Tia Sharp

[Gethimout]

My mrs sky+'d the programme about Holly Wells parents 10 years after the Soham murders.
As this thread and that got my interest i googled Ian Huntley. There are theories out there that he was set up and is innocent. The main theory being that a US serviceman killed them. Pretty haunting stuff and definately food for thought

I watched that programme and have since read the same theory. Bit weird that certain witnesses weren't used etc.

Interesting read...

[Arriba]

I think Huntley did it but the theories are interesting to read.

[jayohaitchenn]

You only have to look at this page to realise capital punishment doesn't work.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate

[herthab]

You only have to look at this page to realise capital punishment doesn't work.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate

Yes, but think of the savings!
(Which seems to be the main thrust of some peoples argument).

[Chubbs]

sorry if its been discussed already, but why the massive delay on announcing it is actually Tia's body that has be discovered. (even though we all know it is)

[@MacPhlea]

To be released on bail simply means that investigations are continuing, and that the person is not considered to be a risk to anyone in the meantime.  If she skips bail, of course, then that becomes more serious.
Will not make for an easy life for the lady in question however because, regardless of the truth, she will face the revulsion of the people around her - not just for the crime, but for the relationship with her boyfriend.  Public opinion, ably fed by the tabloids hath no control.

My theory is that they were both residents of the house where she was allegedly killed.
IF the body was hidden in the attic and IF those attics didn't have dividing walls AND she was hidden in the neighbours portion the Police would be criticised if they weren't seen to be covering all possibilities (albeit very slim) that the grandmother was aware of (or party to) the murder and the neighbour allowed him to put her body in his part of the attic... hence why they were arrested... It may seem OTT but defence barristers are very good at finding fault with poor investigations to get their clients off

[Batch]

Got to be standard practice to arrest somebody on suspicion of murder if a body has been found in their house hasn't it?

[@MacPhlea]

Got to be standard practice to arrest somebody on suspicion of murder if a body has been found in their house hasn't it?

It certainly ticks the 'suspicion' box!

[Batch]

It certainly ticks the 'suspicion' box!

Plus presumably it gives the police access to certain procedures during questioning that they can't do unless the suspect is arrested.

Perhaps on of the more dodgy TEFers will know.

[walcot red]

Yes, but think of the savings!
(Which seems to be the main thrust of some peoples argument).

But then you could say, 'lets not pay for old people/hospital treatments etc they all cost money lets kill them off, we'll be better off, as we'll save money.' Where do you draw the line?

For me a life sentance you should die in prison, the only things you should have are clean water, clothes and basic sanitation and food. That is it.

[ghanimah]

Plus presumably it gives the police access to certain procedures during questioning that they can't do unless the suspect is arrested.

Perhaps on of the more dodgy TEFers will know.

One of the main ones it allows Plod to search your house without a warrant

[nevillew]

Like a new Australia?

Yes, but they're not allowed to take cricket bats.

[Flashheart]

If they moon became a new prison colony, would it become shortened just like Oz was?

[4D]

If they moon became a new prison colony, would it become shortened just like Oz was?

As in....  Moo?