ETA - Still looking for transcripts from AY's trial.
http://www..com/2010/09/punishment-phase-underway-in-emma-thompson-rape-case/
"We've got to keep in mind this is not a homicide," said Coe's attorney William Van Buren.
I am timing myself out!
I have searched for transcripts of her trial several times and have not found them - only newspaper articles. I wonder if anyone who attended her trial posted updates anywhere? I'll keep looking, too.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7682662
Punishment phase underway in toddler rape case
Today is day one of two in the punishment phase for Lucas Coe
On Thursday, we're expect to see the emotional side of the case when the victims' impact statements are read.
"Prosecutors and law enforcement are trying to establish the criminal history of Coe. He has been arrested for several minor offenses, for some of which he did receive probation or limited jail time."
from the above LINK
This comment really bothers me - he used a car to ram another car full of people, badly injuring one of them. (Not a minor offense IMO!)
I don't think that little boy felt like his abuse was a minor offense! (eleven days in the hospital is not minor IMO!) He said Coe told him he would kill his mother if he ever told her what was happening.... (I don't think that was minor either! MOO!)
No wonder Coe and Abby sat there proclaiming their innocence, it was all just some minor offense that the mean ol state decided to blow all out of proportion!
I find this thinking "majorly" offensive!