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In reply to the discussion: Private autopsy claims Vonderrit Myers shot while fleeing [View all]branford
(4,462 posts)What a load of garbage! I support the truth, regardless if that means the police officer is guilty of murder or Myers death was the result of his own criminal foolishness.
If you or anyone else believe that the officer is criminally culpable, you need to present actual evidence to prove the allegations (and for a conviction, proof beyond a reasonable doubt) . Everyone, whether white police officers or poor, inner-city minority youth, is innocent until proven guilty.
In a criminal matter, it's immaterial if some, or even most, police officers allegedly abuse their positions. That is most certainly not proof that this particular officer did anything wrong in this particular instance.
Lastly, the autopsy showed a number of injuries, including the head wound. It offered no indication or evidence of an "execution shot." In fact, the expert carefully noted he couldn't even tell the order of the various wounds (which could have all occurred within a couple of seconds). The only purported evidence of the execution scenario is as of yet unidentified and totally unknown witness that the family claims exists. Until such time as that alleged witness is identified, no less have their credibility tested, or some forensic evidence supports the theory, it is little more than unsubstantiated opinion. For all we know, this is the same witness that stated Myers only possessed a sandwich, despite what appears to be overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
You claim that it was "most likely" that Myers was executed while laying on the ground? Why, other than your general distrust of all police? If you're accusing the officer of cold-blooded murder, you bear the burden to prove such allegations (and disprove evidence to the contrary).