Rose West Testified at the Cromwell Strait Trials

No one expected Rose West to take the stand. Being cross-examined presented two greater risks. Besides, she had said nothing but no comment or I'm innocent since her arrest. In a surprising twist, Rose's council announced that the court would soon hear Rose's own version of what happened at 25 Cromwell Strait. She insisted on testifying because, in the words of her solicitor, this was her family and this was her home. Her answers seemed well rehearsed and she spoke delicately and politely. But sometimes Rose's familiar nastiness peaked through. When asked if she suspected Fred was a murderer, Rose answered, not for one minute. If I had thought that, I