Crime Is Crime, Regardless Of The Culprit

I don't know exactly what took place between Rev. Matthew Winkler, and his wife Mary Winkler. I only know ultimately he was murdered by his wife. Initially Mrs. Winkler confessed to the crime. Now that she is being represented by certain lawyers, all that since has changed. The pastor of the "Fourth St. Church of Christ" in Selmer TN., didn't show up for a scheduled Wednesday evening service. The church members finally entered the parsonage with a key, later that Wednesday evening. They found him dead from a gunshot. His wife and their three daughters, were no where to be found. It sounded fishy to me, but I'm just an observer. The officials preceded as though this was just a regular homicide. No homicide is regular, but this one had a built-in prime suspect. Finding Mrs. Winkler was 75% of the case.

The wife and children were found Thursday night, in Orange Beach, ALA. unharmed. It was soon evident, that she hadn't been removed against her will. She confessed to the shooting at first, but she later recanted her statement. I'm no detective, or even a great mystery writer. To strike out on a journey at a time like this, even looks suspicious to me. You don't have to pack up the children and drive 300 miles, to clear your head. This kind of misapplication of the law, is what I always complain about. The scales of justice, again aren't balanced here. The law is playing favorites, due to who it is. The average citizen wouldn't be treated with such kid gloves, after even being suspected of a crime. Not to mention if they were to confess. I wanted to wait until the funeral services, until I made up my mind. We must protect the innocent children, in any case. The possibility of child abuse loomed over my decision. If that was the case, the children wouldn't have been there. So whatever the situation was, it was between the preacher and his wife.

This is going to be interesting, if they let us watch. That's the plan by her attorneys I bet. Her best defense will be public sentiment. Unless the Winkler family takes a proactive stance, in keeping it fresh on the minds of the public. Something else will come up, and we will forget all about this. It was hidden way down in the Commercial Appeal on page B-9 today. The lead story in todays newspaper, was concerning Graceland being declared a national landmark.For me the flags flew up, when I saw her counsel. She has retained Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese, a tag team duo with a track record of getting people out of sticky situations. They represented actor Anthony Anderson, policewoman Yolonda Mcfadden and basketball player Jeremy Hunt. All with favorable outcomes for their clients.There are others, I just can't recall the defendants names. They're taking this case pro-bono, wonder why? Though the publicity in itself is pay. Especially if they get her a light sentence. If they get her anything short of the electric chair, their stock will go through the roof.