bettybaby00
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:seeya: finally got around to reading this interview!!! I feel he "confirmed" a few things for me, and gave me an understanding of some of the decisions that were made that didn't previously make sense.
This last point is a good example of something I found confusing. I always wondered why Hunter tried barring LS from GJ proceedings, and his answer is pretty straight forward. It never sat right with me that LS did the media circuit with his theory since at the time this was still considered an ongoing investigation.
Although I all admit I'm not 100% sure of the timeline of his appearances. Was he still officially part of the investigation during that time?
Also, does anyone understand who exactly--besides Hunter of course--knew about the TBs when they were first handed down?
I apologize in advance if my comments have already been covered as I'm still at the beginning of the thread.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Eta. Who/what the necks is an ABAR??? :giggle:
I know this will be an anathema to some here (garlic to a vampire, kryptonite to Superman), but I hope the IDIs and ABARs will try to contain themselves. I'm only passing on what was written by the person who was in charge of those who were investigating the most highly visible murder case in the town's history. These are his responses, and he was in a position to have first-hand knowledge.
QUESTION: What is your opinion of Lou Smit and his involvement and conclusions in this case?
ANSWER: Lou was a nice man and very religious. I believe he became emotionally involved with the family and in my opinion this clouded his judgement to the point where he could not accept the possibility that the family was involved. I base this on numerous conversations I had with him. Originally, I wanted to rely on some of Lou's conclusions based on the evidence he was telling me about. More than once, I followed up on the evidence he was using to support his belief and I found it not to be accurate.
QUESTION: Regarding the intruder theory, can you comment on the point of entry, how and intruder might have gained entry and whether it is plausible?
ANSWER: Most investigators do not believe there was a legitimate point of entry. It is unknown how an intruder may have gotten in. Lou Smit always believed it was the basement window, but we did not agree with him, as the dust and spider web were undisturbed.
QUESTION: In 1999, Alex Hunter prohibited by court order the testimony of Lou Smit. Smit had the order overturned. Since they both promoted the intruder theory, why would Hunter not want Smit to testify?
ANSWER: I'm guessing is that it is because Lou Smit had taken the case public and was misrepresenting some of the evidence.
This last point is a good example of something I found confusing. I always wondered why Hunter tried barring LS from GJ proceedings, and his answer is pretty straight forward. It never sat right with me that LS did the media circuit with his theory since at the time this was still considered an ongoing investigation.
Although I all admit I'm not 100% sure of the timeline of his appearances. Was he still officially part of the investigation during that time?
Also, does anyone understand who exactly--besides Hunter of course--knew about the TBs when they were first handed down?
I apologize in advance if my comments have already been covered as I'm still at the beginning of the thread.
Eta. Who/what the necks is an ABAR??? :giggle: