Respectfully, regarding the release of documentation we want released, I realized last night when I was thinking about what's being done in this case that the Dallas PD and all other LE agencies had the case removed from local and area jurisdiction early on, and the Texas Rangers took the investigation over. So, DPD can't legally release information to the public in an ongoing case investigation by another, higher level professional investigative body.
The Crimeonline.com article quoted above does not even mention the presence of the Texas Rangers, and this is a huge omission or oversight.
To learn a bit about the Texas Rangers and the scope of their investigative abilities, this might be helpful:
TxDPS - Texas Ranger Responsibilities
I had to learn about them when we moved to Texas. I thought the Texas Rangers was simply the name of a sports team.
They are absolutely respected in Texas and are directly responsible to the governor.
The units they have which are likely at work in Mr. Jean's case are these, in addition to their regular investigative work to solve the crime:
"Public Corruption Unit
The 81st session of the Texas Legislature passed HB2086; this bill created the Public Corruption Unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety, under the responsibility of the Texas Ranger Division. The Texas Rangers are committed to fighting public corruption, as it relates to public officials, law enforcement officers, and others that hold a position of public trust. Fighting corruption is vital to preserving our democracy, protecting our borders, and securing our communities.
Public Integrity Unit
The Texas Ranger’s Public Integrity Unit is responsible for investigating crimes committed by
state officers and
state employees.
In 2015, the 84th Texas Legislature passed
House Bill 1690, which created a Public Integrity Unit within the Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate offenses against public administration.
To discuss public integrity or corruption allegations with a Texas Ranger near you, contact your local
Texas Ranger’s Office."
It's not usual for them to release any information when they take a case over from another LE agency in Texas. They have all the 911 info, the DPD statements, A.G.'s statements, and info from cameras outside the parking garage, Mr. Jean's apartment and her apartment.
Also, they likely have all current case info, including the answers to the questions I was asking about his autopsy and her drug testing and so forth.
In my experience, they do not usually release info in an active investigation unless they need specific information from the public, or may want to give a preliminary finding when the suspected outcome involves the death of a kidnapped or otherwise missing child or children. Also, in some cases which affected an entire city, they do present regular press conferences but what they tell until there is a final resolution is much different from what the locals will try to insinuate or say to make themselves look " good". They historically perform a thorough and unbiased investigation if past performance is an indication.
Usually, their investigations are on the level of the FBI, because they have state jurisdiction and override any other state LE agency.
This is my experience, and I'm not trying to sugar coat anything about this case. It was a great relief for the Texas Rangers to step in and take the case early.
