If we're going to compare her to Diane Downs, we could make the same case for her, 1 child died, the other 2 survived with injuries. Downs shot herself in the arm, she could have died from blood loss too. Why did she drive the children to the hospital and risk saving them, and 2 did survive. We can apply it to Darlie, why kill 2 children and leave the baby alive? I don't think either women are great analysis material, I believe it was an impulsive act and they're shocked they really did do it, and they have to prove over and over it was an intruder/carjacker.I've always thought she was innocent. Diane Downs tried to kill her children because her boyfriend didn't want kids-same thing with Susan Smith. As far as I know Darlie and Darien were together and life seemed to be going well. They had 3 little boys. Why would she kill 2 and not the baby? And then there is the bloody sock that was found several houses down. How did that get there? I doubt seriously that she had time to drop it several houses down with her two sons fatally injured along with Darlie's own injuries. Have you seen the pictures of her injuries? They looked pretty bad. I am sure the scene was pretty hectic. One thing that would make me question my conclusion is if I found out that the boys had life insurance on them. Does anyone know that? I do believe that silly string birthday party that was videotaped hurt her in the eyes of the public.
Very interesting. I’ve never read where it was proven to be Darins sock. Do you happen to remember what source? Very interesting indeed. MOOIf we're going to compare her to Diane Downs, we could make the same case for her, 1 child died, the other 2 survived with injuries. Downs shot herself in the arm, she could have died from blood loss too. Why did she drive the children to the hospital and risk saving them, and 2 did survive. We can apply it to Darlie, why kill 2 children and leave the baby alive? I don't think either women are great analysis material, I believe it was an impulsive act and they're shocked they really did do it, and they have to prove over and over it was an intruder/carjacker.
The sock was Darin's, could he have run down the alleyway and dropped it?
I don't believe in the death penalty so Darlie shouldn't be on death row. The silly string incident doesn't prove anything to me either, it's the actual staging of the crime scene and her 911 call that tips me over to her guilt. Asking those questions like, why leave one alive, only she can answer.
It's in the court transcript from darlieroutierfactandfiction, Greg Davis closing, Jan. 31, 1997Very interesting. I’ve never read where it was proven to be Darins sock. Do you happen to remember what source? Very interesting indeed. MOO
Ty for taking the time to share. I believe that’s exactly why the sock was there and had the sock not been verified as Darins (which I did not think it had), I completely agree with you, the defense would’ve had their reasonable doubt. IMO bc it was his sock, this shows further that Darlie planted it to show an intruder had “dropped” it after the murders. Or was it Darin? How exactly does one sleep through such horrific noises coming from your own children? MOOIt's in the court transcript from darlieroutierfactandfiction, Greg Davis closing, Jan. 31, 1997
1 THE COURT: Well, I'll overrule that. 2 MR. JOHN HAGLER: He is going to go 3 into a matter that is not in evidence. 4 MR. GREG DAVIS: No, sir, I am not. 5 THE COURT: No, he is not, I don't 6 think he is. If he does, then the objection will be 7 sustained. 8 MR. GREG DAVIS: Yes, sir. 9 THE COURT: Stay within the record. 10 MR. GREG DAVIS: And what did Darin 11 Routier say to you good people, he said, "That is my sock 12 and it came out of that utility room. It's my sock." 13 Just like Charlie Linch had told you after his 14 microscopic examinations. 15 Now, let's talk about the sock for 16 just a second here before I go on. You know, I'm not 17 telling you that this defendant went down there in some 18 clever effort to plant this sock. I'm not saying that. 19 Mr. Shook is not saying that either. What we are saying 20 to you is, that this woman knew very well that this sock 21 right here came out of her house. 22 She knew good and well that she was 23 going to get it out of that house and try to disassociate 24 it from that house. You see, she never counted on that 25 knife being found in that butcher block with that Sandra M. Halsey, CSR, Official Court Reporter 5337
http://www.darlieroutierfactandfict...016/11/Greg-Davis-Closing-January-31-1997.pdf
It would've been a big scoop for Darlie's defense if the sock belonged to an intruder. I don't think it's significant that it's Darin's sock. The big question is why was it dropped/planted several doors down from their house near a drain? It was stained with Devon and Damon's blood, so the sock was at or near the crime scene, is this the reason?
Hello everyone! I'm a new member here, having joined about two days ago. I passed through this thread earlier, but yesterday I came across a video made by a mental health specialist talking about the story:
While I haven't read much about the case, his analysis of the event seems fairly solid. While he personally believes that it's more likely that she committed the murders than not, the evidence falls well below the standard of reasonable doubt. His main point is that the police investigation was very unprofessional, with the assumption that a different suspect could not have been involved being particularly damaging since it effectively prohibited the police from examining evidence that could either confirm the existence of an intruder or prove for sure that it was false. This was pretty bad since it severely limited the material that the jury had access to.
Personally, I think that the evidence falls below the standard of reasonable doubt. As for whether she actually did it... I'm not really sure. It seems more likely than not that she was responsible for the killings, but it's hard to make a definite statement. Either way, this is a very difficult case, and I look forward to any further inquiry.
Darin was fully investigated by LE but he was cleared by the investigation.Darlie is guilty and I have no doubt about that. What has always puzzled me is why Darin was never investigated.
It's in the court transcript from darlieroutierfactandfiction, Greg Davis closing, Jan. 31, 1997
1 THE COURT: Well, I'll overrule that. 2 MR. JOHN HAGLER: He is going to go 3 into a matter that is not in evidence. 4 MR. GREG DAVIS: No, sir, I am not. 5 THE COURT: No, he is not, I don't 6 think he is. If he does, then the objection will be 7 sustained. 8 MR. GREG DAVIS: Yes, sir. 9 THE COURT: Stay within the record. 10 MR. GREG DAVIS: And what did Darin 11 Routier say to you good people, he said, "That is my sock 12 and it came out of that utility room. It's my sock." 13 Just like Charlie Linch had told you after his 14 microscopic examinations. 15 Now, let's talk about the sock for 16 just a second here before I go on. You know, I'm not 17 telling you that this defendant went down there in some 18 clever effort to plant this sock. I'm not saying that. 19 Mr. Shook is not saying that either. What we are saying 20 to you is, that this woman knew very well that this sock 21 right here came out of her house. 22 She knew good and well that she was 23 going to get it out of that house and try to disassociate 24 it from that house. You see, she never counted on that 25 knife being found in that butcher block with that Sandra M. Halsey, CSR, Official Court Reporter 5337
http://www.darlieroutierfactandfict...016/11/Greg-Davis-Closing-January-31-1997.pdf
It would've been a big scoop for Darlie's defense if the sock belonged to an intruder. I don't think it's significant that it's Darin's sock. The big question is why was it dropped/planted several doors down from their house near a drain? It was stained with Devon and Damon's blood, so the sock was at or near the crime scene, is this the reason?
Me as well. Who would come in and murder two sweet little boys and leave Darlie alive? The screen was cut from the inside.Personally, I think they're wasting their time.
What do you all think about the Innocense Project accepting Darlie's case? All I can say that if they help prove Darlie is indeed innocent I will have a lot of crow to eat! I've believed her to be guilty for years but if they can prove me wrong I'm willing to admit I was wrong and offer my appologies. Just curious what everyone thought about them accepting her case after all of these years.
So I missed that little tidbit too all these years !!! which makes me think my original thought are we 100% sure Darin didn't do it, and she was in a sleep, awake haze I'm one of those that is totally disoriented for a few min. I cant even explain why I think she didn't do it anymore , its just a feeling like there has always been more to itIt's in the court transcript from darlieroutierfactandfiction, Greg Davis closing, Jan. 31, 1997
1 THE COURT: Well, I'll overrule that. 2 MR. JOHN HAGLER: He is going to go 3 into a matter that is not in evidence. 4 MR. GREG DAVIS: No, sir, I am not. 5 THE COURT: No, he is not, I don't 6 think he is. If he does, then the objection will be 7 sustained. 8 MR. GREG DAVIS: Yes, sir. 9 THE COURT: Stay within the record. 10 MR. GREG DAVIS: And what did Darin 11 Routier say to you good people, he said, "That is my sock 12 and it came out of that utility room. It's my sock." 13 Just like Charlie Linch had told you after his 14 microscopic examinations. 15 Now, let's talk about the sock for 16 just a second here before I go on. You know, I'm not 17 telling you that this defendant went down there in some 18 clever effort to plant this sock. I'm not saying that. 19 Mr. Shook is not saying that either. What we are saying 20 to you is, that this woman knew very well that this sock 21 right here came out of her house. 22 She knew good and well that she was 23 going to get it out of that house and try to disassociate 24 it from that house. You see, she never counted on that 25 knife being found in that butcher block with that Sandra M. Halsey, CSR, Official Court Reporter 5337
http://www.darlieroutierfactandfict...016/11/Greg-Davis-Closing-January-31-1997.pdf
It would've been a big scoop for Darlie's defense if the sock belonged to an intruder. I don't think it's significant that it's Darin's sock. The big question is why was it dropped/planted several doors down from their house near a drain? It was stained with Devon and Damon's blood, so the sock was at or near the crime scene, is this the reason?