Comments on: Daphne, Sallie, and Darlene

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:35:46 +0000

Forgive me for writing this now, many years later, but I just heard of this case for the first time. I was watching Forensic Files and it suprised me when I heard my city’s name involved in such a murder! I feel so horrible for Sallie, that must have been one of the toughest things to ever go through. I personally believe Sallie had nothing to do with this. People are going to assume things and believe what they want to believe I suppose, but in the end the police would have found out if Sallie was truely involved.

By: Intrigued

Intrigued — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:57:28 +0000

I don’t know any of those people but I
just saw the story on Oxygen. I have to
say that through the whole story it never
even entered my mind that Sallie was involved
in any way shape or form. I am sure she feels
guilty just because she was involved with
both women and I am sure she feels a bit of
responsibility EVEN THOUGH she is not at all
responsible.

I’m sure that even though she knew Daphne could
be volitile, she NEVER imagined that she would
“SNAP” and take it THAT far. I feel sympathy
for all involved.

I would really love to talk to Sallie.

By: Viola

Viola — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:58:16 +0000

Today we will find out what the jury has decided, how Daphne will be sentenced.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:51:39 +0000

Judge Zell doesn’t even bother to check it out carefully .. mostly denied and dismissed – just to get over with it. The Prosecutor is racist as it was mentioned in Argusleader’s. Some jurors were sleepy and some yawned while listening to Daphne’s educational and psychological backgrounds. It is a good chance that she will get a death penalty. The defense team had done a poorly job — they would have checked out the Deaf networks. Or even none of them contact the defense team .. I think. My guess that this will hurt the Deaf defendants who are alleged or innocent out there. I am not rooting Daphne’s case but I am trying to make a point here. It can affect us and the Deaf community out there.

By: green eyed gypsey

green eyed gypsey — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:22:53 +0000

I have read the articles in the local Sioux Falls paper on how this trial has absorbed nearly the entire years budget for the public deffenders office with all of the accomidations it made to make sure that Daphne got a fair trail with translators and all of the equipment needed to ensure she understood everything that was going on…. Throughout the trial she didnt stop her interpretors to ask questions or indicate that she was confused…

By: Viola

Viola — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:18:12 +0000

I know a request for a mistrial was already weakly submitted to the court. If there is cause for a mistrial, and I think there is, and the judge dismisses the request, then it doesn’t have to stop there.

A lawyer should state what he/she will do in the legal matter before paying them any money. Lots of lawyers will only tell you the fee, but beware when they don’t go on to state what they can do. Taking your money may be the only thing they do.

The prosecutors are responsible for putting a case together against a defendant. The statement of “facts” presented to the court comes from them. The prosecution can request to withdraw a case or request that additional defendants be added to a case.

Keloland.com reported “Wright’s lawyer Jeff Larson spent more time, telling the jury:

“Iâ€™ve been a criminal defense lawyer for 28 years. And this is the one moment in my professional life I have always feared. Iâ€™m used to arguing facts and law. I donâ€™t know how to argue that locking somebody in a prison cell for the rest of their life with no possibility of parole is enough. That my client need not be killed at the hands of the state.”"

This is sublime legalese. He’s not in fear of anything.

$200,000 is a bit much for this trial. It’s not a reasonable fee unless a lawyer wants to work on this case for an entire year exclusively. And not any lawyer will do. A lawyer must be chosen that can handle the case properly and legally. For $200,000. the lawyer may be expecting to work at least 1,600 hours on the case. Higher fees may be for around 900 hours. Be sure to be aware of who can help you. Sometimes you will be in communication with people who can help you.

I’m all for assisting in raising some funds to get a lawyer’s fee paid with a website and donation capability.

By: mishkazena

mishkazena — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:01:43 +0000

Who knows why Daphne didn’t testify? She didn’t have good education and it seems her knowledge is very limited. Perhaps her lawyers feel she doesn’t have the linguistic ability to field off the prosecutor’s questions since CDIs aren’t provided. Or they may feel Wright will damage her defense if she is questioned

It is extremely expensive to pay for lawyers. Many middle-class people mortgage their houses, etc to shoulder the legal expenses. Wright doesn’t work, so therefore she doesn’t have savings. Wright’s family may not be able to afford it, especially with her mother in her sixties and responsible for the care of three grandchildren.

By: CommonSense

CommonSense — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:26:57 +0000

GreenEyed:

Until you are in my situation with my exact circumstances don’t presume to tell me what you THINK you would, should or could do. Thank you.

Mishka – thanks for the time on your blog. I appreciate it. My participation is done.

By: green eyed gypsey

green eyed gypsey — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:19:48 +0000

Daphne’s color has nothing to do with her guilt in this case the color at hand is red and that is the color of Darlene’s blood that has been shed. She died a horrific death and justice will be served. If common sense was so concerned about her sister she would have been on the witness stand today pleaing for her sisters life to be spared instead of writing on this blog…. I know I would have been. Maybe she can get real and shed some light on what kind of childhood she had and if she is also using it as an excuse to butcher people.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:59:19 +0000

Dragon … let’s find out if the landlord is Deaf or not. Sounds you are rooting for Daphne …. not Darlene. — Umm .. Circumstance evidences are so overwhelming. Daphne and her family are NOT rich compare to OJ or weathy people. Sad thou. RIP .. Darlene