Mid-morning break
Sorry I am a little later than usual today. We went over the break. The jurors have not made an entrance this morning. Since 9:45 a.m., we've head Judge Cayer's findings about his decision with the cadaver dogs.
Any evidence about Roy McNeil's dog Kolby will not be used because there was no proof Kolby is a reliable dog and McNeil even testified that Kolby has not finished his training.
McNeil himself qualifies as an expert witness, Cayer says, because of McNeil's number of hours of training. Cayer rattled off more than 330 hours of training McNeil has participated in since 2002. Cayer also said the court relied upon the fact that McNeil was considered an expert witness in a Durham superior court case in which McNeil and Kiser were involved in. The defendant in that case was found guilty of second-degree murder. Cayer also believes Kiser is a reliable dog, siting several searches the court believes Kiser was a success at, such as five success on Lake Bear in Jackson County in the last three years.
Well, we've got a short break so I'm getting back. The jurors are suppose to come back and hopefully someone will take a stand. It's suppose to be a short day today, so there's only an hour left in today's session.
C-ya around 1.
Any evidence about Roy McNeil's dog Kolby will not be used because there was no proof Kolby is a reliable dog and McNeil even testified that Kolby has not finished his training.
McNeil himself qualifies as an expert witness, Cayer says, because of McNeil's number of hours of training. Cayer rattled off more than 330 hours of training McNeil has participated in since 2002. Cayer also said the court relied upon the fact that McNeil was considered an expert witness in a Durham superior court case in which McNeil and Kiser were involved in. The defendant in that case was found guilty of second-degree murder. Cayer also believes Kiser is a reliable dog, siting several searches the court believes Kiser was a success at, such as five success on Lake Bear in Jackson County in the last three years.
Well, we've got a short break so I'm getting back. The jurors are suppose to come back and hopefully someone will take a stand. It's suppose to be a short day today, so there's only an hour left in today's session.
C-ya around 1.
posted by THE HICKORY DAILY RECORD at at
11:25 AM
1 Comments:
This is so unfortunate. I now believe that whatever happens at this trial, it is a moot point because even if Mr. Anderson is found guilty, he will certainly have grounds for an appeal.
I believe higher courts will see the details for what they are. A dog expert with no certification. A dog drinking beer. A dog expert with 300 hours of experience - which he can't really prove because his notes were washed away in a rain storm. (Guess it was cats and DOGS?) Another dog "expert" giving conflicting testimony saying a dog cannot detect a two week old "death" scent.
Too much hanging on a flimsy thread.
I too want justice for Emily. But I also want justice for all. (Hmmm, where have I heard that before...)
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