murder with camaro enthusiast

lil_red_v6 · 02-23-2011, 11:29 AM

EDIT.
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/camaro-exp...illance-video/

A murder case is one step closer to being solved thanks to expert testimony provided by a Camaro enthusiast. Casey McCarthy, a Chevrolet salesperson and editor/technical columnist for the Camaro Generations of Sacramento club newsletter was able to positively identify the red 2001 Camaro of Ernest Scherer III. Scherer is accused of murdering his parents for financial gain. The Pleasanton Patch has provided coverage of the legal proceedings in the Scherer case.

In testimony worthy of an episode of CSI, McCarthy was able to provide detailed information on the various models, features and colors of the fourth generation Camaro. Surveillance cameras recorded a Camaro matching the description of Scherer III’s entering the Castlewood Country Club Community on March 7th, 2008 at approximately 8pm and leaving less than 5 hours later on the night of murders.

McCarthy concluded that the car in the video was a post 1998 model due to the body style and other features. Also, he was able to determine that the car in the surveillance video, based on the reflection in the rear window, was in fact a convertible. The car caught on the video featured aftermarket wheels and brighter headlights like the Camaro police seized from Scherer. These aftermarket items allowed McCarthy to positively identify the car in the video as the Camaro belonging to Scherer even though the license plate was not legible in the videos, no matter how many times the “enhance” button was clicked.

just saw this,

3min3m2 · 02-23-2011, 11:30 AM

?? links to a new thread??

IROCanSS · 02-23-2011, 11:31 AM

FAIL

Steve Dallas · 02-23-2011, 11:32 AM

I just saw a link to a new thread as well

SSLarry · 02-23-2011, 11:32 AM

He pasted the wrong link. Give him a chance to fix it.

cab2g · 02-23-2011, 11:34 AM

That site is blocked for me. Can somebody copy the content and paste it here?

slick rick · 02-23-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

That site is blocked for me. Can somebody copy the content and paste it here?

copy/pasted

Quote:

Camaro Expert Links Suspect’s Car With Surveillance Video

A murder case is one step closer to being solved thanks to expert testimony provided by a Camaro enthusiast. Casey McCarthy, a Chevrolet salesperson and editor/technical columnist for the Camaro Generations of Sacramento club newsletter was able to positively identify the red 2001 Camaro of Ernest Scherer III. Scherer is accused of murdering his parents for financial gain. The Pleasanton Patch has provided coverage of the legal proceedings in the Scherer case.

In testimony worthy of an episode of CSI, McCarthy was able to provide detailed information on the various models, features and colors of the fourth generation Camaro. Surveillance cameras recorded a Camaro matching the description of Scherer III’s entering the Castlewood Country Club Community on March 7th, 2008 at approximately 8pm and leaving less than 5 hours later on the night of murders.

McCarthy concluded that the car in the video was a post 1998 model due to the body style and other features. Also, he was able to determine that the car in the surveillance video, based on the reflection in the rear window, was in fact a convertible. The car caught on the video featured aftermarket wheels and brighter headlights like the Camaro police seized from Scherer. These aftermarket items allowed McCarthy to positively identify the car in the video as the Camaro belonging to Scherer even though the license plate was not legible in the videos, no matter how many times the “enhance” button was clicked.

Despite having restored many Camaros, five years of membership with CGS (Camaro Generation of Sacramento), being the editor and technical columnist of the CGS newsletter and owning five Camaros (from 1984 to 2010 models), defense attorney Richard Foxhall requested that McCarthy’s testimony be struck from the record. Foxhall claimed that McCarthy did not posses any certification as a Camaro expert. Judge Jeffrey Horner cited a preliminary trial hearing where McCarthy’s testimony was included and despite not having to follow past precedent, he would again allow McCarthy’s testimony.

Based on the depth of information McCarthy provided on the fourth generation cars Judge Horner stated that this knowledge was not at all common and considered McCarthy an expert. “An expert is not confined to those who have advanced degrees,” said Judge Horner in response to Foxhall’s attempts to discredit McCarthy’s status.

BlaSSt Off · 02-23-2011, 11:43 AM

It is a story about a Camaro enthusiast/car salesman identified a guys Camaro in a video as the same one drivin by a suspect.

toesuf94 · 02-23-2011, 11:47 AM

So the lesson here is: get a rental or steal a car when you plan on offing somebody?

I hope the guy gets what he deserves. Killers and thieves SUCK.

TOMS1SS · 02-23-2011, 08:46 PM

Hahaha badass, now thats an expert witness.

02-23-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	murder with camaro enthusiast EDIT. http://www.lsxtv.com/news/camaro-exp...illance-video/ A murder case is one step closer to being solved thanks to expert testimony provided by a Camaro enthusiast. Casey McCarthy, a Chevrolet salesperson and editor/technical columnist for the Camaro Generations of Sacramento club newsletter was able to positively identify the red 2001 Camaro of Ernest Scherer III. Scherer is accused of murdering his parents for financial gain. The Pleasanton Patch has provided coverage of the legal proceedings in the Scherer case. In testimony worthy of an episode of CSI, McCarthy was able to provide detailed information on the various models, features and colors of the fourth generation Camaro. Surveillance cameras recorded a Camaro matching the description of Scherer III’s entering the Castlewood Country Club Community on March 7th, 2008 at approximately 8pm and leaving less than 5 hours later on the night of murders. McCarthy concluded that the car in the video was a post 1998 model due to the body style and other features. Also, he was able to determine that the car in the surveillance video, based on the reflection in the rear window, was in fact a convertible. The car caught on the video featured aftermarket wheels and brighter headlights like the Camaro police seized from Scherer. These aftermarket items allowed McCarthy to positively identify the car in the video as the Camaro belonging to Scherer even though the license plate was not legible in the videos, no matter how many times the “enhance” button was clicked. just saw this,

02-23-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
3min3m2 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SIM L-99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dunbar WV Posts: 385	?? links to a new thread?? __________________ 3rd Time is the charm 2012 2SS/RS VR 6M. Borla S type, Volant CAI.

02-23-2011, 11:32 AM	#4
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I just saw a link to a new thread as well __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-23-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	He pasted the wrong link. Give him a chance to fix it. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

02-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#6
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	That site is blocked for me. Can somebody copy the content and paste it here? __________________

02-23-2011, 11:31 AM	#3
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	FAIL

02-23-2011, 11:43 AM	#8
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	It is a story about a Camaro enthusiast/car salesman identified a guys Camaro in a video as the same one drivin by a suspect.

02-23-2011, 11:47 AM	#9
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	So the lesson here is: get a rental or steal a car when you plan on offing somebody? I hope the guy gets what he deserves. Killers and thieves SUCK. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

02-23-2011, 08:46 PM	#10
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Hahaha badass, now thats an expert witness. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

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