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BIG SACRIFICES: A Consideration of Flawed Forensics Used to Convict Diane Downs (AUDIO)

New program includes brother of Diane Downs, James Frederickson, who discusses her long-ranging plea for justice on "Crimes of the Century".

Diane Downs (left) with her three children - Danny, Christie and Cheryl (left to right)
Diane Downs (left) with her three children - Danny, Christie and Cheryl (left to right)

(CHICAGO) - The program BIG SACRIFICES: A Consideration of Flawed Forensics Used to Convict Diane Downs aired this week on the "Crimes of the Century" Internet radio program.

Diane Downs and her brother James Frederickson - 2013

November 14, 2013 marks the second in the “Crimes of the Century” series on flawed forensics. Spotlighted was the high profile murder and attempted murder conviction of Diane Downs, portrayed by the late Farrah Fawcett in the movie “Small Sacrifices”.

Diane Downs was convicted in 1984 of killing her 6 year old daughter and attempting to kill her 3 year old son and 8 year old daughter to woo a lover who reportedly did not want children. However, life appears to have imitated art for Diane in that the prosecutor’s case against her seems almost as fictionalized as the corresponding book and referenced Farrah Fawcett movie.

Tracking COC listeners through the Diane Downs case facts and circumstances is Diane’s brother, Mr. James Frederickson,and COC’s own Dr. Andrew D. Jackson. Does their presentation leave you with reasonable doubt that Diane killed one and attempted to kill two of her children?

Previous articles about Diane Downs on Salem-News.com

Nov-13-2013: Father of Diane Downs Remains Vigilant After 30 Years (VIDEO) - Tim King Salem-News.com

Jul-15-2013: Midnight Meditations: A Visit with the Frederickson Family - Dr. Thomas Arthur Billings

May-20-2013: EXCLUSIVE: Diane Downs Never Held a Weapon, How Could She Have Shot Her Kids? - Tim King Salem-News.com

Apr-17-2013: Midnight Meditations: Diane Downs Murder Case in Oregon - Dr. Thomas Arthur Billings

Aug-17-2012: Diane Downs: Child Killer or Victim of Injustice? - Tim King Salem-News.com

Dec-10-2008: Diane Downs Denied by Oregon Parole Board - Salem-News.com




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Franz December 1, 2013 7:25 am (Pacific time)

Sep is quite right. For complete understanding we must know, this is possible only under accepting governance. Malcolm F. Marsh, District Judge, Presiding, Argued and Submitted July 10, 2007, Portland, Oregon: ”Notably, Downs has not accepted responsibility for her crimes of conviction, and maintains to this day that the state authorities framed her.” Close to blackmailing verdict by Honorable Senior District Judge Malcolm F. Marsh (“salmon judge”):“The "miscarriage of justice" exception to procedural default is limited to habeas petitioners who can show that "a constitutional violation has probably resulted in the conviction of one who is actually innocent." Schlup v. Delo, 513 U.S. 298, 327 (1995) (citing Murray v. Carrier, 477 U.S. 478, 496 (1986)). “Ancer Haggerty, Malcolm Marsh, Alex Kozinski, Andrew Kleinfeld and William Schwarzer have collaborated to continue to illegally incarcerate Ms. Downs for a crime she did not commit.” www.dianedowns.com/Judge%20Malcom%20Marsh.rtf Governor Kitzhaber Office October 5. 2011 fits in “ . . . right to request executive clemency from the Governor. Enclosed is an executive clemency packet. While you may prepare the application and provide the information. the Oregon statute requires . . . . personally sign the application and the clemency affidavit. In addition the clemency affidavit must be signed in front of a notary and copies of the application must be sent to the appropriate parties listed in the affidavit.” Malcolm F. Marsh’s The Spirit of Leadership (in professionallyspeaking.org): “Ethics apply to all aspects of life, whether business, family, social or governmental. Thus, the premise under which we operate affects all aspects of life.”( http://vimeo.com/20903199) United Prisoner Breeding Nation’s Pharisee in World Leading Jailer Land! The demand for an admission of guilt is illegal, be it before or after conviction! Otherwise we would be finding ourselves transported back to the time of the Spanish Inquisition and torture. I am sure that Oregon’s BOARDS & COMMISSIONS – ETHICS LAW SUMMARY of the September 9, 2008 Agenda has made clear: “Prohibition on using public office for financial gain – Conflict of interest declarations: When and how to declare conflicts” is fully applicable also to district attorneys and judges. Inclusive accusing attorney Fred Hugi who adopted 8 years old only eye witness, Diane Downs child Christie, whose wife could not have children. To close with you are invited reading OREGON Magazine Nov 1983 and Oregon’s ‘War-Horse’ (Hugi’s boss) on D.A. Pat Horton and the Cocaine Cops and Pat Horton and the Wild Bunch by Dana Tims.


sep November 20, 2013 6:14 am (Pacific time)

The conviction of Diane Downs was built on fabricated evidence, a corrupt DA, judicial maneuvering, an impotent defence and many other disturbing facts about this conviction. Not to mention a post trial admittance that some jurors were browbeating into a 'guilty' verdict when they thought otherwise. Diane Downs did not commit this crime and it is blatantly obvious she didn't, even from 8,000 miles away.

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