“We are unable to determine the veracity of the accusations made against Michael Baines. However, it is not your problem.
In this instance since the prosecution acknowledges that these accusations were made and that Corinna Baines thought they were real.
When she injured Michael fatally. Smith told the court that her fury caused her to lose control, and she challenged manslaughter.
This argument, however, seemed weak in light of the attack’s preparation, which included filling the bucket with hot water and adding sugar for 13 minutes.
While it is clear that she would have been extremely upset and distressed by what she had heard, the evidence will show that.
She was in control and acted out of anger and to exact revenge for what she believed Michael had done, according to Mark Rhind, QC, who made the prosecution’s argument.
