[Cicero]

Not enough here to tell. For instance, what does "tape" mean. If it means something like duct tape or wrapping tape, and it was tightly wrapped and stuck to itself, then I don't see how that could have possibly happened while the baby was drifting around under water. If it was loosely festooned around the neck, then it's possible.

Presumably the prosecutors have turned the factual material over to the defense but have their own theories which they will keep to themselves until the trial.

[Howlin]

As I said, Geraldo said it was nylon and twine, loosely around the neck.

And in the report, the cut was described as a "tear."