Anyone know about contributing information to a murder investigation?

[Rora]

Wait, I thought he ran over her several times?

He did. I just meant that he probably is claiming he didn't "intend to kill her" even though he did run over her several times and dragged her body 30 feet down the street.

 

[Metsfan520]

They could be planning on adding or amending the charges once they get some more info, meanwhile they charge him with what they know will stick, just in case the new information doesn't pan out.

To answer your question, the only way to know if they can use the Facebook posting is to let the police and/or DA's office know about them.

I'm so sorry for you and your family!

That's it exactly--once they have investigated it, the charge may be murder. They just start out with what they know will stick.

As to whether or not they can use the info you have, there is no harm in calling & finding out.

I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

 

[kacaju]

I am so sorry for your loss. As others have said, yes you should contact the DA's office and ask them. My dad was a patient of the nurse here in NJ who was killing his patients. When I called the DA's office at the time they were not interested because my Dad was still alive and they were only looking into the people who had died in his care. Over time though they did look into my Dad's file. So you never know...

 

[~disneydiva~]

I'm so sorry for you loss Rora! I agree with the pp...call the DA and ask them.

 

[Imzadi]

I'm sorry for your loss.

It's up to the detectives (& later, the lawyers) to determine what info is useful and relevant and what to toss out. If they don't have the info, they can't make that determination. Don't make that determination for them. There is no harm in calling and telling then you have that info. Call the detective at the police station.

As for how much you want to be involved in the case, it's up to you. Many crimes go unsolved and criminals go unpunished because stepping forward IS inconvenient and takes time, and witnesses who could help solve the case don't want that hassle and inconvenience. It's an unfortunate reality.

 

[woodkins]

That's certainly my fear as well. I figure it's worth as shot but at the same time I don't want to disclose the messages unless they'll help (they are other personal things in the messages that I know she wouldn't want shared, even if they were within a controlled environment, like an investigation). I guess that's silly.. Just confused right, now I guess.

Thank you for the kind words.

I personally would print out all of the messages, facebook pages etc and turn them over to the police and DA. I understand that you think she would not want the info shared, but keep in mind that once out of prison this man can still have access to their child. If you can show that he was abusive, violent etc on a recurring basis it may help with future custody and visitation issues. I'm sure that she would put her child's safety above any privacy issues.

 

[Heidict]

I personally would print out all of the messages, facebook pages etc and turn them over to the police and DA. I understand that you think she would not want the info shared, but keep in mind that once out of prison this man can still have access to their child. If you can show that he was abusive, violent etc on a recurring basis it may help with future custody and visitation issues. I'm sure that she would put her child's safety above any privacy issues.

Excellent point. I'm sure that she would want to protect her child and if revealing some personal info to the people who are working to get the man who killed her behind bars, then she would agree to it.

 

[SunnyP4Disney]

I'm sorry for your loss. As for the manslaughter charge, it doesn't surprise me. Men that kill women they are involved with tend to get much more lenient charges against them than their female counterparts. It's disgusting but it is a sad reality. Hopefully, if you are able to provide information they can charge him with what he deserves...

 

[cm8]

wow, OP, I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin. The way she died reminded me about the way my uncle did. He was hit by a car and then ran over and backed over by his recently ex girlfriend boyfriend. He didn't have a chance. She set him up and then she had the nerve to come to his funeral acting as if she was so sorry that he was murdered. She got of but her boyfriend did not and our family has never been the same.

Please don't hesitate to share what you know for the sake of your Beloved cousin and her daughter. Extra prayers going up for you and your loved ones.

 

[Silent1CB]

You provide the info and let the police, lawyers, judge & jury decide if its useful.

I cannot image having info & even having to think about if I should call the police with it. Especially in a murder.

 

[KandD]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I would forward the info not only to the police but also to the prosecutor. If the immediate family is dealing with a victim advocate I would make sure that they were aware of the information as well.

 

[Rora]

Thanks to everyone who responded. I tried calling the DA yesterday and left a message. I'm hoping to hear from him today. If not, I will call again.

Again, thank you for the responses and kind words.

 

[bettymae1121]

Thanks to everyone who responded. I tried calling the DA yesterday and left a message. I'm hoping to hear from him today. If not, I will call again.

Again, thank you for the responses and kind words.

Just to be safe, you should start printing out everything you have that's on Face Book. He or one of his friends/family members may decide to start cleaning up the evidence. You don't want it deleted before the cops and lawyers get a chance to look at it.