GUILTY AL - Brianna Parish, 21, Daphne, 11 Nov 2009

[Angel Who Cares]

Thanks to everyone who updates this- I hate that her family had to go through the holidays without her, but I am glad that they at least have him incarcerated/charged before the holidays...

Your welcome babycat & I'm sure Jane Thanks you too!:blowkiss:

I will continue to follow the case & am REALLY glad that he was charged before the holidays too!

Rest In Peace Bri.:blowkiss:
Justice is going to come for you and your family. It won't replace her but it will help her family to start healing.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

I'm sorry I missed this heartbreaking article! I feel so soory for her family but the article below shows how much strength her family has.

Mom memorializes daughter with tree, takes comfort in capital murder arrest in Alabama
By AMY MOORE
December, 23, 2008

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Sylinda Parish set up what her family is calling the Bri Tree for Christmas this year.
With glittery silver ornaments, the tree is dedicated to the memory of Parish's 21-year-old daughter, Brianna Lynne Parish, who was killed Nov. 12.
"She loved shiny things, all things bling, so it's done up like that," Parish said of the special tree.
"She was our Christmas joy. She always made everybody laugh and she really enjoyed Christmas," Parish said. "We're struggling with Christmas."
Still under construction, the Web site, www.briannabond.com, will let other young people know that staying connected with each other can save lives, Parish said.
Article:
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/n...ital_murder_arrest_in_alabama_12-23-2008.html

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Parish's murder suspect in court
Last Edited: Thursday, 29 Jan 2009, 10:26 PM CST
Created On: Thursday, 29 Jan 2009, 10:16 PM CST

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Briana Parish's family made their presence known in court today by wearing shirts in her memory. "This is mainly to help make people aware that young women know they should not be out alone," said Dee McClantoc, a Parish relative. "We don't want this to happen to anyone else."
Troy Macdonald's defense team acknowledged that Daphne Police have surveillance video of Macdonald leaving the Bayhouse Pub. But his attorney attempted to show that the state has no way to prove Parish was inside Macdonald's car at the time
The judge then ruled the case will proceed. "His case will be presented to the February grand jury. And they will be the acting body to decide the charges he will face as to go on through the process," said the District Attorney.
FOX10 News learned Thursday that Brianna Parish was naked from waist down when she was found. Detectives say they were also able to match semen found in Parish's body to Troy Macdonald.
Article:
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/ParishsMurderSuspectInCourt

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Surprising Details In Brianna Parish Murder Case
Last Update: 1/29 7:08 pm

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Thursday investigators disclosed MacDonald&#8217;s alibi. MacDonald says he did seeParish that night, but left her earlier in the evening alive and well. He claims after seeing Parish he went to a man&#8217;s house who he claims he had sex with.
Investigators say his timeline doesn&#8217;t match up to their cell phone records. Thursday&#8217;s hearing also revealed the cause of Parish&#8217;s death. The Department of Forensic Sciences ruled she died from strangulation and blunt force trauma to the head. She was discovered half naked. Investigators found her blue jeans, underwear and shoes about 300 feet from her body.
DNA taken from Parish matches that of MacDonald, but not beyond a shadow of doubt.
Article:
http://www.nbc15online.com/mostpopu...arish-Murder-Case/o4fhwJs950e0Q3lzd1-PmQ.cspx

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Testimony links Daphne man to slaying of Brianna Parish
Officer relays suspected timeline in death
Monday, February 02, 2009

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BAY MINETTE &#8212; Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, a Daphne officer sat in a witness stand and relayed for the first time publicly what investigators say is the timeline and evidence in the Nov. 12 slaying that shook the general feeling of safety for many across the Eastern Shore.
In the crowded courtroom late last week sat more than 20 supporters and family members of the victim, Brianna Parish. Most wore white T-shirts with a smiling photo of the 21-year-old encircled by the words, "In memory of Brianna Parish."
Friends and family of Troy MacDonald, who is charged with Parish's murder, filled a back row bench in the courtroom.
Article:
http://www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1233569747187340.xml&coll=3

 

[JaneInOz]

Thank you for the Update AWC

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Trial of defendant in Brianna Parish murder postponed
August 17, 2009, 4:16PM
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The capital murder trial of Troy Robert MacDonald in the strangulation death of Brianna Parish had been tentatively scheduled to start this week but is postponed indefinitely, according to Baldwin County court officials.

Article:
http://blog.al.com/live/2009/08/trial_of_defendant_in_brianna.html
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Mayor's order to investigate Daphne Civic Center drew police objections, records show
August 02, 2009, 4:58AM
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In January, barely a dozen days after police here announced an arrest in the murder of 21-year-old Brianna Parish, the mayor ordered a new, less-visible investigation that drew objections from both Chief David Carpenter and Capt. Danny Bell.

Small said last week that Palumbo's claims were "way off base."

"In no way did the Police Department or myself hinder or slow down the Brianna Parish investigation by looking into problems at the Civic Center," Small said.

Article:
http://blog.al.com/live/2009/08/mayors_order_to_investigate_da.html
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Life Without Brianna: Murder Victim's Father Speaks
Last Update: 11/03 7:04 pm
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It's been a challenging year. Parish and Brianna's mother were living in Texas at the time of Brianna's murder. Since her death, he was laid off and they've moved back to Daphne. There's so much support here, but also so many memories.

"I don't really know what's going to happen come the anniversary date itself," says Parish. "I'm sure it's going to be difficult."

The Parish family is planning to install a bench near the sight where Brianna's body was found as a permanent memorial. The Baldwin County District Attorney says she hopes to bring the case to trial in the spring.

Video: Brianna Parish's Family Speaks About Life Without Her 11/3/2009 02:07
http://www.local15tv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=268435@wpmi.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.local15tv.com/news/local...er-Speaks/L2xejaniMkKRcKnOY11mrA.cspx?rss=217

:angel:

 

[fhc]

MacDonald raped and murdered Brianna Parish in 2008. Jury sentenced him to life in prison.

MacDonald is accused of killing Brianna Parish in 2008. Last month, MacDonald plead guilty to capital murder to avoid the death penalty...but under Alabama law, a jury must still render a verdict.

http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article...al-murder-trial/1203013/Dec-02-2010_11-36-am/