In the for what its worth department. I think that both deaths were related in that I believe both girls probably died of seizure related issues associated with chiari malformations or chiari tumors. Their symptoms (e.g seizures, shaking etc.) begin to occur around age 17 to 25. I have heard it said that the malformations can also be hereditary in nature. Let's not forget that the Coroner said when he issued Kelly's cause of death as "by seizures" that he determined this after reviewing the family's medical history. They are generally tumors that wrap themselves around the upper spine and the low brain stem. I would think this would make them hard to spot. I think it's important in this case to note that the Stanleys during the bond hearing did not have anything particularly bad to say about James when he, Erin and the baby came back to live with them. They said they talked with them about making sure they could support themselves and were generally OK with everything since James had already found a new job (to which he was suppose to report the next evening). Just why was the finger pointed at James with no apparent forensic evidence (e.g. no eye witnesses, no DNA, no sexual assault results, no fingernail scrapings, no top sheet, no blanket, no mattress etc.) It is worth noting that the top sheet, blanket and mattress were thrown away I believe by the family. From my own perspective there were three people in the house that could have been involved plus Kelly who had a key and could have easily returned. I really find it difficult to believe that any of them did it. My concern early on was the reality that everyone was only looking at James when other possibilities existed. In all honesty I find it hard to believe these two girls deaths were unrelated. Since we know that James had an air tight alibi for Kelly's death, I think we have to consider the likelyhood that both girls died of a related illness. I think it's also significant that James did not leave the jurisdiction after Erin's death. He certainly had places where he could have gone. I have seen on this forum several questions regarding where James was when Erin's mother was on the phone making the 9-1-1 call. As I understand it he was taking care of his daughter Alexis when this was all going on and even for some time after the family left for the hospital with Erin. Do you think the parents would leave their granddaughter with someone they thought was responsible for their daughter death? Lastly, I haven't figured out why the family has not spoken out in some fashion if nothing else to thank the community for their support and prayers. I believe the old expression is "there is something rotten in Denmark". I believe that is from Hamlet. I again ask for your prayers and thank you for your words of encouragement.
