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The evidence the prosecution has for the murder charge and if it's lacking in proving intent, may make a difference in a plea bargain, him being convicted of murder or in his sentencing if convicted.

The reason for this discussion on the murder chg is because it gives different things to consider other than he intentionally killed her. I assume this is because Ky only has 1st degree murder and they did not want to knock this down to manslaughter.

We've had discussion about why Law Enforcement never labeled them while she was missing and before the body was found.

Until the murder charge was announced, Law Enforcement had not labeled any of the three men as persons of interest or suspects as far as telling the public. That's one of the reasons many felt Savannah had just ran away. Correction I'll be safe and say, before David was charged with a crime...

David Sparks was never labeled a suspect or person of interest to the public. It seems Law Enforcement is still investigating and the last info given on the two other men was they are not cleared. I think it's still possible they'll be charged. maybe they're waiting to see what all David has...

I am considering the recent birth of her twins may have contributed to her death but if she did bleed enough to kill her, I would think it would have had to be internal. Could he have cleaned up a large amount of blood without them detecting it if not? Also seems he would have a rape chg if this...

I would think if it was strangulation, puncture wounds or bone fractures that would show he intentionally tried to kill her and the murder charge would read like the killer had intent to kill.

I agree that this could fit but like you say, why haven't the other two men been charged? What if David was the one who had the drug and gave it to her without the other two men agreeing? Possibly they've told law enforcement David did do this. I keep thinking about the supposed cell phone...

Thanks, interesting info and seems there's really no way to know how this will end. Something else I am wondering is if this will go to trial? Ninety Five percent of cases today end in plea deals and never go to trial. Why do so many think this case will go to trial? I'm thinking a plea...

In Ky how much of the sentence do they serve for murder? I know of someone 26 yrs old and was jumped by another guy. The guy jumped had a knife and stabbed the guy who jumped him, claimed self defense got 2nd degree murder. He was sentenced to 50 yrs in prison but will do 35 yrs, 70% of...

Sorry MsBetsy. I added after you liked my comment. I'm kind of goofing up my posting today, thinking of more after I post. May be better for me to just make a new post instead of editing to add.

I think these are good scenarios. I was reading how the law applies in different States with 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree, manslaughter etc. I'm stumped because of Ky only having 1st degree murder. Next is manslaughter. Without intent it seems it would be manslaughter.

One of the reasons a Prosecutor may use extreme indifference is because they can't find intent. How would this apply to Savannah's case?

I can think of something but can't discuss it now, it's against the rules at this time. Think I can add this without being in trouble for breaking any rules. They found blood that was not visible and we don't know how much blood was originally there on the closet door.

When I started considering a plea deal and looking at the laws in Ky, I came up with about the same amount of time as you have for what he'll most likely be sentenced, I thought 20+.

I'm wanting to be sure I understand this murder charge correctly. I looked up murder laws in Ky. Murder is 1st degree murder and than it goes down to manslaughter etc. Did the prosecutor add the description, "while manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly...

Yes I would think it would be a great idea to bind their hands and mouth too. It seems David had no wounds on his body, fists, etc. If Savannah's hands were free and he was hurting her it's highly possible she would fight back. I hope the Police checked him out when they talked to him, I...

If I were a juror for a trial making a decision on murder I would hope the jurors would reach far and ask every question needed to know if the suspect on trial was innocent or guilty. I would not want to convict someone of a murder just because I felt some of the evidence seemed sinister and yes...

I don't think the average person knows how detectives describe all evidence involved in a crime. People that follow murder cases may very well know this but not the average person.Thing is a lot of people don't ask a lot of questions and some are convinced easier than others. I am not a person...

Don't you think it's highly possible the bags she was buried in were taped shut? The main reason I could find for her not decomposing more than what I would think, would be the plastic slowed down decomp and it would need to be airtight to do that. Shipping tape would be a good way to seal...