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hlthe2b

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1. There were sure some horrific dynamics in that "blended" family...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 05:55 AM

7 hrs ago

I remember the reports of her body being found under the bed in the cabin of that cruise ship. So, the defense will undoubtedly make it a "heat of the moment" type of defense and try for manslaughter--unless there is a clear mental deficiency.

But, wow.

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There were sure some horrific dynamics in that "blended" family... hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #1

Because sexual assault is alleged, I don't think heat of the moment LisaL 5 hrs ago #2

Rape plus 1st degree manslaughter still likely (as opposed to premeditated murder 1) hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #3

One life violently lost and one life ruined forever. cstanleytech 2 hrs ago #4