Joyce, did you forget this was simply a hearing to determine if the defendants should be bound over for trial?
A prosecution team is not going to put all their cards on the table, so to speak if the case does later go to trial.
Although the case was not bound over for trial, there was enough evidence initially presented to incarcerate Wyatt Earp and Doc for a significant length of time in Behan's jail.
BTW...I seem to remember? some years ago, Max Roberts located evidence that the grand jury received only prosecution evidence and declined to order a trial.
...the testimonies of Wyatt and Virgil and why the Prosecution didn't catch any of this. Usually, when someone relates a past occurrence, they might say 'they thought' or 'they were under the... more
Re: Still wondering about... — B.J.,Tue Jan 31 2:21
...would make that determination should have been crucial. Of course neither side would want to over-play their hand, but there still has to be some substance and preparation in order to attain the goal... more
Joyce, I am curious if you actually understand the difference between a "jury trial" and the "Grand Jury" ordering a jury trial? The Grand Jury (then and now) only evaluates prosecution evidence and... more
I probably do not recognize a difference in the two descriptions as you present them. Looks like I will have to do some worthwhile research. I really appreciate your drawing attention to what is... more