That is horrible, and I'm so sorry for you and your family.
Many people think that if you have the truth on your side, a trial will happen, and you'll win.
They have no idea how variable the legal system is. They think it's nearly impossible for judges and lawyers to be inept or biased.
Thank you very much Brooke.
It was an absolutely brutal and heinous murder that occurred at my mother’s home while his fiancé and my mom were at church (he wanted to just rest - long week). I had left for my Jr. year of college just 2 weeks prior.
It took us 9 months to even get a productive lead, which came through Silent Witness once reward hit $40K. The one that got acquitted (career criminal) knew what he was doing to cover their tracks.
Once we finally got grand jury indictments (DNA matches on evidence) the uphill challenge had just begun. Just getting items found at the scene into evidence and witnesses to testify can be incredibly difficult, especially if they’re scared.
I abhor shows like Law & Order, etc. because it’s nothing like that. Every part of prosecuting murder is tedious, God bless homicide prosecutors. Beyond a reasonable sits right next to no doubt…
I had just turned 22, my brother 28 (running 3yr old business). The trials and appeals weren’t over and done with until I was 34 and the AZ Supreme Court denied his final appeal (barring new significant evidence).
Everyone has major challenges in life, but ones like these steal from families the most precious thing in this world.
I hope and pray none of you ever have to bury your children and for all of you that have, I pray for your inner peace (I’d say understanding too, but I’ve not found that over the last 25yrs).