Posted on 08/16/2006 6:04:02 PM PDT by Shermy
PETALUMA (KRON) -- It now appears the only person ever arrested in connection with the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey once taught in Petaluma schools.
The Sonoma County district attorney's office is now confirming 42-year old John Mark Karr was charged with possession of child pornography in April, 2001. Other reports indicate Karr served as a substitute teacher in the Petaluma elementary school system.
Prosecutors say Karr failed to show in court in December, 2001. He's been a fugitive ever since.
Thai police arrested Karr Wednesday in connection with the Jon Benet Ramsey case. The little girl was found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home the day after Christmas, 1996.
Off topic, I know, but my theory was that a lot of people just couldn't accept how easily a twit like Lee could off the president. The paranoia surrounding the investigation was unbelievable and leads me to believe adult onset paranoid personality disorder is far more prevalent than most believe, and that these paranoics take comfort in dialoging with other paranoics.
Between "Case Closed" and a relatives' first hand observance of the shooter's vantage point at the book depository (verdict-turkey shoot), has any conspiratorist really got anything to say?
As to this case, since they been on this Karr for so long, wouldn't you think they'd have a dna link, or some really solid evidence, or are we starting to emulate Aruba?
The Ramseys didn't co-operate with the cops. I don't think anyone owes them an apology.
I hope you never spend 28 long days in jail, completely innocent, as a direct result of cooperating with the police. Maybe only then will you come to appreciate the phrase "ANYTHING you say, can and WILL be used against you." In other words, even what you might consider harmless admissions of innocent behavior can bolster their theories. And the Boulder police were clearly focused on John and Patsy and probably showed it. Cooperate with those seeking to hang you for a crime you didn't commit? Excuse me, your naivitivity is showing.
Tell it to John Walsh and Mark Klaas.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_4923202,00.html
E-mail first step on trail
CU prof had long correspondence on case with suspect
The father's company is Access Graphics- computer software...
Sorry, very different cases. Neither men were ever the focus of their respected cases, nor were the bodies of their children found only a matter of a few feet away from them. On advice of counsel (wish I hadn't been denied that right as well) they invoked their fifth amendment rights. Surely you don't come on a forum that defends the Constitution and have a problem with that?
Same crime.
"Sorry, very different cases...."
Same crime.
Wow, with two words you obliterate my whole point! Nevermind then.
His brother was interviewed last night and said that Karr was "doing research for a book on child pornography", which would explain why he was in Thailand. Isn't that always the excuse...that someone is doing "research" on the subject? The authorities will have to prove that he was in Boulder, however, and DNA evidence is crucial (although it didn't convict the murdering OJ).
WOW, that is one sick page -- that could be the guy's son?? "tortured soul" and all..... this guy has probably wrecked quite a few lives in various ways.
I've been watching some of the TV coverage for the past couple of hours, and Karr has clearly admitted being "with" Jon Benet when she died but claims it was an "accident".... I hope there won't be any US legal issues with admission of his semi-confession (in case there are any shortfalls of physical evidence), because I just saw him say on worldwide TV (in front of a roomful of journalists) that he was "with" her at the moment of her death. He's trying to make a claim for accidental death, but I can't imagine any sane jury would buy that when all the facts are presented.
If anyone has read Perfect Murder, Perfect Town...a well detailed account of Jon Benet.....
..they would have an amazing amount of info....
..the paintbrush belonged to Patsy Ramsey's collection, and it was used to cinch the ligature.
They say the perp knows what the contents of her stomach were....
..anyone reading this book knows that she had pineapple the night of the crime...
..extremely detailed accounts of the house, murder, investigation are in this popular book...(I believe it was a made for TV movie, as well)
I will wait for the Boulder presser.....anyone know when this will be?
Tell that to the kids at Duke who DID start out cooperating with the police, only to be stabbed in the back because the DA was facing an election.
No need to apologize! Appreciate the ping!
Your points are well thought out.
Yes, but in the USA he will have 20 years of appeals and then maybe, maybe not be executed. In Thailand, the death sentence is carried out in pretty short order (within a year maybe even a month).
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