Letter to the Editor

On December 13, 2005 the appeals court of Mississippi will hear arguments on why Tyler Edmonds case should be overturned or retried. Here are some of the facts why this is taking place.

Tyler Edmonds was influenced by his 26 year old, step-sister to admit killing his brother-in-law. Tyler was taught to respect and trust his elders. Tyler was a good student and never in trouble of any kind. A supposed forensic expert tainted the jury by saying “two people pulled the trigger.” That is impossible to determine. The jury, found Tyler guilty of being at the scene of the crime, Not committing the act. The jury was not properly instructed as to what would happen to Tyler if he was found guilty and they were shocked at the sentence he was given. This Child was convicted due to judge's dislike for the defense attorney. Tyler would not have been convicted if the judge had allowed the defense the REASONABLE request to present a false confession expert. There has been no proper evidence gathering done, what-so-ever. No gun was found, no testing done to show powder residue on Tyler. No investigation done in Gulf Port, MS or at the Walmart where the deceased was seen the day after he was supposed to have been killed.

People of Mississippi, don’t let this child’s life be wasted. An injustice has been done. An injustice needs to be corrected and this child needs to go home to his mother.

Respectfully Submitted

Katy Porter
Administrator, KIDS IN COURT
http://www.kidsincourt.net
Loxley, AL