Found Deceased SC - Brittanee Drexel, 17, Myrtle Beach, 25 April 2009 - #10

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Beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard that the prosecution must meet for a conviction of any criminal offense. One must remember this is not any doubt, but reasonable doubt. That is doubt that is likely. (IE--The defense presents evidence that another person with motive and opportunity commited the crime--assuming this evidence is believed vs. aliens came down from the sky to comit the crime).

This standard is designed to be a very high burden to meet. Specifically, it is designed to be in line with the phrase it is better for 100 guilty men to go free than one innocent man to be convicted. The reason, you are going to deprive the man found guilty of his god given freedoms.

In the civil arena, in most cases, the standard is by the preponderance of the evidence. In other words, more likely than not. Even stated another way, if you are more than 50% sure, then you find in favor of that party. The reason this is low is that you are depriving a person of money, not his god given liberties.

There is a second standard in the civil arena, clear and convincing evidence. This standard is for more serious civil cases--fraud and the like, because there are larger punishemnts to go along with being found liable. Clear and convincing is greater than a perponderance, but less than beyond a reasonable doubt.

But again, always remember this, it is better to allow 100 guilty men go free than it is to convict an innocent man.
 
I really only comment here when I have something substantial to say or when I see activity on this thread dying down.

Today I don't have much to say other than thanking those of you who are actively sifting through theories. I know the sometimes it seems completely pointless, but I'm confident LE reads these pages in search of new ideas to look into. If not in Brittanee's case, then definitely others.

I do believe that SC LE has credible leads in this case. I think they let DD & CD in on some of these when they talked with them, and that's why we haven't heard any more comments from them about a lack of info like we did in mid-April. Again, I don't think LE was just blowing smoke. They know who these guys are, they probably are the right guys, and they wanted to scare their pants off.

I read here every day. I read every post. You probably see my username lingering on the online users 24/7. I finished school for the semester and I usually see all of your posts in real time.

If you don't see me post for a while don't ever think I have forgotten about Brittanee or ever will. Like my signature says, I'm still doing this for Britt.

:praying:



ETA: P.S. Is it possible to miss someone you never knew? Obviously not to the same extent that her family and friends miss her, but I truly feel a connection to this girl whose name I had never even heard prior to her disappearance. I have a terrible feeling I am going to be completely devastated by the outcome of this case.
 
Lindsay...

I'm so attached too...and never met her... I know why I'm so attached. Being at the beach when she went missing and she and my Grandma have the same b'day. Through all of the pictures and the comments on several boards...we have come to know and love Brittanee and think of her as our family.

There's a profound sadness to this case and I am ever so vigilant of my children and grandchidren moreso now.

We need to continually educate our children about safety and to make sure they understand the dangers of this world and that they are not invincible and that they need to think about the decisions they are making and what the outcome could possibly be. And to trust their gut instincts...not to dismiss those weird or out of place feelings. And to quit thinking that everyone is their friend...
 
LLLindsayy said:
I do believe that SC LE has credible leads in this case. I think they let DD & CD in on some of these when they talked with them, and that's why we haven't heard any more comments from them about a lack of info like we did in mid-April. Again, I don't think LE was just blowing smoke.
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There is NO WAY CD went on that radio program the other week and claimed all that he did...and there's NO WAY LE would have told him all of those details.... if they didn't actually have a great deal of information on these POI's. I think LE is waiting for something more, but I feel confident that they will have a strong case....even if we can't find BD's remains.
IMHO of course
 
LLLindsayy said:
:praying:

ETA: P.S. Is it possible to miss someone you never knew? Obviously not to the same extent that her family and friends miss her, but I truly feel a connection to this girl whose name I had never even heard prior to her disappearance. I have a terrible feeling I am going to be completely devastated by the outcome of this case.
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Brittannee has proved that's possible for a lot of us here.
 
LLLindsayy said:
ETA: P.S. Is it possible to miss someone you never knew? Obviously not to the same extent that her family and friends miss her, but I truly feel a connection to this girl whose name I had never even heard prior to her disappearance. I have a terrible feeling I am going to be completely devastated by the outcome of this case.
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Ive never posted on this thread before but wanted to add my 2 cents..

I think its an amazing thing that people can form intense connections with someone that they have never met - that connection can be a huge benefit because it allows 'strangers' to come together and be driven to help however they can, hopefully resulting in finding the missing person.

All missing persons cases are difficult to think about but this one seems to have a lot of heartbreaking turns within it which is why I think its amazing that you guys are taking so much of your time trying to solve the mystery of where she is.

I really hope she is found alive and can move forward and have the life she wanted.
 
Bumping for Britt

This story very close to my family, and it hit right here in my home area, something about her that touched my heart, we all be here for her family from SC, sending up prayers for her and her family!!!
 
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I tear up every time I see a picture of Brittannee. She seems so full of life. I was just at McDonald's drive thru (picking up nuggets for my dog) and there was a group of chearleaders holding a car wash in the parking lot. The first thing I thought of was Brittannee. How that's something she should be doing now.

I know it's not likely but wouldn't it be great if next time this year (or sooner) that that's exactly what she's doing. Being a teenager, having fun with her friends.
 
Thinking about Brittanee's mom and grandma so much lately. If I could just give them a huge hug and tell them how much I pray and think of them ever single day since Brittanee went missing. I worry so about the brother and sister too. Bless their hearts. Just wish that this nightmare could end for everyone. That picture you just posted of BD is beautiful Lindsay. Thanks for posting it.
 
This is royally bumming me out. A few weeks ago they were thisclose to saying they have it solved. Now it looks like it's gone cold again.

I wish whoever needs to come forward comes forward, soon. :furious:
 
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