David Westerfield, accused killer of Danielle van Dam, preliminary hearing

San Diego Headline News ^ | 3-12-02 | Staff writer

[today]

Westerfield Preliminary Hearing

SAN DIEGO, CA - The preliminary hearing in the case against David Westerfield began Monday. Mr. Westerfield is charged with kidnapping and killing seven year old Danielle van Dam February 2nd of this year.

Much information was revealed during the hearing. First, it was suggested that Danielle's father may have vacuumed an area of the house before investigators had an opportunity to collect potential evidence. Second, Mr. Westerfield had scratches on his arm (photos at bottom) that he claimed were injuries suffered while trying to dig out his motorhome that became stuck in the sand. Another interesting piece of information that came out is that the lead investigator, SDPD Lieutenant Jim Collins, stated that he was not aware of blood evidence that was collected from the van Dam home. The hearing is scheduled to resume on Tuesday.

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[AppyPappy]

It's going to hard to pin this one on him.

[Amore]

Just FYI, there's a couple of thread going on this already.

[FresnoDA]

There are numerous VD threads already running, and PRIME NEWS sure isn't BREAKING ANYTHING....LOL

[spectre]

Which thread are we supposed to be on with you? sw

[Shermy]

Vacuum, blood evidence - what is the truth? You're a lawyer, what do you think?

I think that the police saw a vacuum in the house. The Defense Attroney converts this into actual "vacuuming" and insinuates it occured after the kidnapping.

Another thing is the "blood in the home." this assumes there was blood in the home. Maybe, but it could be just a defense lawyers testing of witnesses and spinning.

[FresnoDA]

Hmmmm...this thread is really taking off. Good job!!

[tutstar]

bump

[rmvh]

Re your #2...It's going to hard to pin this one on him.

Altho some porn on his machine he has a typically clear life record..... Is he guilty of this horror? Please, no more Salem witch hunts and no more political kangaroo courts like they have everywhere today in P.C.Mass.

[Amore]

Hmmmm...this thread is really taking off. Good job!!

Good one!

[Eva]

Could those scratches be bite marks?

[scholar]

Could those scratches be bite marks?

There is a big difference between scratches and bites. Scratches are very superficial. A bite wound will cause a puncture wound which is more severe.

[HoHoeHeaux]

Is this the active thread now? They are talking blood stain evidence at the hearing now.

PS What happened to the other threads?

[MizSterious]

Pulled. You'd have to ask the admin moderators why.

[FresnoDA]

Now this is a more "tame" version of a VD thread....LOL

[bvw]

Is it that there shall be silence from the lambs?

[tutstar]

The other threads are gone...couldn't tell you why, don't know. It's a shame there was a lot of info about the hearing on them.

[Mrs.Liberty]

doubt it

[FresnoDA]

Hey "today" you are famous...you are the only VD thread still standing. By the way, other than your opening post, do you have any comments???? Enquiring minds want to know....FresnoDA

[Mrs.Liberty]

At your leisure, would you repost your transcript? thanks!