[Catspaw]

Oh, I hope they cop a plea, but I have a feeling one or both of them are going to try a "crazy" defense. She'd still have to be questioned by law enforcement (local, state, federal) extensively and would have to testify at the prelim. From what we've heard, she's a very cooperative witness with a vivid memory, but it's still traumatic.

Physically, she looks well, and she sure has grown (kids that age just sprout, don't they?), but she and her family have a lot of healing to do. And I do hope to hell that the copter I heard hovering over her house last night stopped so they could get some sleep.

[Illbay]

If the choppers don't stop, maybe Pres. Bush could authorize a little fly-by of some fighters?

[twigs]

Actually, I'm glad they have that level of protection. I've read in the past that when a family goes through this type of public trauma, it makes them ripe for repeat events. Some families have had to go into hiding for protection.

[SarahW]

Well, he *is* crazy. He should be locked up all the same...and should have been before he comitted a crime.


I'm with Mark Furhman - not meaning to put words in his mouth - but be pointed out the danger to society of letting loonies run around unchecked.

FWIW, He may not only have triggered mental illness via drug use, but he also made jewelry... the heavy metals and solvents used can cause brain damage and neuro-psychiatric illness. He was mad as a march hare.