Wendy Murphy Quotations

We also want not to blame women. We always want to make clear it's always the criminal's fault, 100 percent.

Silence and secrecy has been the most frustrating component of this case. It just seems inhumane that information about this child can be forbidden on the theory that it's somehow protecting her privacy, when you consider that this child almost died under the state's care.

The prosecutor is probably still trying to pressure some of the players to turn, getting more info from the victim and looking at more forensic evidence.

There's no question that the charge would be first-degree premeditated murder. The grand jury could return an indictment in as soon as an hour after they hear this kind of evidence. It's that strong.

We're going to hear from the defense about her background, her mental health, whether she's ever had sex before,

At what point does it really matter. This is such a strong case. The statement to the police is going to kill him, and I don't know if you need much more than that.

Isn't it funny. One victim gets to dictate the result, the other gets the door slammed in her face.

It's really very simple. It's the 'formal charging instrument,' which is legal jargon to say it tells him exactly what he is charged with and what he's going to go to trial for. The purpose of the indictment is simply to put the defendant on notice so he knows what his defense will be.

We are so awestruck (with DNA) that we don't take a moment to step back and say, 'Gosh, does it really matter in this case?' There is no such thing as defense at any cost. We need not be blinded by the idea that DNA is conclusive on the question of guilt or innocence.

We can't even file a brief unless they reinstate the appeal,