[truth_seeker]

I believe that the little girl was being sexually abused by her dad..she died accidently and because an autopsy would have outed that they had the kidnapping..

I direct this remark directly to you mainly. Your profile says you are/were a RN in alcohol detoxification.

I believe in a fairly high probability that DAW had an alcohol problem, and commited it in a full blackout. Evidence for alcohol problem:

1. DUI 1996
2. Susan L. left him over drinking in 2002 (alcoholism gets worse in six years)
3. Not remembering the drive home from Dad's-truthful
4. My synthesis of these facts

The defense has filed a motion, for use on appeal, which profers an alternate defense: intoxication.

Let the factfinding crowd research that, a bit.

[EllaMinnow]

Great to see your posts again.

[Henrietta]

The defense has filed a motion, for use on appeal, which profers an alternate defense: intoxication.

I don't think so. Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to intentional murder.

[longjack]

Will they use that as an alibi? He couldn't have done it if he was that drunk.

Could a drunk in a blackout enter a home they were never in and be so stealthful not to disturb anyone? Driving home, almost a habit, automatic, while blacked out, I could understand. Abducting and killing a girl is another matter.

interesting point.

longjack

[cyncooper]

And his former girlfriend testified that she broke up with him due to his heavy drinking.

[UCANSEE2]

I believe in a fairly high probability that DAW had an alcohol problem, and commited it in a full blackout.

T.S. How did a DRUNK to the point of BLACKOUT man get into the VD home, kidnap/kill the girl, and get her out without anyone, the dog, Damon, the boys, noticing, and while NOT LEAVING ONE SCRAP of TRACE EVIDENCE.

I mean, otherwise, I would be with you. I could see due to the motions and such, but how can you explain away what I asked?

[RnMomof7]

How did a very drunk man get in and out of an occupied strange house without making a noise...bumping into something..losing his balance and touching something ......in short how did a 200+ lb man become more mobile and flexible and thoughtful than a sober 150 lb man in most situations

IF you can tell me that I will consider your position...

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[RnMomof7]

Just one more thought ..there is no evidence that DW IS an alcoholic...there is evidence he is an alchol abuser.. ( not unusual)....

I have seen Alcohol assessments done on many DWI's that were not found to be alcoholic.

Now he may be an alcooholic..but I would not make that diagnosis till I had all the information..BTW in my experience ..I have seen alot of college ETOH abusers have black outs.....

I think if the DA thought that was posssible he would have followed that premesis...