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Correct. I believe he was the instigator. I believe he was the one who put Ashley in the position that compelled her to resort to self-defense and use deadly force.
To back up his claim, he called this clinical social worker who counseled Doug and Ashley in 2020.
To back up his claim, he called this clinical social worker who counseled Doug and Ashley in 2020.
Doug occurred as someone who was domineering and super-controlling. he would fit the stereotype of an alpha male.
Doug occurred as someone who was domineering and super-controlling. he would fit the stereotype of an alpha male.
Taylor then attacked what the state said was Ashley's motive. He challenged Detective Gillum's testimony, specifically that Ashley said she'd do whatever she had to to keep her baby. Gillum admitted that wasn't in his original report citing Ashley's complaints. It was only after Doug was killed, more than two years later, that Gillum documented it.
Taylor then attacked what the state said was Ashley's motive. He challenged Detective Gillum's testimony, specifically that Ashley said she'd do whatever she had to to keep her baby. Gillum admitted that wasn't in his original report citing Ashley's complaints. It was only after Doug was killed, more than two years later, that Gillum documented it.
Two and a half years later, you remember the details of the conversation? Absolutely. And what, exactly what she said, quotes, you quote her? Yes.
Two and a half years later, you remember the details of the conversation? Absolutely. And what, exactly what she said, quotes, you quote her? Yes.
The defense knew it would need to explain what went on inside that house the night of the shooting, but the only living eyewitness had barely said a word.
The defense knew it would need to explain what went on inside that house the night of the shooting, but the only living eyewitness had barely said a word.
Until Ashley rose to break her four-year silence and testify in her own defense. This is the big moment in the trial.
Until Ashley rose to break her four-year silence and testify in her own defense. This is the big moment in the trial.
Ashley getting up on that stand and raising her right hand.
Ashley getting up on that stand and raising her right hand.
Yes. I thought it would be a make-or-break moment.
Yes. I thought it would be a make-or-break moment.
Neil Taylor introduced the jury to a different Ashley from the one the state had just portrayed.