It was originally an email that I was trying to send her from the website she put up and her email add. wasn't sending, so I just copied it and pasted it on here - and with regards to it being two years later I thought what with the trial now finished she could be looking on here again.
I really don't care if you think it's stupid me writing it because to put it bluntly it wasn't for any of you! It was a message to someone who has been through hurt and upset and it was written to express my sympathy to her and her family!
Hi, it's me, Rich's cousin--Jen. I wanted to got back to freerepublic to see if any other news came up about my cousin's case and to give an update of what has happened.
Martinez and Navarette pleaded not guilty but were found guilty by the court. My aunt notified me that Burgoynne is supposed to have his sentencing trial today, 1/30/2006. Woodcoff and Burgoynne testified for the prosecution. I am glad they came forward with the truth of what happened that night. All we could do was speculated about what Rich went through that night. The hardest statement was from Burgoyne--"As soon as he (Martinez) stabbed him, Davis jumped to his feet and gave a yell," Burgoyne testified. "He's saying he's got a family -- he's just screaming. That's the only words I heard." I just felt my heart sink. The details were brutal and harsh. There is some justice served. I want to thank you for your words of support for our family.