GUILTY OK - Officer Daniel Holtzclaw for rapes, sexual assaults, Oklahoma City, 2014

[shadowraiths]

Excellent news. Now to make sure he does prison time, is registered as a dangerously high risk sex offender, and is kept a close eye on when released back into the community which unfortunately will happen at some point. Hopefully they are also investigating him for any disappearances in the area.

Yes, yes, and double yes!

 

[HoneyWest]

Still waiting on a verdict. I'm surprised more msm hasn't picked this up.

 

[pappa rob]

Still waiting on a verdict. I'm surprised more msm hasn't picked this up.

So am I, it's got all the spec's the papers look for, bad cop, forced sex... I'd bet this is only the tip of the iceberg, I wonder what else he's been up to?

 

[weedemout]

Anyone know where I can get trial transcripts?

 

[Tulessa]

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a49050/daniel-holtzclaw-trial-oklahoma/

Trial underway

I wish I had known about this one. I found some youtube videos. We can hopefully catch up there.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sea...+cop+Daniel+Holtzclaw+sexually+assaulted+teen

 

[Tulessa]

When considering the case of this alleged serial rapist, I cannot help but to wonder... if he is acquitted (seems impossible in light of the evidence but stranger things have happened), imho, he has all the makings of a potential serial killer.

Why?

In no particular order:

• His alleged victim count is 13.
• Victim's ages range from 17 to 58. ← this is extremely important
• He's 28. His frontal cortex is fully developed. That is, this is not about impulse control (or lack thereof).
• He was brazen enough to think he could get away with it bc he targeted women of color.
• He used his position of authority to take what he wanted.
• He is allegedly in a relationship.

If he is acquitted, imho, he will still be driven to rape. Importantly, he'll be bolder bc he convinced an (all white) jury that he wasn't guilty. However, to avoid getting caught, I would proffer that to feed his addiction, he will start killing his victims.

In other words, if he is acquitted, imho, it would be not unlike another LEO who was accused of similar behavior, reprimanded with a wrist slap, rose to a very high rank, to the point of leading an investigation of dumped bodies of prostitutes that "mysteriously" began showing up in his area.

Coincidence? Perhaps. Then again, as Harlan Ellison so eloquently states:

"There is no such thing as chance, only patterns we cannot understand."​

If, otoh, he is convicted, and regardless of sentencing, imho, he should be classified as an SVO on the sex offender list. Bc I still think he will fall into the above scenario, only moreso, in being more driven to avoid prison.

The above is, of course, just my opinion based upon what is known at this time.

IMO, you nailed it!

 

[gxm]

What is taking so long? (Is there a verdict watch thread or is this the right place?)

 

[pappa rob]

What is taking so long? (Is there a verdict watch thread or is this the right place?)

This is the right place.

 

[HoneyWest]

They are going into 41 hours of deliberation as of now. I can't imagine what's taking so long. I sincerely hope and pray these victims were heard and believed!

36 counts against this man. Thirty-six. I'm hanging onto hope that the jury is just being very thorough with all counts.

 

[pappa rob]

They are going into 41 hours of deliberation as of now. I can't imagine what's taking so long. I sincerely hope and pray these victims were heard and believed!

36 counts against this man. Thirty-six. I'm hanging onto hope that the jury is just being very thorough with all counts.

I just hope he gets all he deserves.

 

[HoneyWest]

There's a verdict, people.... don't know when it will be read, but should be soon. I'm trying to find a live link.

 

[OkieGranny]

Live feed here:

http://newsok.com/jurors-in-holtzclaw-rape-trial-resume-deliberations-thursday/article/5465926

 

[OkieGranny]

People are returning to their seats in the courtroom...

 

[OkieGranny]

Defendant has entered, waiting for judge and jury...

 

[wfgodot]

Jeesh, where's the jury? Out to Sonic? Tense.

Here we go....

 

[OkieGranny]

All rise...

 

[OkieGranny]

Mixed bag...

 

[OkieGranny]

Guilty of rape and several sexual counts, not guilty on others, still going...

 

[bluesneakers]

What did he think was going to happen?

 

[HoneyWest]

wow, wow, wow. Happy Birthday, Holtzclaw.