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It has been over a week since the murder of Roberta Miller in Gilford. The state AG once again has been tight lipped, and in my mind incompetent about releasing any information about this case. I think the public should demand some answers. We deserve to know what happened here, as taxpayers, but the lack of communication and press conferences to the media shows the continued lack of ability that this state has when it comes to investigating murders. Look at the case in Wolfeboro, which is still unsolved. Look at the murder in Meredith. It took months for the public to get any information abouth that case, and still we haven't heard the full story. Just yesterday there was another death in Auburn, and the state AG takes their standard line of "These are two suspicious deaths." I applaud the Gilford selectmen for their outrage with the lack of answers in the Gilford matter, and encourage you all to write to your elected officials about this dysfunctional state AG department.
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While heartedly agree. Now down in Auburn? New Hampshire.....The new get away with murder state....
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It seems obvious to me that if the investigators in the Major Crimes Unit and Attorney General's Office were doing their job, they should have something to say. I'm tired of the "compromising the investigation" excuse for their silence. Can't we throw the bums out? |
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Something people need to remember is if the police or AG are actively investigating they don't really have to release much information. Especially if they believe it will taint there case, or cause someone to flea. I understand the aggravation of having these things happen in your backyard. However I would rather allow the people in the AG and police departments do their jobs, then to make them figure out what can and can't be allowed out in the press.
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So how many years are we supposed to wait for an arrest, LIfor? In the case of Bobbie, it is new so we can't expect too much too soon. However, Stacey's case has gone on way too long. I don't care if they tell us details, just find out who is guilty.
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Yup, my life won't be complete unless I know what every detail of what happened in Gilford and know it RIGHT NOW !!!
![]() I mean SO WHAT if it's an ongoing investigation and they can't or won't release information until they figured it all out, dotted the I's and crossed the T's and have built their case solidly so that whomever committed the crime won't get away with it due to some loop hole or leaked info. They have to tell us Everything RIGHT NOW, because we are entitled as NH residents ! ![]() |
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Yes it is frustrating waiting for answers - what is enjoyable is watching Stephen Spader being found guilty on all six counts - hopefully one day (soon) Ms. Burn's and Ms. Miller's families can hear the same words directed at the guilty party. In the mean time it does no one any good to continue to spread false rumors, speculation and innuendo - there are families and friends in local communities - show some class and respect towards them and stop with the vicious rumors.
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They got the Mont Vernon case right, at least the first guy.
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Slow down, everybody, take a step back and breathe deeply. I share your frustration, particularly in the Stacy Burns case, but I'd rather the investigation be slow and thorough than a "rush to judgment" which may prove wrong in the final analysis.
I think we are all watching just a little too much crime scene TV and forget that in real life things take longer than 38 minutes to solve. (I say this as a TV watcher myself.) My guess is that the police and AG know a lot more than we give them credit for (at least I hope so), and, given the complexity of some of these cases, there are a lot of "i's" to dot and "t's" to cross before the case is solved. My two cents worth ?: Let's not use this Forum the beat up on the officials. |
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I think what bothers me the most is the small towns in which these horrific murders are occurring in... Wolfboro, Auburn, Mont Vernon, Gilford. All picturesque, quaint, small New Hampshire towns that should be the epitome of small town peaceful living. The horrendous events that have occurred in these towns simply shakes me to the core. What the heck is happening to New Hampshire??...
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I know things haven't been going well for the Attorney General in NH with some unsolved crimes, Wolfeboro, Gilford, et cetera, but things clearly went well with the Spader prosecution. And we can expect the same verdict in February when his partner in crime goes to trial.
Just think of it -- Spader turned 19 today. He could live to be an old man in jail. And think of all the fun he'll have. I'm sure the inmates will greet him with open arms. While the death penalty would be quicker and ultimately save the taxpayers some money, the thought of Spader sitting in a jail cell for sixty years just rotting away is not a bad thought. My thoughts go out to him victims tonight. I hope this day has brought some small measure of closure. |
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Ongoing investigations are just that. What's the hurry? Would you rather have a compromised investigation just to have your curiosity satisfied? And THEN would you complain that the officials botched the job? Please..tell me that you prefer justice over drama...please? (sigh) GB |
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I don't understand the role of the state attorney general in criminal cases.
Why doesn't the county prosecuting attorney handle potential capital murder cases? They do out here, and pretty much everywhere else, so far as I know. Seems ... strange. |
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Thank the lawyers for the stupid law that allows any murderer to spend life in jail instead of just shooting them, Cruel and unusual punishment. Bah Humbug on that thought. Get rid of slime that does not have any care for life. Too many still living that should have been gone.
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I know Wolfeboro women who feel nervous. Someone told me she was afraid to be in her house alone. Stacey first, now Bobbie. Don't forget Bobbie lived in Wolfeboro for many years until just recently buying the house in Gilford. We at least deserve to know if we should all be afraid, don't you think? What if they weren't crimes of passion?
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I have nothing against police officers either, but have often wondered why their lives are so much more important than the rest of us.
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Don't Postal Workers fall under the same legal ruling as Law Enforcement ?
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In CT they just sentenced Hayes to death. However he will more than likely die in jail of old age before they get a chance to do it. Seems to me that the appeal process takes too long. Michael Ross was on Death Row for over 20 years This is not right. A person sentenced to die should be executed within 30 days of his conviction. Why should the state pay for his housing, meals, medical etc. Put him in a cell, give him bread and water (week old bread) and let him rot.
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The State doesn't pay, WE do!!.
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YOUR so sure on the subject! Have you! talked to the police? |
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the entitled ones: Ongoing investigations are just that. What's the hurry? Would you rather have a compromised investigation just to have your curiosity satisfied? And THEN would you complain that the officials botched the job? Please..tell me that you prefer justice over drama...please? Whats the hurry?? Your joking, right? Some nutbag out there, on the lose that killed a women, and her dog, and your asking whats the hurry??? Compromise an investigation? Let them take their time. And how much time is appropriate? 2, 3, 4 years. You want to kill someone. Do it in the state of NH. Just don't be stupid enough to leave your wallet behind, and you should be all set. |
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I agree, it is ridiculous that someone can be in jail for twenty years before they are executed. On the other hand, God forbid someone is innocent.
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There is far more information released to the press in other states, even including naming suspects. The information can be helpful on so many levels. A witness observing a certain model car on the side of the road at a certain hour may be an unremarkable/forgetable event untill they see something on the news. A person selling a certain type firearm in a private sale may think nothing of it untill he sees that that type firearm was used, etc. There are just so many unremarkable events that people observe every day that can only become remarkable when they see something on the news. Other jurisdictions know what info to release to the media to get the public's help. It is certainly obvious in these cases they need help.
The comment that the public is not in danger is ridiculous. If a person kills when they are in a certain personal situation, they are likely dangerous if they get involved with another person is a similar situation, Probably more likely since evidently it is unlikely that they will be caught. |
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Let's give thanks to The Citizen for standing up to this nonsense!
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One - the AG is not required to release any information to any one at any time. Two, to do so would probably violate some law or another. Three and most importantly - releasing information could and most likely would jeopardize the investigation. Very often, information is withheld in order to substantiate claims made my witnesses or, less often, people who confess. If there is information that is withheld, then the claims or statements made by witnesses and others can be compared with the known facts. If all information was released, then anyone could say anything and the police wouldn't know if what was told to them was witnessed or heard on TV.
The public is most definitely NOT entitled to know everything about everything. To think that you do is arrogant and short-sighted. The police can't do their jobs if they have to tell the public everything. Take this as the gospel truth from a former prosecutor and current defense attorney who appreciates that the police keep their mouths shut. Without their public silence, justice would be hard to find. They can save it for the courtroom. The newsroom is not where the info should be. nj2nh
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It costs far less to leave someone to rot in jail for 30 or 40 years that it does to prosecute and appeal a death penalty case. It is most definitely not a way to save money. I worked on a death penalty case in NJ that cost millions of dollars before the death penalty was overturned. What a shameful waste of money.
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And, please, stop blaming the lawyers. It is the legislatures that pass these laws and most of them are NOT lawyers. It is lobbying groups that push for these statutes - conservative, powerful lobbying groups. Not the lawyers. Lawyers HATE the death penalty - too hard to prove, too expensive, and, ultimately, too pointless since the courts in some states (NJ, CT, etc.) will never uphold a capital case. And, for what it is worth, wouldn't you really rather end your life than spend 20, 30, 40 or however many years you have left in jail? Death is a preferable alternative to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
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If you can try a person twice when found guilty, why can't you try him twice when found innocent? Double jeopardy?
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It's sad that this case seems to have dropped off the radar. Maybe someone will come forward.
http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...WS03/710269987
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Seems strange to me. It's pretty clear that all these recent murders involved either a family member or someone known to the victim and yet, not one of them has been solved.
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I dont know how I missed this one. I just found out that Roberta was a classmate a few years ahead of me. I graduated with her brother and just saw him the other day. Never made the connection because she was known to me as Bobbi.
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We knew her as Bobbi too ( in Wolfeboro) so I guess she never changed that. I actually called her Bobbi in a previous post. Roberta just doesn't fit her. She was such a nice person.
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As my original post on 11/9/10 suggests, the state AG should be investigated by an independent task force of some sort, and people should demand this.
Case in point: 1.) Stacey Burns murder 2.) Roberta Miller murder 3.) Celina Cass murder (I thought for sure they would get this one) Thinking back to the Roberta Miller murder, I recall the frustration that the Gilford selectmen and administrators experienced with getting any information from investigators. In fact, Scott Dunn, & Gus Benavides both publically expressed their frustrations with state AG investigators and actually sent an email to Ray Burton for help. I actually dug up this article from the Citizen: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...9943/0/CITIZEN |
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