Sounds like the prosecutor did screw up. (Reply #47)

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Sat Dec 4, 2021, 03:21 AM

crickets (25,115 posts)

47. Sounds like the prosecutor did screw up.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/12/03/oakland-county-sheriffs-blasts-prosecutor-parents/8862325002/

"In my entire 44-year career, I have never, ever seen a prosecutor announce charges in a major case without the suspect being in custody first," Oakland Undersheriff Mike McCabe told the Free Press.

"We don't let people turn themselves in," he said. "When a warrant is authorized by a judge, we go and get them."

On further reading, that was handled badly.

It still doesn't excuse them leaving town.

I don't know what to think about Ethan. He did a horrible thing and ended the lives of innocent classmates. He'll have to pay for that one way or another, though I hope a psych eval is involved. So many red flags beforehand were ignored or deferred, all the way up to the school meeting hours before the shooting. It's a mess. His parents didn't pull the trigger, but they did buy him a gun and left it unsecured. Any anger they may feel should be partly aimed at themselves for that.

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62 replies	Author	Time	Post
One small consolation about the killer's parents going on the lam is that when they are found, [View all]	RockRaven	Dec 2021	OP
Not to mention that they will very likely face FEDERAL charges (if they crossed state lines)	hlthe2b	Dec 2021	#1
What federal charge?	PTWB	Dec 2021	#40
18 U.S. Code § 1073 - Flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony	hlthe2b	Dec 2021	#50
I don't see how they statute is applicable. Did you cite the correct one?	PTWB	Dec 2021	#51
I said IF they had crossed state lines. Evading a valid state arrest warrant across state lines	hlthe2b	Dec 2021	#56
You said it was "very likely" that they'd be charged federally.	PTWB	Dec 2021	#57
Citing Frank Figliuzzi on Joy Reid last night. So argue with a 25+ year FBI veteran.	hlthe2b	Dec 2021	#58
LOL	PTWB	Dec 2021	#59
That is NOT what I said and I don't get your problem but I'm done with your misstating	hlthe2b	Dec 2021	#60
That's exactly what you said.	PTWB	Dec 2021	#61
Alright brother, I've just got to respond once more.	PTWB	Dec 2021	#62
Kick this one.	Kingofalldems	Dec 2021	#2
...	Crepuscular	Dec 2021	#3
I'm thinking Florida.	BlackSkimmer	Dec 2021	#4
...	Crepuscular	Dec 2021	#5
I'm hoping to wake up and find they're in custody.	BlackSkimmer	Dec 2021	#10
They used to live in Florida, so yes that is a good possibility.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#34
classic likeness-" TFG" ??	monkeyman1	Dec 2021	#37
Small Wisconsin and Michigan towns are the worst to hide in.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#7
...	Crepuscular	Dec 2021	#9
Maybe, maybe not. My mother's family lives up in northern very rural Wisconsin.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#13
...	Crepuscular	Dec 2021	#15
I like this idea, but yes the reward is the problem.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#25
Also: They will have to get a new vehicle, everyone is going to be looking for their car.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#16
...	Crepuscular	Dec 2021	#19
How many people could come up with a good spur of the moment escape plan?	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#28
Depends on how far north.	LeftInTX	Dec 2021	#48
Yes one area is just above your line.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#52
Not to be too much of a snark	relayerbob	Dec 2021	#27
We're trying to dumb down our thought processes, but it is hard to get to Magat level.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#33
Very true	relayerbob	Dec 2021	#36
$4000	FelineOverlord	Dec 2021	#6
Won't last long.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#8
Yeah, that amount of money won't last them long.	BlackSkimmer	Dec 2021	#11
They need to ditch their Michigan plates.	Captain Zero	Dec 2021	#22
I would think they would have to ditch their car too.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#29
They are compounding the pain	Deuxcents	Dec 2021	#12
Families that go to prison together stay together	tenderfoot	Dec 2021	#14
It Also Undermines Their Defense (Whatever That Will Be)	ChoppinBroccoli	Dec 2021	#17
Yep. Flight is considered an admission of guilt	Walleye	Dec 2021	#20
They will claim they feared for their lives. And were victims of a politcal witch hunt.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#30
The last manhunt for two people at this high-profile a level was for	bullwinkle428	Dec 2021	#18
As long as no LEOs are harmed, I don't care how they bring this trash down. nt	Progressive Jones	Dec 2021	#21
I can see them going down in a gunfight	Captain Zero	Dec 2021	#23
If the FBI kills them, it would save taxpayers money.	roamer65	Dec 2021	#26
I wonder if they have guns with them?	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#32
Ending up in a boat being shot almost to death by Boston's Finest.	Irish_Dem	Dec 2021	#31
No! Remember Brian Laundrie in September???	LeftInTX	Dec 2021	#49
Recommended.	H2O Man	Dec 2021	#24
Up to $10,000 reward now.	moondust	Dec 2021	#35
I can't imagine taking off like that when your own child needs you more than ever.	NH Ethylene	Dec 2021	#38
This. Their behavior is beyond reprehensible. nt	crickets	Dec 2021	#39
You know	EndlessWire	Dec 2021	#42
I don't really feel any sympathy for them. Why leave your child in this situation - ever?	crickets	Dec 2021	#44
I don't feel sympathy for the kid.	EndlessWire	Dec 2021	#46
Sounds like the prosecutor did screw up.	crickets	Dec 2021	#47
I don't either but normal parents would (I think!).	NH Ethylene	Dec 2021	#54
You don't think they would have gotten bail?	NH Ethylene	Dec 2021	#53
The worst disaster of his life??	EndlessWire	Dec 2021	#45
I generally do not blame the parents.	NH Ethylene	Dec 2021	#55
So let me get this straight -	NutmegYankee	Dec 2021	#41
This message was self-deleted by its author	ExTex	Dec 2021	#43

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