Found Deceased TX - Maleah Davis, 4, Houston, 5 May 2019 #5 *STEPDAD ARRESTED*

[Herat]

I agree, MsBetsy. I have no doubt that LE has a copy of the flight manifest, in addition to the neighbor's surveillance camera footage that shows exactly when BB left the apartment to go to the airport - and I won't be at all surprised if it shows that BB was still at the apartment when DV brought Maleah back that morning (April 30) before BB left to catch her flight.

If so, I think that's one of the reasons why DV hasn't been charged with murder yet. Let us remember that he's 'only' been charged with "tampering with evidence, a human corpse."

It's obvious that LE believes that poor little Maleah is deceased. They're (LE) working on gathering evidence regarding who exactly caused her death and also who may have been present at the time. For those of us who have been following this case from day one and for those of us who have been reading everything here, there, and everywhere, I think we can all guess who LE is looking at.

IMO, this is the reason why QX has been front and center with BB lately: running interference for her and trying to throw as much shade at DV as possible - because (IMO) LE probably has evidence that places BB at the apartment when DV brought Maleah back that morning.

The neighbor's surveillance camera footage is going to play a strong role in the evidence when this case goes to trial.

Yes. Clearly Maleah Davis is dead. And there is evidence that one or both of the adults at that apartment were concealing evidence of her death.

But the Manner of her death is not yet clear and the charging documents have to get to be more specific, somehow

Natural? Accidental? Poison? Drug Intoxication? Manslaughter? Homicide? Premeditated Murder?

LE has to sift through whatever evidence and testimony they can validate to make the charges stick

 

[mrsmmm]

But there’s no proof other than her word and she didn’t take it to LE. They also said he hasn’t responded to her calls or texts in days on that nice little interview of her coming out with this interview.

I'd say the proof is that Maleah is missing. And police believe she is no longer alive.

Mom admitting she knew that he was abusive means she should not have left Maleah with DV while she was gone. It matters what she "knew." So, she left Maleah in a potentially dangerous position when she left her in his care and now she's gone.

 

[Victoria17]

I'd say the proof is that Maleah is missing. And police believe she is no longer alive.

Mom admitting she knew that he was abusive means she should not have left Maleah with DV while she was gone. It matters what she "knew." So, she left Maleah in a potentially dangerous position when she left her in his care and now she's gone.

I agree with you.

 

[Seattle1]

It definitely shows a reduction and Activity today "Bond Low Status J CFI 180"

I'm hoping to see what his new attorney filed in his motion. A motion to reduce bail had to be filed for this!

Keep in mind that an inability to pay is not always enough for a bond reduction; in Texas, you must also demonstrate that you have made some effort to post the current bond, and one option to demonstrate this is to rely on the testimony of your friend or relative, or even the bondsmen.

How Do Bond Reductions Work?

 

[Trudie]

One would think the proof is that Maleah went missing on DV's watch

But this thought might change.......

 

[MsFacetious]

Perhaps he knows how to deal with people such as DV and he could get a confession or at minimum the location of Maleah.

Not a chance, unless it is in his clients best interest. That attorneys sole job is to provide a defense for his client. If finding Maleah helps his client's case then maybe. Otherwise, that isn't why he's there. He's not likely to even ask if the guy is guilty.

With bond, would he have to pay the full $45K, or would it be 10% of that?

It depends on if it is cash only or not. If it's cash only they would have to pay $45,000 but if a bondsman can be used, $4500.

Anyone know the going rate for deposit on a criminal attorney is these day?

Minimum $10k. That's with the charges he currently faces. If it's upped to a capital case he's looking at $25k minimum. This will end up being a $300k or more defense. I don't know how any of them could pay for it.

Idk but I bet the car was bought at the local ‘Buy here, Pay here’ lot. In 29 years she would have owned it outright.....
I’m sure DV being a big name musician needed it.

Yes, it was if you look up the dealership as shown on the plate when the car was found.

I just don’t see the prosecution allowing it to happen. Additional charges would ensure that it doesn’t.

I don’t think he’s particularly dangerous, even though he certainly murdered Maleah, and dumped her like trash.

It’s best not to take that risk though.

My biggest concern is that he will kill himself before Maleah is found. Or someone else will kill him.

I don't think there is any chance that he leads them to evidence. That's about as likely as Casey Anthony leading them to evidence while she was out before trial. There's just too much publicity, he will never have the chance.

Indeed!

After that video came out of MD returning to the apt with DV, if she had left for the airport at say 5 or 5:30 am, you'd think she'd have had her spokesman state the fact loud and clear.

Yeah.... except her spokesman seems to be doing a REALLY bad job of defending her or clearing her name... so maybe not?

I missed all the lawyer stuff, so I know nothing. Is he actually paying for this one, is it an attorney willing to represent him for the publicity, or is it court appointed?

He's listed as a private attorney. Obviously we don't know if he's doing it pro bono or not. However, as of now he is not court appointed.

Cathy Russon on Twitter
#MaleahDavis - Law&Crime spoke to Derion Vence's attorney, Thomas Burton. Burton said the judge lowered the bail on his own. The defense did not file a motion to lower, but they were planning on asking for lower. Earlier today Vence's bail was lowered from $1 million to $45k.

3:48 PM - 13 May 2019

Thinking this is a different judge.
The first judge made the bond astronomical based on emotion. It was clearly said that Maleah had won the hearts of the world. I figured that would get overturned very quickly.
My bet is that when it got assigned to the new judge, they lowered it because it has to be reasonable. Child rape suspects and homicide suspects don't get $1 million bond. It's not reasonable in relation to the charges.
Just for the record, I don't want him making bond. Just explaining why it had to be lowered.

I'm hoping to see what his new attorney filed in his motion. A motion had to be filed for this!

Keep in mind that an inability to pay is not always enough for a bond reduction; in Texas, you must also demonstrate that you have made some effort to post the current bond, and one option to demonstrate this is to rely on the testimony of your friend or relative, or even the bondsmen.

How Do Bond Reductions Work?

The attorney says he did not file a motion, that the judge lowered the bond of his own volition. I think it's very possible that is true. The judge would see the charges and the bond and realize the two are not equal. We may hate it but I think it's true.

 

[Trudie]

The cousin of Maleah's biological father was also at the courthouse. Tamisha Mendoza said her cousin wanted to be at the hearing, but he was just too torn up.

"He's a father. He loved his daughter. His daughter has been ripped away from him. He's devastated," Mendoza said.
Derion Vence's bond reduced from $999,999 to $45,000

I really like her spirit!

 

[tlcya]

I'm hoping to see what his new attorney filed in his motion. A motion had to be filed for this!

Keep in mind that an inability to pay is not always enough for a bond reduction; in Texas, you must also demonstrate that you have made some effort to post the current bond, and one option to demonstrate this is to rely on the testimony of your friend or relative, or even the bondsmen.

How Do Bond Reductions Work?

It was bout five or six pages back but someone linked a quote from attorney for DVwho filed his appearance this morning. He stated he did not file any motion to reduce bond although that was osomethign he intended to do. The judge at this morning's hearing apparently did not agree with teh judge from teh other day and her ruling to set bond at 1Mil

 

[Victoria17]

Maleah Davis case: Once again, police suspect a caretaker disguised a crime by claiming a child went missing - CNN

This has some details of CT scan etc in it.

 

[Trudie]

The attorney says he did not file a motion, that the judge lowered the bond of his own volition. I think it's very possible that is true. The judge would see the charges and the bond and realize the two are not equal. We may hate it but I think it's true.

Yeah, I looked for a motion & only found the same, no motion filed. I think the bond set Saturday was to assure he’d still be around come today. Ita, the bond has to be reasonable to the charge. Unfortunately, his charge is not enough to support a mil’ dollar bond. Moo

 

[Seattle1]

The attorney says he did not file a motion, that the judge lowered the bond of his own volition. I think it's very possible that is true. The judge would see the charges and the bond and realize the two are not equal. We may hate it but I think it's true.

Thank you. Did this explanation finally hit msm?

If the Judge reduced bond to $45k cash only, then I'm satisfied that he will not leave jail, and the result will be the same as initial Judge intended.

MOO

 

[becrietz]

Wanted to mention a couple things as I worked in a daycare in Texas for a number of years and I have children that have attended schools in the Texas system. First thing is that Texas is very lenient on spankings. In fact every year I enroll my children I had to sign a form asking whether or not I was ok with the school authorities giving corporal punishment to my child. This is allowed with parental consent all the way to high school. The reason I bring this up is because listening to BM the only thing I heard her say was she felt uncomfortable with the method of spanking used on Maleah due to her age and recent brain surgeries. Many in Texas do not consider spanking even with objects to be child abuse. I personally disagree but just trying to give a frame reference on why authorities would not consider BM's statements neglect on her part. The second thing is in regards to why Maleah would be in daycare if BM did not work. During my time working at a daycare, children that were in foster care or had open cps cases were required to attend 40 hours of daycare. If they were absent they had to account for why with doctors notes or other valid verified reasons. This does make me wonder how DV would get away with not taking Maleah to daycare.

 

[sorrell skye]

I'm hoping she had some happy times when she had visitation with the father.
I keep waiting for him to speak out, since he must have plenty to say about what kind of parent Brittany was.
At least we have finally heard from a family member so we are starting to hear another side. Imo

ABC World News Tonight had a segment about Maleah last night. A clip was played of precious little Maleah sharing what looked like a piece of gum with her Daddy. They were both smiling. Maleah leaned her sweet face against her Daddy's face. I burst into tears as I watched it - I'm glad she shared some joyful, innocent moments with her dear Daddy.

 

[wodalo]

Maleah Davis case: Once again, police suspect a caretaker disguised a crime by claiming a child went missing - CNN

This has some details of CT scan etc in it.

"DNA from the blood matches DNA from Maleah's toothbrush."

 

[evelezrn]

Earlier in the week I thought she might not be looking for the kids because they weren't currently living with them, and so all she knew was that DV might be missing.
But now I don't think that's the case. I have wondered if perhaps they were not living there, but that was because of the DCS case that DV was NOT named in. So when BB went out of town, it was ok for the kids to be there with him. Either way, I do think she did know they were there. And we now know that she had 'concerns' of abuse by DV ( re: she KNEW Maleah was being abused by DV).

I have put myself in this situation in my head. Give it a whirl and tell me - with all of those things, him not picking her up from her flight, not answering calls, the house smelling of bleach, what would you do? I know this is totally subjective (and rhetorical). I would go OVER THAT HOUSE WITH A FINE TOOTH COMB. I would have found that blood. The only other option I can come up with is that, rather than scouring the house, I would have called 911 and said 'I just got home from a trip, there have been some hinky events, my house reeks of bleach and I fear a crime has been committed please send someone here right now.'

Agreed.

And to add more, JMO,

There are certain professions that are "obligatory reporters". They are required by law to report when they know a child is being abused. In my state, for example, teachers are one example.

I know people may interpret things differently, but if a teacher is required to report things, shouldn't a mother carry the same responsibility when she's knows her child is being abused??

Also this is JMO but I can't stand that this creep is being referred to as the "step-father". He's just the mother's live in- boyfriend. (I've been biting my tongue on that and just had to get it off my chest).

 

[evelezrn]

Spin that, Q!

BB's face says it all. I'd guess very few, if any, pressers or public appearances in the future from team BQ

BBM

And her bobble-head agrees with what her face says.

 

[Mbee]

This woman is something else. The newest video with her (mother) only makes me doubt all her statements even more. I can't build a reliable scenario in my mind that relies on her statements. Any part of them. I can only imagine what she's left out on top of wondering what is true and lies. She has done so much harm, likely lot of which we aren't aware of yet.

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

You would like to think that anyone who witnesses a child being abuse should be required to report it, but that's not the case all the time. Adrian Jones's dad and stepmother had a friend living with them as they beat,starved and tortured him, and when he died fed him to pigs, but they said he had no obligation to report it. Mad me po'ed and sick.

How can you not help children being beat in front of you? Mothers/fathers too, don't let your babies be beat by your significant other. They are your flesh and blood .

I'm sure Maleah's older brother has a lot to tell about what was happening at mama's house.

 

[MsFacetious]

Thank you. Did this explanation finally hit msm?

If the Judge reduced bond to $45k cash only, then I'm satisfied that he will not leave jail, and the result will be the same as initial Judge intended.

MOO

In my post there is a link to the attorney stating he didn't file a motion. We don't have an explanation for why the judge lowered it, I'm just giving the most likely explanation.

I HOPE it's not something a bondsman can do. But I'm not familiar enough with Texas laws to know if that's even legal. They may allow all of the bondsman to put up the cash.

 

[mickey2942]

I'd say the proof is that Maleah is missing. And police believe she is no longer alive.

Mom admitting she knew that he was abusive means she should not have left Maleah with DV while she was gone. It matters what she "knew." So, she left Maleah in a potentially dangerous position when she left her in his care and now she's gone.

Would BB be liable or charged with some sort of crime, by leaving her child with a man she admits was abusive to Maleah?