Defense rests in Jay murder case, closing arguments to be heard Monday
Sun JournalJan 14, 2019
Dr.
Sweeney is charged in the death of
Pollard testified Friday that in the early-morning hours of
He said Sweeney had been drinking the night before and reported that he took half of a Viagra pill at about
Sweeney said he was in shock, the psychologist testified. He said Sweeney described smoking and thinking more. He picked up a bat and paced for an hour. He said he heard a dragon's voice and a horn in his head. At about
He reported his thoughts were that if he hurt Douglass, he would get the mental health help he needed and it would stall any other relationship she could have, Pollard said.
After the attack, Sweeney said he put out the dog, placed a blanket on Douglass, wrote a note and posted it on the bedroom door so police would find Douglass and help her, Pollard said.
He said Sweeney checked Douglass before he left and she was warm and he believed she was alive. Before he drove to the
The defense has argued that Sweeney had delusional jealousy that was getting worse and believed Douglass was cheating on him, even though people told him it was ridiculous. He was climbing trees, putting up cameras, wearing wigs, borrowing cars and following Douglass around, co-defense attorney
Sweeney took a mental health leave of absence from work in the spring, and was shocked when he learned at the jail that Douglass was dead, Hanstein said.
Assistant Attorney General
In testifying for the state, Dr.
Sweeney, who is deaf, reported hearing noises and feeling pressure in his head, he said.
Riley said he believed Sweeney has anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, likely from a bad childhood.
Sweeney pleaded not criminally responsible by reason of insanity in
Closing arguments in the non-jury trial are scheduled for
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