Saturday, August 29, 2020

Breonna Taylor Boyfriend Statement



The police are trying to make it out to be my fault, making it look like I brought this to Breonna's door."   Jarmarcus Glover 


Note “I brought this to Breonna’s door” are his  own words. He’s not quoting, paraphrasing or even saying what police are thinking. 


The words originate with him. He is psychologically committed to his own words via his use of the pronoun "I" in the statement. 

He does not say, "the police said that I..." which would ascribe the words "brought this to Breonna's door" to police.  He does not ascribe the words to what he believes the police are thinking, or what the public or press is saying.  


These are his own words. 


This is an embedded admission.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Grandmother of Missing 2 Year Old


Grandmother of missing 2-year-old Houston girl begs for her safe return

transcript by John 

Help us find Maliyah Bass, 2, who was last seen playing at 10600 Beechnut at 9:30 a.m. today. She had on a multi-colored tank top, multi-colored shorts & had a pink & white pillow case with letter blocks inside.

Call HPD Missing Persons at 832-394-1840 if you see her. #hounews

Transcript of the interview with the grandmother-

Grandmother: "I was at home because I stay right up the street with my daughter in law and my son and he say 'Mama, Maliyah is missing' and I said  _____ 'What are you talking about?' and he say 'Maliyah's missing' so I tried to get down here. I was able to get down here. I was aggitated because I felt like the police was not doing anything. They did not care. Then I found out that they brought a dog out here 2 to 3 hours later to scent to find my baby. You know, she's a little girl. She's sweet, she's loving and didn't do nothing to nobody. I don't understand why they would take her, you know? I'm just mad because I feel like they're not doing everything to find my little baby girl."

Reporter: "Tell me about Maliyah. For people who are going to see this who are going to be looking for her what was she wearing? How did she look?"

Grandmother: "She had some blue shoes. I think her dad said polka dot shirt. Her hair is kind of in an afro puff, you know and she probably had one of her toys if whoever took her didnt try to throw the toy away because I think they said they found a toy under the stairwell so she's ... This is just too much, you know."

Reporter: "She was playing in this park right here, right?"

Grandmother: "Yes she was playing in the park. You know what they say, she's a happy baby. She's always smiling, she's kind, she's loving and she was just being a little girl, you know. Somebody just came and took her. Just took her."

Reporter: "Is there anything, birthmark, or anything that people should look for? Does she answer by a nickname that people would know?"

Grandmother: "No. If you say, 'Maliyah?' she'll say, 'Yes?', you know, she answers my Maliyah."

Reporter: "But no birthmarks or anything like that on her that you know of?"

Grandmother: "No not that I know of."

Reporter: "But the biggest thing is you just want your granddaughter back."

Grandmother: "I just want my baby back, you know, she didnt do anything wrong. I dont want no hard feelings or nothing. I just want them to bring her back you know? Just bring her back, you know. Oh lord this is just-"

The grandmother gives us a bit of insight, though she is reporting what she heard from her son:



Grandmother: "I was at home because I stay right up the street with my daughter in law and my son and he say 'Mama, Maliyah is missing' and I said  _____ 'What are you talking about?' and he say 'Maliyah's missing' so I tried to get down here. I was able to get down here. 


Sensitivity regarding the relationship with her son. He is listed after the daughter-in-law and she has the need to explain why which appears unnecessary.  Perhaps she has mobility issues or other reasons why.  It is not known here. 

"Mama" could be cultural, or it could be an emphasis upon relationship.  This could indicate concern as well. 


I was aggitated because I felt like the police was not doing anything. They did not care. Then I found out that they brought a dog out here 2 to 3 hours later to scent to find my baby. 


Blaming police is not unexpected in this context--- it can be (contextually dependent) a natural frustration and fear. 

This early in the disappearance, the grandmother has not need to ingratiate (make peace with, be unified to, etc) herself with the police. 


In this sense, it is the opposite of praising the police (ingratiation) for not finding the child--- see Deore Kuntz for example. 


You know, she's a little girl. She's sweet, she's loving and didn't do nothing to nobody. 


This language regarding a 2 year old may indicate a possible culture of violence, retribution and justification.  In this possibility, we listen for any form of desensitization and will ask many questions about her son. If the child went missing while her daughter-in-law was supervising, the grandmother's words indicate that exploration of associations, including those of her son, is warranted. 


I don't understand why they would take her, you know? I'm just mad because I feel like they're not doing everything to find my little baby girl."

Blaming the police, for example, if her son was arrested, is very different than what we have here. It is an indication that she is anxious over her granddaughter, and does not care what the police think at this time. 


"they" is acceptable due to the unknown -- not knowing male or female, single or multiple 

Reporter: "Tell me about Maliyah. For people who are going to see this who are going to be looking for her what was she wearing? How did she look?"

Grandmother: "She had some blue shoes. I think her dad said polka dot shirt. Her hair is kind of in an afro puff, you know and she probably had one of her toys if whoever took her didnt try to throw the toy away because I think they said they found a toy under the stairwell so she's ... This is just too much, you know."

Reporter: "She was playing in this park right here, right?"

Grandmother: "Yes she was playing in the park. You know what they say, she's a happy baby. She's always smiling, she's kind, she's loving and she was just being a little girl, you know. Somebody just came and took her. Just took her."

Question:  Does the grandmother have concern about her son?  This could be concern over neglect, illicit associations or worse. 

Reporter: "Is there anything, birthmark, or anything that people should look for? Does she answer by a nickname that people would know?"

Grandmother: "No. If you say, 'Maliyah?' she'll say, 'Yes?', you know, she answers my Maliyah."

Reporter: "But no birthmarks or anything like that on her that you know of?"

Grandmother: "No not that I know of."

Reporter: "But the biggest thing is you just want your granddaughter back."

Grandmother: "I just want my baby back, you know, she didnt do anything wrong. I dont want no hard feelings or nothing. I just want them to bring her back you know? Just bring her back, you know. Oh Lord this is just-"

The word "just" is a dependent word---it indicates at least one other thought. 

In context, "I just want ____ home" types of statements could be that the subject is making an effort to eliminate all other thoughts; particularly, frightening thoughts. 

Both pessimistic and optimistic subjects have thoughts of "what if..." and both may seek to deny or quell them. 

The articulation often changes as more time passes.  

We note that the reporter used the word "just" which may then lead to its use in parroting. 


Analysis Conclusion


Grandmother does not show guilty knowledge of what happened to the child. 

Grandmother may have concerns about her son and/or daughter in law--whether neglect at the park, dangerous associations or more. 

This does not preclude neglect on the part of the mother of the child, as it is only the grandmother's perspective. 


When a two year old goes missing, concerns of kidnapping & child trafficking as well as neglect or false reporting abound. 


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Friday, August 14, 2020

Missing: Marilane Carter Husband Statement

"She's a loving mother, loving wife. We have a great relationship. I miss her terribly. I want her home. I want her home with our kids,"

Adam Carter on missing wife, Marilane

notes:

He has strong psychological presence in this short statement.

He aligns (unifies) himself with her via the pronoun “we.” This is his perspective.

The three sentences that begin with the pronoun “I” are very important—they show his presence and are without equivocation or qualification.

The use of “our” kids indicates sharing. It’s often used in step parenting or adoption.

It can be found in a context where others, such as family members, are caring for the children.

It is also found in homes contemplating divorce.

If she suffered from mental health issues, it may be that she’s had suicidal ideation and/or the subject has fretted over it (processing the information--- thinking of the unthinkable until numbness sets in).

With young children (heavy childcare responsibility) the need to share, and the current lack of sharing responsibilities due to her departure, may be weighing upon the subject’s language.

It’s not unusual to list “mother” first when kids are young (in need) as a priority. Some will later use “wife and mother” as the kids are older (capable of more self care or young adults).

“We have a great relationship” —

Where mental health issues may exist and stress a relationship, a reminder of the status may be present.

There may also be an element of denial, wishful thinking or even an attempt to address her. The subject may be aware of what others have said or speculated. This is another warning for us that heavily edited quotes are difficult to analyze.

Also, a troubled relationship can produce this—as the subject may be reflecting upon the good times and choosing to be positive. Nostalgia can produce it as well as denial.

The quotes are disjointed in media. We don’t know what was asked of him or what was said.

Insomnia —-this can be a result of depression or anxiety and can exasperate the struggles. Or it could lead to despair, depression, erratic thought patterns and even a psychotic breakdown.

If it is chronic, in can lead to suicidal ideation.

When people publicly state that a loved one is seeking treatment for “mental health issues”, it’s likely more than what may be considered. There’s a natural desire to protect the reputation of the loved one. There is also a desire to minimize the loved one’s condition as a form of self preservation. When announced publicly, minimization should always be considered.

Caring for young children is exhausting.

Not sleeping while caring for young children may overwhelm.

We seek various (potential) contexts that can produce a statement where no context is provided by media.

Complete interviews are always best for analysis.

I’ve not seen red flags of guilty knowledge in the short quotes, including the video. Marilane's mental health may be key to the case.

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Short Interview on Prescribing Hy-droxychloroquine

by Colin Ector 


On Wednesday 5th August 2020 a short clip of an interview of both Scott Morrison (Australian Prime Minister) and acting Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly was posted online.

 

This comes 2 days after Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly asked the question online whether the Victorian Premier and others could face jail time for preventing doctors from being able to prescribe the drug Hydroxychloroquine to patients suffering with Covid19.

 

The Australian reported the question was asked on Monday 3rd and that Mr Kelly was condemned for his online comments by Labour leader Anthony Albenese.

 

What can we learn from Scott Morrison and Paul Kelly’s responses?

 

 

Journalist (Tim Lester, political reporter for 7 news) 5th August

 

“On hydroxychloroquine. Can I ask you both If I might first professor”

 

The interviewer addresses them both and directs the first part of his question to the professor.

 

Scott Morison

 

Not a subject I’m an expert in so I will have to leave it to the pr..to the chief medical officer.”

 

1.     Morrison interrupts the interviewer even though the first part of the question is not being directed towards him.

2.     He begins in the negative without a pronoun making it sensitive, important and giving us unnecessarily the reason why he will not be answering.

3.     Morrison has a need to distance himself. What caused this need? Answer. The introduction of the subject hydroxychloroquine.

 

 

Journalist

 

“Well the chief medical officer if I could ask you professor if you’re happy with the current settings that prevent prescription of the drug in Australia and prime minster can I ask you if you’re happy with your MP Craig Kelly promoting it to the point where he says that Dan Andrews could be jailed because he bans the drug in Victoria.”

 

The questions posed to the two subjects.

 

Question to Chief Medical Officer “professor if your happy with the current settings that prevent prescription of the drug in Australia”

 

Question to Scott Morrison

“if your happy with your MP Craig Kelly promoting it to the point where he says that Dan Andrews could be jailed because he bans the drug in Victoria.”

 

 

 

Morrison

Well I, I’m not going to get onto what people talk about on facebook on a day like this but on the medical issues I’m happy for the Chief medical officer to speak to it.”

 

 

1.     Morrison pauses to think (“well”), before going into the negative again to tell us what he is not going to “get onto”.

2.     He does not answer the question about MP Craig Kelly.

3.     He avoids using MP Craig Kelly’s name and even reduces it to the passive “people” rather than even one specific person.  This is likely an indication that the relationship between himself and MP Kelly is not good at this point in time.

4.     “On a day like this” What is he referring to? If the date these words are spoken is correct, he may be referring to the first full day of the stage four lockdowns in Victoria.  He gives this as the reason why he will not be “getting onto” this subject. This is unnecessary language and leads to the question is there another reason why he does not want to talk about it.

5.     Is he chastising the reporter for asking this question “On a day like this”?

 

Acting Chief medical officer Paul Kelly

 

“So er hydroxychloroquine has been used for many, many years for various er er er things including for malaria prevention. I took it myself for many years when I worked in Africa um and very safe for for that particular er way of using that drug and oth other things er currently involved in terms of er of er arthritis and er other matters but in terms of its use for this particular disease er the jury’s pretty much out, it doesn’t work.”

 

A reminder of the question posed to Mr Kelly

 

professor if your happy with the current settings that prevent prescription of the drug in Australia?”

 

This is a yes or no question. The simplest and expected answer is either “yes” or “no”. The subject may then elaborate on their answer.

 

The subject does not answer the question.

 

Instead of answering the “yes” or “no” question the subject is going into a lengthy description of hydroxychloroquine whilst avoiding answering the question that was posed. This is common in deception in that the deceptive subject prefers to keep talking about something they feel more comfortable saying, rather than getting to the part where they will try to deceive. Lying is stressful to the brain, even to habitual liars.

 

 

 “So er hydroxychloroquine has been used for many, many years for various er er er things including for malaria prevention. I took it myself for many years when I worked in Africa um and very safe for for that particular er way of using that drug and oth other things er currently involved in terms of er of er arthritis and er other matters but in terms of its use for this particular disease er the jury’s pretty much outit doesn’t work.”

 

1.     Notice it is used for various “er er er things”.  The unusual amount of “errs” or pauses is a likely indicator of an increase in stress as the subject tries to think of what to say whilst not answering the yes or no question.

2.     The subject reliably reports that he took the drug himself and that it was very safe.

3.     Notice the subject distances himself from hydroxychloroquine with his use of the word “that”.  It is now “that drug”.  We use “that” for what we don’t want close.

4.     What has caused the change of language from “things” to now “matters”.  These aren’t the medical terms that would be expected from a chief medical officer.

5.     “way of using that drug”.  Is the subject avoiding the expected word “treatment”? Is he in effect minimizing or distancing the drug to “use”, rather than “treatment”?  “Use” being a more derogatory word for the use of a drug?

6.     “this particular disease” is passive.  He is avoiding making the direct commitment to Covid19.

7.     “the jury’s pretty much out” is passive.  It removes the identity and the responsibility of whom the subject is referring to.  It is a saying that weakens the subject’s words in context.  If we are in a global pandemic where people are dying, people have been locked down in their homes and many have lost their livelihoods a passive response is not expected.  The expected is clear evidence based scientific opinion on whether the subject is happy with the current settings preventing doctors from prescribing hydroxychloroquine.

8.     The inclusion of the qualifying language “pretty much” weakens the subject’s words further.

9.     Lastly, we do not know what the “it” is in the subject’s final sentence “it doesn’t work”.  This is unreliable language. We do not interpret it to be hydroxychloroquine.  Those who are deceptive wish us to interpret their words for them. If they cannot say it, we will not do it for them.  This is weak, passive language from the subject where we expect clear linguistic commitment with detail. Is zinc needed for it to work against viruses?

 

Conclusions

 

Scott Morrison

 

1.     Morrison is uncomfortable with the question about hydroxychloroquine.

2.     Morrison demonstrates a need to distance himself from this topic and is likely concealing the reason why.

3.     The relationship between Morrison and MP Craig Kelly is not good at this point in time.

 

Professor Paul Kelly

 

1.     Kelly’s language indicates he is likely not happy with the current settings preventing prescription of hydroxychloroquine.

2.     Kelly’s language is indicative of a subject who does not believe his own words.

3.     Kelly may be under instruction and restricted on what he is permitted to say.