Convoluted Brian

There is a fundamental difference between believing in God and being God. Religious extremists cannot make that distinction.

And, so it seems, many of us mere mortals also miss that important difference.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares a Curfew

by Brian McCorkle on 2 July, 2007 at 18:46.
Filed under Criminal Justice, Rants

The Wisconsin Supreme Court shows how to produce a completely nonsensical decision.

Steven Avery Sentence

by Brian McCorkle on 12 June, 2007 at 18:54.
Filed under Steven Avery

June 1, 2007. Steven Avery sentenced to life without parole.

My False Confessions

by Brian McCorkle on 12 June, 2007 at 18:52.
Filed under East Green Random Notes

As I examined my past, I found that I made false admissions without even knowing that I was confessing.

Suicide by Cop?

by Brian McCorkle on 4 June, 2007 at 10:17.
Filed under Criminal Justice, Seeking Perspective

Too often the reaction to a shooting of a suspect by police is blame. That is; blame the police or blame the victim. But, if no attempt is made examine each incident thoroughly and without preconceived notions, nothing will be learned.

Dassey Trial – The Verdict

by Brian McCorkle on 26 April, 2007 at 19:25.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The jury found Brendan Dassey guilty despite a complete lack of physical evidence. This was a scary jury verdict.

Dassey Trial Notes – 25 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 25 April, 2007 at 20:25.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The jury starts deliberation. The weighing is now.

Dassey Trial Notes – 24 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 25 April, 2007 at 06:58.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The defense finishes. Special Prosecutor again misstates a timeline element. The prosecution attempts to rebut the suggestibility testimony.

Dassey Trial Notes – 23 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 25 April, 2007 at 06:57.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

Brendan Dassey testifies!

Special Prosecutor misstates a timeline element.

Dassey Trial Notes – 21 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 25 April, 2007 at 06:55.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The prosecution rests.

Two Damning Excepts from the Dassey Confession

by Brian McCorkle on 23 April, 2007 at 09:40.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

Two telling exchanges from the Dassey Confession.

Dassey Trial Notes – 20 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 22 April, 2007 at 21:32.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

When investigators wanted Brendan Dassey to supply them with information about the Halbach Toyota, they ran into a problem. After a wrong answer, plus lots of hints and prompting they finally had what they wanted. It’s tough work to extract a confession when the accused hasn’t got the script.

Dassey Trial Notes – 19 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 21 April, 2007 at 16:16.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

Calumet County Investigator Mark Wiegert pretends he is a psychiatrist.

Dassey Trial Notes – 18 April 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 21 April, 2007 at 16:15.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The prosecution claims that lack of evidence does not clear the accused.

Dassey Trial Notes – 17 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 19 April, 2007 at 22:56.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

Investigators overlooked collecting evidence in November 2005. They neglected collecting evidence from the hood latch of the Halbach Toyota even when they knew the hood had been opened by someone. And they did not look for bullets in the Avery garage although they found many shell casings.

Dassey Trial Notes 16 April, 2007

by Brian McCorkle on 19 April, 2007 at 08:10.
Filed under Brendan Dassey

The jury is seated. The attorneys give opening speeches. A lead investigator makes some admissions.

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