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06/29/2008 7:30 AM  
I am writing concerning a case here in Mobile, Al. that involves my recently deceased baby cousin Becca. Becca died this past Jan. 14, 2008 as a result of a car wreck. She was seriously injured and stayed on life support for 10 days from which she never recovered. Unfortunately her death came while awaiting Grand Jury in Mobile, Al. Before her death Rebecca suffered over a year of rape & sodomy and other unspeakable acts from Bob Ingle. He was her step-father/cop at the time of the abuse. The reason for my concern now, is that an even greater injustice may occur due to her untimely death. Due to" Crawford V' Washington "a law that not only supports the right to cross examine the victim but, also stops a lot of testimonial evidence. In cases such as Becca's this law stands in the way of justice. Under Crawford statements made to friends or anybody as a cry for help is acceptable. However, this law works backwards for the victims of sexual abuse. It stops police reports, counselor’s statements, and often-medical personnel from being used in these cases. Everybody has a 6th amendment right under our constitution but under Crawford they have taken away almost all the victims rights. Certainly, in a case such as Becca's where the victim is no longer available for cross-examination due to death. I find it quite disturbing that our system puts these children through the whole process of exam, counseling, and police statements and then does not even accept it in the court of law. I would like to see Crawford amended and a law enforced for victims like precious little Becca. At age 9 she had no rights because, he took them from her and still he has more rights under our backwards justice system that works in the favor of the perpetrator. I want National media attention to this case because; already the police statements and counselors have been thrown out due to Crawford. My family has suffered enough and now we are suffering even more due to this flawed judicial system. We need a "Becca's law" stating that in cases where the victim becomes deceased the testimonial evidence has to be accepted - an exception to the Crawford rule. This needs to be one so, we don't invite perpetrators to kill their victim's in order for Crawford to work in their favor. I can't believe a law that promotes so much more crime could have been passed. If Crawford goes uncorrected then there will definitely be more killings when our justice system fails these children. People will take the laws in their own hands because; the current ones do not protect our children. Perpetrators will be encouraged to kill the victims! Becca McEvoy suffered and many others have as well at this mans hands but none willing to testify due to the fact they are all his family. They previously gave statements and then later recanted after Becca's death. It’s a shame my 9 yr. old cousin was the bravest of all and treated the worst. Now, we Rebecca's family will fight until there is justice and corrections made for her. We want her last wish fulfilled and him and other pedophiles punished for such horrific crimes of children under 12. Please, help us with this very important matter before it's too late. Thanks, Theresa Jordan, For links to story go to http://my.opera.com/rhondawheelus/blog/
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06/29/2008 10:26 PM  
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08/21/2008 9:11 AM  
Hello everyone -

I received this email from Becca's Cousin. She's asking for coverage on Becca's case. I just wanted to update everyone and remind them of Becca. - Thanks Cherry

I am the cousin of Becca McEvoy and was hoping you might do a story on her case.We are hoping to bring attention back to the case of Rebecca McEvoy. In hopes that we might get some help in improving the laws and the current errors in the system as we fight for justice in her case.

Becca died while awaiting trial for being sexually assaulted by her x stepfather/cop Bob Ingle.In Jan.2008, Rebecca passed away due to the result of a car accident she was in on Jan.4,2008 with her biological father Aden McEvoy also, a Chickasaw, Al. cop.

Her case goes to trial on Sept. 22, 2008 and although it is going forward due to the Crawford V' Washington a lot of the crucial evidence is being thrown out due to her death. Rebecca had police statements & DHR counseling & evidence that has already been thrown out due to this right to cross examine.

The Judge here is going by the Supreme Courts standards though they are all mixed-up if you ask me.Why does the perpetrators get all the rights and the victim's have none.We are currently contacting the Federal Congressmen and anybody who might help bring change for children such as our beloved Rebecca McEvoy.

Please, contact us at:
http://www.my.opera.com/rhondawheelus/blog
http://www.my.opera.com/cherry6905/blog
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