GUILTY KY - Savannah Spurlock, 22, left 'The Other Bar' with 2 men, Richmond, 4 Jan 2019 #7 *Arrest*

[oceanblueeyes]

David Sparks, suspect in Savannah Spurlock murder, maintains innocence at arraignment

No COD after 8 months? How can there be a MOD? This could be a real problem. jmo

Just like it happens countless of other times when others are charged with murder.

Just because it may not be determined how they are murdered doesn't let any murderer off the hook.

However the article didn't say it hasn't been determined.

It stated it's not been released or publicly known. (Paraphrasing)

Jmho

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Well, it has not even been two months since the autopsy.
They have not released the results yet, but I'm sure there is both a COD and MOD.
Sometimes there are specific reasons why they are not released to the public.
It can take at least two months for some toxicology and DNA results to come back. Imo

It's far better for the COD to remain a secret only known to the grand jurors who are sworn to secrecy.

That way DSs defense cant whine, and complain that with the COD being disclosed it has tainted the potential jury pool.

Judges will allow certain things to remain sealed during an ongoing investigation.

Imo, it's not relevant for the public to know how he murdered her. The MOD is homicide.

The COD in which he murdered her is evidence which will be entered at trial.

I really dont expect DS to do a plea deal nor am I sure one would even be agreed upon by the prosecutor.

I imagine like in most cases the DA/LE will put together a compelling CE case.

We know the COD is not a legal burden the state must carry. They have to prove BARD the death was due to a homicide.

If that was truly a legal requirement every victim found in a poor state ..even skelonized wouldn't ever see justice including missing body murder cases. But thank goodness it isnt a legal burden any prosecutor must prove. These kind of cases are successfully won more than ever before.

Jmho

 

[bwt42]

Just like it happens countless of other times when others are charged with murder.

Just because it may not be determined how they are murdered doesn't let any murderer off the hook.

However the article didn't say it hasn't been determined.

It stated it's not been released or publicly known. (Paraphrasing)

Jmho

It says COD has not yet been identified. That means not determined to me. jmo

 

[bwt42]

Almost every single day I hear on the news that someone has gotten shot or shot at in central Kentucky. It is almost like it has become accepted. And this is a high profile murder with a lot of people taking sides.

I'm not taking sides. If anyone killed her it was most likely DS. Just not seen the evidence yet.

 

[MsBetsy]

It says COD has not yet been identified. That means not determined to me. jmo

I think that just means it has not been identified in the media. If they had yet to determine it the result would be "undetermined" or "pending." (for MOD) For COD there may be any number of reasons. As far as I know the autopsy report has not been released, otherwise we would know what the results were. Imo

 

[molly1255]

Just like it happens countless of other times when others are charged with murder.

Just because it may not be determined how they are murdered doesn't let any murderer off the hook.

However the article didn't say it hasn't been determined.

It stated it's not been released or publicly known. (Paraphrasing)

Jmho

Agree! We don't know if COD was determined or not. Even if COD could not be determined, MOD was clearly determined to be homicide as DS has been charged with Savannah's murder.

The ME's on the Laci Peterson case and on the Caylee Anthony case could not establish COD because of the condition of their bodies, but they determined MOD to be homicide.

JMO, I do think Savannah's COD has been determined, given the wording in the murder charge.

 

[Kudzuu]

I'm not taking sides. If anyone killed her it was most likely DS. Just not seen the evidence yet.

I'm sorry, I meant DS could be in danger hence the vest. I wasn't clear.

 

[bwt42]

I think that just means it has not been identified in the media. If they had yet to determine it the result would be "undetermined" or "pending." (for MOD) For COD there may be any number of reasons. As far as I know the autopsy report has not been released, otherwise we would know what the results were. Imo

I guess we will agree to disagree. I think it would make more sense to say COD has not been released instead of saying COD has not been identified if in fact it has been determined.

 

[MsBetsy]

I guess we will agree to disagree. I think it would make more sense to say COD has not been released instead of saying COD has not been identified if in fact it has been determined.

Has the autopsy report been made public yet?
I thought we still did not know.
My point was when it's released we will know.
I wasn't aware that it was.
Has it been linked?

 

[bwt42]

Has the autopsy report been made public yet?
I thought we still did not know.
My point was when it's released we will know.
I wasn't aware that it was.
Has it been linked?

I have no idea if it has been released or if it ever will be.

 

[MsBetsy]

I have no idea if it has been released or if it ever will be.

Ok, that's what I thought.
In that case the media would not have any knowledge of the COD. I don't think LE would give them that information.

 

[Momof4RN]

JMO but I think there is ALOT we do not know and ALOT that has not been released in order to preserve the integrity of the case, provide DS with a fair trial, and most importantly receive justice for SS.
What we do know is that there is sufficient evidence that the GJ saw to charge DS with murder. We also know that his attorney has been given 60 days till the next hearing because there’s is ALOT of evidence for her to receive and review.
Even without a COD, (if one is never determined) this wouldn’t be the first time to convict someone solely on circumstantial evidence. I really think it’s going to be difficult to explain away how she was possibly buried in his parents backyard by someone other than him. But gosh I would really love to know his story there. All JMO

David Sparks pleads not guilty in Savannah Spurlock case

 

[cvaldez1975]

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article234790382.html

Privacy...I remember when we used to have that. Someone has taken that from our family and his own family. I’ll probably try to bow out of here more during the Justice phase. I really appreciate the respectful discussion on this page, and the outpouring of support you’ve given. I’ll chime in if I need to, but in general family is really stepping back per the prosecutor’s request.

completely understandable, I'm so sorry. thanks for all the insight you have shared.

 

[Steelslady]

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article234790382.html

Privacy...I remember when we used to have that. Someone has taken that from our family and his own family. I’ll probably try to bow out of here more during the Justice phase. I really appreciate the respectful discussion on this page, and the outpouring of support you’ve given. I’ll chime in if I need to, but in general family is really stepping back per the prosecutor’s request.

God's love and strength to you and the Savannah's children and the rest of the family..

Please just check in with us and let us know how you are all doing. No need to tell us a thing about the case- for Savannah's justice, it is best not to discuss it. We just want to make sure that you are all ok.

 

[bwt42]

Ok, that's what I thought.
In that case the media would not have any knowledge of the COD. I don't think LE would give them that information.

It's quite possible LE told the media the COD has not been determined. I agree they might not tell the media what the COD was if it was determined.

 

[bwt42]

JMO but I think there is ALOT we do not know and ALOT that has not been released in order to preserve the integrity of the case, provide DS with a fair trial, and most importantly receive justice for SS.
What we do know is that there is sufficient evidence that the GJ saw to charge DS with murder. We also know that his attorney has been given 60 days till the next hearing because there’s is ALOT of evidence for her to receive and review.
Even without a COD, (if one is never determined) this wouldn’t be the first time to convict someone solely on circumstantial evidence. I really think it’s going to be difficult to explain away how she was possibly buried in his parents backyard by someone other than him. But gosh I would really love to know his story there. All JMO

David Sparks pleads not guilty in Savannah Spurlock case

COD & circumstantial evidence are two different things. Circumstantial evidence versus direct evidence.

 

[molly1255]

JMO but I think there is ALOT we do not know and ALOT that has not been released in order to preserve the integrity of the case, provide DS with a fair trial, and most importantly receive justice for SS.
What we do know is that there is sufficient evidence that the GJ saw to charge DS with murder. We also know that his attorney has been given 60 days till the next hearing because there’s is ALOT of evidence for her to receive and review.
Even without a COD, (if one is never determined) this wouldn’t be the first time to convict someone solely on circumstantial evidence. I really think it’s going to be difficult to explain away how she was possibly buried in his parents backyard by someone other than him. But gosh I would really love to know his story there. All JMO

David Sparks pleads not guilty in Savannah Spurlock case

I agree with your comments.

The Scott Peterson jury brought in a guilty conviction and COD was not determined. It was a circumstantial evidence case.

I am of the opinion this case will involve both physical and circumstantial evidence. I also believe the cause of death was established and COD has not been released because it is a factor the prosecution intends to use to prove his guilt.

That's JMO.

 

[marcolepsy]

What's up with DS's appearance at his arraignment? I've seen a few screencaps where he looks like he's an extra from Zed's gang in Police Academy 2 - mohawk, bare tatted arms, bulletproof vest. Is that the kind of courtroom presentation you get from a public defender? Way to not look shady. Where're the Casey Anthony / Kelly Marie Cochran sweaters and Jodi Arias studious glasses?

 

[jULIA_bEE]

What's up with DS's appearance at his arraignment? I've seen a few screencaps where he looks like he's an extra from Zed's gang in Police Academy 2 - mohawk, bare tatted arms, bulletproof vest. Is that the kind of courtroom presentation you get from a public defender? Way to not look shady. Where're the Casey Anthony / Kelly Marie Cochran sweaters and Jodi Arias studious glasses?

Lol I’m sure they’ll make him wear actual court clothes when/if there’s a jury trial. That’s when you’ll start seeing the Casey anything sweaters and Jodi arias glasses

 

[MsBetsy]

It's quite possible LE told the media the COD has not been determined. I agree they might not tell the media what the COD was if it was determined.

Well, I don't think they would tell them either way. It was the reporter who said the COD was undetermined, not LE.
So as long as the autopsy results have not been released to the public, we have no way of knowing what the COD is until we are able to read it ourselves, or there is a public statement by LE. Imo