Batchelor serial rape trial: Key witness tells different story than rape complainant Under cross-examination by defence lawyer Oliver Abergel, the complainant's best friend did not agree that all uses of "lol" are light-hearted. Author of the article: Gary Dimmock Publishing date: Jul 26, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 2 minute read Facebook photo of Paul Batchelor on a beach posted to the social media site on 1 May 2015. Photo by Facebook /Facebook Article content Her best friend said it sounded less like a date and more of a hook-up for sex on the night a young woman met accused serial rapist Paul Batchelor. Advertisement Article content