[CAPPSMADNESS]

Well, it wouldn't be too hard to mimic the old position approximately, which is all it would take

But why bother to go through all that trouble? unless of course it is a particular ritual of the perp's (seriel killer)

any small differences ref livor mortis could be put down to animals pulling at the body

I agree entirely!

I agree that the most logical and straightforward explanation is that she was, indeed, killed around Feb 14-18. Rather unpleasant conclusion, but certainly the most logical one.

But then what about the blood near the driveway of the VanDam home? and in their house? I have always wondered about this, almost gives the impression that the child might have been injured in either of these two areas (automobile?)but there were no blunt trauma injurues and not enough evidence to show any major soft tissue damage.

Do you have any theories about the childs missing teeth?

[wonders]

While I have always maintained that moving the body would be highly unusual and even "ghoulish" (hee hee) as in it would take a very strong stomach (unless the body was frozen) -- I don't think it would necessarily indicate some sort of ritual or serial killer if the body was left at Dehesa in approximately the same position as at death. It's NATURAL to dump the body in about the same position it was in before, and easier, too. Think about the processes after death and I'm sure you'll agree.

[wonders]

Oops! Left out some things. I don't know about the blood beside the VD driveway. Perhaps you can enlighten me?

Serology test of the blood on the VD stairs determined it was dog blood (I suppose from when poor Layla '"ran into Damon's leg").

The only other blood I am aware of in the VD residence was on the left wrist cuffs of the PJs and the purple shirt found on Danielle's bedroom floor (indicating she had frequent nose bleeds or had a loose tooth she was pulling at?).

Ref the teeth, well, I agree with the dentist and the ME: fell out due to decompostion. Either the cops lost them, or they were lost when the body was moved by the killer, or an animal got them (listed in what I consider order of likelihood).

[pinz-n-needlez]

Was that bizarre story about the dog hurling itself at DAmon's shin a cover story for that blood? Gotta wonder why the VDs told so many disjointed little stories on the stand......

Until you start looking at the evidence that points so directly at them, then there is a purpose to such silliness.

SO anyone figure out the why or wherefore to the dog bed story?

[mouser]

just a thought

could of she died from a stab wound or a .22 gunshot if the stab wound was in the frount of the stomache or the gunshot from say left to right close to the front of the cavity all the wound chanel as well as exit and entrance wound would/could of been eaten by the animals then a few maggots around the wound (they like those torn open spots) basically the evidence is gone

a lot of fluid would of been lost at the site of death giving less to lose at recovery site

just an idea
hope i am not too far out in left field