GUILTY DE - Dr. Earl Bradley for sex abuse, child 🤬🤬🤬🤬, Lewes, 2009

[Steely Dan]

In assorted Bradley case developments:


http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/...Prosecutors-won-t-oppose-moving-trial-to-NCCo

EARL BRADLEY: Prosecutors won't oppose moving trial to New Castle County

"Dr. Earl B. Bradley’s sex abuse and rape trial will likely be held in New Castle County, as state prosecutors said that they share defense attorneys’ concerns about gathering an impartial jury pool from Sussex.

In a letter released today, prosecutors said they would not object to moving Bradley’s February jury trial out of the county where he allegedly raped or abused more than 100 children over 10 years...."

more at link



http://www.doverpost.com/news/x1143336558/Legislature-acts-on-package-of-Bradley-Bills

Legislature acts on package of ‘Bradley Bills’

"A comprehensive package of bills stemming from the case against alleged pedophile and former Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley was expected to clear a few remaining legislative hurdles and gain approval before the General Assembly wrapped up its session June 30...."

more at link


And finally some background on Dr. Earl Bradley which we've been waiting for:


http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100627/NEWS/6270315/1006/NEWS

'Nobody is born like that'

Jailed doctor has a past marked by family chaos, death, solitude


"Aspiring physician Earl Bradley hoped to land a coveted seat on the Temple University School of Medicine’s admission board. Two students would be picked. Bradley promoted his candidacy in an essay.

“He submitted this formal letter, written in crayon and magic marker, that railed against the whole admissions system, saying it took him like seven times to get accepted,” recalled Dr. Roland Beverly, then a student council member and now a California dermatologist.

“We decided he was probably not the right guy.”

and

"....Though experts say it’s difficult to determine how a sexual interest in children is cultivated, Bradley as a child exhibited traits common among pedophiles.

His parents died when he was young. His dad reportedly had an interest in child and an uncle was convicted of lewd conduct with girls...."

More at link--Note that there are 8 pages!!

A very interesting overview of Bradley. Answered some questions that I have wondered about ever since the arrest.

Crayon?! Really?!

I can't believe nobody forced him into counseling before all of this happened. :furious:

 

[Missizzy]

I know that we are never supposed to sleuth uninvolved family members. However, am I the only one more than a bit concerned and confused about the former Mrs. Bradley. This recent article confirms one of our earliest posts on this thread that someone at the home address was an RN. Now, it turns out that she's not only an RN but an attorney. Was she ever employed at any of Bradley's pediatrics offices?

I am so hopeful that the adult children of this monster are getting the support they deserve. If I'm not mistaken, there were earlier articles and comments following articles that stated that Bradley lived in the family home alone with his children. That worries me.

 

[Mercyneal]

Why can't you sleuth family members? Reporters do, all the time.

 

[Missizzy]

Mercyneal--It's my understanding that we are not supposed to post any information on "uninvolved" family members. We can link to articles but we are prohibited from using their full names in a post. We are supposed to just use initials.

I know that several relatives' names have been used repeatedly on the Ayres thread and that confuses me as we've been reminded not to do it on others. Maybe a moderator can speak to this issue. Anybody else have any input on this?

 

[Mercyneal]

The newspapers and other blogs have all reported on other members of the Ayres family. If it's been out there, it's fair game.

 

[JBean]

It is correct that we do not post or reveal personal information about people that are only involved on the periphery.
Just imagine your friend or relative is being investigated and you, simply because you associate with this person, find yourself being scrutinized and your information posted and revealed . It is not right and we try hard to respect the privacy of those that are not directly involved.

If their names have been printed in the MSM, it is generally ok to refer to them by name. But posting their personal info is not ok.
Minors names are never posted, unless they are missing children or victims of a crime and their names have been released by MSM.
Thanks for your cooperation.

 

[Missizzy]

http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/20100701-15/13010-bradley-video.html


Bradley defense wants video thrown out
Says evidence came from unlawful search and seizure

"The Delaware Public Defender’s Office wants a judge to throw out evidence gathered at the office of accused child abuser Dr. Earl Bradley, including video files that established probable cause for later warrants.

The motion moves to suppress all evidence seized by Delaware State Police Dec. 16 and 17 because the evidence was the fruit of an unlawful search and seizure....."


More at link

 

[Steely Dan]

http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/20100701-15/13010-bradley-video.html


Bradley defense wants video thrown out
Says evidence came from unlawful search and seizure

"The Delaware Public Defender’s Office wants a judge to throw out evidence gathered at the office of accused child abuser Dr. Earl Bradley, including video files that established probable cause for later warrants.

The motion moves to suppress all evidence seized by Delaware State Police Dec. 16 and 17 because the evidence was the fruit of an unlawful search and seizure....."


More at link

Hopefully this won't go anywhere.

 

[Missizzy]

Will everybody be as shocked as I will be if this case ever comes to trial? I just cannot imagine Bradley mounting a defense in light of the massive evidence against him. Cases like this typically go straight to a quiet plea bargain.

Often, the reasoning is that this saves the children from testifying but it also means that there is a lack of closure. It also prevents the airing of the absolute depravity of the crime in the courtroom. I, for one, would like this to come to trial so that a greater number of Americans can have their eyes peeled open and see the truth.

The wrangling has begun. I hope to high heaven that LE had their ducks perfectly in a row with the SWs. They certainly should have as they waited a few extra months to go in. The children who were abused during those months literally haunt me. I agree with you, Steely Dan, I hope this won't go anywhere.

 

[Steely Dan]

Will everybody be as shocked as I will be if this case ever comes to trial? I just cannot imagine Bradley mounting a defense in light of the massive evidence against him. Cases like this typically go straight to a quiet plea bargain.

Often, the reasoning is that this saves the children from testifying but it also means that there is a lack of closure. It also prevents the airing of the absolute depravity of the crime in the courtroom. I, for one, would like this to come to trial so that a greater number of Americans can have their eyes peeled open and see the truth.

The wrangling has begun. I hope to high heaven that LE had their ducks perfectly in a row with the SWs. They certainly should have as they waited a few extra months to go in. The children who were abused during those months literally haunt me. I agree with you, Steely Dan, I hope this won't go anywhere.

If this motion is denied and the videotapes are admissible then the kids wouldn't have to testify and it could go before a jury. Which I'd like it to. The only plea deal I'd like to see is if he's in prison for the rest of his life.

 

[Missizzy]

I really hope you are right SD, but our children were interviewed and physically examined right after the disclosures of their rapes and STILL had to endure hours on the stand. We never heard what was in their disclosures or heard the taped interviews until they were played out in the courtroom with the media present.

Yes, it is correct that the videos of the actual abuse would be irrefutable (I hope) evidence, but are you certain the children and/or their parents would not have to testify? There have been lots of times where children were forced to testify concerning the details of the abuse even though there was photographic evidence. I don't know if the video included sound but I would think the prosecutors would want to know what the children were told by the doctor and if any threats were made. Parents would be asked what their memory was of the "set-up". I would think this information could be very pertinent to the sentencing.

This is a horrid horrid case and I'm sitting on the fence as to what I'm hoping will happen. Of course I have unending empathy for the children who were hurt but I also have a strong sense that Bradley's case could be a watershed moment in history concerning the horror and evil of child sexual abuse committed right under parents' noses. I hate to say it but I'd really like to see the average American shocked out of their complacency.

I still remember the moment I stopped complaining about wearing a seat belt or buckling children into their car seats. All it took was that single exposé on television in 1976 showing what happened to the crash test dummies. Visuals stay with people forever.

 

[Missizzy]

While just starting a new thread, I found an older case of concern. Some distinct similarities to the Bradley's defense attorney's strategy:

Vermont; Judge: 25,000 Child Images Can't Be Used as Evidence

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63556&highlight=vermont+judge

 

[Missizzy]

Another article of interest concerning doctors reluctant to "blow the whistle".

Study: Many docs don't blow whistle on colleagues

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100713...jA3luX21vc3RfcG9wdWxhcgRzbGsDc3R1ZHltYW55ZG9j

"Your doctor could be drunk, addicted to drugs or outright incompetent, but other physicians may not blow the whistle.

A new survey finds that many American physicians fail to report troubled colleagues to authorities, believing that someone else will take care of it, that nothing will happen if they act or that they could be targeted for retribution.

A surprising 17 percent of the doctors surveyed had direct, personal knowledge of an impaired or incompetent physician in their workplaces, said the study's lead author, Catherine DesRoches of Harvard Medical School...."

more at link

A very unsettling article. Sexual abuse is not mentioned directly but the Bradley case has sadly shown that most were not so ready with those whistles.

 

[ohiogirl]

I know defense lawyers will file motion after motion to keep their client out of jail, but I really hope that they did not screw up the search warrant. Will be watching and waiting.

 

[Mercyneal]

Missizzy- Good article on how doctors don't blow whistle on others.

I became aware a year before Dr. Ayres was arrested that other doctors and psychologists and social workers suspected Ayres was molesting kids, but did not report him. I had to give their names to a grand jury.Nothing came of it.

 

[Missizzy]

Mercyneal--Just thinking out loud. What do we teach our children about disclosure? If you tell one person and they do nothing, tell another. In other words, keep telling until someone listens.

Is that possible with this list of names you have?

 

[Filly]

It's a gorgeous Saturday. Birds chirpping. Sun shinning. Low humidity. Neighbors out chatting as we water our flowers.

About an hour ago I'm carrying my wash basket past the TV and I see that frightening facade of the "Bay Bees" office on my screen. Then they flash a photo of Doctor Evil Loop. It was a Delaware type talk show.

Just goes to show this nasty creeper permeates all waking life. God please help those victims. Please. All I had to see was his mugshot and bizarro office building and it put a dent on such a gorgeous day.

Crayon and majic marker used to gain a seat on Temple's admission Board. :banghead:

 

[Missizzy]

Filly, you spoke so eloquently about an often forgotten topic. You were not even personally involved in the Bradley case. You chose to sit up and pay attention as a concerned citizen and parent and were shocked beyond belief. And yet a lovely day was besmirched by Bradley's very photo or name--for YOU!!

This is what so many people just do not grasp about the life long trauma of sexual abuse. Back when I could still go out, I could be having a wonderful time, entering a restaurant and laughing or perusing the magazine section of my favorite book store and I would see our children's rapist's parents walk in. In fact I often sensed they were present before I even saw them. I would instantly be sickened and frozen. I'd long ago sworn that I would not ever leave a place where they were present. We had done nothing wrong. Typically, they would scurry away when they saw us.

But, you nailed it--my day would be ruined. My day. Imagine the true victims--my children. We once had a teen vomit in a parking lot right after seeing these people. They'd been our neighbors. One was our children's librarian. But the very sight of them brought back so much horror.

I can't even imagine what it must be like to live in Lewes. I'm sure some are staying in their homes but some have chosen to move away and start fresh. We chose to stay put but I've never been so sure that that was the best choice. Distance can help. There seems to be no "toughening up". It's such a visceral thing.

Thank you for validating those feelings. IMO, you need to process that nasty/dirty feeling you just had, put Bradley "back in his place" and return to your lovely day. It's not easy to do but we can't let the monsters run the show.

 

[Missizzy]

Oh, I didn't want to see this. I've thought for months that there was the strong possibility that Bradley never even gave the young patients the vaccines he said he was going to when he took them into private rooms. He was far too busy committing evil and vile acts. He did'nt care one whit about the children except to satisfy his disgusting lust. Now it comes out that he did give vaccines, but expired ones!! As if these traumatized parents need more to worry about. Here it is:

http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201008-16-31/20001-bradley-vaccines.html

Bradley alleged to have used
diluted or expired vaccines
Justice, Health departments send letters to patients


"Officials from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Department of Justice have received allegations that accused pedophile Dr. Earl Bradley used diluted or expired vaccines on patients.

The departments have responded by calling and sending 5,000 letters to families who had children that were patients of Bradley at his BayBees Pediatrics Office in Lewes...."

and

"....Deputy Attorney General Patricia Dailey Lewis said the allegations came from a former associate of Bradley’s.

Rattay said receiving diluted or expired vaccines is not harmful, but the primary concern is that Bradley’s patients are not properly protected from vaccine preventable diseases. Among these are hepatitis B vaccinations, the Hib vaccine – which protects against bacterial meningitis – and polio. All of these are required for children to receive, Rattay said....."

more at link

 

[Missizzy]

http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201009-01-15/03001-bradley.html

No decision on Bradley evidence

State police defend seizing computer files


"The decision on a motion to suppress video evidence in the case of accused pedophile Dr. Earl Bradley is now in the hands of Superior Court Judge William Carpenter after two days of testimony from Delaware State Police officers.

Bradley’s defense attorneys – Dean Johnson, Stephanie Tsantes and Robert Goff of the Public Defender’s Office – argued that police illegally seized computer and digital media files from Bradley’s BayBees Pediatrics office on Route 1. Much of the state’s evidence against Bradley is video files allegedly showing Bradley sexually assaulting young children.

Bradley’s attorneys attempted to establish that police detectives were not authorized to search a white outbuilding – referred to by the defense as the “checkerboard building” due to its distinctive façade. In that building, detectives found computer thumb drives – small computer storage device – which contained video evidence of a possible sexual assault committed by Bradley.

Within the original search warrant, signed by Judge E. Scott Bradley – no relation to Earl Bradley – police were authorized to search Bradley’s main two-story office. Under the name of the owner of the premises, the warrant lists Bradley and the main office, as well as a “white outbuilding” on the property....."

and

"In addition to thumb drives, cameras and computer disks, Spillan also testified to finding pen cameras that could be clipped onto the pockets of a shirt....."

more at link (details I haven't seen before such as the statement above)



To me, it's seems that they're attempting to "split hairs" but will it work?