Celina Cass, 11. N.H. deceased

[HairOfTheDog]

I knew that people needed to be mirandized when arrested. I knew that those arrested had the right not to speak at trial or while awaiting trial. Polygraphs always voluntary and never admissable. I wasn't sure if witnesses not charged with a crime could refuse to be questioned without any repercussion (now I understand).

I absolutely was not aware that "lack of cooperation" couldn't be brought up as circumstantial evidence at trial.

Thanks for sharing your expertise LC. Fundamentally, I understand and support these ideals. Practically, in a case like Celina's or Susan Powell's, it's just frustrating that somebody close to the victim likely has key information and there's no repercussions for refusing to even talk to LE. It's all about the evidence. What gets my goat is that you don't even have to be smart to get away with a crime. Just silent and careful about evidence disposal (or silent and lucky). Shrug.

Hopefully, physical and/or circumstantial evidence will exist to bring justice for sweet Celina.