I dont believe there was a CK. From the time Diane was a teenager, when a physician ordered visterol in an emergency room situation, it has been documented again and again that sedatives ingested while Diane is in pain, provoke a chemically induced hysteria in her. At Sophie Sergie murder trial, jury hears recordings of Steven Downs And Steven would hunt her down anyway and charm his way back into her life. Diane was pregnant during the trial so if found not guilty, how would she have regained the love of her life? Their marriage was described as tumultuous, with Downs allegedly disappearing for long periods of time with her children. Dianes ex-lover, Robert Knickerbocker, also said the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPLkIcSzftE&ab_channel=DianeDownsArchives. My opposition to movies about true crime stories is unshakable. Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Refused to Step Down - The New York Times They should have stayed out of it instead of contributing to her revictimization. She learnedat a young age to keep her emotions in check and to always present a strong and brave front. I think that the time she has served and her good behavior made her eligible for parole. And, one of them was her ex-husband, the father of the children that Diane had shot. In an earlier comment you stated that Diane had met all of the requirements for parole. I appreciate the way you dont try to determine guilt or innocence in your blogs but instead focus on due process and the right of all to a fair trial. Mother of Diane Downs Asks Oregon Governor to Review Case and Diane described the stranger that shot them on the road and a police artist came up with a sketch. After graduating high school, Steve went on to join the Navy, and Diane, having a strict religious background, was sent to the Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College. Thanks again. They were in their care during the time Diane worked when she moved to Oregon. I think she was the only one there that night with her children. Interesting that the article has one of the same elements that Diane perpetrated when she drove to the hospital the night of the murders she made more of a fuss about her arm injury than she did about one of her kids dying and two of them being gravely and permanently wounded. Crime is entertainment and big money so this case will continue to be on the forefront and the same assumptions will be repeated over and over again. Common sense will tell this Court, when Diane accidently slammed her mangled arm into the steering wheel of Detective Tracys car, it was ANYTHING but a laughing matter. Now Diane Downs did not say any of this, but told a hard to believe story, and then changed it from one to two masked guys, etc. Don't get butt hurt. Mr. Surely before Diane downs, there were other mothers who killed their kids..or allegedly did, however in 83 and 84 it made national news, nothing quite like it had come across the media world, which during that decade was really skyrocketing in sensationalismI believe is where it started, becoming less news and more entertainment. Makes major decisions easier because only one parent is legally responsible. It was a dark and rural road. Yes, I had to go and sign the lease, yes, sir. Doesnt change the fact that it was still a conflict of interest. How ironic that the court and cops were so quick to believe Steve Downs, but he gave up on his own children after the tragedy. She was also shot twice andifshe had been sitting up, the seats would have been covered with blood spatter as well as the shooter. Click to read The Case of Liysa Northon Who Said True Crime Does not Pay? Cheryl Lynn followed in 1976, and Stephen Daniel was born in 1979. Her older two children have remained out of the public eye. Steve was among the few individuals who saw Elizabeth Diane as a beautiful young lady rather than an outsider. The interpretation of blood splatter is different than no blood splatter. Her character was also too much on the forefront. I remember when it was in the news. My problem with the circumstances surrounding the crimes against these innocent children is that they were twisted by the media. Considering the lack of evidence, it seems that she was condemned mostly because of herinappropriatestatements and behavior. Yes, I usually answer the emails I get about the blogs. Detective Antoine also performed a trace metal test on Diane I S hands to detect the presence of trace metals left after someone has touched or held something metallic like a gun (Appendix 65). But before you get too deep into the drug stuff with Van Houten, she chose to take drugs. I think that the US system is barbaric If Diane was bipolar, the non-stop chatter would have been inherent to the situation: bipolar wasnt a diagnosable condition at the time of her first trial. Diane doesnt believe Rebecca is her daughter, rather a media puppet ran by Rule. N u pleaded guilty of murdering ur husband. Maybe I'm dramatic but I no longer want to watch it . She signed an affidavit to that effect and wanted the jury informed of it but it was never done. Insulting a woman in prison since 30 years instead of debating the inconsistencies of this case is pretty pathetic. Halo's Master Chief TV Show Actor Won't Try To Replicate Steve Downes I bet the records are and always have been sealed regarding this aspect of the case. Some of your facts arent facts at all. Speculative. What happened to Diane Downs' husband? Also, their union was turbulent ever since the beginning as Diane was reportedly disappearing with her children for long periods. I just read your opinion on the Pamela Smart case and the Scott Peterson case. She was the first to admit that at times, she was somewhat neglectful, impatient, yelled too much, and could have been a better mother, but she seemed to have turned the corner and was doing her best with the means at her disposal. Whether or not Steve Downs was in some way behind the shooting, the man who fired the weapon was a stranger to Diane. They brought cakes and cookies and became friends so they were not going to fight over this. That is pure bullshit. And if the fact that cops lied about the gun to close the deal did not bother you, it bothered me because this is not due process. They had high hopes for Dianes future and this bad boy was not part of it. 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 Why? And the state refusing to turn them over to the defense? http://www.dianedowns.com/Dr.%20Jamison%20affidavit.pdf. Reasonable doubt is most certainly lacking. Mr. It wasnt their fault, it was the job of the social workers and the courts to make sure the kids were not isolated from family. This article is about due process and the legal right to a fair trial for everyone. My question is: why is she still locked up? They now throw people in prison in the US for debts. This is a fascinating and informative article that has answered some questions I had, and prompted others: 1. And the fact that Tracy wrote in his notes that Christies reaction could have been excitement to see her mom but they decided to only mention extreme fear? I mean if a guy admits to killing children over and over, shouldnt we pay attention to that? He didn't indicate whether Downs would appeal. U seem very one sided on every case Ann Rule has ever written just as u claim she did to u. N her parents didnt want custody of the children just like the father. To this day, there is not enough evidence to prove her guilt or innocence. The State had the same gut feeling and made sure she would pay. The police admitting on the stand that after 2 weeks, they stopped looking at suspects appears to be a fact. He asked her for the car keys and she pretended to throw them away to distract him. Sometimes it takes until late in life for connections to be made again. But strangely, they took no photos of the crime scene and did not lift fingerprints from the drivers side of the car. Are her parents still living (I know they were a few years ago)? The fact that the Hugis did so successfully is arguably proof of this. The tragedy that hit the Downs' kids changed their whole life. Someone found guilty of a crime should have a sentence that can be served and not one that is contingent on the remorse shown. More often than not, Christie was interviewed by State Agents (Paula Krogdahl, Paul Alton, Steve Downs and Dick Tracy) within half an hour of having her Dilantin increased. Dianes parents had high hopes for her future, a future that didnt involve Steve, so they disapproved of their relationship. Dianes family could give you countless examples of the inaccuracies they found in her book. This really makes me angry, that prosecuter and judge should be sued along with the writter. Of course, because this is what she does when people put her on the spot and ask questions concerning her mother and the shooting. This does not make her innocent. The prosecutor would gently shake his head and the good judge would follow with a ruling. 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. If I was of a mind to manipulate the Board by giving voice to the words they want me to utter, Id have sold my soul two decades ago when the lies would have benefited me and my youth passed long ago. Strange how Jagger is pretty absent too except for the few photos where he is wrongly identified as Hugi. Whether or not Mrs. Frederickson could have attacheda clinical lab to Dianes not being herself the day the Detectives pressured Diane to accompany them, the fact is Diane was clearly suffering the residual effects of that chemical poison in her system. Offers may be subject to change without notice. It was the story of two troubled young souls trying to survive without a safety net. From the very beginning, the DAs office had their ducks in a row because in an unprecedented move, Judge 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. 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 . Christie became the star witness against her mother and who could resist such a touching testimony? In fact, Diane had consulted a psychologist after the tragedy and after months of consultation, she was never diagnosed as a sociopath. As far as her innocence goes and the possibility of being paroled if she admitted her crime, Diane strongly maintains her innocence. Blood, cuts, limo driver who saw him come in, the shoe print, the blood in the car and on the socks in his bedroom. Im not arguing the facts of the trial, and Im not about to. (Yes in the 1980s a ten yr like myself was not as mature as say todays 10 yr olds. Right after the shooting, little Danny would ask the nurses, Why did the mean man shoot me? and it would be written down in the daily notes. It is in the blog. What disease did Ray Liotta have, and what caused his death? If the grandparents and uncle had visitation rights, they could have respected some rules as far as not discussing the case, but imagine if she had told them that she did not remember? Brewer stood ready to testify in June 1991, that it was because of Prosecutor Hugis lie that he changed his mind to convict and that he alone was responsible for silencing the dissenting votes of two other jurors (Appendix 97). In 1991, David Brewer, a juror who deliberated Dianes fate in her 1984 trial, came forward to say he and another juror had decided to acquit Downs by the close of the States presentation. Why would anyone think Christie could remember the night of the shooting anyway?? She was extremely intelligent but her emotional IQ was no match and her desire for freedom, love and affection were dangerously dragging her down a path of self-destruction. TOP 10 why didn t steve downs get custody BEST and NEWEST In the spring of 1986, Christie confided to school mates that shed been coerced to lie in court, to implicate her mother (Appendix 1-2). That was the extent of her investigation of Dianes side. Her attorney, James Jagger, did a poor job for Diane. She had a more than competent attorney and a fair trial before a jury and NOT the same judge who handled the childrens matters. There was no blood on the front seats so Cheryl was laying down and Christie was asleep laying down and never witnessed anything. He gave temporary custody to Dr. Wilhite. Diane may very well be guilty, but YIKES this investigation and trial seemed so butchered and tilted in the prosecutions favour. She had no blood spatter or gun powder residue on her hands,clothing or hair. Fingerprints at the crime scene were not produced by the State. That hurt our family deeply. According to your own experience Lori, dont they try to give grandparents custody or at least access in cases comparable to this one? They rarely are, especially in the US. Even more now with hindsight because of the gun and the fact that her daughter kind of recanted by demonstrating that if pushed, she will say what is expected of her. Shes where she belongs. It became judicial kidnapping to obtain a coerced confession: inflammatory This unhealthy marriage survived and became a daily struggle. I do not discuss her guilt or innocence because this is not what the blog is about, but I personally hope she is released one day. The Media or ISIS? If you think you would have more influence arguing for better relationships with Mexico at a Donald Trump rally in Mexico, why bother? On her way to the hospital,she was followed by someone who said she was going slow, but Diane said she was driving fairly fast. Where are Steve Downs children now? You are already subscribed to our newsletter! The children should have been receiving therapy throughout. The american system often reminds me of what Charles Dickens talked about in his novels. Therefore, it is hard knowing where he is right now, considering his low profile of keeping away from the spotlight. Seriously. When they recaptured her, she was very docile. Most importantly why would anybody shoot 3 children potentially fatally and leave the adult with a wound in her arm. Their goal was to make Dian look crazy, because sane people dont shoot their children. Page 6 of Case History. You cannot skip due process because of mob mentality. She had been the bread winner for most of her marriage, and never wavered in her desire to bring financial stability to her family. Steve and Diane had three children, Danny, Cheryl, and Christie Ann. I dont know either if she is guilty or not, but I believe there is a reasonable doubt surrounding the circumstances. In 1991, David Brewer, a juror who deliberated Dianes fate in her 1984 trial, came forward to say he and another juror had decided to acquit Downs by the close of the States presentation. Contemporary family finding principles argue that a child is best nurtured by parents, then immediate family members, extended family members, spiritual family (Godparents), close friends, etc. You paint a picture that is actually inaccurate and misleading. I do have to take issue with this article about Diane Downs. Diane Downs Now: Her Failed Attempts to Get Parole Fred Hugi was pretty upset when Ann Rule went Hollywood with his case. But Ann Rules utterly biased account is an insult to investigative journalism and there seems to be very reasonable doubt here. Diane followed the detectives to their car. Unfortunately couldnt really do anything at that point, as the movie was not VHS yet, it only aired that oncein late 89. If thats what you want then dont pretend its anything but. Diane Downs is guilty beyond any doubt and I do not believe that her daughter was coached. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Ann Rule did not leave a great legacy as far as honest reporting goes, and she is not the only one to have commercialized a criminal case for personal gain. She has come a long way. I go fishing with a jurors husband. They went after Diane at trial for tapping her foot when they played Hungry like the wolf. Diane has not been deemed an ongoing public threat that I am aware of. Where is Diane Downs' husband now? After a failed marriage that got her a divorce from Steve Downs, she wanted to be with her lover. Growing up, Diane had felt like an outsider and kids had been cruel towards her because of her real or imagined ugly duckling looks and demeanor. If Oregonians were not all convinced at first, the media and the crown made sure they would be. When they assess the conduct of an inmate, what counts is mostly how she behaves inside through the years and if she shows violent tendencies. Ive done my research. ..it is quite possible if she was tried in todays world, with the evidence they hadquite possible it would of went differentlywe been living in a society that pretty much demand 100% pure forensic evidence provenprobably over 10 years or longer, people expect trials to be that of a law and order TV show..I cant say thats a bad thing, or makes what happened in the 80s on back bad. To the authorities, it was a ridiculous notion that they would not entertain so they did not follow on numerous leads coming from people who had seen someone corresponding to that description. Brewer stood ready to testify in June 1991, that it was because of Prosecutor Hugis lie that he changed his mind to convict and that he alone was responsible for silencing the dissenting votes of two other jurors (Appendix 97). Yes, Christie said she did not know who did it. The diagnosis of the psychiatrist for the state is also clearly documented. The car was splattered with blood, but Diane had none on her. Foote ruled in favor of the prosecution and against the defenseon most of the admissible evidence questions including all the nurses notes about Danny talking about a man shooting him but admitted Christies reports about her mother shooting her. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Diane Frederickson was born August 7, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. If appropriate family members could not be found to take placement of the children then family friends are the next step. The innocence project gets so many requests and they have limited resources. Ur not showing facts that Ann Rule lied n misled n ruined lives with. In a fairly good knot which would have taken time to do one handed and teeth. As she walked away, Detective Welch called after her, If you dont testify against Steve, youre going to lose everything. Diane turned back to say, Show me proof, and walked away. They should have taken the time necessary to find enough evidence. I will not remove anything. In the 1996 Federal Petition, you can find the Anatomy of Brainwashing that can answer any question on this subject.
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