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    Unedited Police Interrogation Videos of Jodi

    Right, in no way do I suggest that ADHD or OCD can explain away the murder, just some of her odd behavior in the interrogation room. I think one reason I'm so fascinated by this case is that in certain ways she is so like me, and yet so unlike me in that one essential respect. I even worked as...
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    Unedited Police Interrogation Videos of Jodi

    Very perceptive post, jojomonkey. I have ADHD and some compulsive traits, and I recognize just enough of myself in these tapes to feel an uncomfortable sort of empathy. I realize that posting anything more sympathetic than "she's the purest evil hell ever spawned" will lead to charges of...
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    Unedited Police Interrogation Videos of Jodi

    I thought she said he got a lot of ink in them, not heat. As in, she wrote a lot about him. But I may have misheard.
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    School District Considers Dropping Cursive

    My early elementary years were spent in a European country where students were expected to write in cursive with fountain pens starting in kindergarten. I have no children of my own and don't have strong opinions about pedagogy, but it always saddens me to see "pretty" dismissed as, basically...
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    Felicia Garcia jumped to death in front of train after bullying

    In foster care, ran away from home at least seven times, 15 years old and let four guys take turns with her... anyone else think this girl had a history of sexual abuse? Heartbreaking either way. Rest in peace, Felicia.
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    CO - Jessica Ridgeway, 10, Westminster, 5 Oct 2012 - #16

    I've never been to Colorado, but as far as I can tell half the men in the state are Candyman lookalikes. Moreover, while undoubtedly a creep, there's been zero evidence presented that he had anything to do with Jessica. I'm not sure what bringing up that sketch again could reasonably accomplish...
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    IN - Sylvia Likens, 16, tortured to death, Indianapolis, 26 Oct 1965

    That's one of the worst things I've ever read, and by "read" I mean "barely managed to skim due to the horror of it." Three years for manslaughter? And the neighbors who saw Sylvia's injuries, heard that girl brag about inflicting them, and did nothing? I can't even. I'm going to be sick.
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    CO - Jessica Ridgeway, 10, Westminster, 5 Oct 2012 - #15

    Don't want to derail the thread further, but to answer your question: My local NPR affiliate has a morning podcast, but as far as I know, not on Saturdays. I skim the Boston Globe every so often, but not with any regularity. As for helicopters, this may be because I grew up in D.C., but I'd...
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    CO - Jessica Ridgeway, 10, Westminster, 5 Oct 2012 - #15

    Emphasis mine: I don't think that's a fair assumption. I don't have a television or a radio, and I hate Facebook. I get my news from NPR's Marketplace podcasts, the New York Times, and The Economist magazine. I'm better informed than most people about current affairs, but if there were an Amber...
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    GUILTY TX - Mollie Olgin, 19, killed, GF injured in Portland assault, 23 June 2012

    My local police department has an email form on its website that allows anonymous tips, and I believe also a smartphone app. Don't know how common that is, but worth looking into.
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    GUILTY WY - Jesse Speer for kidnap, rape of 10yo girl, Cody, 8 Oct 2012

    Not this again. It isn't "alleged" that she was abducted or that it took five days before he was apprehended. The alleged part is that he's the one who did it; that's what would be libel if stated as fact. If you have to cast doubt on something, let it be his guilt and not her testimony. And by...
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    GUILTY Australia - Jill Meagher, 29, Melbourne, 22 Sep 2012 #4

    Richard Dawkins has an essay in one of his earlier books about trial by jury versus trial by judge. It's been years since I read it and I don't recall what evidence he presented, but his conclusion has stuck with me: that if he were on trial and guilty, he'd prefer the jury; if accused but...
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    GUILTY FL - Lakeland girl, 14, charged with killing newborn son, 19 Sept 2012

    I am withholding judgment on the girl herself until we know more. But with regard to understanding the alternatives, I think there is a difference between knowing abstractly there exists such a thing as adoption, and actually knowing the logistics of how to arrange one. I've no personal...
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    ARRESTED- Luka Rocco Magnotta:1st deg murder charge;INTERPOL alert #5

    I haven't posted, but I've been reading along since the first thread and have appreciated the intelligence and maturity of the discussion, and the awareness of the victim's dignity throughout. Those who posted images of Jun/Justin Lin alive, smiling, and who honored his memory in their...
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    GUILTY GA - Lauren Giddings, 27, Macon, 26 June 2011 #12

    Sorry, didn't realize "no copying and pasting from other sites" extended to quoting a one-sentence headline. I'll back off the speculation. Edit: Posted the link in the private thread, if anyone wanted to look up the reference.
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