Admitting to Kidnapping & Human Trafficking Will Joran and Paulus Van der Sloot Be Arrested After Joran’s Interview With Greta Van Susteren

Will there be ramifications to Joran Van der Sloot’s admission that he sold Natalee Holloway for $10,000 and in the process admitted to kidnapping and human trafficking? Did Joran implicate his father in a crime, let alone the many other names he mentioned during the interview that he claimed had knowledge or participated in the crime and cover up?

In the wake of Joran Van der Sloot’s interview with Greta Van Susteren and “On the Record” will Aruban prosecutors look to arrest Joran and his father Paulus Van der Sloot for kidnapping and human trafficking? Joran Van der Sloot following the interview claimed that he was just lying and it never happened. However, should Aruban prosecutors arrest Joran and his father and look into the admission that the one time suspect made? It is not as though the “human trafficking” theory was not made a while back with regards to Natalee’s disappearance. Just recently, Joran Van der Sloot was also caught on video tape in Thailand discussing sex trade and human trafficking in a Thai hotel room. Alas, that was a lie too? All of his stories cannot be lies …

Will the Aruban prosecutor do his job and either prove or disprove Joran Van der Sloot’s latest admission to what  occurred in the case of missing Natalee Holloway? How many times is Joran Van der Sloot allowed to confess to a crime, only to then say he was lying? Hans Mos has a responsibility to follow up on these admissions as well as other new evidence that has come forward.

As his own US attorney Joe Tacopina stated, “he’s a sick kid”.  If as Tacopina said that Joran is incapable of telling the truth then why does he or any of the other attorney representing Joran Van der Sloot think that the “sick kid” was telling them the truth? Why wouldn’t the converse also he true when Joran states that he had nothing to do with Natalee’s disappearance? If Joran is a liar as Tacopina states, then one must also believe that he lied to his attorneys in saying that he was innocent of any crime with regarding to the disappearance of Natalee.

In a letter from Natalee Holloway’s family attorney to the Aruban Prosecutor Hans Mos, John Q. Kelly stated the following:

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Grandmother of 8 Year Old Arizona Boy Who Killed Father & Friend Says Boy was “Capable” of Murder, Mom Says He Loved his Dad

Earlier this month we were presented with the shocking and unbelievable horror that an 8 year old St. Johns, AZ boy fatally shot his father, Vincent Romero, 29, and Timothy Romans, 39, of San Carlos with a .22-caliber rifle. The 8 year old boy was charged with two counts of premeditated murder.

The double murder case has already taken some bizarre turns in that first police interrogated the 8 year old boy getting the minor to confess without having a lawyer, parent or guardian present. Then more recently the prosecutor looked to drop one of the murder counts against the 8 year old. Now, the grandparents of the 8 year old boy accused of the double murder stated that the boy was “capable” of committing such crimes.

In documents released Wednesday by the Apache County prosecutor’s office, St. Johns police Chief Roy Melnick said that Liz Romero, also known as Liz Castillo, shouted out angrily when she was told the boy would be arrested in the Nov. 5 killings.

“I knew this would happen,” she said. “They were too hard on (the boy). I knew (the boy) did it. He spent the night in my bed cuddling up to me. I had a feeling he did it. If any 8-year-old boy is capable of doing this it’s (the boy).”

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Is Jury Close to Verdict in case of Internet-Cyber Bullying Trial of Lori Drew?

In the end, no justice for Megan and a foolish LA jury has now created legal precedent for cyber bullying …

The internet-cyber bullying case of 49 year old Missouri mom Lori Drew could be coming to a final verdict soon. Lori Drew was accused of one count of conspiracy and three counts of accessing computers without authorization. She could be sentenced to as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts. Jurors stated that they have reached a partial verdict. Please tell me these jurors are not going to act like cowards and let Lori Drew off the hook.

(13 year old Megan Meier)

Lori Drew, an adult purposely and willfully bullied 13-year-old neighbor Megan Meier in to hanging herself. As Drew wrote, that the world would be better off without her. Prosecutors allege that Drew created the false identity of Josh Evans in a cruel MySpace hoax to communicate on line with Megan Meire. A hoax that ended in the death of a 13 year old minor, Megan Meier

Lori Drew, 49, is accused of conspiracy and accessing computers without authorization for her alleged role in a scheme to create a phony profile of a teenage boy on the MySpace social networking Web site to harass 13-year-old neighbor Megan Meier. Drew has pleaded not guilty to one count of conspiracy and three counts of accessing computers without authorization. She could be sentenced to as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts. Megan, who was being treated for depression, hanged herself in 2006 after receiving a message that the world would be better off without her. Prosecutors charged Drew under the Computer Use and Fraud Act, which in the past has been used in hacking and trademark theft cases. The terms prohibit the use of phony names and harassment of other MySpace members.

UPDATE I: JURY OF COWARDS … Convict Lori Drew of 3 Lesser Charges What is up with Los Angeles juries in that they are incapable of actually finding some one guilty of murder? The LA jury in the Lori Drew Internet-Cyber bullying case of Megan Meier were unable to convict Drew on the main conspiracy charge that lead to Meier’s death. Were the jurors COWARDS or STUPID? How could anyone following this case not think that “Lori Drew did not access a computer  without authorization to inflict emotional distress on young Megan Meier”.

AP – Lori Drew, right, and her daughter Sarah Drew arrive at federal court Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Los Angeles …

The Los Angeles federal court jury rejected felony charges of accessing a computer without authorization to inflict emotional distress on young Megan Meier. However, the jury found defendant Lori Drew guilty of three counts of the lesser offense of accessing a computer without authorization. Each count is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. The jurors could not reach a verdict on a conspiracy count, and U.S. District Court Judge George Wu declared a mistrial on the charge. It was not known if she would be retried. She could have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison if convicted of the four original counts. Prosecutors said Drew violated the MySpace terms of service by conspiring with her young daughter and a business assistant to create a fictitious profile of a teen boy on the MySpace social networking site to harass Megan.

UPDATE II: Lori Drew Found Guilty of Misdemeanor Charges, but Not Felony Charges

What message did this clueless and guttless jury just send the rest on the internet world? Some how the jury thought it a compromise to convict on 3 misdemeanors, but not the felony charge? What were these jurors thinking, other than the fact that they were not. This was a ground breaking internet legal case and the jurors blew it. They have just effectively created precedent to say its okay for cyber bullying on the internet where already too many things have gotten out of control.

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Caylee Anthony Still Missing … Judge to Rule on Gag Order … Padilla to Begin Searching Again and Anthony Family Prefers TES Searches over Bounty Hunter

Gag orders, Padilla new searches and Anthony family prefers TES searches … OH MY!!!

As Caylee Anthony continues to be missing since June 2008, the drama seems to continue to take center stage rather than search efforts to finding Caylee. On Tuesday  Judge Stan Strickland delayed a ruling on placing a gag order on the case of arrested and indicted tot mom Casey Anthony and her kissing 3 year old daughter Caylee. The drama continues … However, all the cameras, all the media attention, all the craziness and the 3 Ring Circus goes away if tot mom Casey Anthony just admits what happened and what she knows. That would be Casey Anthony telling the truth for once.

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A state attorney has requested that Circuit Judge Stan Strickland limit statements by prosecutors, defense attorneys, Orange County investigators and the family of defendant Casey Anthony in the case.

Lawyers for both sides agreed that any gag order should be more narrowly tailored and the judge said he hoped to rule by Wednesday.

Defense attorneys have stated that there has been continual leeas of information by the state, yet defense attorney Baez has had no issue going on local and national TV himself. Will there be a gag order? It is certain the media does not want there to be.

Orange County Assistant State’s attorney Jeff Ashton said at Tuesday’s hearing that the girl’s grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony, should be able to discuss their belief that Caylee is alive and their efforts to find her.

Defense attorney Jose Baez said the state has leaked much more information. But Ashton detailed several national television appearances Baez made that he said were designed to influence jurors.

Judge’s Ruling On Gag Order Expected In Casey Anthony Case

WESH: Baez Plans To Fight Casey Case Gag Order; Also: Padilla Plans Return To Search For Caylee

UPDATE I: JUDGE DENIES GAG ORDER

A judge is refused to issue a gag order in the case that had been requested by prosecutors, Wednesday afternoon.

Defense attorney Jose Baez said he should be allowed to continue to speak freely. Baez lashed out at prosecutors Tuesday, blaming them for trying the case through the media.

UPDATE II: Judge denies gag order in Casey Anthony case

A judge today denied the state’s request to prohibit the main players in the Casey Anthony case - her attorney, prosecutors, and her parents - from making public comments.

Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland ruled the legal standard had not been met to issue a gag order in the case.

“The State Attorney’s office argued that the defense team, as well as the Anthony family’s lust for the ‘limelight’ may well sabotage the potential jury pool when the case is ultimately tried. While this argument has some appeal it does not rise to the level of being a serious and imminent threat to the administration of justice,” Strickland wrote in his three-page order. “Further, this court is confident that even with a ‘gag order’ the publicity and media attention would continue unabated.”

In other new, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Bounty Hunter Leonard Padilla will be returning to Orlando, FL to search for Caylee Anthony. It is being reported that Padilla has received $50K in donations from an anonymous source.

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Non-Profit Org? Hardly Holy Land Foundation Found Guilty of all Counts of Illegally Funneling $12 million to the Palestinian Terrorist Goup Hamas

The Holy Land Foundation, an organization masquerading as a non-profit has been found guilty on all counts as being a profit center for a terrorist organization. Holy Land Foundation was found guilty of illegally funneling more than $12 million to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Whether you agree with President GWB or not this verdict is a major victory for the president and the war on terror.

After more than 15 years of investigation and two trials, the Holy Land Foundation and five of its former organizers were found guilty of illegally funneling more than $12 million to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

The verdicts by a Dallas federal jury are a significant victory for the Justice Department, which streamlined its case after a mistrial last year and worked hard to carefully educate jurors on the complex evidence presented in the massive case.

Guilty verdicts were read on 108 separate charges.

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Ask and You Shall Receive … Child Killer Marco Allen Chapman Asked for Death and Kentucky Executed his Wish

Ask and you shall receive …

Marco Allen Chapman, a confessed child killer requested that he be put to death and resisted all efforts of appeal for the crimes he committed in 2002. Chapman, setting aside the fact that he is a child killer, one almost has to give Marco Allen Chapman some credit as to taking some responsibility of punishment for his crimes. He asked to be put to death and fought for the right to fire his attorneys to clear the way. Why waste the courts time and the tax payers money when Chapman knew what he did, knew he was guilty and wanted to be put to death. His wish was finally granted last night.

Chapman was executed by lethal injection Nov. 21, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m. CST at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, Ky., for the murders of two children in the northern Kentucky town of Warsaw.

Read here regarding the unprecedented case in Kentucky posing the question of whether a defendant can waive all his rights and request an execution. In the end of course there were misguided individuals who wanted to go against an individuals wishes due to their anti-death penalty agenda. There were the misguided souls at Amnesty International that would actually want to fight against a private citizens request and right to the death penalty.

The state of Kentucky had its first execution in 9 years Friday when confessed child killer Marco Allen Chapman was put to death by means of lethal injection.  Chapman was pronounced dead at 7:34 p.m. CST. Chapman accepted responsibility for his crimes and was put to death. Hopefully the victims of his crimes can now find peace and the two murdered children, Cody and Chelbi can rest in eternal peace.

In 2002 Marco Allen Chapman stabbed Carolyn Marksberry and her three children. The knife attack left mother Carolyn and her 10 year old daughter Courtney Sharon wounded while 6 year old Cody Sharon and his 7 year old sister Chelbi Sharon were killed.  

Marco Allen Chapman pleaded guilty the the murder crimes in 2007 and asked to be executed. In the end Chapman did what very few convicted criminal do, he took responsibility for his actions and wanted as punishment to be put to death. Hopefully this in some small way will provide some peace to all his victims.

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry,” Chapman said to witnesses before his execution. He lifted his head off the gurney, looked into the victim’s witness room and spoke.

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Caylee Anthony: Anthony Family Attorney Mark NeJame Quits Case … Only Casey Anthony Knows the Truth About What Happened

In the end even Anthony attorney Mark NeJame cannot put up with his clients uncontrollable actions. I do not think that any one could blame NeJame for severing ties with the Anthony’s. In all honesty it really does not come as a surprise that NeJame quits case. With all the antics and out of control clients, one wonders what took him so long?

“I had come to a personal opinion and theory for quite some time whether Caylee was still with us or not. However, my opinion was only one like any other … an opinion. The only person without an opinion though is Casey Anthony as only she knows the truth. (Mark NeJame)

Mark NeJame, the attorney who represented the parents of indicted tot mom Casey  Anthony has quit the case. It appears that NeJame is at his wits end as well with the Anthony’s and their insistence on limiting the searches to only looking for a live Caylee Anthony. Is it any wonder with the insanity that this case has taken on that NeJame no longer wishes to represent Cindy and George Anthony?

Their granddaughter, 3 year old Caylee Anthony, has been missing since June 9, 2008. However, despite all of the evidence that points in the direction that Caylee is dead, the Anthony’s continue down the path of dealing with Kid Finders and only searching for a live Caylee. It has even recently been revealed that George Anthony looks to become the Kid Finders spokesperson.

At the group’s headquarters Wednesday, Anthony said the organization has been helpful to his family since the day after Caylee was reported missing. Anthony said he is more than willing to become a spokesman for the group. He has no doubts about their motives or sincerity.

With judgments and actions like this from his clients, is it any wonder that Attorney Mark NeJame has thrown his hands up in the air and parted ways with the Anthonys. Quitting the case the day before the Anthony’s and Kid Finders plan to hold a press conference to explain why they think Caylee is alive. Could it possibly be that NeJame wants to no longer be associated with such ridiculous antics? Now the Anthony’s are no longer being advised by a lawyer who was trying to be the voice of reason, but instead are influenced by Kid Finders, a non-profit that has been reported has never found a kid and with a questionable past.

The lawyer for the grandparents of a missing Florida toddler quit the job Thursday, saying only the little girl’s imprisoned mother knows the truth about what happened.

Mark NeJame indicated in a statement that he was off the case because of disagreements with George and Cindy Anthony. Their daughter Casey Anthony is jailed on first-degree murder charges in the presumed death of her daughter, 3-year-old Caylee.

Nejame resigned on Thursday stating that he didn’t have the control over the case or his clients that he needed to be effective. Attorney Mark NeJame’s statement read as follows:

“Unfortunately, I have made the decision that it is best not to continue my representation of George and Cindy Anthony.

“George and Cindy have a belief that their beloved granddaughter, Caylee, is still alive. Tips and leads continue to come in. I believe strongly that they should have every right to maintain their hope and faith that one of these “sightings” will miraculously be the one that brings Caylee home to them. What parent or grandparent would surrender such hope?

“Who is one person to tell another parent or grandparent when it is time for them to abandon their faith? When does a stranger have the right to judge another who has endured such a loss? The attacks made against them by some are deplorable.

“Let them be to do what they feel they must to find their beloved granddaughter, Caylee. Knowing this case as well as probably anyone on earth, there is no doubt that they do not know where Caylee is. Allow them to walk their own path.

 

“I only agreed to represent George and Cindy Anthony, so long as there were no restrictions placed on me whatsoever as to finding Caylee, regardless of where this might lead. Quite simply, this meant that I could do whatever I needed to find Caylee whether she was alive or not. It impressed me that George and Cindy, both believing that Caylee was still with us, had an overriding and primary concern in finding Caylee, even if the result was not as they would hope. The other condition I required was that I would have absolutely nothing to do with representing Casey or assisting in her legal defense.

“Abundant efforts have been made towards finding Caylee. I have worked with so many involved in this matter towards the goal of finding this dear, missing child who has captured the hearts of so many. Some ignorant and judgmental members of the public though have made hateful and inaccurate accusations against me and others, when they had no idea whatsoever what was really going on. As my new, good friend, Tim Miller from Equusearch, tells me ‘everybody associated with this case gets body slammed.’ However, like Tim, when you know in your heart that you’re doing the right thing, you just move forward knowing that right will ultimately win out. Some have falsely accused me and some others of being in this for the money. If they only knew how utterly wrong and misguided they are.

 

“I had come to a personal opinion and theory for quite some time whether Caylee was still with us or not. However, my opinion was only one like any other … an opinion. The only person without an opinion though is Casey Anthony as only she knows the truth.

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Potential Voter Fraud: Ohio Judge Says Homeless Voters May List Park Benches as Addresses

UNBELIEVABLE! An Ohio judge has ruled that homeless people can use a park bench as their address in order to vote. Allowing people to vote is one thing and granted homeless people should be allowed to vote if that is their choice, however, that does not mean the homeless should be allowed a greater potential of voter fraud by not knowing who they really claim to be.

A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that counties must allow homeless voters to list park benches and other locations that aren’t buildings as their addresses.

U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus also ruled that provisional ballots can’t be invalidated because of poll worker errors.

Monday’s ruling resolved the final two pieces of a settlement between the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner.

With all the issues of ACORN and voter fraud, how can anyone in good conscience allow a park bench to be used as a legal address in order for people to vote. This would mean that anyone could go to a swing state like OH, claim they are homeless, state that the park bench under the tree next to the duck pond is their home and be allowed to vote. If anyone does not think that voter fraud will ensue from that then you have just not been paying attention during this Presidential election.

Grand jury makes decison in Casey Anthony case

Announcement of the decision has not been made yet. Will update as soon as it’s read…

UPDATE I: The grand jury returned an indictment for a capital crime but did not identify the defendant. The court will not name the defendant until she is taken into custody. It’s unclear where Casey Anthony is at this time

UPDATE II: THE DECISION IS IN …

• Count one is first-degree murder.
• Count two is for causing great bodily harm to Caylee, by intentionally inflicting injury on her or causing the injury to happen.
• Count three is aggravated manslaughter, that as Caylee’s caregiver, Casey failed to give her what was needed for her physical or mental health or to protect her from abuse that caused her death.
• Counts four to seven involve lying to law enforcement during her discussions with investigators

Casey Anthony was in handcuffs when she was led into the Orange County Sheriff’s Office around 4:40pm. She’s being held on no bond. (WFTV)

UPDATE III: Mom Charged With Murder in Caylee Anthony Case

A Florida grand jury has indicted the mother of missing toddler Caylee Anthony on first degree murder charges. Casey Anthony, 22, was charged in an indictment unsealed today with intentionally killing her daughter. She was also charged with aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and providing false information to law enforcement.

Casey Anthony Jailed On First-Degree Murder In Daughter’s Death

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Caylee Anthony Missing: Casey Anthony Wins Legal Battle But on the Verge of Losing Indictment War … George Anthony to Testify Against Casey

The judges decisions yesterday was no big deal … its called discovery. An indictment is imminent … this is just a legal defense dog and pony show.

JOEY JACKSON, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: No, I understand that. But Midwin is absolutely right on point here. The reality is, Jane, is that an indictment is imminent. And what you have to do is you have to really, if you`re the judge, determine whether or not it makes sense to turn this information over now. The defense is entitled to examine the evidence, evaluate the evidence, and having done so, to put up the best defense they possibly can.

Casey Anthony’s attorney may have won a couple of legal battles yesterday; however, come Tuesday of next week when the grand jury convenes, she will lose the Caylee homicide indictment war. Play all the legal games you want this week because next week you will pay the piper.

The walls are closing in on Casey Anthony

The judge considered 11 motions, tabled 3 of them and granted 8 of them including access to forensic evidence. However, is this really any big deal? The defense would have had access to this after Tuesday when the grand jury indicts Casey Anthony on homicide charges which they most certainly will. The prosecutors office has to share the evidence with the defense … that happens in every case. The Nancy Grace Show is making too much of this. Next week begins Justice for Caylee …

From the Nancy Grace Show; October 10, 2008 Transcripts.

LEONARD PADILLA, BOUNTY HUNTER: Well, let me see if I can put this in perspective. What the eight victories that she got are called Pyrrhic victories, OK? What she did was get a 10-day limit, which — when the grand jury comes in with the indictment, and I`m sure they will on Tuesday or Wednesday, it`s still within the 10 days that they had to release that information under discovery rules, anyhow.

As far as the safety issue, I can tell you this. I raised that the day after the results from Tennessee came in and the DNA from the FBI lab came in. I raised that as a strong issue with Jose Baez. And I says, We have a safety issue with your client. We have to do something.

NANCY GRACE SHOW

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: A judge has granted several motions requested by Casey Anthony`s attorney. Her defense was granted access to forensic tests, DNA samples and hair strands within 10 days. But a special request to let Anthony travel in secrecy to search for her missing daughter has been tabled until at least Monday. In another major development in this case, her father, George, will testify against her during a grand jury hearing next week.

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