I do have a clue, and the first time my abuser put his hands on me and shoved my head into kitchen cabinets and kicked me in the stomach… I was in a whole different state didn’t know a soul… I got my purse. I got my wallet. I ran out and got a cab and never looked back… I left. I left all my stuff every bit of it. She could’ve left after he threw the Coke bottle the first time, after he got upset because she wouldn’t text him right back, there were many many many flags more than flags there was actual showing… But what did she do? She said yes to his proposal! Really wow OK and then we’re gonna have some babies to throw in the mix.. so yeah, she could’ve probably not as easily know after they were married absolutely not then you’re locked in… But she had plenty of chances to leave when she first met him before she was involved… Then she keeps saying I went to his place to visit… I would never go visit the asshole who threw my head into a cabinet… Why would I go visit him? We have to take ownership of our actions as well.
@@lynngallagher7456good for you, not all people have the same ending. Everyone doesn't have the same strength, I'm glad you got out and sorry that happened to you. Understanding comes with wisdom as well as judgment.
@@spirit_sunshine5137 Ok, so what are your thoughts on the dry eyes while "wiping tears" that aren't there? This woman is calculating and manipulative and knows exactly what she did. I suspect she got tired of the infidelity and love child situation.
Yes, in pain because she murdered someone and is in the fight of her life right now. I see manipulation. I see a woman who wipes dry eyes with a HUGE box of kleenex sitting in front of her.
I agree... As a survivor, I truly feel at times like we end up with an almost 6th sense when it comes to accusers (whether men or women). I'm new to this case, but it really does seem like she's being honest.
Rediculous comment! So it’s ok to “Pay your dues” staying in toxic relationship being volatile yourself and then you have the right to murder the spouse to gain control??? Very unlawful!!!! Hope you don’t have kids? Wow 😮
@@Juke582 Thank god there's someone in this chat that has common sense!! I wonder how they would feel if it was thier son or brother was laying on the couch and got shot! You only have the right to kill in self defense of your lilfe!! Than she shoots him 9 times. Jurors had it all wrong here!!
@@EvelynSantos2222I would be sad but I would also acknowledge that my brother brought it on himself don’t abuse or batter people they don’t respond in the way you would like them too. It is what it is consequences are real in death and life. I’m sorry they lost their loved one but he was writing his own death certificate with this one. He came across a woman who unfortunately killed him in the result of him battering her. Life isn’t fair no I wouldn’t brag like the comment here but I would have enough emotional intelligence to know my son or brother or cousin weren’t good people to those who loved them. I hope I don’t offend you just want to comment because I get what you are saying I just personally would have to accept the facts of the situation at some point after my anger and grieving initially. Unfortunately he’s not here to tell his side but witnesses etc still would have been there probably even if he survived she still may have gotten off just an observation
She really sound's broken. So young and what an experience to have as your 1st relationship. I hope that she lives a beautiful life from now on. People who have not been thru DV don't understand what it takes to leave the relationship.
Yes they do. I was one of them. I don't believe this pos. I believe she is manipulating everyone. No tears. Wiping dry eyes. She is a professional who knows how to act on the stand. I can't believe anyone is falling for this.
I think she was an abused wife who was afraid of her husband. She stayed with him, IMO, because he made her feel worthless and made her believe she couldn’t live without him. This is called Gaslighting. She took as much as she could take.
That’s never ever one-sided in toxic relationships! The guy needs to defend himself somehow here! Or prosecutor get on it! This is a murder of a sleeping man! Totally unlawful! She was free to leave way before that! She plotted to take him out!
@@Juke582 “She was free to leave way before that” 🙄 right, I mean, it’s not like a victim of abuse would be scared of what would happen when the abuser finds them, or anything like that. If only it was that easy to leave.
That is not gaslighting. Gaslighting is when someone is making you feel like you are losing your mind. Lying to and confusing you so you begin to question your own actions and behavior.
@@Cbreezzy you’ve obviously never been in an unused relationship. If you had, you would completely understand her situation. It’s hard to judge something that you’ve never lived through.
And with her being sexually abused as a child made her very withdrawn and passive. I left my abusive husband over 28 years ago and haven't looked back.
Iwas a PO in Calif then a social worker. I sometimes went to work more bruised than the wards I was in charge of. You are so ashamed. And I was afraid and embarrassed about it. Abuse is another animal. It's not that easy.
She looked really scared to testify and tell her story. She's really brave but I bet she feels more safe than she has in a very long time. I do not know what it's like to be in an abusive relationship but it sounds like she was in complete hell. Also, I hope they interviewed the ex wives so they can corroborate her stories.
@@charrielyn1231i know bcause i was beaten. Had broken bones. Wore raccoon eyes all the time. Jaw broken. Arm broken. I ran wth norhing but the clothes on my back. DONT BE A SMART ASS
My soul will feel redemption when this dance is finally discontinued. Believe survivors, protect children and women These abusive dynamics have ruined countless lives and have the ability to do so for generations to come
But I do have to say that I did leave. I had no resources no job I knew I had to protect my daughter, but not everyone has the knowledge that I had growing up about how wrong this is. I’ve been through counselling my whole life, no matter how he tried to manipulate and pray and watch me and gaslight me. I knew it was wrong I lied to him many times to make him think I was brainwashed and believed his garbage and took the blame for everything that he threw at me just so I could have peace and it would end and we could go back to normal abuse, somebody has to experience to understand, you can’t understand it unless you lived it
Prayers for you beautiful Marcia 🙏 Hopefully the Jury will be merciful. She was a battered woman that finally decided to fight back. I pray for all victims of domestic violence.
I agree she should be aquitted, but to answer you question, Put yourself into their shoes, These narcissists', (before you know it) leave you with nothing!!! I am a victim of this, they leave you with "literally" nothing. No bank account, no vehicle, no family, NOTHING!! So, that is why women stay. They have nowhere to turn. It's harder to get out of than you think. I thank the good LORD above that I was able to escape, and LIVE to tell about it!!!
Such a difference between her and Ashley Benefield' s testimony. Ashley is hunched over to portray herself as abused with exaggerated crying. Opposed to a real victim who is emotional but because she is free has strength from her survival
@@carolvassallo26 they shouldn’t have brought charges. They just looking for a pound of flesh for someone who isn’t going to be missed by anyone except a handful of people and probably not very much by them either
I look at her and feel like I am looking into a mirror. Asking "why not leave?" - that question hurts so much...those that ask it, don't know what it is like to be in that situation.
Im so happy that Marcia was found not guilty I went threw abuse years after years so I felt her pain she had so much anger inside of her that led to the shooting I can give Marcia a big hug if I was there now she is free
@bonnemoms5413 haven't a clue what ur on about are u drunk 😅 but I'm a surviver of D V so I got out with 2 small kids age 3yr and 1yr I left when he wasn't there he did come after me but I called the police a few times but I lived so did my kids... so get off ur high horse...
I understand her pain SO MUCH! My Mother was a victim of abuse from my Father. I was ( and my siblings) were victims of abuse from our Father. My Father was a perfect gentleman to my Mother until their wedding night. She looked out a window and by chance a car pulled up that happened to be a man. My Father thought she was looking at the man and as a result he hit her. That was the beginning of the abuse with the same cycle of good times… anger… apologizing… justification. IT IS NOT EASY TO LEAVE!!!!! My Father passed due to cancer which saddens me us but when I tell you that my Mother came alive and began healing of course after processing things. She was free to live according to what God ordained for her life. Abuse is Tragic😢. I pray she is acquitted 🙏🏾🤗❣️
You can tell very quickly the difference with this lady and what she has been through. I get it, I see you and I understand why. I hope these jurors also see what we can see. It's hard to get out of this type of relationship, you feel desperate, your confidence destroyed, your life tormented, broken and you often always take the blame for them. It's hell!
So many judgemental comments on here....because all of you are so perfect right?.....I feel for this poor lady😔 I think she's been through a lot....just my opinion🤔🙏
I absolutely believe her and I know what she went through because I did as well. I was able to leave before it got worse, but my heart just aches for this woman.
Ohhh really? How? I see an actress using the hot topic of domestic abuse to get away with first degree murder. No tears, dry eyes yet wipes constantly. Don't be so gullible.
My heart breaks for Marcia I understand what she went threw it was an abusive relationship on and off for 27 years I was in abuse relationship some days were fine and some days it was abuse hitting me cursing within years. He choked me hard that I peed on myself I called cops had 6 restraining order against him he was doing drugs I remember my son was only a month old and he put a knife in my face he also locked me up in a closet tied my hands I can go on and on when she started crying i started crying it reminded of what I went threw she definitely went threw abusive for many years you can only take so much I think she held a lot inside in her just like me
omg good verdict, not guilty, praise the lord, the poor lady went through old hell with that man, she was petrified out her mind, she didnt know what to do or who to turn too, not guilty verdict is good.
I did NOT like that judge. I praise God she was found not guilty. I was so invested in this trial. you can breath easy now baby girl. YOU ARE FREE 🙏🙏😪😪🤎🤎
Happened to me. Last time was the worse. I hide a knife under bed. And my ex tried to strangle me. I managed to get the knife. And he stopped. He kept saying do it do it. I didn’t. But that took back my power. I rang police and he was arrested. Went to court all he got was a fine. But I did get a non molestaion order for a few years. Still no justice in UK
I feel so bad for her and her children this is a very sad case I don’t like the fact that he lost his life but he asked for it she lived in fear of losing her own life because of him I know someone that takes advantage of white women like her and it’s sad I pray that she’s found not guilty and is able to move forward in her life!!! 🤞🏾🤲🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽
Everyone in these comments that have not been in an abusive marriage please reserve your comments. My current husband has beat me and when I ignore him pops up at my job to force me to speak to him. If you never had an abuser…shhhhh
I believe her. Of course I don't know the whole story but, this not a case where a woman wants her husband gone for their own benefit for whatever reason and then cries DV victim. That's my gut feeling anyway. I hope the facts come out and that she is found not guilty.
No way!!!!! Guilty. No tears, wiping dry eyes. Trying to get the sympathy vote from everyone. She could have called 911 if she felt threatened. She is acting.
This guy probably did have a good side. My husband was gtest guy most of the time. Do anything for anybody. Loved me like nobodies business. BUT. When that internal switch is flipped look out and take shelter. Its not ALWAYS bad. I loved my husband. I stayed for 4 years. Its the love and the honeymoon phases that kerps you there.
She could have protected her kids by leaving the husband . That is child neglect. She had every opportunity to go to authorities and get a protective order to keep him away from her. There were several options She had as apposed to killing that man. She's playing the jury to feel sorry for herself.
Finally ! She can breathe after over 20 years !!! Unpaid leave for 5 years ??? Prior violence not even allowed in ??? Affect on her children ??? She should be compensated for not being sble to provide for her children & God loss of dveryghing She lost due to this !!!
Reminds me of my ex narcissistic partner. He accused me of being with someone else, when I didn’t answer his calls. This triggered me, because I finally escaped after 4 years without having to explain myself after 4 years of constant abuse. I hear Marcia and I get why and how this would have happened. I was in a long distance relationship for some time, and 6k miles away this guy was able to ruin my life, I was also deprived of sleep, because the a hole was on another time zone. I had work in the morning, I would also fall asleep at work. This is so relateable.
I believe she was abused. She stayed with him and even "planned" to have more children with him. I call BS on her perpetual victim hood. If she was not in immediate danger she is guilty of first degree murder. You can't let the pot boil over for years and then decide to take the law into your own hands.
There is too much specific detail here for it not to be true....I believe her....from experience, I recognise the language she is using and her descriptions of what happened...when we are telling the truth, there is no need to embellish, just the facts....I'm sorry for this lady🙏 the jury got it right.
The biggest indicator is friends of both, neighbors, co-workers, strangers, family. The best witnesses are people close to the victim admitting to the abuse. Also 911 calls but those can be biased.
I had a boyfriend of 1 year he started to accuse me of being with someone all the time also couldn’t say hellos to acquaintances when we were out and about even woman calling them all -luts l eventually stopped going out to avoid any embarrassment he changed me completely l use to be bubbly l was lucky enough to not be married or living together that l left before the violence started cause it was only a matter of time before the physical abuse would have started l was a stronger and more street wise than this lovely natured woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️
"Some women do not leave their abusers in a timely manner because they lack relationship experience, have overly submissive personalities, and crave intimate connections while holding onto fantasies about the abuser. They always focus on certain advantages of the abuser. The most fatal aspect is that some women care too much about their reputation and dare not expose this shameful side to others. They suffer in silence just to save face. Some abusers are very charming and skilled at manipulating people, coupled with their extensive life experiences."
I absolutely feel for this lady, having been through, domestic abuse, IMO, she just Snapped, it does happen, I myself picked fire place poker , & hit top, off his thighs when come at me, many years ago now, but never goes, away, please I hope she gets the mercy, IMO she deserves xx
Aren’t the prosecution capable of assessing a case and realising that it is genuine??!! They just want to convict everyone no matter what. It’s bloody disgusting.
Why in the world would she marry him after the lotion bottle and punching her in the stomach? If someone takes things that far, something is not right in their head. You can bet you will live a life of hell.
Her self esteem was very low. He was an abuser and found a person he could control. Low self esteem, submissive and young. Very sad situation. I hope she gets therapy and can overcome her trauma.
This poor woman! She endured so much violence, physical and mental abuse. To make things even worse, she had to be revictimized in court to be able to defend herself, unfortunately this had to be done to help the case. I’m so happy that she was not charged with murder. There are so many women going through domestic abuse, there are also men going through this domestic violence as well, you don’t hear of it because it’s harder for a man to say they are victims of domestic violence because of the stigma.
You can tell by the lack of remorse in her face. She shot him 9x in cold blood. She knew what she was doing, he wasn’t a threat. She claims self defence, but waited … that’s premeditated.
Any life insurance on her husband? So she afraid to leave cause he threatened to hurt her or family but ok for her to watch him supposedly abuse her son. OoooooKkkkkkkk
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Why not upload the full testimony? I don’t see her cross examination anywhere.
The ridiculous comments saying “why did you stay if he was abusive”, you are lucky that you have no clue why.
I know that’s right!!
I do have a clue, and the first time my abuser put his hands on me and shoved my head into kitchen cabinets and kicked me in the stomach… I was in a whole different state didn’t know a soul… I got my purse. I got my wallet. I ran out and got a cab and never looked back… I left. I left all my stuff every bit of it. She could’ve left after he threw the Coke bottle the first time, after he got upset because she wouldn’t text him right back, there were many many many flags more than flags there was actual showing… But what did she do? She said yes to his proposal! Really wow OK and then we’re gonna have some babies to throw in the mix.. so yeah, she could’ve probably not as easily know after they were married absolutely not then you’re locked in… But she had plenty of chances to leave when she first met him before she was involved… Then she keeps saying I went to his place to visit… I would never go visit the asshole who threw my head into a cabinet… Why would I go visit him? We have to take ownership of our actions as well.
@@lynngallagher7456good for you, not all people have the same ending. Everyone doesn't have the same strength, I'm glad you got out and sorry that happened to you. Understanding comes with wisdom as well as judgment.
@@spirit_sunshine5137 Ok, so what are your thoughts on the dry eyes while "wiping tears" that aren't there? This woman is calculating and manipulative and knows exactly what she did. I suspect she got tired of the infidelity and love child situation.
Amen 🙏🏼
Very courageous to testify. My respects, Mrs. Thompson.
Amen 🙏
She seems genuine and in pain. This is sad.
Yes, in pain because she murdered someone and is in the fight of her life right now. I see manipulation. I see a woman who wipes dry eyes with a HUGE box of kleenex sitting in front of her.
I am sooo happy that she was found NOT GUILTY
I know her personally, she is the nicest woman you'll ever meet. /she is genuine. It's awful.
I agree...
As a survivor, I truly feel at times like we end up with an almost 6th sense when it comes to accusers (whether men or women).
I'm new to this case, but it really does seem like she's being honest.
These monsters seek out passive kind women like the Defendant. She probably has major PTSD...in addition to the physical abuse history. OMG..
At least she wasn't murdered like he was!!
She lived in torment for 20 years. She has paid her dues! Innocent. God bless her!
Rediculous comment! So it’s ok to
“Pay your dues” staying in toxic relationship being volatile yourself and then you have the right to murder the spouse to gain control??? Very unlawful!!!! Hope you don’t have kids? Wow 😮
LMAO
@@tanyamarie3493 amen. Praise God the jury felt the same. I am SO RELIEVED for her.
@@Juke582 Thank god there's someone in this chat that has common sense!! I wonder how they would feel if it was thier son or brother was laying on the couch and got shot! You only have the right to kill in self defense of your lilfe!! Than she shoots him 9 times. Jurors had it all wrong here!!
@@EvelynSantos2222I would be sad but I would also acknowledge that my brother brought it on himself don’t abuse or batter people they don’t respond in the way you would like them too. It is what it is consequences are real in death and life. I’m sorry they lost their loved one but he was writing his own death certificate with this one. He came across a woman who unfortunately killed him in the result of him battering her. Life isn’t fair no I wouldn’t brag like the comment here but I would have enough emotional intelligence to know my son or brother or cousin weren’t good people to those who loved them. I hope I don’t offend you just want to comment because I get what you are saying I just personally would have to accept the facts of the situation at some point after my anger and grieving initially. Unfortunately he’s not here to tell his side but witnesses etc still would have been there probably even if he survived she still may have gotten off just an observation
She really sound's broken. So young and what an experience to have as your 1st relationship. I hope that she lives a beautiful life from now on. People who have not been thru DV don't understand what it takes to leave the relationship.
Yes they do. I was one of them. I don't believe this pos. I believe she is manipulating everyone. No tears. Wiping dry eyes. She is a professional who knows how to act on the stand. I can't believe anyone is falling for this.
I think she was an abused wife who was afraid of her husband. She stayed with him, IMO, because he made her feel worthless and made her believe she couldn’t live without him. This is called Gaslighting. She took as much as she could take.
That’s never ever one-sided in toxic relationships! The guy needs to defend himself somehow here! Or prosecutor get on it! This is a murder of a sleeping man! Totally unlawful! She was free to leave way before that! She plotted to take him out!
@@Juke582 “She was free to leave way before that” 🙄 right, I mean, it’s not like a victim of abuse would be scared of what would happen when the abuser finds them, or anything like that. If only it was that easy to leave.
That is not gaslighting. Gaslighting is when someone is making you feel like you are losing your mind. Lying to and confusing you so you begin to question your own actions and behavior.
@@Cbreezzy you’ve obviously never been in an unused relationship. If you had, you would completely understand her situation. It’s hard to judge something that you’ve never lived through.
@@tiffanygreen2359 I was being sarcastic and responding to the ignorant comment that I tagged.
What would really help is if the ex-wives would testify for her.
@@peggyradeck9140 Judge lively wouldn't allow.
@@jenniferdiaz2293 That's terrible 😕
The Judge screwed her she didn’t even allow his policy record in. I’m so mad for Marcia
A few min in I can tell she is abused. This is horrible.
And with her being sexually abused as a child made her very withdrawn and passive. I left my abusive husband over 28 years ago and haven't looked back.
Iwas a PO in Calif then a social worker. I sometimes went to work more bruised than the wards I was in charge of. You are so ashamed. And I was afraid and embarrassed about it. Abuse is another animal. It's not that easy.
My haert goes out to you 😢 you're telling my life story 😢😢😢❤ may GOD be with you, may justice be served on your case
She looked really scared to testify and tell her story. She's really brave but I bet she feels more safe than she has in a very long time. I do not know what it's like to be in an abusive relationship but it sounds like she was in complete hell. Also, I hope they interviewed the ex wives so they can corroborate her stories.
I believe this woman. Unlike the black swan defendant which only has ever used DV as a weapon for her own coercive control. MHO. 👀
Agreed
I agree too
100%!!!!
100%
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I feel horrible for this lady. She was definitely abused by her husband. 😢
If u r abused u don't have to kill.
@@marilynmcfall7637
Really??? How do you know?
So she says. Trust me. I was beaten for 4 years and thete was evidence everywhere. WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE AND PROOF TJAT WHAT SHE SAYS IS TRUE
@@marilynmcfall7637i was beaten everyday and i said i was going for cigs and aint been back. That was 35 yrs ago
@@charrielyn1231i know bcause i was beaten. Had broken bones. Wore raccoon eyes all the time. Jaw broken. Arm broken. I ran wth norhing but the clothes on my back. DONT BE A SMART ASS
My soul will feel redemption when this dance is finally discontinued.
Believe survivors, protect children and women
These abusive dynamics have ruined countless lives and have the ability to do so for generations to come
It doesn't give you the right to murder
Yes!!
But I do have to say that I did leave. I had no resources no job I knew I had to protect my daughter, but not everyone has the knowledge that I had growing up about how wrong this is. I’ve been through counselling my whole life, no matter how he tried to manipulate and pray and watch me and gaslight me. I knew it was wrong I lied to him many times to make him think I was brainwashed and believed his garbage and took the blame for everything that he threw at me just so I could have peace and it would end and we could go back to normal abuse, somebody has to experience to understand, you can’t understand it unless you lived it
Prayers for you beautiful Marcia 🙏 Hopefully the Jury will be merciful. She was a battered woman that finally decided to fight back. I pray for all victims of domestic violence.
We need all your prayers
I am so glad she was found NOT GUILTY.
She would not be convicted if I was on the jury! My only question would be what took her so long!
I hope she doesn’t get convicted, this whole trial is so traumatic for me 😢 I pray she is healing
Does anyone know where I can watch the entire trial??
Glad your not on the jury,facts not emotions and what the law says that's what you deliberate on
Me either.
I agree she should be aquitted, but to answer you question, Put yourself into their shoes, These narcissists', (before you know it) leave you with nothing!!! I am a victim of this, they leave you with "literally" nothing. No bank account, no vehicle, no family, NOTHING!! So, that is why women stay. They have nowhere to turn. It's harder to get out of than you think. I thank the good LORD above that I was able to escape, and LIVE to tell about it!!!
Defense has obstacles but she is doing well.
Such a difference between her and Ashley Benefield' s testimony. Ashley is hunched over to portray herself as abused with exaggerated crying. Opposed to a real victim who is emotional but because she is free has strength from her survival
She would not be convicted if I were on the jury. Shame on the prosecutor!
Zero jail time in my opinion!
@@madyproth9195 time served at best
The prosecution didn't score anything on cross examination
@@carolvassallo26 they shouldn’t have brought charges. They just looking for a pound of flesh for someone who isn’t going to be missed by anyone except a handful of people and probably not very much by them either
@@carolvassallo26 am I wrong?
I look at her and feel like I am looking into a mirror. Asking "why not leave?" - that question hurts so much...those that ask it, don't know what it is like to be in that situation.
Truly and honestly. They need to keep their comments to themselves if they are going to be so willfully ignorant
Wow she’s been through a lot.
IF what she says is true.
@@cynthiahagerman5718smh clearly the jury believed her
My Lord, my heart breaks for this woman.
Im so happy that Marcia was found not guilty I went threw abuse years after years so I felt her pain she had so much anger inside of her that led to the shooting I can give Marcia a big hug if I was there now she is free
Why haven't they called the ex wives in ?? This woman probably feels safe now ! My heart breaks 💔 for her knowing she had been living like this !!
Judge didn’t allow it. Huge error if she’s found guilty, for appeal.
The people in these comments asking why she didn’t just leave are so ignorant.
Not necessarily she could have left she's a police woman.. she had lots of backup at her disposal.
100% they are ago willfully ignorant about it at this point. It's disgusting
@Gabriel-hf1yy are you daft? Men who are abused that are officers and military men also don't leave or come forward. Seriously get a clue
@bonnemoms5413 haven't a clue what ur on about are u drunk 😅 but I'm a surviver of D V so I got out with 2 small kids age 3yr and 1yr I left when he wasn't there he did come after me but I called the police a few times but I lived so did my kids... so get off ur high horse...
@bonnemoms5413 keep taking ur meds 😅
I understand her pain SO MUCH! My Mother was a victim of abuse from my Father. I was ( and my siblings) were victims of abuse from our Father. My Father was a perfect gentleman to my Mother until their wedding night. She looked out a window and by chance a car pulled up that happened to be a man. My Father thought she was looking at the man and as a result he hit her. That was the beginning of the abuse with the same cycle of good times… anger… apologizing… justification. IT IS NOT EASY TO LEAVE!!!!! My Father passed due to cancer which saddens me us but when I tell you that my Mother came alive and began healing of course after processing things. She was free to live according to what God ordained for her life. Abuse is Tragic😢. I pray she is acquitted 🙏🏾🤗❣️
You can tell very quickly the difference with this lady and what she has been through. I get it, I see you and I understand why. I hope these jurors also see what we can see. It's hard to get out of this type of relationship, you feel desperate, your confidence destroyed, your life tormented, broken and you often always take the blame for them. It's hell!
I belive her my ex was similar
He LET me stay with him ....😢
Tell us you have been manipulated 😢..
So many judgemental comments on here....because all of you are so perfect right?.....I feel for this poor lady😔 I think she's been through a lot....just my opinion🤔🙏
I absolutely believe her and I know what she went through because I did as well. I was able to leave before it got worse, but my heart just aches for this woman.
Would be interesting to hear from the ex wives
LET HER GO!!!
This is definitely an abused woman.
Now, go see Ashley Benafield's testimonies.
i feel so sorry for this poor woman
That poor woman I feel her pain She was so scared throughout that relationship. Unfortunately it happens everyday. Too scared to speak up
You can tell she is an abused woman. Poor lady. I'm praying for her healing.
Ohhh really? How? I see an actress using the hot topic of domestic abuse to get away with first degree murder. No tears, dry eyes yet wipes constantly. Don't be so gullible.
Not Guilty!!!
Guilty as sin. She was fed up with his infidelities and the love child was the last straw.
@@5GreenAcressays you
This breaks my heart!!!
Defense attorney for Marcia Thompson awesomely good 👍 great lawyer!!
My heart breaks for Marcia I understand what she went threw it was an abusive relationship on and off for 27 years I was in abuse relationship some days were fine and some days it was abuse hitting me cursing within years. He choked me hard that I peed on myself I called cops had 6 restraining order against him he was doing drugs I remember my son was only a month old and he put a knife in my face he also locked me up in a closet tied my hands I can go on and on when she started crying i started crying it reminded of what I went threw she definitely went threw abusive for many years you can only take so much I think she held a lot inside in her just like me
God its horrible living in fear 😮
An absolute horror ❤
Is there a cross exam of Ms Thompson?
I can only imagine how much torture and torment she endured for so many years my prayers for her
That woman will always have ptsd for the rest of her life..he ruined her mentally, physically, emotionally...
Shut up
omg good verdict, not guilty, praise the lord, the poor lady went through old hell with that man, she was petrified out her mind, she didnt know what to do or who to turn too, not guilty verdict is good.
I did NOT like that judge. I praise God she was found not guilty. I was so invested in this trial. you can breath easy now baby girl. YOU ARE FREE 🙏🙏😪😪🤎🤎
Happened to me. Last time was the worse. I hide a knife under bed. And my ex tried to strangle me. I managed to get the knife. And he stopped. He kept saying do it do it. I didn’t. But that took back my power. I rang police and he was arrested. Went to court all he got was a fine. But I did get a non molestaion order for a few years. Still no justice in UK
COURT TV why do you NOT play the entire trial?
Where is the rest of the trial
Exactly
Court TV
@@Boxermama15 on TH-cam
He must have really terrified her to make her stay.
I'm so glad she was found not guilty of murder.
Dang, shes 44. Im almost 44 in October. Im at the very beginning of her testimony.
She looks closer to 60. Very sad.
@@biancabrett8581she does look way older than 44
Ugh my heart breaks for her. She just seems like such a sweet person. ❤
I feel so bad for her and her children this is a very sad case I don’t like the fact that he lost his life but he asked for it she lived in fear of losing her own life because of him I know someone that takes advantage of white women like her and it’s sad I pray that she’s found not guilty and is able to move forward in her life!!! 🤞🏾🤲🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽
Everyone in these comments that have not been in an abusive marriage please reserve your comments.
My current husband has beat me and when I ignore him pops up at my job to force me to speak to him. If you never had an abuser…shhhhh
My ❤ goes out to this lady So sad 😢
I believe her. Of course I don't know the whole story but, this not a case where a woman wants her husband gone for their own benefit for whatever reason and then cries DV victim. That's my gut feeling anyway. I hope the facts come out and that she is found not guilty.
She’s not guilty. Self-defense
No way!!!!! Guilty. No tears, wiping dry eyes. Trying to get the sympathy vote from everyone. She could have called 911 if she felt threatened. She is acting.
How can it be self defence if he was asleep
He was asleep though so no its not self defence
@@Gabriel-hf1yyshe didn’t kill him
@@5GreenAcressays you
This guy probably did have a good side. My husband was gtest guy most of the time. Do anything for anybody. Loved me like nobodies business. BUT. When that internal switch is flipped look out and take shelter. Its not ALWAYS bad. I loved my husband. I stayed for 4 years. Its the love and the honeymoon phases that kerps you there.
She better be acquitted.
She could have protected her kids by leaving the husband . That is child neglect. She had every opportunity to go to authorities and get a protective order to keep him away from her. There were several options She had as apposed to killing that man. She's playing the jury to feel sorry for herself.
When a woman has kids and stays. Its as much her fault as his.
It's so easy to judge when you're not in somebody else's shoes
Literally FO.
@@jacquelinefriedhof242 LITERALLY AGREE WITH YOU MESSAGE 😊
Not guilty, the jury got it right.
Why can't I see this trial live or see more videos?
I love how this judge is trying to make very clear what her rights are and what this means .
Finally ! She can breathe after over 20 years !!! Unpaid leave for 5 years ??? Prior violence not even allowed in ???
Affect on her children ???
She should be compensated for not being sble to provide for her children & God loss of dveryghing She lost due to this !!!
Reminds me of my ex narcissistic partner. He accused me of being with someone else, when I didn’t answer his calls. This triggered me, because I finally escaped after 4 years without having to explain myself after 4 years of constant abuse. I hear Marcia and I get why and how this would have happened. I was in a long distance relationship for some time, and 6k miles away this guy was able to ruin my life, I was also deprived of sleep, because the a hole was on another time zone. I had work in the morning, I would also fall asleep at work. This is so relateable.
I believe she was abused. She stayed with him and even "planned" to have more children with him. I call BS on her perpetual victim hood. If she was not in immediate danger she is guilty of first degree murder. You can't let the pot boil over for years and then decide to take the law into your own hands.
This is so sad and heartbreaking.
There is too much specific detail here for it not to be true....I believe her....from experience, I recognise the language she is using and her descriptions of what happened...when we are telling the truth, there is no need to embellish, just the facts....I'm sorry for this lady🙏 the jury got it right.
I am so happy that Marcia was found not guilty!
I dont understand why she married this guy
WHERES THE EVIDENCE?????? She was never a battered woman
Why do we have to pay to watch trials now??
Greed
Court TV is a free channel
I’ve never paid, it’s free
They only have snippets of this trial I’ve searched for the whole days worth of this trial it’s not on here
Just to make it clear ,100% she was abused ,i am in no way against her/women ,I do however stand by the evidence and not MY emotions
I'm trying to watch the whole trial Where would I find it?
Let be honest she can say anything she wants & she will otherwise she’s facing life in jail?
The biggest indicator is friends of both, neighbors, co-workers, strangers, family. The best witnesses are people close to the victim admitting to the abuse. Also 911 calls but those can be biased.
I had a boyfriend of 1 year he started to accuse me of being with someone all the time also couldn’t say hellos to acquaintances when we were out and about even woman calling them all -luts l eventually stopped going out to avoid any embarrassment he changed me completely l use to be bubbly l was lucky enough to not be married or living together that l left before the violence started cause it was only a matter of time before the physical abuse would have started l was a stronger and more street wise than this lovely natured woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Not guilty as she should not be
Man, the judge was so irate today. Not this video.
Why is it that the psychologist can say ; She said “blah blah blah “ , but a witness gets sustained???
"Some women do not leave their abusers in a timely manner because they lack relationship experience, have overly submissive personalities, and crave intimate connections while holding onto fantasies about the abuser. They always focus on certain advantages of the abuser. The most fatal aspect is that some women care too much about their reputation and dare not expose this shameful side to others. They suffer in silence just to save face. Some abusers are very charming and skilled at manipulating people, coupled with their extensive life experiences."
I absolutely feel for this lady, having been through, domestic abuse, IMO, she just Snapped, it does happen, I myself picked fire place poker , & hit top, off his thighs when come at me, many years ago now, but never goes, away, please I hope she gets the mercy, IMO she deserves xx
Aren’t the prosecution capable of assessing a case and realising that it is genuine??!! They just want to convict everyone no matter what. It’s bloody disgusting.
This is the real deal been there.
Me too. This is a party compared to what I suffered
Not often do you meet a perpetrator that is a true victim also.
Why in the world would she marry him after the lotion bottle and punching her in the stomach? If someone takes things that far, something is not right in their head. You can bet you will live a life of hell.
Her self esteem was very low. He was an abuser and found a person he could control. Low self esteem, submissive and young. Very sad situation. I hope she gets therapy and can overcome her trauma.
@debsea2759 I hope so too because what she testified to was horrific.
I’m very happy for her! I wish her well, and Hopefully, she can live the rest of her life in peace. ❤️👍🙏
This is so sad. Unfortunately her scars will be a prison possibly forever no matter what the jury decides. I hope she is able to find peace.
Jesus if this is true my god!!!!!!
Marcia I believe you and I’m so sorry you went thru that! Sending virtual hugs your way mi hermana ❤
Dr brannon is great, seems so knowledgeable about his profession as he should be.
The difference with her testimony and the "Black Swan" ballerina are crazy!
I believe her!
This poor woman! She endured so much violence, physical and mental abuse. To make things even worse, she had to be revictimized in court to be able to defend herself, unfortunately this had to be done to help the case. I’m so happy that she was not charged with murder. There are so many women going through domestic abuse, there are also men going through this domestic violence as well, you don’t hear of it because it’s harder for a man to say they are victims of domestic violence because of the stigma.
You can tell by the lack of remorse in her face. She shot him 9x in cold blood. She knew what she was doing, he wasn’t a threat.
She claims self defence, but waited … that’s premeditated.
Biased
@@ianfortuna9385LOL *you disagree
@@Acidandrain0 no I just don’t like biased opinions against innocent people
@@ianfortuna9385 it’s just interesting if people think someone is guilty is automatically bias..
@@ianfortuna9385 by your comments you think everyone is innocent 🤥
Any life insurance on her husband? So she afraid to leave cause he threatened to hurt her or family but ok for her to watch him supposedly abuse her son. OoooooKkkkkkkk