What good would it do to seize the daughter's phone? They would not be able to get a search warrant on it because she is not suspected of a crime. She also told them what the content of her conversations with the judge were. That was stated in open court today.
They would be able to get a warrant if they had reason to believe that phone contained evidence of a crime.What good would it do to seize the daughter's phone? They would not be able to get a search warrant on it because she is not suspected of a crime. She also told them what the content of her conversations with the judge were. That was stated in open court today.
Snipped for focus and BBM by me.So someone that works for the sheriff was texting him during the lunch he had with Mullins that afternoon. Then the judge is overheard making a statement to Stines about do they need to have a meeting in private. Then later that day Stines arrives at the courthouse to see Mullins, while Mullins is in a meeting with 4 people. We don't know who those people are, but this was urgent enough that when Stines asked to talk to him privately, they exit the room and then Stines and Mullins talk.. Stines is seated across from the judge.. makes a call on his own phone, then makes a call on the judges phone.. then stands up and starts shooting the judge.
defendant still had a determined look in his eyes sitting in that courtroom today
I think so but only because he does not have certain information yet so why rush into to deep waters when the canoe is on its way.After watching the hearing- I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a less prepared lead investigator. Was that intentional?
Snipped for focus and BBM by me.
Beside Judge Mullins, FOUR additional people could fit in that teeny tiny "chambers"? Really? I guess I'd like to see that video too.
They would be able to get a warrant if they had reason to believe that phone contained evidence of a crime.
So a couple things could be going on here: They know for a fact that phone is unrelated, and contains no evidence (like it would if something was going on between the judge and daughter).
They are sloppy. Normally I wouldn’t seriously consider this, but that lead detective came across as a bit of a dolt.
Nope they had just got back lunch after all..Like how many clowns in the clown car?! lol
And, I'd venture to guess that none of those four people missed many meals.
jmo
They would be able to get a warrant if they had reason to believe that phone contained evidence of a crime.
So a couple things could be going on here: They know for a fact that phone is unrelated, and contains no evidence (like it would if something was going on between the judge and daughter).
They are sloppy. Normally I wouldn’t seriously consider this, but that lead detective came across as a bit of a dolt.
I also think the defense was unclear with/on some things and his questions could have been more information geared then they were in my opinion. I think they really recently took this case. We have been on it longer . NALFor this type of hearing they only want what’s absolutely necessary- I think they told the investigator to not let defense get too much out of him, and instead he just came off looking really ignorant and obstinate.
Moo
They of course would, but there always remains the possibility that things have been deleted off a particular device. So something may not exist on a suspects device, but be present on another.I thought also that her communications with those other phones would show up on those that they have and as alluded to earlier, she isn’t a suspect in any of this. I agree that if they had a reason to think the phone was needed they could get a warrant.
He actually stuttered a few times during questioning, he was so unprepared. It’s more about his level of professionalism, than water levels or watercraft, JMO.I think so but only because he does not have certain information yet so why rush into to deep waters when the canoe is on its way.
ETA The Judges chambers really are starting to sound like a diddy party ..I keep thinking he will be the next face with diddy on tiktock
I agree that the lead detective was less than stellar in his testimony but I also feel that the defense attorney's questions were not well thought out or phrased properly.They would be able to get a warrant if they had reason to believe that phone contained evidence of a crime.
So a couple things could be going on here: They know for a fact that phone is unrelated, and contains no evidence (like it would if something was going on between the judge and daughter).
They are sloppy. Normally I wouldn’t seriously consider this, but that lead detective came across as a bit of a dolt.
So what's the next step? He was bound over for the grand jury so presumably they need to indict him then his case moves to the circuit court for prosecution. Are there more hearings to be expected?
Yes, for being a 24 year vet with KSP, I expected better from lead investigator Clayton Stamper!I agree that the lead detective was less than stellar in his testimony but I also feel that the defense attorney's questions were not well thought out or phrased properly.
JMO.
According to the retirement letter submitted to the governor by Stines’s attorney, he says Stines served the people of Letcher County for 22 years.