Ewen Macdonald found not guilty

**Hitcher** · 1st August 2012, 22:26

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

The silly cunt should have at least killed the calves humanely instead of brutally killing them with a hammer. I hope he gets sent to jail for that fact alone.

Without wishing to belittle Mr Macdonald's crimes, you clearly have no knowledge of how to use a hammer to humanely kill calves. Mr Macdonald may also have a similar lack of knowledge.

**oldrider** · 1st August 2012, 22:57

Macdonald is obviously one sick puppy and found not guilty beyond all reasonable doubt at his trial for (allegedly) murdering Scott Guy!

The Crown case against him was pathetic and it makes one wonder why it was ever put before the court in the first place!

Now it seems he can only be charged and tried on a series of lesser charges that apparently he has already confessed to!

Probably will get off those by reason of insanity and will be walking about a free man by Christmas!

$millions?? of taxpayer dollars will be fattening lawyers pockets by the time it is all over and Macdonald will be a rich man from his compensation pay out!

NZ law is part of the problem rather than part of the solution to all this crap IMHO!

**munster** · 2nd August 2012, 06:49

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Without wishing to belittle Mr Macdonald's crimes, you clearly have no knowledge of how to use a hammer to humanely kill calves. Mr Macdonald may also have a similar lack of knowledge.

There is a difference though having to put down a sick calf with a hammer and killing 19 healthy calves with a hammer.

**Berries** · 2nd August 2012, 07:09

Originally Posted by munster

There is a difference though having to put down a sick calf with a hammer and killing 19 healthy calves with a hammer.

"You're gonna need a bigger hammer."

**SMOKEU** · 2nd August 2012, 07:57

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Without wishing to belittle Mr Macdonald's crimes, you clearly have no knowledge of how to use a hammer to humanely kill calves. Mr Macdonald may also have a similar lack of knowledge.

A bullet to the head from a gun would be a lot more humane to kill an animal, or use a bolt pistol to knock it out then cut the throat.

**Brett** · 2nd August 2012, 10:25

If that article portrays the situation fairly...then Ewen is one strange, mental man. His actions show a man who is not really in charge of his emotions. It is just my opinion, but while he may have not been found guilty due to lack of evidence, that prick did the deed on Scott Guy...or at least he knows who did, most likely the former. A bit scary for the family, a bit like letting a wolf in amongst the sheep.

**Road kill** · 2nd August 2012, 18:43

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

The silly cunt should have at least killed the calves humanely instead of brutally killing them with a hammer. I hope he gets sent to jail for that fact alone.

I know that to somebody not involved with animals on a farming level that killing with a ballpean hammer sounds bad,but it is in fact instant.
Don't know anybody that's killed a calf like that because their always sold on reguardless of age,but pigs up to about 50kg and unwanted kid goats don't even blink an eye.
In fact it's probably a lot more humane than cutting their throats,,which most informed people don't seem to have an issue with.
He will no doubt do time for it,but it will be based on value "$$$" and the fact he's gotten away with killing his BIL.
It won't be because it was cruel or in humane,and I sure have mixed feelings on that in this particular case.

Oops sorry,should of read the other replies,
as you were.

**Madness** · 2nd August 2012, 18:45

It's ball pein.

**Road kill** · 2nd August 2012, 18:55

Originally Posted by oldrider

Macdonald is obviously one sick puppy and found not guilty beyond all reasonable doubt at his trial for (allegedly) murdering Scott Guy!

The Crown case against him was pathetic and it makes one wonder why it was ever put before the court in the first place!

Now it seems he can only be charged and tried on a series of lesser charges that apparently he has already confessed to!

Probably will get off those by reason of insanity and will be walking about a free man by Christmas!

$millions?? of taxpayer dollars will be fattening lawyers pockets by the time it is all over and Macdonald will be a rich man from his compensation pay out!

NZ law is part of the problem rather than part of the solution to all this crap IMHO!

Something that still puzzles me,because there's only been passing reference to him.
What about the guys off sider ?,,,his usual partner in crime that's said to have given him up.
I've heard nothing of him,no mention that I recall during the little of the trial shown on TV.
I kind of get the idea the police might of made some sort of deal with that fella but,,,,what of the guy?
As to Mc donald being charged with these other crimes,,,I think he might be suprised at how vengefull our justice system can be when he gets the maximum sentence on every charge.
After all,if it works for Tuhoe I reckon it might work for him as well

**98tls** · 2nd August 2012, 19:01

Plenty of induced calves suffer a similar fate every year fwiw,could never bring myself to do it to be honest.Best outcome would be someone pushes the prick down some stairs in the big house,hes some piece of work.

**Madness** · 2nd August 2012, 19:10

Originally Posted by 98tls

Best outcome would be someone pushes the prick down some stairs in the big house,hes some piece of work.

Be ironic if he had an accident in the engineering workshop, say with a hammer.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 2nd August 2012, 19:46

Originally Posted by Madness

Be ironic if he had an accident in the engineering workshop, say with a hammer.

Or maybe his house burnt down while he was in it sort of thing.

**Katman** · 2nd August 2012, 19:57

Originally Posted by Madness

It's ball pein.

You should probably get that looked at.

**BigAl** · 2nd August 2012, 20:38

Originally Posted by Road kill

I think he might be suprised at how vengefull our justice system can be when he gets the maximum sentence on every charge.

Yeah but the sentences will be concurrent and given the 12 months or so he's already been inside what's the chances he'll be out in a year or so?

Wouldn't want the be the Guy family looking over my shoulder every day......