wrongfully convicted On June 3, 1999 Federal prisoner David Stone was fatally stabbed on the main yard of the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence, Colorado. In August 2005, imprisoned civil rights activist Mark Jordan was wrongfully convicted of the murder after trial court excluded evidence that another prisoner and jailhouse snitch, Sean Riker (aka "joker"), actually committed the offense. See United States v Jordan, 485 F .3d 1214 (10th cir 2007). The Jordan center is offering a ten thousand dollar rewards for information that will clear Jordan's name. We are asking anyone with information regarding this case and Mr. Jordan's innocence to write: Donald Bounds Attorney at Law 1994 Lincoln Ave. Parker, Coloardo 80134
Where is Sean Riker? Why haven't [government authorities] brought him in? Mr. Collins says Sean Riker was at the table at the time of the stabbing. Mr. Collins says in one of his statements that Mr. Riker actually provided the weapon.
57 I wonder whose DNA is on that handle? Any guess?
58 Vol. XVII, at 953-954.
59 Jordan's defense counsel then goes further to implicate Mr. Riker in the crime.
60 We don't have the abilities [government authorities] have. We can't go listen to phone calls that are made by Mr. Riker or some inmate by the name of Larry or Mr. Collins to see if he has been calling anybody about this. We don't have the ability to search their cells. We don't have the ability to search DNA databases to see if Mr. Riker or other people's DNA is on the weapon.
28 First, both video and testimonial evidence placed Riker at the scene of the stabbing. The video shows Stone, Jordan, Riker and an inmate identified only as "Larry" sitting together at a concrete table several minutes before the stabbing. And Collins testified that he saw Riker and Larry seated at Stone's table prior to the stabbing.
29 Second, Collins claimed to have heard through the prison grapevine, albeit after the stabbing, that Riker had given Jordan the shank to "hit" Stone. Vol. XIV, at 371.
30 Finally, Jordan argues that unidentifiable DNA found on the shank indicates that someone else possessed the shank.
Proffered Evidence
31 The second source of supporting evidence — and the heart of this appeal — are four additional pieces of proffered evidence that Jordan claims would point the finger at Riker.
32 First, Jordan proffered evidence that, six months before the murder, Riker possessed a shank, "almost identical in size and shape" to the shank that killed Stone. Vol. XVI, at 739.
33 Second, Jordan offered statements by Riker to investigators after the stabbing indicating that he was untruthful about the circumstances surrounding Stone's death. Jordan contends that these lies reflect a "consciousness of guilt" on the part of Riker. Id. at 734.
34 Third, the defense claimed evidence shows that shortly after the stabbing prison officials investigated Riker as a possible suspect in Stone's homicide. Id. at 736. The record unfortunately does not disclose the basis for this statement.
35 Finally, Jordan claimed that Riker would testify that he and other inmates went over to a set of bleachers after the stabbing. On the top of the bleachers, investigators later found a blood-stained glove. Id. at 737.
continued...I just want to see REAL proof of the things Sean is accused of if all this stuff is true. Most of all I just hope the kids are safe and I truly hope that all these things did not happen to them but if it did happen I hope they are able to overcome and heal from all this somehow. All this shit that I keep seeing on here is absolutely fucking crazy! If you guys really care about those kids then stop this shit. I am sure they are embarrassed enough knowing that the whole world knows about what happened to them and after all this time you are still on here posting all kinds of shit that I am sure those kids do not want everyone to see. Especially if they are trying to move on with their lives and heal from this crap. And if Sean really did do all the things you say he did then he does deserve whatever he gets but if you have lied about the whole thing and caused an innocent man to go to prison then you deserve worse. There is nothing worse than someone who would hurt a child in any way shape or form other than someone who lies about it actually happening. But I will admit with all the things I have read about Sean's past it does make me question some things but then again with what I have heard about and read on Tayler leaves me to question some things as well. For example why did she wait so long to turn Sean in and why didn't she do more to protect the kids IF Sean really did do the things he is accused of doing?? Why did Tayler write to him and send pictures of the kids to him after she had him locked up?? Why did you take pictures of the kids with Sean's father (the one you say has a child porn addiction) if he really is that way?? Just alot of things don't make sense on here. And I am not the only person asking these questions. Sometimes I wonder if you guys just like drama or what. All I can say is the kids deserve better and I hope they are able to go on and have some sort of a decent life after all this. Put up some REAL proof that all these things did happen. NOT stuff about his past or any of this he said she said crap.
This is all some real serious Jerry Springer shit! Sean's lawyer (Mr. Hart) told me the only thing you guys had to convict Sean on was that what the children said in court matched what was said in homemade family videos made over 3 years ago or whatever. Is this true? Is this all they had to convict him on and gave him 200 years in prison over? or did Mr. Hart lie to me or just not tell me the full truth?? Another thing that comes to mind is why did the kids get taken away from Tayler and then returned except for one of them? I seen the police report and it doesn't look to good. Also, why did Tayler have Sean arrested before in the past before they moved to Wisconsin and then turn around and write a letter to the judge and had Sean released?? Also, Mr. Hart told me that when you had Sean arrested for all these crimes and he was in the county jail there in Wisconsin you was sending him letters and pictures of the children. He said you guys almost got in trouble over this and was told not to contact him anymore. Why on earth would you even contact him let alone send pictures of the kids to him IF he really did do all the things you say he did. Also, his past and what went on in Federal Prison has nothing to do with this case. And it does not prove he beat or raped or whatever his children or you. If there is REAL evidence (other than he said she said bullshit)of Sean beating you guys and molesting or rapeing the kids PLEASE post it then. Also, I have spoken with a retired Correctional officer that has known Sean all his life and all about his past. This officer told me that yes Sean has done some bad things in his life but there is no way in hell he would ever hurt a child. This officer told me that every single time they talk to Sean he always ask what he can do to protect his kids and what is gonna happen to his kids and ect. NOW, I don't know any of you guys in person at all. All I know is what I read on the web and what you say, what Sean says, and what others say.
I'm kinda glad you don't have access to a typewriter anymore...your scribbles are so adorable!
I voted for #3 because it made me laugh out loud. Your humor never ceases to disappoint me darlin'.
I know you will be sad to know...and you might have been in mourning already...1D and the Beibs did not get a nod for the Grammys. Apparently, tweens are not allowed to vote?? WTH?
Any snow up your way yet? We have dodged a couple of snow bullets and I am kinda bummed about that. You know how I like to be snowed in!
More later, babes...I'm trying to get JW's new phone set up.
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On June 3, 1999 Federal prisoner David Stone was fatally stabbed on the main yard of the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence, Colorado. In August 2005, imprisoned civil rights activist Mark Jordan was wrongfully convicted of the murder after trial court excluded evidence that another prisoner and jailhouse snitch, Sean Riker (aka "joker"), actually committed the offense. See United States v Jordan, 485 F .3d 1214 (10th cir 2007). The Jordan center is offering a ten thousand dollar rewards for information that will clear Jordan's name. We are asking anyone with information regarding this case and Mr. Jordan's innocence to write:
Donald Bounds
Attorney at Law
1994 Lincoln Ave.
Parker, Coloardo 80134
57
I wonder whose DNA is on that handle? Any guess?
58
Vol. XVII, at 953-954.
59
Jordan's defense counsel then goes further to implicate Mr. Riker in the crime.
60
We don't have the abilities [government authorities] have. We can't go listen to phone calls that are made by Mr. Riker or some inmate by the name of Larry or Mr. Collins to see if he has been calling anybody about this. We don't have the ability to search their cells. We don't have the ability to search DNA databases to see if Mr. Riker or other people's DNA is on the weapon.
https://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F3/485/485.F3d.1214.06-1161.html
28
First, both video and testimonial evidence placed Riker at the scene of the stabbing. The video shows Stone, Jordan, Riker and an inmate identified only as "Larry" sitting together at a concrete table several minutes before the stabbing. And Collins testified that he saw Riker and Larry seated at Stone's table prior to the stabbing.
29
Second, Collins claimed to have heard through the prison grapevine, albeit after the stabbing, that Riker had given Jordan the shank to "hit" Stone. Vol. XIV, at 371.
30
Finally, Jordan argues that unidentifiable DNA found on the shank indicates that someone else possessed the shank.
Proffered Evidence
31
The second source of supporting evidence — and the heart of this appeal — are four additional pieces of proffered evidence that Jordan claims would point the finger at Riker.
32
First, Jordan proffered evidence that, six months before the murder, Riker possessed a shank, "almost identical in size and shape" to the shank that killed Stone. Vol. XVI, at 739.
33
Second, Jordan offered statements by Riker to investigators after the stabbing indicating that he was untruthful about the circumstances surrounding Stone's death. Jordan contends that these lies reflect a "consciousness of guilt" on the part of Riker. Id. at 734.
34
Third, the defense claimed evidence shows that shortly after the stabbing prison officials investigated Riker as a possible suspect in Stone's homicide. Id. at 736. The record unfortunately does not disclose the basis for this statement.
35
Finally, Jordan claimed that Riker would testify that he and other inmates went over to a set of bleachers after the stabbing. On the top of the bleachers, investigators later found a blood-stained glove. Id. at 737.
I'm kinda glad you don't have access to a typewriter anymore...your scribbles are so adorable!
I voted for #3 because it made me laugh out loud. Your humor never ceases to disappoint me darlin'.
I know you will be sad to know...and you might have been in mourning already...1D and the Beibs did not get a nod for the Grammys. Apparently, tweens are not allowed to vote?? WTH?
Any snow up your way yet? We have dodged a couple of snow bullets and I am kinda bummed about that. You know how I like to be snowed in!
More later, babes...I'm trying to get JW's new phone set up.
XOXOXO, 'tini