It did at the conclusion of the trial and still does today. Darlie Routier denies her guilt. ", The truth is, when nurse Jodi Fitts removed the bandage applied by EMS in the ambulance, the necklace fell right off of her neck, prior to any surgery. It's difficult to accept the possibility of Darlie having planned this ahead of time. Does this suggest Darin was involved? DA Toby Shook showed Dr. Santos the infamous bruise photo of Darlie's right arm (Shown below) that her supporters say prove that she fought off an intruder. I wholeheartedly agree with the guilty verdict. Why would he not ram that knife down into her chest several times as was done to the two boys and be done with it? Darlie Routier is sitting on death row for killing her two young boys, although she has only been officially charged with one of their murders. They were convinced that she was lying. If I'm not mistaken, the episode was released in 2015, and the evidence reviewed by the experts in 2014. Upon the jury retiring for deliberation on February 1, 1997, 8 of the 12 jurors were immediately prepared to vote guilty, while the other 4 jurors weren't quite convinced. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on October 26, 2017: Hi Jen and thank you! Officers Waddell and Walling searched the upstairs areas of the house and discovered Darin and Darlie's youngest son, 6-month old Drake, in his crib. Paramedic Koschak remained at the scene and when the second RFD paramedic team, Larry Byford, Rick Zimmerman, and Rick Coleman arrived, he turned over Darlie's care to them. Just stop already and put this animal down. Thank you for taking the time to present this thorough examination of the case. What the Darlie supporters, including Darlie Kee cannot explain, is why Darlie constantly changed her accounts of what took place. She called a friend, Mercedes Adams, and asked her if she would drive her over there. "If the theory doesn't match the facts, change the facts", (A satirical remark he made on how some people support theory). The federal court judge has not yet ruled on the recent DNA results." If the judge denies further motions from Darlie Routier's attorney, then that court will go ahead and set a date for execution." "Even if by some remote chance, Darlie won an appeal, was granted a new trial for Damon's murder, and acquitted, the District Attorney When considering the ludicrous absurdity of such a plot having taken place, it comes back around full circle to the basic facts of the case that convicted Darlie Routier; her account of what occurred the night of the murders did not match what was found at the crime scene, and the evidence that was found at the crime scene put the murder weapon in her hands. Specifications: Darlie Routier House. Darlie was crying non-stop at this point and Shook stopped reading the letters. Doug Mulder: All right. Darlie had a laceration on the top of her right arm and she is right handed. Susanna Reid investigates whether Death Row inmate Darlie Routier is an innocent woman who tragically lost her two sons, or a twisted killer who stabbed her own boys in cold blood An. Besides being well written, it was factual. Some Darlie supporters claim that Darin (or someone else) drugged Darlie the night of the murders. I've always wavered back and forth on Darlie's guilt, but this blog sealed it for me. Those that believe Darlie to be innocent as well as those that steadfastly believe in her guilt do seem to agree on at least one aspect of the case; that Darin Routier was somehow involved. No one wants to believe a mother could murder her children. The bruise photos were taken on June 10, - 48 hours after Darlie's discharge from the hospital. DNA technology has advanced significantly since the night of the murders, and readings can be gleaned even from the trace oils on human skin. As mentioned previously, a knife imprint was discovered near Devon's body but from the blood marks around it and lack of spatter marks, it appeared to have been laid there rather than dropped there. It must not have disturbed her too much because she didn't notify police of this car until the next day after she learned of the murders. The cops know based on the evidence they collected that's why they made the arrest, DA's office know based on the evidence produced by the cops that's why they presented the case to a grand jury, evidently the grand jury also know, that's why they brought the charges, the jury know too, that's why they convicted the bitch. And in light of the utter ignorance and idiocy of those DR supporters, all your effort of showing the evidence of guilt fell on deaf ear, or thrown out of window. WHY? As the crime scene was being "processed," Rowlett PD evidence specialist, Sergeant David Nabors, began dusting for prints and examining blood evidence as other technicians were taking photos all over the house. Price: $355,000 (sold after the murder for an unknown price) Darlie Routier Address: 801 Eagle Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088. Her husband, Darin, leaned forward in his gallery seat and began crying as Darlie's mother, Darlie Kee, sat stone-faced. Murderer Theories Ranging from Darin Routier to a Rowlett Police Officer. Paramedic Koschak radioed for an additional ambulance as he followed his partner into the house. They're are dumbass. Being dark, the officers switched on flashlights, found the light switch, but didn't find anyone in the garage or spot anyone in the back yard. TB8's stain has a long axis and shows an up and down trajectory. I didn't see mention of your having read the trial transcripts. Examination of Darlie's feet (she was barefooted) revealed no cuts from the glass. The investigative team met with Charlie Samford, the juror that Darlie supporters always make mention of in reference to his doubts regarding Darlie's guilt, particularly in reference to the bruise photos of Darlie. 536. He began trying to ventilate Damon with a bag valve mask but he stated that Darin and Darlie were both shouting which was distracting so he picked Damon up and carried him outside to a stretcher and began CPR. (What possible reason would the medics have for lying?). They are admitting two Project's lawyers to the appeal. The trial transcripts were found to contain numerous errors and have been corrected utilizing audio tapes of the trial. He too was asked about these towels. When it comes down to discussing the evidence and facts of the case, they can't keep up and the discussion on their end and it usually turns to anger. 25 Feb/23. *Date rape drug residuals stay in the system anywhere from 8 to 72 hours and would have shown up on her toxicology screen. Prosecution: Okay, Officer Wade, you actually told your Chief he couldn't come in? Why only bruises? So much of your article was extremely difficult and heart-wrenching for me to read. (thought to belong to one of the boys due to it's small size) and the blood splatter evidence. Luminol testing on the side of the couch also revealed a child's hand print that had been deliberately wiped off. Suzie from Carson City on August 30, 2018: SClemmonsWhew! Fortunately he had not been harmed. Some of the most commonly prescribed meds included: fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro) and fluvoxamine (Luvox). I don't think nightmare is kezzy. She just wanted to make it appear that someone had tried to kill her. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. According to one version of Darlie's 5 different intruder stories, he supposedly had a knife, not a baseball bat. Currently "out". I saw him and I know it's him" The jailers intercepted the letters and gave them to the DA's office. Did the Court get this one right? I have a question you can likely answer. Und die Socke die gefunden wurde knnte theoretisch dort platziert worden sein. PARCHMAN: What we're talking about, a few to several more minutes. When in fact there in this case is Zero aspect for the defense at all! ", Darlie completely folded up during her testimony, or as one court reporter put it, "The prosecution made mincemeat of her on the stand." Several people commented that Darlie never shed a tear during the funeral. Every journalist that was granted an interview with Darlie in prison went in either believing she was guilty or they were undecided. It had blood belonging to Damon and Devon on it, and the inside of the sock at the toe end, it had skin cells belonging to Darlie. Subsequently, only her bloody footprints were discovered, no other footprints were found, anywhere. "My life has been such a hard fight for a long time and I just can't find the strength to keep fighting anymore." Nabors also noticed that with all the blood on the counter and kitchen floor that the sink was perfectly clean and the cabinet doors under the sink were clean as well with the exception of blood smudges around the edges. I put my hands on Darlie's shoulders and said, 'Darlie, look me in the eye and tell me you didn't kill the boys.' The only blood discovered in the utility room, (Which led to the garage) was found on the edge of the utility room door and in two separate places on the left side of the washing machine; it was identified as belonging to Darlie. I'm not questioning your sources; and although I miss a sources section, I still think your article is excellent! Darlie Routier arrest photo (left) More recent prison photo (right), The prosecution. Im curious to see how the innocence project handles this case. ZERO evidence, and even Darlie herself has never made such a claim. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. And your average routine burglar doesn't want to encounter someone at home - they want to get in, get the goods, and get out. However, new DNA tests for her case have been ordered due to technological advancements. Sorry Mr. Phillips, but I stand by my own personal opinion along with the opinion of the prosecution and the decision of the jury. Some have said she was a kind, loving, attentive mother, and some neighbors told the local press when interviewed that it was commonplace to hear Darlie scream at Devon and Damon to "Get your asses out of the house," and around 9:00 pm she would go out in the yard and scream "Devon, Damon, get your asses in the house." mommy" and she felt pressure on her legs. Some say Darlie was known to have a short fuse with her children. TB3 was a mixture of Devon and Darlie's blood, and TB2 was a mixture of Damon and Darlie's blood.