Statement of Ann Eaton 8th - 13th September 1985

[Caroline R]

Not normally no,but he was heavily under the influence of cannabis and cocaine that last year which I blame for the killings. All crimes were non-contact in nature anyhow committed under the darkness of night,which is how Jeremy reasoned with himself he could proceed with the crimes yet refused in the cold light of day to identify the bodies.

He had worked from early morning until late in the evening!! If he had been under the 'heavy influence' of drugs, he wouldn't have been able to function never mind kill 5 people and bicycle across country!! Your knowledge of recreational drugs is pretty lacking if that's what you're implying?

[lookout]

Not normally no,but he was heavily under the influence of cannabis and cocaine that last year which I blame for the killings. All crimes were non-contact in nature anyhow committed under the darkness of night,which is how Jeremy reasoned with himself he could proceed with the crimes yet refused in the cold light of day to identify the bodies.

Sorry Steve,,but I could bet that Jeremy was frightened of his own shadow,,a wimp,,and his drug-taking wouldn't have altered his nature,,on the contrary,they would have made him more laid-back.

Because he'd refused to identify the bodies doesn't make him a killer either. Imagine having to identify your own family.You'd have to have nerves of steel to enable you to do that.Even the most " macho " of men would struggle,,so it came as no surprise that he didn't exactly volunteer.

[Steve_uk]

He had worked from early morning until late in the evening!! If he had been under the 'heavy influence' of drugs, he wouldn't have been able to function never mind kill 5 people and bicycle across country!! Your knowledge of recreational drugs is pretty lacking if that's what you're implying?

He was a heavy user of cannabis anyway that last year which may or may not have impaired his ability to use a tractor,but he coupled this habit with a large dose of cocaine after work to give himself Dutch courage. The side-effects were evident to Ann Eaton with dilated pupils on the Wednesday morning,and of course another symptom of heavy drug use is his urge to converse which he did when he telephoned Julie three times within the space of a few hours and asked to be alone with her at Goldhanger on more than one occasion.

[Caroline R]

He was a heavy user of cannabis anyway that last year which may or may not have impaired his ability to use a tractor,but he coupled this habit with a large dose of cocaine after work to give himself Dutch courage. The side-effects were evident to Ann Eaton with dilated pupils on the Wednesday morning,and of course another symptom of heavy drug use is his urge to converse which he did when he telephoned Julie three times within the space of a few hours and asked to be alone with her at Goldhanger on more than one occasion.

More speculation without substance Steve!!

[Steve_uk]

Sorry Steve,,but I could bet that Jeremy was frightened of his own shadow,,a wimp,,and his drug-taking wouldn't have altered his nature,,on the contrary,they would have made him more laid-back.

Because he'd refused to identify the bodies doesn't make him a killer either. Imagine having to identify your own family.You'd have to have nerves of steel to enable you to do that.Even the most " macho " of men would struggle,,so it came as no surprise that he didn't exactly volunteer.

Keeping posts relevant to the subject of this thread Jeremy was disposed to keep Ann Eaton onside after the murders which is evident from the birthday card he sent her and his enforced politeness at board meetings and offer of use of sunbed. It's also why he accepted her offer to tour the house after the murders,yet he couldn't keep out of character for long as he was soon pointing out to her which pile of antiques was worth the most as they looked into the master bedroom.

[lookout]

He was a heavy user of cannabis anyway that last year which may or may not have impaired his ability to use a tractor,but he coupled this habit with a large dose of cocaine after work to give himself Dutch courage. The side-effects were evident to Ann Eaton with dilated pupils on the Wednesday morning,and of course another symptom of heavy drug use is his urge to converse which he did when he telephoned Julie three times within the space of a few hours and asked to be alone with her at Goldhanger on more than one occasion.

Blimey,,Ann Eaton noticed everything. I'm surprised she wasn't listening out for the bed-springs going when Jeremy and Julie went upstairs. She seemed mighty put out about that.
As for the dilated pupils,,what does it matter.?

[lookout]

Oh dear,,I'm beginning to sound coarse.

[Jane]

He was a heavy user of cannabis anyway that last year which may or may not have impaired his ability to use a tractor,but he coupled this habit with a large dose of cocaine after work to give himself Dutch courage. The side-effects were evident to Ann Eaton with dilated pupils on the Wednesday morning,and of course another symptom of heavy drug use is his urge to converse which he did when he telephoned Julie three times within the space of a few hours and asked to be alone with her at Goldhanger on more than one occasion.

Which novel did you learn that from. As for AE, I don't think she would have known the difference between dilated pupils and diluted papals.

[lookout]

Which novel did you learn that from. As for AE, I don't think she would have known the difference between dilated pupils and diluted papals.

Oh,,I don't know April.The woman could see round corners.

[Steve_uk]

Blimey,,Ann Eaton noticed everything. I'm surprised she wasn't listening out for the bed-springs going when Jeremy and Julie went upstairs. She seemed mighty put out about that.
As for the dilated pupils,,what does it matter.?

It gives an explanation as to how and why the murders were committed by someone whom Mr. Justice Drake commented at trial had an outwardly believable appearance.

[Steve_uk]

Which novel did you learn that from. As for AE, I don't think she would have known the difference between dilated pupils and diluted papals.

It's in Roger Wilkes' book. Ann also noticed the bicycle splattered with brown yellowish mud which is symptomatic of the sulphorous soil in the Maldon area I believe.

[Caroline R]

Keeping posts relevant to the subject of this thread Jeremy was disposed to keep Ann Eaton onside after the murders which is evident from the birthday card he sent her and his enforced politeness at board meetings and offer of use of sunbed. It's also why he accepted her offer to tour the house after the murders,yet he couldn't keep out of character for long as he was soon pointing out to her which pile of antiques was worth the most as they looked into the master bedroom.

Jeremy's so called 'politeness' reads more to me as sarcasm. He didn't JUST accept an offer to tour the house - 'the house' had been HIS 'home' and it is quite understandable why he would have found it difficult to return after HIS family were killed there. He wasn't the only person interested in removing valuables from the house but as they were HIS, he had every right to do so!!

[Jane]

He was a heavy user of cannabis anyway that last year which may or may not have impaired his ability to use a tractor,but he coupled this habit with a large dose of cocaine after work to give himself Dutch courage. The side-effects were evident to Ann Eaton with dilated pupils on the Wednesday morning,and of course another symptom of heavy drug use is his urge to converse which he did when he telephoned Julie three times within the space of a few hours and asked to be alone with her at Goldhanger on more than one occasion.

One has to wonder what Nevill's reaction would have been on seeing an entire field depicted as modern art because of jeremy's drug taking.

[lookout]

It gives an explanation as to how and why the murders were committed by someone whom Mr. Justice Drake commented at trial had an outwardly believable appearance.

Goodness me Steve,,if appearances send men to prison,then there'd be few men walking the streets. You can't go by appearances dear Steve,,because they're friendly with the same sex,,take drugs,or have dilated pupils. 

[Jane]

It's in Roger Wilkes' book. Ann also noticed the bicycle splattered with brown yellowish mud which is symptomatic of the sulphorous soil in the Maldon area I believe.

But Roger Wilkes wasn't there, Steve so we only have what Ann thought would serve as proof of his guilt. As for the bike, nobody seemed overconcerned about brown yellowish mud.