Peter Van Sant
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And it suggested to people, well, what were they talking about? What had just occurred that might demand a phone call like this? And the speculation is a murder.
And it suggested to people, well, what were they talking about? What had just occurred that might demand a phone call like this? And the speculation is a murder.
Well, this was high drama. I've been to so many sentencing hearings and none of us knew this was coming. Melody comes alive. She'd been silent throughout this entire trial, unemotional, stoic, not reacting to some of the things that are being said. And all of a sudden, It was like Mount St. Helens, you know, that lava dome had built up and built up.
Well, this was high drama. I've been to so many sentencing hearings and none of us knew this was coming. Melody comes alive. She'd been silent throughout this entire trial, unemotional, stoic, not reacting to some of the things that are being said. And all of a sudden, It was like Mount St. Helens, you know, that lava dome had built up and built up.
Well, this was high drama. I've been to so many sentencing hearings and none of us knew this was coming. Melody comes alive. She'd been silent throughout this entire trial, unemotional, stoic, not reacting to some of the things that are being said. And all of a sudden, It was like Mount St. Helens, you know, that lava dome had built up and built up.
And now this was her moment and it exploded, it erupted. And she dramatically accuses her own son of being the killer. And the judge, you could tell, was stunned. Everyone was stunned in that room. And looking over at them, they were physically reacting. You know, when you say something so stunning to someone, it's so hurtful. There's a shudder that people will do.
And now this was her moment and it exploded, it erupted. And she dramatically accuses her own son of being the killer. And the judge, you could tell, was stunned. Everyone was stunned in that room. And looking over at them, they were physically reacting. You know, when you say something so stunning to someone, it's so hurtful. There's a shudder that people will do.
And now this was her moment and it exploded, it erupted. And she dramatically accuses her own son of being the killer. And the judge, you could tell, was stunned. Everyone was stunned in that room. And looking over at them, they were physically reacting. You know, when you say something so stunning to someone, it's so hurtful. There's a shudder that people will do.
And they were all looking at each other and they were having that shudder reaction. And it was so powerful. And then to have the mother that brought you into this world and raised you and say, not only that, but I can't wait until you are in handcuffs, being led away to prison to spend the rest of your life behind bars. It was absolutely breathtaking experience.
And they were all looking at each other and they were having that shudder reaction. And it was so powerful. And then to have the mother that brought you into this world and raised you and say, not only that, but I can't wait until you are in handcuffs, being led away to prison to spend the rest of your life behind bars. It was absolutely breathtaking experience.
And they were all looking at each other and they were having that shudder reaction. And it was so powerful. And then to have the mother that brought you into this world and raised you and say, not only that, but I can't wait until you are in handcuffs, being led away to prison to spend the rest of your life behind bars. It was absolutely breathtaking experience.
You know, when a defense team builds a lot of their case on she couldn't have done it, she physically couldn't have moved that body, they had to suggest a potential other suspect. When they cross-examined Scott, they really went after him. You are physically able. You are the only one on that farm that could move that body. You had issues with your father or financial issues.
You know, when a defense team builds a lot of their case on she couldn't have done it, she physically couldn't have moved that body, they had to suggest a potential other suspect. When they cross-examined Scott, they really went after him. You are physically able. You are the only one on that farm that could move that body. You had issues with your father or financial issues.
You know, when a defense team builds a lot of their case on she couldn't have done it, she physically couldn't have moved that body, they had to suggest a potential other suspect. When they cross-examined Scott, they really went after him. You are physically able. You are the only one on that farm that could move that body. You had issues with your father or financial issues.
You had told people that one day this farm would be yours. They suggested all these things that he had a motive. to kill. So you knew it was out there in the ether, but it wasn't until this moment that you knew for sure that his mom thought the wrong person has been convicted of this crime. The real killer is just sitting right behind me off to the side. And that killer is my own son.
You had told people that one day this farm would be yours. They suggested all these things that he had a motive. to kill. So you knew it was out there in the ether, but it wasn't until this moment that you knew for sure that his mom thought the wrong person has been convicted of this crime. The real killer is just sitting right behind me off to the side. And that killer is my own son.
You had told people that one day this farm would be yours. They suggested all these things that he had a motive. to kill. So you knew it was out there in the ether, but it wasn't until this moment that you knew for sure that his mom thought the wrong person has been convicted of this crime. The real killer is just sitting right behind me off to the side. And that killer is my own son.
Absolutely. It was profound for him. And for him, it was also just one more betrayal because he claims that Melody's story about Scott's relationship with his father is a lie, according to Scott. He got along with his dad. They loved each other very much.
Absolutely. It was profound for him. And for him, it was also just one more betrayal because he claims that Melody's story about Scott's relationship with his father is a lie, according to Scott. He got along with his dad. They loved each other very much.
Absolutely. It was profound for him. And for him, it was also just one more betrayal because he claims that Melody's story about Scott's relationship with his father is a lie, according to Scott. He got along with his dad. They loved each other very much.