Keeping in mind that I'm not a lawyer, I just play one on W.S.
From my reading earlier, it seems if they charge McD, then he has the
right to a Grand Jury indictment and a
right to a Trial by Jury. So, he could waive both.
Personally, I'm hoping that if the forensics come back with solid DNA evidence,
McD will
do the right thing - confess and let this family know exactly what happened
and where the rest of Lauren is.
I am a little concerned about that article today though... sounds like they've gotten back
some results, and they may not be enough. And given that LE apparently has no other POI,
if McD did not do this... cold case.
Not to mention the fact that a lot of people will believe he did it and simply managed to get away with it.
Of course, I'm sure he'd rather deal with that. But this would still be pretty bad if he's truly innocent.
Sure would make things a lot simpler if they can find some solid DNA evidence.
Who knows, they may have collected enough evidence to convict him even if they don't get this.
But I'm sure that will be a tough process, and hard on everybody.
Ughhh... waiting, waiting....