Westerfield trial TV coverage lures viewers with lurid details

The San Diego Union-Tribune ^ | June 7, 2002 | Robert P. Laurence

[MizSterious]

Ping!

[DWSUWF]

I predict that the van Dams end up divorcing.

It's tough enough for a married couple to endure something like this under normal circumstances.

But when you dial in the kinky sex, then the embarrassment of having the whole world find out, and the gnawing questions about the degree to which your fetish may have exposed your little girl to being targeted...

It all adds up to a zero chance of them staying married to each other.

[MizSterious]

I think their marriage was shot anyway--personal opinion.

[Freedom2specul8]

A lurid detail ping..

[MizSterious]

"For those who have made up their mind that Westerfield is guilty, Court TV is the place to go. Anchors Nancy Grace and Sheila Stainback have all but declared themselves witnesses for the prosecution."

See? We're not the only ones who noticed this!

[DWSUWF]

"...I think their marriage was shot anyway--personal opinion..."

It does sound likely that there were some serious problems...

This'll be what tears it for them.

[Freedom2specul8]

Local anchors have remained neutral and objective,

Yeah..good ol rick roberts..Neutral and objective..convenient they didn't mention his major role..

[CAPPSMADNESS]

Why should they divorce? They have everything that any single person may want if they choose (multiple partners, all the partying they can do, etc...) and the safety net of a marraige and a home.

[Karson]

Yep! Court TV (and especially those 2 women) was getting the rope ready for hanging DW from the git-go! BTW, thanks for the ping.

[MizSterious]

Read the article carefully. They are talking about the trial. However, Rick Roberts at one time had a statement on his site saying he thought DW is guilty--so I guess he's not exactly neutral.

[hergus]

Thanks for the ping.

Brenda was crying uncontrollably while the 911 tape was being played and while talking about the frantic search for her daughter...what was DW doing? Yawning hugely and not just once either.

[Freedom2specul8]

I wonder how come the orgies didn't tear them apart before now..

[Freedom2specul8]

Ok, thanks..will do.

[Karson]

I think their marriage was shot anyway--personal opinion.

But where will they go and what will they do?? *Gone With The Wind*

I'm not as concerned about the marriage as about the boys. They have to live with all of this for the rest of their lives. And kids can be cruel, whether they stay in the same area or move away, it will follow them.

[DWSUWF]

"...Why should they divorce?..."

Re-read my initial post for the reasons.

Of course, I could be wrong. (Although, again, I'll bet I'm not.)

Time will tell. I don't expect that they'll be married (to each other) a year from this date.

If I'm wrong, don't forget to ping me with an "I told you so..."

[lawdude]

"It all adds up to a zero chance of them staying married to each other."

They haven't been "married" to each other for a long, long time!

[DWSUWF]

"...I wonder how come the orgies didn't tear them apart before now..."

My guess would be that they were headed in that direction.

My speculation here has simply been that this'll be what triggers the (inevitable) breakup.

I grew up in the 60's, and was a young adult during the 70's. Those were crazy times, I saw plenty of couples take this route.

I never saw any of them NOT eventually split up. (Although sometimes for -nominally at least- other reasons.)

I suppose there are exceptions to this. Rules are made by the exceptions. If there are any, however, I never met them.

I think my bet is about as safe a bet as I could make. Time will tell.

[DWSUWF]

"...They haven't been "married" to each other for a long, long time!..."

Well, I mean married in the technical sense here.

[John Jamieson]

I'm starting to think that poor Danielle was run over by Damon. Damon and Brenda argued about Westerfield that night after Brenda dragged Barbra back down stairs. Brenda said that Danielle was (Daniel) Westerfield's. The kids woke up during the fight. A drunk , drugged Damon, stormed out of the house with little Danielle running behind pleading "Don't go Daddy, don't go" She was behind the car when he hit the gas. Lost her front teeth as her face hit the pavement. Damon and Brenda decided to point to Westerfield as they dumped the body to cover their "Life Style".

Westerfield is looking less and less guilty. I read the testimoney of his dirty pictures for hours last night, there is no "beef". His DNA would be very close to Danielle's in the motorhome. Brenda had been seeing him, probably been in the motorhome too. Also similar DNA.

It's all just another weird possibilty and lot's of good arguments against it. I'm sure I'll hear them.