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Texas District Attorney: Divorce, not murder is the answer

October 16, 2016 / 01:59

This episode discusses the case of Francis Hall, who reacted violently after discovering her husband's infidelity. The conversation covers her emotional state, the legal implications of her actions, and the consequences of her choices.

Guests analyze Hall's response to her husband's affair and the mistress's disrespect. They highlight the moment she decided to follow them in her car, leading to an aggravated assault charge.

During the episode, an interview with Francis Hall is referenced, where she claims she never intended to harm anyone. The guests question the logic behind her actions and whether she truly wanted to inflict physical harm.

The discussion also touches on what Hall should have done differently, emphasizing the importance of making rational decisions in emotionally charged situations.

Overall, the episode examines the complexities of relationships, emotional reactions, and the legal ramifications of those reactions.

TLDR

Francis Hall's violent reaction to her husband's affair raises questions about emotional responses and legal consequences.

Episode

1:59
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do you think Francis Hall lost it I think she reached the boiling point absolutely I think she was dealing with
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the fact that she knew her husband had embarrassed her and then this mistress obviously was extremely disrespectful
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and seeing it in her own eyes we see this all the time you just reach a boiling point and she did she reacted
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instead of responded if she would have responded with a phone call a text cuss them out do whatever you want to do make
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the decision to divorce all that's fine but what she decided to do is she reacted and turnning her car around
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catching up to them started using their car as a weapon committed an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and based
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on the evidence I want your reaction to What Francis Hall said to me we had a chance to interview her in
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jail I never ever touched her vehicle I never would have hurt Bill and she's sobbing as she tells me this if I had a
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chance to talk with her I would say then why did you turn your vehicle around and
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follow them and her response would be to talk to them and I would say ma'am that
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just doesn't make sense do you have any doubt in your mind that she wanted to do
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physical harm that day I have no doubt in my mind that she committed an aggravated assault with the potential of
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physical harm if I if I hold a knife to your throat but I do not cut you that's still aggravated assault with a deadly
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weapon in Texas if I hold a weapon a gun to your head but do not pull the trigger
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that's still aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas and if you drive at a high rate speed start somebody in
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the back it would still be aggravated assault with a deadly weapon what should Francis have done in this circumstance
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you're asking me my opinion divorce them leave them let them be happy or miserable together but not affect her
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life and her family's life and and whether regardless of the culpability of Mr Hall from a morality and and
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commitment standpoint I mean he shouldn't have lost his life over this

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Episode Highlights

  • Francis Hall's Boiling Point
    Francis Hall reached a boiling point after feeling disrespected by her husband's affair.
    “She reacted instead of responded.”
    @ 00m 15s
    October 16, 2016
  • Interview with Francis Hall
    In a heartfelt interview, Francis Hall claims she never intended to harm anyone.
    “I never ever touched her vehicle.”
    @ 00m 43s
    October 16, 2016
  • Consequences of Anger
    The discussion highlights the tragic outcomes of emotional reactions in heated situations.
    “He shouldn't have lost his life over this.”
    @ 01m 57s
    October 16, 2016

Episode Quotes

  • She reacted instead of responded.
    Texas District Attorney: Divorce, not murder is the answer
  • I never ever touched her vehicle.
    Texas District Attorney: Divorce, not murder is the answer

Key Moments

  • Boiling Point00:13
  • Emotional Reaction00:15
  • Interview Insights00:43
  • Tragic Consequences01:57

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