had said, but I began to wonder what I meant when I told you I don't hate you. of prison will be the one who receives the
clean shaven and had on clean clothes. No one." Clayton told me you were a 7th degree
Before you get started, you'll need to decide what type of vegetables you want to grow. But in 1984, her second daughter Christie was brought to the court as a witness and she identified Downs as the person who had shot at them. "Animal", because it kind of fits the way animals behave toward other animals. sooner hear it from you. She made it
There, they found Rachel's diary hidden in her closet. Downs gave birth to her fourth child during her trial. When they came to their decision, nobody seemed surprised. Do I think you are an animal? Do Babcock and Downs continue to stay in contact? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But due to the spread of COVID-19, she has started sewing face masks for kids at the children's hospital. Rachel also said the plan was to eventually kill her little sister Brianna because Rachel "wouldn't be able to take care of her. In the recorded confession, Diane is sitting with her arms crossed, wearing a floral shirt. Diane called her daughter difficult, almost as if she's laying the groundwork for the police to understand why she did it. DOCTOR CARL PETERSON GUN
problem. Downs had affairs with a few of her colleagues, which resulted in the birth of Stephen Daniel "Danny" Downs in December 1979. Yes his
According to Diane, she was afraid that if she asked Mark to leave, he would kill himself. and said, "The cops will never bother me." He said, she went without a fight.. The outlet reports that Steven accepted the child even though he was not the biological father. Susan Smith did confess and I believe showed remorse and deeply regretted what she'd done. The following are open letters I have
She then ran away from home and married husband, Steven Downs, in 1973, with whom she had . who shot Diane Downs and her children? They told me you liked the name "Barb" the best, but I kind of like the name
Today, she remains in prison. Downs was obsessed with her former lover, who had broken up due to her unethical demands. I had a phone call from one of your old buddies yesterday so
Around the same time, Downs began a passionate affair with a married co-worker named Robert "Nick" Knickerbocker. She claimed she had been molested by her father as a child. Regarding daughter Sarah, Diane said she didn't look that bad and the only guilt expressed was not taking her to the ER sooner. Tonight's episode of '20/20' will examine her life and those who knew her. like an idol to him. He said, "Yeah, they have a
in shaking her butt around like she owned the place." questions to ask you and I think there are some things you would like to say to
but before I ever met him, Fran was sure he wanted to talk to me about the
According to a witness's statement, Downs was driving slowly that night, which contradicted what Downs had stated earlier. You don't have to worry about law enforcement in Eugene, they won't bother you.
I was a nervous wreck, you know. You know Jim, I've
Would love your thoughts, please comment. ", Rachel Staudte interrogation by Det. She's been called "evil" and "the . I remember a stop sign and just a short
said it was like someone operated on you and took your backbone out. perhaps it's time to talk a little more. Recently, speaking to ABC, she said that her life is back on track and is really happy with the way her life has turned out. BLOOD SPATTER
What about lies by witnesses in court? Following this, Downs was convicted of murder and attempt to murder after the prosecutors argued that she was obsessed with a man who did not want kids and thus shot her children. Christie later clearly stated that her mother, Downs, had shot them. He said when he asked
An often cited lack of visual remorse was a big part of what led to her conviction. There were bloodstains inside her car, but the driver's seat looked clean. written to James Clair Haynes: We've met before, but we never had the opportunity to talk
ten years to talk to someone about this." of Cheryl Downs. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. There's something else Clayton told me and
With 2021 in full swing, many gardeners are looking for new varieties of plants to grow. You would go off into
SALEM, Ore - The parole board took less than 30 minutes deliberating the possible parole of Diane Downs. Several people told me you had a couple of nicknames. One TV anchor in Eugene in reviewing the case, states that Downs shed "nary a tear". Why did
The book had details of Downs' life and murder trial based on accounts by her friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and daughter Christie who had identified her as the shooter. He's
(British Columbia) - On May 19, 1983, Elizabeth Diane Downs and her three small children were shot on a country road near Springfield, Oregon. YOU BE THE JURY. Not retired detective Doug Welsh . Rachel was sentenced to two life prison terms plus 20 years, but will be eligible for parole after 42 years. However, the most crucial statement that led to her arrest was that of her daughter Christie, who identified Downs as the culprit. She had a bullet wound in the arm, and the three kids in the back of the blood-soaked car had all been shot at close range. grandchildren. Downs seemed calm, which the investigators found strange, especially for someone who had lost her child. It's a mess. SOCIOPATH
In 1984, Downs was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Downs, born Elizabeth Diane Frederickson, was a 27-year-old divorced postal worker when she pulled up outside a hospital in Oregon in May 1983. After a 20-second silence, Diane softly utters, "I didn't know what else to do.". Toward the end of the year, Downs finally got an offer of surrogacy. She named the girl Amy., Amy was initially under the custody of the State of Oregon and later adopted. DD and SS were both pursuing men who did not want to be involved with a woman who had children. She continues to hint to Russ Phillips, Danny's father, that she might marry him sometime. people that you shot my daughter and her children, you probably don't even know
Diane starts calling herself a "horrible mother" because she "knew they were drinking antifreeze." His 1998 Death Is Still a Mystery, Here's an Update on Where Accused Sex Trafficker Peter Nygrd Is Now. The book was adapted into a TV movie of the same name, aired in 1989. He recalled the day the convicted felon showed up at his doorstep. Diane further stated that friends told her she should kick Mark out. Steve knew he was not the father but accepted the child anyway. ", In March 2015, Rachel plead guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testifying against Diane if she ever went to trial. me and some questions you would like to ask me. was, "Like cocaine man." what
In the Bible, it says that all the promises
She then drove them to the 'McKenzie-Willamette Hospital,' where Cheryl was pronounced dead. made sense to me that he was indicating you ran someone off the road there. Fredrickson claims that he believes that the bushy-hairy man shot the children. The gun owned by Diane Downs turned up in a drug raid in Perris, California where a detective involved in the case, Dick Tracy, had been employed prior to his move to Oregon. weapons, don't you?" Following the crimes, she made claims to police that a man had attempted to carjack her and had shot the children. Downs was convicted of shooting her three children: Danny, Cheryl, and Christie in Springfield, Oregon 37 years ago. Mulching and Watering so now we know you sold stolen merchandise and automatic weapons, you also
prison totally exonerated of all charges. The paper was blank, but FBI lab tests revealed the indentation of the address of the house that someone had written on a piece of paper on top of the blank sheet, according to the Associated Press. Diane is asked what she would say to Sarah, whose was permanently damaged after being poisoned. you sold automatic weapons and I know the difference between automatic weapons
Why did she do it? CHRISTIE DOWNS DEPUTY
he came to all the drug parties. Downs, who was convicted 35 years ago of shooting her three children in one of the most notorious murder cases in Oregon history, believes the novel coronavirus has already rolled through the. strange thing that I didn't even know that Clayton had been married. "I knew within 30 minutes of talking with that woman that she was guilty": Surgeon who helped save one of Diane Downs' kids in 1983 after she shot her recalls chilling interaction. May 14, 2010 -- On June 17, 1984, Diane Downs was found guilty of shooting her three children, killing one. Well that stopped me right in my
Authorities believe that Diane shot herself in the arm after.. Of her three children, one died immediately after the shootout. Diane Staudte interrogation by Det. ROY PONDDEVIANT
I haven't shared this with anyone, but after my grandchildren were shot, Clayton
Elizabeth Diane Downs talks about her conviction for killing her 7 year old daughter and wounding two of her other children in Springfield, Ore., during an interview at the Correctional Institute . I'm still troubled about why you would shoot my little
Diane Downs was convicted of the May 1983 murder of her daughter and attempted murders of her other two children. Let's take a little time and recall what
Doesn't Recall Speaking With Mayor. Clayton asked me if I had ever
I was searching for that blood tie., She goes on to say, The first letter I wrote Diane, I must have written 100 times, she says. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More on abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: twitter.com/abc GOOD MORNING. Diane Downs, the woman who had shot her three children, killing one is trending as she has opened up about her life in jail during the coronavirus pandemic. Heres what you need to know: Jim Pex, a former criminalist with the Oregon State Police Crime Detection Lab, explains how he used dolls & strings to help the 1983 investigation into whether Diane Downs herself shot her three children. There's something Clayton told me about the business you
I've screwed up my whole family." While Diane's confession was cold yet somewhat remorseful (even though she later said it was a false confession that was forced out of her), Rachel's confession was chilling. Because she didn't like her children. She also claimed she was carjacked and the kids were taken with the car. Market data provided by Factset. Today I'm
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Where is Diane Downs today? Learning about her mother had affected her greatly and she was psychological distress. She shot her three children but claimed that she was carjacked and that her children were shot by a stranger. It
The jail has 3,000 inmates, and a number of them are said to have complaints of headaches, extreme fatigue, cough and tightness in the chest and are being treated for a common cold. She was denied parole in December 2008 and again in December 2010. west. There was never a motive. Cheryl Lynn Downs was seven years
never done drugs in my life and so out of curiosity I asked if Mr. Horton was doing Methamphetamine and Clayton responded, "No, man. The first one to
In tonights 20/20, Seifer admits he should have turned her in, but blames his inability to do so on his heroin use at the time. prison because of the information you provide, the bank will be instructed to
Diane also couldn't stand Mark, who didn't have a steady job but was instead in a band. in prison in Salem right now." May 13, 2010, 7:54 AM. Diane Downs has served over 30 years for a crime she vows not to have committed. Watch "My Mother's Sins" tonight at 9|8c on ABC! Headless Body of Missing Model Found in Refrigerator of Hong Kong Slaughter House as Police Arrest Ex-Husband and Father-In-Law, Who Was Jack Snyder? Downs will be eligible for the next application in 2020. Tonights 20/20 will feature an interview with Dianes youngest child, Becky Babcock. Since you are telling everyone you
doing the rich man's stuff." tracks and I began an adamant denial of any such comment. I introduced myself
okay for you to be here, but don't go into that room over there," and you
enforcement officials? When he was interrogated, Nick revealed Downs's obsession with him. When it came my time to burn, I was just going to tell the truth and get it over with, he said. Notice how she says "for what she went through" and not "for what I did." Whether you live in Las Cruces or Atlanta, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your tomato plants survive the heat and continue producing. HOME
results in her being set free, I will pay the reward for that too Once again,
It will be tough getting used to the changes, the entry read, but everything will work out., Rachel apparently agreed to help poison her father, but had some reservations about killing Sarah and Shaun. On July 11, 1987, Downs escaped the 'Oregon Women's Correctional Center of the Oregon Department of Corrections.' The test reports suggested that she was intelligent but also psychotic. Market data provided by Factset. In the final moments of Diane's confession, she says she regrets doing what she did. Distractify is a registered trademark. We didn't get
He killed him, man." Downs began a relationship with Steve Downs, whom she had met in high school. hate what you did. I believe that too. Something I have learned is Clayton is dead and I also learned
Okay, Jim,
discuss why my prayers aren't being answered with my wife. Jim, he really had a hard time
SEARCH LETTERS TO JAMES HAYNES MURDER WEAPON. Let's consider another aspect. After being captured, Downs received an additional five years in prison. There, she was expelled for promiscuity, according to Thought Co. children alone. In 1983, Diane Downs drove into E.R. Seifer said Downs was going to grab a BB gun and just go suicide by cop but he talked her out of it. black belt in karate and he respected your skills. On May 19, 1983, Downs shot her three children: Stephen, Cheryl, and Christie. Post Office. The children stayed with her, her parents, Steve, and Dannys father, in rotation. send you a check for. His
Florida Teacher Suspended After He Made White Students Act as Servants For Black Students, Who Was Abby Choi? After high school, she joined the Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College. Despite the mountains of evidence piled against her, Downs, to this day, claims she isnt responsible for the shootings. Despite her parents' disapproval, she continued the affair. The fruits of this plant are large and can weigh over one pound. One died, one was left paralyzed and one made a full recovery and testified in court against her mother. Seifer tells 20/20, So I walk downstairs, still a little bit bleary-eyed, and she [Downs] said, Could I stay? And I said Why not? and I went back upstairs to sleep.. Diane Downs claimed that her car had been hijacked near Springfield, Oregon, and a stranger had shot them. She shot her three children but claimed that she was carjacked and that her children were shot by a stranger. You've even said that yourself. He told me you were a father figure to him, but
either. She learnt about her biological mother when she was 11 years old through her babysitter. He said that Downs could have even murdered his wife. Downs escaped the Oregon Womens Correctional Center on July 11, 1987 after scaling the fence while guards were not looking. ", Rachel and Diane were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of assault. Diane Downs (seen here in 1989) escaped the Oregon Women's Correctional Center on July 11, 1987. 1981- February- Diane meets with a psychiatrist in Phoenix, AZ. Also Known As: Elizabeth Diane Frederickson, Spouse/Ex-: Steve Downs (m. 1973 div. The Diane Downs case is well-known and infamous; she's accused of shooting her three children along a roadway in Springfield, Oregon on May 19, 1983. Legal Statement. Although he diagnoses a "histrionic personality disorder," Diane is accepted as a surrogate mother candidate. because you usually went around in your 'grubbies'. In 1983, Downs rushed her three children to an Emergency Room in Oregon, claiming that they had been shot by a bushy-haired man, according to Inside Edition. In 1994, Downs was transferred to the 'California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.' Clayton was just full of
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DD was an absolute enigma. His response was, "No man! so special about that room and I guess Diane was too, because according to
old so why would he brag that he did such a horrendous thing? All Rights Reserved. She was 9 at this time. clear she was afraid of you and didn't want anyone in her family to talk to me. That was a bit
Elizabeth Diane Downs ( ne Frederickson; born August 7, 1955) is an American criminal who murdered her daughter and attempted to murder her other two children near Springfield, Oregon, in May 1983. That's where she is right now, behind bars, but this year, in 2020, there is a possibility of her being released on parole. In 1981, Diane Downs began working as a postal carrier for the U.S. Then Lane County Department Officer Doug Welch told Inside Edition in 1989, From the beginning it was wrong Here was a woman who was completely apathetic about the welfare of her kids. house I went to and a young woman came to the door. My
someone in front of her. Well that stopped me right there, because I
Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. However, investigators suspected her story on several grounds. Clayton said about the night when Diane and a friend from the Post Office came
Clayton seemed to like to use the word "Like" for
One thing you should know is that Clayton respected you. looked just like you. or redistributed. She attended the 'Moon Valley High School' in Phoenix. Find out on tonights episode of ABC News 20/20 airing tonight on ABC at 9pm ET/PT>, Diane Downs: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. In 1986, the prosecutor in the case, Fred Hugi, and his wife, Joanne, adopted Christie and Danny Downs. Diane Downs shot her 3 kids and claimed they were shot by a man during an attempted carjacking. Downs was sentenced in 1984 to prison for life plus 50 years for shooting her three children and killing one in 1983, ABC News reported. Investigators later found that Downs had called Nick from the hospital. "I showered, slept for 4 hours, woke up and drank water, then went back to sleep for 16 more hours. You were kind of
In 1984, Downs was convicted and sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years. "It was not what you'd call a good marriage," she told him. Ive always been so intrigued by Diane Downs in particular. Lies by law
She gave birth to her fourth child in 1984, a month after her trial. I woke up this morning and started thinking about Diane. talk to was her mother. The only eight-ball I ever knew about was on a pool table. Just ask him to forgive you and he
Let me clarify that statement. owned before the shooting on May 19, 1983. Soon they turned their sights onto Rachel's 26-year-old autistic brother Shaun, killing him as well. and her children, why did you confess to your friends and family that you did? She claimed her innocence during her first application for parole in 2008, stating that she and her children were shot by a "bushy-haired stranger.". Downs is said to have started feeling tired and sick with symptoms of coronavirus but opted to go on with her daily routine and reported to work every day. Clayton told me when he went to see you the day after the shooting you were
What Clayton told me was: "Diane came
Why would James Haynes confess to his friends and family that he is the person
Clayton then told me you stopped her and said, "It's
you said you hadn't. the other was "Barb" and everyone would always say, "Barb, as in barbed wire." justice system put the right person in prison.
"I've screwed up everybody. On a fateful night in May 1983, she rushed to the emergency ward of a hospital in Oregon with the body of 7-year-old Cheryl and severely wounded 8-year-old Christie and 3-year-old Danny. I knew what I
that Diane Downs is innocent and will set her free from
McAmis. What you did to my
Clayton, before the night was over Diane was in that room. Actor Farrah Fawcett portrayed Downs in the movie. Same rules apply. "Rachel wouldn't hurt a fly," she told him. But, we can't help but notice that a few key individuals of her "family," so to speak, didn't give those insightful interviews. friends, Jim Haynes is proud of what he did. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The first question I have is: If you didn't shoot my daughter
said you would disappear for several days at a time. As of 2010, she was housed in the 'Valley State Prison for Women. Diane Downs bore none of those most basic signs of evidence, yet she was still convicted. Stephen Downs (known as Danny), 3, Cheryl, 7, and Christie, 8, were shot in the May 19, 1983 attack. Police would soon come to learn that Downs, herself, was responsible for the shootings, which resulted in the death of Cheryl, who was 7 at the time. The mother of three has claimed since 1983 that she did not shoot her children and said that a bushy-haired man jumped in front of her car and shot them all. $100.000.00. Do you have
nightmares? There are many people who really cared about you. There is a way to correct that. In 1974, Downs gave birth to their first child, Christie. the cops will never bother you. McAmis said, "You knew Diane, that they were drinking antifreeze, because you were giving it to them." to talk to me, go to:
Her second parole application was rejected on December 10, 2010. pointed to a room where the door was closed. If you want
I was curious about what was
person to person. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Let's say that you know there was a
So that leaves me with a
Clayton also told me you liked to dynamite mail boxes. She then made pleas on the news for the safe return or her children before finally tearfully confessing to the murders. Clayton also told me that
I have some things I need to say to you and some
One was "Animal" and
Babcock was born while Diane was incarcerated. and semi-automatic weapons so I corrected him and said, "You mean semi-automatic
God loves you
He said
need to make peace with God and get away from devil worship. Wayne Seifer told 20/20 for theupcoming special on Downs that he was addicted to heroin when the single mother turned up at his door. That puzzled me, because I had
She and Chris showed no remorse for the loss of their children. their 25 years after the shooting story on May 19, 2008 you went into hiding. McAmis asks about is Diane's marriage to Mark. Rachel further said, "Sarah was equally unneeded. It also doe, Start Gardening This Summer and Reap the Rewards | Successful Harvesting for Beginners, Gardening is a rewarding experience that brings with it many benefits, from improved physical and mental health to the joy of harvesting fresh produce. the table with the composite right there in front of you. More important is you
He tried to
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All rights reserved. old so why would he brag that he did such a horrendous thing? faith in God. read the affidavit his wife gave to the Federal Public Defenders and she said
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Downs then went back to her parents. I heard that after the Register Guard Newspaper did
somebody there." However, her constant nagging, that he should leave his wife, suffocated Nick. She was recaptured and has gone on to be the subject of a book and made-for-TV movie. Mulching is an effective way to keep the root zone cool and moist, while watering more frequently will also help keep the plant from getting too dry. of God are yes and I believe that. manufactured Methamphetamine and sold it, and to top it all off, you go around
and said, "The cops will never bother me." He
I hate what you did and you
You need to sign
provide the information that gets Diane out of prison is the one who will get
and confess to this awful thing you have done. Downs went to a home where Seifer was living with two friends. DIANE DOWNS: MURDERER OR VICTIM. Once the police were informed of Diane and Rachel's possible involvement in the crimes, they brought Diane in for questioning. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. we were going up to Clayton's house, coming out of Junction City headed
She reveals to Det. ), Downs was eventually found at the home of her cellmates husband, Wayne Seifer. Inside Edition writes, [Christie] said that her mom stopped the car, walked to the trunk, got something out, and then reached inside the window and shot her and her siblings. Like machine guns." how many people you have told about it. shooting. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove herself and her three children to an emergency room in Springfield, Oregon, saying she had been shot by a "bushy-haired man" who had tried to steal her car on. Tomatoes are a great choice for beginners as they're easy to care for and c, Tips for Successful Tomato Farming in Hot and Humid Climates, Tomato farming in hot and humid climates can be a challenge, but with the right preparation and care, you can still have a successful harvest. like my daughter. one who will get the check. All rights reserved. perhaps I shouldn't be surprised at anything. In 1984, she was sentenced to life in prison. It turned out the person I wanted to
I'm telling you Jim, that young woman went totally
I shouldve turned her in, but I didnt, Seifer said. I didnt see a sober minute My only job was to keep her there; keep her from going out and harming anybody. with 3 kids bleeding in backseat. today. Since she was 16, Downs was in a relationship with Steven Downs, whom she promised to stay loyal to while at Bible College. Cheryl died; the other two children survived, but they suffered terrible wounds - according . the issue was not challenged by James Jagger, the attorney for the defense. you if you had read the article about the shooting in the Register Guard yet,
The youngest daughter, 9-year-old Brianna, was evidently left untouched by her mother and sister. First, they killed Mark Staudte, Diane's husband and Rachel's father. the bridge and it
"I didnt want another one to die in the house, she told McAmis, "because houses are nasty after somebodys died in it." She told Det. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. justice system put the right person in prison. No, I don't. Not evidence, not scientific proof. Downs briefly attended Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in Orange, California but was forced to leave after just one year for "promiscuous behaviour". Copyright 2023 Distractify. McAmis asked Diane if Rachel was involved in the murders. Christie, her 8-year-old daughter, lost so much blood that she had a stroke,and her 3-year-old son, Danny, was paralyzed. Diane Downs was born on August 7, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona. On a fateful night in May 1983, she rushed to the emergency ward of a hospital . For more information, please see our The Oregon Parole Board. grandchildren must always be there in your mind. are the one who murdered Cheryl, I have another question for you. One of Downs fellow inmates gave her the address of the home, 20/20 reported. Contact me at
you aren't there anymore. and you need him more than you realize. "I've screwed up everybody. going to tell you the same thing, I don't hate you and I don't hate Clayton
There was a slight incline just before
Now I'm not so sure I liked Clayton, but at least
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