Another Botched Prosecution

ilovetrials · Jul 11, 2004

This is one of the most interesting cases Ive watch unfold since the OJ Simpson case from 10 years ago. I wanted to get everyone opinion about it, as Im sure there are a lot of thoughts in both directions.

Anyone interested in really staying on top of the case can also watch Court TV wholl be doing a series of live interviews July 12-15 at 11pm with people related to the case, including that mysterious Juror #5.

Irrevocable_Evaporation · Jul 11, 2004

Yes, and I wish they would dispose of him already and be done with it.

Granny2young · Jul 11, 2004

wow, kill him already??? that is real Christian like; just like they did to Jesus, no trial, just death. The guilty until you prove your innocent in our court systems is not how it works. I saw a signature on a thread recently that said "When Jesus said love your enemies I don't think he meant for you to kill them."

I'ddie4him · Jul 11, 2004

I honestly don't know what to think, I haven't seen anything indicating that they have concluded the entire investigation. Right now, Only He and God know the facts about that.

steelmagnolia · Jul 11, 2004

Granny2young said:
wow, kill him already??? that is real Christian like; just like they did to Jesus, no trial, just death. The guilty until you prove your innocent in our court systems is not how it works. I saw a signature on a thread recently that said "When Jesus said love your enemies I don't think he meant for you to kill them."

Granny, that guy is an "atheist" - that little brain man symbol by his name.

Regarding Peterson, I have a gut feeling he did kill his wife and baby, but I believe he will get off because the proscecution has a weak case against him.

I'ddie4him · Jul 11, 2004

steelmagnolia said:
Regarding Peterson, I have a gut feeling he did kill his wife and baby, but I believe he will get off because the proscecution has a weak case against him.

If he did do it, I hope that they convict him and lock him away for the rest of his life. Maybe the death penalty would be considered.

Larry · Jul 11, 2004

Not according to juror number five.

You just know the defense attornies are furious he opened his mouth and got thrown off the jury.

ThePhoenix · Jul 11, 2004

steelmagnolia said:
Granny, that guy is an "atheist" - that little brain man symbol by his name.

Regarding Peterson, I have a gut feeling he did kill his wife and baby, but I believe he will get off because the proscecution has a weak case against him.

Gut feelings are not admissible as evidence though, and for a very good reason.

P.S. What's this all about? I don't follow sensationalist news.

steelmagnolia · Jul 12, 2004

ThePhoenix said:
Gut feelings are not admissible as evidence though, and for a very good reason.

P.S. What's this all about? I don't follow sensationalist news.

Yes, I'm well aware of that. See, Im not on the jury and this question was posted so I just gave my opinion

kua2u · Jul 12, 2004

My gut also tells me he is guilty.

But I am trying to view the trial through the jury's eyes and evidence presented.

And I feel sorry for both families.

Granny2young · Jul 12, 2004

I did not see that the guy was athiest until I had posted. I forget those kinds of folks do not live in reality!

As far as Peterson, I do not know if he is guilty or innocent, both sides do have some strong points, however, I do feel that if he is found guilty of murder of an unborn child our government should really look hard at the abortion laws. The law claims that an unborn child is a fetus and not a human life. WHAT! Now, these same law makers are charging a man with murder of an unborn child. I just don't get it. Sounds like double standards here. I think they are like the IRS, they make up their rules as they go.

Michael0701 · Jul 12, 2004

Dust and Ashes · Jul 12, 2004

Granny2young said:
As far as Peterson, I do not know if he is guilty or innocent, both sides do have some strong points, however, I do feel that if he is found guilty of murder of an unborn child our government should really look hard at the abortion laws. The law claims that an unborn child is a fetus and not a human life. WHAT! Now, these same law makers are charging a man with murder of an unborn child. I just don't get it. Sounds like double standards here. I think they are like the IRS, they make up their rules as they go.

That has crossed my mind a lot regarding this case also. Maybe the mother has the right to kill her own unborn child but the father doesn't? I hope Sanger doesn't get his way. He wants to allow a baby to be terminated up until it is 30 days old. (outside the womb)

burrow_owl · Jul 12, 2004

I think the above posts demonstrate quite nicely why a number of people and organizations suspected the Laci's law of being politically motivated. Bravo for producing such clear evidence.

Lillithspeak · Jul 12, 2004

Granny2young said:
I did not see that the guy was athiest until I had posted. I forget those kinds of folks do not live in reality!

Really?

As far as Peterson, I do not know if he is guilty or innocent, both sides do have some strong points, however, I do feel that if he is found guilty of murder of an unborn child our government should really look hard at the abortion laws. The law claims that an unborn child is a fetus and not a human life. WHAT! Now, these same law makers are charging a man with murder of an unborn child. I just don't get it. Sounds like double standards here. I think they are like the IRS, they make up their rules as they go.

Which was the whole purpose of the Lacy law-opportunistically using the death of this young woman to try and overcome Roe V Wade. It'd be nice to know how Lacy felt about the right to choose.

hyperborean · Jul 12, 2004

I would think based on my limited knowledge of the case and the look in his eyes, that he is guilty!

draper · Jul 12, 2004

I'm positive he's guilty. Nothing he's done has made sense - selling Laci's car, etc...

And what is this about Juror #5?? What'd he/she do?

Acquired Tastes · Jul 13, 2004

I have the gut feeling he's guilty, but I don't think the prosecution has proven their case beyond a resonable doubt yet. The trial is far from over though, so we will see.

I for one hope he is found guilty and sentenced to death.

SuzQ · Jul 13, 2004

I can't understand how the prosecution could lose this one!! Man, if this turns out as bad as the OJ trial, I can't imagine the outrage (and perhaps a riot?)that will follow.....

#1. He placed himself on Christmas Eve (when she disappeared) near the bay where the bodies were found??? Hello??? That's pretty damning evidence right there. How can that be disputed???
#2. The cleaning lady that helped Laci is testifying that bleach was heavy in the air when she came over to the house the day after Laci disappeared. (Does bleach cover up blood when police use Luminol, I wonder?).
#3. Like OJ, he had cut his hand with a knife that day she disappeared?
#4. He promised "another woman" that he wouldn't have to travel so much for his job (his lie to cover about spending time with Laci) down the road & they could be together forever. Another piece of damning evidence to a juror.
#5. He sold Laci's car shortly after she disappeared. That would tell me that he knew she wouldn't be found alive.
#6. He had called & told his mother-in-law that same day she disappeared that she was "missing". She found it odd that he didn't ask her if Laci was at their house, or if they knew were she was???
#7. Upon news of his warrant & pending arrest, he was found close to the Mexican border, dyed his hair, used his brother's ID, and a huge amount of cash.

Sheesh! Even Stevie Wonder could see this coming - he's GUILTY as sin.

P.S. And yes, Connor could have lived outside his mother at the stage he was developed, so there are TWO victims by California State Law. Obviously over 80% of Americans agreed about the recent Federal Law, as evidenced by THREE different polls (I have the sources) about H.R. 1997 ("Lacy & Connor's Law). The abortion argument is moot. The law passed, and it should have, period. It forced other states to examine & change their own existing laws on the murder of a pregnant woman (such as Iowa).

If any good came out of the loss of that wonderful girl named Laci, (and that fully-developed little boy) at least their tragic death changed laws to better protect the INNOCENT. :prayer:

fickler · Jul 13, 2004

What are your thoughts about the prosecution being able to get a conviction based on circumstantial evidence?

For those interested, I found that Court TVs Nancy Grace is conducting a series of live interviews with some interesting people related to the case. Some people scheduled for the shows are Juror #5, FBI agents, detectives, etc. This airs Monday Thursday (July 13th 15th) at 11pm each night.

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