Finally, some good news in this mess. According to someone who knows the people who have Blaine, Blaine HAS been officially adopted!!! This person said that his parents are good people and take good care of Blaine. I'm happy to hear that he is with good people and happy to hear he's been adopted. That's something that can't be undone.
More on the subject at a later date.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Definition of "Vigilant"
vig·i·lant adj \ˈvi-jə-lənt\
Definition of VIGILANT
: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
— vig·i·lant·ly adverb
Laura H.'s post on the fb page for RD.
Free Innocent Raye Dawn Smith From The LIES ADMINS: Please be vigilant of above person (Knox), I'm all for free speech but this person spends her time gossiping and telling hateful lies, and I mean really nasty and spiteful things, please block and delete. We will not tolerate a person with such hate for Raye and her family, on this page. (Lh)
Now Laura...why would they need to be "vigilant" of me? What danger could I possibly pose? Telling the truth? Righting the lies you love to post? You are either FOR free speech or not, which is it? I don't gossip and I do not tell lies. Show me one lie I have posted, but be very careful which one you choose because I PROMISE you, I WILL post the necessary documents to PROVE what I say is NOT a lie. So be careful dear what you may make me post and reveal that may not have been already. No threats or blackmail or any ridiculous other prior accusations against me, made here, intended nor implied.... I'm simply stating if you don't want proof posted choose carefully which alleged "lie" you want me to prove is in fact NOT a lie. Also nothing "spiteful" in what I post and if you consider anything I post as "nasty"....well Laura...sometimes the real TRUTH IS nasty to the guilty when it is told.
You won't tolerate a person with such hate for Raye or her family on that page? I don't "hate" any of them dear. If my posting the truth and my own opinions, the same as you post YOUR opinions is hate...then...well maybe clean your own backyard sweetie before you try to clean mine.
And I am not a "danger" to anyone LOL You are ridiculous!! Maybe you just consider the truth and proof of the truth dangerous...which I suppose it is to a guilty convicted felon sitting in prison for 27 years. But other than that, I pose no threat or danger to anyone.
Have a great night Laura! :)
**** I went back and reread that thread. Can you show me Laura, where I posted anything hateful or spiteful or any lies about the Smiths or RD on that thread? No, of course you can't, because I did not. But you go ahead and delete my posts, I fully expect that. I love it when you ppl continue to show the "real you"! lol
Ta Ta dear!
Definition of VIGILANT
: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
— vig·i·lant·ly adverb
Laura H.'s post on the fb page for RD.
Free Innocent Raye Dawn Smith From The LIES ADMINS: Please be vigilant of above person (Knox), I'm all for free speech but this person spends her time gossiping and telling hateful lies, and I mean really nasty and spiteful things, please block and delete. We will not tolerate a person with such hate for Raye and her family, on this page. (Lh)
Now Laura...why would they need to be "vigilant" of me? What danger could I possibly pose? Telling the truth? Righting the lies you love to post? You are either FOR free speech or not, which is it? I don't gossip and I do not tell lies. Show me one lie I have posted, but be very careful which one you choose because I PROMISE you, I WILL post the necessary documents to PROVE what I say is NOT a lie. So be careful dear what you may make me post and reveal that may not have been already. No threats or blackmail or any ridiculous other prior accusations against me, made here, intended nor implied.... I'm simply stating if you don't want proof posted choose carefully which alleged "lie" you want me to prove is in fact NOT a lie. Also nothing "spiteful" in what I post and if you consider anything I post as "nasty"....well Laura...sometimes the real TRUTH IS nasty to the guilty when it is told.
You won't tolerate a person with such hate for Raye or her family on that page? I don't "hate" any of them dear. If my posting the truth and my own opinions, the same as you post YOUR opinions is hate...then...well maybe clean your own backyard sweetie before you try to clean mine.
And I am not a "danger" to anyone LOL You are ridiculous!! Maybe you just consider the truth and proof of the truth dangerous...which I suppose it is to a guilty convicted felon sitting in prison for 27 years. But other than that, I pose no threat or danger to anyone.
Have a great night Laura! :)
**** I went back and reread that thread. Can you show me Laura, where I posted anything hateful or spiteful or any lies about the Smiths or RD on that thread? No, of course you can't, because I did not. But you go ahead and delete my posts, I fully expect that. I love it when you ppl continue to show the "real you"! lol
Ta Ta dear!
In reply to Lysa's posts to me on fb....
Oh Lysa! lol Just remember YOU opened this door. Where do I begin?
I guess first of all, I have to say Yes, I am "still a Briggs supporter", which means what Lysa? That I have an opinion of which I AM entitled to, whether or not it is the same as yours and whether or not you like it OR agree with it. I have NEVER denied supporting the Briggs. I also have not switched sides, nor waivered from my opinions since the beginning of this.
So if I didn't know Kathie or the Briggs BEFORE Kelsey's death and believe every word she says YOU feel sorry for me?? REALLY??
Well seeing as how YOU did not know the Smiths OR Raye Dawn BEFORE Kelsey's death, just exactly where does THAT put YOU? See, I know that I have spent way more time personally and on the phone with Kathie than you have with Raye Dawn OR Gayla. And just like you I have a right to believe who I choose. But see, another big difference is that I never just "took Kathie or anyone's word as "gospel", I researched the case myself. I wasn't TOLD about it, and did not find out about it on a youtube video. I didn't read emails with someone's interpretation of them after every paragraph, I'm smart enough to know what was being done and said in them, and did not need someone's OPINION ONLY of what was going on or being said. And unlike you, just listening to what two sides have to "say" is NOT researching the facts of the case. There are ALWAYS TWO sides to things, sometimes even more sides depending on how many ppl are involved. And I will say if the emails are what sent you to the other side, then you ARE where you belong! We wouldn't have tolerated the outright lies and intentional misrepresentation of the facts on KP. And someone talking stating things as fact that were not, would have been called on it.
Back to the emails. As far as they go, No, I wouldn't expect you to understand them, or why they were being written. However I do understand and didn't have to be TOLD WHY they were written. Secondly, the DA knew about the emails and thirdly, KATHIE turned them over to the DA on her own. Jody acted like she got something big when she posted them, stating that was her Christmas gift to the Briggs if I remember right.... but remember JODY wouldn't have had them if Kathie hadn't turned them over to the DA, ON HER OWN. Those emails are what got PORTER put in prison for THIRTY YEARS! Ask Smothermon.
I don't know who incorrectly told you that Kathie can't remember dates because she does...all of them, as shown by her testimony at different hearings.
As for Raye Dawn stating she would never live around there again...DUH!! Of course she wouldn't! They would probably drive her out of town but I'm quite sure she wouldn't want to live where the very people whom she grew up around and that DID know her and how she treated Kelsey before she killed her (My opinion based on the FACTS) knows that she was very capable and believe she is the one who murdered Kelsey. You said you don't understand why people that knew her her whole life turned on her, maybe THAT should tell you something!!!! And it's not just one or two people! Even people, in fact the majority of her relatives believe SHE killed Kelsey. Deny it all you want, but THAT is the truth!
I'm also sure your "hypothetical" scenario makes sense to you, but dear it is is NOT accurate and you can't say it is, because Kelsey is dead and nothing in your scenario can play out your way or the way it would have because of her being gone. NO ONE, not even YOU or Jody can write this case and change the truth and facts to read and BE the way YOU want them to be.
I'd like to know, but can probably guess, who told you that DHS, CHBS and/or CASA "didn't suspect anything once Raye got her back" ??? If you had seen the internal DHS emails, you would KNOW that is NOT TRUE. And apparently you have not read the letter from the CASA worker after Kelsey's death. So much evidence that little have seen, and/or taken the time to find and research. What a shame for the truth for Kelsey.
I'm not going to go through all the bullshit accusations you make against Kathie about the abuse....see, it's all in black and white, in all the reports and court transcripts. The abuse was all while she was in the custody of her mother. You can't change the truth or the facts no matter how much you wish you could. READ THE DOCUMENTS! sheesh!
You said ". Did anyone change the baby's diaper anytime in those four hours? If not, then that's where the bruises and lesions came from. Sitting on a dirty diaper for who knows how long before Ashley put her in the tub."
Seriously, I know you don't have children but you stated something about caring for some or something didn't you? Sitting on a dirty diaper would NOT cause bruises!!!! LOL Find a legitamate doctor that would say that....you won't! It wouldn't cause "lesions" in a 4 hr period either!! Sorry, but can't help laughing at that stuff!, mother or not.
Kathie took Kelsey to DHS for a checkup? and the "nurse" couldn't wake her up? REALLY? lol WHERE did you get that from?? lol Another lie my dear. But DHS did note numerous times when they would go to RD's home for visits that RD knew they were coming for, that Kelsey was sleeping. And testimony was given that RD would give Kelsey, what was it? Benedryl I think many times before the visits so Kelsey would be sleeping when they got there.
First you state Kelsey's hair was falling out due to stress, then right after you state she was pulling it out...which is it? And yes, some children DO pull their hair out! My granddaughter did that when she was young for awhile too, and she was NOT abused nor neglected OR being tossed around to different households. But then not even being a mother yourself, I don't expect you to know all these things I guess. But just because you don't know something, don't understand it, or don't know it happens, doesn't mean it doesn't. There could have been numerous reasons why she was losing her hair/pulling it out.
I won't argue the point of Kelsey's broken legs with you either, as the FACTS and truth are in the reports in this case. And it is NOT what you are stating. As for your relatives that are allegedly "doctors" that give their "opinions" on a murder case simply by seeing a photograph of a child standing still...well, we won't go there. As for your insinuation that Kathie broke Kelsey's legs by taking her to gymnastics, did you talk to the instructor to see what dates Kelsey attended class? No, of course you did not, or you wouldn't be implying the ignorant scenario you are. Shame on you for that one too. But be assured that the instructor WAS interviewed.
You state..." Now, Starla, don't you find it at least a little strange that the only major injury Kelsey suffered since Raye got her back was that from a car accident?"
Now I ask you what "major injury" was that? And there was not just one injury to Kelsey after RD got her back. I bring to your attention that Dr. Koons, RD's choice of doctors for Kelsey after hiring the attorney who was the BROTHER to that same doctor, even stated in HER report when RD tried to pass Kelsey's injuries off on the accident....that those injuries were extreme for that accident. And if you are trying to imply that Kelsey was seriously injured in that accident (which she was not) then that makes RD even MORE guilty, because she left the ER without letting Kelsey be seen by a doctor the night of the accident. And just because RD says that a nurse told her Kelsey wasn't hurt internally or she wouldn't be up running around, is simply NOT true. Of course THAT testimony will be interesting IF RD were to get another trial, which she won't.
How many days WAS it AFTER the accident that RD FINALLY took Kelsey to the doctor? 4 days? hhmm...and see, RD states that the night after the accident that Kelsey had a seizure...yet she knew Kelsey was in an accident that she NOW claims was so terrible, but her 2 yr old has a seizure the night after and she STILL does not take her to the doctor??? Can you say WILLFUL NEGLECT?? See you guys come up with all these different stories about things and excuses, but all you do, IF those stories were true, is PROVE RD to be more UNFIT and NEGLECTFUL than ever! As for that accident, it doesn't take much for them to "total" a vehicle anymore. Kelsey was in a carseat and the bruises and injuries she had were NOT from that accident. And if you all keep insisting they were, then RD is definately where she belongs because she was one VERY neglectful sorry mother.
You also state..." I've personally never worked with DHS but I do know enough about child welfare to know that they won't keep a child from you just out of spite. If they keep a child from you, they've got a good reason to do so"
So, you are admitting by that statement that DHS had a GOOD REASON to take Kelsey from RD after they confirmed abuse by RD to Kelsey. hhmm...at least you admit to that. Now to correct another lie....DHS did not keep Kelsey from the Briggs. It was Dr. Koons who suggested keeping Kelsey in one home to monitor the alleged "seizures". That is what stopped the visits with the Briggs. And unfortunately Kelsey did not live long enough after being returned to her "mother" to have anymore visits. OR for DHS to appeal Key's decision to go against their recommendation of phasing Kelsey back into Raye Dawn's home.
You DO realize that you can be held accountable for the vicious lie you posted about Kathie threatening to kill her kids, right? Not only is it not true but so asinine that I will not address it again. Beating a dead horse will NOT bring it to life my dear. Jody stating something also does NOT make it true. And see, she IS going to get a chance in a court of law to PROVE that statement before long. She won't be able to though as that did not happen. No need in more than one lawsuit, so just awaiting the release of "the book" and take care of it all at once. What I find "wrong with that picture" Lysa is that it is a vicious and outright LIE that you people are buying. That did not happen and we do have the original post where that was stated and by whom. That person will be held accountable for that vicious lie.
Think this just about answers all you posted, well the things that I wanted to answer, some of those ridiculous accusations are not deserving of any kind of reply they are so beat up and asinine. I really do feel sorry for you Lysa. I don't think you are a bad person, I just think you have been mislead and believe everything you are told and without proof. It's a shame people get caught up in others lies and intentionaly misrepresentations. But that is life I guess. I do have some questions for you and will post them later on tonight. Have a good evening.
I guess first of all, I have to say Yes, I am "still a Briggs supporter", which means what Lysa? That I have an opinion of which I AM entitled to, whether or not it is the same as yours and whether or not you like it OR agree with it. I have NEVER denied supporting the Briggs. I also have not switched sides, nor waivered from my opinions since the beginning of this.
So if I didn't know Kathie or the Briggs BEFORE Kelsey's death and believe every word she says YOU feel sorry for me?? REALLY??
Well seeing as how YOU did not know the Smiths OR Raye Dawn BEFORE Kelsey's death, just exactly where does THAT put YOU? See, I know that I have spent way more time personally and on the phone with Kathie than you have with Raye Dawn OR Gayla. And just like you I have a right to believe who I choose. But see, another big difference is that I never just "took Kathie or anyone's word as "gospel", I researched the case myself. I wasn't TOLD about it, and did not find out about it on a youtube video. I didn't read emails with someone's interpretation of them after every paragraph, I'm smart enough to know what was being done and said in them, and did not need someone's OPINION ONLY of what was going on or being said. And unlike you, just listening to what two sides have to "say" is NOT researching the facts of the case. There are ALWAYS TWO sides to things, sometimes even more sides depending on how many ppl are involved. And I will say if the emails are what sent you to the other side, then you ARE where you belong! We wouldn't have tolerated the outright lies and intentional misrepresentation of the facts on KP. And someone talking stating things as fact that were not, would have been called on it.
Back to the emails. As far as they go, No, I wouldn't expect you to understand them, or why they were being written. However I do understand and didn't have to be TOLD WHY they were written. Secondly, the DA knew about the emails and thirdly, KATHIE turned them over to the DA on her own. Jody acted like she got something big when she posted them, stating that was her Christmas gift to the Briggs if I remember right.... but remember JODY wouldn't have had them if Kathie hadn't turned them over to the DA, ON HER OWN. Those emails are what got PORTER put in prison for THIRTY YEARS! Ask Smothermon.
I don't know who incorrectly told you that Kathie can't remember dates because she does...all of them, as shown by her testimony at different hearings.
As for Raye Dawn stating she would never live around there again...DUH!! Of course she wouldn't! They would probably drive her out of town but I'm quite sure she wouldn't want to live where the very people whom she grew up around and that DID know her and how she treated Kelsey before she killed her (My opinion based on the FACTS) knows that she was very capable and believe she is the one who murdered Kelsey. You said you don't understand why people that knew her her whole life turned on her, maybe THAT should tell you something!!!! And it's not just one or two people! Even people, in fact the majority of her relatives believe SHE killed Kelsey. Deny it all you want, but THAT is the truth!
I'm also sure your "hypothetical" scenario makes sense to you, but dear it is is NOT accurate and you can't say it is, because Kelsey is dead and nothing in your scenario can play out your way or the way it would have because of her being gone. NO ONE, not even YOU or Jody can write this case and change the truth and facts to read and BE the way YOU want them to be.
I'd like to know, but can probably guess, who told you that DHS, CHBS and/or CASA "didn't suspect anything once Raye got her back" ??? If you had seen the internal DHS emails, you would KNOW that is NOT TRUE. And apparently you have not read the letter from the CASA worker after Kelsey's death. So much evidence that little have seen, and/or taken the time to find and research. What a shame for the truth for Kelsey.
I'm not going to go through all the bullshit accusations you make against Kathie about the abuse....see, it's all in black and white, in all the reports and court transcripts. The abuse was all while she was in the custody of her mother. You can't change the truth or the facts no matter how much you wish you could. READ THE DOCUMENTS! sheesh!
You said ". Did anyone change the baby's diaper anytime in those four hours? If not, then that's where the bruises and lesions came from. Sitting on a dirty diaper for who knows how long before Ashley put her in the tub."
Seriously, I know you don't have children but you stated something about caring for some or something didn't you? Sitting on a dirty diaper would NOT cause bruises!!!! LOL Find a legitamate doctor that would say that....you won't! It wouldn't cause "lesions" in a 4 hr period either!! Sorry, but can't help laughing at that stuff!, mother or not.
Kathie took Kelsey to DHS for a checkup? and the "nurse" couldn't wake her up? REALLY? lol WHERE did you get that from?? lol Another lie my dear. But DHS did note numerous times when they would go to RD's home for visits that RD knew they were coming for, that Kelsey was sleeping. And testimony was given that RD would give Kelsey, what was it? Benedryl I think many times before the visits so Kelsey would be sleeping when they got there.
First you state Kelsey's hair was falling out due to stress, then right after you state she was pulling it out...which is it? And yes, some children DO pull their hair out! My granddaughter did that when she was young for awhile too, and she was NOT abused nor neglected OR being tossed around to different households. But then not even being a mother yourself, I don't expect you to know all these things I guess. But just because you don't know something, don't understand it, or don't know it happens, doesn't mean it doesn't. There could have been numerous reasons why she was losing her hair/pulling it out.
I won't argue the point of Kelsey's broken legs with you either, as the FACTS and truth are in the reports in this case. And it is NOT what you are stating. As for your relatives that are allegedly "doctors" that give their "opinions" on a murder case simply by seeing a photograph of a child standing still...well, we won't go there. As for your insinuation that Kathie broke Kelsey's legs by taking her to gymnastics, did you talk to the instructor to see what dates Kelsey attended class? No, of course you did not, or you wouldn't be implying the ignorant scenario you are. Shame on you for that one too. But be assured that the instructor WAS interviewed.
You state..." Now, Starla, don't you find it at least a little strange that the only major injury Kelsey suffered since Raye got her back was that from a car accident?"
Now I ask you what "major injury" was that? And there was not just one injury to Kelsey after RD got her back. I bring to your attention that Dr. Koons, RD's choice of doctors for Kelsey after hiring the attorney who was the BROTHER to that same doctor, even stated in HER report when RD tried to pass Kelsey's injuries off on the accident....that those injuries were extreme for that accident. And if you are trying to imply that Kelsey was seriously injured in that accident (which she was not) then that makes RD even MORE guilty, because she left the ER without letting Kelsey be seen by a doctor the night of the accident. And just because RD says that a nurse told her Kelsey wasn't hurt internally or she wouldn't be up running around, is simply NOT true. Of course THAT testimony will be interesting IF RD were to get another trial, which she won't.
How many days WAS it AFTER the accident that RD FINALLY took Kelsey to the doctor? 4 days? hhmm...and see, RD states that the night after the accident that Kelsey had a seizure...yet she knew Kelsey was in an accident that she NOW claims was so terrible, but her 2 yr old has a seizure the night after and she STILL does not take her to the doctor??? Can you say WILLFUL NEGLECT?? See you guys come up with all these different stories about things and excuses, but all you do, IF those stories were true, is PROVE RD to be more UNFIT and NEGLECTFUL than ever! As for that accident, it doesn't take much for them to "total" a vehicle anymore. Kelsey was in a carseat and the bruises and injuries she had were NOT from that accident. And if you all keep insisting they were, then RD is definately where she belongs because she was one VERY neglectful sorry mother.
You also state..." I've personally never worked with DHS but I do know enough about child welfare to know that they won't keep a child from you just out of spite. If they keep a child from you, they've got a good reason to do so"
So, you are admitting by that statement that DHS had a GOOD REASON to take Kelsey from RD after they confirmed abuse by RD to Kelsey. hhmm...at least you admit to that. Now to correct another lie....DHS did not keep Kelsey from the Briggs. It was Dr. Koons who suggested keeping Kelsey in one home to monitor the alleged "seizures". That is what stopped the visits with the Briggs. And unfortunately Kelsey did not live long enough after being returned to her "mother" to have anymore visits. OR for DHS to appeal Key's decision to go against their recommendation of phasing Kelsey back into Raye Dawn's home.
You DO realize that you can be held accountable for the vicious lie you posted about Kathie threatening to kill her kids, right? Not only is it not true but so asinine that I will not address it again. Beating a dead horse will NOT bring it to life my dear. Jody stating something also does NOT make it true. And see, she IS going to get a chance in a court of law to PROVE that statement before long. She won't be able to though as that did not happen. No need in more than one lawsuit, so just awaiting the release of "the book" and take care of it all at once. What I find "wrong with that picture" Lysa is that it is a vicious and outright LIE that you people are buying. That did not happen and we do have the original post where that was stated and by whom. That person will be held accountable for that vicious lie.
Think this just about answers all you posted, well the things that I wanted to answer, some of those ridiculous accusations are not deserving of any kind of reply they are so beat up and asinine. I really do feel sorry for you Lysa. I don't think you are a bad person, I just think you have been mislead and believe everything you are told and without proof. It's a shame people get caught up in others lies and intentionaly misrepresentations. But that is life I guess. I do have some questions for you and will post them later on tonight. Have a good evening.
This is what I'm talking about....sheesh....
This is a quote from the free innocent raye dawn from the lies, facebook page.
"Free Innocent Raye Dawn Smith From The LIES Correct me if im wrong,but regarding starla's comment Porter cannot be "charged" with murder "again" he has not been charged with murder,as far as justice as been served NO ONE has been charged with kelseys murder !!!! lisa
No wonder these people think Raye Dawn is totally innocent in everything....wow, they don't even know Porter WAS charged with murder! How can they spout off at the mouth and have a TRUE "opinion", when they don't know even the small FACTS of the case? Truely amazing! And popular with that group apparently! They post on Facebook, surely they CAN read, right? geeze....
"Free Innocent Raye Dawn Smith From The LIES Correct me if im wrong,but regarding starla's comment Porter cannot be "charged" with murder "again" he has not been charged with murder,as far as justice as been served NO ONE has been charged with kelseys murder !!!! lisa
No wonder these people think Raye Dawn is totally innocent in everything....wow, they don't even know Porter WAS charged with murder! How can they spout off at the mouth and have a TRUE "opinion", when they don't know even the small FACTS of the case? Truely amazing! And popular with that group apparently! They post on Facebook, surely they CAN read, right? geeze....
Who's going to Free Kelsey & The Briggs From The Lies?
I try to not go to that facebook page they have for Raye Dawn, as it disgusts me every time I do. People who know very little about the facts of this case, always spouting off. People like Lysa Bartlett, who openly admitted that she had not read any of the documents, only watched youtube videos...trying to pretend to be an expert on the case and facts surrounding the case. Her in particular needs a quick course in Law 101. If she'd just learn the basics she would sound less ignorant. Porter cannot be recharged with Murder. No matter how bad ya want it, no matter how much ya wish & pray for it, it's not going to happen. It's a little thing called Double Jeopardy. Porter has been charged with murder and as a result of that charge plea bargained down and convicted. RD on the other hand, has not yet been charged with murder, but she certainly can be. For those too lazy to do their own research, I posted the legal definition of the word for you.
Misty & Lysa...you are right. It IS the beginning of the end of the lies. Every court hearing continues to show which side is based on the truth, which is why every court hearing does not turn out so good for your prison princess. I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting on her release. 20+ years is a long time to try to hold your breath.
Lysa, although I'm sure of who told you this & just as sure that you have never researched it for yourself, let me set you straight on yet another lie that you posted and apparently believe. The Briggs did not "force" the Smiths into paying for a seperate funeral. The Smiths didn't pay for ANY funeral, the Victims Fund paid for it, well, all but $10, and that was written off. "The Smiths" were the one's that were the cause of there being two funerals to begin with. Raye Dawn went the day after her child died to file an order to keep Kelsey's daddy & paternal grandmother from attending her funeral. They also told the funeral director that Kelsey's name was just Smith.
You post over & over that there is enough evidence to put Kathie in jail for the rest of her life. Get over it. There is NO evidence because she has NOT broken the law. Do you guys not have any faith in Stephen Jones? Don't you think if there were ANY evidence of Kathie committing a crime that he would have brought that up during court? Been all over the news demanding her arrest? Once again, your wishing it, does not make it fact. And I beg to differ, there IS plenty of evidence to prove Raye Dawn guilty of not only the crime she is convicted of, but more. Smothermon didn't even have to use all of the evidence he had to convict her of the "enabling" charge and now that more evidence has come to light, it is my opinion that there IS enough to convict her of the MURDER of Kelsey.
Which brings me to something else I've seen posted. "When Raye gets out she's going to tell everything she knows now".....really? You mean Raye Dawn INTENTIONALLY withheld critical evidence in the murder of her daughter? She blantantly lied to the OSBI? Well, yes that was proven more than once I guess so that isn't a shocker. So what are you saying? Raye Dawn should be charged for withholding information and evidence in a murder investigation? hhmmm...
See, this is the thing, IF Raye Dawn knew anything, she had her chance to tell it several times, not only to the OSBI but to her attorney's to use during her trial. Now that she has been found guilty and has had time to make yet another story up...well people are going to see that for exactly what it is. She had her day in court. IF she withheld anything, that is her own fault, she can't just because she was found guilty, come back and say she knows more and will tell it if she's set free. That will definately lead to more charges.
I definately believe she knows more than she told, or will EVER tell for that matter. Telling the truth now, would only implicate herself even more, so we know we are not going to be hearing any TRUTH coming out of her mouth.
Lysa, Lysa, Lysa....dear you can't take anything from this case and "turn it into what would be happening now if Kelsey were still here".....she's not...and she's not coming back. You by your own admission don't know what the FACTS are, because you've not read them for yourself, so you can't take them and turn the into anything. And just so you know, it was NOT Raye's suggestion for Kelsey to do the "role play therapy". She sure wouldn't want THAT to happen, because then the truth about what she'd been doing to Kelsey would come out. The "role play therapy" WOULD however be yet another motive for murder.
I have to admit, I had to laugh with your "hypothetical" scenario of "how things would be now", when you said Raye was shocked when she found out Kathie was abusing Kelsey. That would never have happened, only in Raye Supporters fantasy world dear. YOU might actually be shocked at who really was abusing and killed Kelsey, IF you would ever read the documents, research the case for yourself and learn to THINK for yourself. Or maybe you don't do any of that because you don't want to know the real truth? The last paragraph of your "hypothetical" scenario, shows not only stupidity, but your ignorance and lack of knowledge of the real facts of this whole case. There was however ONE true statement in that paragraph...where you said it sounds like Kathie knew Kelsey was going to die. Maybe if you knew the true facts and saw all the pictures from that time period you would know why Kathie tho't Kelsey was going to die. She was dying right in front of all of them!! Deteriorating every single day! And Kathie wasn't the only one who noticed that, but of course you only bring up Kathie trying to make her out to be the evil person in this case when you couldn't be further from the truth. Don't you ever wonder dear why the Smith family is happy to share all of the few pics they can find of Raye & Kelsey where they appear to be happy? And Kelsey healthy? Don't you ever in your limited mind wonder why you never have seen any pictures of Kelsey during the last four months of her precious life? Do you not wonder why they won't share any of those? I mean come on....Kathie and the Briggs weren't around Kelsey those last four months. So if they were the one's abusing Kelsey, then she should have improved during that time wouldn't you think? But the fact is...she didn't. She deteriorated at an alarming rate daily. Did you know it was stated as fact by DHS that they noticed her condition was deteriorating with Raye Dawn ? hhmmm...maybe THAT fact is part of the reason they lost the lawsuit against them. The facts and the real truth definately show and prove who took care of Kelsey, who loved her and who tried everything to protect her, and it sure wasn't Raye Dawn Smith or any of her side of the family. Sherri & Janet are becoming more vocal now....where exactly were they & their voices when Kelsey was going through all this horror? Not to be found that's where. They did nothing to protect or help that innocent, defenseless child, but they sure stand up for and defend RD don't they? It's a shame....Kelsey unfortunately had their blood running through her veins too. They should have done something for Kelsey...anything at all. Poor Kelsey never had a chance with that family. Thank God Blaine is safe and in a good place. Thank God he will be a grown adult by the time his pathetic "mother" will be released from prison so he can thrive and survive and live and without all the drama and pathetic crap that surrounds his blood family. Hopefully he can grow up and stay out of jail, away from the alcohol and drugs and all that that plagues his family. He stands a better chance in this world than Kelsey ever did with that family. Yes those are my opinions and i'm entitled to them the same as you are. Be thankful I don't see the need or usefulness to write out my own "hypothetical" scenario. You wouldn't like it, I'm quite sure.
Anyway, it amazes me at the amount of supporters of RD that do not read the documents or research this case for themselves, they just base their opinions, which is all they are, on what they are "told" or see in a youtube video. They don't believe news reports but they believe youtube videos? LOL OK. But then I guess if they tho't for themselves, researched and read for themselves, they wouldn't be supporting poor raye dawn. Either way doesn't matter, the truth will prevail, just as it has in EVERY court room this case has been heard in. I hope Raye's not too excited about getting out and is crushed when she realizes and is told the truth. I'd hate for her to have to be put back on suicide watch. I for one would like for her to stay around and serve out her entire sentence. But that's just me....
Misty & Lysa...you are right. It IS the beginning of the end of the lies. Every court hearing continues to show which side is based on the truth, which is why every court hearing does not turn out so good for your prison princess. I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting on her release. 20+ years is a long time to try to hold your breath.
Lysa, although I'm sure of who told you this & just as sure that you have never researched it for yourself, let me set you straight on yet another lie that you posted and apparently believe. The Briggs did not "force" the Smiths into paying for a seperate funeral. The Smiths didn't pay for ANY funeral, the Victims Fund paid for it, well, all but $10, and that was written off. "The Smiths" were the one's that were the cause of there being two funerals to begin with. Raye Dawn went the day after her child died to file an order to keep Kelsey's daddy & paternal grandmother from attending her funeral. They also told the funeral director that Kelsey's name was just Smith.
You post over & over that there is enough evidence to put Kathie in jail for the rest of her life. Get over it. There is NO evidence because she has NOT broken the law. Do you guys not have any faith in Stephen Jones? Don't you think if there were ANY evidence of Kathie committing a crime that he would have brought that up during court? Been all over the news demanding her arrest? Once again, your wishing it, does not make it fact. And I beg to differ, there IS plenty of evidence to prove Raye Dawn guilty of not only the crime she is convicted of, but more. Smothermon didn't even have to use all of the evidence he had to convict her of the "enabling" charge and now that more evidence has come to light, it is my opinion that there IS enough to convict her of the MURDER of Kelsey.
Which brings me to something else I've seen posted. "When Raye gets out she's going to tell everything she knows now".....really? You mean Raye Dawn INTENTIONALLY withheld critical evidence in the murder of her daughter? She blantantly lied to the OSBI? Well, yes that was proven more than once I guess so that isn't a shocker. So what are you saying? Raye Dawn should be charged for withholding information and evidence in a murder investigation? hhmmm...
See, this is the thing, IF Raye Dawn knew anything, she had her chance to tell it several times, not only to the OSBI but to her attorney's to use during her trial. Now that she has been found guilty and has had time to make yet another story up...well people are going to see that for exactly what it is. She had her day in court. IF she withheld anything, that is her own fault, she can't just because she was found guilty, come back and say she knows more and will tell it if she's set free. That will definately lead to more charges.
I definately believe she knows more than she told, or will EVER tell for that matter. Telling the truth now, would only implicate herself even more, so we know we are not going to be hearing any TRUTH coming out of her mouth.
Lysa, Lysa, Lysa....dear you can't take anything from this case and "turn it into what would be happening now if Kelsey were still here".....she's not...and she's not coming back. You by your own admission don't know what the FACTS are, because you've not read them for yourself, so you can't take them and turn the into anything. And just so you know, it was NOT Raye's suggestion for Kelsey to do the "role play therapy". She sure wouldn't want THAT to happen, because then the truth about what she'd been doing to Kelsey would come out. The "role play therapy" WOULD however be yet another motive for murder.
I have to admit, I had to laugh with your "hypothetical" scenario of "how things would be now", when you said Raye was shocked when she found out Kathie was abusing Kelsey. That would never have happened, only in Raye Supporters fantasy world dear. YOU might actually be shocked at who really was abusing and killed Kelsey, IF you would ever read the documents, research the case for yourself and learn to THINK for yourself. Or maybe you don't do any of that because you don't want to know the real truth? The last paragraph of your "hypothetical" scenario, shows not only stupidity, but your ignorance and lack of knowledge of the real facts of this whole case. There was however ONE true statement in that paragraph...where you said it sounds like Kathie knew Kelsey was going to die. Maybe if you knew the true facts and saw all the pictures from that time period you would know why Kathie tho't Kelsey was going to die. She was dying right in front of all of them!! Deteriorating every single day! And Kathie wasn't the only one who noticed that, but of course you only bring up Kathie trying to make her out to be the evil person in this case when you couldn't be further from the truth. Don't you ever wonder dear why the Smith family is happy to share all of the few pics they can find of Raye & Kelsey where they appear to be happy? And Kelsey healthy? Don't you ever in your limited mind wonder why you never have seen any pictures of Kelsey during the last four months of her precious life? Do you not wonder why they won't share any of those? I mean come on....Kathie and the Briggs weren't around Kelsey those last four months. So if they were the one's abusing Kelsey, then she should have improved during that time wouldn't you think? But the fact is...she didn't. She deteriorated at an alarming rate daily. Did you know it was stated as fact by DHS that they noticed her condition was deteriorating with Raye Dawn ? hhmmm...maybe THAT fact is part of the reason they lost the lawsuit against them. The facts and the real truth definately show and prove who took care of Kelsey, who loved her and who tried everything to protect her, and it sure wasn't Raye Dawn Smith or any of her side of the family. Sherri & Janet are becoming more vocal now....where exactly were they & their voices when Kelsey was going through all this horror? Not to be found that's where. They did nothing to protect or help that innocent, defenseless child, but they sure stand up for and defend RD don't they? It's a shame....Kelsey unfortunately had their blood running through her veins too. They should have done something for Kelsey...anything at all. Poor Kelsey never had a chance with that family. Thank God Blaine is safe and in a good place. Thank God he will be a grown adult by the time his pathetic "mother" will be released from prison so he can thrive and survive and live and without all the drama and pathetic crap that surrounds his blood family. Hopefully he can grow up and stay out of jail, away from the alcohol and drugs and all that that plagues his family. He stands a better chance in this world than Kelsey ever did with that family. Yes those are my opinions and i'm entitled to them the same as you are. Be thankful I don't see the need or usefulness to write out my own "hypothetical" scenario. You wouldn't like it, I'm quite sure.
Anyway, it amazes me at the amount of supporters of RD that do not read the documents or research this case for themselves, they just base their opinions, which is all they are, on what they are "told" or see in a youtube video. They don't believe news reports but they believe youtube videos? LOL OK. But then I guess if they tho't for themselves, researched and read for themselves, they wouldn't be supporting poor raye dawn. Either way doesn't matter, the truth will prevail, just as it has in EVERY court room this case has been heard in. I hope Raye's not too excited about getting out and is crushed when she realizes and is told the truth. I'd hate for her to have to be put back on suicide watch. I for one would like for her to stay around and serve out her entire sentence. But that's just me....
Friday, September 24, 2010
To Wendy after reading her blog...
Wendy
Do you doubt your own faith when the Bible that you quote clearly says :
Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
IF YOU HOLD ANYTHING AGAINST ANYONE. Seems simple enough.
And how simple is this one?
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
How is it people can preach the word of their LORD, Their FATHER in Heaven. The creator of ALL. Yet be judgemental in the next sentence? Not practice what it is they claim to believe in? I am confused.
And last Bible Quote
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Does that not mean the we need to practice what we preach and have a pure heart of Love and Forgiveness? Again I am confused.
And let us not forget that education is one of knowing and learning. It is forming ones own opinion of what it is they read. Facts are not always based on one persons knowledge of something. There are many people who can read one book, the same book, and come away with different opinions. That is life. That is fact.
Do you doubt your own faith when the Bible that you quote clearly says :
Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
IF YOU HOLD ANYTHING AGAINST ANYONE. Seems simple enough.
And how simple is this one?
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
How is it people can preach the word of their LORD, Their FATHER in Heaven. The creator of ALL. Yet be judgemental in the next sentence? Not practice what it is they claim to believe in? I am confused.
And last Bible Quote
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Does that not mean the we need to practice what we preach and have a pure heart of Love and Forgiveness? Again I am confused.
And let us not forget that education is one of knowing and learning. It is forming ones own opinion of what it is they read. Facts are not always based on one persons knowledge of something. There are many people who can read one book, the same book, and come away with different opinions. That is life. That is fact.
Legal Definition of "Double Jeopardy"
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Being tried twice for the same offense; prohibited by the 5th Amendmentto the U.S. Constitution.
'[T]he Double Jeopardy Clause protects against three distinct abuses: [1] a second prosecution for the same offense after acquittal; [2] a second prosecution for the same offense after conviction; and [3] multiple punishments for the same offense.' U.S. v. Halper, 490 U.S. 435, 440 (1989).
Separate punishments in multiple criminal prosecution are constitutionally permissible, however, if the punishments are not based upon the same offenses. In Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 (1932), the Supreme Court held that punishment for two statutory offenses arising out of the same criminal act or transaction does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause if 'each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.' Id. at 304
Being tried twice for the same offense; prohibited by the 5th Amendmentto the U.S. Constitution.
'[T]he Double Jeopardy Clause protects against three distinct abuses: [1] a second prosecution for the same offense after acquittal; [2] a second prosecution for the same offense after conviction; and [3] multiple punishments for the same offense.' U.S. v. Halper, 490 U.S. 435, 440 (1989).
Separate punishments in multiple criminal prosecution are constitutionally permissible, however, if the punishments are not based upon the same offenses. In Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 (1932), the Supreme Court held that punishment for two statutory offenses arising out of the same criminal act or transaction does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause if 'each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.' Id. at 304
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
To Raye Dawn
Raye Dawn
I have to say you looked very good in court on the 1st. A lot better than I expected a woman who not only lost her child, but claims to be "innocent" and has sat in prison the past few years, to look. What didn't surprise me is that you sat emotionless and expressionless throughout the entire court hearing. That, I expected.
I know you know that I fully believe, based on the evidence that you are the one who murdered your daughter. I don't think you intentionally set out that day to kill Kelsey, but I do think you snapped and inflicted the fatal injuries to her. I also believe that you will be serving out your full sentence and rightfully so. My wish is that you would have gotten life which is in my opinion what you deserve.
I really don't "hate" you, I do however "hate" what you did to your child, what you allowed others to do to her and how you allowed others to treat her... including your own mother.
As a mother of five I have some questions that I'm sure will never be answered and that I will never understand. How could your hatred of Lance and his family have led up to and ended in such a tragedy? At that one moment when you could have stopped and turned back, what were you thinking? That if you couldn't have her, no one would? That you didn't spend all that time trying to keep Kelsey from Lance for nothing? Of course you knew he would fight for custody and win with all the abuse Kelsey was suffering at your hands.
Of course that leads to another question of something you said that day at the hospital after you were told your daughter was dead. I didn't think anything else I found out about you could shock me, but I was wrong. Even if your pathetic make believe story were true and you believed your child died of a seizure at that point... What would possess a "mother" to say that "it's probably for the best with what she'd have to go through with the Briggs? " How could a loving devoted mother say that about their own child who just died? Of course your blind can't think for themselves worshipers want to believe that wasn't said, but we both know it's true as it's in the caseworkers notes, she was there and heard the statement come from your very mouth. That statement in and of itself says sooo much. I think it's a shame that the jury didn't get to hear it.
I'd also like to know why you were on the phone with your mother during the time you say you and Kelsey were napping. Personally I think you knew you went too far and had hurt Kelsey bad, and you called your mom for advice and like always she told you what to do and you did just that. If there was nothing to hide in that conversation, then why lie and say you were sleeping that whole time? Why didn't you or your mother admit you had talked? See, that makes sense, because I had someone drive the exact route your mother would have had to have taken that day after getting the call from Porter about something being wrong with Kelsey and obviously she knew before he called and was ready to leave...that time of day, with the school traffic, it would be a huge stretch for her to make it all that way in the amount of time she allegedly did. I'm thinking about writing Porter and asking if he called your mom's cell phone or the office phone, because I believe she was waiting on his call. I know where he is and have since right after he was moved there, see, they messed up and had him listed in their public inmate list for awhile, so I wrote down his DOC #. Of course I have a couple other questions that I will be asking him too. I had someone ask him a couple years ago and he agreed I could write him, I just hadn't done it yet, but I think I'm ready. He knows I don't believe that he killed Kelsey so he has nothing to fear from speaking with me.
Maybe you were jealous of the Briggs family. They are such a loving and caring, close family. Nothing at all like your own. At one time, Kathie really did love you like a daughter. She never saw the evil hidden beneath your exterior. Not many did, unfortunately for your daughter. You blame all the problems in your marraige to Lance all on him, but you know the truth. Do I believe you were a battered wife? No. See, I've spoken with some of the people that ran around with you and were close to you during that time and I know how you acted and how you tried to get Lance to get violent with you, and how you were the violent one. I really feel for the man and his family that you lied to and told they were Kelsey's father and grandparents. Your selfishness has hurt a lot of people.
I certainly don't wish you any harm. I just want you to pay for what you did to your own child...by sitting right where you are and where you belong. I hope you are very lonely and feel that you can trust no one around you. I hope you live daily in fear of being beaten, not that I want you beaten, I just want you to feel that fear. I know your own mother has already tired of running to the prison for visits all the time, and being tied up with "Raye Dawn stuff all the time", I saw her own words in regards to that. So mommy isn't all about her little girl anymore....how does that feel Raye Dawn?? Do you sit there and wish you had family that really cared about you....you the person? and what you are going through and how you are feeling? how you are hurting? instead of only caring about their own reputation being ruined? Do you feel shut out and taken from those that love you? Good. I really, really hope you are feeling and experiencing these things. I hope what you did to Kelsey those last months and on Oct. 11th, 2005 haunt you in your dreams nightly. I hope you see Kelsey's beaten and battered body every time you close your eyes. That is my wishes for you dear Raye Dawn. Cruel? naww...see....those are the things your own 2 year old daughter felt and experienced....because of you and at your own hand. So why shouldn't you have to feel the same things she did? You get off lucky. Not only do you get to live....You don't have to feel the terror and pain of the life being viciously beaten out of you. You don't have to look into the eyes of the one person that was supposed to love you and protect you and save you as they take your breath from your body while inflicting unimaginable pain....and not understanding why. Personally I think your mother should be occupying a cell next to you. But she's living her own made hell, isn't she? As she should. Janet...well I felt sorry for her at one point and time...because of what your mother did to Ray and what she cheated Ray's children out of....but Janet has her own hell too....I saw the words of her own son and what he thinks of her.....anyway....no wonder you all hate the Briggs so much....their family is totally opposite of your own. At least Kelsey got to know them, despite your attempts at not letting that happen. Because of them, she saw how a loving family acts and is. Because of them she knew what it was to feel loved and safe. And no, i'm not saying they are saints, no one is perfect but they aren't downright evil either.
I'll close now, given you too much of my precious time and thoughts already...more than you deserve. Enjoy your life in Mabel Bassett and your self made hell Raye Dawn. And enjoy what miserable life you will have when you get out in 20 some years. You more than deserve it.
I have to say you looked very good in court on the 1st. A lot better than I expected a woman who not only lost her child, but claims to be "innocent" and has sat in prison the past few years, to look. What didn't surprise me is that you sat emotionless and expressionless throughout the entire court hearing. That, I expected.
I know you know that I fully believe, based on the evidence that you are the one who murdered your daughter. I don't think you intentionally set out that day to kill Kelsey, but I do think you snapped and inflicted the fatal injuries to her. I also believe that you will be serving out your full sentence and rightfully so. My wish is that you would have gotten life which is in my opinion what you deserve.
I really don't "hate" you, I do however "hate" what you did to your child, what you allowed others to do to her and how you allowed others to treat her... including your own mother.
As a mother of five I have some questions that I'm sure will never be answered and that I will never understand. How could your hatred of Lance and his family have led up to and ended in such a tragedy? At that one moment when you could have stopped and turned back, what were you thinking? That if you couldn't have her, no one would? That you didn't spend all that time trying to keep Kelsey from Lance for nothing? Of course you knew he would fight for custody and win with all the abuse Kelsey was suffering at your hands.
Of course that leads to another question of something you said that day at the hospital after you were told your daughter was dead. I didn't think anything else I found out about you could shock me, but I was wrong. Even if your pathetic make believe story were true and you believed your child died of a seizure at that point... What would possess a "mother" to say that "it's probably for the best with what she'd have to go through with the Briggs? " How could a loving devoted mother say that about their own child who just died? Of course your blind can't think for themselves worshipers want to believe that wasn't said, but we both know it's true as it's in the caseworkers notes, she was there and heard the statement come from your very mouth. That statement in and of itself says sooo much. I think it's a shame that the jury didn't get to hear it.
I'd also like to know why you were on the phone with your mother during the time you say you and Kelsey were napping. Personally I think you knew you went too far and had hurt Kelsey bad, and you called your mom for advice and like always she told you what to do and you did just that. If there was nothing to hide in that conversation, then why lie and say you were sleeping that whole time? Why didn't you or your mother admit you had talked? See, that makes sense, because I had someone drive the exact route your mother would have had to have taken that day after getting the call from Porter about something being wrong with Kelsey and obviously she knew before he called and was ready to leave...that time of day, with the school traffic, it would be a huge stretch for her to make it all that way in the amount of time she allegedly did. I'm thinking about writing Porter and asking if he called your mom's cell phone or the office phone, because I believe she was waiting on his call. I know where he is and have since right after he was moved there, see, they messed up and had him listed in their public inmate list for awhile, so I wrote down his DOC #. Of course I have a couple other questions that I will be asking him too. I had someone ask him a couple years ago and he agreed I could write him, I just hadn't done it yet, but I think I'm ready. He knows I don't believe that he killed Kelsey so he has nothing to fear from speaking with me.
Maybe you were jealous of the Briggs family. They are such a loving and caring, close family. Nothing at all like your own. At one time, Kathie really did love you like a daughter. She never saw the evil hidden beneath your exterior. Not many did, unfortunately for your daughter. You blame all the problems in your marraige to Lance all on him, but you know the truth. Do I believe you were a battered wife? No. See, I've spoken with some of the people that ran around with you and were close to you during that time and I know how you acted and how you tried to get Lance to get violent with you, and how you were the violent one. I really feel for the man and his family that you lied to and told they were Kelsey's father and grandparents. Your selfishness has hurt a lot of people.
I certainly don't wish you any harm. I just want you to pay for what you did to your own child...by sitting right where you are and where you belong. I hope you are very lonely and feel that you can trust no one around you. I hope you live daily in fear of being beaten, not that I want you beaten, I just want you to feel that fear. I know your own mother has already tired of running to the prison for visits all the time, and being tied up with "Raye Dawn stuff all the time", I saw her own words in regards to that. So mommy isn't all about her little girl anymore....how does that feel Raye Dawn?? Do you sit there and wish you had family that really cared about you....you the person? and what you are going through and how you are feeling? how you are hurting? instead of only caring about their own reputation being ruined? Do you feel shut out and taken from those that love you? Good. I really, really hope you are feeling and experiencing these things. I hope what you did to Kelsey those last months and on Oct. 11th, 2005 haunt you in your dreams nightly. I hope you see Kelsey's beaten and battered body every time you close your eyes. That is my wishes for you dear Raye Dawn. Cruel? naww...see....those are the things your own 2 year old daughter felt and experienced....because of you and at your own hand. So why shouldn't you have to feel the same things she did? You get off lucky. Not only do you get to live....You don't have to feel the terror and pain of the life being viciously beaten out of you. You don't have to look into the eyes of the one person that was supposed to love you and protect you and save you as they take your breath from your body while inflicting unimaginable pain....and not understanding why. Personally I think your mother should be occupying a cell next to you. But she's living her own made hell, isn't she? As she should. Janet...well I felt sorry for her at one point and time...because of what your mother did to Ray and what she cheated Ray's children out of....but Janet has her own hell too....I saw the words of her own son and what he thinks of her.....anyway....no wonder you all hate the Briggs so much....their family is totally opposite of your own. At least Kelsey got to know them, despite your attempts at not letting that happen. Because of them, she saw how a loving family acts and is. Because of them she knew what it was to feel loved and safe. And no, i'm not saying they are saints, no one is perfect but they aren't downright evil either.
I'll close now, given you too much of my precious time and thoughts already...more than you deserve. Enjoy your life in Mabel Bassett and your self made hell Raye Dawn. And enjoy what miserable life you will have when you get out in 20 some years. You more than deserve it.
Friday, September 10, 2010
tsk, tsk....
Having a cigarette in my hand while waving is NOT a crime. Maybe Sherri should be more concerned with cleaning her own back yard instead of grumbling about non criminal incidents that she has a problem with.
Gotta love PUBLIC RECORDS in Oklahoma! Every state should have them in my opinion. Interesting what you can pull up when you are bored.
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/GetCaseInformation.asp?submitted=true&viewtype=caseGeneral&casemasterID=2049435&db=Cleveland
Gotta love PUBLIC RECORDS in Oklahoma! Every state should have them in my opinion. Interesting what you can pull up when you are bored.
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/GetCaseInformation.asp?submitted=true&viewtype=caseGeneral&casemasterID=2049435&db=Cleveland
Insurance
I hear the much awaited "book" is soon to be sent to the publisher. I'm wondering if the author has the forethought to purchase the insurance policy that will protect them when/if they are sued over the content? Guess we will know soon enough. Seems like a small investment when writing something such as this. I know of a few attorneys that are anxiously awaiting the release of the book. This could get interesting. Time will tell.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Raye Dawn Smith's hearing
It's amazing how different people soak things up and interpret them. I sat through the entire hearing and heard the exact same evidence, saw the same exact things that everyone else saw and heard. Funny how people come away from the same precedings with such different opinions of how things went.
Someone last night sent me something Sherri had posted somewhere, where she stated that the hearing went well and in their favor and how Raye would be sharing hugs with them all soon. (something to that affect) Oddly, I came away from the same hearing convinced that Raye Dawn did not prove the juror misconduct against Brandi Oldham. If the name is misspelled, my apologies.
Jones called only two witnesses, the first being Brandi herself. I will give him credit, he tried very hard to discredit the girl, but didn't happen. No matter how many times he reworded the same question and asked....she gave the same answer. But...that's easy to do when you stick to the truth.
I'm not quite sure how anyone at all could be expected to remember minute details from 3 years ago. I wonder how many of my readers and the general public, can remember who they text on June 2, 2005. Or how about July 3rd of '09? I know I couldn't and not sure how she was expected to remember IF she sent a text on such and such and date and to who. She did not let him make her lie by forcing her to committ that she text this person at this exact time and exactly what was said. Her responses were appropriate and truthful. She was on the stand approx 2 hours I think and did well.
RD's second and last witness was Todd Bowman, Brandi's former supervisor at her former job. That testimony was great. He was proven a liar more than once. He testified he'd never been reprimanded at his former job (before being fired), that Brandi would call him at least twice a day and give him information about the trial, or say she'd read something on Kelsey's Purpose or watched news reports or read newspapers. The best was when Smothermon asked more than once about KP and what Brandi would tell him, to pin Todd down with his answers. Then the bombshell. Kathie Briggs turn to testify. Smothermon asked her about the website and she explained it was not accessible during RD's trial. (which IS the truth, as I was a memeber and moderator) When you would go to KP you would get the home page and a page with the Briggs family statement saying something to the affect that they were shutting the website down until the conclusion of the trial to make sure that Raye Dawn got a fair trial. When Smothermon asked her why they did that, she dropped the bomb...because Smothermon had asked them BEFORE the trial had even started to shut it down. He asked if they complied with his request and she stated once again the truth which is that they had. KP DID open back up the night of the last day of the trial, AFTER the verdict was handed down. Smothermon also had several documents from Todds employee file, where he asked specifically once again about reprimands in Todds file. Of course Todd once again denied he'd ever been officially reprimanded but Smothermon had the paperwork to prove it was a lie and that he had, and on more than one occasion. One of them was from a complaint that Brandi had made against him to the supervisor on some anger issues that had happened, which she did not know had been made a part of his employee file. Smothermon also proved that the affadavit that Mr. Bowman gave to Jones, containing a bunch of accusations against Brandi was given the same exact day he was fired from his job.
Several jurors were called and asked the same questions. Whether Brandi actively participated in the deliberations, to which they all responded yes. Did she ever say anything to them, or bring anything up to them that made them stop and say they wondered where she got that information from because they didn't remember hearing it during the trial, to which they all responded no. There were a few more questions and their responses proved that there was no misconduct from her.
Brandi was actually Smothermon's witness but was called first by Jones. I'm not sure where they Raye supporters are getting that they feel it went their way, when RD's only witness, Todd Bowman, was obviously proven to not have told the truth.
Surprisingly, Raye Dawn looked really good. Prison is apparently agreeing with her quite well. The suit she wore in court was obviously too big and intended to make her look small and vulnerable. Her face was expressionless and she hardly looked around at all. Straight faced throughout the entire hearing.
Now to address some issues that have been posted around the internet. I was sent some things that certain people had said and want to address them. First of all, Terri apparently posted about Kathie giving an interview, like she was shocked or something. First of all, Kathie tried to avoid giving interview and I will address that a little later. Secondly, why would Terri say anything about that? After Kelsey died, the Briggs family declined to give any interviews at the time. In fact, when they went to contact Terri to tell her they weren't giving interviews, Terri had already given one. In fact, Terri was before the camera giving interviews quite often at that time. She should have came to the hearing, maybe she could have given another one.
Janet made a comment on the internet "...funny how half of those people could not even look at her..ummm wonder why..." I wonder who it is she thinks "couldn't" look at Raye Dawn? I'm also wondering IF that were true, which it is not, how Janet would even know? She sat on the side closest to the door and in the front row, which means that everyone else was behind her and she was not turning around scanning the court room. I don't know of anyone that avoided looking at Raye Dawn. Many sat where they had a direct view of the prison princess. Again, that is not a true statement, no one avoided looking at Raye Dawn, why would they??
As for some of the comments by Lysa Bartlett and a couple others, let me explain something to you people. Kathie nor did any of the Briggs put themselves in front of the camera's. Kathie did not ask to do any interview either. I was there. After court when we were upstairs still talking after the meeting with Smothermon, a man in a suit came up and said that the media was "waiting for the Briggs" at the bottom of the stairs and they weren't leaving. A comment was made and the man said if they wanted to avoid the media, he could take them out a different way and bypass the media. That is what they chose to do. I was going to go on out the regular way and on to my car, but Kathie said to just come with them. The man took us downstairs a different way and the media waiting on the Briggs were avoided. We went outside and spoke briefly and Kathie walked across the courthouse yard and made it to the edge of the parking lot. I was crossing the street in front to my car. I heard someone yell loudly..."KATHIE BRIGGS"!!! And there was the media, hurrying down the sidewalk to catch up to Kathie. Raye supporters like to badmouth Kathie and say evil things when they really don't know what they are talking about. Kathie is NOT in the media nearly as often as she is asked to be. I cannot even count the amount of times she has been asked to give an interview on numerous stories in the news and she declines. But I guess those people can say what they want if it makes them feel better. Once again the truth is the truth and cannot be twisted and changed into someone's fantasy. No amount of wishing will change it. Which is why Raye Dawn Smith will be serving her entire sentence in Mabel Bassett prison where she rightfully belongs.
Janet made the comment, "I have to VENT, i just watched Kathie Jo Briggs do an interview!! She states HOW SHE HATES going to court it brings back such awful memories everytime..BUT IT DAMN SURE DIDN'T BOTHER HER IN COURT GETTING HER MONEY.....UM I say" I have to say "umm" to this....The money was not awarded to Kathie, the money was awarded AND given to Lance. The check only contained Lance's name.
There are some other comments I will be addressing but I'm short on time today so one more and the rest another time. Recently on a blog this was stated. "Like in court the other day, I just pretend they don't exist. It's not exactly being in touch with reality, but by not acknowledging the hate and harassment, it can't bring me down." This was stated after comments claiming cyberbullying, cyberstalking and harrassment this person alleges happens to them. Again, I was in court. There was no reason for her to pretend anyone didn't exist, as no one approached her, said anything to her, or even cared or noticed she was there. The hearing was about Raye Dawn, not her. You know, the one who it used to be about for this person, before it became all about "me me me". Odd how she wouldn't even make eye contact with anyone. The one time she did make brief eye contact accidentally, the smile immediately drained from her face and she immediately looked at the floor. Guess it's hard to face people you lie about and stalk and harrass. I was going to introduce myself to her after court but she was gone quickly afterwards. I will say that for being as "close" to the family as she claims, the only family member I saw even speak to her was Sherri. And when the family was in their huddle, she was on the outside. But whatever, no one cares. No one harrassed her, or anything else at the hearing.
We all know Jones likes the media attention. I have to wonder if they all really believe it "went their way", why the Smiths AND Jones refused to comment to the media when asked??? You would have thought if it was such a great day for them in court they would have welcomed the chance to say so and shout their victory as it would have been a first for them since this whole mess started. Now THERE is something that makes ya go hhhmmm.
I do have to correct I believe it was Lysa who said something about if those people think that Judge is going to go against the "decision of 4 appellet Judges"....what in the world is that girl talking about? Apparently the RD supporters don't understand what this hearing was. There has been NO "decision" by the appellet Judges yet in this case. NONE. This was sent to this Judge to do an evidentiary hearing. He has 20 days to write his REPORT, citing case laws, etc and have the transcript ready for the attorney's. They have 5 days as usual after that, then it's sent back to the appeals court for THEIR decision. I don't know why any of them are in such a hurry to be fully disappointed, once again but to each their own.
After hearing the evidence presented myself in court, I have no doubt that there was no jury misconduct with anything to do with Brandi. I also have no doubt that Raye Dawn might as well settle in, she's not going anywhere for a very, very long time. More later...
Hope you all are having a wonderful Holiday weekend! Blessings to each of you.
Someone last night sent me something Sherri had posted somewhere, where she stated that the hearing went well and in their favor and how Raye would be sharing hugs with them all soon. (something to that affect) Oddly, I came away from the same hearing convinced that Raye Dawn did not prove the juror misconduct against Brandi Oldham. If the name is misspelled, my apologies.
Jones called only two witnesses, the first being Brandi herself. I will give him credit, he tried very hard to discredit the girl, but didn't happen. No matter how many times he reworded the same question and asked....she gave the same answer. But...that's easy to do when you stick to the truth.
I'm not quite sure how anyone at all could be expected to remember minute details from 3 years ago. I wonder how many of my readers and the general public, can remember who they text on June 2, 2005. Or how about July 3rd of '09? I know I couldn't and not sure how she was expected to remember IF she sent a text on such and such and date and to who. She did not let him make her lie by forcing her to committ that she text this person at this exact time and exactly what was said. Her responses were appropriate and truthful. She was on the stand approx 2 hours I think and did well.
RD's second and last witness was Todd Bowman, Brandi's former supervisor at her former job. That testimony was great. He was proven a liar more than once. He testified he'd never been reprimanded at his former job (before being fired), that Brandi would call him at least twice a day and give him information about the trial, or say she'd read something on Kelsey's Purpose or watched news reports or read newspapers. The best was when Smothermon asked more than once about KP and what Brandi would tell him, to pin Todd down with his answers. Then the bombshell. Kathie Briggs turn to testify. Smothermon asked her about the website and she explained it was not accessible during RD's trial. (which IS the truth, as I was a memeber and moderator) When you would go to KP you would get the home page and a page with the Briggs family statement saying something to the affect that they were shutting the website down until the conclusion of the trial to make sure that Raye Dawn got a fair trial. When Smothermon asked her why they did that, she dropped the bomb...because Smothermon had asked them BEFORE the trial had even started to shut it down. He asked if they complied with his request and she stated once again the truth which is that they had. KP DID open back up the night of the last day of the trial, AFTER the verdict was handed down. Smothermon also had several documents from Todds employee file, where he asked specifically once again about reprimands in Todds file. Of course Todd once again denied he'd ever been officially reprimanded but Smothermon had the paperwork to prove it was a lie and that he had, and on more than one occasion. One of them was from a complaint that Brandi had made against him to the supervisor on some anger issues that had happened, which she did not know had been made a part of his employee file. Smothermon also proved that the affadavit that Mr. Bowman gave to Jones, containing a bunch of accusations against Brandi was given the same exact day he was fired from his job.
Several jurors were called and asked the same questions. Whether Brandi actively participated in the deliberations, to which they all responded yes. Did she ever say anything to them, or bring anything up to them that made them stop and say they wondered where she got that information from because they didn't remember hearing it during the trial, to which they all responded no. There were a few more questions and their responses proved that there was no misconduct from her.
Brandi was actually Smothermon's witness but was called first by Jones. I'm not sure where they Raye supporters are getting that they feel it went their way, when RD's only witness, Todd Bowman, was obviously proven to not have told the truth.
Surprisingly, Raye Dawn looked really good. Prison is apparently agreeing with her quite well. The suit she wore in court was obviously too big and intended to make her look small and vulnerable. Her face was expressionless and she hardly looked around at all. Straight faced throughout the entire hearing.
Now to address some issues that have been posted around the internet. I was sent some things that certain people had said and want to address them. First of all, Terri apparently posted about Kathie giving an interview, like she was shocked or something. First of all, Kathie tried to avoid giving interview and I will address that a little later. Secondly, why would Terri say anything about that? After Kelsey died, the Briggs family declined to give any interviews at the time. In fact, when they went to contact Terri to tell her they weren't giving interviews, Terri had already given one. In fact, Terri was before the camera giving interviews quite often at that time. She should have came to the hearing, maybe she could have given another one.
Janet made a comment on the internet "...funny how half of those people could not even look at her..ummm wonder why..." I wonder who it is she thinks "couldn't" look at Raye Dawn? I'm also wondering IF that were true, which it is not, how Janet would even know? She sat on the side closest to the door and in the front row, which means that everyone else was behind her and she was not turning around scanning the court room. I don't know of anyone that avoided looking at Raye Dawn. Many sat where they had a direct view of the prison princess. Again, that is not a true statement, no one avoided looking at Raye Dawn, why would they??
As for some of the comments by Lysa Bartlett and a couple others, let me explain something to you people. Kathie nor did any of the Briggs put themselves in front of the camera's. Kathie did not ask to do any interview either. I was there. After court when we were upstairs still talking after the meeting with Smothermon, a man in a suit came up and said that the media was "waiting for the Briggs" at the bottom of the stairs and they weren't leaving. A comment was made and the man said if they wanted to avoid the media, he could take them out a different way and bypass the media. That is what they chose to do. I was going to go on out the regular way and on to my car, but Kathie said to just come with them. The man took us downstairs a different way and the media waiting on the Briggs were avoided. We went outside and spoke briefly and Kathie walked across the courthouse yard and made it to the edge of the parking lot. I was crossing the street in front to my car. I heard someone yell loudly..."KATHIE BRIGGS"!!! And there was the media, hurrying down the sidewalk to catch up to Kathie. Raye supporters like to badmouth Kathie and say evil things when they really don't know what they are talking about. Kathie is NOT in the media nearly as often as she is asked to be. I cannot even count the amount of times she has been asked to give an interview on numerous stories in the news and she declines. But I guess those people can say what they want if it makes them feel better. Once again the truth is the truth and cannot be twisted and changed into someone's fantasy. No amount of wishing will change it. Which is why Raye Dawn Smith will be serving her entire sentence in Mabel Bassett prison where she rightfully belongs.
Janet made the comment, "I have to VENT, i just watched Kathie Jo Briggs do an interview!! She states HOW SHE HATES going to court it brings back such awful memories everytime..BUT IT DAMN SURE DIDN'T BOTHER HER IN COURT GETTING HER MONEY.....UM I say" I have to say "umm" to this....The money was not awarded to Kathie, the money was awarded AND given to Lance. The check only contained Lance's name.
There are some other comments I will be addressing but I'm short on time today so one more and the rest another time. Recently on a blog this was stated. "Like in court the other day, I just pretend they don't exist. It's not exactly being in touch with reality, but by not acknowledging the hate and harassment, it can't bring me down." This was stated after comments claiming cyberbullying, cyberstalking and harrassment this person alleges happens to them. Again, I was in court. There was no reason for her to pretend anyone didn't exist, as no one approached her, said anything to her, or even cared or noticed she was there. The hearing was about Raye Dawn, not her. You know, the one who it used to be about for this person, before it became all about "me me me". Odd how she wouldn't even make eye contact with anyone. The one time she did make brief eye contact accidentally, the smile immediately drained from her face and she immediately looked at the floor. Guess it's hard to face people you lie about and stalk and harrass. I was going to introduce myself to her after court but she was gone quickly afterwards. I will say that for being as "close" to the family as she claims, the only family member I saw even speak to her was Sherri. And when the family was in their huddle, she was on the outside. But whatever, no one cares. No one harrassed her, or anything else at the hearing.
We all know Jones likes the media attention. I have to wonder if they all really believe it "went their way", why the Smiths AND Jones refused to comment to the media when asked??? You would have thought if it was such a great day for them in court they would have welcomed the chance to say so and shout their victory as it would have been a first for them since this whole mess started. Now THERE is something that makes ya go hhhmmm.
I do have to correct I believe it was Lysa who said something about if those people think that Judge is going to go against the "decision of 4 appellet Judges"....what in the world is that girl talking about? Apparently the RD supporters don't understand what this hearing was. There has been NO "decision" by the appellet Judges yet in this case. NONE. This was sent to this Judge to do an evidentiary hearing. He has 20 days to write his REPORT, citing case laws, etc and have the transcript ready for the attorney's. They have 5 days as usual after that, then it's sent back to the appeals court for THEIR decision. I don't know why any of them are in such a hurry to be fully disappointed, once again but to each their own.
After hearing the evidence presented myself in court, I have no doubt that there was no jury misconduct with anything to do with Brandi. I also have no doubt that Raye Dawn might as well settle in, she's not going anywhere for a very, very long time. More later...
Hope you all are having a wonderful Holiday weekend! Blessings to each of you.
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