America's most muddled

In an article about the most bungled investigations of crimes against children, police competence is something Caylee Anthony, Adam Walsh, JonBenet indeed deserve.
Where is the "Children's Czar"?--

Police Incompetence Threatens Justice for Children
By Benjamin Radford, LiveScience's 'Bad Science Columnist'

"The search for a missing Florida girl named Caylee Anthony received worldwide attention this year, and recently came to a tragic end.

Ironically, the same week that Caylee Anthony was finally recovered, another high-profile missing persons case also highlighted the perils of a bungled police investigation. The victim was Adam Walsh, son of John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted." Adam's killer escaped justice for his crime because of police investigators' incompetence.

Police do not have an easy job, and should be commended for their good work when they solve crimes and bring criminals to justice. But, more often than the public realizes, poor police work jeopardizes prosecutions and lets killers walk free. Caylee Anthony, Adam Walsh, JonBenet Ramsey, and the rest of America's missing children deserve competent police work."

children's czar

In so many cases of child exploitation, abduction or murder cases like JonBenet's we too often hear of compromised and even lost evidence with allegations of substandard investigation tactics or procedures at local, state or even federal levels.

Defense du jour, this issue will also raise it's ugly head in the now confirmed homicide of Little Caylee and pending murder trial of her own mother.

If the automotive industry may be getting a car czar to oversee it's activities that may need improvement, why not similar for cases like JonBenet's or anywhere a child is harmed or at risk where a botched investigation could inhibit justice. A retired law enforcement colleague suggests crimes against children should have an intended, objective oversight from dedicated investigation or prosecution units at the federal level. Interesting concept; how practical economic and jurisdictional considerations would be challenging, obviously.

But seriously and for the sake of discussion, entertain the notion of an all children's issues encompassing organization in this great country, whose sole mission would be to support law enforcement in their pursuit of justice and oversee concerns for enriching children's health, welfare, education. A Children's Czar.

And maybe a children's czar could explore reasonable measures with consideration of free speech for addressing the over sensationalizing by the media in high profile crimes--

Here in My Czar
by Kamper

"All this talk of the need for an Auto Czar to watch over the domestic car industry has Ye Olde Kamper contemplatin’ what other czars we might need to keep the peace around this place.

The JonBenét Czar: Responsible for ensuring blanket cable news coverage for young girls who are held in secret basement rooms, fall down wells, or go missing from beaches in Aruba. "

devil in the details

Hollywood Florida's Police Chief Chadwick Wagner has set the bar for Boulder and others to follow for JonBenet and heinous crimes. Reviewing, investigating and now closing the 27 year long unsolved murder of 6 year old Adam Walsh case yesterday, Chief Wagner's dedication to the victim and his family is stunning in a world often plagued by mediocrity.

Clearing the Ramseys this year through breakthrough DNA testing was a winning step one from DA Lacy; time to finish the job--

Statement From Hollywood, Fla. Police Chief Chadwick E. Wagner
Adam Walsh Murder Case Closed
12/17/2008

"Prior to this year, I never actually had the opportunity to review the entire Adam Walsh investigation. I did observe the investigation handled by others in the Department and admittedly realized, even years ago, that this investigation had flaws. This fact was confirmed when I recently had the opportunity to digest the entire investigative file. Nevertheless, in the first few months into my appointment as Police Chief, I committed as a priority to resolve and conclude this investigation. I believe the Walshes are entitled to this level of commitment.

It is inherently my responsibility on behalf of this Police Agency to express remorse to the Walshes and indicate to them the emphasis we have placed on this continuing investigation regardless of the initial investigative difficulties."

27 years of hope

After 27 years the unsolved murder of little Adam Walsh has been officially closed today. As Mr. Walsh said 'it is not closure, it is a day of justice for Adam' -

- - don't give up for JonBenet or any child taken too soon - -

Adam Walsh murder to be declared solved today; Ottis Toole expected to be named as killer

"Hollywood police are set to announce today that they are closing the book on the horrific murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh, whose disappearance and brutal decapitation in 1981 gave rise to a national television crusade in the form of "America's Most Wanted," hosted by his father, John Walsh...."

More on the alleged killer, Ottis Toole.