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Alleged Miscarriages of Justice => Mark Alexander was in September 2010 convicted of the murder of his elderly reclusive father Samuel (70), an Egyptian-born former University lecturer. => Topic started by: Daisy on March 05, 2018, 09:34:19 AM

Title: 10 things the Daily Mail got wrong about the trial of Mark Alexander Mistake#5
Post by: Daisy on March 05, 2018, 09:34:19 AM
“The nozzle from a petrol can, heavy-duty black gloves and a roll of black plastic sheeting” were found in the house.

What sensible household doesn’t have assorted sundries like these?  Of course, we are supposed to insinuate some sinister purpose behind this arbitrary list of everyday items, but it is a redundant ploy.  You can pick any three items you like: let’s say a rolling pin, a cookie cutter and a basting tray were found in the kitchen.  If they have no connection to what happened then you are simply misleading your readers into thinking that they are relevant, while leaving them to imagine all the possible ways one might misuse a cookie cutter.  Let us be clear:

“There is no scientific evidence linking any of the exhibits found in the house or garage to the deceased or defendant” – CPS admissions at trial.

“All exhibits were negative for apparent blood" – Police support scenes of Crime Officer.

“The car was examined and searched.  Nothing of relevant was found" – CPS admissions at trial
Title: Re: 10 things the Daily Mail got wrong about the trial of Mark Alexander Mistake#5
Post by: Angelo222 on March 13, 2018, 10:23:09 AM
“The nozzle from a petrol can, heavy-duty black gloves and a roll of black plastic sheeting” were found in the house.

What sensible household doesn’t have assorted sundries like these?  Of course, we are supposed to insinuate some sinister purpose behind this arbitrary list of everyday items, but it is a redundant ploy.  You can pick any three items you like: let’s say a rolling pin, a cookie cutter and a basting tray were found in the kitchen.  If they have no connection to what happened then you are simply misleading your readers into thinking that they are relevant, while leaving them to imagine all the possible ways one might misuse a cookie cutter.  Let us be clear:

“There is no scientific evidence linking any of the exhibits found in the house or garage to the deceased or defendant” – CPS admissions at trial.

“All exhibits were negative for apparent blood" – Police support scenes of Crime Officer.

“The car was examined and searched.  Nothing of relevant was found" – CPS admissions at trial

I agree, unless there is some direct link between said items and the deceased one cannot really infer some nefarious cause associated with said objects.
Title: Re: 10 things the Daily Mail got wrong about the trial of Mark Alexander Mistake#5
Post by: Nicholas on December 20, 2018, 10:29:21 AM
The nozzle from a petrol can, heavy-duty black gloves and a roll of black plastic sheeting” were found in the house.

What sensible household doesn’t have assorted sundries like these?  Of course, we are supposed to insinuate some sinister purpose behind this arbitrary list of everyday items, but it is a redundant ploy.  You can pick any three items you like: let’s say a rolling pin, a cookie cutter and a basting tray were found in the kitchen.  If they have no connection to what happened then you are simply misleading your readers into thinking that they are relevant, while leaving them to imagine all the possible ways one might misuse a cookie cutter.  Let us be clear:

“There is no scientific evidence linking any of the exhibits found in the house or garage to the deceased or defendant” – CPS admissions at trial.

“All exhibits were negative for apparent blood" – Police support scenes of Crime Officer.

“The car was examined and searched.  Nothing of relevant was found" – CPS admissions at trial

What reason did Mark give for these items being found in the house of his "bed bound" father?
Title: Re: 10 things the Daily Mail got wrong about the trial of Mark Alexander Mistake#5
Post by: Fact Checker on January 02, 2019, 03:13:38 PM
What reason did Mark give for these items being found in the house of his "bed bound" father?

We know that Sami was no longer bed-bound by early 2009:

http://www.freemarkalexander.org/mistake-10/
http://www.freemarkalexander.org/faq/#health

Neighbours had seen Sami laying bricks outside his home over that very summer, and doing various gardening tasks.

It should not be surprising to find these common items in the home of a DIY enthusiast like Sami.