However, their life seemed perfect otherwise. (Believed to be where she cut her throat). Thanks for commenting. The press in-turn, (at the family's approval and invitation) jumped at the opportunity of getting photos of Darlie in bed in the ICU. I mean no disrespect, but are you really more persuaded by the idea of a satanic cult being reponsible for these murders than all of the evidence IN THIS ARTICLE? As Darlie's accounts of what happened continued to change in the days following the murders, she now said that she fought the intruder on the couch who was a male, about 6 feet tall, wearing a black t-shirt ball cap and blue jeans that was holding a large knife while still on top of her. The only problem is that a serrated edged bread knife found in the knife holder on the counter in the Routier kitchen was discovered under analysis to have fiberglass rod fibers and adhesive dust on the blade matching the fibers that comprise the screen. We already have so much on him. Doug Mulder: After you got the towels wet, did you take those to Darin? But, despite your typical Darlie supporter bitterness and attempts at insulting someone who opposes your views, Im going to break my own rules and answer your questions regarding what you call, the absurdity of my article. In her book "Precious Angels" Barbara Davis wrote During one of (Detective) Pattersons visits at the hospital to check on Darlie, he mentioned that the dog had been barking like crazy and would not shut up. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on February 20, 2018: Du bist genau richtig. Be chatting with you soon! Update 1/19: The Darlene Routier home has been temporarily taken off the market. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on March 27, 2018: Noted, thanks for your comment and grammatical observations. DNA technology has advanced significantly since the night of the murders, and readings can be gleaned even from the trace oils on human skin. Prosecution: Are you sure that she didn't tell you that the struggle occurred between the kitchen and the family room? Lol. If anyone is guilty as sin it's Darlie. Darlie is one of the richest criminals. But, that's not for us to decide. Police dispatcher Trammell stated that she thought it was odd that someone who's children had just been murdered would make an obvious point of mentioning how their finger prints got on the murder weapon during the initial 911 call for help. Race and Gender of Victim Supposedly, three days after the boy's funeral, when the crime scene at the house had been cleared, Darlie needed to get some clothes and a few personal items from the house. Darlie in the hospital with her wounds. I want justice for my two boys." Very good read. Darin identified himself and told the officer that his kids and been stabbed and were dying. The physical evidence found at the scene of the crime, points to no one else but Darlie Routier. Dr. Santos: Yes. In Search of the Truth: The Story of Darlie Lynn Routier by Anne Good Part 1: INTRODUCTION The Mystery Unravels On June 6, 1996, in the quiet suburbs of North Dallas, little Damon, 5,and Devon, 6, lay sleeping on the floor in front of the television. The forensic pathologist that conducted the autopsy's on the boys testified that from the nature of the wounds and the force that was used, that it appeared to have been done by someone in a fit of rage. As with most mystery movies, the Darlie supporters have thrown a black car into the mix. That indicates extreme anger toward them.. All while her husband Darrin and 7 month old son Drake slept . When observing the photo, it's not really that far from the murder scene. Anita Hasch from Port Elizabeth on April 01, 2018: A very strange case, that does not make sense. Then cops found disturbing clues that ultimately put her on death row. Viewers of The Last Defense, co-produced by actress Viola . Her version(s) of what occurred in that house did not at all match with the crime scene. And we all know what happened, that bitch butchered the two Routier boys. Specifications: Darlie Routier House. Being dark, the officers switched on flashlights, found the light switch, but didn't find anyone in the garage or spot anyone in the back yard. In order to rule out Darin Routier as a suspect, Pardo talked him into taking a polygraph examination. She said Drake's tossing and turning in his crib upstairs kept her awake. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. So nice to hear from someone that actually took the time to read, research, and examine the evidence prior to making a decision from the heart or from a YouTube video. Two additional stains were discovered on the left shoulder of the nightshirt shirt labeled LS1 and LS3. Greg Davis: Where is the defendant when you come back to the kitchen area? They are admitting two Project's lawyers to the appeal. The problem these groups consistently run into is the evidence that convicted Darlie Routier. Their mother, Darlie Routier, 26, slept on the couch. A Dallas County judge has admitted two lawyers from the national office of the Innocence Project to the case. I first came across it over a year ago and actually got banned from one of her support pages on Facebook for posting the link! Obviously, if a retrial were somehow granted it still wouldn't change the forensic evidence that convicted her. It took me 4 minutes and 51 seconds; and I'm by no means a world class athlete. On this last DNA study, the results once again pointed solely to Darlie Routier. The blood here was identified as hers. There was a lot of information they felt the public didn't get to hear and evidence that could prove an innocent woman is sitting on death row for a crime she did not commit. (Until she testified in court, yep, her story changed again) That would insinuate that the supposed intruder stopped to wash his hands, clean up the sink, the counter, the outside of the cabinet doors, the sprayer, the back splash, and wipe up two of Darlie's foot prints from the floor all while being chased by Darlie. I do, however, disagree with you on one thing. *Though these different drugs can cause memory lapses, most of them have amphetamine properties and will cause a lot of difficulty sleeping. The have financial problems but he increases the life policy. She came to, realized what was going on, and began a coverup to protect her husband from being arrested. After the 2015 DNA results came back, Darlie has refused requests for interviews. To quote the words of Abraham Lincoln: "If you can't debate the issues, demonize the opposition. Greg Davis and Toby Shook, The Defense. Her testimony most likely hastened the trial and the deliberation time of the jury, but the evidence alone had her convicted with or without her testimony. No one wants to believe a mother could murder her children. The spa had a hot tub, a TV, a bar, and a stereo system in it. Darlie viciously stabbed her sons to death in an apparent rage, but was organized enough to cut her throat etc. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on July 18, 2018: Error noted and corrected, thank you for pointing that out. It was there that Darlie announced to everyone that she and Darin already had plans in place to take a trip to Europe together, get some plastic surgery done to remove the scar from her neck, and hopefully conceive another child while on the trip, preferably a daughter. Although their motives for Darlie committing the murders differed slightly, they unanimously agreed that there was no doubt in their minds that Darlie Routier alone committed the murders based only on the evidence found at the scene. "If the theory doesn't match the facts, change the facts", (A satirical remark he made on how some people support theory). 11) her polygraph test. Darlie is right handed. As difficult as it is emotionally to accept this, the forensic evidence cannot be ignored. Although, you seem pretty convinced as to her guilt from what you commented about here. The supposed defensive bruise under Darlie's right arm that was not seen by one doctor or nurse in the hospital. Was that the only person that tried to get in? When I first got him I thought I'd never sleep at night due to his constant barking. With the 2015 DNA results and denied state appeals, Darlie is quickly running out of options and time. She looked me in the eye and said, 'I'm gonna get new carpet, new drapes, and fix this room all up.". Everyone thought our reactions would have been the opposite. The DNA profile from 10-2589-502 has an estimated frequency of occurrence of 1 in approximately 150 quintillion Caucasian individuals. A lot of people that comment on this Hub believe without question that Darlie Routier murdered her children. Good to hear from you guys again. However, when it comes to this case, Darlie Routier wasn't convicted solely on how she reacted to the deaths of her children, she was convicted on forensic evidence that directly connected her to the murder weapon and the actual act of murdering her children. The nightshirt blood samples that were submitted with the hopes of finding male DNA only revealed Darlie's DNA as the prosecution originally claimed during the trial. And after you got the 3 towels wet, did you take those to Darin? To this day, she has not been tried for Devons murder. In Texas alone in the past 25 years, a total of 64 children have been murdered by their mothers. I was convinced of her guilt as soon as I saw her injuries and actually listened over the years to her appeals. DAVIS: Okay. Regardless, I don't find a round trip of 150 yards would take much time at all for a 26 y/o woman with adrenaline pumping. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on October 26, 2017: Hi Jen and thank you! Obviously placed there after the fact. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on April 01, 2018: Thanks for your comments Fedematias95, The source of the information on the brush and screen fibers came from a 60 minutes interview with Det. Every juror that was able to be interviewed after the trial confirmed that. Which, it should be pointed out here, she didn't do. Bedrooms: 3. The shape and consistency of the blood drops found on the living room and kitchen floor indicated she was walking, not running at any time, as she claimed while supposedly chasing the intruder. ", If you look at all the various websites that include reader comments sections, you'll find that approximately 90% of the Darlie supporters are female. Thank you SClemmons for this greatly written article! A white sock, presumed to have belonged to Darin was found 75 yards away down an alley next to a garbage can. Darlie spent two days in the hospital recovering from her injuries, whereas her sons died. A significant event has now occurred in this very intensive investigation, At approximately 10:20p.m. I screamed out to my husband.". If she were truly innocent, why isn't she saying "Hey people! None of the forensic evidence was matching Darlie's initial story. The paramedics "staged" or waited outside the front door waiting for the officers to secure the scene and tell them it was safe to enter. Could you point me to your source for that? Mercedes stated that Darlie just walked right in the door like she had left there that morning and shouted, "Look at this f**king mess! She began screaming at Officer Waddell that the intruder might still be in the house and that he ran out through the garage. Officer Wade testified that he wouldn't even let the Rowlett Chief of Police (Randall Posey) in the house during the initial investigation. Darin would have had but a couple of minutes to concoct a plan prior to police arrival. Darlie had gained weight after the birth of her third child, Drake, and was having bouts of depression. During the trial, Dr. Alejandro Santos, the trauma surgeon that closed Darlie's wounds was called to testify. It was as if she were trying to establish an alibi as to why her prints and blood would be found on it. Investigators discovered blood drops on top of blood drops on the small carpet immediately in front of the sink indicating that someone that was bleeding had stood there for some time. well you did and then some more. They found Darlie with wounds on her neck, arms, and shoulder, but her sons Devon, 6, and Damon, 5 were already dying due to their stab injuries. even though most of the things that she just couldn't remember were things she had already told other people. Further, I can't bring myself to look at pictures of those gorgeous little Angels while knowing they are gone, that their own mother took their lives and in such an egregious incomprehensible way. Like Poof! Have a good day! Officer Waddell:. She said the only bruise she observed was around the cut on the top of Darlie's arm. Im Todestrakt Darlie Routier DOKU - YouTube 0:00 / 52:45 Im Todestrakt Darlie Routier DOKU Knastlord 623 subscribers Subscribe 739 Share Save 267K views 8 years ago Fr ihre Schnheit ging. Your criminal mind profiling is D game. On June 18, 1996, Rowlett Police detectives asked Darlie to come once again to the police station for addition questions. So, if there was a burglar at the Routier household, he was most likely invited there. Rowlett police office Waddell (first officer to arrive on the scene) testified that when he first asked Darlie what had happened, she was upset but appeared to be perfectly alert and gave him a clear account of what had occurred. Darlie supporters are quick to say this is how Damon and Devon's blood got on her nightshirt. Darlie and Darin divorced but Darin does not believe that Darlie murdered the boys. They blamed it all on Darlies post-partum depression. So, on the witness stand, most likely under the advice of counsel. That might give you added insight when trying to form an opinion. 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