Defense team set

The Modesto Bee ^ | Published: April 23, 2003, 06:26:41 PM PDT | John Cote'

[runningbear]

More to come...

[runningbear]

Pinging.....

[wimpycat]

I don't expect Scott to get bail. And if it takes two years to finish the trial, that's two years in the slammer for him to acquire a pasty white prison pallor.

[Grampa Dave]

This is good news: Thursday, police killed Earl Foster Jr. in a late-night shootout at a College Avenue shopping center. Foster, 40, had been wanted for executing a Pittsburg police detective, police said.

Sounds like the Modesto Police have been well trained and know exactly what to do when a Goron/Davis voter pulls a gun on them.

[runningbear]

LOL... guess you can look at in two ways, they take no prisoners, or it is them, not us....

[runningbear]

and he will be seeking the real killer just like OJ... ;o)

[Grampa Dave]

These are the best outcomes. No prisoners which the left wing lawyers will defend to your last tax $, and these dangerous killers are unable to kill again.

That cop killer will never kill another cop. Also, the city and county will not spend millions on defense lawyers lying to protect the worse in America. Then we as state tax payers will not spend the million $'s/ year on lawyers that it costs us for each killer on death row.

[Velveeta]

John Walsh Show today topic: Laci Peterson
http://www.johnwalsh.tv/html/topics/today.html

also

ABC Primetime Live tonight topic: Laci's friends speak out.

This morning on Good Morning America, it was stated that "sources" have told GMA that quite a bit of the evidence against Scott is on taped conversations between Scott and Amber.

[runningbear]

2 Suspects Killed By Modesto Police In Last Week
Police: No Use Of Excessive Force

2 Suspects Killed By Modesto Police In Last Week
Police: No Use Of Excessive Force

POSTED: 4:31 p.m. PDT April 23, 2003
UPDATED: 5:09 p.m. PDT April 23, 2003

MODESTO, Calif. -- Modesto police officers have been involved two deadly shootings in the past week, leaving some to wonder if officers are using excessive force.

Last week, Earl Foster Jr., a parolee wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting death of a Pittsburg officer, died in a gun battle with officers at College and Bowen avenues.

Eustolio Aguilar was killed late Tuesday when two gang unit officers opened fire in east Modesto.

"We had two officers who were responding to a life or death situation. Their main concern was to get out of that situation alive," Modesto Police Detective Denis Holmes said.

Officers stopped to talk to Aguilar and another man. Police said when then men were asked if they had any weapons, Aguilar didn't answer.

"With almost his back to the officers and turned around at this time, he raised up his shirt, reached in, and pulled out what we subsequently discovered to be a .356 revolver," Holmes said.

Police officials said the two shootings do not mean officers are using excessive force.

"I don't think there's any correlation. Last week was all just reacting to a call for help. Last night was a completely different situation," Modesto Police Sgt. Chris Fuzie said.

Both officers involved in Tuesday night's shooting are on administrative leave.

The Stanislaus County Disrtict Attorney's Office will review the case to determine if the shooting was justified.

[Grampa Dave]

Poor illegal alien, he couldn't afford a 357, "With almost his back to the officers and turned around at this time, he raised up his shirt, reached in, and pulled out what we subsequently discovered to be a .356 revolver,"

[RGSpincich]

Morning, rb. Thanks for the ping. Read somewhere that Laci and baby won't be released to the family for another week or so. Hope they haven't issued a Death Certificate yet. Don't they usually exhaust all efforts to establish cause of death before issuing the DC? I think the Petersons are poised to move on the house as soon as the DC is filed.

[BunnySlippers]

This morning on Good Morning America, it was stated that "sources" have told GMA that quite a bit of the evidence against Scott is on taped conversations between Scott and Amber.

That's interesting. One of the tabloids (I know, I know)did say that the police got her permission to tape their conversations.

[runningbear]

one last LEO follow up from last week.

Officers Gather to Honor Slain Pittsburg Detective
Detective's Cousin Describes Giacomelli As Devoted Family Man

Officers Gather to Honor Slain Pittsburg Detective
Detective's Cousin Describes Giacomelli As Devoted Family Man

POSTED: 12:19 p.m. PDT April 21, 2003
UPDATED: 12:23 p.m. PDT April 21, 2003

PITTSBURG, Calif. -- Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered in Pittsburg Monday to pay their final respects to Inspector Ray Giacomelli -- a homicide detective killed in the line of duty last week.

Giacomelli, 46, was shot and killed Tuesday in a home on Abbott Avenue as he was investigating a recent murder.

A funeral Mass celebrating the detective's life and career started at noon at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Giacomelli's cousin Ralph Hernandez read a prepared statement to reporters Monday morning in which he expressed the family's gratitude for the support it has received. He described his cousin as a devoted family man and dedicated law enforcement officer.

"He found joy and pleasure in serving the people as their police officer, sincerely trying to do his best and to be there for everybody," Hernandez said. "Although our loss and hurt will never go away, we know that Ray is with all of us in many other ways."

California Highway Patrol Commissioner Spike Helmick, whose own brother was killed in the line of duty about 15 years ago, said Giacomelli died while working to make his community safer.

"He gave the ultimate, which is his own life," Helmick said. "I don't think you can say anything higher about a person."

Giacomelli was found dead in a home belonging to Earl Foster Jr. Foster was wanted for questioning in connection with Giacomelli's death when he was killed Thursday in a shootout with law enforcement officers in Modesto.

Authorities said Foster opened fire on officers when they attempted to make contact with him.

Ray Giacomelli

[runningbear]

I heard that too, but pending all test to be done before hand...

[Sunshine55]

Funny, but when I see him in that pic playing golf, the first thing I think of is Eddie Haskell...

[HoHoeHeaux]

Thankd RB. I saw on another forum that Entertainment Weekly has some new pictures of Scott and Amber that were on TV last night. Does anyone know if they are posted on the web anywhere? One of them was taken from the back seat of a car, another had Scott with his arms around her. Uggh.

[Freedom2specul8]

~FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE FAILING MEMORIES (like myself!!)..A CHEAT SHEET~ (I think it was Howlin who came up with the idea of needing help for those of us who are getting forgetful..heh heh)

Deceptions and lies, part 1

... will add to is as we find new info.

[Freedom2specul8]

AMBER DENIES MAKING PHONECALL

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Amber Frey, 28, has not talked publicly since appearing at a news conference with Modesto police in January, although she has been offered $100,000 to tell her story.

``Amber called me this morning at 5:30 and said she didn't sleep all night,'' Frey said. ``She said people are reporting that she talked to Laci the night before Christmas Eve. It just upset her.''

Frey, who said he has been ``a buffer for Amber'' against the onslaught of media requests, said, ``All she did was come forward. She was a good kid to come forward. Now just because she doesn't want to give interviews or talk, they're making stuff up.''

[CheneyChick]

Just saw this one, too:

Modbee.com

Peterson pets in good hands

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By PATRICK GIBLIN
and JULISSA McKINNON
BEE STAFF WRITER

Scott and Laci Peterson's dog, mentioned frequently in news accounts about Laci's disappearance, is with Scott's family in San Diego.

And Scott and Laci's cats are about to be adopted by a friend of Laci's in Modesto.

This information, provided by Laci's friends, answers public questions about what happened to the golden retriever and two cats.

"There's a lot of concern about the welfare of those animals," Mike Rodriguez, director of Stanislaus County Animal Services, said Thursday. "I've received four calls just today. I've heard from people across the country about that."

Scott Peterson, arrested late last week in the slaying of his wife and unborn son, Conner, told Modesto police Christmas Eve that he last saw his wife at 9:30 a.m. that day as he left on a fishing trip and she prepared to go for a walk with McKenzie, their dog.

An hour later, a neighbor found the dog -- with muddy leash attached -- wandering in the neighborhood. She put the dog in the Petersons' yard, not thinking that anything was amiss.

Terri Western, a friend of Laci Peterson's family, said Wednesday: "I know the dog is safe with one of Scott's relatives."

She said McKenzie went to either a sister or brother of Scott Peterson's in Southern California. Calls to his family were not returned Wednesday.

Scott and Laci's cats are adult Siamese mixes named Siam and Gracie.

In February, when police went to search the Petersons' home a second time, Scott Peterson gave officers a bag of cat food as he left.

After that, Lori Ellsworth said, she stopped by her friend Laci's house at least every other day to feed the cats.

She said a growing brood of cats started showing up for the evening feeds on Covena Avenue. The city started to receive calls about all the cats, and animal control officers responded by setting traps -- but they did not catch any of the felines.

Tuesday night, Laci's friends captured Siam and Gracie.

The friends had gone to the Petersons' home for their ritual gathering of stuffed animals -- left at a memorial on the front lawn -- to be turned over to the Children's Crisis Center. Then the friends turned their attention to Siam and Gracie.

Lissa Loeffler said she coaxed them from under a bush with a bit of food, and trapped them in a covered wicker basket.

Rene Tomlinson said the cats were at a veterinarian's office Wednesday night to be checked out. Ellsworth said the cats would be released today to yet another friend, Stacey Boyers.

She will give the cats an indoor home and regular meals, the kind of care that Laci always provided, Ellsworth said.

Bee staff writer Patrick Giblin can be reached at 578-2347 or pgiblin@modbee.com.

Bee staff writer Julissa McKinnon can be reached at 578-2324 or jmckinnon@modbee.com.

Posted on 04/24/03 05:40:13
http://www.modbee.com/local/story/6605770p-7545046c.html

[runningbear]

Thanks for the pet update.. Glad they are in good hands.. ;o)