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April 24, 2008

Cop: ‘At least nine’ shots fired in deliberate matter

Posted: 10:24 AM ET

SEATTLE, Washington – At the Jewish Center shooting trial, Detective Don Ledbetter has finally left the stand after wrapping up his series of daily stints on the stand by discussing the number of bullets and their respective trajectories – indicating, it seems, that the shots – “at least nine” - were fired in a deliberate manner.

SWAT officers also told jurors about their slow clearing of the offices, and encountering bleeding, terrified victims. One officer, who escorted 14-year-old Kelsie Burkum out of the center, said he was near the stairs with Burkum when he realized, “Oh my god, I’m going to take her right by her friend who is deceased.” Watch SWAT officer describe finding victims

The officer clasped Burkum’s hand and told the girl to close her eyes and “feel my body, move down with me,” as he led her around the corpse as quickly as he could – not knowing whether shooters still roamed the floor.

Defendant Naveed Haq, a 30-year-old Muslim American, is accused of killing one woman and wounding five others. He is mounting an insanity defense.

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Tammy Ashby   April 24th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Would someone please give that audience member or juror a RICOLA!!!
It is very distracting!

Tammy in Arkansas

Diane, Seattle   April 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The prosecution needs to speed up the details. He did it without dispute. Don't lose the jurors on the bullet evidence!

Bob, Seattle   April 24th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

The bullet evidence goes toward proving the methodical nature of the attack – that the shots were aimed and not "the gun just went off."

The best way to show he's not crazy is to demonstrate to the jury how he planned the attack, and systematically shot the victims one after another.

Once the prosecution rests, they can't put any more evidence in. This is their only chance to get all of the evidence in, even if they don't end up using it all. Better too much evidence up front, then needing it later and not having it admitted.

Mildred A. Parker   August 19th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I,d like to say to Banfied that she should be a little more discreet in her comments about The Honorable Elizabeth Halverson. She may have broken some laws, but I don't feel that they are serious enough for them to move her off the bench. As for her tears, when you get enough, you cry, and even if you don't see the tears, they are there. Haven't you heard that people cry inside? I am one of those. I also want you to know that I join the Judges friend that was on testimony Monday as a friend of Judge Halverson. I would like to know where I could send her a card, to let her know that there are a few of us out here that understands, and see beneath and beyond what is visible.Do you know that on judgment day, (and we all will stand before the Lord), we will be judged not by what is seen but what is in our heart. Take that to heart a let up on Judge Halverson.

Mildred A. Parker   August 19th, 2008 10:47 am ET

I want Lisa Bloom to know that she is my favorite attorney on CourtTV. I miss Catherine Crier very much; she too was dynamic.. I'm glad that you followed in your mother's foottsteps. Two wonderful attorneys. Blessings to you, Mildred

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