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EXPERT LINKS PORN TO WESTERFIELD'S SON!: (Feldman's Message To "The Damon"; Don't Leave Town!)
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| July 3, 2002
| KNBC
Posted on 07/03/2002 3:36:43 PM PDT by FresnoDA
Defense Hopes To Show Child Porn Wasn't Downloaded By Defendant
POSTED: 12:15 p.m. PDT July 3, 2002
UPDATED: 2:55 p.m. PDT July 3, 2002
SAN DIEGO -- A computer expert hired by David Westerfield's defense team said that at least some of the pornography seized from his home was downloaded by the defendant's son.
Marcus Lawson (pictured, right), president of Global CompuSearch of Spokane, Wash., testified Wednesday that he found two photographs of naked women and Japanese "anime" computer animations on the hard drive of a Gateway computer in an upstairs bedroom used by Westerfield's 18-year-old son, David Neal Westerfield. The former Customs Service agent said that a detailed analysis of the files showed the pornography was downloaded at about the same time someone was accessing an email account belonging to the younger Westerfield.
David A. Westerfield, 50, is charged with kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. He is also charged with misdemeanor possession of child pornography. Prosecutors have said the 80 or so images of child pornography taken from Westerfield's home indicate sexual interest in children.Defense attorneys are trying to show that the defendant is not responsible for the pornographic images -- including those of young children -- found on his computer equipment.
David A. Westerfield, a 50-year-old self-employed design engineer, is on trial for the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Danielle van Dam.
Lawson told jurors that he examined copies of hard drives, zip disks and compact disks made by police and took numerous screen captures -- essentially photographs of what came up on the computer monitor at a given time.
Defense attorney Steven Feldman asked Lawson if there was a theme to the animations.
"A considerable number of the screen prints showed bondage -- where women were tied in ropes," Lawson said.
A screen print of an e-mail to a DNWesthotmail.com, as quoted by Lawson, said: "Thanks for joining anime.com."
Lawson also confirmed screen prints the defense entered into evidence last week, that a computer in the office of Westerfield's house was used to access pornography on Feb. 4 at 4:47 p.m., when the defendant was busy with detectives.
Feldman mentioned last week's suggestion that the clock on the computer may have been doctored.
"Did you see any evidence that that happened on any of the computers you examined?" Feldman asked.
"No, I did not," Lawson answered. He said there's usually signs when a clock has been tampered with, such as files being accessed before they were created. Nothing like that was apparent on Westerfield's computers, he said.
Tuesday, San Diego police Detective Johnny Keene testified that he collected Westerfield from his Sabre Springs home that Monday around 3:40 p.m. and took him to the Northeastern substation in Rancho Penasquitos. The defendant remained there until approximately 11:30 p.m.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: 180frank; vandam; westerfield
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To: NatureGirl
Darn good quote on your profile
521
posted on
07/03/2002 9:36:41 PM PDT
by
demsux
To: demsux
I went out with the wife and kids to friends house tonight and blew up a bunch of fireworks, swam, barbequed and barbequed...what a BLAST...
No swinging (or trolling for strangers to bring home), but then I'm kind of an ole fashion guy
522
posted on
07/03/2002 9:41:55 PM PDT
by
demsux
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~
I like your bio
Maybe you like my profile because I'm such a sweet person.
523
posted on
07/03/2002 9:44:00 PM PDT
by
pyx
To: John Jamieson
I don't think that LE have ever even seen Barbara's car. She drove that night, but came back with Denise's "Husband" the next day to talk to police in his car. As I remember the story. I think LE might have gone to Barbara. It was Denise, not Barb, that went to the VDs the next day, with Andy (Denise's ex since 1-31) driving her there. I've never heard anything about what type of car either of them own.
524
posted on
07/03/2002 9:47:22 PM PDT
by
Karson
To: pyx
Yeah your
profile.. Thanks for the correction.
LOL How sweet are you pyx?
I was going to ask you this the other day....did you lurk at fr very long before you registered or have you had a previous handle?
To: pyx
PS, wrt:
I have complete Faith in Christ Jesus and encourage all good men to seek His Light and Guidance. ,
How much faith do you think DW has right now? Do you think he has the same faith you do? Do you think his life has been Godly? We were talking not too long ago about the VD's godless lifestyle, so it would be interesting to get your "input" on this as well.
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~
How much has feldman even admitted to Feldman is not on trial.
as dw's behaviour other than he HAD to admit he was in the bar
Last time i checked (this afternoon), it's still lawful to be in a bar , at least in Texas.
that he had to admit being drunk and drove home drunk
That is against the law. But the charge is kidnap and murder.
and he HAD TO admit that he was traveling all over the country side
What law prohibits that ?
and he HAD TO admit that there was child porn on the puter
It was there, no doubt. the question is: wa it David Alan or David Neil's porn ?
and he HAD TO admit there were fibers on both the body and the MH.
Cite ?
Character witnesses? People that hang out at bars with him?
See above. I've met more christian folk in bars than I've ever met in church.
Kim, I don't think I've ever called anybody an idiot. Please don't ruin my record.
To: FresnoDA
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Also known as Svelte Ninja Dave Fres, you're still the best!!
528
posted on
07/03/2002 9:56:15 PM PDT
by
Jaded
To: Jaded
Do we see a pattern here? Male pattern balding ?
To: Karson
I don't think I would have made that up. It's got to be in Barb's testimony.
To: John Jamieson
Whoops, there is no Barb's testimony. Now, I'm totally confused. Sorry
To: dread78645
Were all gonna be in need of the MIB neuralizer after this trial is over. BTW, great post
532
posted on
07/03/2002 10:00:52 PM PDT
by
GoRepGo
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~
Why does it matter to you? You already said that you don't judge people by Christian standards if they aren't Christians. I think your average pagan-on-the-street would say that Westerfield's life is a lot more "moral" than the VD's lifestyle. Many people still feel that honoring a vow is a moral thing to do, even if they aren't Christians.
To: dread78645
Yeah, written standing alone or point by point it wouldn't make sense..The context of my post was to point out that we don't know NEAR as much about dw as we do the Vd's..I find that strange. He was forced to tell or had to tell what we he did that weekend. Fine..But we don't know much about his prior history..but oh boy we know lots about the vd history. The first paragraph of
this post, the issue about DW being nice... started it. How does anyone know whether that is true or not? DW and his attny has not revealed thus far, much about his history.. see? Now, for whatever reason..maybe they don't think it's necessary..I have no clue..
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~
LOL How sweet are you pyx?
Just as sweet as can be.
I was going to ask you this the other day....did you lurk at fr very long before you registered or have you had a previous handle?
As I answered on a previous thread, it might be better if the "some" focus on the topic of the thread instead of the individuals participating on the thread. This is after all, supposed to the fun.
535
posted on
07/03/2002 10:03:54 PM PDT
by
pyx
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~; Jim Robinson
this is awkward ... I didn't notice it. But I'd think it's rather useful to read the comment without seeing the name respond to.
The Idea, not the personality.
To: Politicalmom
Why does it matter to you? Why does pyx's opinion matter to me?
Many people still feel that honoring a vow is a moral thing to do, even if they aren't Christians.
Yep..that's true. WOuld like to see people discuss DW's lifestyle once in a while..but hey, that's fine. Just focus on the victims parents..not a problem. (/sarcasm off)
To: pyx
You are revealing more about yourself..the more ya speaketh.
To: dread78645
I posted the link ucansee was replying too.. here's the correct link. Too tired now.. :)
#263 I'm gone for the night..zzzzzzzzzz
To: ~Kim4VRWC's~
Here's hoping he speaketh more!!
540
posted on
07/03/2002 10:24:37 PM PDT
by
Rheo
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