The trial is finally on! My wife began her testimony this morning and concluded this afternoon. She was great. During cross-examination the utter weakness of the defense was apparent as the defense attorney could only attempt to poke holes at minute details in my wife's testimony. My thought during the defense's cross was that the defense was bolstering the case for the defense.
I was also able to hear the testimony of one witnesses, and the recording of the 911 phone call he made. It was chilling. I could hear my wife screaming, "Somebody help me! Somebody help me!" over again. Sadly, both of these witnesses were on parole, and made a choice not to get involved physically in the incident. I still think that they are cowards for not getting involved, but that is academic.
The second witness was scheduled to testify after my wife. I did not stay. The LAPD detective was scheduled after him, as are the responding LAPD officers. The LAPD detective said that he expects the case to go to the jury by Friday.
We were also made privy to certain details that could not be shared by the detective prior to the trial. He stated that the defendant had tried to claim insanity. However, he was taped in a 24 minute conversation with the detective in which he made a number of lucid statements that made it quite clear that he was in control of his faculties. This was their only defense, however when the recording was given to the defense it shot that option out from under them.
The defendent's attorney advised him to accept a plea, however due to the eggrigiousness of the crime, the defendant is facing 40-plus years. Therefore he demanded a jury trial. Hopefully, the jury will not be swayed by this bastard and aquit him. Form watching the jury, they were very much in tune with my wife. One juror, a woman, was in tears as my wife gave her testimony.
We want to thank you all for your support, prayers, and good thoughts. They were felt and deeply appreciated.
I even want to thank that certain poster that thinks that made this all up. You made us stronger, you jerk!
I will let you all know when the verdict comes in.