MI MI - Julia Niswender, 23, EMU student, Ypsilanti, 10 Dec 2012 - #6

[Nina Michigan]

Here's a bit of info as an update..... I went to Michigan and met with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor on April 13th. We met for almost an hour. He mentioned that he has not been approached by YPD concerning Julia's case. He does not get involved until LE seeks an arrest warrant. Then he would review the evidence and make a decision as to whether or not there is adequate evidence that he could use to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial. If the evidence is adequate, an arrest warrant will be sought. If not, then he would tell YPD that more substantial evidence is needed. So far, this has not happened. He was very well aware of my feelings and said he could understand where I was coming from. He said that hopefully in the future, YPD will have a "new" permanent Chief of Police as he believes Ypsilanti has started the interview process. He said that with a "new" Chief, he may be more "open" to communicate not only with me but with the news media to bring Julia's murder to the public's attention. A new Chief may welcome outside organizations willing to assist YPD. This is our hope for the future!

thank you so much for this update. I hope that you and the family know there are many people invested in her case hoping that long awaited justice will finally be served

 

[rosesfromangels]

Here's a bit of info as an update..... I went to Michigan and met with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor on April 13th. We met for almost an hour. He mentioned that he has not been approached by YPD concerning Julia's case. He does not get involved until LE seeks an arrest warrant. Then he would review the evidence and make a decision as to whether or not there is adequate evidence that he could use to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial. If the evidence is adequate, an arrest warrant will be sought. If not, then he would tell YPD that more substantial evidence is needed. So far, this has not happened. He was very well aware of my feelings and said he could understand where I was coming from. He said that hopefully in the future, YPD will have a "new" permanent Chief of Police as he believes Ypsilanti has started the interview process. He said that with a "new" Chief, he may be more "open" to communicate not only with me but with the news media to bring Julia's murder to the public's attention. A new Chief may welcome outside organizations willing to assist YPD. This is our hope for the future!

I respect and applaud the County Prosecutor for his transparent, and human approach to Julia’s case. I think he will ultimately bring Julia’s horrific murder to Justice. Let’s count on it.

Now, an appeal. I believe the Perp is known to others. Holding this knowledge must be a terrible, terrible weight. It might even be very frightening. Coming forth, even anonymously, requires bravery. But it’s freeing, and will give you the peace you are missing. I am praying for your courage to do the right thing, and forever be a hero.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Trojan1966]

Great news !!!!! Ypsilanti Police Department now has a new Chief of Police. He is from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department with many years of experience.... he is Kirk Moore. He was hired 4 days ago. He may be our hope to have something done on Julia's case. I'll give him a week to settle in, then I'll start emailing him. Let's all pray that he will be more willing to work with an "outside" agency on Julia's case.

 

[Snoopster]

Great news !!!!! Ypsilanti Police Department now has a new Chief of Police. He is from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department with many years of experience.... he is Kirk Moore. He was hired 4 days ago. He may be our hope to have something done on Julia's case. I'll give him a week to settle in, then I'll start emailing him. Let's all pray that he will be more willing to work with an "outside" agency on Julia's case.

So happy to hear this Trojan!
Let's hope that there is finally justice for Julia!

 

[rosesfromangels]

Great news !!!!! Ypsilanti Police Department now has a new Chief of Police. He is from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department with many years of experience.... he is Kirk Moore. He was hired 4 days ago. He may be our hope to have something done on Julia's case. I'll give him a week to settle in, then I'll start emailing him. Let's all pray that he will be more willing to work with an "outside" agency on Julia's case.

Julia’s mom needs to give a formal statement and take a poly to once and for all clear her ex as a POI. This will compel LE to look elsewhere and move the case forward.

I don’t see this case moving forward until that happens.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Nina Michigan]

Great news, may new leadership bring long awaited answers!

 

[black_squirrel]

This is good news. Hopefully police will be able (and willing) to do more with the DNA evidence they have, perhaps with help from outside agencies. If Ypsi police really wanted, I think they could convince state police to take up the case.

 

[rosesfromangels]

This is good news. Hopefully police will be able (and willing) to do more with the DNA evidence they have, perhaps with help from outside agencies. If Ypsi police really wanted, I think they could convince state police to take up the case.

Yes, I’m sure they could. They seem to be entrenched with one focus. That’s why I’d like to see Julia’s mom clear the existing POI. She provided his alibi; she is the only one who can help formally clear him and move the case forward.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Sillybilly]

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[Dissmeguys]

Great news !!!!! Ypsilanti Police Department now has a new Chief of Police. He is from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department with many years of experience.... he is Kirk Moore. He was hired 4 days ago. He may be our hope to have something done on Julia's case. I'll give him a week to settle in, then I'll start emailing him. Let's all pray that he will be more willing to work with an "outside" agency on Julia's case.

Well hopefully we will see Julia’s cold case possibly get some attention now. Truly sounds like YPSI aren’t on the ball

 

[black_squirrel]

Great news !!!!! Ypsilanti Police Department now has a new Chief of Police. He is from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department with many years of experience.... he is Kirk Moore. He was hired 4 days ago. He may be our hope to have something done on Julia's case. I'll give him a week to settle in, then I'll start emailing him. Let's all pray that he will be more willing to work with an "outside" agency on Julia's case.

More good news. According to Ypsilanti Police facebook, Lead detective Coppock is retiring.

City of Ypsilanti - Police Department

 

[Trojan1966]

Yes, Detective Annette Coppock retired on Friday (28th). She was the lead detective on Julia's case, so now I'll have to wait to see who is put in-charge by the new Chief. I'm letting him get "settled in" before I start emailing him. He sounds like someone with lots of experience and wants to have transparency for the police department. Time will tell. He may be more receptive to some "outside" assistance too.

 

[rosesfromangels]

More good news. According to Ypsilanti Police facebook, Lead detective Coppock is retiring.

City of Ypsilanti - Police Department

Is that good news? She is retiring with more experience and knowledge on this case than anyone else.

 

[Ozoner]

Is that good news? She is retiring with more experience and knowledge on this case than anyone else.

She is retiring with more egotism than any new detective could possibly have, and she has demonstrated less dedication than any new detective could possibly demonstrate. So yes, it is good news.

 

[mewmew]

Julia’s mom needs to give a formal statement and take a poly to once and for all clear her ex as a POI. This will compel LE to look elsewhere and move the case forward.

I don’t see this case moving forward until that happens.

Amateur opinion and speculation

I am confused, Julia’s ex? Or the moms ex? I didn’t have any inkling the mom was involved in any way. Can you help me understand? Thank you in advance! I am local to this case and it has haunted me for years!!

 

[rosesfromangels]

I am confused, Julia’s ex? Or the moms ex? I didn’t have any inkling the mom was involved in any way. Can you help me understand? Thank you in advance! I am local to this case and it has haunted me for years!!

Julia’s mom was married to a man who is named a POI in Julia’s case. Julia’s mom is now divorced from this man; he is now her ex. Julia’s mom adamantly maintains his innocence, despite their divorce.

Julia’s mom, and her entire family are innocent victims of this horrific act. I pray they find Justice.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Springrain]

I just finished going through this thread for the first time; This has been my first time hearing about Julia's case. I hope that this new change brings about peace, truth, and justice for Julia. Trojan, you are in my thoughts.

 

[Richard]

Murdered over 10 years ago...


Julia Niswender, age 23, murdered 10 December 2012

LINKS:

Police: Stepdad person of interest in EMU student death

James Turnquist was arrested Feb. 26 on child *advertiser censored* charges and is in the Monroe County Jail

www.detroitnews.com

Family mourns Julia Niswender 10 years after killing, seeks justice

Loved ones of Julia Niswender, killed Dec. 10, 2012, gathered to honor her memory and continue their fight for justice in her case.

www.freep.com

Mich. college student found dead in apartment

Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Julia Niswender, an undergraduate student of Eastern Michigan University

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Veronica Sawyer]

Was (is?) the campus police station directly across the street from the Peninsular Place apartments or a ways away?

 

[Trojan1966]

Julia's murder occurred off-campus (Peninsular Place Apartments), thus the Ypsilanti Police Department has the responsibility to do the investigation. I'm not sure where the EMU Police station is located but I believe it is relatively close to the apartment complex.