What a nose those dogs have
Well, we learned a little bit more of stuff about the cadaver dogs and the Anderson search. McNeil's two dogs, Kiser and Kolby both picked up on a scent of decomposition around a tree in a wooded area near the Anderson farm. Both dogs also picked up on scents around the truck and the toolbox (which seems obvious. We know she was found in the toolbox bolted on the truck.) The dogs also were interested, and I thought this was interesting, in the bucket of the John Deere front end loader detectives seized from the Anderson farm. The dogs never alerted to a scent on the bucket but McNeil testified they were very interested in the bucket and a mat or piece of carpet taken out of the bucket.
The courtroom ( and remember the jurors are not here yet) watched about a 25 minute video of the searches. You can see when the dogs would alert McNeil to a scent. Kiser would put his nose at his treats. He knew he did his job, now it was time for McNeil to hand over his reward. And, Kolby would paw at McNeil.
It was an interesting video. We'll see if Judge Cayer allows it to be viewed in front of the testimony.
Rachael LeClair will be back on the stand at 2 p.m. for the defense to ask questions. That's not expected to take long. Then the jurors will be excused for the day and the mini hearing about the cadaver dogs will continue. It seems like it will take the rest of the day, if not the morning to finish this discussion. I'm looking forward to seeing what the judge decides. Seems like pretty interesting testimony.
The courtroom ( and remember the jurors are not here yet) watched about a 25 minute video of the searches. You can see when the dogs would alert McNeil to a scent. Kiser would put his nose at his treats. He knew he did his job, now it was time for McNeil to hand over his reward. And, Kolby would paw at McNeil.
It was an interesting video. We'll see if Judge Cayer allows it to be viewed in front of the testimony.
Rachael LeClair will be back on the stand at 2 p.m. for the defense to ask questions. That's not expected to take long. Then the jurors will be excused for the day and the mini hearing about the cadaver dogs will continue. It seems like it will take the rest of the day, if not the morning to finish this discussion. I'm looking forward to seeing what the judge decides. Seems like pretty interesting testimony.
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Whoa! A man can possibly face the death penalty because a dog stuck his nose in a treat bag? Really? Say this isn't so.
If he did it, show real evidence.
I believe in dogs sniffing as much as I believe in astrology!
wow, that was harsh...especially given the scientific research behind the FACT that dogs have supersonic smelling (some can even detect cancer in people). The reaction that they show when they have smelled something all depends on the training they have recieved but I wouldn't discuount that the dogs showed interest in certain things around the farm as not real evidence.
Wow, Allison. I think you might have missed out on the fact that the trial is not over. No one said Jerry's facing the death penalty because "a dog stuck his nose in a treat bag." Have you been following the case at all before today's blog? It doesn't sound like it. If so, you would know there's much more evidence to be presented and that the judge has not decided whether or not that information will be allowed in front of jurors. Fortunately for all involved, the outcome of this case is not based on what you or I either one believe or do not believe in.
Well...this is getting way intersting. I was a possible juror #12 and have been glued to all updates every since the defense excussed me (I think my honesty scared Lisa)
Let ALL read more & listen carefully before we jump to execute this man!
Tink
Consider this: Mr. Anderson and his attorneys have the constitutional right to cross examine the witnesses. Now how on earth is he going to cross examine a dog?
"Here boy, come here little poochie woochie. Now isn't it true you just have a penchant for Liver Snaps... isn't that why you stuck your nose in the treat bag?"
Glory be, a man's life is at stake. Fodder like testimony from dogs should not be allowed.
Allison, you are showing your ignorance. Perhaps you should go back to the topix forums where your kind are appreciated and encouraged. The folks I know who are reading here want to hear and discuss the facts of the case, not see who can be the biggest smartass.
I think it was Roy McNeil who was the guy on the stand, not the dog. Just like DNA and fork lifts and bullets aren't witnesses, the dogs aren't the witnesses. Most rational people realize that.
Ah, but DNA is science. Ballistics is science. Dogs sniffing at a treat bag? Missed that class in college.
Yes a man could possibly face the death penalty....let's not forget Emily and the cruel death she faced.
Since when did the judge get to censor what the jury will hear?? Did this man participate in the hunt for Emily. They he has something to say. Was he all that was available? If the "expert" was available why wasn't she involved? These would be some of my questions if I were a juror in this case. It is going to be interesting. I just don't want a guilty person to get off because of a technicality. I already think he should have allowed some of her brother's testimony that he rejected.
Allison, go away. You're making my blood pressure go up.
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