OR - Leah Freeman, 15, found murdered, Coquille, 28 June 2000

[chicagofa13]

Random thoughts...

I think this is why the 20/20 show didn't air. The GJ was close to finishing and they didn't want the publicity. Well I hope that's the reason, and I hope 20/20 can come back and put the finish on the current story, it still deserves to air!

I've always thought besides BB there were MANY other people who had tidbits of info. And I found out I was right by the number of people called for the GJ. Small town drama isn't much different than the big city where gang members won't snitch and people are afraid of retaliation (or being looked at funny when they walk down the street).

Now is that bail high enough?? 2 million? I think the rules here are 10 percent to post bail, but I am not sure. I hope he can't bond out. I would have preferred NO BAIL. Curious what the DA asked for.

 

[Kat]

Justice for Leah.

 

[Kimster]

Leah's case is going to be discussed on our local news channels tonight ! :woohoo:

 

[Kimster]

This is from the 20/20 show that hasn't aired:

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/slideshow/leah-freeman-murder-mystery-11359860

 

[Kimster]

Outside the courtroom, Freeman’s mother, Cory Courtwright, stood at the front of a line of people waiting to enter until the 28-year-old accused of murdering her daughter had been seated. When she spotted him, she started to shake too, and to sob.

“I was staring at the man that’s believed to be my daughter’s killer,” Courtwright said later. “I couldn’t hardly look at him. I nearly fainted.”

Behind her was McGuffin’s mother, Kathleen, who is convinced her son had nothing to do with Freeman’s death.

“Cry all you want,” McGuffin told Courtwright. “My son is innocent.” <snipped>

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cm.../guard-register-startstoryhere-writername.csp

 

[Kimster]

I can't believe McGuffin's mom said that to Cory!

 

[Kimster]

&#8220;And it may seem like a small step to many, but it&#8217;s a huge step to me,&#8221; says Cory.

With a break in Leah&#8217;s case, Cory says she hopes to continue the process of moving on.

&#8220;Hopefully I can get on with my life, I have another daughter. I have four beautiful grandchildren. I just want to be their grandma, and Denis deserves her Mom back,&#8221; says Courtright.<snipped>

http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/stor...-relieved/ZXbVH3zZQ0m6y5U7qY-2Gg.cspx?rss=191

I saw Cory on the news last night and this is the article that goes along with the video.

And here is that video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtWCKjMyPag&feature=player_embedded

 

[Kimster]

"I'm not a flight risk. I'm a family man and I work hard," said McGuffin to the judge. McGuffin's family would not speak on camera. But they did proclaim his innocence, and even talked about the possibility he was framed.<snipped>

http://kezi.com/news/local/186559

(another video included)

 

[Kimster]

There are a lot more articles. You can browse through them here: http://interceder.net/i/leah-freeman

 

[Kimster]

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/leah-fre...ffin-arrested-murder/story?id=11477568&page=1

 

[Lyn1001]

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/leah-fre...ffin-arrested-murder/story?id=11477568&page=1

He makes me want to vomit.

 

[Kimster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jozyMvp5C_Q&feature=player_embedded#!

 

[Kimster]

Since the news of McGuffin's arrest in the 2000 Leah Freeman homicide, Courtright has been inundated by calls from the media.

She and her family were interviewed by reporters from ABC's "20/20," as well as various Oregon stations and newspapers. They even got a call from People Magazine.

"I had to turn my phone off because it was going absolutely crazy," she said.

"It's hectic. It's mind boggling."<snipped>

http://theworldlink.com/news/local/article_65e1d084-b072-11df-a78c-001cc4c03286.html

This is a very good article!!! It again discusses what McGuffin's mother said to Cory and Cory's reaction to her.

 

[Kat]

Outside the courtroom, Freeman’s mother, Cory Courtwright, stood at the front of a line of people waiting to enter until the 28-year-old accused of murdering her daughter had been seated. When she spotted him, she started to shake too, and to sob.

“I was staring at the man that’s believed to be my daughter’s killer,” Courtwright said later. “I couldn’t hardly look at him. I nearly fainted.”

Behind her was McGuffin’s mother, Kathleen, who is convinced her son had nothing to do with Freeman’s death.

“Cry all you want,” McGuffin told Courtwright. “My son is innocent.” <snipped>

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cm.../guard-register-startstoryhere-writername.csp

I just read the actual article for this and came to see if it had been posted.

I can not believe she said that.

That has to be one of the most cold-hearted things I have ever heard in a very long time. JMHO.

 

[chicagofa13]

I just read the actual article for this and came to see if it had been posted.

I can not believe she said that.

That has to be one of the most cold-hearted things I have ever heard in a very long time. JMHO.

OMG I am still in shock from this. :banghead: Cold cold cold cold.

His tears, IMO, were for himself and his family, "I can't believe I got caught" moment.

Now, if you are innocent Nick, why didn't you DO SOMETHING for the last 10 YEARS?????? Find the "real" killer like OJ is?? Same question for your mommy and daddy? Clearing your name should have been #1 on the agenda. Bet they never counted on the new technology and the lengths Dannels would go through for this.

:furious:

PS...thank you Kimster for the move to the new area. I am SO happy to be moved out of cold cases where we were!!!

 

[chicagofa13]

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/leah-fre...ffin-arrested-murder/story?id=11477568&page=1

Seriously, if he was framed, then bring it on. Does anyone really want it to be Nick?? No, but that is where the evidence seems to be pointing!

Frasier dismissed McGuffin's family's claim that he had been framed for the crime.

"If they think he's been framed, I'll certainly look at whatever evidence they have to suggest that," said Frasier. "You could say if you did this or that, you could have a different result back then, but I really can't say one way or the other to that question. We're here where we are because of what we've done in the last two years."

Bail was set at $2 million.

 

[Kimster]

This case brings new hope to families of cold cases! KHolloway, mom of Jennifer Wix and grandmother of Adrianna Wix, was very happy to hear this news! Her day will come too!!!

JUSTICE FOR LEAH!!! :woohoo:

 

[Kimster]

20/20 will air their in-depth story on Leah Freeman's murder THIS Friday, August 27 at 10 p.m. ET

 

[chicagofa13]

Kimster, where did you see that?? My guide is saying a story of an albino from Tanzania. Hope not another let down this week.

 

[Kimster]

It was on Interceder and now it's not there! :furious:

What the ????????????

http://interceder.net/list/leah-freeman-