The Mark Stover murder trial continued today with the testimony and cross-examination of Mr. Stover's ex-wife, and Oakes' current girlfriend, Linda Opdycke.
Ms. Opdycke described for the jury a telephone call in which she told Mr. Stover to stop stalking her, harassing her, and frightening her; directed him to leave the area; and then called 911.
Ms. Opdycke also described how and why she began to document her communications with Mr. Stover, and read to the jury several messages from Mr. Stover, including his statements, "I can hurt you, too, and I know how to do it...this is war," and "I'm going to see you big time. I will never forget this, and you know I'm a guy who can hold a grudge until I'm dead."
Ms. Opdycke also described a letter she received from a boyfriend withdrawing from their relationship after speaking to Mr. Stover due to perceived safety risks to himself, his family, and his children, and encouraging her to look after her own safety as well.
On cross-examination, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rosemary Kaholokula asked Ms. Opdycke to acknowledge that Mr. Oakes' killing Mr. Stover had helped her by eliminating her problem with Mr. Stover, and asked whether Mr. Oakes' successfully pleading self-defense would also help her by removing her potential liability.
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