No Charges For Md. Disabled Man's Death In Custody
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- A Frederick County grand jury on Friday declined to indict three sheriff's deputies involved in the asphyxiation death of a man with Down syndrome, prompting the man's family to question the thoroughness of the investigation by the officers' co-workers.
Robert Ethan Saylor's parents, Patti and Ronald Saylor, want to review the investigative file compiled by the sheriff's office and the state medical examiner's autopsy report before deciding whether to pursue civil action, Baltimore attorney Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum said. Neither file was available for public inspection Friday.
"The family is extremely disappointed and saddened by the grand jury's decision," Krevor-Weisbaum said. "The inquiry into events on that terrible night is not going to stop here." More
So many problems here.His caretaker was not present at the time of the incident.He had gone to get the car.Usually all of the residents of a group home go to a movie together.That consists of 2 or 3 residents.My guess is that the caretaker took the other residents with him when he left the theater.He would have told the theater ushers that Saylor refused to leave.They in turn contacted their boss by W/T,explained the situation to him,and he in turn called for Security.Aforementioned is partial speculation of course,but it sounds like the Deputies were following orders.I see no fault in their actions.
Autopsy ruled manner of death a homicide citing if not for the actions of others Saylor's heart wouldn't have given out. Saylor at 5'6" weighed close to 300lbs and had signs of heart disease. I'm not sure how ME could make that leap. Grand jury didn't seem to be able to reach that conclusion. If grand jury wouldn't indict it may be near impossible to get a civil jury to reach a different conclusion. Sad story but death was knocking on this poor kid's door due to his medical condition and obesity.
6:52 is a moron, yea its not like we couldn't have worked on his heart disease, so its ok that the cops killed him over an $11 ticket. They should have just let him sit there. Really was it that important to take a disabled kid, and overreact on the whole situation to the point that he gets killed. The theater and cops are clueless idiots and should learn how to deal with the handicapped. this whole situation was unnecessary.
I'm not sure how ME could make that leap. Grand jury didn't seem to be able to reach that conclusion. If grand jury wouldn't indict it may be near impossible to get a civil jury to reach a different conclusion.
Probably because maybe he is a doctor and had the guys heart in his hands.
A grand jury may sound impressive, but it's really not.
It's made up of regular people just like you. Nothing special or super intelligent, just people.
A prosecutor can get a grand jury to indict anyone for anything. Some states have even gotten rid of grand juries.
You are quick to discredit the ME. What are your qualifications to overrule someone who performed an autopsy?
Because 8:05 the ME was making what amounted to an educated guess. No one can say for certainty that Saylor would or would not have died at that time no matter the circumstances. ME in Casey Anthony made an educated guess also as to manner of death and we all know how that ended up. Guesses of any kind have no place in a courtroom. BTW-grand jury didn't indict so what is your point? If state couldn't get an gj indictment burden of proof is much higher in a criminal trial. Don't worry about my qualifications because if I listed you would think I'm a braggart.
STILL SO SAD...No matter what is decided, you cannot bring him back to Earth.
ReplyDeleteCops investigating other cops?
ReplyDeleteYeah right.
So many problems here.His caretaker was not present at the time of the incident.He had gone to get the car.Usually all of the residents of a group home go to a movie together.That consists of 2 or 3 residents.My guess is that the caretaker took the other residents with him when he left the theater.He would have told the theater ushers that Saylor refused to leave.They in turn contacted their boss by W/T,explained the situation to him,and he in turn called for Security.Aforementioned is partial speculation of course,but it sounds like the Deputies were following orders.I see no fault in their actions.
ReplyDeleteAutopsy ruled manner of death a homicide citing if not for the actions of others Saylor's heart wouldn't have given out. Saylor at 5'6" weighed close to 300lbs and had signs of heart disease.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how ME could make that leap. Grand jury didn't seem to be able to reach that conclusion. If grand jury wouldn't indict it may be near impossible to get a civil jury to reach a different conclusion.
Sad story but death was knocking on this poor kid's door due to his medical condition and obesity.
6:52 is a moron, yea its not like we couldn't have worked on his heart disease, so its ok that the cops killed him over an $11 ticket. They should have just let him sit there. Really was it that important to take a disabled kid, and overreact on the whole situation to the point that he gets killed. The theater and cops are clueless idiots and should learn how to deal with the handicapped. this whole situation was unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how ME could make that leap. Grand jury didn't seem to be able to reach that conclusion. If grand jury wouldn't indict it may be near impossible to get a civil jury to reach a different conclusion.
ReplyDeleteProbably because maybe he is a doctor and had the guys heart in his hands.
A grand jury may sound impressive, but it's really not.
It's made up of regular people just like you. Nothing special or super intelligent, just people.
A prosecutor can get a grand jury to indict anyone for anything. Some states have even gotten rid of grand juries.
You are quick to discredit the ME. What are your qualifications to overrule someone who performed an autopsy?
Because 8:05 the ME was making what amounted to an educated guess. No one can say for certainty that Saylor would or would not have died at that time no matter the circumstances. ME in Casey Anthony made an educated guess also as to manner of death and we all know how that ended up. Guesses of any kind have no place in a courtroom.
ReplyDeleteBTW-grand jury didn't indict so what is your point?
If state couldn't get an gj indictment burden of proof is much higher in a criminal trial.
Don't worry about my qualifications because if I listed you would think I'm a braggart.