This man is a total sociopath. He looks like he believes his own lies. He left a terrible path of destruction and broken hearts in his wake and seems to have zero remorse. The testimony of his ex-wives was so upsetting. This man has terrorized people for decades.
I watch a lot of criminal trials - used to watch them on courttv --which is now insessions -- I have watched trials live streamed. And it is semi-rare that a defendant will testify. It is always amazing that someone who is obviously guilty -- thinks they can get up on a witness stand and defend all their lies and previous bad acts.
I can imagine the prosecution was savoring the entire cross-examination of this lying, manipulative mutant.
Alec's unbridled hubris and mendacity were beyond the pale. He is guilty as sin and thought he could outsmart the rookie detective. Fortunately he was proven wrong!
While I agree that anybody who is a victim of domestic violence should flee the relationship as quickly as possible, I'm sure it is much easier said than done. I have never been involved in such a imbroglio but I could imagine it being difficult to sever all ties with that person, especially if you love that person deeply or have children together.
It's easy to give advice from the peanut gallery but probably much more difficult to follow when placed in such an unenviable situation.
Let this case serve as a cautionary tale to all the women out there as to what can happen if domestic violence is allowed to continue unabated. It may just lead to murder.
While i do believe Alec McNaughton is guilty there are a lot of unanswered questions...maybe i missed it but did they ever interview his mother to corroborate that he did in fact visit her and to confirm the timeline. I never heard them mention anything about Alec McNaughton's mother being interviewed, which was strange she she was his alibi. Also, were they able to get any DNA from underneath the victim's fingernails. I remember them saying that Alec McNaughton's DNA was not there, but she obviously fought for her life, just strange that there was no DNA found...if anyone heard different please comment as these questions are bugging me
He did indeed go visit his mother later that day, but he was not gone for the entire time that he said he was. He said he was gone between 11 and 12 until 7:30 that evening. It was likely that he left around 2-2:30 and returned later that evening. His mother being very old probably did not realize exactly the times he was there, and she would corroborate anything for her son. I don't think her testimony in the trial went very far, and that is probably why it was never mentioned specifically in the 48 Hours story.
As for the fingernails, DNA, the scratches and other comments many have asked about why he had no scratches, the prosecution never proposed an actual reason why because the number of possibilities is great--it's likely that he dressed in a way to protect himself. It was actually stranger that he had no blood on him considering the entire 911 call, he was acting like he was down next to her body.
I woke up this morning thinking about the "smugness" of this man who appeared to me to be "a man of lies". Could it be that he "hired" someone else to kill his wife and that's why he says "he" didn't do it. Just saying. I didn't get to watch all of the show, so I wasn't sure if the detectives exhausted that angle on the case. It could explain why he was so willing to show he had no blood on his hands during the police interrogation, even though I believe he does have the "blood of his wife" on his hands.
I feel for the family involved in this case. Domestic Violence is very sad. To be abused by someone you trusted.. My question is why didnt Alec's mother get brought in for questioning? He said he was there but yet there was no mention that his mother was ever even questioned about if her son was there on February 15th. Does anyone else find that strange?
Yes, I also hoped his mother would have been brought in for questioning and was waiting for what she may have had to say about her son's visit that day.
Alec's mother was brought in, and she did testify in the trial. Unfortunately, his mother is very old and her memory is not all there--she is in her 80's or 90's. Additionally, most felt that he had manipulated and threatened her. Plus, as a mother, she may say anything to protect her child. Ultimately, her testimony was probably viewed as insignificant in the greater picture.
The evidence speaks for itself, the photos, the phone calls, the ex-wives, the abusive behaviour all convict and prove Alec McNaughton is guilty. I must commend his deceased wife for doing doing such a good job in gathering and preserving crucial evidence that went a far way in determining the outcome of this case.
Finally, I would like to thank Mr. McNaughton himself for his arrogance, his stupidity and for underestimating a 'rookie' investigator. Have a wonderful time behind bars.
this is a sad story a beautiful woman killed by a crazy person. he was married 3 x this was a sign something was wrong with him. being married doesn't make you whole its nothing wrong without being with a man are married. the first time he hit you he will do it again if a man feel he has to hit you leave. life is too short for living in fear.
When I was younger I went thru 2 of these jerks! I urge young women to be VERY slow and cautious about who they get involved with- give it TIME, and give yourself a chance to see how they deal with anger, frustration and disappointment. If they get violent with you or with ANYthing (throwing furniture, punching walls, etc.)tell them GOODBYE! No matter HOW hard it is! Abusers don't hit other MEN because they know they won't get away with it- so tell every guy you become involved with that you will NOT tolerate even 1 time of being called filthy names or being touched in anger, and stick to it. Personally- I have been single and celibate for 11 years, and I am strong and happy in life. Maybe someday I'll find a kind and gentle mate, but for now, NO man is better than a BAD man. Never again will I be torn down by some charming but insecure creep. Love yourself enough to be picky!
The lady just said that ALL So well! I can Very Much relate... (through 4 relationships!).They just don't seem to "make 'em like they used to anymore"...! "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is....than a fatted calf without...".I have pictures on my cell and computer from the wretched past....but alas, I am alive and the past IS past,..Thank God. Any victim of domestic violence please take heed to all wise words concerning subtle and not so subtle abuse!
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I watch a lot of criminal trials - used to watch them on courttv --which is now insessions -- I have watched trials live streamed. And it is semi-rare that a defendant will testify. It is always amazing that someone who is obviously guilty -- thinks they can get up on a witness stand and defend all their lies and previous bad acts.
I can imagine the prosecution was savoring the entire cross-examination of this lying, manipulative mutant.
While I agree that anybody who is a victim of domestic violence should flee the relationship as quickly as possible, I'm sure it is much easier said than done. I have never been involved in such a imbroglio but I could imagine it being difficult to sever all ties with that person, especially if you love that person deeply or have children together.
It's easy to give advice from the peanut gallery but probably much more difficult to follow when placed in such an unenviable situation.
Let this case serve as a cautionary tale to all the women out there as to what can happen if domestic violence is allowed to continue unabated. It may just lead to murder.
He did indeed go visit his mother later that day, but he was not gone for the entire time that he said he was. He said he was gone between 11 and 12 until 7:30 that evening. It was likely that he left around 2-2:30 and returned later that evening. His mother being very old probably did not realize exactly the times he was there, and she would corroborate anything for her son. I don't think her testimony in the trial went very far, and that is probably why it was never mentioned specifically in the 48 Hours story.
As for the fingernails, DNA, the scratches and other comments many have asked about why he had no scratches, the prosecution never proposed an actual reason why because the number of possibilities is great--it's likely that he dressed in a way to protect himself. It was actually stranger that he had no blood on him considering the entire 911 call, he was acting like he was down next to her body.
katekrumm
My question is why didnt Alec's mother get brought in for questioning? He said he was there but yet there was no mention that his mother was ever even questioned about if her son was there on February 15th. Does anyone else find that strange?
Alec's mother was brought in, and she did testify in the trial. Unfortunately, his mother is very old and her memory is not all there--she is in her 80's or 90's. Additionally, most felt that he had manipulated and threatened her. Plus, as a mother, she may say anything to protect her child. Ultimately, her testimony was probably viewed as insignificant in the greater picture.
katekrumm
Finally, I would like to thank Mr. McNaughton himself for his arrogance, his stupidity and for underestimating a 'rookie' investigator. Have a wonderful time behind bars.