Michael King’s lawyers trying to move the trial~Denise Amber Lee
The trial for murder suspect Michael Lee King is due to start in August, and surprise….his lawyers are trying to get the trial moved out of Sarasota County because of extensive publicity. Yes, there was a lot of publicity….but it was state wide, even nationwide. I’m not sure there’s anywhere in the state of Florida that you could go where people don’t know of Denise Amber Lee’s abduction and murder.
To me, it seems that moving the trial is just putting even more misery on the family. None of them are looking forward to this, they just want it over. Why on earth should they have to travel in order to go to the trial? Why shouldn’t they at least have the comfort of being at home, close to their friends?
I’m going to include the article from the Herald Tribune. But I refuse to publish the picture of Michael King that they chose to accompany their article. I’m going to post a picture that shows the PAIN that this man has caused a family. Because that’s what we all need to remember. Michael King didn’t (allegedly) just take Denise’s life….he took her out of everyone else’s life as well. He took a daughter away from her parents, a sister away from her siblings, a wife away from her husband….and a mother away from her children.
Tons of coverage, along with links to photo galleries (make sure you have tissues, because you’ll need them) here.
King’s attorneys ask to move trial in murder of Denise Lee
By Todd Ruger
Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:18 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:18 a.m.SARASOTA COUNTY – The community reaction and publicity surrounding the kidnapping and murder of Denise Amber Lee mean extra preparations for the trial of her alleged attacker, which is scheduled to begin in August.
Jurors will be asked individually what they remember about media coverage of Michael King, 38, who is charged with kidnapping, rape and murder. Jurors will also be asked whether they discussed the case on the Internet through blogs or by posting to message boards, court records show.
King’s attorneys are asking that the trial be moved somewhere else in the state because of extensive publicity. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for King.
The case became the topic of a “Dr. Phil” show and hourlong national network shows, and became an impetus for improving emergency call centers across Florida.
If it stays in Sarasota County, the trial will be held in the largest courtroom to accommodate family, media and the public, as well as an extra large pool of potential jurors. It is expected to last three weeks.
Lee, 21, was reported missing from her North Port home on the afternoon of Jan. 17.
Her body was found two days later in a shallow grave six miles from her home.
King was arrested on a kidnapping charge the night of the abduction and was charged with murder after the body was found. He is being held in solitary confinement at the Sarasota County Jail.
A lab has matched King’s DNA to DNA found on Lee’s body, according to court documents filed by the prosecution.
It doesn’t make sense to me that they are concerned about media coverage, yet are telling the media about it!? Its typical and They will drag it out as long as they can regardless of whatever circumstances there are because they are getting paid.
Regardless of blogs, forums or any sort of internet publicity, the defense attorneys would find some reason to move the venue. It was expected and it’s no real surprise. As I said on the Herald Tribune forum, speculation can be a problem. But other than that that is all it is “speculation”. sigh.
the defense attorneys are doing what they need to do. That’s it. It is what it is. I’m not in town but you oughta check out the article in the Charlotte Sun. It’s speaks of all we’re trying to accomplish in the foundation. It was either in yesterdays or today’s. Search “Denise Amber Lee” the past 14 days.
Love you,
Peggy
Peggy, I knew they’d try to move it. It just aggravates me. I guess because I’ve come to be so close to all of you, I don’t want your family to be inconvenienced by having to travel. Silly on my part, but….
Of course, there’s also the selfish reason that I want to be able to be there for you during the trial. Which will be harder to do if they move it.
I saw the article last night, along with the one that you posted from Texas. I think it’s great that they’re giving THAT part of the story (all the changes we in the Foundation are trying to bring about) press coverage.
Hope you’re back soon, I miss you….and love you, too.
Tammy
It’s just all part of making sure he gets a fair trial. Like he deserves one! NOT! It’s these kind of cases that make we wish we had that “eye for an eye immediate punishment” that some countries have. Hmmmmmmmmm, let’s see, what should be cut off first.
Mike hit his head on a pole from being pulled on a sled at high speed from a snowmobile when he was little. Doctors did not have the knowledge back then as they do now. Seeing this was over looked an could of been why this has happen. It is sad but it really sounds like Mike needs medical help for his act. This was not him doing this but could be what has happen to him and he had no control of this because his brain was not working and the doctor over looked long term. In addition, the parents did not know and did not realize he was sick and needed help. Most people do not know when they have brain damage when something happen to then when they are little and have no control over. He really needs treatment. Be fair on this. This is not something Mike would have done in his right state of mine. Mike has always talked about buzzing in his head. but that was something we didnt realise or gave a thought too on why. But also for a person to have done what we hear about in this case is one example of how one could not be in the right state of mine at the time this took place. Maybe if 911 would of step up this would have never happen and then people would realize that Mike could have gotten the proper help and treatment. This whole story has gotten to much news worldwide. What is a fair trial if one that could have done this is in the need of Medical treatments? If the world were perfect then we would not need doctors. However, with the lack that one knows is an example of why doctors are here.
I do feel bad for what happen, but this is a time to try to understand why and to learn from this for proper medical help, just like trying to fix the 911 system. So that this does not happen again. Any one with a head trauma should get proper treatment over there life time and not be over looked. That is why advance med have move a long way over the years. The 911 will get better and so will advance Meds lets use then together and make Mike a better person and fix 911. Thank You!!!
Tammy,
First, let me thank you for not posting his picture. It makes me sick. I don’t think the trial should be moved or even delayed another minute. I MIGHT understand IF there was any chance of him not being guilty, (his being brain damaged is obvious but not an excuse) and he was caught red handed. I think Denise’s family deserves to have this trial be speedy and local.
Kim
michigandad quote[Maybe if 911 would of step up this would have never happen and then people would realize that Mike could have gotten the proper help and treatment.
I do feel bad for what happen, but this is a time to try to understand why and to learn from this for proper medical help, just like trying to fix the 911 system. So that this does not happen again. Any one with a head trauma should get proper treatment over there life time and not be over looked.]end quote]
To say that if 911 would of stepped up this might not have happened? While I totally agree that there needs to be major changes in 911, they did not kidnap, rape and murder anybody. The ultimate blame is on the monster. His family and friends should of stepped up a long time ago if they were concerned about his health. when prior problems arose nobody stepped in.
I am trying to understand, but it is really hard to when you think about how Denise’s last moments were. To see her family’s pain and her boys not having their mother it is unbearable.
Oh Puleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, this obviously took some thought and planning on his part, and he wasn’t too brain damaged for that. Stop making excuses for this sociopath, if ever anyone deserved the death penalty it is Michael King.