During the month of August, I will be concentrating on those cases where children (of any age, whether it be teenagers or adults) who kill one or both of their parents.
Patricia Columbo
Michael Yowell
Sarah Johnson
Christopher Porco
Lyle and Eric Menendez
Re: Christopher Porco
Please look closely at the picture posted.
Those educated in psychology or even some training
in psychology, will understand what I mean. This picture speaks volumes.
It appears defendant is in disassociate state (removed), and his defense counsel is asborbing the verdict (showing emotions/by expression). It apears defendant has no feelings/remorse… It is a very hard job to defend those accussed, my hats off to everyone involved in the court system– (judges, court reporters, bailiffs,prosicutors, defense attorneys, investigators, police off., legal asst., etc.) for having to see, hear, and understand the true meaning of the entire trail/case.
They all hear, “all” the details, nothing left hiden to court/and reps. of court. Many times judges will ask that “this matter be taken up; outside of the jury.”
And then makes rulings of the court for the jury not be allowed to hear ! These remarks can change the entire trail/case.
Look how many this year has been released from prision due to error, and dna cleared them and set them free.
It is a shame–jury’s should be able to hear everything–”nothing” hidden, good or bad.
In order to make sure our system gets and convicts the right person; everything I feel should be allowed to be heard by the jury, same as court personal get to hear everything. I believe this is important, that the right defendant be tried and not just anyone–to apeaze the families of the crime. It is almost be victimized twice !
By: Stacy on March 9, 2008
at 7:12 pm
Stacy
You dont know what you are talking about….what kind of armchair psychology is that….do you even know what a dissociative state is???
By: Karen on August 12, 2008
at 4:17 pm
Josh killed his grandmother with a clawhammer. He was 14. he pled guilty because the family wanted him to and recieved 25 to life. He was indeed a very sick child and was never given a competency evaluation. He was seen by several doctors for the purpose of sentencing and was said to have severe mental disturbances. he went to an adult prison at 15. why would his lawyer have him plead guilty? why was he not tried by a jury. Why was he not afforded a competency evaluation. And why will no one help him? The legal system failed this young boy in boundary county.
By: donna on December 29, 2008
at 11:20 am