I dedicate this MySpace Page to Djinn Buckingham, a child who was arrested and charged as an adult at the age of 12 for Arson and Second-Degree Homicide. Most of the newspaper and TV reports tell a much different story than the truth, scratch the surface and you will find a much deeper story, a story of neighbors holding a vendetta against Djinn and the family. I know the truth. Djinn did not start the fire he is currently incarcerated for. Many of you will say, he confessed! Well let's look at the circumstances around that supposed confession a little closer! Djinn had no attorney present during questioning, his mother was in Arizona for the burial of Sierra (the girl who died in the fire) she was told of the questioning of all three children (Katrina, Kyla and Djinn) by C&Y, and said it was OK to question them as long as it was only a FEW QUESTIONS and a case worker whom the children liked was in the questioning room where the children were being questioned was present. Two "Seasoned" professionals a Corporal with the Police Department and a Marshall with the Fire Department questioned Djinn's older sisters before him,after they're questioning they were in hysterics and crying from the way they were treated by their questioners. Then they questioned Djinn after a three hour questioning session and not hearing what they wanted to hear-the questioners engaged Djinn in a fantasy conversation and created a fictitious statement. Please understand we are talking about a severely learning disabled child, who had a hard time functioning in school. Was also under the influence of several medications-several of which were not to be prescribed to children-he was only 12. There is no recording or tape of this questioning, and there is no oral or written confession from this session-the only people who stated that Djinn confessed was the examiners themselves.
If you were a 12 year old child, with no friend or family with you, no attorney present, two authority figures spitting questions out at you faster than you could answer, yelling at you, belittling you, you would get confused and say something you, didn't mean either.
There are many unanswered questions surrounding this questioning and how Djinn was treated during this questioning session.
Djinn stated flatly, that he was innocent, that he DID NOT start the fire, that he was forced into a fantasy line of questioning by the examiners and they created a fictitious statement, and he confessed to nothing.
Also according to the Fire Marshall-he stated at the trial that there was NO evidence of arson. "That the fire burned to hot and it was during a blinding snowstorm." Djinn is being railroaded by the system.
Djinn continues to state flatly that he did not start the fire, that his Public Defender, the Prosecution Psychiatrists forced him into pleaing.He was scared and felt intimidated, was told the only way he would ever get out of jail was to plea, even though he wasn't guilty. We are talking about a then 13 year-old child, who didn't know what was happening, and trusted the system. Djinn's Public Defender didn't even believe in Djinn's innocence. How can a child receive a fair trial-or be given an opportunity when the deck is stacked against you so early in the ballgame.
Djinn should receive another day in court,with competent representation-an attorney that will fight for him. It's time to get Djinn back into court, as much of what has happened to him is illegal and should not be made to stand. You can help by going to Djinn's new website at http://www.justicefordjinn.org
Djinn is a very special young man who wouldn't harm a flea. Yes, Djinn had problems growing up, but what child didn't? You have to look at things close up to see things clearly, Djinn was on an astronomical amount of medications prescribed by doctors which effected his life and quality of life. Djinn also had a severe learning disability which affected his day to day life. During questioning by State Police and by the Fire Marshall, Djinn was under those medications which would have made him easily confused, tired and frantic about things. That event has cost Djinn a good portion of his childhood and young life. I will say this again and again, Djinn should be allowed to go back to court and be freed from the charges he is serving time for. He so richly deserves that freedom.
It's very hard to have someone you care about deeply, incarcerated, your worried all the time, wondering if something bad will happen, or just if he's okay. I care a lot about Djinn, what he is going through and all the challenges he faces. I will stand beside Djinn, I will fight with everything I have to help him in his situation, to get him freed,and home, with his loved ones. Djinn has never been able to grieve abd fully let this haunting past go, how can he when he is constantly reminded of it every single day while he is incarcerated? I will not stop until these things come to pass and Djinn can receive the peace in his life he so much deserves.
Djinn, I will always be with you in spirit, you are always in my thoughts and prayers, I will always fight for you. I will always be there for you, no matter what. Someday soon this will pass. You will have your day, you will have your voice heard in court, then everyone will know the real truth. I will not rest until that day comes and you are home where you belong, free as you should be. Have Faith Djinn, and Be Strong! For any of you who would like to contribute to Djinn's Attorney Fees, as if he had one instead of a public defender in the first place he would not be in this mess, you may do so at this URL address
http://djinnsappealfundforattoney.chipin.com/djinns-attorney -fees-fund
Thank You for All Your Help and Support of Djinn!
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