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To: cynicalman
You are going to need some strong DIRECT evidence that she was in the MH at some other time.

The fingerprint is direct evidence she was in the MH. It does not tell us when she was there or that she was murdered or held prisoner there. We know she was in DW's house. We know the MH was often parked very close to Danielle's house where she was allowed to walk and play. In my book, that is reasonable doubt.

I think DW might have done it. But it has not been proven beyond a resonable doubt -- yet.

The sad thing is, we may never know who did it.

156 posted on 06/20/2002 8:48:36 AM PDT by BigBobber
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To: BigBobber
You are going to need some strong DIRECT evidence that she was in the MH at some other time.

I still think the "dog scratch" incident at the park will come into play for the defense. IF she got scratched by the dog at the park AND DW put a band-aid on it for her, then this case is closed.

171 posted on 06/20/2002 9:09:00 AM PDT by demsux
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To: BigBobber; cynicalman
You are going to need some strong DIRECT evidence that she was in the MH at some other time.

The fingerprint is direct evidence she was in the MH

"Direct Evidence -- Gives direct proof of a material fact. Examples: A witness who sees the suspect stab a murder victim; OR, a DNA match of a suspect with body fluid found on victim.

Circumstantial Evidence -- Indirect proof of a material fact. Examples: fingerprints found at the crime scene; a witness hears a gunshot, turns the corner and sees a man with a smoking gun standing over a body. Note: Contrary to popular belief, MOST cases are tried on only circumstantial evidence.

Corroborative Evidence -- Evidence which backs up previous evidence by showing the witness' reliability."

201 posted on 06/20/2002 9:45:44 AM PDT by let freedom sing
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