 days, it won't be a quick process.' #badenclay

Great....warning for a long winded closing argument.....

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 23s

Byrne says the jury shouldn't be caught up in media hype. #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m

You may be mistaken for thinking it's a great big media event - Byrne #badenclay

 

[Amee]

I'll do Francene Norton also

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m

Byrne: You are the jurors in the trial of Gerard Baden-Clay. @abcnews #badenclay

ok I'll stop so we dont double up.

 

[Freya1977]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m

Your job is to assess the evidence, not to be caught up in the hype in the media - Byrne #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 18s

Byrne says Gerard has been charged with murder, the most serious crime one can be charged with. #badenclay

Byrne says he has been charged with murdering his wife of 14 years, the person he has three daughters with. #badenclay

Byrne says Gerard is accused of somehow violently ending her life in the home he shared with his wife and three daughters. #badenclay

Byrne says Gerard has never been seen to be violent or argue with his wife. #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 20s

Byrne says one of the first witnesses, a police sergeant, regarded Gerard as one of the nicest guys in the world. #badenclay

Byrne says the jury has seen what Gerard has done in the community. #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 45s
Byrne: Nor is it a soap opera, in which various titillating events are brought out for the media. @abcnews #badenclay
Byrne: You might be mistaken that it's been a great big media event. It is not. #badenclay @abcnews

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 56s
It's the most serious crime one can be charged with - Byrne #badenclay
It's a verdict of each one of you that both sides seek - Byrne #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 27s

Byrne says this case is about the evidence, not about what the media has said. #badenclay

Byrne says Gerard was confronted by an angry and abusive Toni McHugh. He didn't become angry or violent on that occasion. #badenclay

 

[alioop]

PowerPoint. Good idea.

 

[Crime and punishment]

A BIG thankyou to Websleuths for allowing this to happen...

As we look for justice for Allison...

Please continue here....

Well fellow WS members here we are almost at the end of the journey. For those of us here since early on it has been quite a ride. Through discussions about koppers logs, roundabouts, bus stops and caterpillars, Kholo Creek and mistresses, we have dissected, analysed and constantly been confounded that the life of one young Mum could be so cruelly taken by the one who should have loved and protected her.

My thoughts are with the Dickies- hardworking people thrown into a hellish experience no parents should go through. For them today please bring the correct verdict.

My thoughts are also with the jury for clear heads, I hope they have been presented with enough evidence to make a judgement for the prosecution. Go team Fuller for your closing argument- sock it to them.

The other players in this horrific tale- the one on the stand and his family- to them I ask a few things:
1. How can you keep up the charade?
2. How can your Christian convictions allow you to cover up this crime? I think this is the one that gets me the most.
3. How can you live with your conscience Gerard?

Rest well Allison- justice is coming!
Thank you to all for your insights! MOO.

 

[Freya1977]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 2m
It's about the evidence, not the media - #badenclay
Crown says he's somehow murdered his wife - defence #badenclay
One of the first witnesses, a police officer, told you he's one of the nicest guys he's met - defence #badenclay
You've heard what this man has done in the community #badenclay
This man has never displayed violence, never been seen to be violent or indeed argue with his wife - defence #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 23s

Byrne says once the jury has carefully considered all the evidence, they should not be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt. #badenclay

Byrne says it is not about feeling sorry for anyone, it's about looking at the evidence. #badenclay

 

[Amee]

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 1m

Gerard Baden-Clay had an angry, abusive mistress, Toni McHugh #badenclay

Caroline Overington ‏@overingtonc 1m

Even in the face of her anger, he never lost it #badenclay

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 11s

Byrne says in every trial, the prosecution must prove a number of things beyond reasonable doubt. #badenclay

Byrne says the prosecution must prove Allison is deceased, that Gerard killed her. Says first not in contention, second is. #badenclay

Byrne says a third element - intent - must be proved to be satisfied of murder. #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m


Gerard was confronted by an angry and and abusive Toni McHugh when he ended the affair #badenclay
He didn't lose it then. But prosecution says he erupted April 19 - defence #badenclay
You will not be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt Gerard killed Allison - defence #badenclay
It will be your duty to find him not guilty. It's not a favour to him. It's not about feeling sorry for anyone - Byrne #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

David Murray ‏@TheMurrayD 1m
Prosecution have to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt - defence #badenclay
To be found guilty of murder Crown has to prove he killed Allison and intended to - defence #badenclay

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 1m
Byrne reminds the jury that witness, Sgt Murray Watson, regarded #badenclay as one of the nicest guys in the world. @abcnews
Byrne: it's about the evidence, it's not about what the media says. #badenclay @abcnews

 

[drsleuth]

Kate Kyriacou @KateKyriacou · 13s

Byrne says the burden rests on the prosecution to prove Gerard's guilt. #badenclay

 

[Freya1977]

Francene Norton ‏@francenenorton 56s
Byrne now going through elements of the charge. @abcnews #badenclay