I wonder if the police ever checked the drains or the towels at White House Farm for blood? Jeremy could have easily showered at the farmhouse before leaving.
What what I understand John, sadly no such search took place other than a cursory search around the house and farm. But it did yield some interesting results though. A rusty hacksaw blade was discovered outside the back of the house. It was thought by Stan Jones that this blade was the one that Bamber used to slip the catch on the fanlight window in order to gain access to the house that night.
A wetsuit top was also discovered in the grounds. Exactly why it was there has been the subject of some discussion.
I think that Bamber did shower at the farm that night. He may well have been wearing the wetsuit top (Robert Boutflour certainly seemed to think so) and washed the blood off of that.
The greatest faux pas by the police was allowing themselves to belive the scenario put forward to Bamber outside the farmhouse on the night of the murders. He also manipulated the police into burning much of the evidence. ' I really cannot face going in their with what's happen' kind of thing. Bonfires were lit, vital evidence was burnt and Bamber's whims were indulged. Bamber had scored another home run - he had gotten the police to burn the very evidence that, if looked at with trained eyes, may have pointed to him as the killer.
Ian, have you seen on the blue forum they are using the burning of bloodstained clothing/bedding by the police as proof of a conspiracy and cover up? The fact is the police were so convinced by his story they were quite happy to dispose of this to help a man who had lost his entire family in tragic circumstances, and the consensus was that it was an open and shut case. Jeremy asked them to do this, they were willing to comply. You're right about his being manipulative. If I was innocent in his position and the police suggested doing such a thing I would question them as to whether or not it was right to destroy evidence. There is nothing to suggest Bamber discouraged them from this.
An excellent observation Goatboy. I did see that post and gaffawed at the utter hypocrisy of it. It was I believe Bamber himself, who asked police to dispose of the items. The police burnt mattrasses, blankets, sheets, all manner of vital evidence at Bamber's request. He suggested it I believe because he
'couldnt bare going in to the house' Yes.........right Jeremy we'll believe that one, the day when we have our brains replaced with a cauliflower.
This does show you how devious, calculating and manipulative Bamber really is. He was always one ot two steps ahead of the police. Stan Smith a resident English teacher inside prison had this to say for his student.
'I always thought that his interest in me was not to learn but to get something out of me. His interest in the class was not so much self-expression, but get someone to assist him with his case. I don't know what he thought I could do for him. There was nothing I could do. I expect he thought........'writer, he has access to the media' I had the sense that I was being manipulated in order for him to get his case heard.. I was told that when prisoners deny responsibility for their crimes that person is one of two things........1.He really is innocent............or, 2. and far more likely he is a psychopath. I certainly do not think he is innocent so that leaves only one conclusion'This brings me to my last point. Psychopaths such as Bamber pose a very real threat to not only other prisoners, but also to well-meaning but very naive people on the outside. They are an attractive target for psychopaths looking to manipulate their way out of prison. They can often manipulate these people into handing over cash for appeals or lawyers fees, research etc. They can also con them into doing their bidding on the outside by encouraging them into trying to convince others that he is innocent also. So the cycle begins. The victims of these scams are often disposed of as soon as they have fulfilled their usefulness. The victim will be often feel traumatised by the experience. They often feel used, betrayed, hurt and emotionally devastated and unable to trust others.
I feel that the Criminal Justice System must look at this very real threat posed by psychopaths are their ilk. It is after all, their reponsibility to ensure that these monsters never again prey on innocent people.
