October 2021 – Hammel Translations

There have been a few comments about my last post, when I noted that Söring talked about calling 911, then his life would be 'normal'. Some commenters have objected: 'Wait, what if me meant he called 911 after Elizabeth came back from murdering her own parents? Maybe that's the time he said he should have… Continue reading But Wait, What Did He Mean by that 911 Call?

Criminal Law, Evidence, Murder, Police and Prosecutors, Soering, True Crime

Söring Story Archeology: The 2008 Version, with the 911 Call (plus a request)

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Andrew Hammel

It's fascinating to go back over interviews Jens Söring has given to the press and note how he subtly changes his story depending on which language he's speaking and how neutral and/or well-informed the interviewer appears to be. What makes 'Söring story-version archaeology' even more fun is that in addition to intentional changes, Söring seems… Continue reading Söring Story Archeology: The 2008 Version, with the 911 Call (plus a request)

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Death Penalty, Evidence, Miscarriages of Justice, Murder, Police and Prosecutors, Self-Promotion, True Crime

In eigener Sache: Beitrag in der Berliner Zeitung

October 24, 2021 Andrew Hammel

Für die Berliner Zeitung habe ich einen Beitrag geschrieben über den Fall Johnny Joe Martinez, der mich bis heute beschäftigt. Vielen Dank an David Dow für sein Engagement und sein Kommentar. Diesmal keine Bezahlschränke!

Criminal Law, Evidence, Murder, Police and Prosecutors, Self-Promotion, Soering, True Crime

Söring Update in English

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 Andrew Hammel

I've been posting a lot in German lately, since the focus of attention is now in Germany. But for my English-speaking readers, here's a quick update. Small Town, Big Crime: It appears the makers of this podcast have moved on to other projects, although I imagine they're still working the case a bit. The problem,… Continue reading Söring Update in English

Criminal Law, Evidence, Mordakte Jens Söring, Murder, Police and Prosecutors, Soering, True Crime

Mordakte Jens Söring: Aussage von Yale Feldman, 6. Juni 1990

October 18, 2021 Andrew Hammel

Hier die komplette Aussage von Yale Feldman, Generaldirektor des Washingtoner Marriott Hotel, vom 6. Juni 1990. Vorab ein paar "Leitsätze": Die Ermittler in Bedford County haben erst September 1986 beim Hotel nach den Aufzeichnungen über den Aufenthalt von Haysom und Söring am Wochenende vom 30. März 1985 gefragt. Damals bewahrte das Hotel die detaillierten Aufzeichnungen… Continue reading Mordakte Jens Söring: Aussage von Yale Feldman, 6. Juni 1990