Armadale Enquiry : Troubling Contradictions, Troubling Questions
The Armadale enquiry is going on and the unfolding of contradictory evidence by experts continues to cloud the issue at hand : who is responsible for the death of seven girls and the maiming of several others ? uestions.
1- Does the police authority allow the use of Han Ball CS grenades in enclosed environments? What is the policy concerning the use of tear gas and Han Ball CS grenades in enclosed environments?
2-Why was the Han Ball grenade given to corporal Lawrence Burrel without the proper entry being made in the station’s record book and without him signing for receiving it?
3-When did the fire inspector examine the site? was it contaminated before his arrival?
4-Did anyone recover fragments of the grenade thrown into the dorm?
5 -Isn’t it a fact that the Han Ball CS grenade has inner compartments containing chemicals that explode at different times and scatter landing at different locations thus starting different “seats ” of fire?
6- Isn’t it a fact that the Hand Ball grenade has chemicals that are similar to chemicals found in gasoline when broken down?
7-Isn’t it a fact that the Han Ball grenade should not be deployed indoors due to its fire producing capability and because it is a fast burning, high volume grenade that scatters when it explodes?
8-Was a Han Ball grenade used at Armadale before May 22nd ?
9-Who gave the order for the deployment of the Han Ball grenade?
10- When did the experts visit the crime scene? Had the scene been contaminated prior to their visit?
11- Who eventually opened the door leading to the dorm?
12-When did members of staff who came to work the following day look into the dorm?
13-The girls being on “lock down” where could they have found the accelerant being referred to by the expert?
14-The girls being on “lock down ” did the authorities search the dorm to ensure that nothing was left in the possession of the girls that could be harmful to them?
15- There was a television set on a bed and it is said to have exploded. Has anyone tested the chemicals found in that particular explosion?
16- Has any medical doctor examine the survivors to determine the side effects of the gas and fumes they inhaled?
17-Are the suvivors receiving adequate mental health care after the trauma of the fire?
18- When was the autopsy performed on the victims?
19-Did anyone search the dorm after the fire to ensure that no one was left inside?
20- Did the superintendent go in the dorm the following morning? Who was with her if and when she did go?
21-Who took the bodies out of the dorm?
22-Who supervised the removal of the bodies from the dorm?
23- Is corporal Burrel still actively working despite the fact that he is involved in such a serious matter?
The questions abound and it is hoped that the answers will shed some light on the burning question:Who is responsible for the death of the seven girls and the maiming of several others? Again I reiterate my cry for justice. JUSTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE VICITMS OF ARMADALE.
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