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Well said, @oceanblueeyes !
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But the defense doesn't need to prove innocence, just reasonable doubt. The prosecution has the job of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. I know you know this...I'm not schooling anyone here! I'm just worried that "reasonable doubt" is going to work.
Yes, I'm worried.
I can't wait to hear the prosecution side. Let it be strong!
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Thank you Harmony 2!
Some good info there, including this new bit (BBM):
“Bruckman also said Jordan was seen on a surveillance camera at Lowe’s at the same time that Daron Wint was seen going back under the mansion’s garage door.”
which sure seems to undermine this claim from the defense (BBM):
“Stein said that Darrell & Stefon planned the whole thing, then tricked Daron, taking his prized minivan, and bringing him to the mansion on 5/14. Stein claims Daron walked out in horror at what his brothers had done, then they abandoned him and left him to take the fall.”
In addition to the pizza crusts, prosecutors said Wint’s DNA was also found on the handle of a knife propping up a basement window and on a reflective vest found inside Savvas Savopoulos’ blue Porsche, which was found burning in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In addition, investigators said they found two hairs belonging to Wint that linked him to the crime scene, including one found in the room where the adult victims were found dead.
“You cannot silence DNA by suffocating it or stabbing it,” Bruckman said during his statement.
Yes, I remember you!I see some familiar names here — this is the tragedy that brought me to Websleuths. I can’t believe that it has been three years that this poor family has had to wait for justice. The start to this trial has already thrown out some new info. I need to catch up.
I don't feel like playing devil's advocate and defending the defense (I think the guy is guilty after all!). I just don't know if prosecutors will convince a jury that this guy did everything.But what is the 'reasonable doubt' here ? If DW was THERE, while the tortures and murders were happening, what was he doing downstairs for that 2 days ? I don't think there will be any doubt about him being part of the crime.
Were his brothers involved too? Maybe. But that doesn't mean DW will go free.
Superior Court Online Case Search | District of Columbia CourtsAnyone have the list of charges handy?
You are the best!Superior Court Online Case Search | District of Columbia Courts
2015 CF1 007047 United States Vs. WINT, DARON D JML
File Date: 05/22/2015
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #2: Kidnapping
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #1: Burglary One
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #5: Kidnapping Against A Minor
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #6: Extortion
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #7: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #15: Murder I While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #9: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #10: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident Victim Was Especially Vulnerable due to Age or Physical Infirmity
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #11: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #12: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #13: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #14: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident Victim Was Especially Vulnerable due to Age or Physical Infirmity
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #4: Kidnapping
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #3: Kidnapping
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #8: Felony Murder While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #16: Murder I While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #20: Theft First Degree
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #19: Arson
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #18: Murder I While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident Victim Was Especially Vulnerable due to Age or Physical Infirmity
02/17/2016 Charge Filed Charge #17: Murder I While Armed While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Kidnapping or Abduction Murder was Especially Heinous, Atrocious or Cruel More than 1 Offense of Murder in First Degree Arose from Incident