GUILTY MO - Cassidy Rainwater, 33, *GRAPHIC CONTENT* nude & caged in photos, Buffalo, 15 July 2021

[MountainGal33]

Thanks. JMO, it seems unusual that someone who was given access to this photo chose to go to the FBI with the information. Maybe the local police, or more likely they wouldn't report it to anyone.

It seems more likely it would have been given to the FBI by someone who trolls the internet or dark web or whatever. JMO, that sounds like someone who does that for a living, IOW an FBI or similar federal agent. Those agents identities aren't revealed, nor are details of the program they work for, hence attributing it to an anonymous person who came across the photo somehow.

But, as you say, it could also be a good citizen who found it and decided to share it with the Kansas City FBI.

Yes I would agree with either theory....

 

[witzah]

Judges get stricken all the time, by attorneys familiar with their style and not liking it... By the way they handle certain case types or motions... This on its own doesn't mean anything. I'm not sure how much flexibility there is amongst jurisdictions, but most attorneys are allowed one strike. Any more than that and you get into judge shopping, but one is almost routine.

Judges need to recuse themselves when there is an actual or perceived conflict, but that's different. It's getting a new judge, but it's by recusal not motion for a new judge

 

[Betty P]

Judges get stricken all the time, by attorneys familiar with their style and not liking it... By the way they handle certain case types or motions... This on its own doesn't mean anything. I'm not sure how much flexibility there is amongst jurisdictions, but most attorneys are allowed one strike. Any more than that and you get into judge shopping, but one is almost routine.

Judges need to recuse themselves when there is an actual or perceived conflict, but that's different. It's getting a new judge, but it's by recusal not motion for a new judge

Thanks for that information. It does seem to buy some more time. That helps as prosecutors get more time until they get results on the evidence submitted.

 

[?!?]

Bond Hearing Set For One Man In Dallas County Kidnapping Case | KTTS

Norton court date moved to 11/23.

 

[Betty P]

Bond Hearing Set For One Man In Dallas County Kidnapping Case | KTTS

Norton court date moved to 11/23.

Maybe they should keep him in jail, for his own safety. Someone set fire to the crime scene hovel, so the same people might want to visit Norton if he's released.

I really hope investigators are trying to get more information from Norton about others involved.

 

[Prdgnonr]

Look like Norton's court date got moved also. Log In or Sign Up to View

 

[MountainGal33]

Maybe they should keep him in jail, for his own safety. Someone set fire to the crime scene hovel, so the same people might want to visit Norton if he's released.

I really hope investigators are trying to get more information from Norton about others involved.

I have no idea what they are thinking having a bond hearing for this lunatic.
This is just outrageous to me. This is the man that admitted that he helped restrain her!
He's a flight risk - makes me furious.

jmo

 

[bykerladi]

Bail reform.

 

[Betty P]

I have no idea what they are thinking having a bond hearing for this lunatic.
This is just outrageous to me. This is the man that admitted that he helped restrain her!
He's a flight risk - makes me furious.

jmo

It's standard procedure. His attorney has a right to request the hearing on his behalf. It doesn't mean the court is obligated to allow him to get out on bond, though. The state will probably ask the judge to refuse bond based on his flight risk and the serious nature of the crime.

JMO IANAL

ETA: Seriously, I think if they let him out on bond, he'll end up dead in less than 24 hrs.

 

[Knox]

When are the forensics expected back?

 

[MountainGal33]

When are the forensics expected back?

It's been one month. The Sheriff said in the news articles (dated October 1st) that it would take a month, so I suspect it will be very soon.

And no article specified if it was more than one person's DNA.

I would not be surprised if it turns out to be more than one person.

But this is jmo -

 

[Knox]

It's been one month. The Sheriff said in the news articles (dated October 1st) that it would take a month, so I suspect it will be very soon.

And no article specified if it was more than one person's DNA.

I would not be surprised if it turns out to be more than one person.

But this is jmo -

Thank you!!

 

[WillieMac]

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Couldn't Agree More!

He needs to be protected so investigators can get as much information from him as possible. He seems more willing to talk than his partner in crime.[/QUOTE]
Before I read your post here I was about to reply with, "would that really be such a bad thing?" But you have a good point - assuming that he'll talk. I wish LE (or other less visible resources) were allowed an opportunity to flat out offer him that option. (I.e. Give us info or be relegated to a less than enjoyable, immediate demise.)

 

[TwinkieDefense]

I believe this is a new article?
New motions filed in James Phelps case; court appearance this Friday

 

[Betty P]

I believe this is a new article?
New motions filed in James Phelps case; court appearance this Friday

Yes, thanks for the link! We should watch for any news that comes out of the Phelps hearing this Friday.

Court documents show a motion to compel and a motion for bond reduction were filed by Samuel Gearhart, a co-counsel for James Phelps. Now a bond has not been set for Phelps, but OzarksFirst anticipates these motions will be discussed on November 19 during a court appearance. Phelps was assigned a new judge on November 1.

 

[Prdgnonr]

From Dallas County Sheriff Dept.
Norton confessed to the murder <modsnip>

MOD NOTE: <added by MadMcGoo>

Information at this link (and I imagine others to follow) IS VERY GRAPHIC. Please be aware.

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[SDFinColo]

BREAKING NEWS: Dallas County sheriff confirms body found on James Phelps’ property as Cassidy Rainwater; murder charges filed

BUFFALO, Mo. (KY3) - The Dallas County sheriff says DNA tests performed on a body found on the property of James Phelps confirm the death of Cassidy Rainwater.

The Dallas County prosecutor on Wednesday filed new first-degree murder charges against James Phelps and Timothy Norton for Rainwater’s death. The prosecutor also charged them with the abandonment of a corpse. They each faced kidnapping charges in Rainwater’s disappearance.

 

[Knox]

BREAKING NEWS: Dallas County sheriff confirms body found on James Phelps’ property as Cassidy Rainwater; murder charges filed

BUFFALO, Mo. (KY3) - The Dallas County sheriff says DNA tests performed on a body found on the property of James Phelps confirm the death of Cassidy Rainwater.

The Dallas County prosecutor on Wednesday filed new first-degree murder charges against James Phelps and Timothy Norton for Rainwater’s death. The prosecutor also charged them with the abandonment of a corpse. They each faced kidnapping charges in Rainwater’s disappearance.

I want to vomit, processed, labeled, and packaged. I don't think I want to read any further details.

 

[YaYa_521]

I want to vomit, processed, labeled, and packaged. I don't think I want to read any further details.

I regret reading it. Poor Cassidy.
May she rest in eternal peace.

 

[LizzyE]

How incredibly disturbing. Just a word of warning to fellow members, that article is NOT for the faint of heart. Please read with caution and be prepared.

So sorry Cassidy! Justice will be swift, hopefully.