Janesville triple homicide suspect granted change of venue
JANESVILLE -- Janesville’s triple homicide suspect will be tried before jurors from outside Rock County, a judge decided.
James Koepp, 50, can’t get a fair trial with local jurors because media exposure might have influenced their opinions on the case, Judge Alan Bates decided.
Koepp’s trial will be in Rock County, but the jury pool will be drawn from an outlying area, Bates ruled.
Koepp faces three charges of first-degree intentional homicide in the January 2007 slayings of Danyetta Lentz and her teenage children, Nicole and Scott.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 3:54 p.m.
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The guy is guilty and the jury will agree .
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.
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JCK wrote: I'm not a lawyer but finding their blood on his clothing would seem to be pretty strong circumstanial evidence.
Playing Devil's Advocate - he discovered their bodies, checked them to see if they were breathing, getting their blood on his clothes. He then realizes he's the most likely suspect, panics, and flees.
I'm not saying that's what happened. I've not seen all the evidence so I'm unable to reach a logical conclusion myself. While he certainly appears to have a motive, that in and of itself doesn't make him guilty.
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:25 p.m.
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I'm not a lawyer but finding their blood on his clothing would seem to be pretty strong circumstanial evidence.
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:20 p.m.
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sjraleigh210 wrote: One other thing what happen to a speedy trial?
The right to a speedy trial is indeed part of the US Constitution. However, a defendant can also voluntarily waive that right so as to provide more time to prepare his defense. It is a fairly common practice in cases involving serious offenses.
Jun 11, 2009 at 11:34 a.m.
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Is this the "Woody" that can't play pool?
Jun 11, 2009 at 9:14 a.m.
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I don't think there is anything wrong with a change in venue. It nips an appeal in the butt.
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:17 a.m.
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I really hope for the sake of Scottie, Nicole, And Dani that something finally happens. I went to school with Scottie for seven years and he deffinatly did not deserve what happened and deserves justice. Even if Keopp didn't do it (which i'm sure it was) Then think about this... they're cold blooded murder is still out there. Three amazing people taken from the world....
Jun 11, 2009 at 6:17 a.m.
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Two and one half years later and still no trial? It sure seems they are draging this one out.
Jun 10, 2009 at 10:24 p.m.
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I worked with him. He is out there, mind wise. It did not surprise me at all when they pointed the finger at him.
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:29 p.m.
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Most believe he's guilty - but can the DA prove it? It took his office an awful lot of time to develop a case against him. From what I've read, it's mostly circumstantial.
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:22 p.m.
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I am confused they said that the local media exposure would not give him a fair trial okay do they think that the media did not reach out lying areas.
Jun 10, 2009 at 6:54 p.m.
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The motive was the alleged affair with the victim and that perhaps his then wife would find out. Who knows how he killed them. Stranger things have happened.
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:59 p.m.
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Everyone knows he did it-What a waste of the taxpayers money.
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:48 p.m.
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Does he really think that will help???
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