Dr. Robert Berland is taking the stand as a witness for the defense.
A psychologist, he testified in a pre-trial suppression hearing that John Couey is both mentally ill and mildly mentally retarded. He said the defendant's diminished capacity made him particularly susceptible to subtle interrogation techniques.
Follow the latest developments in the murder trial of John Couey as compiled and reported by the staff of the St. Petersburg Times and tampabay.com.
We all agree he is mental, who gives a flying rip, he blames others for his mistakes. He blames little girls for him molesting them, he blames his sister for not helping him, he blames his step father for problems he has now. Boo hoo, give me a break. Not an excuse for his behavior at all.
His sister and boyfriend should be charged with the same crimes as Couey. They knew she was there and did not help her. She could be alive today, if they would only have helped. They are sicko people.
Posted by: Brenda | March 08, 2007 at 01:41 AM
yada yada, who cares how dumb he is. He has the mental capacity to committ criminal acts against innocent people.
Posted by: Brenda | March 08, 2007 at 01:32 AM