Bob_Ward's Blog

Bob,

After watching the entire 20 minutes of video, it appeared to me that there were times when Neil appeared to be smirking or even laughing. I also think some of his crying was real, but it also was a little disturbing to see him calm himself down and then stare at the screen with almost a smile on his face. I know that all evidence is shared between the Prosecutors and Defense before trial, so is it possible that Neil has already seen this video? If so, could he have been performing for the jury?

Also, why were his parents so upset when they couldn't even see the video? While watching them, I thought they were viewing what Neil and the jury were seeing, but I now know that they weren't.

The more I think about the crime scene, the more I am leaning towards the scene being staged. As you mentioned, there were blood stains on the wall, but I'm not convinced that she was standing. I think if she were standing then the blood stain spatter would be more than what was found. The witness described the pillow Rachel's head was lying on was blood soaked. Going back to the staging scenario, it becomes more plausible because the sheet that was covering Rachel did not have the burn marks that Rachel had on her breast that were consistent with the bullet going through the left side of Lily. Which to me, indicates that she was holding or lying next to Lily when the baby was killed. Remember, that the bullet in Rachel's chest only left a mark and not a puncture wound. What about the bruising on the baby's face, I haven't heard testimony (or maybe I missed it) to

Watching the live video yesterday during the showing of the video of the crime scene and seeing Neil's reactions, I understand some people's opinion that he was smiling. However, I agree that it is his facial features that give him a 'smiling' appearance even when he isn't. What I saw that some took as laughing, was a 'grimace'. This facial expression can look like a smile, but has more of a 'pained' look and that is because the brow won't be the same as when we laugh. I also think he was trying very hard to contain his emotions as best he could, which also drew criticism. People expected him to completely fall apart. And, yet, to me, if he was innocent, he would have...like his mother did...or most of us would have. It's possible his tears were tears of regret or remorse; he may feel differently now if, in fact, he is guilty of their murders.
I'm still wondering what motive he had if he is the shooter. Unless a person is deranged or wacked out on drugs, there is always a motive.
He was evalutated mentally; has anyone heard the outcome of that? Does anyone know if he did drugs?

I actually didn't see it until this morning on the news, and I could not believe my eyes! It was almost impossible to determine whether he was, in fact crying, or if he was laughing. I got the impression he was acting for the cameras. Did anyone happen to get the glance toward the camera after he uncovered his mouth, then quickly covered it right back up again and then another longer glance toward the cameras? I think he is a phony, and his lawyer is a real nut case. I believe he is totally incapable of showing true emotion--something of a sociopath maybe?

Based on reviewing the clip, I do think that Neil Entwistle's expressions could lead the viewer to believe that he was at times laughing or "grimacing" as some have described. However, I would like to know his present and or past mental health situation, because it could explain volumes into the bizarre behaviors that we are witnessing. I am NOT suggesting that lenient consequences should unfold throughout this trial, should Neil Entwistle be found guilty of the heinous crime. Rather it could illustrate some clinical reasoning to the "suggestion of laughing" while he viewed the crime scene.

I know he was crying. Every single time I am laughing or crying, people asks me if I am laughing or crying. I often make a smerk and it is very hard to tell. I don't mean too, it's just the way I cry.

http://www.sott.net/articles/show/161068-Neil-Entwistle
-Psychopath

You've probably heard the story, or at least one like it. Husband kills wife and child, seemingly without remorse, then attempts to pass it off as a murder/suicide. And, remarkably, people believe him. The latest such example is Neil Entwistle, a British computer programmer, who murdered his American wife and 9-month-old daughter in 2006. He was recently sentenced to life in prison.

The trial made for a fascinating and disturbing spectacle. Aptly described by jurors as a complete narcissist, Entwistle put on quite the display during the presentation of a video of the bloody crime scene. But before we see his reaction for ourselves, let's see what the media tells us we see.

The Boston Globe tells us that Entwistle "breaks down" while watching video of his dead wife and daughter. In fact, the description deserves to be quoted in full:

Neil Entwistle's face turned scarlet red and he covered his mouth with his hand, looking down to avert his eyes from the video played today in court that showed the bodies of his wife and infant daughter, found shot to death in bed and frozen in an embrace.

Entwistle trembled and for the first time since his 2006 arrest began to cry publicly, tears running down the cheeks of his quivering jaw. As the 20-minute video played for the Middlesex Superior Court jury, he turned his eyes back at the screen and watched, his hand covering his gaping mouth.

The prosecution played the video taken by State Police investigators as part of the case against Entwistl