Posted on 08/14/2002 9:29:21 PM PDT by FresnoDA
Letters to judge opened to public
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August 14, 2002 The judge in the trial of David Westerfield today allowed reporters to see court log entries of notes from jurors, as well as letters to the judge from the public about the murder of Danielle van Dam. The letters from the public included a variety of theories about the case.
One letter-writer sent the following theory to Judge William Mudd: "Danielle van Dam killed herself.'' A nearly illegible postcard with a Spokane postmark alluded to at least one ex-wife "with a drinking problem (who) lives in Spokane.''
The postcard was unsigned. Another missive came from a man who referenced another high-profile murder trial that of O.J. Simpson. "The O.J. Simpson case was a miscarriage of the state's justice mainly because Judge (Lance) Ito was too lenient with the actors defending O.J.,'' the man wrote. There was no news Wednesday afternoon about the status of deliberations, but Mudd announced he was holding a sealed hearing 9:30 a.m. Thursday to consider an unspecified defense motion in the case. Wednesday was the fifth day of deliberations. The prosecution concluded its closing arguments last Thursday. Westerfield is accused of kidnapping 7-year-old Danielle van Dam from her Sabre Springs home and killing her. He could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of murder with special circumstances. He has also been charged with misdemeanor possession of child pornography. The log entries show that on Friday, the jury requested ``all available evidence of pornographic images'' and a photograph of a teen-age daughter of the defendant's ex-girlfriend.
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" Posted on Thu, Feb. 21, 2002
Two San Diego men allegedly linked to child pornography ring
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Two men arrested on child molestation and child pornography charges were part of an international ring uncovered by a Swedish watchdog group, authorities said.
Paul Whitmore of San Diego pleaded innocent Wednesday to 23 counts of child molestation and child pornography charges involving two girls ages 10 and 13. He is being held on $2 million bail.
Brooke Rowland, 40, of Poway is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on similar charges involving five children. He is being held on $1 million bail.
San Diego District Attorney Paul Pfingst said Whitmore, a child and family counselor, allowed Rowland to abuse one of the girls he allegedly molested.
``They're exchanging kids,'' Pfingst said.
AKA; "idiot talk show hosts from LA".
These are the TWO IDIOTS that stood out in the street, when DW was first under suspicion. They were doing their show from the street. They had a crowd around. If you listen to these two guys they sound like a couple of 7 year old boys trying to act brave for their friends.
They stood their yelling at DW's HOUSE, "WE KNOW YOU DID IT, WHERE DID YOU HIDE THE BODY?"
Then they taunted each other until they finally got the courage up to go to his door and ring the bell (like children ).
WHen DW came to the door and saw it was these two idiots with a mike, he politely shut the door without saying anything.
JOHN AND KEN @$$hole SHOW!
Your sure that is isn't really wittle GWEGGY W.in disguise?
HEad of CPS.
Retired Law enforcement officer.
Current SD LE's
Elected officials?
DA's, Prosecutors, JUdges, WHO KNOWS how many are involved in the swingers clubs or in CHILD MOLESTING.
NO WONDER the VD"s have gotten the green flag from CPS, LE, etc.!!!!!!!
Sort of a shame that the old practice of loading rock salt in shotshells has fallen by the wayside. Although I don't even like to think about what the penalties in Cali would be for using the stuff on trespassers.Still the video would have been priceless...
Just because he is a talk show host, gives him no special right to act like a crazy person..in fact, he should be considered a threat not only to DW, but to the Jurors.
The Jury is going over all the evidence, and any IDIOT knows there is alot to be considered.
What makes me laugh, is that I seem to be in the minority thinking that 24 hours of deliberation...equals about 3 full days, and means NOTHING concerning what the verdict will be...absolutely no indication of DW's Guilt or acquital. Just an indication the Jury is looking over the evidence, as they should be.
Judge Mudd should have sequestered the Jury, but he will NEVER admit it..he can't.
sw
Too bad DW couldn't call the cops on them..
sw
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