Much thanks for locating this, Missizzy! I just found the full statement at this link:
http://www.examiner.net/news/x176834...eady-for-court
Six siblings who authorities say were subjected to sadistic sexual abuse by older relatives on a farm near Bates City more than 25 years ago issued...
If you will follow this link you will see that the grandfather's defense attorney acknowledged only three of the six accusers have said they blocked memories:
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/11/19/attorneys-costs-mistrust-delaying-mohler-trials/
"In a motion filed this summer...
I'm shaking my head too, Missizzy. What would make an attorney call a prosecutor as a defense witness?
Regarding memories, the article posted by wfgodot last week identified only three of the victims as describing repressed memories. In this same article the prosecutor countered that the...
Same AP story but posted later yesterday with some new details:
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/21/3279247/judge-oks-prosecutor-testimony.html
"Frank Bowman, a University of Missouri Law School professor, said he has heard of cases in which a prosecutor was called to the stand, but...
Another new article today states that the prosecutor may be forced to testify in her own cases....has anyone ever heard of this happening before?
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/11/21/judge-oks-prosecutor-testimony-family-sex-case/
Thank you so much for posting, wfgodot. After reading the article you found, I stumbled across another related story on kansascity.com that begins with "Silence rules for now, but that will change in courtroom." This one is written by Donald Bradley of Kansas City Star...
Missizzy, again you've come through for us with real information. Are the charges you listed under the grandfather current--i.e. after the four charges were dropped? Does this reference to the SOL mean that charges got dropped because of how long Sr's case has drug on or did a judge decide they...
BTW old docket entries would've been Lafayette County (in beginning) then Saline County (more recent) and both counties actively contribute to Missouri Casenet so missing case numbers and info from November 2009 on is a mystery to me.
It's shocking to see the bond agreements change so close to trial and suddenly allowing them to socialize with children. Missizzy, I'm wondering if you could point me to the GAL info you just read--obviously I haven't read every entry--so much there. Thank you!
BM Jr actually had more case numbers which have been removed and if you search by litigant name you will find 2-3 case numbers for each man, making a search pretty confusing!
You are so right to invite people to post here. Websleuths hosts the most civil and open discussions I've ever seen on the web. To anyone who questions, you really are safe speaking your mind here.
FYI you will find info from above story (and more) on Missouri Casenet at this link:
https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet
It took me awhile (actually a long time) but I figured out that this site has lots of info if you search under the most recent case number. I wish someone had taught me...
This AP story just came up about Burrell Mohler Sr with some information on court dates:
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/543a6d1ca4aa4d899960fc6ffcb57a7c/MO--Family-Sex-Crimes/
Here is text:
LEXINGTON, Mo. — Eighteen months after shocking claims of incest and rape at a western...
Missizzy, you're always on top of things! Here's another story about trial date changes:
http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2011/01/jared_mohlers_trial_in_incest.php
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Jackson-County-seeks-extension-for-Mohler-evidence-919005.php#ixzz192ddjPDy
http://www.examiner.net/news/x1651494608/Jackson-County-asks-for-extra-time-to-process-Mohler-evidence
I cannot imagine what it's like for them to have to sift through...
You are so right to issue this caution. I'm sorry I didn't think of doing that and appreciate your great sensitivity. As always, you're an unstoppable and compassionate advocate for victims!
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