FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #40

[feistygurl]

probably to help with the foundation. and just to advice her of her rights with JH's trial ect. now days everyone pretty well needs a lawyer lawsuits ect

 

[Cheewawa007]

Was there something found with Somer's body that CCSO linked to the killer and they were able to rule out anyone in that group of 90? What could it have been?

Or possibly it was sperm inside Somer's body that allowed them to rule out the 90 RSO in the area? Since JH at that point had no priors his DNA was not on file & they couldn't match the DNA to anyone in the system. On JVM show didn't Mr. Thompson say she was raped?

 

[eyes4crime]

Can anyone here tell me why D.T needs a lawyer???

Diena has had a lawyer pretty much since the beginning of her nightmare. He was/is providing his services pro-bono (free) and has a specialty of 'entertainment law' along with a few others. MOO MHO

All the appearances mom Diena made on news and GMA type shows, while completely distraught and in shock, the lawyer was with her to provide a sense of safety, making sure she wasn't harassed and/or say anything that would jeopardize the future investigation of her murdered daughter. MOO MHO

Not sure if he plays a role in the new Somer Foundation.

 

[eyes4crime]

Or possibly it was sperm inside Somer's body that allowed them to rule out the 90 RSO in the area? Since JH at that point had no priors his DNA was not on file & they couldn't match the DNA to anyone in the system. On JVM show didn't Mr. Thompson say she was raped?

I think you are right on Cheewawa007! IMO there would be no other way to r/o so many sex offenders in such a short time.

 

[Dr.Fessel]

Somer Thompson's Mother on 'Today': Charges Against Harrell Bring Some Relief
Ann Butler Created: 3/29/2010 12:40:27 PM Updated: 3/29/2010 12:52:33 PM


ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) -- The mother of 7-year-old Somer Thompson, who vanished while walking home from school in October, says charges filed in her daughter's murder have brought some relief.

Diena Thompson told NBC's "Today Show" her family is doing "a little bit better" after detectives charged 24-year-old Jarred Mitchell Harrell with premeditated murder Friday.


Thompson said she goes through a gamut of emotions and that the pain is excruciating. She also said she thinks it would be fair for Harrell to get the death penalty.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=153953&catid=3

 

[angelswatchoverthem]

Thankyou for answering my question about why D.T needs a lawyer.

 

[Cheewawa007]

I think you are right on Cheewawa007! IMO there would be no other way to r/o so many sex offenders in such a short time.

It would be virtually impossible without some type of DNA, don't you think? While they were doing the door to door searches the night she disappeared, we have to keep in mind that most of the neighbors thought the house was vacant - the family had moved out two months prior. I think one of the neighbors while being interviewed, told the LE about JH being at the home earlier that day, or might have seen him carrying something to his car that looked suspicious and this info was kept close to the vest by LE. They sat back and watched his every move, waiting to make their move. I don't think he was on their radar the first few weeks, but I do think someone in the neighborhood saw something concerning JH on that day. The sheriff even said based on witness statement(s).

 

[angelswatchoverthem]

I think you are right on Cheewawa007! IMO there would be no other way to r/o so many sex offenders in such a short time.[/QUOTE
This is what i have thought too. If registered R.S.O's they would more than likely have had their DNA on a database, so that L.E. would be able to compare their DNA to what they had on Somer. I ascertained from the recent charges on J.H. that this crime was of a sexual nature?

 

[Noway]

Chee, I didn't think they'd have DNA that fast. I think it was midnight on 10/21 when they actually got to her body and transported her to Savannah.

By 10/23 around 3:30 p.m., Mary J. was making the statement that there was not a suspect among the 90 RSOs.

That is fast.

As mentioned before, sexually assaulted does not mean he didn't use an object.

I don't think they would have had DNA back that fast, but maybe all that "we're waiting for DNA results" was a load of crap to make the perp think they were inept.

 

[eyes4crime]

It would be virtually impossible without some type of DNA, don't you think? While they were doing the door to door searches the night she disappeared, we have to keep in mind that most of the neighbors thought the house was vacant - the family had moved out two months prior. I think one of the neighbors while being interviewed, told the LE about JH being at the home earlier that day, or might have seen him carrying something to his car that looked suspicious and this info was kept close to the vest by LE. They sat back and watched his every move, waiting to make their move. I don't think he was on their radar the first few weeks, but I do think someone in the neighborhood saw something concerning JH on that day. The sheriff even said based on witness statement(s).

Pretty sure that shortly after Somer was murdered and found in the trash - the young people who had kicked JH out of their apt. and turned in his computer went by the house and saw JH's car. They immediately went to the police to report that JH was still at the house.

Thank goodness the roommate and her fiance were so tenacious regarding the child and checking the house on Gano. They were guided by dad - the kids did what was necessary. JH was so sloppy, his own arrogance could be the #1 reason he was caught. moo

 

[angelswatchoverthem]

Somer Thompson's Mother on 'Today': Charges Against Harrell Bring Some Relief
Ann Butler Created: 3/29/2010 12:40:27 PM Updated: 3/29/2010 12:52:33 PM


ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) -- The mother of 7-year-old Somer Thompson, who vanished while walking home from school in October, says charges filed in her daughter's murder have brought some relief.

Diena Thompson told NBC's "Today Show" her family is doing "a little bit better" after detectives charged 24-year-old Jarred Mitchell Harrell with premeditated murder Friday.


Thompson said she goes through a gamut of emotions and that the pain is excruciating. She also said she thinks it would be fair for Harrell to get the death penalty.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=153953&catid=3

I hope the media leaves D.T. alone now after all of this, and lets her grieve in private and concentrate on her other children. As sad as it is, they have made a charge with J.H. for Somer's murder, and sadly life still has to go on for the living. I personally don't think there is much more anyone can say about all of this at this point in time. I don't like media sensationalism!

 

[Cheewawa007]

Chee, I didn't think they'd have DNA that fast. I think it was midnight on 10/21 when they actually got to her body and transported her to Savannah.

By 10/23, Mary J. was making the statement that there was not a suspect among the 90 RSOs.

That is fast.

As mentioned before, sexually assaulted does not mean he didn't use an object.

I don't think they would have had DNA back that fast, but maybe all that "we're waiting for DNA results" was a load of crap to make the perp think they were inept.

Good point, Noway... I don't know how long it would take to run DNA for a match, but 48 hours does seem possible at least by CSI standards:biggrin:

 

[Noway]

Not all RSOs have their DNA on file even if it is supposed to be.

 

[Dr.Fessel]

I guess I could have missed it or forgot it but I do not remember any RSO's being ruled out or cleared.

 

[Noway]

Eyes, it was Rod Buchanan and Lisa who drove to the house on Gano and saw JH's car. They then told a CCSO deputy who brought them to the lead detective (K.E. West, I think) and he sent the deputy back, they ran the plates and found it was JH's car.

I think all of them deserve a thanks, but just wanted to give praise where it is due.

 

[Noway]

I guess I could have missed it or forgot it but I do not remember any RSO's being ruled out or cleared.

Earlier today, she [Mary Justino] announced that police have interviewed all known sex offenders living close to the area where Somer vanished Monday, and said they do not suspect them in the murder.

Investigators finished interviewing the 90 sex offenders living within a five-mile radius of the area where Somer disappeared.

"We feel certain at this time we do not have any suspects who are members of that group," Justino said at a morning news conference.



http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/special/somer/news-article.aspx?storyid=147110&catid=338




Maybe this is as close to "cleared" as CCSO gets.

 

[Dr.Fessel]

I hope the media leaves D.T. alone now after all of this, and lets her grieve in private and concentrate on her other children. As sad as it is, they have made a charge with J.H. for Somer's murder, and sadly life still has to go on for the living. I personally don't think there is much more anyone can say about all of this at this point in time. I don't like media sensationalism!

I think it was her choice to be on the show today. She is doing what she wants to do and I think she is on a mission.

 

[Dr.Fessel]

Earlier today, she [Mary Justino] announced that police have interviewed all known sex offenders living close to the area where Somer vanished Monday, and said they do not suspect them in the murder.

Investigators finished interviewing the 90 sex offenders living within a five-mile radius of the area where Somer disappeared.

"We feel certain at this time we do not have any suspects who are members of that group," Justino said at a morning news conference.



http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/special/somer/news-article.aspx?storyid=147110&catid=338




Maybe this is as close to "cleared" as CCSO gets.

That just says they did not find any evidence to name any of the suspects.

They searched a lot of homes and questioned a lot of people in that time period, maybe they even questioned Harrell but that does not mean they were cleared or ruled out. They just did not find any evidence.

 

[Noway]

If CCSO spokesperson says you're not a suspect, doesn't that mean you are cleared?


I'm not nitpicking but it sure made it sound like they were not looking at those 90 people anymore.

 

[angelswatchoverthem]

I think it was her choice to be on the show today. She is doing what she wants to do and I think she is on a mission.

And what mission would that be? I think everyone is well aware of this case, and there are lots of others out there who's children have been raped and murdered that don't get all this television coverage. BTW, does she get paid for these interviews? Just wondering?