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WESTERFIELD TRIAL: Week Three - Day Four
San Diego Courtroom Trial | none

Posted on 06/19/2002 8:45:03 PM PDT by NatureGirl

Here's the new thread, all ready for Thursday.

Testimony recently discussed includes fingerprint evidence, as well as Westerfield's clean laundry. The Van Dam home was (strangely) devoid of fingerprints, except for a couple of latents that didn't match any of the pizza party people or, apparently, David Westerfield.

Westerfield's motorhome didn't contain any of his fingerprints, but did have one print from Danielle L. (the daughter of Westerfield's ex-girlfriend), Jennifer (a friend of Danielle L.), and a partial from Danielle Van Dam.

The prosecution said yesterday that they would be finished "in seven court days".


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: danielle; vandam; westerfield
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To: let freedom sing
Here is your reply to my questions on Diane Halfman's involvement and fingerprints.

-Could the fingerprint on the handrail be hers ?

YOUR RESPONSE:

No-- she was excluded-- all the "pizza guys" were-- in fact, they left no fingerprints, after pizza time. Go figure.

Do you see why it looks like you included her in the 'pizza guys' category? What I want you to answer is why do you say 'SHE WAS EXCLUDED'? Did they say that in court? No one else heard testimony stating Diane Halfman (seperate from the pizza guys) was excluded, that I know of.

I didn't get to hear the testimony, so that is why I am asking you.

561 posted on 06/20/2002 5:26:57 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: Rheo
Any idea who the high school friend of DVD's might be?

Not yet. I remember a photo and press release talking about him and a buddy driving around the desert handing out flyers. This statement you are referring to implies they were searching also, which they were told not to do.

562 posted on 06/20/2002 5:28:17 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: let freedom sing
Ignore post #561 then. Confusion on both our parts cleared up.
563 posted on 06/20/2002 5:30:15 PM PDT by UCANSEE2
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To: UCANSEE2
see 559. After reading the article about Halfman-- I almost expect she's an "honorary" pizza guy by now.
564 posted on 06/20/2002 5:32:51 PM PDT by let freedom sing
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To: NatureGirl
Actually, let me restate that - "bungling" by the LE.

worked in OJ case--will not work a 2nd time

565 posted on 06/20/2002 5:37:11 PM PDT by cynicalman
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To: UCANSEE2
Ignore post #561 then. Confusion on both our parts cleared up.

I think I added to the confusion as well. Sorry about that.

566 posted on 06/20/2002 5:40:49 PM PDT by nycgal
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To: cynicalman
worked in OJ case--will not work a 2nd time

Apples and oranges.

There may be good reason for a few LE to protect the van Dams and therefore need to point to someone else and then make it fit.

Scroll up a little and read about the friendship of retired SDPD, Diane Halfman, A FRIEND OF BRENDA AND DAMON'S. Darn those coincidences, huh? They're everywhere.

567 posted on 06/20/2002 5:45:02 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis
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To: NatureGirl
There was testimony today from one witness about certain "changes in procedure" for this case. There had to be meetings about these "changes". Why? Why couldn't the case be investigated just as it would be for any other missing/murdered victim?

I see nothing sinister about this. It is a big case. Large volume of evidence. Large number of staffers involved.

In my non-LE enforcement professional career, a boss would kick-off an event of similar magnitude, because of the importance. Get things right. Follow procedures, and establish new ones where necessary.

My take on the testimony of the LE and forensic people: They came across as well prepared professionals.

For posters constantly figuring that LE went straight to DW: Why did they wait nearly three weeks to arrest him, if they rushed to judgement?

How do I come to this position? It is called probability. It seems entirely possible that one or a few of the pieces of evidence could point to DW, by coincidence. It is statistically highly improbable that so many would point to him.

I am not as confident that the jury will see it this way. The evidence against OJ was stronger than against DW; a stupid jury had what was for them "reasonable doubt."

"Reasonable" is not the same as "none whatsoever."

568 posted on 06/20/2002 5:54:44 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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To: All; FresnoDA
Do any of you get to listen to Rick Roberts - I'm reading on another forum that his show for today may be very interesting - shall I name the forum or pass along the rumor? I don't even know when RR is on - anyone?
569 posted on 06/20/2002 5:58:28 PM PDT by mommya
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To: UCANSEE2
Do you know Diane's alibi for that evening? Does she not have one? I don't think anyone can explain away all the evidence that is piling up against DW.

Tell kim I have not seen any evidence yet..are we watching a different trial..the only thing is the blood..What is "word wrap"?

570 posted on 06/20/2002 6:02:46 PM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: mommya
He used to be on KFMB San Diego weekdays, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Now he is on all day during the trial and does some special segment with Channel 8 San Diego in the early evening.

The website KFMB might give the info.

571 posted on 06/20/2002 6:05:03 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis
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To: Southflanknorthpawsis; All
You think Feldman might have had some independant testing done?..Testimony of Jeff Graham:

15 Q. DID YOU COMPARE, SIR, ANY OF THE UNKNOWN LATENTS16 THAT YOU FOUND IN THE MOTOR HOME AGAINST ANY OF THE UNIDENTIFIED17 LATENTS YOU FOUND IN THE VAN DAM RESIDENCE?18 A. NO, I DIDN'T.

572 posted on 06/20/2002 6:07:03 PM PDT by Rheo
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To: sbnsd
My son worked as an Electrical Engineer ..as a consultant..he had benefits
573 posted on 06/20/2002 6:07:31 PM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: truth_seeker
For posters constantly figuring that LE went straight to DW: Why did they wait nearly three weeks to arrest him, if they rushed to judgement?

The finger was pointed at DW in the first weekend. Were they not treating him as a suspect without bothering to read him his rights? I'm sure someone else here will be more knowledgeable about that than I.

It is a big case. Large volume of evidence.

Bigger than what? Any other missing person case in Sad Diego? Once again, I'll ask (though I know I'm asking rhetorical questions) - why was this so special? Do children not go missing in San Diego?
574 posted on 06/20/2002 6:11:01 PM PDT by NatureGirl
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To: RnMomof7
I have not seen any evidence yet..

Im on the fence, but what about the blood evidence. starting to tilt toward maybe guilty

575 posted on 06/20/2002 6:12:02 PM PDT by cynicalman
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To: RnMomof7
Word wrap works like your word processor does when you're typing and the text fits between the margins instead of continuing off to the right until you hit the carriage control key (Enter key). Hope this helps, though a bit confusing
576 posted on 06/20/2002 6:12:05 PM PDT by nycgal
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To: Rheo
You think Feldman might have had some independant testing done?..

It sure is a thought. He has a few cards up his sleeve and I think we all just patiently wait to see what they are.

He did not come unprepared and he did not seek a speedy trial to be beaten.

I am anxiously awaiting the defense.

577 posted on 06/20/2002 6:12:40 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis
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To: FresnoDA
Fresno did you catch the comment about DW having blond hair in his undershorts? They were not the childs hair . Could it be DW had sex with an adult woman that night?

Why are they talking about all the "evidence" that is not related to this crime (that is not the chids hair etc)

578 posted on 06/20/2002 6:12:55 PM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: Rheo
OH-- I missed that. Good one!!!
579 posted on 06/20/2002 6:14:03 PM PDT by let freedom sing
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To: All
Regarding Danielle's prints found in her own room:

2 INTERIOR BEDROOM DOOR BELOW KNOB VICTIM'S BEDROOM, AND A SECOND3 TIME ON A CARD DOCUMENTED THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF THE DESK TOP4 NEXT TO THE BED VICTIM'S ROOM.

DVD's in Danielle's room..mentions this but no details follow on bedroom....only the doors and bannister where DVD's were found:

5 Q. DID YOU ALSO IDENTIFY HER FATHER IN HER BEDROOM?6 A. NOT ON EXHIBIT ONE BUT PROBABLY ON OTHER EXHIBITS.

580 posted on 06/20/2002 6:14:16 PM PDT by Rheo
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