I spoke with a criminal attorney last night for almost an hour, and it was comforting to talk to someone who has won similar cases. He said Brent definitely has a defensible case, but since a child is the victim, they will do everything they can to take it to trial. They want someone to pay, and of course our family does too--I just want to make certain it is the person actually responsible. There is nothing that can bring Lucas back, but as I've said many times, he deserves justice. The attorney said they (Wichita County) are very unlikely to look at anyone else seriously until the trial is over unless there is a major "break" in the case.
Any hope I held that if we could draw attention to the facts in the case, that the District Attorney's office and investigators would work with us and take a closer look has dissolved. After talking to this attorney last night, I've pretty much given up on that idea and faced the fact that there will be a trial. Our efforts will be focused now on raising funds for an attorney that specializes in these cases. The public defender's office has done an admirable job so far, but we feel like he needs the assistance of someone immune to local politics.
I've researched legal defense funds, non-profit organizations and legal aid/advocacy groups ad nauseum. It will take time, but we're putting together a fundraising plan to help off-set the legal expenses. Step by step, we will get there.
Several people got a message from me yesterday asking about a candle light vigil for Lucas. His first birthday would have been October 2nd, a week from today. I had planned to send out a press release inviting the media, but my mom talked to him last night, and he asked us not to. He said he felt like it would be disrespectful to Lucas to have the media there, so I will abide by his wishes. We (family and some friends) will still have a small memorial service for him. Perhaps I'll see if there is a way to send out an online, virtual candle to honor his memory.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
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jaime
Any hope I held that if we could draw attention to the facts in the case, that the District Attorney's office and investigators would work with us and take a closer look has dissolved. After talking to this attorney last night, I've pretty much given up on that idea and faced the fact that there will be a trial. Our efforts will be focused now on raising funds for an attorney that specializes in these cases. The public defender's office has done an admirable job so far, but we feel like he needs the assistance of someone immune to local politics.
I've researched legal defense funds, non-profit organizations and legal aid/advocacy groups ad nauseum. It will take time, but we're putting together a fundraising plan to help off-set the legal expenses. Step by step, we will get there.
Several people got a message from me yesterday asking about a candle light vigil for Lucas. His first birthday would have been October 2nd, a week from today. I had planned to send out a press release inviting the media, but my mom talked to him last night, and he asked us not to. He said he felt like it would be disrespectful to Lucas to have the media there, so I will abide by his wishes. We (family and some friends) will still have a small memorial service for him. Perhaps I'll see if there is a way to send out an online, virtual candle to honor his memory.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
<3
jaime
It's good to hear that there is an attorney that is receptive to his plight. It is a shame that the prosecution feels that circumstantial evidence is sufficient to hold and take Brent to trial. Has Sarah said or done anything to show him support? or is she playing the martyr?
ReplyDeleteI really don't know what she is or isn't doing. It would be nice if she would support him...
DeleteIt would be nice if she would admit to whatever she did to her innocent sweet baby!
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