Sunday, November 17, 2013

Arminda's Questions

When Eddie was shot down, he had his cell phone on him.

The Santa Monica Police Department confiscated the phone as part of the evidence needed for their case.

They promised to return the phone when it was no longer needed, and then decided that instead they would give Arminda a CD of all the photos, names, and text messages on his phone.

She would treasure this as a record of the last days of his life, but she never received the promised CD.  

Now that the trial is over and the killer is convicted, could someone please return the cell phone or give her the promised CD?

Footnote:

Arminda received a phone call with news of the conviction of Jose Zapien before an announcement was made to the public.  

The father of the other young man killed in 2006, Miguel Martin, did not receive any phone call or notice.  He found out about the conviction by visiting Arminda at her workplace.

How can we improve police contact with the families of crime victims, years afterward when a trial is finally conducted and a verdict reached?

http://smdp.com/hardcore-gang-member-convicted-in-lopez-martin-murders/129356

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