[sarge83]

I live near this area. The deputy who died was parked off to the side of the road, not blocking the road. The troopers in pursuit said the two punks intentionally rammed the parked cruiser killing the deputy and the dog. The road is not a winding mountain road, on the entire road from Harlan to Pineville you might have two what might be considered “dangerous” curves. The state has spent a substantial amount of money to make HWY 119 into a fairly nice drive.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bell Co. is a woman who is tough as nails on criminals and if she thinks she can get a murder conviction she will push it. The entire county is very upset at the killing of the deputy, I look for defense attorney to ask for a change of venue for the two things.

[chasewal]

I’m sure you are right - if these teens are tried as adults in Circuit Court, the first thing the defense attorneys will do and should do is file for a change in venue. I’m not taking anyone’s side, I’m just saying that in order for these teens to get a fair trial and satisfy due process, it is going to have to be away from southeastern KY. Otherwise, there will be serious issues for appeal.