A judge in Alabama has dismissed the case against Gabe Watson, the honeymoon killer, who was accused of murdering his wife while diving off the coast of Queensland in 2003. Judge Tommy Nail said that the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to send the case to a jury.
The decision will surprise many in Australia who followed the case closely and thought the prosecution had an excellent case, namely that Watson drowned his wife for insurance money. Witnesses have recently given evidence which backs up the view that Watson showed no interest in being with his wife when she was finally brought to the surface and people worked desperately to save her life - it was plain to everyone around him that this man was not in love with his wife.
Alabama prosecutor Don Valeska says the case should have gone to the jury. "I'm sick to my stomach," he told ABC Local Radio Brisbane presenter Steve Austin.
"We presented a prima facie case under the law and he said we didn't. He added "I've just contacted some of the jurors - they have already spoken to the press here and said that if they had had to vote on this case, he would not be leaving the court house."
At least Australia gave him 18 months after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but now he walks. Unbelievable!
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