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Hi Jane,

It has been awhile. I read now and then. When I checked to scan the current news on the inquest, I was surprised to see anyone expecting more than a few new tidbits from this inquest. Maybe I missed something in the lapse time? In my eyes, they told us long ago what their outcome would be. I don’t believe there will be an “IF justice” in the Bahamas. I haven’t been up on much lately but I remember many things that told us early on and all along, there was no interest or intentions of any form of justice for the death of Daniel.

I don’t have any of that research handy anymore but know the statements by Campbell when he first took the case wrote the ending even before the inquest took place. Plum is an good researcher, perhaps they might have the article where it was all spelled out in Campbell’s own words— he made it clear even before the inquest took place, homicide was not going to be an option. It was set in stone in the beginning (Sept 2006). First Virgill was dumped, then Gomez. Then, Campbell was moved in to calm the muddy waters while assuring the predetermined outcome. He followed the Sept 2006 declaration - no evidence of homicide. No suicide came with the deal early on also IIRC. Probably because insurance doesn’t pay on suicides. (wink)

Anyway, going all the way back, the AG didn’t want this inquest. They tried their best to avoid it. Neither did Monroe (and the “senior members” of the Bar) who all openly expressed there was no need for an inquest. When it became evident the frenzy from the US was not going to let it ride by so easily, they had to pretend to appease, therefore a controlled $$$ inquest is what you got.

Plan B, delay. Go through some resemblance of law but make sure the process matches the predetermined decisions, AFTER the frenzy calms. Wait until the ‘public’ and media lose interest. Then finally, they go through the motions. Even in the opening, Campbell declared the ending in so many words. No foul play, no homicide or words similar were repeated once again.

The reality of the outcome has been there all along. Daniel died Sept 10th. Even before toxicology tests were known, Police declared no foul play, no suicide, no homicide (Sept 19th). They even tried to declare no drugs were involved but darn-it all, the tox report added a bump in the road didn’t it. They might have had to change a few things, a few new spins and distractions but the declaration wouldn’t change.

When one professional dared hint something unusual occurred, she was fired.
A chief magistrate (Hall) changed a standing practice/law of about 13 yrs to completely change the coroners court for this one!
Justices were let go and replaced, delays manipulated, witnesses disappeared and so on.
There was never any intention at a real honest open investigation let alone any sense of justice. Court was held in $private$ long ago and nothing since has lent to any hope it would be different. NOT a suicide or homicide.

Bahamas decided the answer and geared the theatrics to that result. Wait until the media was gone, when most the US ‘public’ (that with them brought pressure) had moved on and pretend to weigh the facts (with a toe on the scale). Almost a year and a half later the words repeat, not a suicide, not a homicide. A self fulling prophecy for the Island of the Bahama$, land of drug lord$, corruption, crime and $lippery $lime.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060919/smith_death_060919?s_name=&no_ads=
Daniel Smith’s death neither suicide nor homicide
Updated Tue. Sep. 19 2006 6:54 PM ET

Associated Press

As much as I would love to see it, a boycott is near impossible. I have managed to derail 3 sets of vacationers is all. In reality - short of a few board addicts, who really cares? People are self centered and selfish as a rule of human behavior. Their life is all they are interested in .. when it is time for fun in the sun, they seek their own pleasures regardless. “There is murder right here in the US too” or, “I don’t even know who Daniel Smith was” are some responses. Truth is, many ran ‘to’ the land of murder just to see a house or a grave! Remember the profits the cab drivers loved? And, business bargains of the blues waters. Developers will not turn from profits any new deals that put money in their pockets either.

The side cases will be the only justice we might see. At least those are on homeland and geared by a good pit-bull that won’t be hushed! My respect and hopes go to Mr John O’Quinn.

Loved the links to QV’s emails. Aren’t those sternies laughable?! Work your butt off to build a pile of excrement against an innocent Grandma that murdered no one, then a turn coat rubs it right back in howie’s face. You have to love it. Alienate those in the know, pizz off the hand that feeds you, knife your friends in the back etc. Nice work Howard and fiends! Thanks! I laughed to know that Larry could SEE how his honey & fiends were working on scraping up the dirt on him. I bet he whined but he is a weak mind, hks was sure to get him back under hugs control real quick.

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