Peterson Case - Closing Off the Exits

By Mark Geragos’ reckoning the entire U.S. population is a semi-truck with it’s steaming grill to Scott Peterson’s tailgate, pushing him down the highway to Hell in a hurry. Meanwhile the prosecution road crew is busy blocking off the exits to keep the accused from escaping his fate at the end of that fiery road.

Geragos has made no secret of his “theories” as to who the “real killer” might be. Through channels, most of them have been floated like trial balloons to see how flightworthy they might be. Yet Geragos complained in court yesterday that the prosecution is "invading my work product". Stealing his bad screenplay ideas might be a more appropriate complaint, were any valid. Keep in mind, the prosecution presents their case first. The DA is simply, as I said, blocking the exits before the defense can try to travel down those roads when their turn at the wheel comes.

For example, the following, some are obvious, others are my speculation:

• Blocking the Brown Van Exit - As revealed yesterday, the prosecution is having DNA tests done on bloodstains in the infamous brown van that Geragos hinted was involved in a “kidnapping” of Laci. Investigators had long ago ruled out the possibility of it being pertinent to the case, but to avoid “the old red herring defense” as Judge Delucchi called it, the DA is having the tests done to block the highway exit to that particular fishing hole. A further bit of info was tipped yesterday. Said DA Dave Harris, "They had Dr. Henry Lee come and look at the boat,". I hear he had another learned companion or two.
  
• Blocking the Boat Exit - Also revealed yesterday, the DA is interviewing an expert on the type of small boat Peterson owned, a 14 foot, aluminum Gamefisher. Tony Johns of Lebanon, Missouri may be called to testify, one might suppose, as to the capabilities, weight load, stability, speed and so forth of that boat, proving it was quite feasible that it was used to transport and jettison Laci Peterson’s body into the bay waters.
• Blocking the Medina Burglar Exit - Some future theory, in my speculation involves the burglary across the street at the Medina house. Susan Medina has said in a previous interview she felt police discounted that connection too quickly and she has made a number of statements confirming her good opinion of Scott Peterson. A couple of weeks ago, Geragos and at least one companion were seen visiting the Covena home of the Petersons, remaining inside it approximately 20 minutes. Geragos was then observed entering the Medina house with a “poster sized” object. My speculation is this object was a visual aid to be used in court, and the visit was a prepping session of one or both Medinas as witnesses. It was revealed on Tuesday that the DA has subpoenaed the telephone records of the Medinas, possibly hoping to discern the time of their departure and arrival home. In addition, we know arrangements were made for one of the burglars to testify for the prosecution. In my opinion, both will be called to the stand, not because they observed any incriminating activity by Peterson, but only to ward off Geragos presenting them as possible “real killers” and accusing investigators of ignoring that possibility.
  
• Blocking the Amber Was Selling Her Story Exit - This is a tricky one. I am told that Amber considered the value of this at one point and there is proof of it to be revealed. That's being purposely vague, but it's what I was told. We know her father Ron Frey has been subpoenaed. It is my belief that Amber's friend "Saki", possibly Amber's mother, and other relatives, maybe a grandparent, will be called to explain how certain things got into media hands and the extent of Amber's involvement, if any, in this.
  
• Blocking The Walk Witnesses Exit - We know now that the prosecution has subpoenaed Bill Mitchell, husband of the deceased witness Vivian Mitchell. I believe their purpose is to show the jury a detailed timeline which will rule out the possibility of any of these witnesses having seen Laci and her dog that morning. Mitchell cannot testify as to what his wife saw. He can only testify regarding such things as her words to him, what time she said them and what he himself saw. A recent article stated Mitchell now says it was not Laci, only someone who looks like her. In my opinion that is a mistake on the part of Life.com. Bill Mitchell was quoted as saying his wife would have "made a good witness for them", meaning the defense. Mitchell, Maldonado, possibly Chiavetta and others will be put on the stand by the prosecution to discount their validity rather than allow the defense to put them on later as their own creations. Distaso's SOP is said to be meticulously presenting detailed evidence upon detailed evidence, overwhelming the jury with it.

Those are just a few of the exit ramps the prosecution is anticipating and crewing up to close off before the Gerabus tries to drive the jury down one of them. There's plenty more.

Now, on to Geragos performance in court yesterday. I had to laugh at the very apt and correct way KPIX described it:

QUOTE: Almost immediately after his outburst, Geragos apologized for his scatological reference to Fox. Judge Alfred Delucchi also admonished Geragos.

SCATOLOGICAL definition
2 : the biologically oriented study of excrement (as for taxonomic purposes or for the determination of diet)

Very good, KPIX.

Very bad Geragos... not to mention transparent as glass. Geragos is the personage composed of stacked excrement in my opinion. It is not necessary for him to make these grand arm waving scenes, shouting, whining, bemoaning, blustering "Perry Mason" moments. If he has legitimate information that a particular juror is being less than honest, he does not need to present it so dramatically. He does not need to insult district attorneys who do not snap to his orders and demands. He is crass and classless and I am wondering if the man has an ounce of honesty in his soul or body.

Consider this... Why does he call San Mateo County District Attorney Jim Fox a "piece of crap'' because that DA did not immediately investigate the first "stealth juror", yet when asked for information on this juror, witness his actions from this quote from the San Mateo Daily Journal :

QUOTE: Fox said Geragos delivered a one-paragraph cover letter and copy of the tipsters’ declaration yesterday shortly before noon. Although the declaration had the name of the tipster, Geragos did not provide any contact information.

Now why, when Geragos found this "tipster's" information good enough to skewer "Granny Stealth" in court... WHY would he not readily turn over the address and phone number to the DA that he demands investigate the potential juror for perjury? Why did he see fit to blast Jim Fox for not investigating Granny Stealth when he had only given him the name of tipster that very same day , shortly before his excrement comment?

Because the whole damn thing is for show, to whine that he needs a change of venue to trek to his "promised land" of southern California.

Now, he has called yet another woman a liar. Holding his "proof" in his hand... a printout of a conversation in a chatroom. That is pathetically laughable. Any one of you reading here knows anyone can claim to be anyone, anywhere on the internet. Without evidence from her own hard drive, that "proof" Geragos was holding would be better used for "scatological" hygiene during his next bathroom conference.

Here's some gristle to chew on... Was the whole thing a lie? Was the woman set up? Who else has a suspicion that certain persons with the defense are machinating on the internet? Why did a certain website seem to have advance notice this was going down yesterday? Because they were involved in the whole thing from the git? Because they are agents for the defense? Just things to think about folks, yes indeed.

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Most laughable Geraquote of the day (hard to pick on a day like yesterday!)

NBC 4 News

"It's Alice in Wonderland. It's not involved but we'll test it anyway?" Geragos said. "Their theory about this case is ludicrous."

He should know ludicrous theories. He wrote the book.... and the sequel.
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As always, any comments I make on the Peterson case and the persons involved is opinion and speculation on my part based on media reports and conversations with Modesto friends which must be construed as rumor until and unless proven otherwise.