The hospital has to be proven negligent but if they are not forthright then it takes a lot of power and money to sue. IF Nancy told the doctor she thought her husband was poisoning her, then why didnt he call the police and test her for it? I wondered, instead, what twisted passion had carried him through the months of premeditation, through the hours of her retching at home, through the days of her decline and death. I was a patient at Dallas Presbyterian who was poisoned with arsenic. It wasnt a third party because: That never happened. Richard did not need Nancys help at Harvard. . And so Richard was arrested, tried, and convictedand sentenced to life in prison. She passed away on the 14th of January 1991. You also dont accidentally forge documents. Follow your gut feelingand live! Give the predator two more victims. In 1991 Nancy Dillard Lyon, daughter of a powerful Dallas real estate tycoon, was murdered, poisoned with arsenic. It would behoove people to actually read the trial transcripts and think. Sociopaths are pathological liars and will lie to the bitter end unless there is something in it for them to be truthful. So many people in this day and age afraid to do or say anything. Often, a hunch/bad feeling about the defendant wins out over lack of evidence. Coercion much? My state is only slightly better. Maybe devote your energy in volunteering for needy children and adults people who matter. 38Or a stranger and show you hospitality? I will never believe, as some suggested, that his tears were just a ploy to win the jurys sentiments. It wasnt clear what type of poison he used on that occasion. Who cares if There is no PHYSICAL evidence that directly links Richard to sneaking poison into his wifes beverages. The truth of that could mean that there was other, more compelling, evidence to convince the jury (As there was). If I understand you correctly, youre wondering how I got your name. Required fields are marked *. Dick Lyin. Nancy's brother became convinced her adulterous husband, Richard, was responsible. The SEC moved rapidly and filed their suit in early 2014. And their current story of accidental death is beyond ridiculous. There is still the chance Genene Jones will be released if she is not convicted of another childs murder. My belief is that she committed suicide and framed her husband so he wouldnt be able to get custody of their children. Arsenic kills quickly in sufficient dose. Or thirsty and give you something to drink? A jury convicted him of first-degree murder, and Lyon began a life sentence at the W.F. Richard Lying is not getting out ever hahahaha Hes still in prison, according to the Texas DOC. I dont agree that, in the USA, juries are more likely to wrongfully acquit than convict. He produced diary entries detailing childhood sexual abuse Nancys brother had allegedly perpetrated against her. This narrative has been spewed for decades and portrayed in film in addition to being plastered all over the Internet.. Tami Ayn Gaisford, Richards girlfriend, testified that Richard had told her that Nancy died from a rare fatal blood disease more proof that he was a liar. Thanks again! To actually say it was accidental? I didnt state there couldnt have been a third-party. And this website/belief/him takes up a very large part of your life, doesnt it? She loved him unconditionally and he latched onto her for his own gain. We in Connecticut who know him and his family, maintain that he is innocent. Chemical Engineering Co., where Richard claimed the arsenic came from, said that the receipts it issued to customers looked nothing like the one Richard presented; it was fabricated evidence. Nice playacting. At the trial, internist Dr. Ali Bagheri noted that Richard was "smiling, joking, and laughing" with hospital staff members during his wife's emergency room visit. I was a 15 year old working in the lawn and garden section of a Target-like store in the midwest and I was starving halfway into my shift. . Its not like any sane person would go knocking on their door (other than possible reporters, that is). Or naked and give you clothing? Burial. Ha, ha, ha. I bet you that Friends of Richard Lyon are either one or both of his daughters, or someone hes dating or doing a sweetheart hustle on from jail (a common hustle where inmates answer singles ads and con women into sending them money). He was cruel and callous in watching her slowly die! She also shut him off from their joint bank accounts. But Im not as pessimistic as you that theyre composed of such fools What would you have instead? There was no proof that Richard had any arsenic, Nancy had no arsenic in her stomach, there was no arsenic found in any of the food or in the house, the pill bottles did not contain poison nor Richards fingerprints, and they were found over six months after Richard left the condo (which the police had access to) and the condo was owned by a friend of Tramwell Crowe. May he never walk free again. Theres always SOME person that stands by the killer, especially one that cleans up nice. This scenario was found less likely than that she was poisoned which is reasonable and with which I agree. Nancy's closest family was not as respectable as they seemed. Or put it in her own beverage and then drink it. 39When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?, 40And the King will say, I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!. Given the terrible death he inflicted on their mother, Id be surprised (but certainly wouldnt judge them; when theyve lost one, the other, however poor, may be better than none). A Husband Tries to Mess with TexasWriters Block, (Forensic Files). It creates tunnel vision, and isnt even close to reliable. No evidence? But if junks put it, you get junk out One FF ep showed that junk science and prosecutorial failure to disclose exculpatory evidence caused wrongful conviction. A serpent? Their decision to change their names is definitely understandable. All the evidence against him and he still wont fess up to his crime. The architect thought he had all the angles covered. In a Texas Monthly story, Gayle Golden wrote about Nancy and Richards early years: At Harvard, they had teamed up on all their projects, working through the night until collapsing together in the single bed they shared. 12 People Found Him Guilty, Due To Tremendous Amount Of Evidence. Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Richard deserves to be paroled and returned to CT to his family, or what is left of it. Then the police found a shocking note which Nancy wrote accusing her older brother Bill of sexually abusing her as a child. That alone says it all and yes read about many times. Granted, that makes him a disgusting person but not necessarily a murderer.. Guess the daughters, Anna and Allison really do wish to be left alone: neither one appears to support FORL/Cathy in their fathers conspiracy-steeped innocence. Neither does the Innocence Project. Lies, thievery, and in this case cold blooded murder. youre insane, just like him. This was not a slam-dunk but was the most likely of all the explanations, which the court found so likely as to reach the threshold of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Doubt they believe he is innocent since they took their moms surname Dillard. As for the NY Times article about the arsenic in the wood, both the wife and the husband in that article had high arsenic levels. Ive also had a lot of death around me. I saw him yesterday. Maybe The doctors there refused to acknowledge the poisoning because it was a fantasy, self-administered due to mental illness, or a myriad other possibilities. Im sure youve had many more affairs in the Prison showers, but not with good looking bimbos lol. As a police rep on one FF ep commented of a conviction the case of which was re-tried, resulting in acquittal, said: What do you say? Amazing that Richard nor the cleaning company did not find them. Thats the problem Perhaps youre implying that too many Americans are stupid, so unfit to serve. I hope he rots slowly where he is. Invite friends and neighbors over to watch. There are 100 others that say a different story. All of that was a lie written in Nancys diary by Richard. Richard never denied the affair and has done his penance for it. 1. I say keep the arrogant a hole in prison indefinitely. But nobody. Richard Lyon's trial took place on December 2nd, 1991 and ended on January 19, 1992. In my opinion (this is an opinion), Richard is guilty, based on the facts that I am aware of from the trial transcripts and the evidence presented. Preyed upon her. After seeing the evidence, youd have to be an idiot to believe Richard, if youre thinking in your right mind. I no longer wondered if he had killed her. Perhaps that would prove that either her brother killed her or that Nancy was so distraught over the bad memories she took her own life. And this isnt based on sensationalism. Adultery and greed are characteristics of the young ladys husband. They took three hours to find Richard Lyon guilty of first-degree murder. They even put a picture of an owl on an FBIs most wanted poster. Personally, I think that any statements given by the victim SHOULD be admitted in court; the defence can attack credibility, just like any other witness. But I doubt that that would have succeeded here. Ive had some people drop me hints/clues. Next parole date is 2/2026. So glad to hear they are both doing well and that their mothers design talent was passed down thanks much for writing in! Richard began an affair with a coworker named Tami Ayn Gaisford around 1989. If the hospital did, I believe they are legally required to notify the police: they cannot avoid this if they may be the origin of the poisoning. Some days one would rather take ones chances with the poisoner. Sa. Richard is innocent. Lyon later admitted to buying some poisons, for killing fire ants in his yard, he said. Maybe his gf gave him soap on the rope? On, no, that was Richard. Interesting. And lets not forget the poison-filled capsules Nancy had, or the matching empty capsules found in his apartment! As a mother of a son, this case and others are examples of how the rich can control the justice system. The truth will come out; however, due to blog posts like these and series like Forensic Files, it makes it more difficult. I have watched MANY juries convict for murder on VERY little evidence. . His evil can suffocate him, for all i know, it would be only minus one scum to live on societys tax payers income as he deserved death. He is innocent. And you know this how? Michigan lacks the death penalty but life usually means life without an outright exoneration. You have a relationship with him, dont you? I would have cooked, cleaned, take care of my life. All I know is what commenters have said that both daughters grew up to be accomplished adults. Something just didnt seem right watching the family as they gathered. 1) Vitamins/capsules that Nancy took contained poison. If Lyon had been a Texan cop, he may have gotten only 20 years for murder as Joseph Kent McGowen did. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. But he did not kill his wife. My mom, my dad, my stepfather, all my grandparents, my exs mother, my friends siblings. But the money hadnt spoiled Nancy. The rich and powerful can accomplish anything they want, even to frame an innocent man. 100 times the normal level of arsenic in her body suggests that much was consumed but over a long period. The BEST example is Michael Morton https://www.innocenceproject.org/cases/michael-morton/. He is right where he belongs and that is in prison. Granted, that makes him a disgusting person but not necessarily a murderer. If she were framing the husband, she could have done it rather quicker and hence less painfully. My comments will be based upon trial evidence. Im Surprised He Didnt Get The Death Penalty!! Nancy would get sick/notice a bad taste/powder in drinks supplied to her by Richard. A grim-looking Richard showed up on Goldens doorstep in January 1991 to ask if she and her husband would look after his daughters while he took Nancy to the emergency room. Sweet deal? But did the evidenc Lili: How terrible that you were poisoned, and I hope you have properly recovered. I realize that some people think youre innocent unless you leave a full video diary detailing your actions. figure it out. His counter theory that Nancy was poisoned by arsenic while building a play house made of CCA-treated lumber is absurd, as surely their children would have been sickened, among other things. he could inherit her money and status in the community Interesting thought, that predators are stealing status, along with material spoils. Nancy Dillard Lyon was a very successful real estate development project manager from a wealthy family. But, tell me: Why else was she clasping owl feathers and her own hair in her hand??? Never loved her. Your email address will not be published. Folks, its Camelot. The truth is, there is just far too much that cant be explained away. Juries lean towards conviction, they do not assume innocence as they are supposed to. I wish I had more time and money to pursue his innocence, but I do not. IF Nancy told the doctor she thought her husband was poisoning her, then why didnt he call the police and test her for it? Id have thought there should be a protocol about this but can imagine there isnt or wasnt (ie, it may not be that uncommon that people sick with potentially substance-attributable symptoms wrongly claim theyve been poisoned by another). His blame-the-victim strategy was rejected by the Texas court at his murder trial. Anna is now a dentist in the Dallas area. Texas also has convicted several innocent people though Lyon is not one of these. But if you werent born in North America, which I suspect you werent, since you seem mystified by the serpent (not to mention your name placing your birth elsewhere), it would be a confusing argument. I can tell. Note: It may well serve anyone positively to refuse to eat or drink anything offered or prepared by a soon-to-be-ex. One could wonder about the so called experts evidence in view of the high profile and influence of the victims family in the city. I watched Richard cry as the letter was read. Perhaps others can cite examples. 2. At the trial, prosecutor Jerri Sims called on a handwriting expert who could see the small differences between Richards and Nancys handwriting. Ive seen many calm killers (and regular people who were lying) who passed, and many worried, freaked out victims whove failed. They MAY make his attempt to cheat the law by murder a little more plausible, but you press them too much. When you look at the FACTS, I cant think of any reason for this, other than an owl attack, which DOES happen; maybe the owl had just laid eggs. Justice is not served when the powerful can corrupt the system. For all I know, you are a suspect trying to keep all eyes on Richard. She passed away in 2009. Slither back into your holes, snakes. Not all cases are such. He MUST have done SOMETHING for the police to be looking at him, sometimes before the person is even charged? Your email address will not be published. During an 8-year marriage, the ambitious Nancy had juggled a successful career with motherhood after giving birth to the couple's two daughters. Cathy: Thank you: shall read tonight (am in UK so some difference in time!). As FF presents it, theres little doubt Lyons guilty. But most people have NEVER been stuck in an elevator. I suggest you watch, Life After Life, the Michael Morton story. If Nancy had done so, chances are she would still be with us. . William Dillard, Jr. and his wife Mary Helen raised Anna and Allison. Eves belief that he was poisoning her either suggests he may have been (with other circumstantial evidence) or she was framing him. Elvis? But did the evidence support this conviction?<br /> <br /> Mystery novelist A. W. Gray made his nonfiction debut . A detective noted that upon being informed that Nancy had passed away from poisoning, Richard Lyon didnt ask any questions. Lyons claims that his absence from the home on the day his wife became seriously ill is his alibi, when in fact he might have added poison to any one of numerous substances in the house that his wife could have ingested. Thats all for this post. Thats assuming Cathy is a real person, and not Richard himself. Nancy was almost 30 by the time they graduated in 1981. Have people from all over the world. As Richard had hoped, Bill Dillard . And there was something to gain from Nancys death: a $500,000 life insurance payout. One was her psychiatrist/psychologist. Her husband claimed she purchased the poison to get rid of some fire ants in her yard. And who are you may I ask? As we seen many times. They came from different worlds. This murderous scumbag should NEVER be granted parole. Tim, thanks so much for the kind words about the blog! Perhaps we should have a new category of not guilty by reason of successful cover-up.. Richard Lyon suffered from addictions to alcohol and sex. He concluded that Richard was the one who wrote that to try and cover up his crime. Or is it supposedly the pressure treated wood? Smart move on the states side. Is there a link to read about him in prison? Nancy Dillard Lyon, daughter of a Dallas real estate tycoon, reached the heartrending conclusion that her marriage to husband Richard, whom she met when they were both grad students at Harvard, was over. No fingerprints. Thank you. 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