With the huge numbers of pieces of evidence in this case and the amount of people handling that evidence, from those on their hands and knees searching at the remains scene to the ME's office to the various labs testing and retesting various pieces of evidence, I'd be more surprised if there...
Because they have no cohesive theory of the case that can overcome the mountain range of evidence that is already in the hands of the public. It's not their fault that the facts of the case are so clearly damning and that KC boxed herself in with her narcissism, her inability to live more than...
And defense attorneys who have absolutely nothing, such as Geragos defending Scott Peterson, bluster and make promises they can't keep in vain attempts to sway the public, just like LKB is doing. We've all read the docs. She's speaking only to those who haven't and won't and hoping to sway...
Exactly. I'm not sure I could pull off that tape. I don't think I've ever known of a two year old with that kind of intellect that would be able to figure out what was happening and even make the attempts to take it off rather than just being in a total crying panic. Earlier in the thread I...
I think the jury will draw the same inferences from the evidence that you just did. I don't see how they could not. We're talking about 12 reasonable people; not 12 defense shills. Even those, I would think, would be hard pressed not to infer premeditation from the facts of this case.
Exactly. Regardless of whether we like the law, it is what it is and that's the framework within which KC will be tried and convicted of premeditated murder or at the least convicted of felony murder with child abuse as the underlying felony. Either way she'll be eligible for the death penalty...
Just an FYI -- Getting the docs causes other expenses such as parking fees, gas, etc.
I specified that my donation was to buy Muzikman lunch as a thank you and if there was any change left from getting a burger on 49 cent hamburger day at McDonald's it was to be used for extraneous...
My understanding is that is a bit of a misnomer. The State's Response To Motion To Preclude Death Penalty Procedures, specifically page 3, paragraph 1 has a good explanation. The discussion actually starts of page 2, for a fuller explanation.
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Yes, thanks! You've got it but just to clarify so no one else misunderstands: They have to make the decision whether they want the jury instructed on felony murder when they're at the charge conference, discussing jury instructions. They can't wait until a jury fails to convict on one charge...
A two year old victim may be mentally and/or physically unable to remove industrial strength duct tape. Two year olds are just starting to develop fine motor skills and don't possess a lot of physical strength, even if the particular baby's intellect is advanced enough to understand their...
I've never seen anywhere, statute, case, whatever, that a disposal plan was required to show premeditation. In point of fact, the lack of an adequate disposal plan is what causes most murderers to be apprehended, imo.
Per the holding in Knight and as shown in the Florida Standard Jury Instructions, the state may request the jury be instructed on felony murder even though it isn't specifically charged. The state didn't have to indict it specifically for it to be applicable, just like they didn't have to...
From page 116, Florida Standard Jury Instructions
** Note: The evidence presented must support the Lesser Included Offense. For example, Vehicular Homicide would only qualify as a LIO if the suspect had previously been charged with 1st or 2nd degree murder due to a fatality caused by...
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