Oceanblueeyes,
Do we have a transcript showing what actually was asked of the 7 year old by LE and when she was asked certain questions?
I wish that we did but it is not available to the public. The only statement the defense has presently is the third statement - the one given after the first two where the 7 year old said she saw nothing unusual and that everything in that house was fine before she left.
You see, the problem is that the 7 year old was questioned at the school by a state trooper. The school claimed they attempted to contact Chris Brown, but he testified at the preliminary hearing that he never received such a call. He also had contact with the state trooper - Janice Wilson - at the farm house prior to her going to the school to interview the children and he testified she said nothing to him about it, nor did she ask his permission. The police admit that the 7 year old made statements that everything was fine and actually did not even have her testify at the preliminary hearing.
I want to take a moment and point out to you that the D.A. admitted that his best evidence against Jordan was the gunshot residue. Jordan's defense attorneys claims that this was one particle of gunshot residue on the shirt and one particle on the pants. That sure isn't much. And this is the D.A.'s admitted best evidence? I mean, you said the D.A. doesn't have to play all their cards, but the D.A. went on media record saying this was the best he had...I don't know...that sounds problematic to me.
I still don't think the little girl would lie. It seemed like Kenzie's family really liked Jordan and tried hard to include him in their family.
But you are ignoring the simple fact that no matter which way you cut it this child did lie. She gave three statements or interviews (however you want to refer to them). In two she said nothing was wrong and nothing happened. In one, after saying nothing happened, she changed her story. So she lied. I'm not trying to argue, but you can't have it both ways here in a case like this. The girl did lie. It is just a matter of which time. Did she lie the first two times? Or did she lie the third time when she was with the Houks who actually do not seem to have a high opinion of Jordan. Have you read what they've said in the media? They do not seem to have thought well of him. Look at what they have posted on their site for Kenzie. Not good things and all contrary to what other people have said, including psychological experts who have evaluated Jordan AND school records.
And as of now we really don't know if blood spatter was found on his clothing or not. He would not be right up at her anyway since he was holding a long gun in his hands and he could have been propping on one knee with most of his body hidden and snuck up on her as she lay in the bed.
What? What do you mean we don't know? The D.A. admitted his best evidence was the gunshot residue. You think he's going to go on record and say that and withhold this mysterious blood evidence? You realize they have to turn that over to the defense, right? I speak to Dennis Elisco, Jordan's defense attorney...there's no blood. <modsnip>. That kind of misinformation hurts Jordan and is grossly unfair to his case.
I just don't think this case is one for the IP
No this isn't a case for IP. I'm using IP to make a point to you that LE isn't infallible. I'm using it as a point to demonstrate that A) people make false testimony (especially children) all the time and B) people are wrongfully charged and convicted for crimes they did not commit a lot. To assume that Jordan is guilty based on gunshot residue on his shirt and an altered statement by a 7 year old is very unwise.
And that's just my opinion.
<modsnip> Additionally, if he were to be convicted based just on what the prosecution has on him right now (and nothing else) it would be a travesty. It's one thing when it is someone else's child and we can stand back and say, "Wow, I'm glad that's not my kid and not my problem" but the thing is...if we ignore something like this then it might become our problem tomorrow, or our children's problem. You see?
<modsnip>. But I know Jordan's rights have been violated here. I know there is not one piece of physical evidence linking him to these murders. Kenzie and her unborn son deserve true justice also and I refuse to turn my back on a situation that I can clearly see needs to be resolved. And the reason I am posting this is because I know there are people who will read it who agree with me and who know I'm right.