Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife: Opening Statements

[@karenskloset898]

He just stated he did what he did to protect himself but I thought he was in the shower when the gun went off I'm confused

[@John-kv7jo]

He lied. He killed his wife but the defence claims it's self defence because his wife was high as a kite and was attacking him.

[@Ash-kv3oo]

I am so sick and tired of women being murdered by their partners who think they have that right to take their life. Its horrifying how often this is happening 😢

[@Letty_critters420o65]

Right I hear you thats why I'm still single so many just this year

[@annmoore8696]

Right 👍 They should kill them selfs Period... 🤔

[@badmonkey2222]

It is sick no one has the right to hurt or put thier hands on a woman, no one owns anorher person, these are weak, sad, insicure, pathetic little men and I find it really hard to call them men at all because they are not, the think that you have the right to take someone else's life, someone's life that trust you to protect them, and a lot of times these women are being abused and won't leave, I don't know I just think it's sickening all around.

[@Letty_critters420o65]

@@badmonkey2222 yes I agree 100%

[@robertayoder2063]

I think men n women our killing just as many children

[@shayshaymann113]

If this was “self defense”, then why didn’t he say that from the very start to the 911 dispatcher? Like, why lie about that if he was in fact so fearful for his life? C’mon man!! Really? And to top of ALL this, there was a CHILD in the home!!!

[@joelsommer5765]

It's obvious this guy was guilty as hell so I'm not talking about this guy, but you'd be surprised how many people who have been in self defense or accident shootings but they still try covering it up because if you can't prove it was self defense or you can't prove it was an accident, you're most likely getting charged with murder. It's happened to many already... Hell there's even a lady in my state who is in prison cause she shot at a burglar who entered her home and killed him... But he didn't have a weapon on him. They claim she didn't warn the burglar she had a weapon so she can't claim the Stand Your Ground defense.

[@sindiswamoolman5505]

So… the defense expects the jury to believe this self-defense story of the accused when he lied to the police and on the 911 call.

[@joelsommer5765]

With this guy, probably not. But you'd be surprised at how many people lie or cover up when they've either killed in self defense or even accident. Cause if you can't prove it was honestly self defense or accident, you're getting charged with murder. Theres sooo many cases of people who are reluctant to even be associated with a killing, even if it was self defense. Plus there's a lot of little rules and regulations and exceptions that go along with the self defense stance or the Stand Your Ground law and if your situation didn't meet all these little rules and regulations, you can't claim self defense.

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

Grasping straws. Lol I mean there's no way that the gun could be fired from 3 ft away. The physical evidence thus far (as far as the prosecutors opening statement) should prove that she absolutely could not have killed herself by accident or suicide.

[@stephwiller9089]

No of course it was an accident. He shot her twice as a woopsy. Edit: OK but why aren't there videos? Cause if he shut them off that would add to the premeditation part of the case.

[@sharleneburke1835]

He is toast bye bye Florida prison system Is going to love this guy

[@missy982]

The prisoners don't care unless he killed a child, most of them are there for murder. People think they care about an adult who was murdered lol 😆

[@quickchris10]

@@missy982 Maybe he will get ``death,'' if this is Florida.

[@Chic_Ken]

@@missy982 what?

[@TheSaltySiren]

Waaaaiiiiiit a minute! Did he seriously say this was done out of self defense?!? 🤯😵‍💫

[@yvettealiceacaba4841]

Typical of the evil strategy of a soulless defense lawyer. Which is, demonize and make the murdered victim seem like the criminal.

[@Eggbert1868]

Worst explanation ever. So she had a gun, he walked passed her to get his own gun? If he was able to walk passed her it seems reasonable he could have continued to walk away from her and remove himself from danger.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

The difference between the prosecution and the defense is miles apart! The prosecution was on the ball, had her opening perfected and presented a crystal clear case. Great job! And then the defense? It didn't sound like the attorney even believed himself! If he couldn't make himself believe the story, it's curtains for the defendant! Woohoo! Go get em!

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

I really haven't seen any defense (even the reality tv dude) that was remotely effective - public defender or paid criminal defense. They do a marginal job at cross and normally put on a nominal defense, if at all. Granted, if this was your client and he insisted he was going to testify (and you knew he was going to hang himself testifying), would you put much effort in a defense vs cases more "winnable"?

[@MotherOfWednesday]

The defense attorney has an impossible task. I don't know what you could possibly expect out of his performance

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

@@MotherOfWednesday he has an obligation to ensure the defendant has adequate representation - but it was such a half-a$$ed job.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

@@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter Good point.

[@Swansong321]

The gunshot wound evidence is very compelling..I'm glad they're not just relying on the phone evidence..

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

He wouldn't have even been arrested if the phone call was all they had

[@Swansong321]

I agree..but a lot of people were convinced of his guilt just by that!

[@badmonkey2222]

@@Swansong321 this dude is a complete sack of s*+# and you're going to fall for it? So if you're relying on the gun evidence how did he shoot her in self-defense if he was in the shower like he said he was, and with 2 different types of ammunition!?, why did he lie!? I'll tell you why, because he's a jealous insecure pathetic sad little man and he killed her because he's pathetic and insecure, and yeah, they're going to love him in prison.

[@Swansong321]

@Clarkke Peterson you misunderstood me!..compelling evidence for the prosecution not the def!

[@badmonkey2222]

@@Swansong321 my bad..

[@yvettealiceacaba4841]

If I were a juror, I would immediately despise this defense lawyer.

[@dolenamurphy3000]

What's up with the guns in a house with a six year old ,and why are they not locked up my God.

[@Chowe795]

Drug addiction guns do not work ever!

[@m.w.976]

That was a powerful opening statement from the prosecution.

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Oh now it's gone from an accident to self defence, Oh I hate criminal defense lawyers

[@marymary20]

They are just doing their job.

[@Justcallmerita]

I sure hope you never get arrested. If you hate criminal defense lawyer so much, maybe you should move to another country where there’s no such thing as innocent until proven guilty. In the meantime, grow up!

[@jessey141]

Oh geez these days, after cases like Christ watts or ones before his...even for the sake of pure common sense, people are still killing their partners etc because they're leaving or cheating and think they can get away?? 🙄🤦‍♀️😡. Sometimes I wish these are moments where we could read a person's mind. If a person can move away from their parents, who are you to force them to stay with you?. Of course like a "thing" you purchased....ah I can't even look at him

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

I wonder before cell phones, cameras, search/online history & dna - how many cases like this never got charged

[@leonievanheerden7090]

Awesome prosecutor 💐

[@LisatheGreatest]

What the H is the matter with this dude. We’ll spend the rest of life in prison. I’m sure that’s where you’re headed.

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

He was offered a plea deal - 25yrs w/ parole. Wonder how hard his atty recommended he take it

[@Letty_critters420o65]

Heard the 911 call he's going to prison for sure

[@juliawilliams8061]

I just heard the 911. Even if Jesus was his lawyer he would still not get away.

[@Ash-kv3oo]

They better send him to prison, and for a very long time ⌛

[@Letty_critters420o65]

@@juliawilliams8061 for real though now he's saying she was on drugs an its self-defense he's a joke

[@Letty_critters420o65]

@@Ash-kv3oo right I hope so too he should never be able to be let out fingers crossed 🤞

[@ashb9567]

Told 911 his wife shot herself, now say's he killed his wife in self defense? YEAH NICE TRY BUT YOU'RE GETTING CONVICTED MATE 👍

[@karenskloset898]

I am so sick of hearing partners killing partners it's just ridiculous what is going on in our society today? and parents killing children? where is this sickness deriving from that anyone thinks otherwise ok to take another life????

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Where do you think it derives from, the literal Bible says this will happen

[@chicago1779]

Stop cutting the sound Omg so annoying

[@patriciatabak5649]

Defense opening argument makes absolutely no sense…seems like he’s trying to convince himself of the story he’s weaving. He’s about as engaging as a sloth 🦥

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

Well at least he can keep doing his favorite pastime in prison.....tug tug...

[@nancyfahey7518]

If I was the defense lawyer I'd slam my books down and go to the double doors turn around and say I quit.

[@RosaX305]

Attorney here. You have to ask the Court permission to withdraw. It would be nice to be able to simply walk away however. This is what happened to Jodie Arias’ defense attorney. He repeatedly tried to quit and the Court would not allow him to.

[@m.w.976]

🤣🤣🤣

[@missy982]

They can't do that. This trial would be a mis-trial... cost even more money the tax players are paying. The defense lawsuit is doing his job. People have a right to die process.

[@keithfrierson5462]

Why all the censoring?

[@jordyramos4923]

Ikr ridiculous!!

[@juliawilliams8061]

4real!!!! Is there anything worse than what we heard ?

[@josiecc6025]

I was just about to ask this!!

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Because if you can read lips it was hard core what she was saying

[@BlueBARv5]

It seems like a microphone malfunction...

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Oh so she suffers side effects of meth but he doesn't or what?

[@valphipps6509]

I really did laugh out loud when that clown said self defense.

[@susandonoghue7744]

Typical, defense blames the victim because of drugs.

[@_Sorry_Not_Sorry]

Wow the defence has as much PaZazz as a wet dish cloth 😒

[@dolenamurphy3000]

Iam sure there's case's were a lawyer defends a murder and know he or she is guilty , that's crazy .

[@drsylvietourigny5428]

The underlying principle is that every accused is entitled to the best possible defence. That means that (roughly speaking) for every prosecutor, the justice system needs a defence attorney. In some cases, depending upon the nature of the crime, the defence attorney will specifically tell the defendant *not* to tell him/her whether they committed the crime. In other cases (Rittenhouse being a case in point) there's incontrovertible evidence as to the defendant's behaviour. The defence attorney's job becomes the provision of an alternative theory of the "event/s" the prosecution calls a crime. As you can see, the defence attorney does not assume the guilt of the defendant, even if s/he was engaged in the bad act.

[@quickchris10]

Thank God for these defense attorneys willing to take on cases! Lack of them is probably one reason the court system is so backed up. If someone did not do this job, the trial could not be held.

[@MiriamMonroe]

This old man, as evil as his client.

[@yvettealiceacaba4841]

Defense lawyers are evil. They defend the worst kind of evil monsters.

[@RosaX305]

@@yvettealiceacaba4841 many times they are Court Appointed. They’re just doing their job.

[@marymary20]

He’s just doing the best with what he has. Criminal defense attorneys are an essential part of our criminal justice system.

[@missy982]

@@RosaX305 People don't seen to understand this. If the defence lawyer showed he thought the defendant was guilty and showed that, it would be a mistrial! He truly is doing his job because EVERYONE has the right to due process. Why is that so hard to understand???

[@margueriteorme8388]

WAIT ✋!! "WaaaaatsUp with the sound going in & out censor?!!😕😔Geez

[@christina3478]

Ugh they just cut the opening statement. What was the point

[@Ash-kv3oo]

Like you, I want to hear everything, all the facts.

[@jordyramos4923]

They're idiots

[@juliawilliams8061]

Why did they do that?

[@chicago1779]

It happens on all their stuff ugh 😑 you’d think they would fix what ever the problem is

[@justmeinhere5905]

Will this trial be streamed? Very interested

[@andream2110]

I’m in the UK and watch live every day , watch it on court tv live .

[@savetrump9120]

A clear case of victim blaming.

[@marymary20]

Donald Trump would be proud. Accept no responsibility and shame, blame the innocent.

[@alisonhughes6476]

So why in his police call did he say she did it to herself when his defense has just said it was him? Why lie to the police if you were innocent 🤔

[@marymary20]

I understand that this defense attorney has very little to work with, but after hearing the 911 call and hearing of the videos, this defense is preposterous.

[@vida2515]

Self Defence Bolloxxxxx😳

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

He didn't think of that it was his lawyers, It's disgusting

[@Swansong321]

@Bad influencer he has to give instruction to his def team..they act under his instruction..they don't just think of the best idea to get him off

[@AmandaLeighS]

It's called defense to criminal liability

[@Swansong321]

@Amanda Leigh that's right..justification def!..are u a law student too?😀

[@AmandaLeighS]

@@Swansong321 I'm a Paralegal student with dual criminal justice-forensic science. On Sunday I just did a research paper of Identifying and explaining defenses to criminal liability lol

[@cocochannel8932]

I want to know how is he paying for his attorney

[@bijonzoe]

@@sidda7085 Probably a public defender.

[@RosaX305]

He’s court appointed counsel

[@vz4779]

SICK!!!!

[@NotIfWhen]

Not gonna lie. I hate Florida trials. Maybe I’m a bigot. But ever since Casey Anthony I get nervous that no matter how strong the case is they will let him go. So he smoked meth. Somehow this is gonna help his defense ?

[@PJEC]

Guilty send him to jail

[@drewdickerson8400]

This defense attorney reminds me of Kirk nurmi in the jodi arias case!!

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Camera’s all over the place?

[@NathalieBouchard-bh1gj]

SENTENCE : MANSLAUGHTER

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

wow what a sicko

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Which one? LOL

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

@@Jack-eo5fn the husband and the defense attorney 😂

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@6AlphaMikeCharlie9, his wife didn’t do so bad herself. 😊

[@richvanorden7026]

Heard there’s a motion to dismiss. He’s using the Alec Baldwin defense.

[@missy982]

Is there another KZbin channel that plays all of her opening statements, court TV MUTED some of the beginning of her opening arguments? Court Tv, You've got this on YiuTube, no need to mute any of this!!! UGHHHH!

[@7aluv4me]

I want to see his interrogation footage.

[@Leann68]

GUILTY

[@sandybeach1071]

Probably in your jacket off that’s all that drug testing

[@EADUSA222]

Who tf is Amber? Old man what case do you think you’re at?

[@yvettealiceacaba4841]

Defense lawyers have absolutely no soul at all.

[@marymary20]

Sure they do. They are just doing their job…& are an essential part of our criminal justice system.

[@KPazzz]

That’s a real ignorant generalization that shows you have no understanding of the U.S. Constitution or how the criminal justice system works.

[@quickchris10]

Probably this prosecutor will become a defense attorney herself. That's the normal career path, as defense attorneys make more money. Maybe this guy lacks passion because he knows he is defending a demon.

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

I like this prosecutor

[@quickchris10]

She was blessed w/a lot of evidence w/which to work.

[@jamessmith530]

What a load off bull he did it

[@cocochannel8932]

Can they tell the jury he put a listening device on this daughter’s iPad?

[@bijonzoe]

Wrong killer, wrong case, that's Ali abulaban that put a device in daughters iPad.

[@sandybeach1071]

Oh my God the 911 call from him to the cops it’s obviously he didn’t do it she accidentally shot her self I don’t know if that attorney Must’ve told him to change his plead get a lesser sentence told him an innocent man

[@nicole.s5080]

This man for the defense is Hella 🥱😴 . I literally feel asleep