Some really interesting posts on here since I was last on. Roadkill that's a great post and I have always wondered how to square the fact he was vulnerable, scared of burglars, always had to have a gun at the ready WITH his crap security - ladders up at windows, no burglar bars, alarms on/off. He seems pretty lax with his security to me.
Anon agree with all of that. He has had to face huge hurdles in his life and this is another one. However, I don't think he thought through the implications and how close he would come to being found guilty. I think he is remorseful, but only for himself and what his actions now mean for him.
I know I'm jumping ahead here - but if he does get off and walks free, I hope he doesn't become some sort of saint who overcame adversity against all odds. I hope he disappears and leads a quiet life somewhere.
This is a very interesting thread and I take on board all everyone has said because it is just puzzling me as there's never been anything quite like this - there is no doubt he shot and killed her, it's the intent that has to be established and what a grey area that is.