TN TN - Karen Swift, 44, Dyersburg, 30 Oct 2011 - #3

[~n/t~]

"investigators are making arrangements to take the case to trial"

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such a strange statement... usually that happens AFTER an arrest... right? right?

Yes they need a suspect before they can take a case to trial.

Maybe they mean they'll gather the evidence and then make an arrest and then take it to trial. :dunno:

I think they already have their suspect. It's just a matter of dotting their i's and crossing their t's.

I hope. lease:

 

[AfterSunset]

"investigators are making arrangements to take the case to trial"

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such a strange statement... usually that happens AFTER an arrest... right? right?

Really, it just makes me shake my head in frustration! (Whispers...shhh...I'm from Dyersburg ... Have lots of family there) I can't even discuss the "sheriff" of our town when I was growing up....everyone would faint, scream, or vomit at some of his antics (this in no way is about current sheriff -- this was like in the 60's&70's)


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[NC Analyzer]

Yes they need a suspect before they can take a case to trial.

Maybe they mean they'll gather the evidence and then make an arrest and then take it to trial. :dunno:

I think they already have their suspect. It's just a matter of dotting their i's and crossing their t's.

I hope. lease:

This is what I've been saying!!! All this talk about "preparing the case for trial" and preparing the evidence in "courtroom format", yet they've let this suspect wander the streets and live a normal life??!!
What happens if their suspect pleads guilty? Seems like a lot of "preparation" will just end up being a waste of taxpayer $ that took up precious time while a murderer walked free!
Someone needs to take a long, hard look at the TN criminal justice system.
JMO

 

[~n/t~]

This is what I've been saying!!! All this talk about "preparing the case for trial" and preparing the evidence in "courtroom format", yet they've let this suspect wander the streets and live a normal life??!!
What happens if their suspect pleads guilty? Seems like a lot of "preparation" will just end up being a waste of taxpayer $ that took up precious time while a murderer walked free!
Someone needs to take a long, hard look at the TN criminal justice system.
JMO

BBM.....tell me about it!!! :banghead:

 

[Nana46]

Really, it just makes me shake my head in frustration! (Whispers...shhh...I'm from Dyersburg ... Have lots of family there) I can't even discuss the "sheriff" of our town when I was growing up....everyone would faint, scream, or vomit at some of his antics (this in no way is about current sheriff -- this was like in the 60's&70's)


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I remember the former sheriff also.........what a joke he was,lol.

 

[nursebeeme]

Yes they need a suspect before they can take a case to trial.

Maybe they mean they'll gather the evidence and then make an arrest and then take it to trial. :dunno:

I think they already have their suspect. It's just a matter of dotting their i's and crossing their t's.

I hope. lease:

God forbid they ever try to build a case to go to trial and their suspect run off to mexico or somewhere else in the meantime before they make an arrest!

 

[NC Analyzer]

God forbid they ever try to build a case to go to trial and their suspect run off to mexico or somewhere else in the meantime before they make an arrest!

Have had this same thought many times during this case. I don't get it. It is so frustrating to watch this back-assward Sheriff department/DA "prepare" this case for a TRIAL, yet they do NOTHING to lock up their suspect! The sheriff admitted there was ONE person of interest back the first part of September...yet no arrest to date? :banghead:
It is especially concerning to me that IMO, the unnamed suspect has custody of the children...one of which MAY be a witness for the prosecution regarding what happened when mom arrived home, putting her in her sister's bed, etc. And yet, that child has been in her father's care for over a year??? Talk about the ability to influence and manipulate!

 

[Joe Friday]

Have had this same thought many times during this case. I don't get it. It is so frustrating to watch this back-assward Sheriff department/DA "prepare" this case for a TRIAL, yet they do NOTHING to lock up their suspect! The sheriff admitted there was ONE person of interest back the first part of September...yet no arrest to date? :banghead:
It is especially concerning to me that IMO, the unnamed suspect has custody of the children...one of which MAY be a witness for the prosecution regarding what happened when mom arrived home, putting her in her sister's bed, etc. And yet, that child has been in her father's care for over a year??? Talk about the ability to influence and manipulate!

Who said David is the "unnamed suspect"?

I sure hope you don't have to eat those words if and when someone other than David is arrested for this crime. I know he is the most logical suspect but I don't think we know he has been named the "unnamed suspect" and he should still be considered a victim here on WS until such time he is charged with a crime.


Once an arrest is made the minute hand of justice starts ticking and an indictment and trial must take place within a certain period of time. If the evidence is not processed before that time (it has taken a year and we are just now learning the evidence is just being finished up) the accused would have to be set free. Do you want that to happen?

I don't agree with the statements made by the sheriff saying they have a POI and they are preparing for trial. IMO it would be better to say nothing at all. But they might want to watch their suspect sweat too.

I would think they are confident their POI will not flee or if he/she does they are ready to take action to apprehend that person at that time. There must also be the feeling this POI is not a danger to others, which makes me think the suspect or POI is someone known to Karen. Whether that is David or someone she might of known, been dating or met the night she disappeared will be learned in time.

JMO

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[Lois Lane]

"investigators are making arrangements to take the case to trial"

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such a strange statement... usually that happens AFTER an arrest... right? right?

I think that may be poor paraphrasing on the part of the reporter?

More likely to me is that they are preparing the case for a grand jury.

Although a year has passed, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box says sheriff's investigators are making arrangements to take the case to trial.

"We are at the final stages of the investigation and we are pushing hard for an indictment or an arrest," said Box. "We still only have one person of interest in the case and everything is coming together as it should and we should be able to complete the investigation soon."

http://www.stategazette.com/story/1909720.html

 

[Nana46]

I am no more than 7 miles from where this happened....there is no panic in our community....hopefully an arrest will be made soon and the person/persons who did this horrible deed will get their punishment. I may not be in a huge majority but I know this sheriff well and I have all the faith in the world in him. IMO.

 

[NC Analyzer]

Who said David is the "unnamed suspect"?

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If you would kindly notice, I included "IMO" (In MY Opinion) with regard to the "unnamed suspect".

IMO, this is clearly a case of domestic homicide. Always was.
It is also JMO that if the husband was not being looked at as the "unnamed suspect" in this case, the Sheriff wouldn't have taken the time to make the statement he did in today's article. I also don't believe the Sheriff would have taken the time to make sure he corrected the Memphis news station when they erroneously stated the husband was not a suspect. It is also JMO that if the husband didn't know this case was going to result in his arrest he wouldn't have hired a top gun, high profile, defense attorney, who also admitted that his "client" is a POI, (back before the suspect list had narrowed down to "one" person). IMO, if the defense attorney isn't surprised by his client being the unnamed POI, neither am I.

 

[NC Analyzer]

I think that may be poor paraphrasing on the part of the reporter?

More likely to me is that they are preparing the case for a grand jury.



http://www.stategazette.com/story/1909720.html

I actually thought that same thing back in September when the first article came out referencing preparing the evidence into "courtroom format", but with this latest article quoting the Sheriff saying nearly the exact same thing, I have to shake my head a bit. One would think the Sheriff should know how to phrase such a statement? But, anyway, just hoping this isn't another smoke screen and we will see an arrest VERY SOON!

 

[cocomod]

I have been out of commission for the last week due to RL. I read the latest article early this morning and thought that it was extremely interesting that Sheriff Box would purposely come out to dispel falsely reported information regarding David Swift in particular.

"That statement has been corrected at my request and our statement has been throughout this investigation that we have not named a suspect, or publicly identified any person of interest," said Box. "And furthermore, we have not disclosed anyone as not being either a suspect or a person of interest."

Still sounds like I will not be surprised as to the POI that they have. :moo:

I thought about Karen, and I am hoping that Box is not blowing smoke. I am really hoping that this evidence they are just collecting will lead to an indictment!! Wow! I cannot imagine why the TBI took so long on this evidence. I hope that they will have an air-tight case when/if an arrest is made.

It is not a foregone conclusion about who the POI is; however, after being here from day 1, after reading every article, after reading everywhere I can online, after reading postings from those that knew Karen, I still have my opinion about who is responsible. I sincerely hope that Box has a mountain of evidence; and that not only an arrest is made, but a conviction is granted.

raying: for justice for Karen.

 

[cocomod]

God forbid they ever try to build a case to go to trial and their suspect run off to mexico or somewhere else in the meantime before they make an arrest!

Or worse, there is always the possibility that a desperate POI may take another life as LE closes in on him/her. It is a terrible nightmare that can and does happen.

 

[~n/t~]

"investigators are making arrangements to take the case to trial"

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such a strange statement... usually that happens AFTER an arrest... right? right?

After rethinking this statement, could it be the suspect is already in jail so there is no reason for them to arrest anyone? They only have to charge him and it goes to trial?

Just a thought.

 

[Joe Friday]

Or worse, there is always the possibility that a desperate POI may take another life as LE closes in on him/her. It is a terrible nightmere that can and does happen.

I guess if the Swift house suddenly explodes we will all know who the guilty person was. I just hope if the house does explode and the Swift family is killed investigators will be able to determine beyond a reasonable doubt that it was no accident. (Google "house explosion" seems houses explode at a rate of about two a month around the country. Usually due to a gas leak)

JMO

 

[~n/t~]

Oh dear. It appears there might be some conflict going on between families. Not looking good.

DYER COUNTY, TN (WMC-TV) – Dyer County investigators say the investigation into the murder of Dyer County mom Karen Swift is getting close to being complete. Sheriff Jeff Box said even though it has been a year since Swift was murdered, investigators are moving toward an arrest or indictment.

They plan to go to Nashville next week to pick up evidence the TBI just finished processing. Box says there are no witnesses to Swift's murder so investigators have to rely on evidence.

As the investigation is winding down nerves appear to be frayed among her loved ones and friends.

Posts on the Justice for Karen Swift website show Swift's son Preston upset over what he says is not being invited to a memorial for his mother in Pocahontas, Arkansas where Karen Swift grew up.

Preston Swift wrote, "it is really bad when the family do not even get an invite to this so called memorial. If certain people really cared about my mom they would respect the wishes of her family! No media no politics! Just a day of mourning! Love you mom!"

http://www.kait8.com/story/19985165/karen-swift-murder-investigation-nearing-completion

 

[TexasCharm]

Everyday I hope/expect to see *ARREST* in the title of this thread.

*sigh*

 

[~n/t~]

http://www.kait8.com/story/19985165/karen-swift-murder-investigation-nearing-completion

 

[TexasCharm]

^^ It's got to be hard for him. He loves and misses his mom. He loves his dad.