This is so weird! I was reading an account of this case just yesterday. Monson was a horrible human being. He groomed Cecil with the intention of robbing him of his inheritance, and, when that didn't work, murdered him for his insurance money. How the jury found 'not proven ' is beyond me.
I had to watch that a few times to make sure I heard it right! 🤦 I was thinking the same thing! How do they write it off as accidentally self inflicted?
How blind are people? Alfred is as guilty as the day is long. I think the prosecution case was solid. The defense one, not so much. This fiasco of a trial must have deeply hurt his parents, seeing that Alfred got to live his life, while Cecil didn't? Great narration as usual BC.
Because it happened before forensics were really developed and they defense was able to introduce enough doubt. That's enough. The fact they did the Not Proven verdict tells you everything. "We think you did it, but we can't prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt"
But the defense didn't have to prove that Alfred wasn't guilty. They just have to introduce doubt, which it seems their expert did. I also wonder how much the fact that forensics, being a relatively new science at the time, prosecutors were not able to present the evidence without confusing the jurors. Remembering back to the early days of DNA evidence, it was a real struggle to get people to trust that evidence, or even explain it in such a way as to make it clear to the layman. Confused jurors = jurors that have doubts, and will vote to acquit.
I think the defence lawyer had his peak performance at work, being able to make jurors think that maybe the man who couldn't swim drilled a hole in the boat he was about to use, and not the man with money problem, who could swim, had recently taken out 2 life insurances on the non swimmer, and who relatively quickly tried to cash in those 2 life insurances after the young man's "accidental" death shooting, which conveniently happened the day after the boat "accidentally" sunk.
Indeed very ominous... a broke tutor & a pupil who can't swim, but gets saved and is executed with a shotgun in the head the next day, and tutor gets away with murder ! 🤢
BC, one of the things I love about YOU is that you actually take the time to read the comments people leave for you. It shows you actually care about your subscribers. I totally respect you for that. Lots of content "creators" beg for thumbs up and comments and then ask for money, but then completely ignore what people post. Much love and respect to you, and the fascinating stories you cover.
Thankyou, I always think if you take the time to watch the videos and leave a comment I should take the time to read it, I do know that some really big changes get so many views and so many comments that it is more difficult for them to read them all
Interesting turn of events. Refreshing to see a story about several handsome young men, instead of the usual female-intensive tale. Poor Cecil...he didn't really receive justice, but then as now, the guilty sometimes work the system to their advantage. Personally, I like these historic 19th century (and earlier) cases best. Thanks for posting!
I often think how the trials would have been different now, but even these days, trials can be filled with errors. I think the affair was motive, and possibly either the wife or Cecil mentioned that he was going to go elsewhere after he turned 21. This meant Alfred couldn't live off of Cecil's inheritance, so Alfred decided to get whatever he could from Cecil. Poor Cecil. I can only hope Alfred's life was filled with poverty and misery. Thanks for another great video!
It really surprised me that Mr Monson & Scott actually thought that their outlandishly stupid account of what happened would be believedby anyone with intelligence 😮. However, more surprising was the Dr. who ruled it an "accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound"!!! Oh well. This was a sad case perpetrated by greed. Thanks BC! Cheers 🍻! Psst: I've been playing June's Journey for about 5 years now 😊!
Whoever you are ,brilliant orator ,clear and interesting also great not to keep having music playing in background as so many channels do .I get into bed about midnight ,get brief case up ,light off, close my eyes and enjoy a good true story telling .well done .now to get some sleep 😴
It's been a rough month so I chose to not watch your video's for a few weeks, so when I had a particularly bad day I could jump on to You Tube and have a few B.C vids to lift me up. It worked. I don't know what your secret is B.C, but you really have a gift at story telling and making people feel at ease. This was a really sad case. Poor Cecil. Thanks so much, as always. Take good care until the next one. Legend.
Interesting note on the antecedents of defamy litigation- thanks BC! Also just dowloaded June’s Journey and she’s awfully cheerful in the images for someone investigating the circumstances of deceased sister.
Another Monday bites the dust, thank you BC, for another amazing story, see you next time for another. Can't get enough of these, please continue. 🇨🇦🙃🍁🍭
I've been waiting for you. I remembered it was Monday, so I started getting things done so I could sit down without thinking about things I needed to get on with. Now I'm enjoying guilt free😅 entertainment 😂 Morris's mom..😻🐈
I love BC! Thank you for creating these videos! I have been playing June’s Journey every day for 3 years, and my experience is that for every hour you play, 30 minutes will be spent watching ads for other games. It gets tedious . . . .
I've become accustomed to hearing the haunting tune of the theme of this channel. The soothing and calming way the story is narrarated seems to keep you coming back for both the story and this very dreamy and mesmerizing sound. I'm so glad I found this channel. I've been watching crime themed shows all of my life from shows like, The Wild Wild West in the 60's to shows like, The Rookies, Hawaii -50, Kojak, Barretta and Mod Squad from the 70's. I'm now convinced that this channel has become a part of my entertainment life and guilty pleasure to enjoy. Thank you and please do keep covering these incredible stories across the crime continuum of the world.
I find it really amazing that they were so thorough in the investigation, it's so easy to fall into the thinking that they weren't as forensically minded back then,
I wonder where you find your stories and how you research them. This was such an interesting story, gave me Agatha Christie vibes. An unsatisfactory trial result for poor Cecil and his family. Glad Mr Monson did not profit at all. Thank you very much for another incredibly well researched and fact-filled crime story.
Another excellent video Mr bc thank you for all your hard work. I look forward to Mondays for your videos. I use your videos as coping skills because I struggle with depression
Thanks Brief Case, for starting the week off in a mysterious way. I always look forward to my history/ true crime lessons. Wishing all a wonderful week.🙏🖤✌️
The way Monson got around the insurance age requirement (he had attempted to open multiple policies previously on the pretext he was owed back wages, this didn't work) is by claiming Cecil intended to buy Ardlamont and that Monson's wife had made a £20,000 down payment on it, so if Cecil died before he reached majority the Monsons wouldn't be out of their money.
Very good but sad story. Cecil should not have been away from his family. I believe that he was a very gullible young man who believed everything told to him. I cant believe that they let the killer go. I believe that the prosecution had a good case. Oh well, my Cecil rest in peace. Thank you Briefcase. Your so awesome
I always look forward to Brief cases new case because all of his cases are great I really appreciate all of his hard that goes into creating these wonderful cases
I have to say that I really enjoy your show. Your narration skills and your vocal tenure are very palatable to the ears. You could read the phone book to me and I would find it interesting. LOL. Thank you and have a great day😊
So happy to wake up to another very interesting case from brief case I've said it before but your unique style of mixing true crime and history my 2 favourite subjects and no one does it better than you do thanks again
Yea!!! Brief Case Monday!!! Cecils murderer was not positively identified, but they really knew who did it. Thank you, Brief Case for another incredible episode!!!
_Accidentally shot himself?_ 😮 Poor, gullible Cecil.. he just didn't see they were out to get him! Justice did not prevail. Monson was a monster.. 😢 Love a good Scottish case, thanks, BC💼🤗
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Another great video! I’m always waiting with impatience for the next one :) If I may, I only have one small criticism to make 😅. Could you improve on the audio quality? It seems your voice is “echoing” or being recorded in a very small room. That’s a shame as all your videos are beautifully edited. Thank you!
Wow! How unfortunate for Cecil. Imagine back then, there wasn’t a number of murders that were taken to court. No one ever thought someone would do something like that. Now it’s almost normal to hear about this kind of case. His attorney was pretty clever. I can see where some of the money went. I wonder how much it cost. B.C. I was flued out. I watched it but had to rewatch it because I kept drifting off…lol. I so love you and honestly, you’re the best there is.
The level of research and detail you put into the cases you cover is incredible! This was a fascinating story the level of forensic detail explained at the trial is remarkable for that time period. Thank you Brief Case👏👏😀
I've always found this case interesting because the exact same courtroom "battle of the forensic experts" still goes on over a century later. Monson had an excellent barrister defending him, who was astute enough to know which evidence could be challenged to create reasonable doubt... forensics can be a double-edged sword for the prosecution ("if the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit"), and the presence of birdshot on a hunting estate & long grass hiding bloodstains are counterpoints we'd see in court today. That said, there's plenty of _other_ evidence for Monson's guilt (a "self-inflicted" shotgun blast to the back of the head? Making an insurance claim days later? Puh-lease!) so the "not proven" verdict is still a bit puzzling, but understandable given the newness of forensic analysis. Great video! 👍
Great story as always BC. How could someone shoot themselves in in the back of the head!? Also, surely if it was somehow possible, the whole head would have been obliterated, particularly with a shotgun! That Doctor made a bad call there. Has to be said his defense team really earned their fee. Must be remembered that the jury would(probably) not all have been highly educated & been overwhelmed by the conflicting evidence & probably in awe of the so called "experts". So Not Proven was probably inevitable.... Guilty as charged, in my opinion.
I can see why Conan Doyle would be interested in this case because of data and reasoning, for instance, reasons why he could NOT have shot himself. And of course knowledge of human nature, such that a person a few months away from an inheritance is not likely to commit suicide. Great video!
A town I used to live in had the same kind of idiots. A man was killed and it was ruled suicide. He had been shot with a shot gun which was 100 yards away and on the other side of the fence from where the man was.
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Good morning! This case wasn’t as complicated as it seemed. I clearly believe this young man was murdered because of money but that’s just my opinion. The red flag of course was the insurance and the fact that the damage to the skull what is what really captured my attention. Plus the fact that Cecil had a different bullet in his pocket then I believe the one that was fired into the back of his ear? Unfortunately forensics wasn’t as sophisticated as it is now. I feel there was no justice for this young man and that’s a sad part he was only 20 years old and I believe he was easily manipulated. Enjoy the rest of your week and looking forward to next Monday Bless 🙏🏽🇬🇧
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So...he was found that they couldn’t prove the attempted murder case from the day before but also for Cecil’s murder the following day? I don’t know how someone shoots themself in the back, but I’m certain Cecil didn’t do it! What a sad case
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This is so weird! I was reading an account of this case just yesterday. Monson was a horrible human being. He groomed Cecil with the intention of robbing him of his inheritance, and, when that didn't work, murdered him for his insurance money. How the jury found 'not proven ' is beyond me.
Accidentally shot himself in the back of the head?! You don’t have to be a doctor to know that is unlikely
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I had to watch that a few times to make sure I heard it right! 🤦 I was thinking the same thing! How do they write it off as accidentally self inflicted?
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How blind are people? Alfred is as guilty as the day is long. I think the prosecution case was solid. The defense one, not so much. This fiasco of a trial must have deeply hurt his parents, seeing that Alfred got to live his life, while Cecil didn't?
Great narration as usual BC.
Hear Hear. Solid as a rock it seems.
This case is truly baffling. For the life of me I cannot understand why he wasn't convicted. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Because it happened before forensics were really developed and they defense was able to introduce enough doubt. That's enough. The fact they did the Not Proven verdict tells you everything. "We think you did it, but we can't prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt"
But the defense didn't have to prove that Alfred wasn't guilty. They just have to introduce doubt, which it seems their expert did.
I also wonder how much the fact that forensics, being a relatively new science at the time, prosecutors were not able to present the evidence without confusing the jurors. Remembering back to the early days of DNA evidence, it was a real struggle to get people to trust that evidence, or even explain it in such a way as to make it clear to the layman.
Confused jurors = jurors that have doubts, and will vote to acquit.
I think the defence lawyer had his peak performance at work, being able to make jurors think that maybe the man who couldn't swim drilled a hole in the boat he was about to use, and not the man with money problem, who could swim, had recently taken out 2 life insurances on the non swimmer, and who relatively quickly tried to cash in those 2 life insurances after the young man's "accidental" death shooting, which conveniently happened the day after the boat "accidentally" sunk.
Nightfishing is one of the more ominous activities a broke tutor and a rich pupil who can't swim could go on.
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Indeed very ominous...
a broke tutor & a pupil who can't swim, but gets saved and is executed with a shotgun in the head the next day, and tutor gets away with murder ! 🤢
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Thankyou, I always think if you take the time to watch the videos and leave a comment I should take the time to read it, I do know that some really big changes get so many views and so many comments that it is more difficult for them to read them all
I agree 100%. I have a channel too and ALWAYS try to respond to every comment or question. 😊👍
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Interesting turn of events. Refreshing to see a story about several handsome young men, instead of the usual female-intensive tale. Poor Cecil...he didn't really receive justice, but then as now, the guilty sometimes work the system to their advantage. Personally, I like these historic 19th century (and earlier) cases best. Thanks for posting!
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I often think how the trials would have been different now, but even these days, trials can be filled with errors.
I think the affair was motive, and possibly either the wife or Cecil mentioned that he was going to go elsewhere after he turned 21. This meant Alfred couldn't live off of Cecil's inheritance, so Alfred decided to get whatever he could from Cecil. Poor Cecil. I can only hope Alfred's life was filled with poverty and misery. Thanks for another great video!
It really surprised me that Mr Monson & Scott actually thought that their outlandishly stupid account of what happened would be believedby anyone with intelligence 😮. However, more surprising was the Dr. who ruled it an "accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound"!!! Oh well. This was a sad case perpetrated by greed. Thanks BC! Cheers 🍻!
Psst: I've been playing June's Journey for about 5 years now 😊!
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Thanks Holly, You are so welcome!
Whoever you are ,brilliant orator ,clear and interesting also great not to keep having music playing in background as so many channels do .I get into bed about midnight ,get brief case up ,light off, close my eyes and enjoy a good true story telling .well done .now to get some sleep 😴
Sometimes I wish we could see back in time to know what happened to people after their trial when history doesn't show where they ended up, etc.
I'm sure he moved to another country and renewed his evil ways
Alfred kept breathing for many years. Cecil did not.
It's been a rough month so I chose to not watch your video's for a few weeks, so when I had a particularly bad day I could jump on to You Tube and have a few B.C vids to lift me up. It worked. I don't know what your secret is B.C, but you really have a gift at story telling and making people feel at ease.
This was a really sad case. Poor Cecil.
Thanks so much, as always. Take good care until the next one. Legend.
Hope you are feeling better and that May is a better month for you
@@BriefCaseOfficial thanks so much mate. You have a lot of grateful watchers. Look after yourself and stay well.
The best part of Monday morning is that it’s time for the next…brief…case!
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I sleep here now, good afternoon BC family,it 13:02 pm in South Africa , thank you for the upload ❤
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
Interesting note on the antecedents of defamy litigation- thanks BC! Also just dowloaded June’s Journey and she’s awfully cheerful in the images for someone investigating the circumstances of deceased sister.
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Battle of the experts - must have been a great show!
This channel never fails to impress
Another Monday bites the dust, thank you BC, for another amazing story, see you next time for another. Can't get enough of these, please continue. 🇨🇦🙃🍁🍭
Thanks for listening
I've been waiting for you. I remembered it was Monday, so I started getting things done so I could sit down without thinking about things I needed to get on with. Now I'm enjoying guilt free😅 entertainment 😂
Morris's mom..😻🐈
You would not think that Alfred, with his background, could take part in greed and in murder. Cecil did not deserve this .
Ha! Preachers kids, or PKs, are hellions! The students from the religious colleges were SO much fun. We made sure to invite them to our parties
Morning BriefCase! Thanx for the upload. (Morning BC Fam!)
RIP Cecil.
Morning Lisette :)
I love BC! Thank you for creating these videos! I have been playing June’s Journey every day for 3 years, and my experience is that for every hour you play, 30 minutes will be spent watching ads for other games. It gets tedious . . . .
I've become accustomed to hearing the haunting tune of the theme of this channel.
The soothing and calming way the story is narrarated seems to keep you coming back for both the story and this very dreamy and mesmerizing sound.
I'm so glad I found this channel.
I've been watching crime themed shows all of my life from shows like, The Wild Wild West in the 60's to shows like, The Rookies, Hawaii -50, Kojak, Barretta and Mod Squad from the 70's.
I'm now convinced that this channel has become a part of my entertainment life and guilty pleasure to enjoy.
Thank you and please do keep covering these incredible stories across the crime continuum of the world.
Thankyou
I find it really amazing that they were so thorough in the investigation, it's so easy to fall into the thinking that they weren't as forensically minded back then,
I love how his wife was “standing way over there” and yet somehow this was still all her fault.
What a cracking story!
Thank you BC.
(June's Journey looks like fun, BTW).
Isn't it amazing how many "friends" someone has , when they're expecting a large inheritance?
Hi Renee!
That's one reason NOT to want to win a lottery !i
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Great coverage of this case. Love the “boom” sounds. I know in a previous video you asked about them. I say keep them!
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Thanks for the upload. It's the one good thing about a Monday!
I am sure its not the only good thing
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I wonder where you find your stories and how you research them. This was such an interesting story, gave me Agatha Christie vibes. An unsatisfactory trial result for poor Cecil and his family. Glad Mr Monson did not profit at all. Thank you very much for another incredibly well researched and fact-filled crime story.
Another excellent video Mr bc thank you for all your hard work. I look forward to Mondays for your videos. I use your videos as coping skills because I struggle with depression
Thanks Shannon, hope you feeling OK today
Poor Cecil!💔💔💔 He had no idea!
Thanks Brief Case, for starting the week off in a mysterious way. I always look forward to my history/ true crime lessons. Wishing all a wonderful week.🙏🖤✌️
The way Monson got around the insurance age requirement (he had attempted to open multiple policies previously on the pretext he was owed back wages, this didn't work) is by claiming Cecil intended to buy Ardlamont and that Monson's wife had made a £20,000 down payment on it, so if Cecil died before he reached majority the Monsons wouldn't be out of their money.
The best channel ever! Thank you, Brief Case!
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Early forensics, great story from time old. Just love the old true crime stories! Thank you.
Thank you :)
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Happy Monday, BC! I've waited for your story all weekend. Thank you for another perfect delivery. 🇨🇦❤️👋
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Very good but sad story. Cecil should not have been away from his family. I believe that he was a very gullible young man who believed everything told to him. I cant believe that they let the killer go. I believe that the prosecution had a good case. Oh well, my Cecil rest in peace. Thank you Briefcase. Your so awesome
I always look forward to Brief cases new case because all of his cases are great I really appreciate all of his hard that goes into creating these wonderful cases
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Regarding the initial finding- it sure takes a lot of skill to shoot oneself in the back of the head.
Exactly
That Dr was paid off.
He just had to sign off. I'm sure of it
Also I wouldn't go to that dr.
I know unless gun dropped
But I think the dr.was paid to do that. Crooked drs back then. Well crooked drs now lol
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I love your voice ,and the way you tell your story’s is awesome !! Thanks Brief Case for your hard work!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
What a really good case intriguing at every twist and turn especially at the end.
You did a great job of explaining the technicalities in this case! Bravo and thank you for another interesting story! Well done!!
Thank you very much!
I have to say that I really enjoy your show. Your narration skills and your vocal tenure are very palatable to the ears. You could read the phone book to me and I would find it interesting. LOL. Thank you and have a great day😊
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Always look forward to hearing from BC. Love the way he presents the story
As always BC you've given a great story
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Thanks for listening Mary :)
So happy to wake up to another very interesting case from brief case I've said it before but your unique style of mixing true crime and history my 2 favourite subjects and no one does it better than you do thanks again
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Thank You, Brief Case, Excellent, as ALWAYS!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Cecil didn't receive Justice!
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Made my Monday. Thanks!!!
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I finally got caught up on everything. Can't wait for the next Brief Case. You do an amazing job
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This dude was born exactly 100 years before me lol.
Another great story BC!
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A sad story. I'm in Argyll around an hour from this location. May God rest his soul.
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Yea!!! Brief Case Monday!!! Cecils murderer was not positively identified, but they really knew who did it.
Thank you, Brief Case for another incredible episode!!!
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_Accidentally shot himself?_ 😮 Poor, gullible Cecil.. he just didn't see they were out to get him! Justice did not prevail. Monson was a monster.. 😢 Love a good Scottish case, thanks, BC💼🤗
GUILTY what a truly interesting one loved the legal facts and forensics thanyou again Mr BC
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Nice one. Thank you!
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Monday night and just watched another brilliant episode from BC thanks for a really interesting story
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Thanks Briefcase - more fascinating content! 😊x
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Another great video! I’m always waiting with impatience for the next one :) If I may, I only have one small criticism to make 😅. Could you improve on the audio quality? It seems your voice is “echoing” or being recorded in a very small room. That’s a shame as all your videos are beautifully edited. Thank you!
Thanks I have a studio but have changed the Mic recently :(
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What's wrong with Hello Fresh though? You gotta eat
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Wow! How unfortunate for Cecil. Imagine back then, there wasn’t a number of murders that were taken to court. No one ever thought someone would do something like that. Now it’s almost normal to hear about this kind of case. His attorney was pretty clever. I can see where some of the money went. I wonder how much it cost. B.C. I was flued out. I watched it but had to rewatch it because I kept drifting off…lol. I so love you and honestly, you’re the best there is.
Thanks Lisa
The level of research and detail you put into the cases you cover is incredible! This was a fascinating story the level of forensic detail explained at the trial is remarkable for that time period. Thank you Brief Case👏👏😀
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I've always found this case interesting because the exact same courtroom "battle of the forensic experts" still goes on over a century later. Monson had an excellent barrister defending him, who was astute enough to know which evidence could be challenged to create reasonable doubt... forensics can be a double-edged sword for the prosecution ("if the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit"), and the presence of birdshot on a hunting estate & long grass hiding bloodstains are counterpoints we'd see in court today. That said, there's plenty of _other_ evidence for Monson's guilt (a "self-inflicted" shotgun blast to the back of the head? Making an insurance claim days later? Puh-lease!) so the "not proven" verdict is still a bit puzzling, but understandable given the newness of forensic analysis. Great video! 👍
Great story as always BC. How could someone shoot themselves in in the back of the head!? Also, surely if it was somehow possible, the whole head would have been obliterated, particularly with a shotgun! That Doctor made a bad call there. Has to be said his defense team really earned their fee. Must be remembered that the jury would(probably) not all have been highly educated & been overwhelmed by the conflicting evidence & probably in awe of the so called "experts". So Not Proven was probably inevitable.... Guilty as charged, in my opinion.
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I can see why Conan Doyle would be interested in this case because of data and reasoning, for instance, reasons why he could NOT have shot himself. And of course knowledge of human nature, such that a person a few months away from an inheritance is not likely to commit suicide. Great video!
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😂. To which medical school did the doctor go? I am no doctor but I am quite certain a gunshot to the BACK of the head is no accident.
I knew someone who died with an ax to the back of the head, and it was ruled self-inflicted, accidental.
A town I used to live in had the same kind of idiots. A man was killed and it was ruled suicide. He had been shot with a shot gun which was 100 yards away and on the other side of the fence from where the man was.
The LA coroners office is famous for rulings like that. Crazy impossoble "suicides"
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This case wasn’t as complicated as it seemed. I clearly believe this young man was murdered because of money but that’s just my opinion.
The red flag of course was the insurance and the fact that the damage to the skull what is what really captured my attention. Plus the fact that Cecil had a different bullet in his pocket then I believe the one that was fired into the back of his ear?
Unfortunately forensics wasn’t as sophisticated as it is now. I feel there was no justice for this young man and that’s a sad part he was only 20 years old and I believe he was easily manipulated. Enjoy the rest of your week and looking forward to next Monday
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I would have run if I were Cecil if I had almost drowned the day before. Poor young man. Thanks BC❤
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If I can give a suggestion, could you have the names of the people and who they are in the description? I get quite confused on who is who during the video (my attention is the problem) and I absolutely love your videos
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"They Got Away With Murder" did an upload on this also
A very extensive dive into it! I adore Our Mark.
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So...he was found that they couldn’t prove the attempted murder case from the day before but also for Cecil’s murder the following day? I don’t know how someone shoots themself in the back, but I’m certain Cecil didn’t do it! What a sad case