Sheriff refocuses Kyron investigation: a smaller task force will take over...

[Jo in Calif]

Is the press conference over? I clicked that link and all I get is activity that could cause someone to have a seizure. Thanks.

WHAT, they're televising us?

 

[Scamperoo]

I find it all rather nebulous, it suits all sides and everyone can read into it whatever they want. It can't be the so called MFH plot, it's seems to be strictly a he said she said sort of thing and the landscaping guy is not to be trusted, he waited months to come up with this and only after LE pursued him. I can't believe it's a huge conspiracy and nothing of it has leaked out from anyone. I also don't expect LE to come out and say we aren't getting any further along in the case and we have no tangible evidence so far..Instead they are cutting down the investigation while throwing us a bone saying "we are much further along in the investigation than people think" I feel very disturbed by this.

 

[Chili Fries]

Has Staton or any other LE official commented on the manpower assigned to Kyron's case since the July 2nd statement that 20 detectives were working on the case full-time? I can't remember. Anyway, I think it's common sense that such a massive outlay of resources can't continue both for financial reasons and because those resources are being diverted from other areas.

 

[CASH]

Exactly. The DA said that they were "going to bring this case to trial." That's a fairly standard statement from a DA's office with an ongoing case, especially one that's garnered so much attention. What else are they going to say--hey, we don't know if we'll go to trial on this case? Boy, that's a recipe for getting voted out of office!

Just usual quotes for publication. And they didn't say anything about "who". The reporter added their own "background" line saying --on their own say-so, not even using the venerable source family--that TH remains the focus.

And, hmmm...I remember that this was supposed to be an "isolated" case? I agree with MarieFaith--if I were a parent with a child at that school, I'd be a little worried now.

The "other cases" reference, given Portland's previously-reported problems with a lot of sex offenders/predators (along with Vancouver's), ties to child sex rings, etc. gives me the creeps. And I can't help but think about JW and his ties. And the sex offenders in families related to this case.

I also noted that awhile ago, LE was going to put a "new lenses" on this case. Now they're going to "refocus." If they're into those type of metaphors, I hope they're moving on to "expanding our vision." Ahem.

And, this quote is important: “What would actually make the case is evidence that is clearcut,” Staton said.

That's exactly what many of us have been saying for awhile now. That's why some of us are still on that fence.

Staton's quote also tells me that right now, they don't have any evidence that is "clearcut." Which is very very interesting. Sad, but interesting.

JW and networks is exactly what came to mind when I read "other cases". I guess I am not the only one...

 

[debs]

Seems like it came as a surprise to Kaine and Desiree, also.

 

[BeanE]

Kyron Horman case: As costs top $1 million, sheriff changes investigation strategy
Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM

The investigation into Kyron Horman’s disappearance has cost the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office more than $1 million, forcing the agency to change the way it is staffing the case.

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but one or two of his detectives on the case and instead is asking the Portland Police Bureau and other area law enforcement agencies to provide a dedicated detective. He hopes to put together a task force of eight to 10 detectives to continue focusing on the case and helping “the district attorney to develop a case that they can prosecute successfully."

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Check back later for more updates on this story.


http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/09/kyron_horman_case_as_costs_top.html

 

[pdx]

Does anyone think that the four months plan is because they can afford four months of pay for a couple of investigators and if they have no results by then the case will have to go on the back burner and they must move on to something more solvable?

I don't think that.

Well, two months gets us past an election.........

Neither the Sheriff or the DA is up for election this November. Or Mayor or any other key players.

Is the press conference over? I clicked that link and all I get is activity that could cause someone to have a seizure. Thanks.

It's currently 3:25 in Oregon, so 35 minutes more til PC.

 

[Donjeta]

Staton declined to say whether the investigation is close to an arrest but said the lead investigator briefed him and Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schrunk on the progress last Friday.

"There was nothing that came out of that presentation that gave me or the district attorney any idea that we’re spinning our wheels or that we’re wasting time ... or allowing it to move into a cold-case scenario," he said, adding that "now we’re in a more confined type of investigation so we’re now able to predict whatever movements we’ll be taking."

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/09/kyron_horman_case_as_costs_top.html

 

[debs]

I don't think that.



Neither the Sheriff or the DA is up for election this November. Or Mayor or any other key players.



It's currently 3:25 in Oregon, so 35 minutes more til PC.

BBM: None of them have to be. But all of them have to be aware of the political appointment they occupy and it is always an election year for a politician. They must appeal to the big hitters (PBA) to continue a ....er, lucrative backing. It's the way it works, even if a little boy is missing.

 

[nosysw]

Does anyone think that the four months plan is because they can afford four months of pay for a couple of investigators and if they have no results by then the case will have to go on the back burner and they must move on to something more solvable?

I was thinking something like that. I know when I worked in a mental health setting we had to develop 3 month treatment plans and as the end of that period approached we would have to justify increasing the "length of stay" or treatment period as insurance companies would only cover 12 sessions (one per week for 3 months). Maybe LE also has to justify an ongoing case (i.e. is it a viable expenditure of resources) every few months as well?

 

[wondering1]

Kyron Horman case: As costs top $1 million, sheriff changes investigation strategy
Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM

The investigation into Kyron Horman’s disappearance has cost the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office more than $1 million, forcing the agency to change the way it is staffing the case.

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but one or two of his detectives on the case and instead is asking the Portland Police Bureau and other area law enforcement agencies to provide a dedicated detective. He hopes to put together a task force of eight to 10 detectives to continue focusing on the case and helping “the district attorney to develop a case that they can prosecute successfully."


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Check back later for more updates on this story.


http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/09/kyron_horman_case_as_costs_top.html

Okay, now THAT is more unequivocally s*ckish imo

 

[craftybatchy]

Sheriff To Speak About Kyron Horman Case
Boy's Parents Say They Were Unaware Of Changes To Investigation
POSTED: 2:14 pm PDT September 15, 2010
UPDATED: 2:31 pm PDT September 15, 2010

Kyron's biological parents, Kaine Horman and Desiree Young, said they are scheduled to meet with investigators later this week but were unaware of any changes to the investigation.

http://www.kptv.com/news/25025645/detail.html

Interesting that:
* Presser being held without the involvement of Desiree and Kaine.

* Neither Desiree or Kaine had been advised of changes in the investigative team.

* This particular presser will be held at the Sheriffs Office. IIRC, all other pressers to do with this case have been held at a local church.

Is this an indication that the Sheriffs Office and incoming investigative team are distancing themselves from the family ?

 

[pdx]

Seems like it came as a surprise to Kaine and Desiree, also.

This caught my eye (could be reporting error)
"Kyron's biological parents, Kaine Horman and Desiree Young, said they are scheduled to meet with investigators later this week but were unaware of any changes to the investigation."
http://www.kptv.com/news/25025645/detail.html

I suppose it's not crystal clear when they went/go for the Oprah show, but if it's a live appearance on Thursday, that doesn't leave a lot of the 'later this week' left to work with.

http://www.kgw.com/news/Kyron-Hormans-parents-to-go-on-Oprah-missing-portland-102816349.html

Kyron Horman case: As costs top $1 million, sheriff changes investigation strategy
Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 3:17 PM

The investigation into Kyron Horman’s disappearance has cost the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office more than $1 million, forcing the agency to change the way it is staffing the case.

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but one or two of his detectives on the case and instead is asking the Portland Police Bureau and other area law enforcement agencies to provide a dedicated detective. He hopes to put together a task force of eight to 10 detectives to continue focusing on the case and helping “the district attorney to develop a case that they can prosecute successfully."

snip

Check back later for more updates on this story.


http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/09/kyron_horman_case_as_costs_top.html

Staton declined to say whether the investigation is close to an arrest but said the lead investigator briefed him and Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schrunk on the progress last Friday.

"There was nothing that came out of that presentation that gave me or the district attorney any idea that we’re spinning our wheels or that we’re wasting time ... or allowing it to move into a cold-case scenario," he said, adding that "now we’re in a more confined type of investigation so we’re now able to predict whatever movements we’ll be taking."

 

[cluciano63]

So far, they are being as nebulous as possible...typical official-speak. I'm not feeling any more or less optimistic than before.

 

[BeanE]

Wording in the article has been changed:

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but two of his detectives and an administrative technician on the case

 

[pdx]

RE: Election year

BBM: None of them have to be. But all of them have to be aware of the political appointment they occupy and it is always an election year for a politician. They must appeal to the big hitters (PBA) to continue a ....er, lucrative backing. It's the way it works, even if a little boy is missing.

I'm sure there is no convincing you or changing your mind, but do want the correct information to be out there without some bias. Staton was just elected to a term+ in two separate ballot issues, Schrunk will never not be elected and this is a small town. The PBA is * deal but not the big deal. Yesterday's meeting doesn't sound any different than the sort of public meetings I have attended with the same players for neighborhood associations, public safety meetings etc. That is *my* spin/take on it.

But thanks for the political reminder.

Interesting that:
* Presser being held without the involvement of Desiree and Kaine.

* Neither Desiree or Kaine had been advised of changes in the investigative team.

* This particular presser will be held at the Sheriffs Office. IIRC, all other pressers to do with this case have been held at a local church.

Is this an indication that the Sheriffs Office and incoming investigative team are distancing themselves from the family ?

* Presser being held without the involvement of Desiree and Kaine.
There have been other PCs that did not involve the parents.

* Neither Desiree or Kaine had been advised of changes in the investigative team.
The actual quote is that they are unaware of any changes to the investigation.
I don't find either alarming (and we have not heard from K&D for several days; if this is a recent development, we have no idea whether they know or not).

* This particular presser will be held at the Sheriffs Office. IIRC, all other pressers to do with this case have been held at a local church.

There have been PCs held from the SO in SE Portland previously. But don't you make me go and cite them!

 

[pdx]

Wording in the article has been changed:

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but two of his detectives and an administrative technician on the case

But he IS asking PPB to put some of their detectives on the case FT.

It sounds like they are trying to balance out the best resources from all the related agencies (which may conveniently shift the financial responsibilities around some too).

 

[Billylee]

I was thinking something like that. I know when I worked in a mental health setting we had to develop 3 month treatment plans and as the end of that period approached we would have to justify increasing the "length of stay" or treatment period as insurance companies would only cover 12 sessions (one per week for 3 months). Maybe LE also has to justify an ongoing case (i.e. is it a viable expenditure of resources) every few months as well?

Yes, I agree, I think the four month comment simply means that at the end of four months, if this investigation is still going on there may be other changes made in how many people are on the case, etc. I think "the plan" Staton is referring to is a financial plan. I think that particular comment is all about $$$.

 

[Donjeta]

Wording in the article has been changed:

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton said he is pulling back all but two of his detectives and an administrative technician on the case

Wow, you're good to catch these things!

What does an administrative technician do, exactly?

 

[MarieFaith]

Wow, you're good to catch these things!

What does an administrative technician do, exactly?

I would guess secretarial type stuff, bookkeeping, etc.