Becca McEvoy Update

Becca died while awaiting trial for being sexually assaulted by her ex-step-father/cop Bob Ingle. Becca was 8 when the abuse started, she died at age 11. The crime was reported in 2006. She went before the Grand Jury twice. The case against the alleged sex criminal may be in jeopardy because a little girl died in a traffic crash.

IMHO The defense is using legal loop holes, tricks and victory by delay. Siting the Crawford vs. Washington law, which states the perpetrator has the right to cross examine the victim. In Becca's case this isn't possible because she died. Please note this law has only been in effect for a few years and is wreaking havoc through the justice system. Prior to it the prior testimony and records were allowed. http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/02-9410.ZO.html

Her case goes to trial on Mon. Sept. 22, 2008 at 9am at the Mobile County Courthouse, 205 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602 (gov't plaza) on 8th floor. Judge Youngpeter is presiding over the case.

• We believe the medical report and doctor's testimony will be allowed.

• The Police Reports & DHR Reports will not be allowed.

• Statements Becca made to a friend will be allowed.

• Judge never ruled on the gag order from May 2008.

Becca's cousin Theresa has been busy calling on Alabama Senator's and Congressmen asking them to pass a law that states in cases of child victims of sexual abuse they must be heard within a two year period.

The wording which is applicable to victims is "a right to a trial free from unreasonable delay", this is at issue for many people across the county. Becca's family would like the law to be named in honor of Becca.

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