I'm new here so forgive me if I'm bringing up something that has already been mentioned.
I noticed the items mentioned on the cbs special were obviously part of the crime such as the pineapple, railroad track and flashlight. What I noticed is that from what I recall, the roll of duct tape and thread (rope) the investigators were unable to find where they originated from. I assume that's because it was thrown out during that hour and a half JR went missing. However, the pineapple, flashlight and railroad track were still in the house. I believe BR did not tell his father the truth on how he hurt Jonbenet. If he did, the evidence would have been trashed. It explains why you hear him ask "what did you find?" On the phone while still on the line with the police operator. He was asking JR that as he was coming up from the basement. He was curious if his dad found out the real cause (railroad track, flashlight). I'm sure BR's story to his parents was he only punched her or something to that affect.
So the flashlight theory... makes sense. Especially since I'm sure they snuck downstairs a lot to play and did not want to wake the parents. The flashlight was left in the kitchen area. If that is the weapon that killed her, how was she able to walk to the basement from the kitchen after being hit? Or did he chase her after she took the pineapple and grabbed the flashlight to follow her in the basement? The cbs story did not explain that or maybe I zoned out.
BR would not even say the word pineapple to the psychologist two years later. That interview made me believe 100% believe it all originated over the pineapple. He did not want to say the word to give the therapist "pleasure" (in BR's mind) knowing he was right. BR wants to call all the shots and be in control in his interviews as a kid. No normal children without mental health issues would reenact a crime like that. I was shocked he said hammer. He either has a Wes craven imagination or he is in fact the one that killed her. How ironic the game he was playing with the psychologist was "guess who?"
Most parents would have sent their kids back in school for the child's well being. I found that peculiar. Perhaps they were worried he might "talk" to peers.
Also, I think I recall some footage that showed Christmas lights on the morning the cops came when the note was found. So, I guess the parents never went to bed then? They were up all night staging the scene if that's the case.
That poor little girl. I know they will one day solve this and so many psychologists and criminal investigations in the future will benefit in knowing the red flags to look for. That poor girl seemed to be scared everyday in that house, which explains the bed wetting. Ugh and her brother with the fecal matter on her Christmas gift candy in her bedroom. She had no privacy in that house. I had a bully brother growing up and it was awful. He would act out or hurt me if I had any attention. I can emphasize with the scenario unfortunately.
And yes the attorney LW is in fact known as a "sleazeball" in the atlanta area. That's all I will say about him. I have not seen the entire dr. Phil interview yet, only parts. I'll be watching that next. Praying this girl gets justice.
Sara
