The poor guy probably expected a dead body to look very bruised/scratched and have many signs of violence. Apparently, Alexis didn't have obvious trauma to her body. Key-word being obvious.
Seconded!.Reportedly, AS death a homicide and her cause of death determined as strangulation.
Unfortunately for homicide detectives and prosecutors, death by strangulation can leave very little physical and forensic evidence. Probable cause is required for both search warrants and an arrest.
To my knowledge, there's been no statement that authorities have a POI or suspect for AS murder so how can the public be clamoring for an arrest with insufficient evidence?
Important to remember that both the US Constitution and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provide for only a set amount of time between the defendant's arraignment and their trial to begin.
I'm reminded of the 2018 murder of Maria Elena Guzman, CA-- where her husband was charged with her murder -- only to have the case against him dismissed midway through his trial when the prosecution rested.
As they do during the trial when the prosecution rests, the defense requested the case against the husband be dismissed for lack of evidence, and the court agreed.
This means even if the defendant confessed to the murder, or additional evidence linking the husband to Guzman's murder was made available, he can never be tried for his wife's death (i.e., double jeopardy).
This example illustrates why we often hear the phrase: the prosecution only gets one bite at the apple, and patience is golden.
How is justice served if a suspect arrested before there is solid evidence to convict them at trial?
Just imagine how awful for Ms. Guzman's family to know that her alleged murderer got away with killing her and they will never get justice.
Nope. I want a thorough investigation for AS and a plethora of sound evidence wrapped up with a bow delivered to the DA-- regardless of the weeks or months required. MOO
Mid-trial, judge dismisses case against Vista husband accused of killing his wife
Reportedly, AS death a homicide and her cause of death determined as strangulation.
Unfortunately for homicide detectives and prosecutors, death by strangulation can leave very little physical and forensic evidence. Probable cause is required for both search warrants and an arrest.
To my knowledge, there's been no statement that authorities have a POI or suspect for AS murder so how can the public be clamoring for an arrest with insufficient evidence?
Important to remember that both the US Constitution and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provide for only a set amount of time between the defendant's arraignment and their trial to begin.
I'm reminded of the 2018 murder of Maria Elena Guzman, CA-- where her husband was charged with her murder -- only to have the case against him dismissed midway through his trial when the prosecution rested.
As they do during the trial when the prosecution rests, the defense requested the case against the husband be dismissed for lack of evidence, and the court agreed.
This means even if the defendant confessed to the murder, or additional evidence linking the husband to Guzman's murder was made available, he can never be tried for his wife's death (i.e., double jeopardy).
This example illustrates why we often hear the phrase: the prosecution only gets one bite at the apple, and patience is golden.
How is justice served if a suspect arrested before there is solid evidence to convict them at trial?
Just imagine how awful for Ms. Guzman's family to know that her alleged murderer got away with killing her and they will never get justice.
Nope. I want a thorough investigation for AS and a plethora of sound evidence wrapped up with a bow delivered to the DA-- regardless of the weeks or months required. MOO
Mid-trial, judge dismisses case against Vista husband accused of killing his wife
