But do we really know she did not recognize the intruder? I haven't followed many cases like a lot of you so don't know how that works when it comes to PCAs. Do they leave it at the physical description, period, but leave out something like "witness thought he looked like so and so", and instead keep that info to themselves? Honest question because I really don't know how that works.
It also helps pin down the timeline, and I think it's important for that reason too.
Personally, I think if she recognized him, they would have said that, so I don't think she told them more about his appearance than was outlined. The way the investigation is detailed in the PCA doesn't seem like they were going off of concrete tips about his identity. They found him through process of elimination. MOOBut do we really know she did not recognize the intruder? I haven't followed many cases like a lot of you so don't know how that works when it comes to PCAs. Do they leave it at the physical description, period, but leave out something like "witness thought he looked like so and so", and instead keep that info to themselves? Honest question because I really don't know how that works.
IMO, I don't think that BK was on the family's radar. I think they have as much as said so (at least Kaylee's family). I can't imagine how they could have known about him unless one of the victims mentioned him (and by name) repeatedly messaging them on Instagram, for example.
Ahh - totally understand now … thanks.Some of the confusion is mine: I confused Latah with Kootenai.
Otherwise, ITA.
The topic of venue change came up here early and often, as it always does on nationally prominent cases. I have been attempting to point out how difficult it is to establish grounds for a court to presume that "a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county where the case is pending" - the only basis on which the court could transfer this matter to another county under Rule 21 other than convenience of the parties and witnesses (which doesn't apply).
Probably.
Why would he say he was going to help? Was he talking to XK?
It's not unheard of for killers to say something reassuring to a victim to throw them off their guard and quiet them down. Even if the victim doesn't believe them, it can give the attacker an extra second or two of them not reacting, out of confusion. MOO
I never actually believed that none of the residents were there. Seems somewhat likely that those who were there were not of age and didn’t want an underage drinking ticket. So they just called the residents who were of age to avoid that situation. MOO
Sorry but I wasn’t clear with my question. I was wondering whether a family member of BK might had contacted the FBI with concerns. They knew his entire history, mental status, issues, etc. and this was the first time he was away from his family home. When they heard about the murders and especially the white Elantra I wonder if warning bells went off in their heads.
I also misunderstood your question. This makes more sense.
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In terms of his PD, the PD's office is going to decide that. The judge could force a selection and he could file a motion to remove his attorney. But everyone is going to be concerned about an appeal, so chances are he has signed some acknowledgment (or the judge will ask) that he does not view her past or, then, present representation as a conflict. No judge in their right mind wants to set up an appeal layup. Where it gets really hairy is if he wants to offer an alternative defense, say, using the family members history to suggest the killings were done by someone else for another reason.Yes, WingsOverTX, I agree.
I was thinking he had to sign/agree to formally accept AT as his PD since she had formerly represented the parents? I may well have misunderstood.
But, if that were the case, it occurred to me that based on what his parents have gleaned from so much public comment, they would have formed their own opinion on whether or not she would be the best choice. And I imagine they would share their recommendation with their son and influence his decision.
It made me realize the powerful ripple effect of MSM/social media. If I am wrong about his rights to reject her as his PD then, of course, my entire stream of thought is moot. (Which would not be unusual, lol!!!
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Ah...his parents. I really can't imagine they would have. Even I don't think his known history is indicative of someone who acts out against others in this way.
Thanks. I think we also see it in people who are not serial killers. There are a lot of people who participate in self-harm and high-risk behaviors who talk about how they were just feeling empty or numb. Most of those people do things that hurt themselves, but, sometimes, the blast radius is larger, wider and deeper
Let’s hope so because IMO the longer anything with the victims blood or dna on it sat in that car, the more likely it got transferred to something else of BK’s.
