Augusta, GA: Missing trial transcripts for 2007 rape trial?

Augusta Chronicle staff writer Sandy Hodson wrote in her 1/16/2008 article that "the prosecutor told the jury that DNA evidence would link Mr. Blocker to the rape."  However, was the DNA evidence ever presented during the trial?

Apparently, it was not presented on the first day of the trial because I believe Ms. Hodson would have stated such a vital piece of information in her article summarizing day one of the 2007 Walton Way rape and robbery trial.

The trial began on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, and continued on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 according to Ms. Hodson's article.

Link to Article "Victim of rape relays ordeal" during the Trial:
http://m.chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/01/16/met_180573.shtml#gsc.tab=0

But where are the trial transcripts?

Prisoner Michael Blocker ordered transcripts on 1/23/2008. He says no trial transcripts were included.

Then on 2/21/2010 Prisoner Michael Blocker sent a Pro Se Motion for Trial Transcripts; however, he has seen no trial transcripts. He seems to have received everything, but his trial transcripts.

A statement that I obtained from the court system says that Michael Blocker "chose to plead guilty after some hours of testimony at trial."  Is "some hours of testimony" equivalent to "two days of a trial?"

 Clearly, staff writer Ms. Hodson's article says:

• There was (at least) a second day to the trial. 
• Michael Blocker didn't remember any sexual contact with the woman.
• Michael Blocker pleaded not guilty.

So what compelling testimony happened in this two day trial that would make Michael Blocker plead guilty to rape and waive his right to trial?

Where are the Trial Transcripts for case#2007RCCR00181? and Why is there a sealed Envelope attached to this case on 12/20/2007?

#exonerateMichael

The Presumption of Guilt in Augusta, Georgia Rape Case

Augusta Chronicle article dated January 14, 2007 re: "Affluent suburb."

According to Augusta Chronicle staff writer Justin Boron, 

Sheriff Strength said

 "the attacker's choice of a victim so much older than himself has led investigators to believe they are dealing with someone abnormal."

"Alleged Rape" Suspect Michael Blocker describes how the jail obtained his buccal swabs:

I was taken downstairs from the 6th floor in Richmond County Jail to the 1st floor and placed in a restraining chair, handcuffed behind me and legs shackled.  I was forced to open my mouth so a detective could place two Q-tips in and rub them around my jaw.  He then placed them in an envelope and I was taken back to the 6th floor.  I was locked in my cell and wasn't allowed to come out since my interview after my arrest.

Sheriff Strength said his office will not let this type of criminal remain on the streets. "Guys like this, we're going to catch him," he said.

On Tuesday,  January 8, 2008, Assistant District Attorney Ashley Wright states "I don't think that I can make him anything but LWOP. Sorry." (LWOP means Life without parole)

"Alleged Rape" Suspect Michael Blocker says

he remained in the Richmond County Jail on the 6th floor for around a year.  After the absence of his 1st bond hearing where his private attorney did not show, he waited for another bond hearing to be scheduled, but it never was.  His private attorney who was quoting $30,000 to $50,000 to try the case withdrew; thereby leaving his defense in the hands of a public defender who did not  even question the "alleged rape" victim upon the defense's turn to cross-examine the witness on the stand.

As stated in my previous articles on this blog:

1. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations never reported ANY internal vaginal DNA match. (NO MATCH)
2. The results from the sexual assault kit showed No abrasions, No bruises, zero tears, zero lacerations, zero bleeding, zero severity.
3. "Alleged rape" victim was age 74.
4.  "Alleged rape" victim says suspect made a phone call on her residential line before fleeing, but only incoming calls were on the readout. 
5. It was 38 degree weather, and "alleged rape" victim says she was sexually assaulted in a green nightshirt with white lace trim; however, NO Biological fluids were detected at initial inspection by an on-site sergeant.

The family regrets the burglary.

In regards to the "alleged rape,"  the family is seeking the following at this time:

1. Life sentence vacated 
2. Fair trial (possibly in a different city)
3. Exoneration of rape allegations

Awaiting status from:

• US Department of Justice
• National Action Network
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Links to referenced articles:

http://m.chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/01/14/met_112462.shtml#gsc.tab=0

http://applebaumparadigm.blogspot.com/2015/12/2007-augusta-ga-rape-case-revisited.html

http://applebaumparadigm.blogspot.com/2015/11/2007-augusta-ga-rape-wrong-man-sentenced.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bryan-stevenson/tremaine-mcmillian-case_b_3560827.html

#exonerateMichael

2007 Augusta, GA Rape Case Revisited

According to the rape case files:

So on the morning of January 9, 2007, the alleged rape victim leaves her apartment unlocked to go walk her miniature Sheltie (dog) in 38 degree weather with clear skies.  She comes back to her apartment to find a Black male who demands money and jewelry.  He demands her to open a safe.  He demands that she hands him the property.  He then demands that she undresses.  He then vaginally rapes her for one minute on top of the bed covers.  The suspect then makes an outgoing telephone call on the victim's residential cordless telephone.  Then the suspect flees away in a Dodge Caravan.

A sergeant arrives at the alleged victim's apartment to find a purse, wallet, bra, and nightshirt on top of the bed.  He inspects green nightshirt with white lace trim, a white bra, and a red floor runner rug for trace evidence and biological fluids.  None were detected.

NO latent fingerprints, of value, were developed. 

The telephone was checked for "calls- made" information.  Only incoming calls were on the readout.

My questions about this case:

1. According to  www.yourpurebredpuppy.com, "Sheltie" dogs are known for excessive barking and a lot of attention.  So where was the miniature Sheltie during the alleged rape of its owner?
2. It is 38 degrees outside and the alleged victim undresses into a nightshirt with lace trim and a bra with No references to any panties?
3. The suspect was allegedly high on drugs, but he did not leave any fingerprints.  The suspect's external DNA could have transferred to the alleged victim when handing over property. Why would the suspect collect all the jewelry from the alleged victim just to put it down to rape her for one minute?
4. If the alleged victim's statement is that the suspect made a telephone call on her residential phone line after raping her, but then it was determined that this statement was FALSE.  Then the "one minute" rape could be false as well.  Right?

MOVING ON TO my NEXT POINT

The alleged Victim's rape/sexual assault kit states No abrasions, No bruises.  Other documents relating to the medical exam results state the following:

• zero tears
• zero bruises
• zero lacerations
• zero bleeding
• zero severity
• No additional physical injury
• No physical trauma

Alleged victim was age 74 years old at the time of the alleged rape. Patient was described as calm and cooperative. No obvious trauma. No injury to her dog was reported either.

Then on January 31, 2007, Staff Writer Sandy Hodson of the Augusta Chronicle mentions

"Michael C. Blocker, 34, faces charges of burglary, rape and kidnapping - charges that could send him back to prison for the rest of his life if convicted."  "The case is assigned to Superior Court Judge James G. Blanchard."

Then on or around January 15, 2008, Michael C. Blocker is given a LIFE SENTENCE for this rape incident described above where the GBI did NOT even report an "internal vaginal" DNA MATCH .

#ExonerateMichael  This life sentence needs to be vacated from Michael C. Blocker's prison time.  I am not an attorney, but I clearly see this alleged rape case sounds absolutely very far fetched for a life sentence.  His defense attorneys should be ashamed.  The Augusta, GA legal system really needs to be investigated. This case is ridiculous.  The alleged rape victim is now deceased.  I sympathize about the burglary.  Prison time should be served for the burglary but not for the rape. #ExonerateMichael