Florida child killing confession may be tainted

CNN) -- A Florida man's confession that he kidnapped, raped and buried alive a 9-year-old girl(Jessica Marie Lunsford) may never be heard by a jury because, according to documents, he previously asked for a lawyer but was not given one.
John Couey, accused of murder in the death of Jessica Lunsford, asked for an attorney on March 17, the day before he confessed, according to the transcript of his questioning released by police.
At the time of his request, Couey was maintaining he had nothing to do with the girl's disappearance. His request came after Citrus County, Florida, detectives asked him if he would take a lie detector test.

"Based on the fact that he clearly invoked his right to counsel at least three times, there may be a problem," said Jeffrey Weiner, a past president of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association."...It seems to me the law enforcement officials did not scrupulously honor his invocation of his right to counsel and as a result, his statement might be not admissible."

cyouincourt007:Police officials say even if Couey's confession is suppressed by the court, there is sufficient evidence to prosecute..This scumbag deserves our friend "Sparky" the chair and no less.