GUILTY NM - Omaree Varela, 9, called 911 before dying of abuse, Albuquerque, 27 Dec 2013

[MsFacetious]

The District Attorney’s Office said new evidence shows Steve Casaus intentionally caused Omaree’s death. Casaus was arraigned on the new charges in court Friday.


http://www.koat.com/news/indictment...m=FBPAGE&utm_campaign=KOAT&Content Type=Story

Gee maybe that is why he was so eager to take a plea deal.
I'm glad the prosecution held out for more evidence so he didn't get away with it. :twocents:

 

[borndem]

"While Omaree’s Law passed the House, it died in the Senate without a vote.

Just recently, Gov. Martinez announced CYFD Secretary Yolanda Berumen-Deines was being replaced by current State Tourism Secretary Monique Jacobsen. It’s unclear if the Omaree case played a role in that decision."

http://krqe.com/2014/12/27/balloons-candles-music-honor-omarees-memory/

bbm

"unclear" ??? <choke>

 

[kimi_SFC]

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[kimi_SFC]

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[kimi_SFC]

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#JusticeForOmaree
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[rosie_lee]

Omaree's sister is suppose to testify today. This is going to be so heartbreaking. She will do it on camera, not in the courtroom.

 

[kimi_SFC]

Omaree's sister is suppose to testify today. This is going to be so heartbreaking. She will do it on camera, not in the courtroom.

Sending her blessings and may He keep her strong! Testifying in Court is stressful for an adult. I can't imagine what this experience will be like for her. She will be asked to relive the day her brother was killed by their mother + SC. In addition, I'm expecting questions regarding their history of abuse, which will also be extremely traumatic. :moo:

To stand up and be a voice for Omaree, herself, and their siblings takes a supreme amount of courage and bravery. I will hold her in my heart and prayers as she prepares, throughout her testimony, and in its aftermath. May she be heard loud and clear!

I also realize she'll likely have to do this again in SVC's trial. UGH. This won't become any easier IMO.

The dt's opening statement disgusted me. IMO, there is only one truth about what happened to Omaree. It is not "her truth," it is THE TRUTH! The clinicians who have been working with her are required to be highly trained, and I simply don't believe they've planted false memories in order to convict SC. :no:
Simply blaming SVC does NOT absolve SC of all accountability! SODDI is certainly convenient (for SC :facepalm: ). I hope the State will be able to prove his guilt to the Jury - on ALL charges - beyond a reasonable doubt lease:

Watching the @CourtChatterView videos has been truly difficult. :tears: I am NOT looking forward to cross-examination of this witness by the defense.

May #JusticeForOmaree prevail!

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[janx]

Trial is going on now--don't see mention of it on WS, but here is a link to live feed:

http://www.koat.com/shared/live/27989766

 

[HauntsForHope]

Live trial and chat

http://worldjusticenews.com/steve-casaus-live-stream.htm

 

[NotMyselfNEMore]

This poor child, I can't imagine how much he must have suffered - the day of his murder, as well as before.

I read upthread that the 911 call he made earlier the same year, isn't admissible? Or did I not understand that correctly I apologize if this has been answered, but trying to catch up here.
I saw the 'lapel cam' and heard a portion of the 911 call, and was horrified that this little boy had tried to get help, but was overlooked - basically because they had an orderly home, and the parents were fast talkers.

It seemed like a nightmare scenario from a movie - and I'm totally paraphasing here, like :

Parents:"Sure, come on in officers, see how neat everything is, and how quiet and well behaved our kids are? There must be a misunderstanding. My baby spilled a soda in the car, and I have a bruise from a surgical procedure. Our neighbors are always fighitng, it must be a mistake, are you sure it was this house?'
Officer: "Yes, the 911 call said it sounded violent and said it was from here'
Parents: 'Oh, my baby is always playing with the phone, where is that phone baby? You know you're not supposed to play with that. My son Omaree has a learning disability, and we're trying to deal with that, and sometimes my husband says he wishes I hadn't had all these kids, that must have been it"

Officer: 'Okay, I can see everything looks fine. Just take care, because you can give the wrong impression to your neighbors, but everything seems in order here' .
And little Omaree wistfully watches them pull away from the doorway....his hope gone. (my synopsis, so MOO)
Except, that's not what happened, not even close. that phone call to 911 was chilling - And clearly, that wasn't even the worst day in poor Omaree's short life.

It must have taken all his courage to make that call, only to be effectively ignored - and it can't be used at trial? . I shudder to think what happened to him later. What else could he have done, he was just a little boy? Who else could he have turned to? This was probably his last resort, and he was likely made to regret it - he didn't try again. That poor boy - this is heart wrenching.

A neat home is not a measure of whether or not there is abuse - my Mom was genarally messy, but never laid a hand on me, and was never abusive. That LE, CPS, or whoever else was involved didn't pursue what was happening is bad enough, but not allowing it into a trial for his murder by the abusers he did call about is horrible, IMO, JMO, MOO.

Sorry for the rant! This just breaks my heart.

 

[seattlechiquita]

Just joining case now. Hello to everyone.

 

[seattlechiquita]

Pardon if this is old news: When is the who gave birth to this angel going on trial? What about the "police officers" who didn't protect Omaree?

 

[seattlechiquita]

ok, going over the opening statements. This DA has to be one of the most boring orators I have heard. He sounds FLAT, removed, uncaring. Oh god.

 

[NotMyselfNEMore]

ok, going over the opening statements. This DA has to be one of the most boring orators I have heard. He sounds FLAT, removed, uncaring. Oh god.

I agee, unfortunately. I've only listened to a bit of the openings, and two half days, but the prosecution seems uninvolved and detached, IMO.
This little boy deserves justice, and people who will seek it for him.

 

[borndem]

Just joining case now. Hello to everyone.

Glad you're here! I just fell in, too. This child deserves justice of a high order.

 

[borndem]

I can't hear this interview other than blurred sounds. I can't distinguish one single word. Grrrrrrrrr.. Listening to C.Chatter. Tried another -- was no better, but I'll hang on.