The two kids who had survived the attack were placed for adoption and Steve was no able to care for them. Right after the shooting, little Danny would ask the nurses, Why did the mean man shoot me? and it would be written down in the daily notes. Can you imagine your little boy growing up to beat to death (with his bare hands and boots) Is she referring to her ex husband? They would have tried to reopen the case. Once you are vilified in the media in the US, the way Downs and others have been, a lot of people shut their eyes and their mind to any other possibility than what was presented in the court of public opinion. Here's everything you need to know. It is not, as the blogger frequently refers to, evidence. Or why the fact that he was a con artist made him such a credible guy in this case. Speculative. And she should be allowed parole! They should have taken their timeto investigatethis case thoroughly and without prejudice. The harm done to families by unscrupulous district attorneys who bully children into falsely testifying against their parents has been recorded in a documentary called Witch Hunt by Sean Penn about Kern County (CA) District Attorney Ed Jagels. Conflict of interest on steroids!! He had an attorney, Fred G. Campbell Jr., send us a letter denying our request and telling us: You are legally, as well as factually, a stranger to them. Who does he think he is? She states, I did not shoot my children and I cant say I did. Open ended sentences like this are meant to provide a means of control and public safety when considering dangerous offenders who may pose a continued risk to the public. What about the terror of being interrogated by strangers and separated from her family? Diane had met all the requirements to be paroled. But in this case, she had no blood on her body or her clothing. I wanted to ask you something on this case. Melvin Belli How things could have been different. Criminalist James Pex was pretty clear about this. Mr. Jagger said it wasnt t enough to know a witness had lied, but she would have to prove it. It kinda scared me, the thought that mommy could shoot me, like this mommy did. I will change it. McPherron: And you had no contact with her . That her child was basically forced to admit that she saw her mom shoot them? Again thats opinion, and neither balanced nor objective. What got her convicted was two things the towel and Christie. Will Cheryl ever be let out of her grave? In 1999, a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Oakland, California wrote a letter to the parole board on behalf of Diane Downs to explain how things had changed since 1984 when she was diagnosed with a severe personality disorder. He did not consider her a risk factor at all and believed she would do well if released into society, because she had no prior history of violence and never had a problem with violence or bad behavior while incarcerated. In fact, with her continuing to deny committing the crime or expressing remorse, she may never get out. Or that they are not even curious about it. You didnt know that?? Diane did not get a fair trial. I cant believe that it was allowed to happen, actually. Dianes automobile was secured and examined and no gun was found. Weve become friends. And the interrogations were not tapedand barelydocumented. It became more about despising Diane Downs than investigating fairly. Being a patient of the doctor who saved the childrens lives has nothing to do with the facts of a case. Therefore, my understanding is that the original sentence is deemed indefinite with parole hearings every 10 years. 20/20s coverage of Diane Downs and the actions that led her to be sentenced to life in prison is a good portrayal of what really happened. Why did they let her daughter testify when she could not know who shot her and said so incessantly until they made her say what they wanted? Its more boring to tell the truth and the readers might not have flocked to read a fair story without no real heroes and villains. Diane Downs and Alice Crummins were considered sluts and cold-blooded women and were judged on their unusual character. When they assess the conduct of an inmate, what counts is mostly how she behaves inside through the years and if she shows violent tendencies. 1st, you came back from a trip? What about the judge stopping a defendant from getting a new attorney? You can click here to read about the case of Alice Crimmins during which the lead detective was heard telling the other cops before the bodies of the children were ever found:You take the husband, Ill take the bitch.. It is because she is a high profile person. And some are even contradictory: shes mentally ill, but also not mentally ill; the site owner wants to focus on pure facts, yet ignore other facts; things happened in court, but those are irrelevant to what else what also happened in court, etc. He is in his 70s now and his photo is not on his linkedin or anywhere I could find. I am glad that some articles remain. That is why people wonder why such a vital family member never gave the anticipated insightful interview. Lets not forget that she was presumed to have fired a gun 6 times at close range within the confines of a small car. How interesting. Litigating at the Supreme Court in . I agree in both cases they were high profile cases. You seem to forget that even a few jurors started by voting not guilty on some of the charges. Her release was recommended by a warden and a psychiatrist. I try to remain objective in spite of the media storm depicting the case in a certain way, which is not accurate in every aspect. Hi Nanette, it is not a matter of being gullible. I agree. http://sputniknews.com/us/20150620/1023613662.html#ixzz3djEXlSAC // The Prison State of America Dec 28, 2014 Chris Hedges, http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/the_prison_state_of_america_20141228 She did diagnose her as suffering from cyclothymic disorder and treated her accordingly. Danny said several times that a bad man shot them and it was written in the nurses notes, but never that his mother shot him. Ann Rule has always been sensationalist, and her books were almost unreadable at the end of her publishing days. A. I told Diane before, but I certainly didnt tell her to That is the way she was brought up,especially at the demand of her rigid but verydedicated father. The definition of deviant sociopath does not even exist in the DSM-HI, which is the official psychiatric diagnostic manual. I guess he did not want too many people to know about the improprieties that happened in his courtroom: I guess? Her husband turned out to be a player and a very irresponsible guy who did not really love her. This video of Jagger absolutely looks like the photo that you find on search engines for Fred Hugi. She said no mother would stop at 10 at night, in the dark, with three young children, to help a Bush haired stranger. The definition of deviant sociopath does not even exist in the DSM-HI, which is the official psychiatric diagnostic manual. I am just curious. Makes no difference to me. I felt there was something that should be done, but I was at a loss in how to cope with the Court that had given the children to the prosecutor and allowed false testimony to seal her fate. Diane Downs was convicted because she didn't appear "sorry enough" during her TV appearances. But you dont mention that she again has changed her story.. The tape of Christie and her adoption by the prosecutor are facts. So not addressing the content of the blog and rambling about everything else while asking for a disclaimer is nailing it? But why was the judge in family court hopping over to criminal court? Then, 10 days after Diane was sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years, she gave birth to a daughter she named Amy Elizabeth. Where are Steve Downs children now? It was omnipresent in the courtroom as well as the Duran Duran song Hungry like the Wolf that supposedly was playing when the children were shot in the car. Robert and Diane even decided toget matching rose tattoos, but as soon as the ink on her tattoo was dry, he refused to get his done. Instead, they treated the Downs with great cruelty long after their daughter was incarcerated and they fought hard for them. Only the people who present ongoing threats to the safety of the public in general are the ones this sentence is reserved for. Any thoughts on that? I didnt know that. Great question. This article is about due process and the legal right to a fair trial for everyone. Everywhere, EXCEPT the door through which Diane reported to police, the male stranger had passed. Page 37 of Case History. One of the flaws was the relationship between the DA and the children. The fate of Steven Downs, a 47-year-old nurse from Auburn, Maine, is now in hands of a 12-person jury in Alaska. She had a bullet wound in the arm, and the three kids in the back of the blood-soaked car had all been shot at close range. It was pitch black outside. Is it just to continue to punish her so long after she is obviously no longer a danger in any way to anyone? Rule sued the Seattle Weekly after they published the article titled , Ann Rule promotes her books as true crime stories so to this day, viewers believe that the book and the movie titled, This reminds me of what a jail counselor named Rachel Roth said at the trial of Debra Milke , They already had made up their mind that Diane was the perpetrator so they laughed off the idea of the , When I hear some people say that they would have liked to smack that smirk off Dianes face when she interacted with the cops or the media, I say. The case was so one sided that it is about time some of us bring up the other side. 20 Celeb Parents Who've Lost Custody Of Their Children - BabyGaga Almost from day one, Diane was perceived as a cancer they had to remove. She is currently in prison, serving her life sentence for the murder of one of her kids and attempted murder for the other two. Likewise, Charlene had no intention of letting Knick divorce her (Appendix 81, page 1518, line 15). and so on. lol. 0. I know several people who know or knew both of the surviving children as well as Diane. It deserved as much attention as a Unicorn, a song or all the other hearsay floating around because at least, they came from real people signing official documents. I agree with your comment. Aint no one gonna tarnish my guys lol. If personal diaries were to be believed, half of the population would be in great jeopardy. The previous video you sent me shows a Jagger pretty animated and involved in the defense of his client. Guilty or not, we should know better than to use the justice system as a psychic tool when theres not enough evidence. I do not have to put any statement advising people that I am about to present the neglected aspects of the trial. Whether or not Mrs. Frederickson could have attacheda clinical lab to Dianes not being herself the day the Detectives pressured Diane to accompany them, the fact is Diane was clearly suffering the residual effects of that chemical poison in her system. Also, their union was turbulent ever since the beginning as Diane was reportedly disappearing with her children for long periods. I have plans to go hunting with the husband of one of the alternates.. It seems that the Downs were totally ignored. Just similar stuff.and that I guess, makes it easy for me to see how that song could of fueled her up.never underestimate the power if a song..what feels intense and exciting to you, may not to another, but shoot, anytime I hear pink floyd run like hell.takes me right back 1991 in the heat of my chase..for me, I got the answers I wanted from 89 when my friend said that about the Duran song and it involved in that case. Diane nowhad the title ofdangerous offender. Those cases shouldnt have been in the same court let alone presided over by the same judge. The only reason they kept her in prison even if she had all the right documentation and support, is because she is high profile. DNA Test Kits Are Helping Solve Cold Cases Decades Later, After Nearly a Year, There Could Finally be an Investigation Into the Death of Elijah McClain. Do you REALLY believe she expected them to live especially since she drove at less than 10 mph. Nevertheless, Steve and Diane tied the knot on November 13, 1973. It should be illegal to use real names and facts from a criminal case while influencing the publicto falselybelieve that the whole content of the filmis true.
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