Why? What was the motive?

[dasgal]

Pepper,

She had absolutely no bond with Drake. Besides that she couldn't tell Drake to get his butt downstairs because his father was a ****stick.
Don't you get it? Darlie wanted to hurt Darin in the worst way possible. What was important to her were those boys. Drake wasn't important to her at all. She took from Darin what she thought was most important.

 

[CrazyMazy]

I think she is emotionally detached person, more of a "see me" - I think she might of been deep down jealous of her husband's love for thier sons

 

[Texana]

Dasgal has it right. I think there was a deep sense of rage at Darin when Darlie killed those children. Same as Andrea Yates...an incredible force of anger at the heart of her depression.

 

[Valindrea]

It's pretty creepy when you think about all the memory lane stuff she was doing prior to such a hideous act. That's another thing that reinforces my belief that she intended to kill herself after killing the boys.

I also tend to think her plan was to kill them and then herself. Maybe she tried, but couldn't go thru with it.

 

[jaeger]

Yeah, but even if that 2nd wedding was going to happen, they had MONTHS until then. Why bring the dress out that early? I can see wanting to see if it still fit, but she was dieting, so by the time that date drew near, she'd be smaller. So, she couldn't have gotten it done that far in advance anyway. Why have it out?

Well, not to make excuses for her, but if I had been dieting for that long, I might pull out a special dress to see if it fit any better than it did when I started my diet. Just to check my progress.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Well, not to make excuses for her, but if I had been dieting for that long, I might pull out a special dress to see if it fit any better than it did when I started my diet. Just to check my progress.

True, but if you're a meticulous housekeeper (or as Darin said - a clean-a-holic"), wouldn't you hang it back up once you were done? After all, she did have two boys in the house who she claimed were constantly leaving a mess for her to clean up. Wouldn't she be concerned about them touching it or spilling something on it?

 

[jaeger]

True, but if you're a meticulous housekeeper (or as Darin said - a clean-a-holic"), wouldn't you hang it back up once you were done? After all, she did have two boys in the house who she claimed were constantly leaving a mess for her to clean up. Wouldn't she be concerned about them touching it or spilling something on it?

Yes, I would - especially with the boys around. If I were in my right mind, that is. But if I were depressed, perhaps not. Of course, this is all wild speculation on my part since I am most assuredly NOT a meticulous housekeeper.

 

[KellyJelly71]

you know.. I started thinking maybe things happened like this...
Darlie and Darin are fighting.. for days.. she's taking these diet pills
that make her feel bad.. (I know.. I tried them.. my heart raced.. my
stomach was queasy..etc..) maybe she was drinking.. and obviously there was wine in the house.. (remember the beautiful wine rack?) and something happened that night.. something between her and Darin.. (after dropping off sister and delay in getting back) and/or within herself and she snapped.. she murders the boys in a frenzy.. perhaps Darin walks in during or after this happens and he cant believe what he is seeing.. he shakes her violently (maybe explaining the bruises on her arms) and she screams at him it's all his fault (whatever that may be to her) and he helps her stage the "intruder" scene.. I know this doesnt answer nearly all the questions to be answered.. but it seems to be plausible.. anyone else have any thoughts?

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Kelly, welcome to Websleuths. I've always thought that it happened along those same lines as your theory.

 

[Yellowrose]

That's a excellent theory, She slaughtered her two boys to get even with Darin, She was drunk, and drugged. Then Darin walked in and said Oh My God. I feel so guilty. Let me protect my crazy wife who I love so much, I'll help her cover and stage the scene. Well then their both crazy and belong in a Mental Institution. It's a shame, he's walking free. Why is she on Death Row?

 

[IrishMist]

Entirely plausable, Kelly.

 

[cami]

you know.. I started thinking maybe things happened like this...
Darlie and Darin are fighting.. for days.. she's taking these diet pills
that make her feel bad.. (I know.. I tried them.. my heart raced.. my
stomach was queasy..etc..) maybe she was drinking.. and obviously there was wine in the house.. (remember the beautiful wine rack?) and something happened that night.. something between her and Darin.. (after dropping off sister and delay in getting back) and/or within herself and she snapped.. she murders the boys in a frenzy.. perhaps Darin walks in during or after this happens and he cant believe what he is seeing.. he shakes her violently (maybe explaining the bruises on her arms) and she screams at him it's all his fault (whatever that may be to her) and he helps her stage the "intruder" scene.. I know this doesnt answer nearly all the questions to be answered.. but it seems to be plausible.. anyone else have any thoughts?

Yes I agree something along those lines happened. Although I don't believe Darlie was drinking and/or drunk that night.

 

[cami]

Why is she on Death Row?

She's on death row because she took the biggest butcher knife she owned and plunged it into her five and six year-old sons multiple times. Her five year old tried to flee but she got him in the end.

Jeez

 

[Jeana (DP)]

She's on death row because she took the biggest butcher knife she owned and plunged it into her five and six year-old sons multiple times. Her five year old tried to flee but she got him in the end.

Jeez

She shore is.

 

[Yellowrose]

Well then, she's "Crazy" and Darin "Helped". Canada doesn't have the DP. What would they do with her if happened there? You say it yourself many times that you don't agree with the DP.

She's on death row because she took the biggest butcher knife she owned and plunged it into her five and six year-old sons multiple times. Her five year old tried to flee but she got him in the end.

Jeez

 

[Goody]

She's on death row because she took the biggest butcher knife she owned and plunged it into her five and six year-old sons multiple times. Her five year old tried to flee but she got him in the end.

Jeez

O, is that why? I always thought it was because the district attorney didn't like her. Boy, am I relieved to finally learn that wasn't the reason. LOL!

 

[cami]

Well then, she's "Crazy" and Darin "Helped". Canada doesn't have the DP. What would they do with her if happened there? You say it yourself many times that you don't agree with the DP.

No, I do not advocate the DP, life without is fine with me. No DP in Canada that's true, it was abolished in the early 70's for many reasons. She would have received a life sentence here--25 years.

 

[Goody]

No, I do not advocate the DP, life without is fine with me. No DP in Canada that's true, it was abolished in the early 70's for many reasons. She would have received a life sentence here--25 years.

In most cases that is long enough. We just can't trust our system in the US not to parole them out in 5 or 10 years. I think that is what led to the harsh punishments here.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

In most cases that is long enough. We just can't trust our system in the US not to parole them out in 5 or 10 years. I think that is what led to the harsh punishments here.

Not to mention the fact that Darlie was only 24 (right?) when she murdered the boys. 25 years would have her out in her 50s. Not enough punishment.

 

[cami]

Not to mention the fact that Darlie was only 24 (right?) when she murdered the boys. 25 years would have her out in her 50s. Not enough punishment.

If the Crown felt she was still a danger, they would apply for Dangerous Offender status and that means an indeterminate sentence, i.e. you don't get out. Appealable of course.