To: All Although this trial has captivated us all, and although the testimony and the sordid detail of this case are enthralling, and although everybody is on one side of the fence or the other. The most important element seems to have been lost in the fray. And that element is Danielle. A child has died - whether by foul play, accident or natural causes, a little one is dead. I know that no one means to objectify her or forget her - but that is what is happening. I am just as guilty of this as anyone. In the end, this case is not about swinging, pornography or dirty dancing, it is about a dead child. No matter how seemy the VD's appear, they lost their daughter and now have to listen to this greusome testimony. They may never know the truth about what happened. No matter how creepy DAW may appear, it is possible that they have the wrong perp and if they do - this man's life is over no matter how the trial ends. There is compelling evidence on both sides, albiet mostly circumstantial. But in the end, only one thing matters - a child is dead, and ALL the evidence should be investigated as to be absolutely sure a killer is indeed taken off the streets. 146 posted on 7/26/02 4:47 AM Central by CAPPSMADNESS