So (and don't flame me on this) why didn't he just kill the kid too?
If he's a sociopath who doesn't want to be married and doesn't want to be tied down, why kill the wife and leave the kid?
Yes otto, jay had close to an hour.
That is ample time to do the things you posted tonight - and many other times.
The time-line does not work in the favor of the defense, at all.
One thing about the time-line that adds credibility to Gracie, is the camera was tampered with again, right on cue with the time it would take to return from King NC
So (and don't flame me on this) why didn't he just kill the kid too?
If he's a sociopath who doesn't want to be married and doesn't want to be tied down, why kill the wife and leave the kid?
What was he doing while the child was wondering around the house doing all the things she did, having a shower in freezing temperatures in the back yard?
Which camera was tampered with ... the one in the hotel? It was tipped up ... what kind of bracket is holding the camera in place, where is the moment, majority of weight all that stuff ... did it tip back because it wasn't tightly secured in the bracket? Did Elmer touch the camera when he plugged it in and, if so, did he just jiggle it around a little? Did the camera slip and tilt, or did someone push it?
After the murder if he wasn't caught he would have money, freedom, and parents that would keep the child anytime he wanted. Not to mention he probably didn't hate her at all and had some feelings for her, however shallow.
She might also adore him at a later date like he thought everyone else did.
I have a strong suspicion that the prosecution/LE didn't exercise several options. Since the mobile home park that's been mentioned on here so often is in close proximity to the Y's backyard, I would think a search dog would have been a good thing, considering. I don't recall that a dog was ever used.
I do recall, I think, that Ryan Schaad testified last year for the defense. However, don't hold me to that, but I think he did.
The interesting coincidence in this case is that Jason is alleged to have moved one camera twice and even though it was a camera taking pictures, there is no evidence of fingerprints, DNA or photos taken from the camera at either time.
That is a weird coincidence.
Another weird coincidence (thanks to Cammy) is that police have video surveillance of Jason throughout the night, but at times to support their theory that he was at a gas station, tilted a camera, unplugged a camera, re-entered a hotel at 6:30 in the morning ... all of a sudden it's missing.
If it takes contorting oneself to the point of bending reality to find ways to explain every coincidence away to try and make someone innocent, then that's a sign that they probably aren't (innocent).
You know it's really bad when someone has to contort and isolate each item apart from all other items and then find examples of why that one thing is easily explained. When asked to consider all items together the crickets start chirping.
What do you mean 'video surveillance of Jason throughout the night'???
I haven't heard of any other videos.
They have him coming into the hotel and leaving at 12pm... only he never used his key but once even when going outside to 'smoke'.
It there was other video of him I think that would come in quite handy for LE, especially at certain times.
I don't put adult strength meds with a dropper in my child's bedroom! I don't think it's a leap at all to assume that's what happened. Adult meds in my house are found in the kitchen cabinet, my nightstand, or my bathroom. NOT MY KIDS room.
I haven't heard of any other videos.
They have him coming into the hotel and leaving at 12pm... only he never used his key but once even when going outside to 'smoke'.
It there was other video of him I think that would come in quite handy for LE, especially at certain times.
They have him standing at the front counter at midnight. Not in his vehicle driving.
Once the key code has been assigned at the front desk, is every room entry logged?
It's amazing that the mother was conscious and able to answer the question. It's no suprise that after her recovery she had no memory of the event. There was a history of trouble with that son.
If it takes contorting oneself to the point of bending reality to find ways to explain every coincidence away to try to argue someone's innocence, then that's a sign that they probably aren't (innocent).
You know it's really bad when someone has to isolate each item apart from all other items and then find examples of why that one thing is easily explained. When asked to consider all items together the crickets start chirping or eyes glaze over, or you hear the oft uttered excuse, "well...it coulda happened...I mean it's possible."