IN - Kimberly Camm, 35, & 2 children murdered, Georgetown, 28 Sept 2000 *2 earlier trials OVERTURNED

[smellsarat]

VERY good article about this.

They arrived quickly and Camm told them that he had found his son strapped into the car in the garage and had tried to revive him before he realized the entire family was dead. But there was nothing at the scene to indicate that Camm had indeed been near his son.

VERY good article about this.

Thanks WOW..that article mentions a lot of insurance...and some only two months before the murders...I don't think that was mentioned on 48 HRS...interesting...It will be interesting when he is re-tried...........

 

[Newswolf]

I've been following this one too. Camm has a hearing Wed. asking to be released from jail till he is retried. The pros. has said he has new evidence in the case, supposedly an admission of guilt to someone unspecified.

http://www.news-tribune.net/articles/2004/11/16/news/new_albany_tribune/news01.txt

Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson announced yesterday that he will retry the case based on new information and a confidential informant who has come forward. Henderson made the announcement yesterday afternoon amid a crowd of reporters and many of Camm's family members.

http://www.news-tribune.net/articles/2004/11/17/news/new_albany_tribune/news08.txt

Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson filed an amended probable cause affidavit that, among other things, points to possible molestation of Jill Camm as a motive. The affidavit states that the young girl had "blunt trauma to the vagina that was consistent with sexual molestation." Indiana State Police Det. Gary Gilbert, lead investigator in the case, also stated in the affidavit that he interviewed a medical expert who advised that she studied Jill's autopsy "and came to the conclusion that the trauma to Jill Camm's vaginal area is consistent with" sexual abuse.

Gilbert also stated numerous sexual devices were found in the master bedroom of the Camm home. He also stated that a cover was found on David Camm's bed in the master bedroom that had sperm of David Camm and body fluids from Jill Camm.

The affidavit also speaks to a confidential informant in the investigation. Henderson did not give many details on the informant, other than it was someone who had recently spoken to investigators. In the affidavit, Gilbert stated that "During my investigation, I received information from a confidential informant that advised me that David Camm told him that Camm shot and killed his wife and two children."

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The defense filed discovery motions today arguing that the pros. failed to disclose the name of that witness and other things. I'll post a link when I locate it.

 

[Newswolf]

The DA just made a smart move.

http://www.thelouisvillechannel.com/news/4129566/detail.html

The prosecutor in the David Camm case decided to take a confidential informant off of his witness list for the time being.
The decision comes just one day before a hearing that will decide if Camm is eligible for bail.
The informant claims Camm, a former Indiana state trooper, admitted to killing his wife and two children.

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Camm's attorney said Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson is taking the informant off the table to prevent them from investigating the person's claims.
Henderson said this is a legit maneuver to protect his case and his witness.

 

[Newswolf]

I can't believe he gets released till the retrial!!

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/10744255.htm

A former Indiana state trooper who was expected to be retried on charges of murdering his wife and two young children is eligible to be released from jail on a $20,000 cash bond, a judge ruled.
Katharine Liell, one of David Camm's lawyers, said the bond should be posted and arrangements made for his release from the Floyd County Jail within a couple of days.
Camm sat quietly with his lawyers when Warrick Superior Court Judge Robert Aylsworth announced his decision during a hearing Wednesday. Aylsworth also scheduled Camm's retrial for Aug. 8 through Sept. 9.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050127/NEWS01/301270001

Lockhart said he and Camm want to find the murderer.
He also said he would be willing to post bond for his nephew. He said that he had $10,000 available and that he might be able to find $20,000, though "it will be pushing it."
There also were extensive arguments at yesterday's hearing about the timing of a phone call that was made from Camm's house the night of the murders.

 

[Newswolf]

He's been released.

http://www.whas11.com/topstories/stories/WHAS11_TOP_CammReleased.4d6f2bf6.html

“We were glad we were able to get this done today, but if not, we would have waited another day if we had to,” says Sam Lockhart. “I anticipate his first night at home will be a quiet one with just the family. We all have to get used to each other, because David’s been locked up for four years.”

 

[nanandjim]

If you mean the middle-aged juror with the red-hair, she was actually convinced by another juror she trusted, who said they'd stake their own life and their own daughters life that Cam was guilty -- she gave in to guilty based on that.

If my memory serves me, the juror wasn't convinced with the high velocity blood spatter evidence on the shirt. The other juror that she came to trust was very convinced with the evidence. He was so convinced that he said that he would stake his own daughter's life that it was accurate. That convinced her to switch her vote.

I think that David Camm was certainly clever in the murders, but I believe that he definitely did it. I think that he was molesting his daughter. The cops say they have even more proof that he was molesting the girl. However, his attorneys are fighting to keep the molestation allegations out of the trial.

Plus, I can't believe the conviction was overturned because evidence of his adultery was allowed into testimony. So what? That goes to show you what kind of guy he is.

When I watched this show, that sister screaming loudly about how is was wrongly convicted reminded me of Janey Peterson.

 

[Newswolf]

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2893731

There's another twist in the triple murder case of David Camm. Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson wants the Warrick County judge off the case. He believes the defense has a special connection to the judge and cites Camm's $20,000 bond as proof.

 

[Newswolf]

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050208/NEWS02/502080346

The judge handling the retrial of former Indiana state trooper David Camm in the killing of his wife and their two young children has issued a gag order to lawyers and others involved in the case.
The order, issued yesterday by Warrick Superior Court Judge Robert Aylsworth, prohibits out-of-court comments by Camm, his lawyers, the prosecutor and their "agents" until a jury reaches a verdict -- or the court lifts the order.
Aylsworth says the order is intended to protect potential jurors from pretrial publicity that could influence their views.

 

[Newswolf]

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2924120

Defense attorneys for David Camm scored two victories Wednesday. Warrick County Judge Robert Aylsworth denied the prosecution's motion from the get-go to move the hearing to another day so they could present witnesses and provide testimony.
The judge also denied the prosecution's motion asking the judge to recuse himself from the case.

 

[smellsarat]

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2924120

Defense attorneys for David Camm scored two victories Wednesday. Warrick County Judge Robert Aylsworth denied the prosecution's motion from the get-go to move the hearing to another day so they could present witnesses and provide testimony.
The judge also denied the prosecution's motion asking the judge to recuse himself from the case.

Boy, they are bending over backward for this guy...sounds like the next Peterson type case.........:waitasec:

 

[Newswolf]

I am surprised the judge didn't remove himself since there is even the suggestion of impropriety . I'm afraid Camm will get off this round.

 

[nanandjim]

I am surprised the judge didn't remove himself since there is even the suggestion of impropriety . I'm afraid Camm will get off this round.

I hope that you are wrong about him getting away with this. It does sound like the judge is bending over backwards for Camm. I think that I heard the defense is going to fight having information on the daughter's molestation admitted at trial. That would take away a clear motive if this evidence is prohibited.

 

[Goody]

Gilbert also stated numerous sexual devices were found in the master bedroom of the Camm home. He also stated that a cover was found on David Camm's bed in the master bedroom that had sperm of David Camm and body fluids from Jill Camm.

Maybe it was purposely made to look like a molestation to take the focus OFF of the father. If so, it sounds like that backfired big time.

 

[Goody]

I am surprised the judge didn't remove himself since there is even the suggestion of impropriety . I'm afraid Camm will get off this round.

It is not usually considered to be a conflict of interest because the judge may have/had a business or sometimes even a personal relationship with one of the attys involved in the case. I suppose if one could prove a bias, it might go somewhere. I think the state is just going to have to work harder on this one. Besides, it is the jury the state has to convince, not the judge.

 

[Newswolf]

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050228/NEWS02/502280346

The DNA on a sweat shirt found at the murder scene in the case of former Indiana State Trooper David Camm has been identified as that of a man convicted of armed robbery and criminal confinement in Indiana in 1993.
The man was released from state prison in June 2000, roughly three months before Camm's wife and two children were killed in the family's garage, according to Indiana Department of Correction documents.
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According to one person familiar with the case, former Floyd County Prosecutor Stan Faith, the man has told police that he gave the sweat shirt to the Salvation Army after being released from prison. Thus, Faith said, he does not believe the man is a suspect.

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=3009734&nav=0RZFWug1

Reed says DNA evidence will stick on clothing for an undetermined amount of time.
Boney told WAVE 3 he dropped the unwashed sweatshirt off at the Salvation Army three months before the murders.
The charity admits it doesn't wash the clothing it receives.

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=3005735&nav=0RZFWshq

"Dave Camm could not have killed his family," said his uncle, Sam Lockhart. "He didn't do it, and we've been asking all along, all along, for the state to look at that unknown DNA, because we know that was the key to this case. We knew it."
Charles Boney remains a free man and sources tell us the prosecution hasn't found any holes in his story.
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Another strange twist.


Goody I think the extremely low bail for a man who was convicted of triple homicide indicates a bias IMHO.

 

[smellsarat]

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050228/NEWS02/502280346

The DNA on a sweat shirt found at the murder scene in the case of former Indiana State Trooper David Camm has been identified as that of a man convicted of armed robbery and criminal confinement in Indiana in 1993.
The man was released from state prison in June 2000, roughly three months before Camm's wife and two children were killed in the family's garage, according to Indiana Department of Correction documents.
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According to one person familiar with the case, former Floyd County Prosecutor Stan Faith, the man has told police that he gave the sweat shirt to the Salvation Army after being released from prison. Thus, Faith said, he does not believe the man is a suspect.

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=3009734&nav=0RZFWug1

Reed says DNA evidence will stick on clothing for an undetermined amount of time.
Boney told WAVE 3 he dropped the unwashed sweatshirt off at the Salvation Army three months before the murders.
The charity admits it doesn't wash the clothing it receives.

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=3005735&nav=0RZFWshq

"Dave Camm could not have killed his family," said his uncle, Sam Lockhart. "He didn't do it, and we've been asking all along, all along, for the state to look at that unknown DNA, because we know that was the key to this case. We knew it."
Charles Boney remains a free man and sources tell us the prosecution hasn't found any holes in his story.
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Another strange twist.


Goody I think the extremely low bail for a man who was convicted of triple homicide indicates a bias IMHO.

Boy that sure adds up to reasonable doubt unless there is an explanation for it being there????

 

[Newswolf]

Long article- suggests Camm may have planted the sweatshirt. Or been in cahoots with someone. This does muddy things.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050301/NEWS02/503010350

Floyd County, Ind., Prosecutor Keith Henderson said yesterday that he will proceed with the murder case against former Indiana State Trooper David Camm, even though a sweat shirt found at the crime scene has now been linked to a violent offender.
"This has not changed my opinion of who is culpable," Henderson said at a news conference yesterday. "That is David Camm."
He said there is no evidence to link Charles D. Boney, whose DNA was identified on the sweat shirt, to the 2000 murders of Camm's wife and two young children.
But there is physical evidence -- tiny bloodstains on the T-shirt Camm was wearing the night of the murders -- placing him within four feet of his daughter when she was shot to death, Henderson said.
The prosecutor held the news conference to respond to a court motion filed yesterday by Camm's lawyers seeking an arrest warrant for Boney and a search warrant for his home.
Warrick Superior Court Judge Robert Aylsworth, who is presiding over the case, denied the motion in a telephone conference yesterday morning, Henderson said.

 

[Goody]

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050228/NEWS02/502280346

The DNA on a sweat shirt found at the murder scene in the case of former Indiana State Trooper David Camm has been identified as that of a man convicted of armed robbery and criminal confinement in Indiana in 1993.
The man was released from state prison in June 2000, roughly three months before Camm's wife and two children were killed in the family's garage, according to Indiana Department of Correction documents.
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According to one person familiar with the case, former Floyd County Prosecutor Stan Faith, the man has told police that he gave the sweat shirt to the Salvation Army after being released from prison. Thus, Faith said, he does not believe the man is a suspect.

If the state can show that the Camm's or someone close to them (like grandparents maybe) shopped at Salvation Army and purchased it, that would certainly take care of the sweat shirt evidence.

Goody I think the extremely low bail for a man who was convicted of triple homicide indicates a bias IMHO.

That is a good point. If the state can challenge it to an unbiased superior, the judge might have to recuse himself just to avoid the appearance of something amiss. I am wondering though about why an appellate court would find adultery to be prejudicial when it is commonly used to show a defendant's motive, state of mind, etc. Seems like all the way up the Totem Pole something is out of whack.

 

[smellsarat]

Gooody Quote[That is a good point. If the state can challenge it to an unbiased superior, the judge might have to recuse himself just to avoid the appearance of something amiss. I am wondering though about why an appellate court would find adultery to be prejudicial when it is commonly used to show a defendant's motive, state of mind, etc. Seems like all the way up the Totem Pole something is out of whack]quote


Reminds me of Cady Condit protesting how all anyone talks about is Sex when it comes to her Dad and Chandra Levy....yeah Cady that's what the whole reason is for pointing the finger at your "dirty dad":razz:

 

[Goody]

Long article- suggests Camm may have planted the sweatshirt. Or been in cahoots with someone. This does muddy things.

Camm was a state trooper and would have known about processing evidence. Killers do not normally leave their shirts behind, maybe a jacket. This evidence feels planted to me. Not saying Camm is guilty because I have no opinion on that, but the article does go on to say that Camm's wife was known to donate to the Salvation Army and get things from them. So it doesn't sound like it would be all that unusual that she might have gotten the shirt, maybe even as a joke for her cop husband.

BTW, where is New Albany in relation to the town this crime occurred in? How far away is Louisville?