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Did anyone watch the season premiere on Saturday night?
It featured the murder? mystery of millionaire John Bender who, at the time of his death, had a home in southern CR.
I found it very fascinating and creepy…just wondering if anyone had followed the original case and trial.
What an unusual, eccentric and, sadly, mentally ill couple.
Yes I did see the 48 premiere. Not only did I see it but recorded it to show one of my aunts.
I have tried to be objective in my view, and of course one could say that there are women who kill, specially when there’s so much money involved. Nevertheless, you are swayed by the tears, which could be an act, of course.
There’s also the cane which she used for effect.
Now, looking at the case from a cynical view that she, or an accomplice did it, is that she made a fatal mistake in the execution of the murder, and that is she made it too complicated.
Like the prosecutor said, and if I was to commit suicide with a gun, I would put it in my mouth pointing upward, or I would aim it at my temple. From that viewpoint I’m not buying what she is selling.
She was given 22 years, and if I know Costa Rica law, I’m sure she will get off in 4 to 5 years. There’s also an appeal coming, so this is far from over.
Biggest points of the story are… Even rich folks have screwed up lives and problems… And as they say… Money can’t buy happiness! It just lets you sleep in a bigger house and drive a nicer car!
[quote=”johnnyh”]Yes I did see the 48 premiere. Not only did I see it but recorded it to show one of my aunts.
I have tried to be objective in my view, and of course one could say that there are women who kill, specially when there’s so much money involved. Nevertheless, you are swayed by the tears, which could be an act, of course.
There’s also the cane which she used for effect.
Now, looking at the case from a cynical view that she, or an accomplice did it, is that she made a fatal mistake in the execution of the murder, and that is she made it too complicated.
Like the prosecutor said, and if I was to commit suicide with a gun, I would put it in my mouth pointing upward, or I would aim it at my temple. From that viewpoint I’m not buying what she is selling.
She was given 22 years, and if I know Costa Rica law, I’m sure she will get off in 4 to 5 years. There’s also an appeal coming, so this is far from over.
[/quote]What was the motive? The money was in a trust, yes? As mentally ill as they both were, they loved each other it seemed and only wanted to be with each other. She voluntarily let him inject spring water into her which made her worse. I just don’t get any of it. From what I read online to what was presented on 48 hours, there seemed to be contradictions.
To me, it seemed there might have been his suicide attempt and she fought him over the gun and it hit him at a different angle. Cleary he usually shot using his right hand since he kept the holster on his right side.
To me it was a fascinating case–and one that will probably never know all the facts.
[quote=”lvc1028″][quote=”johnnyh”]Yes I did see the 48 premiere. Not only did I see it but recorded it to show one of my aunts.
I have tried to be objective in my view, and of course one could say that there are women who kill, specially when there’s so much money involved. Nevertheless, you are swayed by the tears, which could be an act, of course.
There’s also the cane which she used for effect.
Now, looking at the case from a cynical view that she, or an accomplice did it, is that she made a fatal mistake in the execution of the murder, and that is she made it too complicated.
Like the prosecutor said, and if I was to commit suicide with a gun, I would put it in my mouth pointing upward, or I would aim it at my temple. From that viewpoint I’m not buying what she is selling.
She was given 22 years, and if I know Costa Rica law, I’m sure she will get off in 4 to 5 years. There’s also an appeal coming, so this is far from over.
[/quote]What was the motive? The money was in a trust, yes? As mentally ill as they both were, they loved each other it seemed and only wanted to be with each other. She voluntarily let him inject spring water into her which made her worse. I just don’t get any of it. From what I read online to what was presented on 48 hours, there seemed to be contradictions.
To me, it seemed there might have been his suicide attempt and she fought him over the gun and it hit him at a different angle. Cleary he usually shot using his right hand since he kept the holster on his right side.
To me it was a fascinating case–and one that will probably never know all the facts.[/quote]
Once lawyers get involved and there’s a big pot of gold involved…. the facts be damned! Now it’s just a melodrama with the public at large as spectators! Enjoy the show!
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