Danny has kept a low profile, and not much about his life like family, marriage, and children are in public. Barry Sheck and bis crew of investigators should get involved. Shes guilty. I am posting Jamesanswer: Yes the allegations were said and you cannot take back what was saideven if retracted If you listen to the recording, Christie clearly says I dont know who did it. She was asleep, thats why. He could not during the marriage so he walked away. On a side note, what do you think of parole of Leslie Van Houton? As soon as Diane was found guilty, Hugi demanded that Diane be evaluated by a psychiatrist before sentencing so they could declare her a dangerous offender and give her a stiffer sentence. And he grew up there. Steven and Diane married on November 13, 1973. 'Leave It to Beaver' star Tony Dow explains why he wasn't allowed to The prosecutor would gently shake his head and the good judge would follow with a ruling. And they kept at her and made suggestions when she would not implicate her mom. They should have had ongoing contact and been placed with family as soon as they were out of the hospital and they never should have been interviewed without their own attorney (Guardian ad Litem) present. The prescribed normal dosage for a full grown man is 30 milligrams per day. Her release was recommended by a warden and a psychiatrist. I research cases that in my opinion, were poorly tried. 1. If they could not find the gun or any trace of a shooting on Diane, and you think shes guilty, it would mean she had an accomplice. In fact, if someone was Hungry like the Wolf in this courtroom, it was a certain crime author who could already smell and taste the fortune coming her way after the publication of this juicy story. The authorities believed that the children's father was not a good fit to look after the children after what they had endured when their mother tried to murder them. Sheriffs Deputy Roy Pond admitted in court that he had already concluded that Diane was guilty and stopped following leads on the orders of his sergeantthree weeks after the shooting. Who is Elizabeth Diane Downs, Steve Downs ex-wife? If a person were innocent of the crime they were convicted of this puts them in a no-win situation. It is not because a defendant is found guilty or disliked that it is acceptable to bend the rules. This was very stressful. The two mental disorders that cause excessive talking are Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. The question is of course, how can we determine guilt or innocence without a fair trial? What a terrible injustice. You make an interesting observation when you say: Anyways. They now throw people in prison in the US for debts. The notes taken daily by the nurses became a point of contention at trial. I will talk to Dianes brother. They should have taken the time necessary to find enough evidence. If you had commented on one of the elements contained in the blog, it might have been enlightening. Christie became the star witness against her mother and who could resist such a touching testimony? Lets also remember that this is the US of A and we dont lock people up for being narcissistic, antisocial histrionic individuals. I was being sarcastic. 20 female celebrities with black hair to follow in 2023, 10 most famous QVC hosts who were fired or left the channel. I am not one sided. It was obvious to the cops and the prosecution because they proceeded to get her daughter to testify against her because they had nothing to prove she was the shooter. There were posters. Gregory Foote who had denied access to the children by all blood relatives and given their care over to the State, was promoted from juvenile to senior judge to preside over the trial of Diane Downs.. Distractify is a registered trademark. But you dont mention that she again has changed her story.. Become TUKO.co.ke ambassador get a branded T-shirt, hoodie or water bottle at our TUKO Shop! Wow does he ever look different than how they portrayed him in the TV movie. Children imitate their parents every move. This reminds me of what a jail counselor named Rachel Roth said at the trial of Debra Milke Its my opinion that this young woman has been judged in a way that signifies something to do with how we view women in our society. Yet, that is exactly what the videotape showsDiane laughing hysterically about hurting her arm. If Diane was bipolar, the non-stop chatter would have been inherent to the situation. Maybe because of her notoriety and the victims were children. If you use this mixed water, you can lift off a gunpowder stain.. The hell with doubts, ballistics and pesky details about the shooting, we cannot disagree becausethere is hunting and fishing to do and friendships to uphold. Seems like she was her worst enemy. I think that the time she has served and her good behavior made her eligible for parole. Click here to read the complaint. I think that looked at through a more objective lens, many aspects of the Downs case are highly questionable. Diane had consulted a psychologist after the tragedy and after months of consultation, she was never diagnosed as a sociopath. Also, she became pregnant without Steve Downs' permission. Strangely enough, a woman who was seen for 8 months by a psychologist and declared to be in shock and suffering from a mood disorder, would now be assessed by the State hired psychiatrist to confirm the label Hugi conveniently made up during trial. Speculative? But if the blogger is arguing that the blog is balanced and objective, thats patently untrue. Why am I not arguing the facts of the trial? I just tried to find a video or article about Hugi and I only get the one or two that I already have. The fact that the DA adopted the children, since it was after the trial, is more of a gray area. The Parole Board had an obligation to parole Diane between 1998 and 2002 if she could provide reasonable cause to show she was not a danger to society. I ndicted money launderer and noted coup enthusiast Steve Bannon has refused to sit for a deposition in front of the January 6 Select Committee. But in the case of DD, there were a lot of elements missing. But you are right to say that it is my site. So I did not post your comment about his answer to your inquiry. Of course, her mental health has deteriorated. If not, why not? Even though his wife shot their children multiple times, and the case was national news, he never surfaced and kept a low profile. I personally disagree with that practice but it is common. It did not matter that they had no evidence; they did not like her attitude and she was going to pay for it: opinion, not fact Q. I followed the trial. Did u learn nothing?? tell someone else. Otherwise you just want people to fill your echo chamber that agree with you, tell anyone else you obviously dont want to debate me.., then ban, then hope for people to agree. Mostly, because it was poorly investigated and they focused on Diane solely the minute they met her. And of course, she added her own brand of paranoia, which is to be expected considering her personality disorder and what she went through. Some of your facts arent facts at all. why didn't steve downs get custody. (Yes in the 1980s a ten yr like myself was not as mature as say todays 10 yr olds. I still remember my mother picking up the paper and seeing the headline. The tape of Christie and her adoption by the prosecutor are facts. It is my hope that Leslie Van Houten and Diane Downs are never paroled. but I think there are some extreme cases that knock women in a bad psychotic way that can be life threatening. Steve Downes has voiced the Master Chief in the Halo games since his 2001 debut, and his voice has become synonymous with the character.However, despite Jen Taylor being asked to reprise her role as the . There have been behaviors that in the general course of events one may expect from a single parent that in a way have been falsely interpreted as being some form of evil.. http://www.glamour.com/story/i-found-out-my-mother-was-a-killer-the-rebecca-babcock-story. Page 26 of Case History. She had been isolated from her whole family and being unethically interrogated. The Media or ISIS? Where to begin? I agree in both cases they were high profile cases. So she could not have shot her kids at the distance determined by the state unless she changed her clothing and it did not come up at trial. The authorities believed that the children's father was not a good fit to look after the children after what they had endured when their mother tried to murder them. Is there any update? Yes, I had filed for divorce and then I canceled it. I saw that same face in Diane Downs. In the end, it is scary how media becomes some kind of Roman circus where people is thrown in order to become a source of business. Its a fact. No worries. so which one is it????? The fact that the judge who presided over the child welfare case and the criminal case was the same individual is absolutely a conflict of interest. So obviously, she was the prime suspect. She also underwent a gun residue test that same evening that revealed no trace of gun powder on her hands. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Her 7 yr old daughter was already dead, her other 2 children were in critical condition. Not exclusively a USA trait, this happens also in many countries, but in a technologically advanced superpower like USA this attitude is more shocking, and maybe also more worldwide spread. Right after the shooting, little Danny would ask the nurses, , Even Ann Rule in her book, keeps mentioning that, Every time, she said she did not know, they told her to think again and made suggestions. Its more understandable now, after all this time but it has done her so much harm, then and now I am a Mortuary science student, true crime fanatic, and have been following the Downs case since it happened. Or that they are not even curious about it. Also, the title of the website clearly demonstrates an inherit bias. When Dianes youngest daughter, who was adopted after being taken away by the state, found out who her real mother was and decided to reach out to her, the media and Rule grabbed hold of her to promote their agenda. Speculative. If Oregonians were not all convinced at first, the media and the crown made sure they would be. The previous video you sent me shows a Jagger pretty animated and involved in the defense of his client. I would say so. I would like to see her released because I do not believe in life without parole for any inmate with no priors who had a good conduct while incarcerated. I am quite bothered by what happened in that courtroom and in the media. There is absolutely no evidence that Hungry like the Wolf was playing when Christie got shot but it is another detail they added to bring a dramatic element to this trial. Diane doesnt believe Rebecca is her daughter, rather a media puppet ran by Rule. So glad you wrote and provided this information. Again thats opinion, and neither balanced nor objective. Most people described Dianes injury as minor or superficial but in reality, it was a very serious injury. Robert and Diane even decided toget matching rose tattoos, but as soon as the ink on her tattoo was dry, he refused to get his done. It was the story of two troubled young souls trying to survive without a safety net. This is basically the book best kept secrets in condensed form full of outlandish theories. Who Wore it Better? she flat out says, they are saying Duran Duran made her shoot her kids!..Im like HUHOkay now this is my favorite groupstill is at 44yrs old.I had to investigate this. Most were married because Diane had no desire to remarry. Diane clearly would have had to have had her rights terminated by the court. What Happened to Diane Downs' Husband Following Her Sentencing? Her atrocities made national news, but one person that everyone has been wondering about is Diane Down's ex-husband. A. But I know that there were major problems with this case. It could have been very different at almost any other time or with any other attorneys or juries too. I understand that the authorities were afraid to leave the two remaining children under her care if they thought she was guilty, but they could have been released to the grandparents or other blood relatives with supervised visits from their mom considering that she was not charged with any crime. Most doctors would tell you that it is normal for our brains to block out a traumatic incident especially when combined with a serious physical injury. You can believe what you like. This is a fascinating and informative article that has answered some questions I had, and prompted others: 1. And some are even contradictory: shes mentally ill, but also not mentally ill; the site owner wants to focus on pure facts, yet ignore other facts; things happened in court, but those are irrelevant to what else what also happened in court, etc. Many people have wondered why the two separated after seven years of marriage. A. I believe Charlene and I had a big blowout around Thanksgiving and I left, called Diane. The children had a father. I know several foster parents and social workers. Lets not forget that she was presumed to have fired a gun 6 times at close range within the confines of a small car. Even Ann Rule in her book, keeps mentioning that they only had a few months to get Christie to talk, otherwise they could not keep her away from her mother any longer. But you told Diane Downs to go ahead and get an apartment? To have separated Christie from her brother and the rest of the family to be able to get her mom was unconscionable. Downs wanted to get rid of the kids because her new boyfriend didn't want . Diane Downs is an infamous killer who tried to murder her three children to pursue love. So yes I think she did it, I think ration left her a long before she did itI think post pardum played in this, I think, she was scattered all over the map.againjust hearing it in her own words. But why was the judge in family court hopping over to criminal court? What matters to me is that her rights were trampled during her trial. Apparently drug mafia wanted to punish her for messing her nose in forbidden places, not because she was getting any real business in that but simply because she had one of the poorest judgements a person can have. You didnt know that?? I dont know that it could get worse than writing an asinine comment on a restorative justice website that states that only respectful and constructive comments will be posted. So the prosecutor adopted the kids? Found the internet! Doesnt change the fact that it was still a conflict of interest. Plus, the circumstances of this charade were more than sinister. It gave Anne Rule carte blanche to legally use these labels in her book and it stuck. Diane was instructed to reenact her response to the attacker who murdered her daughter. What?? Lack of impulse control is also another symptom that might explain why a mother would stop at night to help a stranger flagging her on the road. Likewise, Charlene had no intention of letting Knick divorce her (Appendix 81, page 1518, line 15).