(04-18-2012, 10:08 AM)Mustang Wrote: NightOwl, I really don't have an opinion on what happened that night. I'm anxious to hear at trial what the investigation determined happened. Like everyone else, I believe the non-existent safe was a driving factor in the crime, but it wasn't just a burglary. The cruelty of the murders and the other factors indicate that it was personal. Whoever did this, or had it done, wanted cash (and lots of it) from Johnny.

I'm also as bothered as everyone else by Maytee's bizarre behavior, beginning on the night of the murders. I can't help but think that her actions and rantings are so over-the-top because, if not in some way responsible for what happened, she at least feels responsible. In my gut I believe she has good reason to feel that way and hope those details come to light. If for no other reason, just to get her to shut the fuck up.

In the meantime, we all continue to grieve for Lisa and pray for Jeff and Mary Beth as they face the difficulty of the trials and the gruesome details, crime scene photos, etc. that they will have to endure. A while back Jeff told me how awful he feels for Johnny's father having found the bodies and having to live with that memory. From that perspective, while it certainly won't be easy, Johnny's parents already know what to expect at trial, but for the Straub's it may be much more difficult to have to see these images for the first time. Knowing them as I do, I know they will remain strong and dignified in public, but the pain they will quietly endure is impossible for me to fathom.

(04-18-2012, 11:47 AM)Adub Wrote:

(04-18-2012, 08:22 AM)tlynne Wrote: The fact that aaron griffin is testifying makes me curious. I wonder if he has known what happened that night all along of if he just heard something in jail?

He may not know anything. AP is being called as a witness for the defendant, Cameo Pettaway.
In fact, all 3 are witnesses for the defense. Could just be to introduce reasonable doubt.

(04-19-2012, 10:06 PM)tlynne Wrote:

(04-18-2012, 11:47 AM)Adub Wrote:

(04-18-2012, 08:22 AM)tlynne Wrote: The fact that aaron griffin is testifying makes me curious. I wonder if he has known what happened that night all along of if he just heard something in jail?

He may not know anything. AP is being called as a witness for the defendant, Cameo Pettaway.
In fact, all 3 are witnesses for the defense. Could just be to introduce reasonable doubt.

Hm i guess i misunderstood. I did not realize they were witnesses for cameo. I wonder why aaron would even want to get involved with this case any further since his name was brought up as a possible suspect very early on in the investigation? If it were me and i had nothing to do with this murder, i would probably just keep my mouth shut.

(04-19-2012, 11:48 PM)lawheeze Wrote: I though A.P. was at home quietly doing his homework while this all went down.

(04-20-2012, 04:53 AM)shitstorm Wrote: Thanks, Duchess. Nice to see you.


Regarding Aaron Griffon: Just because he's called as a witness for the defense, it doesn't mean he wants to be called. Perhaps the defense is planning to attempt to create reasonable doubt by returning to the AG/TW must have done it scenario. Thank you, Maytee. Remember that the defense can float any theory they want to - even without proof. Watch them do that and call Maytee and grill her about how she said for months that they did it. Can you imagine how unglued she'd become?!

Expect fireworks.

(04-20-2012, 10:22 AM)Mustang Wrote: shitstorm wrote: I agree that Jeff Straub is very compassionate about John Sr. What a horror to carry that awful memory of finding your child and and his darling girlfriend murdered. I feel very sorry for John, too.


I feel more sorry for him being married to Maytee!

(04-20-2012, 04:05 PM)NightOwl Wrote:

(04-20-2012, 04:53 AM)shitstorm Wrote: Thanks, Duchess. Nice to see you.


Regarding Aaron Griffon: Just because he's called as a witness for the defense, it doesn't mean he wants to be called. Perhaps the defense is planning to attempt to create reasonable doubt by returning to the AG/TW must have done it scenario. Thank you, Maytee. Remember that the defense can float any theory they want to - even without proof. Watch them do that and call Maytee and grill her about how she said for months that they did it. Can you imagine how unglued she'd become?!

Expect fireworks.

Good POV you might be right! Taylor & Dailey we've never heard of except for initial ET a mystery there.

SS glad your back.