Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Focus: Brittany Nicole Mayes


Charges:
Felony Kidnapping with intent to terrorize and/or cause bodily injury
Misdemeanor battery
Tampering with a witness

Facts:
17-years old.

The operator of the camera/camera device in the two released video segments.

No unsealed criminal history prior to this case in Polk County.

Can be heard exclaiming "Oooh, yeah baby yeah" several times on both released video segments and "17 seconds left make it good."

Was the only one visibly crying at the bond hearing.

Was not bonded out until two days after the other girls were bonded out of the Polk County jail.

Was one of the defendants in the vehicle that Tori was allegedly forced into.

Tori alleged that Mayes hit her five times at one point, although this is not seen on the two released video segments.

Analysis:
Will likely turn state's witness against the other defendants. As she was in the car with Mercades, Brittini, and Tori, her testimony to corroborate the kidnapping and tampering with a witness charges would be crucial.

Would face a lighter sentence if convicted because she showed the largest amount of remorse initially.

The prosecutor will likely try to use the comments she made in the video to try and paint her as ruthless and sadistic.

Questions:
Why does she seemingly express extreme pleasure whenever Tori is assaulted?
Why did she dislike Tori so much that she was willing to actively participate in her victimization?
Is the remorse that she showed genuine?
Does she regret her part in victimizing Tori?

Links:
Her MySpace
Old MySpace (Public)
Old MySpace #2 (Public)
Old MySpace #3 (Public)
Her photobucket

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