Dog subpoenaed as witness in murder case

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Dog subpoenaed as witness in murder case
Suspect wrote his pooch a letter from prison, prosecutors say

URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7138572

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Prosecutors hoping for a witness in a murder case to roll over were barking up the wrong tree.

They sent out a batch of subpoenas for anyone who had contact with Albert K. Smith while he was jailed awaiting his murder trial. One of those subpoenas went out to 5-year-old Murphy Smith — Smith’s dog, it turned out.

The defendant had written his dog a letter from his cell, and that is how the shih tzu’s name got on the witness list.

Prosecutors realized the mistake on Tuesday after the defendant’s brother brought in Murphy to answer the subpoena and a deputy would not let them into the courthouse because no dogs were allowed.

Prosecutor Robin Green said she apologized to the brother for any inconvenience, and added: “The dog was friendly enough and probably would have been a very cooperative witness.”

Albert Smith is accused of shooting to death his ex-wife’s boyfriend.
 
*interesting* topic...

Dog witness? Pretty Ironic...

Simlair alike Hooch & Turner movie.. Dog's witness! (Neoplation Masiff Dog) *drooling all over mouth full wet!* (chuckles)
 
Prositcuter: Lassie how manys shot did the defendant fired?
Lassie:: Woof Woof
Prositcuter: Lassie Did you see the defendant shoot the victim?
Lassie:: Woof
Prositcuter: Is the murderer sitting in in this courtroom?
Lassie:: Whines,,
Prositcuterr: Lassie if the murderer is here point him out
Lassie:: Woof Woof Woof (paw points at the defendant)
Defendants Lawyer : I OBJECT!!
Prositcuter: I have no futher questions your honor.
 
ravensteve1961 said:
Prositcuter: Lassie how manys shot did the defendant fired?
Lassie:: Woof Woof
Prositcuter: Lassie Did you see the defendant shoot the victim?
Lassie:: Woof
Prositcuter: Is the murderer sitting in in this courtroom?
Lassie:: Whines,,
Prositcuterr: Lassie if the murderer is here point him out
Lassie:: Woof Woof Woof (paw points at the defendant)
Defendants Lawyer : I OBJECT!!
Prositcuter: I have no futher questions your honor.
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LOL that a good short story! keep that humor up! that the kind of person i wanted to see! forget politic!!
 
I agree with RedWolf....I got tired of Steve's politic rantings....so this is good for a change, Steve. :) Keep it up with that humor, and no more politic stuff. :) Your post about Lassie made me smile. :)
 
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