In an interview with Darlie's current attorney, Stephen Cooper, he was asked what he thought about the Darlie supporters that contact his office with supposed "new theories." Darin and Darlie could have easily concocted a story to tell the police and rapidly staged the scene before she dialed 911. (Believed to be where she cut her throat). As time went by, the business began to level out and after a couple of years began decreasing as technology improved and Darin's contracted work wasn't required as much by the big electronics companies as it once was. This author has always found it interesting that now she's been convicted and placed on death row, her interviews always consist of how she didn't kill her kids and how much she misses them. She's in Canada and that last comment originated in the Philadelphia area. There aren't many internet sites supporting her guilty verdict because most people feel that justice was duly served and have moved on; it's old news. Which in this case, they did. The knife block on the counter in the Routier kitchen. You got me curious about Malignant Narcissism disorder. Darlie Routier: I got a couple of towels wet and I went to Damon firstI put a towel on my babys back. It did at the conclusion of the trial and still does today. When in fact there in this case is Zero aspect for the defense at all! Darlie Routier, a 26-year-old wife and mother, reported that a knife-wielding intruder had broken into their house, attacking her and her two young sons. On July 5, 1996, the Routiers settled into the family room in their Rowlett, TX, home. A suspicious black car supposedly had been driving through the neighborhood and at one point even watched the Routier house. He's seems like pretty cool cucumber as well as calculating, so who knows. Maybe its time that certain medication for depression gets taken off the market. It was one of the most brutal murders Ive ever been involved with, it stands out because of the brutality of those little boys who were murdered in such a cold-blooded fashion by their mother. Even as I write this, the mother in me (which is literally my entire being!) Merry Christmas! She kept telling me that when she chased the suspect across the kitchen, that hed dropped the knife and shed picked up the knife and brought it back and set it on the counter. (What possible reason would the medics have for lying?). A while ago I began to read "Dateline Purgatory: Examining the Case that Sentenced Darlie Routier to Death" by Kathy Cruz, and wasn't convinced by the points she made. I want justice for my two boys." Mize was a friend of one of Darin's employees. If the Routier dog barked at every strange noise as stated, Darin, Darlie and the boys could have easily grown accustomed to the barking and tuned it out as well. In recent years some of the Darlie supporters have in fact convinced themselves that Darin Routier murdered his sons. What the hell the utility room floor had lots of blood drops on it, Yep Exhibit 38 b is a picture of the utility room floor and bottom of the door. I've been looking at her other Hubs, that is the most ridiculous bunch of made up BS I've ever read, I mean she's really outdone herself and she's getting worse. Wow, you should write crime books. Darlie's attorneys should never have allowed her to write letters from jail discussing the case. And in light of the utter ignorance and idiocy of those DR supporters, all your effort of showing the evidence of guilt fell on deaf ear, or thrown out of window. Hardly, the 3 and a half inch laceration (9 cm) on her neck was defined by two physician's (one a surgeon) as superficial. Ambulance that took Damon Routier to the hospital, Rowlett police officer Steve Wade stands guard at the front door of the Routier home as the crime scene is being processed in the early morning hours of the murders. It's interesting how no one saw these mysterious bruise's before June 10th, except of course..Darlie's family members. Danke, dass Sie den Artikel kommentiert haben. Despite what most Darlie supporters claim, Darin Routier was initially the prime suspect until the physical evidence pointed directly to Darlie. Her two oldest boys are laying on the floor in their own blood stabbed to death and she never asked anyone about her baby upstairs? The Darlie Routier defense team and Kathy Cruz, author of Dateline Purgatory: Examining the Case that Sentenced Darlie Routier to Death, have stated that the fibers on the knife could have come from the evidence technician's fingerprint brush.This was proven not be true though microscopic and chemical analysis. The blood tainted sock. He could have been, let's say, stabbed one or two times, and then two other times just before calling 911 (or during the 911 call). The Routier's owed $10,000 in back taxes, had a $12,000 credit card bill and they were struggling to make their $1,300 a month house payments. Interestingly, the same words spoken by surviving 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller of the RMS Titanic in 1912. (she was only tried for his murder). The surgeon, erring on the side of caution decided to do a small exploratory procedure to evaluate the laceration. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on March 27, 2018: Noted, thanks for your comment and grammatical observations. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on February 09, 2018: It ceases to amaze me how certain individuals on the Darlie support sites just keep saying they don't understand how and why Darlie Kee keeps "defending" Darin. Darlie would have actually made out better than Darin if she had killed him. It's difficult to accept the possibility of Darlie having planned this ahead of time. However, detectives found this series of events very difficult to believe, especially as the evidence suggested that the crime scene had been staged. Here, she's seen in a family photo with the slain Devon and Damon. Let me know your thoughts. ", If you look at all the various websites that include reader comments sections, you'll find that approximately 90% of the Darlie supporters are female. It was 3 houses away. Luminol testing on the side of the couch also revealed a child's hand print that had been deliberately wiped off. Greg Davis: Did you look over to see if a rag or towel or anything had been placed on Damons back? Rowlett police office Waddell (first officer to arrive on the scene) testified that when he first asked Darlie what had happened, she was upset but appeared to be perfectly alert and gave him a clear account of what had occurred. PARCHMAN: What we're talking about, a few to several more minutes. A vacuum cleaner was found turned over but with blood underneath it as if deliberately placed there after the fact. Darlie told her husband, Darin, that she first woke up from the weight of an intruder sitting on her legs on the couch where she had a brief struggle with him. Detective David Frosch testified that he overheard Darlie whisper "I'm so sorry" in each individual casket. There was no fiberglass rod on the breadknife. Not at all, LOL. I am so very happy I stumbled upon this article shortly after I was introduced to the existence of the case! They would work tirelessly to make sure she paid the price. They're angry and hateful and they're vicious with anyone that opposes their opinions; similar to a 1970's era militant group. You completely created a narrative about a fight, divorce, money problems, Darin helping her cover the crime (didn't the police and DA he was not involved). Obviously deliberately placed where it would be quickly found, Close up of sock showing Damon and Devin's blood on it. First, in the State of Texas, a murder conviction of a child under the age of 6 carries an automatic death penalty. Fortunately he had not been harmed. She knew nothing about the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system. This "revised" version came just minutes after her first story changed from fighting the intruder just inside the kitchen area just before the intruder ran into the garage. The Luminol application to the kitchen area showed that a significant amount of blood had been rinsed down the drain most likely with the sprayer. Upon arrival he observed Darin Routier coming out of the front door wearing only pants with no shirt or shoes. Darlie's lead defense attorney, Doug Mulder, has even stated that they did receive the entire video, and for reasons unknown decided not to present it to the jury or object to the memorial service segment not being shown to the jury by the prosecution. however not smeared from walking/running over it. She bounces back and forth from saying "he" and "they.". Judging by the preview, they are going just for ratings and sensationalism, incorrect facts already in the preview. Supporters like to say she was convicted on circumstantial evidence. this evening, investigators from the Rowlett Police Department arrested Darlie Routier (white female, age 26). Especially with the possibility of the supposed intruder still being in the house. list of bible characters who trusted god. Darlie has always maintained her innocence. So much of your article was extremely difficult and heart-wrenching for me to read. And, they never offer any reasons as to why all of these different people would want to do that and perjure themselves. luo xiao min from California on April 04, 2018: Anita Hasch, "However, we weren't there, sohow an anybody know what happened"? Darlie Kee would sell her tainted soul to the devil to get her child killer daughter off death row and no way would she let Darin walk if she thought he did it. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. I believe the immediate emotion and shock would've been too much to overcome in such a short time to start covering for her at that point (even five minutes would be too soon). Judge Tolle using his gavel had to call the court back to order. *The most commonly abused date rape drugs, or "club drugs," are Rohypnol, also called "roofies"; gamma hydroxybutyric acid, also called "liquid ecstasy"; ketamine, also called "Special K," and tablet form ecstasy, also called "Molly," which is often crushed and mixed into a drink. Evidence investigators and technicians now began arriving along with local media trucks. Apparently you need to stay away from that Dr. Pepper if you're about to take a polygraph. Darin then went to Bank One on June 1st and filled out a loan application for $5,000, but was turned down later that same day. Hopefully they realize quickly that shes a liar and a murderer and they use their precious resources for people that are ACTUALLY innocent. SClemmons (author) from the Carolina Coast on May 29, 2018: Good to hear from you. Despite what many Darlie supporters say and believe, she was not convicted by the silly string video. If the Darlie Routier case had occurred in more recent years, it would have been a household name. Texas." There was blood all over the carpet around the boys and all over the kitchen floor. This seemingly idyllic Colonial-style home may have majestic rooftop dormers . However, the test results on the nightshirt samples revealed more than Darlie Routier's attorney had bargained for. She came to, realized what was going on, and began a coverup to protect her husband from being arrested. When Im in the courtroom I am bound by certain things. This blood was identified as belonging to Devon. He had been sitting in his police cruiser in a church parking lot doing paperwork just a few blocks away.