16 Quotes by Wendy Murphy

We're going to hear from the defense about her background, her mental health, whether she's ever had sex before,

We also want not to blame women. We always want to make clear it's always the criminal's fault, 100 percent.

Silence and secrecy has been the most frustrating component of this case. It just seems inhumane that information about this child can be forbidden on the theory that it's somehow protecting her privacy, when you consider that this child almost died under the state's care.

If this was a robbery, a murder or a case of national security, and the sole eyewitness to the case says 'Please drop the charges,' do you think they would ever just obey the only witness' wishes? It's the military's responsibility to prosecute a crime because it's an offense to the military.

People are speculating that this means possibly Rachel was holding the baby in her arms, that the baby was shot first, and perhaps Rachel dropped her on the ground.

We can't even file a brief unless they reinstate the appeal,

The prosecutor is probably still trying to pressure some of the players to turn, getting more info from the victim and looking at more forensic evidence.

We are so awestruck (with DNA) that we don't take a moment to step back and say, 'Gosh, does it really matter in this case?' There is no such thing as defense at any cost. We need not be blinded by the idea that DNA is conclusive on the question of guilt or innocence.

There's no question that the charge would be first-degree premeditated murder. The grand jury could return an indictment in as soon as an hour after they hear this kind of evidence. It's that strong.