To Lisa Griggs PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Kenyas #1 news app. Right away, the police asked her to go back to the crime scene even thoughshe did not want to leave her children behind. But you would know that if you had read the blog or info about the case. But Im on track and Im really happy with the way life is.. And Ann Rule said that the unicorn that was omnipresent in court was part of the premeditation. Nevertheless, when Diane came back to Arizona, the pair united, and soon, on November 13, 1973, to be exact, the couple tied the knot. Transgender CeCe McDonald Out of Prison but Not Out of the Woods. Ann Rule has always been sensationalist, and her books were almost unreadable at the end of her publishing days. I am not one sided. This really makes me angry, that prosecuter and judge should be sued along with the writter. There was never a real motive for the crime even if the State insisted that Diane wanted to be free to pursue her love interest; using her journals to support theirclaim. Page 35 of Case History. And I care about the lack of evidence. They were tons of witnesses that saw him at work. No other shooter involved in her case. Lise lasalle you mention THIS When she (Diane) resisted, he shot her kids and struggled with her. Yes, shes as guilty as Simpson. Their marriage was described as tumultuous, with Downs allegedly disappearing for long periods of time with her children. You need real evidence in court. If, as Proctor said, it was exchanged right away, and the other Ruger was subsequently stolen by Steven, how was it remotely possible for him to have this info? To this day, his record is mixed; his law license was suspended for 6 months in 2011, and there was also talk of a suspension in 2015. If you read the blog, you will see examples of his lack of dedication. Only in Hollywood and in Ann Rules books, would you find such fantasy. 3. 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. He asked her for the car keys and she pretended to throw them away to distract him. When they recaptured her, she was very docile. Steve was the one who left Diane because he believed that Stephen Daniel, known as Danny, was the result of an extramarital affair that Diane had. Everywhere, EXCEPT the door through which Diane reported to police, the male stranger had passed. Page 37 of Case History. Then feel free to correct the facts and to provide evidence to support them. USA population seems to shun complex ethical problems preferring to deal with absolute evil in order to exert absolute power to crush it. We dont know what the Hugi family was doing during this time, probably seeing the kids regularly and getting licensed and approved to take the kids home with them. I try to bring up the elements that were totally ignored. Did CK shoot at car when DD drove away? Take your smugness elsewhere, at long last. I agree that the phone call from Angel was totally inappropriate. And so, very quickly, they formed a relationship. , The lovely Farrah Fawcett who played in the movie, Anne Rule might have inflamed the case with her book, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), The Diane Downs Case Was no Small Sacrifice. Again thats opinion, and neither balanced nor objective. But you told Diane Downs to go ahead and get an apartment? So it looks and sounds like she is getting special treatment because of her notoriety. As a married man, the ball was in his court and he decided togo forit. During Dianes examination at trial, Fred Hugi said in front of the jury, in the form of a question, that she had been diagnosed as a deviant sociopath.. So it would be logical to conclude that it would have left residues if anyone had shot at least 6 times. Nothing in this blog claims Diane is innocent. However, Steve later discovered that Danny wasn't his biological son and divorced his wife. Another conflict of interest. This unhealthy marriage survived and became a daily struggle. Then, they accused her of shooting her kids at close range. My beef is with the interference by the media, TV shows and Ann Rule After all, she was conditioned this way. Christie Downs was eight-years old when she was injured and nine-years old when she testified. One of them named Angel, called 15-year-old Christie on the phone. From what Ive read, she gets a parole hearing every decade and the next time in 2030 she will be 75. I mention in my blog that when her adoptive dad said that she was coerced and thats why she said she did not know who shot them, that of course she was because this is what she does when under pressure. She folded it neatly around her arm. (Appendix 3). And after Diane left Arizona she didnt call Knick to inquire about his love, but rather about when he would repay the $500 (Appendix 81, pages 1479-1480). Every single one of these questions matter. It sounds like Diane was trying to tell her to stay away from bad influences. She felt fulfilled when she was pregnant because she believedit was the road to unconditional love. 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. 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. Steve Downs' wife had become ignorant of her children and often left them with her parents or ex-husband. That conflict of interest alone would incline Christie to testify against her mother. 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. Diane was pregnant during the trial so if found not guilty, how would she have regained the love of her life? Removing the children from her and presiding over her criminal trial? Is it too late to respond to this? I would say so. The grandparents were babysitting the children often and had several children who were well adjusted. Fred Hugi looks nothing like Jim Jagger. Steve Downs had allegedly stolen this gun from a friend named Billy Proctor, but after it was found and the ballistics did not match, Bill suddenly remembered keeping it only for a day before exchanging it for another Ruger automatic at a gun show in Mesa; which now meant that the gun that Diane allegedly used to shoot herself and the children, was still apparently nowhere to be found. The story of Steve Downs' children is one of the most shocking to date. May be the guy who says he did it. According to Detective Welch, Steve Downs followed Diane to Oregon, they fought and Steves rage took the last step on the path hed been treading for a long time. Anything less is a conflict of interest. In Oregon, in 1983, she shot her 3 children, 1 daughter died. She has an excellent conduct report and never reacted violently to any of the harassment from other inmates. ?.the fact you are ignoring something SO OBVIOUS is a red flag. If you had, you would clearly know that I do not claim her guilt or innocence. The case of Diane Downs and her three children is one of those a horrible tragic case that people still think about 37 years later. The diagnosis of the psychiatrist for the state is also clearly documented. The forensic evidence alone is absolutely weak. While I appreciate your empathy for the victims of this crime, I have to wonder if all murderers should be locked up their entire life? The fact that the children were in no way protected by Child Protection Services is undeniable. And the interrogations were not tapedand barelydocumented. Jump through the States hoops, or find a noose around your neck. It was very unfair to raise them away from their grandparents and other blood relatives. And that is why Diane chose to murder her children to regain his affection. Also, the title of the website clearly demonstrates an inherit bias. Except for Paul Cortez. Anyways, I was 10 years old when this happened, I stayed with my aunt and uncle a lot in those years, in which they watched A LOT of nightly news programs.lol most of it was like white noise to me, as I would play with my barbies on their living room floorbut I do remember this story. If she was such a manipulative person, she would not be in prison for life, would she? She was harshly judged because of her demeanor. She had the right to a fair trial as much as anyone else out there. The definition of deviant sociopath does not even exist in the DSM-HI, which is the official psychiatric diagnostic manual. This was ridiculed countless times in the media, but frankly, it can be a very honorable endeavor, depending onhow you want to look at it. Would you seriously be confident enough to present your findings you mention in your article to Diane Downs children? If the goal was to get rid of them, why didnt she emulate her lesser half in this matter? I like your approach. So glad you wrote and provided this information. You do not refute any of the points I made in the blogs. If I included the ones I dont post, it would need more than a like or dislike button. ..maybe it was lack of Internet and cellies *shrug)..years later, my Co worker at burger King (I was 16)told me about the small sacrifices movie she watched the night before. But the birth of little Danny did not make this bad boy change his stripes; he remained a cad and a destabilizing force in their lives. They played the tape in the courtroom, and the fact that Diane did not break down but tapped her foot to the music, was supposed to be another proof of her guilt. I dont care what Diane Downs says at the parole board hearing, except if she is innocent or guilty. I guess he did not want too many people to know about the improprieties that happened in his courtroom: I guess? Dianes daughter started saying that she did not know who shot them right when she got adopted. The role of Diane Downs was played by none other than Farrah Fawcett and her lover was played by Ryan ONeal who had been Farrahs love interest in real life. It gave Anne Rule carte blanche to legally use these labels in her book and it stuck. The Lifetime channel constantly makes movies based loosely on the truth; this approach is an effective weapon aimed at swaying public opinion about high-profile cases. 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. Someone said to me that any of us, if scrutinized under a microscope, would come out looking pretty bad. 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. At the point Diane jumped into the car, her broken arm (resting in a sling in front of her) slammed into the steering wheel. Diane asked for proof that her ex husband was behind the shooting. Ive not seen the movie or read the book. They had him micromanaged, and with the testimony of little Christie they were in business. If you read the blog, you will see many examples of media hype and character assassination. Moreover, he apparently told her that he did not want children and this statement alone would seal Dianes fate. One of the important pieces of evidence was the absence of all but a trace of gunshot residue. Late Tom Billings had been the first who openly questioned Diane Downs guilt. He is in his 70s now and his photo is not on his linkedin or anywhere I could find. I care about the experts reports written about Diane because they know her situation and mental state. Diane followed the detectives to their car. What about the fact that they never found the gun? Devoting ur life to taking down a dead author is a waste of ur talents. In fact, watching that was the first time I heard her voice and saw her presence, it was a year or so later that old interviews showed up on YouTube. There have many times children have had to testify against their parents so the fact that many cant believe it was ever allowed should honestly research more. The blogger continues, I am not one sided. They examined her clothes also. I like to believe the best about people too but there are certain things that absolutely cant be ignored. 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). There is also a recording where she says that she had no idea who shot them. One should also wonder why their biological father who was so eager to bash his ex on the stand was not given custody, and did not stay in contact with his two remaining children. I can only imagine to absolute horror of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca during their horrific murders. 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