Westerfield attorney's begin defense: Dusek STUNNED by Defense calling for Keith Stone. Barb next?

Union Trib ^ | July 2, 2002 | Union Trib

[UCANSEE2]

If Brenda and crew left Dads, then had to turn around and go back to get the 'cigarettes' (I don't know of any bar that lets customers come back in after close, it is against the law. I worked in a bar for 3 years), how come Brenda and crew arrived first, according to Denise?

[spectre]

The too many things that make you go "hummmm" about this entire trial sort of center around the witness's for the Prosecution and their case itself.

I think they fingered the wrong guy, before they knew EXACTLY what was going on over at the Van Dams home that evening. Once the ball started rolling, it couldn't stop.

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[spectre]

If the DA says they are going to tell us, and prove it...they better get on the ball...else their word is Mudd (sorry Judge)..:~)

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[Donzerly lights]

Now, does the jury get to read Dusek's opening statement in the Jury room?

In the Skakel trial, the jury asked to see the prosecution's closing statement and this request was denied. FWIW, this was in MA.

[the Deejay]

"I think they fingered the wrong guy, before they knew EXACTLY what was going on over at the Van Dams home that evening. Once the ball started rolling, it couldn't stop."

EXACTLY what I told my husband on the last day of the prelim.

[jacquej]

Now I am confused, as I thought the "gals" went back to Dad's for the forgotten cigarettes... how did they manage to get to the Van Dam house five minutes before Keith and Rich. Where did Keith and Rich go in the meantime?

Hmmmmm?

[gigi]

I've been trying to figure it out also. The defense got off to a good start, I'd say. Showing some of the prosecution's case to be silly..the hose, the light, the locked motorhome, sweaty Dave, animal dna experts,... I'm interested in how the girls prints and blood got in the MH.
The prosecution didn't make it clear on how he got her out of the house, did he take her to his house and kill her, did he drive around with her, did he have her body in the MH when he went to get his wallet??? I have alot of questions.

[spectre]

So I would have no clue why the closing statement wouldn't be read..It was presented, wasn't it?

But if there this is the case, and Dusek deliberately misled the Jury in his opening statement, and doesn't deliver the goods as promised, then I hope Team Feldman turns his words against him in closing arguments...just for the purposes of recollection...:~)

[the Deejay]

"Now I am confused, as I thought the "gals" went back to Dad's for the forgotten cigarettes... how did they manage to get to the Van Dam house five minutes before Keith and Rich. Where did Keith and Rich go in the meantime?"

LOL! When has anyone of that crew told the truth about anything?

[spectre]

mistake..."If THIS is the case"...long day. sw

[fatima]

Is the DA allowed to do that,say they will show and not show?

[pyx]

I swear, I've been watching...can someone help me out here? How did Dusek show us DW did this?

You can abandon the Ninja Dave theory. Its obvious how DW got in and out without leaving a trace. I'm introducing the HAZMAT DAVE Theory

[UCANSEE2]

But I do wonder how it could be done and why they didn't present evidence on how he got in and out.

We all wonder how it could be done by an outsider,who was reportedly very drunk, while the MAN of the house was supposedly HOME, while the dog was there, and without leaving a shred of evidence of his having been there.

OTOH, there was plenty of evidence that other strangers had been in the house, but the police chose to ignore that evidence. There were prints, hairs, etc. from non family members that police did not attempt to identify.

[spectre]

The Defense is doing a great job. Their witnesses today all seemed to be nice, conservative family people..the sincere type.

Contrast that with the Van Dam's character witnesses...shudder shudder.

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[fatima]

I don't understand this,they gave no evidence that he was in the house but did not test all evidence in the house of other people there and what about her room.

[UCANSEE2]

You didn't read what I said. If he doesn't testify, he will get the chair. He'll get convicted of murder

I did read exactly what you wrote on your reply. What is your justification for saying that if he doesn't testify, he will get the chair. He'll get convicted of murder.

The prosecution has not proven that Danielle had not been in the MH before. The Prosecution did not show the JURY any information on HOW DW got in and out of the house, without leaving a TRACE OF EVIDENCE, like they said they would.

So, I would be very interested in your thoughts.

[spectre]

LOL! Maybe Feldman will use this as a closing argument photo to prove his point! :~)

Fatima, I don't have a clue if they are bound to produce what they said they would.

Judge Mudd might say "enough of this crap...you misled the jury, Dusek"...and I might turn into the tooth fairy this evening..

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[AppyPappy]

The jury will see his unwillingness to testify on his own behalf as an admission of guilt. He has to testify to save his neck. If he does testify, I'll bet the farm he gets off.

[UCANSEE2]

why they didn't present evidence on how he got in and out.

My guess is because they didn't have any evidence on how he got in and out. Either they were hoping to have something before they got finished, or they flat out lied and hoped the jury would forget. (I would bet the latter).

[spectre]

The LE were just plain stupid! They thought DW was their man and the Van Dams fueled the flames.

By the time serious change of stories by the VD's were brought forth, it was just too late to call the show off, I think.

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