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Charges Dropped Against Matt Baker

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I saw interesting news this morning that the charges against Matt Baker, who I recently wrote about, have been dropped.

Apparently, Texas state law says that if a suspect hasn’t been indicted by a grand jury within 180 days from the time of their arrest, the suspect can file a motion with the court for the charges to be dropped. And apparently Matt Baker’s attorney did just that, and the motion was granted.

The district attorney can still charge Matt Baker with murder at any time, and bring him before a grand jury.

The DA says the case will remain open.

Matt Baker’s attorney, however, says the DA made a statement that they need more evidence.

Kari’s mom, however, says:

I have been assured by the district attorney’s office that this changes nothing. I have full confidence that the DA’s office will eventually take this to the grand jury and go to trial.

(Source).

Google Searches

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It is endlessly fascinating to see what brings people to my blog, and website.

Today one person searched for “what happen after two years of life insurance if no lies are found”

Hmmm, does it make you think this is an honest person?

Hans Reiser: “I’m Not Consistent”

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I found this statement by Hans Reiser made during his on-going trial quite interesting:

“I am not consistent in my thinking,” the defendant [Hans Reiser] testified.

“That’s the hallmark of lying, isn’t it?” [prosecutor] Hora replied.

“That’s the hallmark of real people,” the defendant [Hans Reiser] responded (source).

I personally think prosecutor Paul Hora said it right on the money. If you want to read my opinion on this case, click here.

Daniel Wade Moore: Mistrial

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I wrote about Daniel Wade Moore back in back in November of 2005. Daniel Wade Moore’s original conviction was thrown out, and his new trial began in February.

Today after six days of deliberation, the jury was hung, and the new trial was declared a mistrial nine years to the day Karen Tipton was found dead.

How ironic is that?

After the trial, the jury’s vote was 4-4-4, with 4 being undecided (source). After deliberations, 8 people were for acquitting Daniel Moore, but 4 people were hold outs so it looks like this will go to trial for a third time.

I was happy to hear that 8 people were for acquittal. I can’t believe they will try this for a 3rd time.

A Day In the Life of Drew

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Greta Van Susteren aired a segment yesterday titled A Day In the Life of Drew Peterson. I just caught the tail end of it. It’s a three part series online of Drew showing you around his home, talking about life as a dad, and what it has been like to be Drew right now.

Thanks to those of you who told me it was online this morning.

I found the video footage fascinating, but probably not why most of you would think. It wasn’t because of what Drew was saying, or what raised my eyebrows, but instead, it was thinking of how other people would perceive this video. That is what interested me.

Read moreFor those who have doubts, I suspect they will have more doubts now than ever after watching just how human Drew is here, and for those who have branded him guilty, they will likely watch this video with discerning eyes, anger and disgust that Stacy is no longer in her children’s lives.

Regardless of where you stand on the pendulum, sit back and try to watch this video with fresh, unbiased eyes. Give yourself a clean slate. Think as if you never heard of Drew before today. What do you see?

I suspect most people will be taken back at how normal of a life Drew Peterson actually lives. He is the neighbor next door. He is a man tending to the needs of his children. Most people would say without knowing Drew’s circumstance that he is a really nice guy!

You see is a man who is human, who is actually quite likable (if I dare be honest) in this video. He opens up his home to show you he lives like the rest of us. He trying to get people to connect with him, and I think this will be powerful. It won’t be as easy to convict him as guilty, to see him as a monster after you see how lives–much like the rest of us.

Drew shows you his best side here, of course, and we can’t forget that, but you can see how he managed to charm so many people for so long and how he got away with it. You can see why Drew had friends and believers early on. Not everyone saw the controlling side of Drew, I can promise you that.

If Drew wronged you, let’s say, and you told people who knew this Drew, guess who they would doubt? It isn’t him. You can be sure of that. I’ve seen this happen one too many times. People who take things at face value would likely come to Drew’s defense, sadly, and it’s not surprising. Who can fault them?

That is what is so chilling and fascinating all the same…seeing the other side of Drew Peterson that the media hasn’t revealed until now. Life is taking it’s toll on Drew. Being a house dad wasn’t what he bargained for. That’s for sure, and it shows.