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Interesting. In light of the 3 killings that are proven to be by the same attacker, I would think folks that have nothing to hide would be eager to clear themselves of suspicion. PLUS there was yet another murder that is still being checked to see if it was by the serial suspect...

"I don't think that's credible evidence to target someone. It's been proven time and again that this type of targeting is bad police work," Mr. Cook said. In addition, "the people who have come forward would appear to have been coerced."
Mr. Kohler, 44, a Baton Rouge welder, said it was suggested by officers that if he refused to voluntarily take the test, his name could become publicly known in connection to the case.
A warrant was filed in November to force Mr. Kohler to submit to a swabbing. A judge issued the warrant based on a 20-year-old burglary conviction – for which Mr. Kohler received a pardon – and tips from two unnamed people. Mr. Kohler also was targeted because he once worked for a company that had a shop on the street where the cellphone of the killer's first known victim was found.
"It was either submit or get arrested," Mr. Kohler said.
Lynne Marino, the mother of victim Pam Kinamore, said Mr. Kohler was tested because he openly made comments that investigators were on the wrong track.
"I don't know if they used strong-arm tactics in their methods, but I do know the reason they tested him was because he shot his mouth off about knowing more than what he did," Ms. Marino said. "He made himself suspicious."
At that time, fewer than 15 men had refused to provide DNA samples, "the overwhelming majority being more than eager to be formally eliminated from suspicion," according to the warrant.
Only Mr. Kohler's refusal has become public.

Dragnet for DNA assailed - Louisiana man, ACLU
oppose sampling; serial killer hunt defended

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"I don't think that's credible evidence to target someone. It's been proven time and again that this type of targeting is bad police work," Mr. Cook said. In addition, "the people who have come forward would appear to have been coerced."

Mr. Kohler, 44, a Baton Rouge welder, said it was suggested by officers that if he refused to voluntarily take the test, his name could become publicly known in connection to the case.

A warrant was filed in November to force Mr. Kohler to submit to a swabbing. A judge issued the warrant based on a 20-year-old burglary conviction – for which Mr. Kohler received a pardon – and tips from two unnamed people. Mr. Kohler also was targeted because he once worked for a company that had a shop on the street where the cellphone of the killer's first known victim was found.

"It was either submit or get arrested," Mr. Kohler said.

Lynne Marino, the mother of victim Pam Kinamore, said Mr. Kohler was tested because he openly made comments that investigators were on the wrong track.

"I don't know if they used strong-arm tactics in their methods, but I do know the reason they tested him was because he shot his mouth off about knowing more than what he did," Ms. Marino said. "He made himself suspicious."

At that time, fewer than 15 men had refused to provide DNA samples, "the overwhelming majority being more than eager to be formally eliminated from suspicion," according to the warrant.

Only Mr. Kohler's refusal has become public.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Louisiana ping list!. . .don't be shy.

Man, they got two of the statist shibboleths in one story:

"I know it's a constitutional right, but I feel like if you have nothing to hide, why would you raise a big stink?"

"Due to the circumstances of the case where this individual can strike again, time is of the essence. If this can save somebody's life, I think the public will have no problems," he said.

Geez, to think he forgot For The Children. I guess the Fifth is dead now too. The police publicly revealing your name as uncooperative because you refuse to give testimony about yourself.

Take the swabbing or go to jail or be smeared publicly. Even though one has nothing to hide, one is STILL suspected of being guilty until PROVEN innocent. Get ENOUGH 'presumed guilty' people giving in to these kinds of tactics, and you'll find it becomes SOP for a LOT MORE crime investigations.

The ACLU's Joe Cook is always on the cutting edge of the leftist agenda. He's also behind the elimination of prayer at high school football games. I've been working on an article about this guy. So far, I haven't been able to find a photo of him for my online presentation. If anybody here has a link or a photo of him, I'd really appreciate it if you posted it. Thanks.