Monday, February 16, 2009
Case being monitored by Embassy
The information is now in the hands of the US Embassy for staff member David Jones to monitor.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Reports on Muder case of Peter Phillips
I've decided to use my blog as a means of posting updates on the murder case of Peter Phillips. No one reads this thing unless I notify you, so until somebody objects, I'm going to use this venue. I am going to redact some names and addresses.
It is a lot of long corresponds and report - not particularly what people use their email for these days. This way you or anyone interested in helping to further some justice here can jump in anytime.
I have to use an internet cafe in town and between all the devices I use to compose and collect information it gets pretty messy. I guess you can consider this a "data dump" and I beg your pardon if it is not all presented in a PowerPoint presentation.
I will now cut and paste what has been going on since November 21, 2008. My follow up activity and involvement started with an email received from Mary Ann, Peter's sister in the States:
Hi, Dana -- you live in Belize. Can you explain any of this?? Is it possible that Joe doesn't want to testify against his ex-son in law? Is there too much at risk for him?? Should I get in contact again with the Embassy? They promised to follow up, and have done absolutely nothing. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Mary Ann
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Williams
To: sister; Joseph Yeager
Sent: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 3:17 pm
Subject: Emmanuel
Hi, Mary Ann and Joe
I am writing to both of you because I want you to be aware of the phone call I received this week from Peter Phillips' mother (and Mary Anns's, of course). She wanted to know the status of Peter's murder trial and if Emmanuel had been released. I had not heard anything in a long time, so after contacting Joe Yeager, Maureen (his wife) replied that the case against Emmanuel had been dismissed because the Belizean witness recanted or refused to testify, and the other witness (Joe Yeager) was out of the country...Since there were no witnesses for the prosecutor to call, there was no case against Emmanuel and the case was dismissed...
It is my understanding that for this case to be reopened, Peter's family or the Yeager family will have to take the initiative and be willing to see that someone is present at the trial...
I feel that I am in the middle of this and do not have any information to contribute, so I wanted to put you, Peter's family and the Yeager family in direct contact and let you work out a plan of action that you believe to be best.
If you two families do contact each other (and hope you will), please be aware that both of your families have suffered extreme pain during this situation.
Joe and Maureen, here is the email address for Mary Ann, Peter's sister:
Mary Ann, here is the email address for Joe and Maureen Yeager: Joseph Yeager
xxxpersonal stuffXXX
We will keep both you your families in prayer as God continues His healing process...
Charlie
****
Re: Fwd: Roger Emmanuel
...
dana lain
dana lain
...
ViewThursday, November 27, 2008 5:10:12 PM
To:xxx
Dear Mary Ann,
I am apalled at this information. I called a US magistrate I know - a local who looks after US citizens in trouble and he outlined a plan of action for me to follow. First is to contact the DPP in Belize City for the actual deposition of the case. I will paste this letter in this email. Next he said that armed with the facts, verification, case number, etc. then I can go to the US Embassy. I have the letters you forwarded from the Embassy at that time and can "take names and kick ass" if I have to.
I never thought I was the designated monitor on this case. I have lousy cell reception, no email, lousy truck with no registration, no money for gas or phone cards. I tell you all of this because I was the least likely to be "on top" of anything. But I tell you this - I read all the papers, watch the local TV, and listen to the radio news. There is plenty of crime reporting and follow up on murder cases. I fully expected that there would be notification through any of these venues. Nothing!
Therefore I will be emailing this letter to the DPP next:
email:legalassistant@supremecourtofbelize.gov.bz
or scregistry@btl.net
To: Ms. Cheryl Branker-Taitt
Re: Roger Emmanuel charged with the murder of Peter Phillips
November 27, 2008
Dear DPP,
I have been told that the murder case of Peter Phillips was dismissed. I was told that witnesses against the defendant Roger Emmanuel of Teakettle were not present and therefore the case was dismissed.
The murder of Peter Phillips took place in Teakettle on or about July 15 2007.
His family in the U.S. is understandably upset and has asked me to inquire about the facts of the trial. I missed the public notification that the trial was to be held and therefore I appeal to you to send me facts of the trial.
Is there a transcript that can be emailed or picked up at your office?
First of all we want to know if it is true that the case against Roger Emmanuel has been dismissed and he has been “set free”.
Is it true that the case was dismissed because one witness refused or recanted; and the other witness for the prosecution, Joe Yeager, was out of the country?
If the case was not dismissed (perhaps this was misunderstood information), then when and where will the next step in the process be held?
We, Peter’s friends and family, want to know the accurate information. I was told that I should begin with your office.
Your speedy reply will be acknowledged and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dana Lain
Cristo Rey, Cayo
621 2941
*************
Dana -- I am truly sorry to burden you with this, but you're the only local we know who we can rely on, even though your communication system is unreliable! Joe Yeager, despite being copied on the message from Charles Williams, has not been in contact with us. Charles Williams (who lives in the U.S.) made it clear that he doesn't want to get involved. Further, my sister has sent several messages to the Embassy (we did not have the DPP's name), with no response. After Kim Valdes-Depena left the Embassy last February, we never heard from anyone again. Even were I to travel to Belmopan or Teakettle, I don't know where I'd start. And to be perfectly honest with you, Dana, I do not want to go to Belize to try and fix this problem. My mother has point blank told us she wants none of us in the country again.
In any event, if you get me information, I hope to be able to use our U.S. Representative Mark Kirk to facilitate the process in tandem with the Embassy. Rep. Kirk is a member of the military and offered us his assistance right after Pete died. If I have more information, and our Rep. gets involved, I think it would provide more impetus for the Embassy.
As you may know, it's Thanksgiving here in the states. Although we have never met, I am SO, SO, SO thankful for your help, Dana. I don't know what I'd do (or we'd do) without you. Many blessings.
************************************
No answer from DPP yet
...
dana lain
ViewTuesday, December 2, 2008 3:58:25 PM
I understand completely what you wrote in the previous email - that you need someone who is here to pursue this.
I am waiting for a reply from the Deputy Prosecutor. One email address was returned - the other, legalassistant.. seems to have gone through, but no reply. I re-sent the letter and requested that the email be acknowledged immediately so that I would know their office was the correct destination.
Thelma xxx, another close friend of Peter's, said she would drive us to Belize City if I could help with the gas. I could also begin to make phone calls to different offices with the offer of phone card money.
So yes, it would make a difference if you sent some money to further this along. You can send a check to my daughter in Houston who sends money to me.
or you can use PayPal. I have an account with them. You go to the PayPal website, click send money, fill in the blanks. You need my email address which is the dana_laintravel@yahoo.com I access the money from my paypal account.
You can also use Western Union. JUST LET ME KNOW BY EMAIL WHAT METHOD, otherwise I'll never know something was waiting for me.
I look forward to sending you some news of progress.
*************
Re: name of lawyer
...
Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:02:29 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Cc:xxx
Hi, Dana: Accomplishing anything is GREAT! Process of elimination is definitely a process. :-) I am waiting to contact our Representative, Mark Kirk, until I hear more from you.
The name of the attorney I hired was Nicolas V. Dujon, of the Balmopan lawfirm, Dujon & Dujon. I found his name on the Embassy's website; he was allegedly on the Belizean Ethics Commission, or some such thing. I was very disappointed by his lack of assistance. If anything, my experience with Mr. Dujon showed me exactly what you stated: there is a myriad of reasons why seemingly straight-forward information isn't quickly obtained. That's an understatement.
Thanks for keeping track of the money, but it's unnecessary. I'm sure you're using it wisely.
Take care and many blessings, Dana.
Mary Ann
-----Original Message-----
From: dana lain
To: xxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 1:57 pm
Subject: name of lawyer
I've accomplished a little bit. Mainly eliminated email as a way of communicating to officials.
What is the name of the lawyer you hired?
I've made up an accounting sheet and can keep you apprised. At this point all I've spent is 20bz for phone and 5bz for email. I'll note major blocks of time I've spent and charge 20bz to the expense account.
I'm not going to get all formal about this, but I do want to keep you regularly informed and what the money was used for. I don't think you are concerned about the money, but I'd feel better about using your money if I have a record.
Wish I could be more powerful about this. It is just a myriad of reasons why seemly straight-forward information isn't quickly obtained.
*****************
Please email information
...
[Chat now] Director of Public Prosecution
[Chat now] Director of Public Prosecution
...
ViewMonday, December 22, 2008 9:28:25 AM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Good Morning,
Ms. Lain we spoke on the phone briefly this morning. I passed the information you were inquiring about to the Director last week. Can you please email me the information, so that I can ask one of the crown counsel to check the status of the case.
Ms. Vernon
Secretary/Clerk
***************************
Progress report
...
from Dana to Mary Ann
Saturday, January 3, 2009 1:17:01 PM
I'm not happy, pleased or satisfied about any of this news, but there is still hope. I'm sending you the bullet points of my conversation with the Deputy Public Prosecutor. At least I have concrete facts and contact information.
This is not over. It will be resolved.
Conversation with Cheryl Branker-Taitt, Deputy Public Prosecutor
Dec. 30, 2008
*
Was brought before a magistrate for an evidentiary hearing (– when?)
*
Roger Emmanuel has been released. He is not out on bail.
*
Not true that witnesses recanted
*
Case was not dismissed
*
Continuance granted for re- investigation
*
Police asked to re-investigate and re-submit the file
*
Only circumstantial evidence
*
Not sufficient evidence from police
*
Evidence purely circumstantial- need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt
*
Four items of evidence:
o
Witness can put him at the scene (neighbor who saw him at the fence)
o
It is known there was a quarrel with Joe Yeager
o
A sweater of wife
o
Garbage bag of wife and baby clothes found under his bed
+
I asked her where was weapon, where were clothes Emmanuel was wearing, what about confession to his father and his father bringing him into police?
+
She paused and said there was nothing about any of that in police report. Did I have information about that?
+
I told her that it was only what I had heard-amounted to rumor, just as rumor of dismissal and witnesses were repeated to me.
*
Know Emmanuel was at house but cannot account/prove a timeline
*
Lead investigator was Officer Martinez. He was transferred to CIB in Belize City
*
DPP sent files back to Officer in Charge – Guzman- in Belmopan. He would be the one to have re-assigned the case to another detective.
*
Notification of pending action on a case to witnesses and families are by a phone call from the police.
*
Current contact numbers for DPP office are:
o
Office – receptionist’s name is Ms. Vernon 501 223-2956
o
Cell number for Ms. Cheryl Branker-Taitt is 501 610 1128
o
Email address for DPP office is dppbelize1@btl.net
o
The phone numbers and emails listed on Government website are not current
I was even-tempered with Ms. Taitt and the conversation was not confrontational. I told her I would contact Guzman and then go to the Embassy. Ms. Taitt is not the enemy. The police are just stupid.
I tracked down Dujon&Dujon the best I could. No service for number in my old phone book. Information did not have a listing for them.
**************************
Re: Progress report
...
[from MaryAnn to Dana
...
Saturday, January 3, 2009 2:30:12 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Dana -- Hope you had a very peaceful holiday and New Year. Thanks so much for this update.
You're right: it's not good news, but it's news, and we're eternally grateful for your work. One point that seems to be conspicuously missing: didn't Roger CONFESS to killing my brother? Several old news reports state he was brought to the police department by his father http://www.belize-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=39566&sid=4f5027755d16b814ce75bb0e9c7e3722 and there was enough evidence putting him at the scene http://www.channel5belize.com/archive_news_cast.php?news_date=2007-07-19#a3. I thought at one point there was a confession, but maybe that's mistaken. Seeing these news reports again has made me really sad.
Anyway, do you have any suggestions about what information can I give my Representative, Mark Kirk, regarding this case, so he can put pressure on the embassy? Is there a new case number, now that it's been reassigned? Let me know what I can do on this end to get things moving again.
Also, here's Dujon & Dujon info from my old emails:
Nicolas V. Dujon, Esq.
Dujon & Dujon
4 Eve Street
Belize City, Belize
email: dujondujon@btl.net
Thanks again, Dana. I don't know what we'd do without you. Be safe.
I'v e cc:d ny sister, Melissa, and my brother, John on this reply. They may ask you a few more follow-up questions, if that's okay.
Take care,
Mary Ann
...
ViewThursday, November 27, 2008 5:43:55 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Cc:henderhouse@gmail.com; henderhouse@yahoo.com
Dana -- I am truly sorry to burden you with this, but you're the only local we know who we can rely on, even though your communication system is unreliable! Joe Yeager, despite being copied on the message from Charles Williams, has not been in contact with us. Charles Williams (who lives in the U.S.) made it clear that he doesn't want to get involved. Further, my sister has sent several messages to the Embassy (we did not have the DPP's name), with no response. After Kim Valdes-Depena left the Embassy last February, we never heard from anyone again. Even were I to travel to Belmopan or Teakettle, I don't know where I'd start. And to be perfectly honest with you, Dana, I do not want to go to Belize to try and fix this problem. My mother has point blank told us she wants none of us in the country again.
In any event, if you get me information, I hope to be able to use our U.S. Representative Mark Kirk to facilitate the process in tandem with the Embassy. Rep. Kirk is a member of the military and offered us his assistance right after Pete died. If I have more information, and our Rep. gets involved, I think it would provide more impetus for the Embassy.
As you may know, it's Thanksgiving here in the states. Although we have never met, I am SO, SO, SO thankful for your help, Dana. I don't know what I'd do (or we'd do) without you. Many blessings.
It is a lot of long corresponds and report - not particularly what people use their email for these days. This way you or anyone interested in helping to further some justice here can jump in anytime.
I have to use an internet cafe in town and between all the devices I use to compose and collect information it gets pretty messy. I guess you can consider this a "data dump" and I beg your pardon if it is not all presented in a PowerPoint presentation.
I will now cut and paste what has been going on since November 21, 2008. My follow up activity and involvement started with an email received from Mary Ann, Peter's sister in the States:
Hi, Dana -- you live in Belize. Can you explain any of this?? Is it possible that Joe doesn't want to testify against his ex-son in law? Is there too much at risk for him?? Should I get in contact again with the Embassy? They promised to follow up, and have done absolutely nothing. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Mary Ann
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Williams
To: sister; Joseph Yeager
Sent: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 3:17 pm
Subject: Emmanuel
Hi, Mary Ann and Joe
I am writing to both of you because I want you to be aware of the phone call I received this week from Peter Phillips' mother (and Mary Anns's, of course). She wanted to know the status of Peter's murder trial and if Emmanuel had been released. I had not heard anything in a long time, so after contacting Joe Yeager, Maureen (his wife) replied that the case against Emmanuel had been dismissed because the Belizean witness recanted or refused to testify, and the other witness (Joe Yeager) was out of the country...Since there were no witnesses for the prosecutor to call, there was no case against Emmanuel and the case was dismissed...
It is my understanding that for this case to be reopened, Peter's family or the Yeager family will have to take the initiative and be willing to see that someone is present at the trial...
I feel that I am in the middle of this and do not have any information to contribute, so I wanted to put you, Peter's family and the Yeager family in direct contact and let you work out a plan of action that you believe to be best.
If you two families do contact each other (and hope you will), please be aware that both of your families have suffered extreme pain during this situation.
Joe and Maureen, here is the email address for Mary Ann, Peter's sister:
Mary Ann, here is the email address for Joe and Maureen Yeager: Joseph Yeager
xxxpersonal stuffXXX
We will keep both you your families in prayer as God continues His healing process...
Charlie
****
Re: Fwd: Roger Emmanuel
...
dana lain
dana lain
...
ViewThursday, November 27, 2008 5:10:12 PM
To:xxx
Dear Mary Ann,
I am apalled at this information. I called a US magistrate I know - a local who looks after US citizens in trouble and he outlined a plan of action for me to follow. First is to contact the DPP in Belize City for the actual deposition of the case. I will paste this letter in this email. Next he said that armed with the facts, verification, case number, etc. then I can go to the US Embassy. I have the letters you forwarded from the Embassy at that time and can "take names and kick ass" if I have to.
I never thought I was the designated monitor on this case. I have lousy cell reception, no email, lousy truck with no registration, no money for gas or phone cards. I tell you all of this because I was the least likely to be "on top" of anything. But I tell you this - I read all the papers, watch the local TV, and listen to the radio news. There is plenty of crime reporting and follow up on murder cases. I fully expected that there would be notification through any of these venues. Nothing!
Therefore I will be emailing this letter to the DPP next:
email:legalassistant@supremecourtofbelize.gov.bz
or scregistry@btl.net
To: Ms. Cheryl Branker-Taitt
Re: Roger Emmanuel charged with the murder of Peter Phillips
November 27, 2008
Dear DPP,
I have been told that the murder case of Peter Phillips was dismissed. I was told that witnesses against the defendant Roger Emmanuel of Teakettle were not present and therefore the case was dismissed.
The murder of Peter Phillips took place in Teakettle on or about July 15 2007.
His family in the U.S. is understandably upset and has asked me to inquire about the facts of the trial. I missed the public notification that the trial was to be held and therefore I appeal to you to send me facts of the trial.
Is there a transcript that can be emailed or picked up at your office?
First of all we want to know if it is true that the case against Roger Emmanuel has been dismissed and he has been “set free”.
Is it true that the case was dismissed because one witness refused or recanted; and the other witness for the prosecution, Joe Yeager, was out of the country?
If the case was not dismissed (perhaps this was misunderstood information), then when and where will the next step in the process be held?
We, Peter’s friends and family, want to know the accurate information. I was told that I should begin with your office.
Your speedy reply will be acknowledged and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dana Lain
Cristo Rey, Cayo
621 2941
*************
Dana -- I am truly sorry to burden you with this, but you're the only local we know who we can rely on, even though your communication system is unreliable! Joe Yeager, despite being copied on the message from Charles Williams, has not been in contact with us. Charles Williams (who lives in the U.S.) made it clear that he doesn't want to get involved. Further, my sister has sent several messages to the Embassy (we did not have the DPP's name), with no response. After Kim Valdes-Depena left the Embassy last February, we never heard from anyone again. Even were I to travel to Belmopan or Teakettle, I don't know where I'd start. And to be perfectly honest with you, Dana, I do not want to go to Belize to try and fix this problem. My mother has point blank told us she wants none of us in the country again.
In any event, if you get me information, I hope to be able to use our U.S. Representative Mark Kirk to facilitate the process in tandem with the Embassy. Rep. Kirk is a member of the military and offered us his assistance right after Pete died. If I have more information, and our Rep. gets involved, I think it would provide more impetus for the Embassy.
As you may know, it's Thanksgiving here in the states. Although we have never met, I am SO, SO, SO thankful for your help, Dana. I don't know what I'd do (or we'd do) without you. Many blessings.
************************************
No answer from DPP yet
...
dana lain
ViewTuesday, December 2, 2008 3:58:25 PM
I understand completely what you wrote in the previous email - that you need someone who is here to pursue this.
I am waiting for a reply from the Deputy Prosecutor. One email address was returned - the other, legalassistant.. seems to have gone through, but no reply. I re-sent the letter and requested that the email be acknowledged immediately so that I would know their office was the correct destination.
Thelma xxx, another close friend of Peter's, said she would drive us to Belize City if I could help with the gas. I could also begin to make phone calls to different offices with the offer of phone card money.
So yes, it would make a difference if you sent some money to further this along. You can send a check to my daughter in Houston who sends money to me.
or you can use PayPal. I have an account with them. You go to the PayPal website, click send money, fill in the blanks. You need my email address which is the dana_laintravel@yahoo.com I access the money from my paypal account.
You can also use Western Union. JUST LET ME KNOW BY EMAIL WHAT METHOD, otherwise I'll never know something was waiting for me.
I look forward to sending you some news of progress.
*************
Re: name of lawyer
...
Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:02:29 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Cc:xxx
Hi, Dana: Accomplishing anything is GREAT! Process of elimination is definitely a process. :-) I am waiting to contact our Representative, Mark Kirk, until I hear more from you.
The name of the attorney I hired was Nicolas V. Dujon, of the Balmopan lawfirm, Dujon & Dujon. I found his name on the Embassy's website; he was allegedly on the Belizean Ethics Commission, or some such thing. I was very disappointed by his lack of assistance. If anything, my experience with Mr. Dujon showed me exactly what you stated: there is a myriad of reasons why seemingly straight-forward information isn't quickly obtained. That's an understatement.
Thanks for keeping track of the money, but it's unnecessary. I'm sure you're using it wisely.
Take care and many blessings, Dana.
Mary Ann
-----Original Message-----
From: dana lain
To: xxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 1:57 pm
Subject: name of lawyer
I've accomplished a little bit. Mainly eliminated email as a way of communicating to officials.
What is the name of the lawyer you hired?
I've made up an accounting sheet and can keep you apprised. At this point all I've spent is 20bz for phone and 5bz for email. I'll note major blocks of time I've spent and charge 20bz to the expense account.
I'm not going to get all formal about this, but I do want to keep you regularly informed and what the money was used for. I don't think you are concerned about the money, but I'd feel better about using your money if I have a record.
Wish I could be more powerful about this. It is just a myriad of reasons why seemly straight-forward information isn't quickly obtained.
*****************
Please email information
...
[Chat now] Director of Public Prosecution
[Chat now] Director of Public Prosecution
...
ViewMonday, December 22, 2008 9:28:25 AM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Good Morning,
Ms. Lain we spoke on the phone briefly this morning. I passed the information you were inquiring about to the Director last week. Can you please email me the information, so that I can ask one of the crown counsel to check the status of the case.
Ms. Vernon
Secretary/Clerk
***************************
Progress report
...
from Dana to Mary Ann
Saturday, January 3, 2009 1:17:01 PM
I'm not happy, pleased or satisfied about any of this news, but there is still hope. I'm sending you the bullet points of my conversation with the Deputy Public Prosecutor. At least I have concrete facts and contact information.
This is not over. It will be resolved.
Conversation with Cheryl Branker-Taitt, Deputy Public Prosecutor
Dec. 30, 2008
*
Was brought before a magistrate for an evidentiary hearing (– when?)
*
Roger Emmanuel has been released. He is not out on bail.
*
Not true that witnesses recanted
*
Case was not dismissed
*
Continuance granted for re- investigation
*
Police asked to re-investigate and re-submit the file
*
Only circumstantial evidence
*
Not sufficient evidence from police
*
Evidence purely circumstantial- need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt
*
Four items of evidence:
o
Witness can put him at the scene (neighbor who saw him at the fence)
o
It is known there was a quarrel with Joe Yeager
o
A sweater of wife
o
Garbage bag of wife and baby clothes found under his bed
+
I asked her where was weapon, where were clothes Emmanuel was wearing, what about confession to his father and his father bringing him into police?
+
She paused and said there was nothing about any of that in police report. Did I have information about that?
+
I told her that it was only what I had heard-amounted to rumor, just as rumor of dismissal and witnesses were repeated to me.
*
Know Emmanuel was at house but cannot account/prove a timeline
*
Lead investigator was Officer Martinez. He was transferred to CIB in Belize City
*
DPP sent files back to Officer in Charge – Guzman- in Belmopan. He would be the one to have re-assigned the case to another detective.
*
Notification of pending action on a case to witnesses and families are by a phone call from the police.
*
Current contact numbers for DPP office are:
o
Office – receptionist’s name is Ms. Vernon 501 223-2956
o
Cell number for Ms. Cheryl Branker-Taitt is 501 610 1128
o
Email address for DPP office is dppbelize1@btl.net
o
The phone numbers and emails listed on Government website are not current
I was even-tempered with Ms. Taitt and the conversation was not confrontational. I told her I would contact Guzman and then go to the Embassy. Ms. Taitt is not the enemy. The police are just stupid.
I tracked down Dujon&Dujon the best I could. No service for number in my old phone book. Information did not have a listing for them.
**************************
Re: Progress report
...
[from MaryAnn to Dana
...
Saturday, January 3, 2009 2:30:12 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Dana -- Hope you had a very peaceful holiday and New Year. Thanks so much for this update.
You're right: it's not good news, but it's news, and we're eternally grateful for your work. One point that seems to be conspicuously missing: didn't Roger CONFESS to killing my brother? Several old news reports state he was brought to the police department by his father http://www.belize-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=39566&sid=4f5027755d16b814ce75bb0e9c7e3722 and there was enough evidence putting him at the scene http://www.channel5belize.com/archive_news_cast.php?news_date=2007-07-19#a3. I thought at one point there was a confession, but maybe that's mistaken. Seeing these news reports again has made me really sad.
Anyway, do you have any suggestions about what information can I give my Representative, Mark Kirk, regarding this case, so he can put pressure on the embassy? Is there a new case number, now that it's been reassigned? Let me know what I can do on this end to get things moving again.
Also, here's Dujon & Dujon info from my old emails:
Nicolas V. Dujon, Esq.
Dujon & Dujon
4 Eve Street
Belize City, Belize
email: dujondujon@btl.net
Thanks again, Dana. I don't know what we'd do without you. Be safe.
I'v e cc:d ny sister, Melissa, and my brother, John on this reply. They may ask you a few more follow-up questions, if that's okay.
Take care,
Mary Ann
...
ViewThursday, November 27, 2008 5:43:55 PM
To:dana_laintravel@yahoo.com
Cc:henderhouse@gmail.com; henderhouse@yahoo.com
Dana -- I am truly sorry to burden you with this, but you're the only local we know who we can rely on, even though your communication system is unreliable! Joe Yeager, despite being copied on the message from Charles Williams, has not been in contact with us. Charles Williams (who lives in the U.S.) made it clear that he doesn't want to get involved. Further, my sister has sent several messages to the Embassy (we did not have the DPP's name), with no response. After Kim Valdes-Depena left the Embassy last February, we never heard from anyone again. Even were I to travel to Belmopan or Teakettle, I don't know where I'd start. And to be perfectly honest with you, Dana, I do not want to go to Belize to try and fix this problem. My mother has point blank told us she wants none of us in the country again.
In any event, if you get me information, I hope to be able to use our U.S. Representative Mark Kirk to facilitate the process in tandem with the Embassy. Rep. Kirk is a member of the military and offered us his assistance right after Pete died. If I have more information, and our Rep. gets involved, I think it would provide more impetus for the Embassy.
As you may know, it's Thanksgiving here in the states. Although we have never met, I am SO, SO, SO thankful for your help, Dana. I don't know what I'd do (or we'd do) without you. Many blessings.
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