Scott Weinberger

In the trial of Tim Varel, the man accused of murdering Christine Sullivan and Jenna Pellegrini, the lead prosecutor had to address the elephant in the room, that Christine's own boyfriend looked like a awfully good suspect.

In the trial of Tim Varel, the man accused of murdering Christine Sullivan and Jenna Pellegrini, the lead prosecutor had to address the elephant in the room, that Christine's own boyfriend looked like a awfully good suspect.

To me, it's clear the defense was counting on Dean and Christina's relationship and how volatile it was. And that was what the motive was behind her murder. But the defense had to get over a huge hurdle to prove that because it was clear at the time of the murders, Dean was far away from the crime scene.

To me, it's clear the defense was counting on Dean and Christina's relationship and how volatile it was. And that was what the motive was behind her murder. But the defense had to get over a huge hurdle to prove that because it was clear at the time of the murders, Dean was far away from the crime scene.

And yes, while, as you know, domestic violence often is a motive, the prosecution's case had a much more compelling argument and also compelling evidence.

And yes, while, as you know, domestic violence often is a motive, the prosecution's case had a much more compelling argument and also compelling evidence.

And I think Michael completely agreed.

And I think Michael completely agreed.

And these infractions would be costly. Farrell's attorneys informed prosecutors that they had learned about emails that the Major Crimes Unit had received that not only could exonerate Farrell, according to them, but also supported the defense's theory that Dean was still a viable suspect.

And these infractions would be costly. Farrell's attorneys informed prosecutors that they had learned about emails that the Major Crimes Unit had received that not only could exonerate Farrell, according to them, but also supported the defense's theory that Dean was still a viable suspect.

And also among this evidence were disturbing texts from Dean to Christine.

And also among this evidence were disturbing texts from Dean to Christine.

And as a result, on October 31st, 2019, the judge declared a mistrial. The defense went on to request that the case against Varel be completely dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy, a request ultimately denied by the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

And as a result, on October 31st, 2019, the judge declared a mistrial. The defense went on to request that the case against Varel be completely dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy, a request ultimately denied by the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

And of course, that is a fact that the defense is going to pounce on to discredit that testimony, suggesting that the witness had incentive to deflect suspicion away from himself and his business partner, Dean. But I thought the lead prosecutor had a very poignant response to this. Just listen to what he says here.

And of course, that is a fact that the defense is going to pounce on to discredit that testimony, suggesting that the witness had incentive to deflect suspicion away from himself and his business partner, Dean. But I thought the lead prosecutor had a very poignant response to this. Just listen to what he says here.

Or was he the fall guy for his narcotic-dealing boss who wanted an end to his business and his romantic partnership with Christine Sullivan?

Or was he the fall guy for his narcotic-dealing boss who wanted an end to his business and his romantic partnership with Christine Sullivan?

Also pretty convincing was a testimony of Viril's own brother, who described Tim's behavior on the day police first tried to reach out.

Also pretty convincing was a testimony of Viril's own brother, who described Tim's behavior on the day police first tried to reach out.