Ladonia, Texas, 11th September 2019: A child seeks help. A man [Brian Lapsys] intervenes. Hero or villain? Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e1: Careless Shooter or Child Protector? ITVX 2022
‘I fired two shot to scare him off.’ ibid. Brian
The defense are reviewing Brian’s interactions with the officers. The defense think the footage highlights Brian’s belief that a child was in danger. No charges of abuse were ever brought against the father. ibid. captions
Sanders County, Montana, October 8th 2020: I [Rachel Dawson] need police … I don’t an address … I killed someobody. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e2: Killer Ex Wife or Self-Defence? 911 call, ITVX 2024
She claiming her ex-husband was going to rape her so that’s why she shot him. ibid. rozzer
Abused by Jake and isolated from her own family, Rachel felt unable to leave. ibid. caption
In 2004 Rachel left Jake and moved to Montana. Six years later he followed her. ibid.
The Prosecution claim Rachel’s gun is evidence that she planned to kill Jake Glace. ibid.
In 2020 Jake received a felony conviction for domestic assault. ibid.
Dismissed with prejudice [case closed]. ibid.
Martin County, Kentucky, 6th December 2017: My husband’s [Rodney Stepp] been shot! I don’t know. They’d been gone all day. They’d just come home. I heard them pull in. Woody [Six] said Rodney wouldn’t let him leave. He [Woody] grabbed him by the throat and he shot him. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s2e4: Best Friend Killing or Self-Defence? 911 call, ITVX 2024
Guilty of the offense of reckless homicide … Guilty of the offense of resisting arrest … not guilty of manslaughter … Woody is given the minimum sentence of one year. ibid.
Taylorsville, Kentucky, 16th April 2017: There’s been an accident. I [Kandy Bennett] have shot my husband [Mark Bennett]. He threatened to kill me … Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s3e4, 911 call, Channel 5/ITVX 2022
I couldn’t take it any more … The man was trying to kill me. ibid. Kandy
There had been domestic violence in Kandy’ and Mark’s relationship for years … I don’t know of another case that’s this strong on self-defence. ibid. defense brief
Kandy was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. ibid.
As soon as we were married his demeanour started to change almost overnight. ibid. Kandy
He would slam my head into concrete … hit me with golf clubs … ibid.
She turned off the cameras in the house. It looks suspicious … This could be hugely damaging to the case. ibid. defense brief
Kandy’s daughter was also a victim of Mark’s abuse. ibid. caption
Alongside years of physical and mental abuse, Mark persuaded Kandy to take drugs. ibid. caption
Multiple threats … The police were not helpful at all. ibid. Professor
She tried to reach out to the police and the police were not helpful at all. ibid.
Control: More so than I’ve heard in any other case. ibid.
High Point, North Carolina, 5th April 2019: Attempted murder or self defence? Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s4e1: Screwdriver Stabbing, Channel 5 2024
He [Dejvi Velia] has been accused of stabbing Mr Horne, the alleged victim, three times with a screwdriver. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. ibid. defence
He [Dejvi] was working at the gas station … A dispute started over money … Mr Horne had knocked his brother unconscious. ibid.
Hollywood, Florida, 3rd January 2021: I need an ambulance. On 24th and Hollywood Boulevard. A man’s been shot. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s4e7: Nightclub Murder or Self-Defence Shooting? 911 call, Channel 5 2024
In Flordia you are entitled to use lethal force if you are in fear of imminent bodily harm. ibid. defense
Guy has a 5-year-old son with his former girlfriend. After the shooting, she moved over 200 miles away with their child. ibid. caption
It’s been dismissed. It’s over. ibid. defense