The best move the DA could make at this point is to hire THE best prosecuting attorney money can buy. Someone needs to lay this story out for the jury in a clear and convincing manner. Not piecemeal fashion like we have gotten. But a very organized delivery of the evidence. The evidence IS convincing. But someone needs to put this together for the jury in a damning fashion that ties it all together with ease. There is NO doubt in my mind, but I have been paying attention for a long time. We don't need an amateur here. There are a few on here that could help them out...
Yes I too think what you suggest would be a very good and wise move by the DA. When I read your post, someone instantly popped into my mind- former Orange County, CA prosecutor Matt Murphy. Some may already be familiar, but he was a top prosecutor for OCDA for 20+ years. He departed the OCDA a couple years ago and now operates a private practice and is also a legal analyst for ABC. I’ve watched quite a few episodes of 20/20 which featured homicide cases that Matt analyzed and discussed. They consisted of recent high profile cases he assisted/provided consultation on, and past high profile cases he prosecuted during his time at OCDA. Majority of which, like many cases including this case, mostly and/or entirely circumstantial, that he brought to successful prosecution and conviction.
IMO this guy is good, and in addition to his other attributes, he’s a fierce victim’s advocate and very supportive of victim’s families.
From his interviews and the clips of footage I’ve seen of him in action on cases he’s prosecuted, imo he’s definitely a presence, knows how to command a courtroom, and force to be reckoned with. Intelligent, steady, methodical and yes imo, highly skilled at laying out the evidence in a clear, convincing manner so jurors are able to connect the dots, which like others have mentioned and I agree, this case is going to need in a lead prosecuting attorney. I’m sure someone of this caliber wouldn’t come cheap but imo, would be well worth the money.
I’ve included a link below about Matt Murphy and a couple of things that jump out that I think really could help/benefit the state’s case against BM if they were to hire someone with similar expertise and credentials:
“Matt Murphy
has trained prosecutors for the California Department of Justice, the California District Attorneys Association, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
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He became a sought-after speaker regarding complex murder trials, the tactics of cross examination, and effective closing arguments. Mr. Murphy has tried over 200 criminal cases to verdict, including well over 100 jury trials.”
Mr. Murphy also tried some of the most interesting, complex, and difficult cases in Orange County.
He successfully prosecuted cases against some of the finest and most experienced defense lawyers in the country.”
Although I was very disappointed to hear the news of JL’s departure in the middle of the case, I do believe there’s still plenty of time for JL’s replacement to get up to speed on the case. And maybe it will end up being a good thing in the long run, if they hire someone really exceptional and highly skilled similar to the above, which I do believe they need and beneficial going up against E&N.
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