Miss Eastwood was the former partner of Kevin McKinley, who was killed with a shotgun in Overy Street, Dartford in February 2013.Oh dear. Once is unfortunate, but....
Following the discovery of Miss Eastwood's body, a 30-hour man hunt took place to find Caird, who had gone into hiding. He was found the next day in the attic of his empty house after he had broken back in.Hmmm....
Officers interviewed Caird for two-and-a-half hours. He sat in silence throughout.
What is it with women and unsuitable men? Is it some 'moth to flame' effect?
It appears that the late Ms Eastwood was just trying to behave normally by speaking to someone at a neighbour's family event. This is what people ordinarily do and in no sense invites the attack.
ReplyDeleteWhat might have helped prevent this tragedy would be if Caird had been convicted and imprisoned properly for a very long time following an arson attack in 2011. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
The story is murky here. The first story says that the witness - and intended victim of the arson attack - clearly recognized Caird, with whom she had a previous relationship.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/father-joshua-caird-tried-to-bl-a74363/
The trial continued for several days. The jury acquitted him, possibly accepting his alibi that he had been at home. At any rate, they declined to convict.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/not-guilty-joshua-caird-accused-a74065/
But this was in 2011 and Ms Eastwood was killed in 2014. Perhaps she did not know of his prosecution which, in any case, had resulted in an acquittal.
Suppose that Caird's alibi during the arson was provided by his parents, whom we know looked after him (see original story). .
Now would be a very good time for the police to re-interview Mrs and Mr Caird senior.
We do not have double jeopardy now. If additional significant evidence emerged - such as a false alibi - then Caird could be tried again. It may seem unnecessary but it would be a good idea to punish people for providing false alibis or failing to warn young women about young men who are known to be violent.
Women love dangerous men. They always have and always will.
ReplyDeleteMy view is let them sort it out among themselves and to make sure that more of these dozy people are included; bumping off your dozy girlfriend after years of abuse should be changed from an offence to a public service.
"This is what people ordinarily do and in no sense invites the attack. "
ReplyDeleteAh, indeed, WoaR, but...it depends on the sort of 'family'.
I might approach my own family in such a manner & have no issues. Not so these types.
"What might have helped prevent this tragedy would be if Caird had been convicted and imprisoned properly for a very long time following an arson attack in 2011."
Indeed so.
"Women love dangerous men. They always have and always will."
Not all of 'em!