I don't think you fully grasp John's situation. A Grand Jury indicts on the basis of probable cause, reasonable doubt doesn't apply. While you and others, including Kolar, may have convinced yourselves that Burke molested and murdered his sister, I think it reasonable to assume that most people would find the father a far more likely suspect, especially where sexual assault is involved. So by the standard of probable cause, a Grand Jury would have every reason to indict John.
Once John is put on trial, he would have every opportunity to point the finger at Patsy or Burke -- if he dared, because that could easily backfire. Patsy is gone but Burke is still with us, and his testimony in that regard would be crucial. My guess is that John's lawyers would never allow him to take such a tack, as it would destroy his credibility. If put on trial, John would most likely steer away from either Patsy or Burke and fall back on the intruder theory. And then it would be up to the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that no intruder was present. If you read Kolar, or Steve Thomas or my blog or any number of other sources, you'll see that this is NOT difficult to prove.
Doc - This is a sensible pattern of thought as to the most likely methods John Ramsey would prefer to use in a courtroom. He is all about how marvelous he is - in all aspects of his life, and pulls no punches in seeking glorification of himself. And he's so good at it, using his oh-so-quiet and humble demeanor. I think Alex Hunter justified one of his fauxpas by saying, "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar". I agree John would try to protect his family and personal image by not being willing to degrade Patsy or Burke. His personal integrity would appear compromised, and that is a no-no.
His lawyers might feel it necessary to toss some dirt into the cesspool of this crime, but John is the one with the bucks and signs the paychecks, so ultimately he has the final authority on the pathways his minions use on his behalf. I agree that John would feel the Intruder aspect would protect him, simply because he sees it that way and would expect everyone else to see it that way: narcissism. However, as you point out, that theory just no longer holds any possible credibility due to the work of some pretty solid authorities.
OpenMind4U - I can tell you are an outstanding, methodical A-Z thinker. Being able to participate in the mathematical maze of partnership Dominoes shows you 'grew a brain' long ago! :yes: It would be more than triple awesome if your plan could begin and work it's way through to opening up a new door of charges against those who deserve to have to answer for their actions.
But, sadly I don't think there are enough people with as much integrity and fight as it would take to 'undo' the injustices in those offices. Because that degree of integrity and fight would have to be accompanied by enough money to burn through every wall that would go up to guard that chain of previous powers.
You know about the domino effect that happens when the game is not played mathematically, but is set up to achieve a display of the effect of gravity. That's what would happen if the former DA has to be the first to fall, and it would work it's way up through officials and businesses that could afford whatever sabotage it would take to break the chain.
I think our only hope of seeing resolve of this case is to look for ways to support any action or decision the
current BPD authorities can take to look at any new documents or leads that would give them open avenues of leading to calling a GJ, ie: Kolar's current 20 page Theory of Prosecution, which seems to be stalled. Here's a few lines from an article posted online on
July 19, 2012 by Justin Adams, News Editor for 7NEWS:
'Boulder police took the investigation back from the district attorney's office in 2009 saying they would apply new technology and expertise in hopes of solving the case.
At the time, newly elected District Attorney Stan Garnett agreed that police should lead the investigation again.
In 2009 Boulder police formed a task force to provide ideas and direction for the investigation, but a spokeswoman told 7NEWS the task force is not an ongoing group.'
From the same article, Stan Garnett made this statment:
"Possible leads come in on a regular basis and the Boulder police should investigate these leads. I, in consultation with my staff, will make any filing decision based on the evidence."
The link address for this article and others listed on the page is:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/31286372/detail.html
I sent off an email to Mr. Adams asking for a public update on BPD's consideration of Kolar's document. His email address is available through the article. You could do the same. That would be a solid media contact.
:justice::justice::justice::justice:
...but I believe that Kolar already told us that he did approach the CURRENT DA in 2008 and already 'asked' for releasing the medical records, right?...and what was the outcome from his presentation??!!! Null, zero, zilch (did I spell it right?
