Barry George did not kill Jill Dando - Page 5

TheDaddy · 03-08-2008, 00:03

Anyone see Sky news, Barry George said he couldn't have killed Jill Dando because he was stalking another woman at the time

if only he had made this known in the first place, he may never have gone to jail at all

**Maggy** · 03-08-2008, 00:08

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Anyone see Sky news, Barry George said he couldn't have killed Jill Dando because he was stalking another woman at the time

if only he had made this known in the first place, he may never have gone to jail at all

Yes well one can see that might have made a better defence but in light of the fact it was his stalking habits that got him noticed as a possible suspect in the first place I can see why he didn't mention it...

One way or another I think he was going to end up in prison eventually. I'm concerned that he may not have learnt a lesson and may still be a potential stalker in the future.

danielf · 03-08-2008, 00:14

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I'm not in argument mode or anything but, I thought this DNA stuff they supposedly got Barry George on was bang to rights, didn't they say something about the chances of it not being Barry George were 200million to one. This opens a whole can of worms.

Have I missed something? I don't think there was any DNA evidence in this case. Just a speck of gunpowder, found one year after the event.

TheDaddy · 03-08-2008, 00:19

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

Yes well one can see that might have made a better defence but in light of the fact it was his stalking habits that got him noticed as a possible suspect in the first place I can see why he didn't mention it...

I was actually joking but when you consider what his defence managed to achieve, perhaps it was worth mentioning after all

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One way or another I think he was going to end up in prison eventually. I'm concerned that he may not have learnt a lesson and may still be a potential stalker in the future.

I agree, lets hope he is no more of a danger to women, in particular than that though

Arthurgray50@blu · 03-08-2008, 22:11

I feel very sorry for this guy, he has spent time in prison for a crime, he did not commit, and we have some smarmy git of a politican, having a go becuase he has sold his story, that guy can go and get stuff as far as l am concerned, here is a guy, who has been stitched up by the law, and spends an amount of time in prison, and this guy has a go, good luck to George.

TheDaddy · 04-08-2008, 06:35

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

I feel very sorry for this guy, he has spent time in prison for a crime, he did not commit, and we have some smarmy git of a politican, having a go becuase he has sold his story, that guy can go and get stuff as far as l am concerned, here is a guy, who has been stitched up by the law, and spends an amount of time in prison, and this guy has a go, good luck to George.

It's up to you who you show pity for but imo he is lucky to be out of prison at all, if I had my way him and all the other raping/attempted raping sickos would never taste freedom again, I am disgusted that my taxes are being used to give him compo, I wonder how much he paid his victims?

Pierre · 05-08-2008, 11:00

I don't think he's been the same since he left culture club.

Russ · 17-10-2008, 13:31

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7676036.stm

Possibly wierd but I still don't see him as a killer.

Derek · 17-10-2008, 13:32

Well he's obviously still a well-adjusted individual.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7676036.stm

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Sky News presenter Kay Burley has made an allegation of harassment against Barry George, the man acquitted of Jill Dando's murder, the BBC understands.

ShaneC · 17-10-2008, 15:04

Read the article, he asked for a tape of an interview ^^

Saaf_laandon_mo · 17-10-2008, 15:45

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Read the article, he asked for a tape of an interview ^^

I think there has to be more to the allegations then him simply asking for a copy of the interview. I don't understand why the story would have been released if this is all he is supposed to have done.

**Chris** · 17-10-2008, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

I think there has to be more to the allegations then him simply asking for a copy of the interview. I don't understand why the story would have been released if this is all he is supposed to have done.

Ah, the old 'no smoke without fire' fallacy ...

Since when was our news media - and especially that part of it run by Rupert Murdoch - the arbiter of who is guilty or innocent of anything?

I think the most likely reason for this story being 'released' is the sensational fact that it includes the name 'Barry George'.

What could get the hacks in a froth more quickly than a man recently acquitted on appeal of murdering a female TV journalist, being accused of harassing a female TV journalist?

Saaf_laandon_mo · 17-10-2008, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Chris

Ah, the old 'no smoke without fire' fallacy ...

Since when was our news media - and especially that part of it run by Rupert Murdoch - the arbiter of who is guilty or innocent of anything?

I think the most likely reason for this story being 'released' is the sensational fact that it includes the name 'Barry George'.

What could get the hacks in a froth more quickly than a man recently acquitted on appeal of murdering a female TV journalist, being accused of harassing a female TV journalist?

I was looking at it from the journalist's view point who has taken time off work since Tuesday (Im assuming because of this). Don't get me wrong, I don't think he is guilty of anything, just saying that if they are gonna make allegations against someone who has just been acquited, I'd have thought it would be based on more than the fact that he asked for an interview copy.

**Chris** · 17-10-2008, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

I was looking at it from the journalist's view point who has taken time off work since Tuesday (Im assuming because of this). Don't get me wrong, I don't think he is guilty of anything, just saying that if they are gonna make allegations against someone who has just been acquited, I'd have thought it would be based on more than the fact that he asked for an interview copy.

Maybe, but on the other hand ...

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Privately, Sky sources are attempting to tone down newspaper speculation that stress caused by the alleged harassment may have been directly responsible for her illness. Said a source: "People are saying the two things are linked, but that is not necessarily the case. The truth is that Kay has been feeling unwell and needs to rest for a couple of days."

So, stressed out hack gets a call to say known celebrity stalker Barry George is in the lobby, and has a breakdown in panic that he has come to 'get' her ... straw that broke the camel's back, and all that.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 17-10-2008, 16:21

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Maybe, but on the other hand ...

So, stressed out hack gets a call to say known celebrity stalker Barry George is in the lobby, and has a breakdown in panic that he has come to 'get' her ... straw that broke the camel's back, and all that.

Ok, you could well have a valid point. Blooming journos, making mountains out of molehills....