The Bashara murder mystery...with a little S&M and bondage

[crash]

That pic in the newest post reminds me of Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight... I was going to do a cool overlay animated gif and show of my PS/Illustrator awesomeness, but I couldn't be assed at this time of day...

[Darkman]

i've had that happen to me too, i think it's the news outlet doing it.

Well ya... It's their doing for sure ... after all i was posting the pic directly from their web page (without uploading it first to something like Photobucket etc)

Good thing the 2^nd pic was still in my browser's memory

[Darkman]

Bashara "treading water," waiting for developments in wife's murder case
Published: Saturday, April 07, 2012

By Mitch Hotts

With the prospect of criminal charges being filed against him in the next 10 days in connection with the murder of his wife, Bob Bashara plans to attend Easter Mass today and spend the rest of the day relaxing and reflecting at his Grosse Pointe Park home.

New rumors have emerged indicating the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office may file charges by the end of the upcoming week or in the beginning of the week of April 16 alleging Bashara had a role in the strangulation of his 56-year-old wife, Jane.

“This holiday weekend is going to be the worst time for the family,” said defense attorney Dave Griem. “For Bob, the loss of his wife has had a horrific effect on him and their two children because Jane was the rock of the family, their source of strength.”...

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...In the meantime, Bob Bashara continues to go about his work as a property manager overseeing rental properties in Detroit and Grosse Pointe. He and his mother last month took a drive to Iowa to visit his son and returned to Michigan without incident.

“He’s treading water right now,” Griem said. “He’s been spending time with his kids and doing a tremendous amount of public service work.”

Griem said Bashara no longer has contact with Rachel Gillette, the former Wayne State University employee and alleged mistress who has been linked to Bashara. Internet postings on a sadomasochism website suggest the two were involved in an S&M relationship.

Bashara has received about two dozen letters from character witnesses in case he is charged with his wife’s murder. The letters would be used to convince a judge to release him on bond while the case is pending.

“That’s pretty impressive considering the massive amount of media coverage related to this tragedy,” Griem said.
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More at the Source:

http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/201...=fullstory

[Lady Cop]

. “He’s been spending time with his kids and doing a tremendous amount of public service work.”

"Griem said Bashara no longer has contact with Rachel Gillette, the former Wayne State University employee and alleged mistress who has been linked to Bashara. Internet postings on a sadomasochism website suggest the two were involved in an S&M relationship." well duh. on advice of counsel?


what a load of propaganda. may be a bit late.

[Darkman]

Same article (that was posted above) ... but with a different heading and from original Source:

Bob Bashara may be charged in wife's slaying this week
Published: Sunday, April 08, 2012

more at original Source: http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2012...=fullstory

[Lady Cop]

hey Dark, the UK daily mail is picking it up.
of course they are usually useless and get details wrong unless they lift it from somewhere else. but i thought you might enjoy it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...shara.html

[Darkman]

LOL... Thanks, Lady Cop ... I was just going to post that one "for you" ... but looks like you beat me to it

Ya .. That place is kinda useless, you are right! ... they generally, simply, make "a big splash" ... but all their info comes from other Sources ... they simply gather it all together in "one big hooray"

Oh well... Here is something else for you then - Oldies but Goodies

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... Kinda older articles, but kinda relevant ... and i didn't see them HERE before:

Oakland prosecutor taken aback by Griem comments in Bashara murder case
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/201...=fullstory

Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper stunned at comments from Bashara attorney
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/201...=fullstory

[Darkman]

Investigators question Bob Bashara's children about their mother's murder

Posted: Monday, April 09, 2012, 4:51 PM

By: Smita Kalokhe

DETROIT (WXYZ) - Investigators are speaking closely to Bob Bashara’s children as they look into the murder of their mother, Jane.

Sources tell Action News charges against Bob could be brought within a couple months, but for now only handyman Joe Gentz is charged with her murder. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office says the investigation is on-going.

In an interview with Action News, Bashara’s attorney, David Greim, disregarded any possible charges. “I don’t place much stock in that because we’ve had rumor after rumor after rumor and probably 90% of them have not been factual.”...


Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detr...z1ra3YABoV

[Darkman]

When it rains - it pours....

Bashara Could Face Charges in Connection with Wife's Death

Monday, April 09, 2012 5:58 p.m. EDT



GROSSE POINTE PARK (WKZO) -- The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office reportedly may file charges against Bob Bashara in the next ten days, in connection with the death of his wife...

More at: [url=http://941^theedge.com/news/articles/2012/apr/09/bashara-could-face-charges-in-connection-with-wifes-death/]94.1 The Edge[/url]

[Lady Cop]

ha! everyone's speculating about when. not IF. his behavior certainly indicates he expects it. the pressure must be tremendous. i'm sure he's aware he needs to get his affairs in order since there won't be bond on a murder for hire.

[Darkman]

Report: Criminal Charges May Soon Be Filed Against Bob Bashara
April 10, 2012 6:53 AM



GROSSE POINTE (WWJ) – Emerging reports suggest that criminal charges may be filed against Bob Bashara in the strangulation death of his 56-year-old wife, Jane, by the end of next week.

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office could file charges against Bob Bashara by the week’s end or the beginning of next week, according to The Macomb Daily...

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...A message seeking comment was left with Bob Bashara’s attorney.

Stay with WWJ Newsradio and CBSDetroit.com for the latest.

Catch up on this story, here.

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More at the Source: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/04/10/r...b-bashara/

[Darkman]

Investigation Continues In Bashara Homicide
Posted: 04/11/2012 9:33 am Updated: 04/11/2012 9:34 am



Grosse Pointe Patch:

The intense national media focus on Grosse Pointe Park has dwindled in the strangulation death of Jane E. Bashara but the investigation continues, Public Safety Director David Hiller said...

Read the whole story at Grosse Pointe Patch

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11...17363.html

[Lady Cop]

thankyou Darkman, for keeping me current on this case!

[Darkman]

Bob Bashara makes first court appearance in wife's murder investigation

Attorney wants to be present during handwriting samples, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says no

Published On: Apr 11 2012 01:50:52 PM EDT Updated On: Apr 11 2012 05:20:11 PM EDT



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DETROIT - The Local 4 Defenders were in a courtroom Wednesday as Bob Bashara made his first appearance before a judge in connection with the investigation into his wife Jane’s murder.

An emergency motion was filed by Bashara’s attorney David Griem.

The dispute was over handwriting.

Prosecutors have obtained a search warrant ordering Bashara to submit handwriting samples in the presence of an expert, but Griem says he also wants to be present when Bashara is examined. Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey told the court there’s no reason for, or legal basis for, Griem to be there.

READ: Court documents on request for Bashara handwriting samples

Kenny gave the prosecutor’s office until 3 p.m. Friday to respond to Griem’s request.

Griem then has until Monday to file his response and Kenny will make a decision on April 18...

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More at the Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/inves...index.html

[Lady Cop]

well i hope/expect they'll get exemplars from before Jane was murdered.

[Darkman]

Must Bob Bashara's attorney be present for handwriting samples?

Defense expert Todd Flood weighs in on Bob Bashara's Wednesday court appearance

Author: Todd Flood, Defense expert

Published On: Apr 11 2012 05:39:24 PM EDT Updated On: Apr 11 2012 05:41:55 PM EDT



... Griem’s contention that he is entitled to be present when Bashara’s handwriting samples are taken is based on Bashara’s constitutional right to counsel. The prosecutor argues that the defendant has no right to counsel when the handwriting samples are taken.

The Sixth Amendment right to counsel extends to all critical stages of proceedings where counsel's absence might harm a criminal defendant's right to a fair trial.

Just as the right to counsel does not extend to the gathering of blood samples or fingerprints from a defendant, the right to counsel does not extend to the taking of handwriting samples. This is because the risk of harm due to attorney absence in those situations is minimal.

The court will likely rule that Griem is not entitled to be present for the handwriting samples.

However, since Bashara has invoked his right to counsel and right to remain silent, the police will not allowed to ask Bashara any questions during this process.

It is apparent that the police are in possession of some evidence that contains an unknown individual’s handwriting.

Wednesday's hearing begs the question: what evidence do the police have that they want to compare Bashara’s handwriting to?

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More at the Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/inves...index.html

[Darkman]

Bob Bashara in court as prosecutors ask for writing sample

Posted: 2:29 PM
Last Updated: 1 hour and 36 minutes ago

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... The Wayne county Prosecutor's office is seeking a hand-written sample from Bashara. In his motion, Griem asked the court that someone, either himself or a person he designates, be allowed to sit in when Bashara provides the writing sample.

“He has nothing to hide, but if we’re going to have police in the room then there should be the defense attorney in the room", Griem told Action News.

No decision was reached on the motion. The hearing will resume on April 18, at 2:30 p.m.

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Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/wayn...z1rmNAgIpq

[Lady Cop]

Wednesday's hearing begs the question: what evidence do the police have that they want to compare Bashara’s handwriting to?


good question. heh heh.

[Darkman]

Bob Bashara, Attorney Go to Court in Battle over Handwriting Samples
Updated: Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012, 7:03 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012, 2:00 PM EDT

By AMY LANGE



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DETROIT (WJBK) -- "We're here cooperating and doing everything that we need to do," said Bob Bashara.

Bashara was at court Wednesday even though he is not in custody and not even charged, but this person of interest is under intense scrutiny...

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..."Nobody has done in American judicial history what this prosecutor's office is attempting to do here," Griem told the judge. "There's an appearance of trying to hide something by the prosecutor's office. There's an appearance of impropriety."



An obviously agitated Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey argued Griem does not have a right to be present for the handwriting samples and that it could be videotaped to insure there is no impropriety.

"His way of doing things does not comport with the law. If he's present, that makes him a witness. He cannot be a witness and the attorney on the case," she said.

Griem asked the judge to allow his investigator, a former FBI agent, to be present instead.



Judge Kenny said he will have a decision Wednesday of next week.

Meantime, Bob Bashara waits for what's next.

"Mr. Bashara, the Bashara children, the Bashara family and I are still just treading water looking out for sharks," said Griem.



Prosecutor Kym Worthy is not commenting on any of it.

"I'm aware of everything that's happening in that case, but I'm not going to tell you," she said. "Anything that requires court intervention, that will happen, and I'm not going to divulge that at this point in time or even talk about that or confirm it."

Clearly Worthy is not talking about this at all, including if and when additional charges may be coming forth. However, many speculate, including David Griem, that nothing will happen until after the competency hearing for Joe Gentz. That is scheduled for May 4.

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More at the Source: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/loc...120411-spb

[Lady Cop]

"...I are still just treading water looking out for sharks," said Griem.


oh they're circling chum.