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Below is a update for December 7, 1999 in our search for the truth- Is James Courtney really Jesse James?



Update Dated November 25, 1999 Titled, "Another Update: Request to Kathy"
by David Hedgepeth, Dallas Texas - [email protected]


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This was posted under my last reply to Katht Reynard.

Kathy,

Now I would like your assistance with a statement that bothers me.

From http://www.andruss.net/courtney.htm we read:
"On September 17, 1999, in a Falls County, Texas courtroom, a judge decided not to allow the exhumation of James L. Courtney's body for DNA testing after a forensic scientist proved that the picture of Dianna Courtney-Haun in Mrs. Duke's book had been altered."

I assume that you did not author this statement but hopefully you can influence the one who did, in order to, as you said, "in our joint quest for truth and honesty, you (they) might want to make a correction."

I believe that this statement is highly inaccurate and misleading.

1. The Judge declared that the exhumation was denied because the evidence did not rise to the level to permit it over the wishes of part of the family who did not want it. He never mentioned that Max had proven anything or that this was the reason for denial.

2. Max Courtney is a forensic scientist. That means, according to my dictionary, he is qualified in " the study and application of scientific facts and techniques to legal problems." That is it! Max is not, as far as I know, an expert in photographic analysis. It is highly unusual that he was even allowed to testify as such since he was one of the complainants in the case.

3. Max simply and only presented an argument that the photo in question had been reversed. It was never shown if the photo was absolutely the original or an "original" copy of a tintype. Tintypes do show a reverse image.

4. One more time I will say this next one, hoping I will get a complete response. According to Betty, the Austin (TX) Police Department's Forensics Multi-Media Lab examined the photo that was supplied by H.C. Shelton and they concluded that it was in the original condition and had not been tempered with. That along with the Visionics photo examination concluded Jesse James and James L. Courtney was the same person. Max did try to discredit the qualifications of the Austin examiners based on hearsay (?). It seems to me, that at worst, they were as qualified or more qualified than Max to render a professional opinion.
I think an unbiased forensic scientist normally would have fairly and ethically dealt with all the evidence and not slanted it to sway opinions. At least that is my opinion.
Thanks for your help in this matter.

David

Your comments, information and support would be greatly appreciated.

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Dear Reader,

The purpose of the letters and responses I have written on the Jesse James-James L. Courtney controversy is to fully and fairly examine all sides of the issue. It is a good possibility that my family in Texas is linked to Jesse James and James L. Courtney, so I have a driving personal interest to know the truth. For future generation and our peace of mind I feel moved to see this process to the end. My opinions and viewpoints today will modify as new information comes forth. Likewise, I hope all can say and mean that. Sometimes I may be wrong. If I make a statement in error, let me know and I will gladly correct it. If though it is a difference of opinion, then all are entitled to their own. I try to be careful in criticizing only the issues and not individuals. It may seem at times I am getting close to that but that is not my intent because doing so would be unproductive. I do try to engage everyone to broaden their perspective and work together for a common good to find the whole truth on this important family and historical issue.

I invite your input pro or con on the Genforum or to me directly. If you have an interest, then your help is needed.

Thanks to all,

David Hedgpeth
Dallas, TX
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