Steve Thomas repeated over and over again pointless<BR>issues such as whether or not Burke came downstairs<BR>during the 911 call. He never even tries to explain<BR>why such a denial would be strategically advantageous<BR>to the the Ramseys.<P>An example of nonsense repeated throughout his book<BR>is the statement that John and Fleet searched the <BR>home starting in the basement. Linda Arndt had<BR>used the common phrase "from top to bottom".<BR>Thomas took the statement literally. <P>Thomas totally ignored experts that disagreed with<BR>his scenario. At his presentation of the evidence <BR>he thought pointed to Patsy, he only quoted the <BR>opinion of Don Foster as to whom authored the <BR>ransom note. He had contrary expert analysis <BR>from nothing less than the Secret Service, but<BR>never mentioned it. <P>He never understood that an<BR>intruder could use the tools of the crime <BR>(Paper, pen, garrote handle) as well as a <BR>family member. It's no wonder Alex Hunter<BR>never gave his opinions any credence.<P>Thomas was a detective with no experience<BR>investigating a homicide. Reading his book<BR>was worth the effort. You learn just how<BR>mediocre he was as an investigator.<BR>