http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656 Both attorneys said they had no further questions for Brothers. Defense attorney Michael Gardina said he has no further witnesses. The jury is dismissed for the day. Both attorneys said they had no further questions for Brothers. Defense attorney Michael Gardina said he has no further witnesses. The jury is dismissed for the day. en-us Looking forward to rebuttal and summations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unlike JFrancis who believes that the new witness is a liar I want to hear what he has to say. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83659 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83659 Looking forward to rebuttal and summations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unlike JFrancis who believes that the new witness is a liar I want to hear what he has to say. Who did I say was a liar? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83694 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83694 Who did I say was a liar? I would like to hear what the witness has to say as well. Hopefully it is the &quot;something concrete&quot; I have been looking for. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83697 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83697 I would like to hear what the witness has to say as well. Hopefully it is the &quot;something concrete&quot; I have been looking for. JF, if you want &quot;the smoking gun&quot;, you aren't going to get it. But in this case, it's not needed. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83721 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83721 JF, if you want &quot;the smoking gun&quot;, you aren't going to get it. But in this case, it's not needed. <p>I just want some evidence to directly link him to the crime. I think that would be fair.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83742 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83742 <p>I just want some evidence to directly link him to the crime. I think that would be fair.</p> Hey JF, if the guy is as innocent as you would like him to be, why would he lie about the accident, and the game,&nbsp;and the credit card, and the other 100 things he's lied about?&nbsp; http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83797 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83797 Hey JF, if the guy is as innocent as you would like him to be, why would he lie about the accident, and the game,&nbsp;and the credit card, and the other 100 things he's lied about?&nbsp; <p>Evidence linking him to the crime would change my opinion of him regarding this case.&nbsp; I feel that the prosecution &quot;lied&quot; about the time of death to have a case and wanted their experts to lie.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83801 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83801 <p>Evidence linking him to the crime would change my opinion of him regarding this case.&nbsp; I feel that the prosecution &quot;lied&quot; about the time of death to have a case and wanted their experts to lie.</p> JF, you want to live in a perfect world. DIRECT evidence is not always possible. Refer to the Scott Peterson conviction. When this trial is over, and Vincent spends the rest of his life in prison, what will you say then? (I know, you will blame it on the D.A.). http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83811 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83811 JF, you want to live in a perfect world. DIRECT evidence is not always possible. Refer to the Scott Peterson conviction. When this trial is over, and Vincent spends the rest of his life in prison, what will you say then? (I know, you will blame it on the D.A.). <p>I agree with JF that I would love to have that "concrete" piece of evidence.  But I think anonymous is right that all of the circumstantial evidence together goes beyond a preponderance of evidence.  And what was that with his brother Troy, (who I never heard mentioned before) taking off before he testified?  I mean, HE'S THE ALIBI  !!!!!!!!!  Why wouldn't the defense put him up on the stand first?  </p> <p>It would go something like, "Hi, I'm Troy Brothers, and I was WITH my brother Vincent at the time his family was killed.  See, here was our itinerary, here are videos of us buying gas, here's a video of us at a convenience store.  And here's a deposition from a friend of mine that I introduced Vincent to while he was visiting me.  (for the first time in nine years!!!)"</p> <p><br /> Since Troy isn't testifying to any of these things it makes me beg the question, why?  For me, I stopped doubting his innocence when I found out his alibi isn't going to testify for him...unless the prosecution puts him on.  Of course, the jury should not know anything about Troy's travel plans to leave town.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83816 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83816 <p>I agree with JF that I would love to have that "concrete" piece of evidence.  But I think anonymous is right that all of the circumstantial evidence together goes beyond a preponderance of evidence.  And what was that with his brother Troy, (who I never heard mentioned before) taking off before he testified?  I mean, HE'S THE ALIBI  !!!!!!!!!  Why wouldn't the defense put him up on the stand first?  </p> <p>It would go something like, "Hi, I'm Troy Brothers, and I was WITH my brother Vincent at the time his family was killed.  See, here was our itinerary, here are videos of us buying gas, here's a video of us at a convenience store.  And here's a deposition from a friend of mine that I introduced Vincent to while he was visiting me.  (for the first time in nine years!!!)"</p> <p><br /> Since Troy isn't testifying to any of these things it makes me beg the question, why?  For me, I stopped doubting his innocence when I found out his alibi isn't going to testify for him...unless the prosecution puts him on.  Of course, the jury should not know anything about Troy's travel plans to leave town.</p> <p>Brothers gave a detailed account of &quot;his&quot; interactions at that accident. Of course, he had two years to study the facts- heck, he may even believe he was the driver that hit the boy by now. But we still have to wait until Friday to hear what happens. I wonder why Green did not bring in the driver and the boy's mom- to completely impeach Brothers.</p> <p>&nbsp;A plea deal? On five counts of murder involving three children- babies a grandmother and an grown woman? Yea, I'd like to see that happen. He can only plea insanity- and I actually think he has a good case for insanity.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83828 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83828 <p>Brothers gave a detailed account of &quot;his&quot; interactions at that accident. Of course, he had two years to study the facts- heck, he may even believe he was the driver that hit the boy by now. But we still have to wait until Friday to hear what happens. I wonder why Green did not bring in the driver and the boy's mom- to completely impeach Brothers.</p> <p>&nbsp;A plea deal? On five counts of murder involving three children- babies a grandmother and an grown woman? Yea, I'd like to see that happen. He can only plea insanity- and I actually think he has a good case for insanity.</p> A pefect world would be nice, anon.I don't like the idea of people being convicted just because it &quot;doesn't add up&quot;. I am all for this witness that can reportedly rebut Brothers' testimony. As much as I dislike the DA's Office, I have no problem with credible witnesses.&nbsp; By the way, I am curious of the Troy Brothers fiasco as well. Please put him on the stand so that Brothers' testimony can be rebutted. I don't think its fair to infer that since Troy is not there then Brothers is guilty. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83831 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83831 A pefect world would be nice, anon.I don't like the idea of people being convicted just because it &quot;doesn't add up&quot;. I am all for this witness that can reportedly rebut Brothers' testimony. As much as I dislike the DA's Office, I have no problem with credible witnesses.&nbsp; By the way, I am curious of the Troy Brothers fiasco as well. Please put him on the stand so that Brothers' testimony can be rebutted. I don't think its fair to infer that since Troy is not there then Brothers is guilty. <p>JF,&nbsp; you just don't get it.&nbsp; The defense didn't put Troy on the stand because he would have been shown to be a liar like his brother.&nbsp; the prosecutor subpenaed him to testify but he fled the state.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>If brothers is innocent, why did he lie about the accident?&nbsp; why wouldn't he have told the truth about where we was?&nbsp; Innocent people don't have to lie.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83837 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83837 <p>JF,&nbsp; you just don't get it.&nbsp; The defense didn't put Troy on the stand because he would have been shown to be a liar like his brother.&nbsp; the prosecutor subpenaed him to testify but he fled the state.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>If brothers is innocent, why did he lie about the accident?&nbsp; why wouldn't he have told the truth about where we was?&nbsp; Innocent people don't have to lie.</p> Amazing!!!!!! Jfrancais is under attack for wanting a fair trial!! What the heck? This is America! I didn't understand the first blogger and yesterday looked back over all the blogs to see exactly where jfrancais had said that the witness was a liar. Now I am reading all the subsequent blogs and wow the attacks are frequent. I think it is admirable that someone in Bakersfield wants to stand on the side of justice. The burden of proof is not on Vincent Brothers. Furthermore, I find it ironic that someone indicated that he has had several years to think up an alibi. Maybe, just maybe, he has had several years to think about how his life is ruined because he has been falsely accused by an agressive prosecutor. Where is the compassion for another human. Does the question ever cross your mind, what if he didnt do it? What if he is innocent? What if someone else killed this mans entire family? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83863 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83863 Amazing!!!!!! Jfrancais is under attack for wanting a fair trial!! What the heck? This is America! I didn't understand the first blogger and yesterday looked back over all the blogs to see exactly where jfrancais had said that the witness was a liar. Now I am reading all the subsequent blogs and wow the attacks are frequent. I think it is admirable that someone in Bakersfield wants to stand on the side of justice. The burden of proof is not on Vincent Brothers. Furthermore, I find it ironic that someone indicated that he has had several years to think up an alibi. Maybe, just maybe, he has had several years to think about how his life is ruined because he has been falsely accused by an agressive prosecutor. Where is the compassion for another human. Does the question ever cross your mind, what if he didnt do it? What if he is innocent? What if someone else killed this mans entire family? Bakodude, you just don't get it. You do not yet know what Troy has to say. You are merely speculating. I am CURIOUS as to what he has to say (for the umpteenth time). I am sorry I have yet to jump to the conclusion that Brothers is guilty becuase he didn't save his receipts, account for all of his time, get a notarized letter of all the events during his trip, register his shoe prints and fingerprints with the proper authorites before this all took place. I know what a subpoena is and I don't think anyone can make an accurate assumption over who issued it to whom. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83868 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83868 Bakodude, you just don't get it. You do not yet know what Troy has to say. You are merely speculating. I am CURIOUS as to what he has to say (for the umpteenth time). I am sorry I have yet to jump to the conclusion that Brothers is guilty becuase he didn't save his receipts, account for all of his time, get a notarized letter of all the events during his trip, register his shoe prints and fingerprints with the proper authorites before this all took place. I know what a subpoena is and I don't think anyone can make an accurate assumption over who issued it to whom. Meluvshoes, &quot;attack&quot; is a pretty accurate term. I thought we would more or less just state opposing positions and disagree with little banter now and then.&nbsp;The &quot;attacks&quot; are on the verge of being personal. Since I don't agree with dissenting opinions, I must have a criminal record (or be related to those who do), or I want all criminals freed since I don't care for the DA. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83885 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83885 Meluvshoes, &quot;attack&quot; is a pretty accurate term. I thought we would more or less just state opposing positions and disagree with little banter now and then.&nbsp;The &quot;attacks&quot; are on the verge of being personal. Since I don't agree with dissenting opinions, I must have a criminal record (or be related to those who do), or I want all criminals freed since I don't care for the DA. jfrancais, you are soooo my people!!! The intelligence quota in Bakersfield isn't very high. They have to attack you because you string together proper sentences and use spell check.&nbsp; Don't take it personal. When this is over, you will still have your intelligence and they will still not have theirs. Let's hope that they are never the product of the overzealousness of the DA's office. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83918 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_83918 jfrancais, you are soooo my people!!! The intelligence quota in Bakersfield isn't very high. They have to attack you because you string together proper sentences and use spell check.&nbsp; Don't take it personal. When this is over, you will still have your intelligence and they will still not have theirs. Let's hope that they are never the product of the overzealousness of the DA's office. <div class="blogcommentbody">&quot;jfrancais, you are soooo my people!!! The intelligence quota in Bakersfield isn't very high. They have to attack you because you string together proper sentences and use spell check.&nbsp; Don't take it personal. When this is over, you will still have your intelligence and they will still not have theirs. Let's hope that they are never the product of the overzealousness of the DA's office.&quot;</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">If one is going to announce superior intellect, one should first check one's post.</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">Your fourth sentence should be corrected:&nbsp; &quot;Don't take it personally.&quot;&nbsp; You must remember to&nbsp;correctly use&nbsp;your adverbs and adjectives.&nbsp; Also, you may have meant to say &quot;<strong>intelligence quotient</strong> &quot; instead of &quot;intelligence QUOTA.&quot;</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">Signed, </div> <div class="blogcommentbody">A miserably ignorant Bakersfieldian</div> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_84272 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BrothersTrial/8656/#c_84272 <div class="blogcommentbody">&quot;jfrancais, you are soooo my people!!! The intelligence quota in Bakersfield isn't very high. They have to attack you because you string together proper sentences and use spell check.&nbsp; Don't take it personal. When this is over, you will still have your intelligence and they will still not have theirs. Let's hope that they are never the product of the overzealousness of the DA's office.&quot;</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">If one is going to announce superior intellect, one should first check one's post.</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">Your fourth sentence should be corrected:&nbsp; &quot;Don't take it personally.&quot;&nbsp; You must remember to&nbsp;correctly use&nbsp;your adverbs and adjectives.&nbsp; Also, you may have meant to say &quot;<strong>intelligence quotient</strong> &quot; instead of &quot;intelligence QUOTA.&quot;</div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody"></div> <div class="blogcommentbody">Signed, </div> <div class="blogcommentbody">A miserably ignorant Bakersfieldian</div>