When Jim Watson

took the witness stand to plead his innocence to the jury, it was the

most dramatic moment in the entire trial.

Here's a guy,

accused of murdering his wife, pleading his innocence to the jury. He

even shed some tears as he recalled missing his wife and how her death

has affected him and the couple's two children.

Except in my

mind, Jim Watson's testimony wasn't terribly effective in proving his

innocence. Particularly because he couldn't remember the specific details

of his last encounter with Beverley.

Watson recalled

grabbing Beverley's arm that fateful night as she headed toward the garage

to drive away. He claimed he didn't want her leaving the house that late,

and at some point during the scuffle, she scratched him.

Remember, that

scuffle was the last time he saw her before she disappeared from the couple's

southeast Fayette home over five years ago.

If my wife

disappeared "out of the blue" without warning, I'd be replaying

our last moments together for the rest of my life. I'd have nightmares

about them. I have a feeling Jim Watson has nightmares about his last

encounter with Beverley, too.