Ladonia, Texas, 11th September 2019: A child seeks help. A man [Brian Lapsys] intervenes. Hero or villain? Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e1: Careless Shooter or Child Protector? ITVX 2022
‘I fired two shot to scare him off.’ ibid. Brian
The defense are reviewing Brian’s interactions with the officers. The defense think the footage highlights Brian’s belief that a child was in danger. No charges of abuse were ever brought against the father. ibid. captions
Sanders County, Montana, October 8th 2020: I [Rachel Dawson] need police … I don’t an address … I killed someobody. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e2: Killer Ex Wife or Self-Defence? 911 call, ITVX 2024
She claiming her ex-husband was going to rape her so that’s why she shot him. ibid. rozzer
Abused by Jake and isolated from her own family, Rachel felt unable to leave. ibid. caption
In 2004 Rachel left Jake and moved to Montana. Six years later he followed her. ibid.
The Prosecution claim Rachel’s gun is evidence that she planned to kill Jake Glace. ibid.
In 2020 Jake received a felony conviction for domestic assault. ibid.
Dismissed with prejudice [case closed]. ibid.
Martin County, Kentucky, 6th December 2017: My husband’s [Rodney Stepp] been shot! I don’t know. They’d been gone all day. They’d just come home. I heard them pull in. Woody [Six] said Rodney wouldn’t let him leave. He [Woody] grabbed him by the throat and he shot him. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e4: Best Friend Killing or Self-Defence? 911 call, ITVX 2024
Guilty of the offense of reckless homicide … Guilty of the offense of resisting arrest … not guilty of manslaughter … Woody is given the minimum sentence of one year. ibid.
Taylorsville, Kentucky, 16th April 2017: There’s been an accident. I [Kandy Bennett] have shot my husband [Mark Bennett]. He threatened to kill me … Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s3e4, 911 call, Channel 5/ITVX 2022
I couldn’t take it any more … The man was trying to kill me. ibid. Kandy
There had been domestic violence in Kandy’ and Mark’s relationship for years … I don’t know of another case that’s this strong on self-defence. ibid. defense brief
Kandy was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. ibid.
As soon as we were married his demeanour started to change almost overnight. ibid. Kandy
He would slam my head into concrete … hit me with golf clubs … ibid.
She turned off the cameras in the house. It looks suspicious … This could be hugely damaging to the case. ibid. defense brief
Kandy’s daughter was also a victim of Mark’s abuse. ibid. caption
Alongside years of physical and mental abuse, Mark persuaded Kandy to take drugs. ibid. caption
Multiple threats … The police were not helpful at all. ibid. Professor
She tried to reach out to the police and the police were not helpful at all. ibid.
Control: More so than I’ve heard in any other case. ibid.
High Point, North Carolina, 5th April 2019: Attempted murder or self defence? Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s4e1: Screwdriver Stabbing, Channel 5 2024
He [Dejvi Velia] has been accused of stabbing Mr Horne, the alleged victim, three times with a screwdriver. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. ibid. defence
He [Dejvi] was working at the gas station … A dispute started over money … Mr Horne had knocked his brother unconscious. ibid.
Hollywood, Florida, 3rd January 2021: I need an ambulance. On 24th and Hollywood Boulevard. A man’s been shot. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s4e7: Nightclub Murder or Self-Defence Shooting? 911 call, Channel 5 2024
In Flordia you are entitled to use lethal force if you are in fear of imminent bodily harm. ibid. defense
Guy has a 5-year-old son with his former girlfriend. After the shooting, she moved over 200 miles away with their child. ibid. caption
It’s been dismissed. It’s over. ibid. defense
25th August 2020, Kenosha, Wisconsin: Two people killed, a third hurt last night in Kenosha. Authorities are now searching for a possible vigilante. Kyle: The Gunman Who Divided America, news, BBC 2024
A 17-year-old with AR-15 … The Illinois teen facing murder charges. ibid.
After a summer of nationwide unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd, Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was to further divide America. ibid.
He acted in self-defence, ladies and gentlemen. ibid. brief
Over three weeks the jury will examine the events of August 2020 when the shootings took place. ibid. caption
Kenosha Police defend their officers. They say they were attending a domestic dispute and Jacob Blake had a knife. Protestors start to gather in the main civic square. ibid.
It’s about lawlessness and looting. Law enforcement just took a step back and decided to let the city burn. ibid. Rittenhouse
Less than half a mile away from Car Source hundreds of protestors have flooded into Kenosha. ibid. caption
With police military vehicles keeping a distance, tension between protestors and armed militia escalates. ibid.
We shouldn’t have 17-year-old running around the streets with AR15s because this is exactly what happens. ibid. prosecution
I want people to know I’m not crazy and I’m not a murderer and I’m innocent. I Just Killed My Dad I: I’m Not a Killer, Netflix 2022
Sheriff’s office: What is the emergency?
Anthony: I guess I killed my dad. ibid.
I saw one revolver laying on the kitchen island with the hammer cocked back, and the barrel was facing the entryway into the kitchen … When I got to the master bedroom located another firearm laying on the bed with the hammer back on it. And it was laying next to a cellphone. We saw the victim laying there in the hallway. He was laying there in a puddle of blood still breathing. ibid. rozzer
Susan and Burt has separated for six months before. I was left alone in the house with him. ibid. Anthony
Anthony said that Burt was trying to punch him and grab him, but Anthony pushed him aside and managed to run out of his room in Burt’s room. ibid. rozzer
Anthony clearly stated he wanted to end everything. ibid.
I don’t believe Anthony was in any danger. ibid.
17-year-old Anthony Templet will now face manslaughter charges. ibid.
MISSING BOY: Anthony Joseph Templet. 5 years old. Eyes: Blue. Hair: Blond. I Just Killed My Dad II: I Found My Son
Burt had made Anthony believe that Teresa was just a junky and had no use for him and didn’t care for him. ibid. researcher
Since the day he [Burt] took you out of the back porch, I have been looking for you. ibid. mother to son
Anthony was kidnapped by his father when he was just 5 years old.
The question remains, Was this self-defence? ibid. TV news
One time he [Burt] beat my so bad I had to stay in bed for a week. ibid. Teresa
The grand jury indicted him [Anthony] on the charge of second-degree murder. ibid.
[Stepmom]: He [Burt] was at rock bottom with a son that hated him. I Just Killed My Dad III: Big Bad Burt
Very rarely it was anything other than a living hell. ibid. Family
The threat of violence is constant. It’s everywhere. ibid.
He had gotten to such a point as he was crazy. ibid. Anthony
The only way to make it stop is to kill his father. ibid. evaluator
He’s been punished since the day he was born. ibid. Attorney
Negligent homicide … They’re going to let you free on probation. ibid. defense dude to Anthony