[the Deejay]

"I have reasonable cause to believe that Mr. Westerfield is guilty" of kidnapping and murdering the 7-year-old girl, Superior Court Judge H. Ronald Domnitz ruled.


I found it. Okay, I got his *exact* words incorrect, but it's appalling he even used the word "guilty." Usually, a judge will say, "I have reasonable cause to bind (so & so) over for trial." Something more on that line, but never use the word, "guilty."

[John Jamieson]

OK, I'll split it with you. He was too strong allright, but did not go over the edge. Thanks for looking it up.

[BARLF]

Taken from transcripts:The Court:

I think everyone knows what the burden of proof is in a priliminary hearing,and it appears to this court and to me that the crimes alleged in the complaint have been committed.
There's no question about that. I have reasonable cause to believe that Mr. Westerfield is guilty of them. He will be held to answer.