Melinda Duckett: Did She or Didn’t She?
Judging by reader comments on my other blog, it seems that most people think it’s a foregone conclusion that Melinda Duckett killed her son Trenton. And certainly, as I discussed in an earlier post, things look grim for the dead mom. Duckett, who killed herself after being grilled on national TV by ratings sponge Nancy Grace, was found to have disposed of many of Trenton’s possessions a few days after his reported disappearance. Then there’s the social services record trail left behind by both parents, which contains numerous incidents of dad Joshua Duckett claiming that Melinda threatened to harm the child as a way to spite him.
I have to admit, though: while I find it highly probable that Melinda is the perpetrator, I can’t be as strident as some others are in condemning Duckett in the absence of a body.
Why? First of all, there are Melinda’s multiple suicide notes, in which she expresses that she’d be a crappy mother after Trenton was found. Now, these notes may be posthumous posturing on Duckett’s part - an irrational attempt to control public perception of her, fostered by the belief that Trenton will never be found and the truth will never come out. But they may also be seen as painting a portrait of an unstable woman who was pushed over the edge by her son’s disappearance. This would explain her unwillingness to cooperate with police, her tossing Trenton’s things, and her post-CNN suicide: she had given up on being Trenton’s mommy. (Incidentally, this theory lets Nancy Grace off the hook as well: if it’s true, then Duckett had decided to check out long before she appeared on the show.)
Second of all, Joshua Duckett has changed his story about Melinda’s behavior so many times that he can hardly be believed. He claimed numerous times that, during heated arguments, Melinda tried to manipulate him by threatening to harm Trenton. But then he signed a statement recanting all of these accusations, claiming that his mommy put him up to it. Now that Melinda’s dead, he’s recanted again, saying that Melinda and her attorney “pressured” him into signing that statement. Which version of reality is the truth, Mr. Duckett?
And third of all, where’s Trenton? Call me naive but if Melinda Duckett did this, I would’ve thought that they’d have found his body long before now. Both Ducketts come across in social services reports as irrational, impulsive people; they are far from being criminal masterminds. If Melinda Duckett did this, I can’t see her being very original about hiding Trenton’s body. (On the other hand, a baby is easier to hide than a full human being, and easier to kill without spilling blood, so there’s less of a chance of leaving behind clues. Yes, I know it’s gruesome to think like this, but I’m sure the cops are using even more grim calculations in their attempts to retrace Duckett’s steps.)
Am I saying it’s likely that someone else kidnapped Trenton? That he was baby-napped by some lunatic woman who’s parading him around town and pretending to be his mommy? No. I think the obvious conclusion - that Melinda Duckett killed her baby - is still the most probable. But until all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed, I’m not going to unleash my fury on the dead woman. There are too many holes in this narrative for it to be an open and shut case. Make no mistake, however: When the truth does come out, whoever is responsible will not be spared the wrath of PBB.
Now if only that wrath could bring dead children back to life…
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12 opinions for Melinda Duckett: Did She or Didn’t She?
Brandy
Sep 30, 2006 at 4:20 pm
I am just wondering. Has anyone checked out the cop that was forced to resign from the force because he was caught having sex with Melinda (while she was married) in April of 2005. It may be far fetched but, like they say, “revenge is a dish best served cold.”
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Oct 3, 2006 at 6:23 am
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T.C.
Oct 29, 2006 at 9:25 pm
For those who knew Mindy, Know she could not have ever done harm to her Son.
http://www.remail-it.com/sites/melindaduckett.htm
Ibein Fartein
Oct 30, 2006 at 10:08 am
Guilty as the day is long.
Isheat Majraws
Oct 31, 2006 at 5:37 am
Melinda was another “susan smith” that killed her child to get back at it’s father.
BITCH!!!
Susan Smith
Oct 31, 2006 at 8:52 am
I am 31 years old. My birthday is September 26. I am looking to meet new people and, hopefully, become friends. During my spare time, I enjoy reading, working puzzles, and writing. I love rainbows, Mickey Mouse, the beach, the mountains, and waterfalls. My favorite color is navy blue and my favorite flower is the daisy. I consider myself to be sensitive, caring, and kind-hearted. I am currently serving a life sentence on the charge of murder. I have grown and matured a lot since my incarceration, but I will always hurt for the pain I’ve caused so many, especially my children. I hope to receive letters from those who are not judgmental and who are sincere. I look forward to hearing from new people and, hopefully, finding new friends.
Please write me at SusanSmith@childkiller.com
MsSugaT
Nov 1, 2006 at 12:47 pm
This is also grim, maybe she fed him to an alligator or crocodile, being in Florida that would not be far fetched. Hope they find something soon. This is so sad. And, WTF does Susan Smith want, more publicity.
Cara
Nov 7, 2006 at 2:33 pm
Min did NOT kill her Son. Period.
http://www.Melinda-DUckett.com
Michelle from Madison
Dec 26, 2006 at 5:23 pm
Joe Scarborough’s show of MSNBC broadcasted another show that indicates that there is now a “suspect” (person-of-interest) in the Trenton Duckett case, and that the investigation is still on-going as of this date. The clip also confirms that “Nancy Grace is scared to death” about the Duckett lawsuit (and more lawsuits) coming against her and CNN for Nancy’s unprofessional and illegal conduct documented thus far in the Duckett case. If criminal charges come against Nancy, wonder if CNN will cover what Nancy gets served for dinner after she goes to prison? Hope the tickets are available soon for the upcoming trials against Nancy for her direct connection in the deaths of more people who were never criminally convicted including Melinda Duckett. Maybe Nancy will receive “chicken-on-bone” meal with a small cup of ice-cream.” If that is the case, maybe the public should conjure up a public-out-cry against Nancy for getting chicken and ice-cream in prison where she will likely also have access to a television too, but not to cable-television to watch Nancy’s replacement on her show. Ohhh, too bad Nancy. People have told you Nancy, you cannot continue to victimize the victims. Sounds like Nancy’s civil-illegal actions are finally catching up to Nancy, as it does with most criminals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF-w00BfRS0
missy
Feb 16, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Anyone with interest in this case should go to
http://www.briansprediction.com
and see what he thinks. He “sees” things through remote viewing technique. And he intimates that the police were involved in child’s disappearance and possibly Mindy’s loss of life. This is a very very strange case. Last I checked, he believed the child was hidden somewhere. Oh, and God Bless Nancy Grace, where ever you are.
Lefty
Jul 16, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Suicide is never funny, it is never a joke, and it is certainly never entertainment. Neither are executions. Nor is the combination of the two, executing someone by harrassing them into committing suicide. False accusations are a SIN. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS. This one of the Ten Commandments, right up there with Thou Shalt Not Kill, etc. I believe that many innocent people have been targeted by that show. Let us remember the TEN COMMANDMENTS as given to Moses by God. Commandment number 9, “THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS. “
GeorgeBT
Dec 14, 2007 at 3:25 am
Too bad I didn’t get tickets too say the trial. It’s cases like these that should be made more viewable to the public so maybe they won’t happen so often. It’s up to us to make a change.
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