Robert Balke aquitted of all charges.

71 year old Robert Blake was aquitted of all charges today in the case of his wife's murder. The case, being held for four years, is finally over, but with a controversial verdict.



Man, this is just wrong. Someone with that much evidence gets released. What has this world come to.

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A La OJ Simpson. Thats all. Next will be Michael Jackson

Maybe Blake's Baretta character went into the trial but it was his Lost Highway character that got him out of it.

We've met before haven't we?


Come on, does this guy look like he'd ever hurt anyone to you?

Dammit MA! You beat me to the Lost Highway reference. hehe

I'm actually elated he got off. And, Yes. I do believe he did it. (Please do not flame me, it's just my opinion)

Goes to show our court system actually works. The prosecution had absolutely no real direct evidence. (very much UNLIKE the OJ case)

I haven't followed the case. Why is it 'wrong'? What evidence did they have?

The article notes

Bakley was shot to death May 4, 2001, outside Blake's favorite Italian restaurant in Studio City, after the two had dinner.

Blake had said he left Bakley in the car while he returned to the restaurant to retrieve a handgun he had left behind. He told detectives he was armed because his wife feared someone was stalking her.

That seems pretty obvious, but, if thats all there is, then it shouldn't be a surprise that he wasn't convicted. What else was there?

Originally posted by Terapin
All I have to say is ... WHO CARES??? This is just another meaningless personality parade.

well, if you dont care, why post in this thread? Lets keep on topic please.

Thanks, TSK

arggghhh!


Pet peeve

I've seen several posts on this, and almost all of them have had the last name spelled as Balke.

and they were straight from a crocodile...gee.......steal a bubble gum, and poof you're in jail..kill your spouse.......you get away with it...Hmmmm........light bulb going off.j/k

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No DNA evidance, no Fingerprints, suspect testamonies by ex-drug addicts and absolutely no link between him and the murder weapon. Kinda beyond a reasanable doubt dont you think?

Originally posted by SourGrapes
I'm actually elated he got off.

And, Yes. I do believe he did it. (Please do not flame me, it's just my opinion)

Flames SourGrapes and gives her directions to nearest shopping center then runs off into a corner to hide.