Cold cases to convictions: The impact of Phoenix detective’s mistakes
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- Опубликовано: 30 дек 2023
- Det. Jennifer DiPonzio was the main case agent initially assigned to Anthony Martin’s case. It was transferred to another detective six months later when she went on medical leave. After Diponzio went on leave, her supervisor discovered she had at least a dozen issues that were negatively impacting the investigation, according to case inspection notes obtained by ABC15. The documented issues include a search warrant filed with incorrect information, missing search warrants, and missing reports.
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The mother said it right " lies and deceptions".
It wasn't a mistake! This is common. It was intentional.
Cops, simply, can no longer be trusted! They are LIARS TO THEIR CORE! No one can respect a LIAR! ...its just the way it is! Cops lie lie lie, and when caught, they cover up, cover up cover up and lie some more! They are NOT heroes, brave or trustworthy, and that is the FACTS!
yep... not a good of character but am a great judge ppls intent...
Laziness, incompetence, and dereliction of duty. Investigate how she got promoted to detective in the first place.
Her husband, right?
not lazy totally lack of compassion & failure to do her job description, INTENTIONALLY... 🙄🙄
@@runoz2839 because her husband was - and still is - one of the top dogs.
This is not "Laziness, incompetence, and dereliction of duty" - it is corruption.
@@mjdamato EXACTLY WHAT I SAID...
This former officer and all officials involved in the cover up belong in prison.
This is so messed up and as messed up as it is I really believe no one in that department will ever lift a finger into the case.
The ex officer should be held accountable for every single case she has messed up, the others that helped cover up the mistakes should be facing the same sentences as the ex officer
1000% This ^ !!!!!!!!!
I’m not sure how she can be. She has made it so the victims can’t get justice and ensured that criminals go free. Even if she is criminally charged of civilly sued, that does nothing to make these 61 cases whole. And now it looks like attorneys are looking into old cases already adjudicated.
This is far larger than the officer. The prosecutors knew as well. And the leadership knew as well.
I SINCERELY HOPE that the Phx PD’s illegal actions covering up for this cop’s INCOMPETENCE, FAILURES, & LIES is rolled up into the Justice Department’s investigations! I am so very sorry for what this man’s family members have been dragged through!
Damn right the justice dept needs to be in they should've been investigated a long time ago they're one of the top 5 corrupted cities in America
I hope the prosecutors pay a price as well. The fact is that prosecutors REGULARLY cover for officers.
Everyone involved should be charged. This is why I am always reading where people say end qualified immunity.
Let’s start investigating that Sergeant now!’ 🤨
Since diponzio should NEVER been a law enforcement officer and now being protected by higher up police officers. Her husband holds a supervisor position!!!
Her husband is far more than just a supervisor, I think he’s a commander or something which is about the 3rd from the top.
@@KM-zu9wehe’s the assistant chief. So disgusting!
Thanks for truly being the Fourth Estate. Lately, the critical eye of journalism fails outright--this can be so devastating to the US culture as we need truly need impartial and provocative info to make sound decisions both sociological and political.
Dave and Jody are a wonderful addition in an industry needing it.
There are still a few excellent news platforms - unbiased and relentlessly thorough, but it's also discouraging to see the various stations owned by huge corporations with obvious political fealty.
I definitely have my own political preferences, but that doesn't mean I require 'flavored' news.
Dunning-Kruger is at epidemic levels in the US. Here's to independent journalism that doesn't dumb down.
Paz y luz 💫
McDonald's holds its employees to higher standards then arizona law enforcement
And it’s really not even close
Don’t lump all agencies into this. I want to know if her husband is being held accountable. If he is the reason she was protected so much. Who was the dr that allowed her to get a medical retirement and what was it based on.
Correction...ALLLLLL law enforcement agencies. ALLLLLL of them. The FBI, CIA, every alphabet letter agency, the judges, prosecutors, etc. You get the idea. ALLLLL OF THEM ARE CORRUPT!!!! It's good to see that FINALLY, WE THE PEOPLE are REALLY watching.
Wouldn't necessarily say it's all of Arizona, but it's Phoenix is definitely one of the worst it seems.
This is textbook excellent journalism! Justice for this family and all impacted cases! funny how quick the law want's to slam the book on you but when they make a mistake water under the bridge huh, hold this PD accountable!
This happens all over the country.
Police departments all across the country have issues like this mainly due to the officers having no liability whatsoever.
Legally…..
Not like in Arizona
It's a disease
qualified immunity 😮
@@runoz2839this is sooooo far past qualified immunity. This deals with a form of nepotism that allows certain people to be protected from both internal and external complaints. The rank of her husband has to be the factor which allowed her to most likely ever getting a position in the dept, for sure promoted and become a detective when clearly she lacks basic skills of handling evidence.
@@KM-zu9we yes, we know this... idk, if they'll do anything really, (significant) just think many cases she has worked on, how many innocent people are probably locked up and how many guilty she let walk on, purpose... smh.
@@KM-zu9wehonestly it should be but last night I spent hours going through case after case of qualified immunity. The courts uphold it. So if she gets the right judge and they say it falls on that scope that will be it.
One man took his to the Supreme Court and they ruled it was a qualified immunity issue for the officer and they should be charged as if anyone else would be charged . It got kicked back to the lower court and bam the lower court threw it out and said it could not be brought before the court .
She should be in prison
There no profit in working on these cases! Road pirates aren't here to fight crimes.
Road pirates sounds right
The officer who put down the family for their complaint is just typical for police. At every point, police blame others immediately. I do think that the officer had no supporting documentation to write something like that and he continues to keep the family in the dark.
The institute for justice might be interested in their case if you tell the family about that organization. There is probably a civil suit against several officers and any financial justice could help the family to hire a good investigator or to support his family.
I always try to get people to donate to the IJ (Institute for Justice). It is a WONDERFUL organization that you never know you need... until you do. They do absolutely WONDERFUL work and they rely on donations so PLEASE, if anyone can help them, please do. You never know when YOU will be the one that needs them.
Total garbage police! I’m so sorry for that family.
Don’t forget about merika’s one sided 💩y justice system !
Dereliction of duty, malfeasance in sworn office have obstructed justice in this case!
lack compassion for others... but Karma won't for them, either ..
File lawsuits people...inept police department...
but that's the problem... $$$. never admit guilt & especially to changes are made & it's business as per usual. it's just like when Ford made they knew it was defective but decided to sell it anyway so they put aside millions and millions of dollars in case of lawsuits. cuz there was going to be law suits especially in the rear end collisions you know, but they still sold it without warning the public about the high probability of rear end or any collision could be fatal... 😮
Please make a play list of this case
DiPonzio's husband is complicit as well.
The coverup is worse than the crime. This woman was COMPLETELY incompetent. Why was she allowed to keep her job?
the fact that these are people's children/family. and they just like compassion for their feelings
I keep reading over and over again about this case. Jennifer Diponzo and her husband should have all revenue streams shut down
this smells like fraud all day
Just garden variety incompetence.
And every one of her supervisors who knew what was going on need to be charged with misconduct and sued so bad that they lose everything and are walking around the streets of Phoenix getting beat on and harassed by the other officers
This cop has no honor
Common for that department.
None of them do ACAB
somebody knew. this is a management problem top down.
The defective defective is a criminal who never should have been a police officer, let alone promoted to detective. Her hubby is guilty, too, as he likely got her the promotion.
Hoping the new year will bring you some justice.
That crazy But she had two side jobs but too unreal to testify. And good job to a b c investigation news team
Thank goodness for investigative journalism by the ABC15 team for shining a light on the despicable injustice system that our taxes pay for. It's not just this awful detective; it's her supervisor, who callously dismissed this family's complaint, and the whole police department, prosecutors, and even some judges.
This family NEED TO contact The Institute for justice as soon as possible
I dont think its Mistakes!!!!!! Its cover-ups!!!!!
Cops, simply, can no longer be trusted! They are LIARS TO THEIR CORE! No one can respect a LIAR! ...its just the way it is! Cops lie lie lie, and when caught, they cover up, cover up cover up and lie some more! They are NOT heroes, brave or trustworthy, and that is the FACTS!
Good reporting work!
She needs to go to prison
"...it's an open and active investigation." And truthfully, that's really all they CAN say. Because she yucked it up so bad, and with a lot of help, they pretty much have to go back to the very beginning. And good luck with that! I don't wish for any defendant who crossed her path to get out of jail if they truly deserve to be there, HOWEVER, *serve them RIGHT* if they do get out.
Stop hiring friends. Peoples lives matters.
SGT.Barker shame on you. The family interference because the went to the media for help? Time to get a closer look into SGT.Barker huh Dave?
thanks for your reporting
It's been almost 2 months, has there been any new info? Has DiPonzio been to court yet?
I hope you find justice. At least the truth is out. Such a shame it took so long .
Listening to the mother speak , what a genuine, loving , person . She doesn't deserve this shamful treatment .
And that cop is collecting probably a 100K a year for life.
Defence Lawyer: "Officer DiPonzio, how long have you been a police detective and what were you doing on scene that day?"
DiPonzio: "Ten years, and looking for clues"
Defence Lawyer: "...and in that ten years, did you ever gain any clues?"
Keep on digging Mr. Dave great job😊
She didn`t cover it up, or did it by mistake, she did it intentionally. Now it`s time to charge her.
She is quite literally obstructing justice; viable criminal cases will be tossed solely because of her behavior.
Dave is not stopping until the entire department is in jail!!
Thanks for this reporting.
Dave Diponzio made such a big deal saying Diponzio would be in Court 10 Days Ago?? Then total Silence until Today? Thanks Dave..doing fine work. Did She Go To Court Dave!!!! Hello Dave...
Why can't those police officers lose their pension to pay back for a the pain and suffering they have caused.
Need the DOJ to take over this. Massive issues need a massive response, especially with blatant misdeeds and coverups.
ABC 15 has done great reporting on Diponzio and stayed after her lies. Please keep going.
I just want to hug her. My daughter is 19 and I couldnt imagine her pain and then all this. We are not suppose to bury our babies. They are suppose to bury us.
Dave should start thinking about producing his own investigative program. He’s really good at it.
OMG!!!
If you think a situation can’t be any worse, involve the cops and they will prove you wrong.
Why isn't the FBI or DOJ involved at this point with how badly this has been handled?
Oh but isn't there a federal investigation into the phx pd already 🤔
I didn't know that being in bad health was an excuse to not show up as a witness
De ponzue needs jail time along with those who buried this
Thank you thank you all for your love and support. We really appreciate you!
This brings all the reporting home. Shameful and outrageous. My heart is broken for this family.
When cops say “if you don’t like us, then call a crackhead when you need help,” this is why you should listen to them. Crackheads are considerably more trustworthy and diligent than police criminals.
Cops, simply, can no longer be trusted! They are LIARS TO THEIR CORE! No one can respect a LIAR! ...its just the way it is! Cops lie lie lie, and when caught, they cover up, cover up cover up and lie some more! They are NOT heroes, brave or trustworthy, and that is the FACTS!
I hate network news, bit I'm subscribed to you. Great work.
We hold police in such high esteem for evidently no good reason. That officer deserves jail time for all the lives she's ruined.
Why wouldn’t the PD just speak out against these actions? This is a layup
Thank you ABC-15, Thank you Biscobing
Her father Al was a Phoenix cop too, and he was a scumbag too!
It's unfortunate but all departments have this problem ..
5 months later and still waiting. Why?
How is inquiries into a case considered and interference!? Theat police department should be utterly ashamee and embarrassed
Thanks for reporting even if it involves gov employees
A good buddy of mine was murdered in downtown Phoenix. The guy who did it was even on camera. Phoenix PD never made an arrest, let alone solve the case. RIP Emmett Velten.
Wow!This is very callous of the officer.She is tasked to be a vital cog of the justice system.Just wow....
How long will the govt allow her husband's cop job to shield her from justice?😢
100% laziness and greed. She wanted the promotion that comes with that position but was severely incompetent. She belongs in federal prison for a very long time.
What's that Smell? Something Stinks in the Phoenix Police Department. 🤬
Of course
How long was this detective defective before she was investigated and allowed to retire?
Can the people effected by her incompetence file a successful civil suit against her and the city?
I'm not sure "mistakes" is an accurate description of what has transpired. I think the station should reconsider their wording.
Blame qualified immunity
Seriously just how selfish can you be? Believing yourself not deserving to be held accountable for your actions why?
Push for a lawsuit.
The “Thin Blue Line “ isn’t so thin.
Sounds like plain old incompetency.
6:01 i know that's right. I pray their family gets some type of financial compensation.
And when you tell a cop you fear them they get so upset
That detective's sergeant filed paperwork where he knowingly supplied false information, in an effort to shield another officer from what could result in felony charges of abuse of office/corruption/misconduct. For the rest of us that would definitely result in obstruction of justice charges.
Also, based on his filing this knowingly false statement, is he now eligible to be on the Brady List? I suspect this will be highly state-specific, because we have had various victims rights laws passed on state levels. I don't live in Arizona, so I have no idea what kind of laws they have and what kind of sanctions or penalties there are for law enforcement or prosecutorial staff who willfully violate them.
There could also be absolutely no protections to his family, but at least starting the Brady process for knowingly filing false information on the investigation to another, while it won't bring them closure, will at least give them the cold solace that this officer will never again get a chance to negligently slow walk/stop an investigation to cover up a fellow officer's incompetence.
I wonder, even at this point, does anyone in the PD feel even slightly responsible? I doubt it.
Diponzio was still Employed with Phoenix Police when Chief Sullivan was Appointed by City Manager Jeff Barton. Lots of Coverup going on.
Sullivan may Join Diponzio in Prison.
Chief Sullivan gave Diponzio a Sweetheart Sendoff. No blemishes on her record and a nice Disability Payout. Sullivan knew this was all Bogus as he Was
Chief and signed for her Benefit Package and resignation from Phoenix Police.
I predicted this would happen last year with the first reporting she "copped" out of testifying in 3 dozen active cases. Ive since retired from med investigation... but to have all my work go down the drain... and your letting criminals go free and justice has stalled?! That is way out of line, she needs to sit in prison until she completes the reports on all her cases, simple as that.
Since she is on a disability pension, doesn't the State have the authority to require her to undergo another physical or doctor's review to determine if she is still disabled? Most state pension systems have that authority. And, can the court not require her physician to testify if she is still unable to testify? He might have a different diagnosis if he is under oath. I still do not understand what type of physical disability would prevent a person from testifying. This might be the only case of its kind in the world.
Nothing less than prison for diponzi and sgt baker
She thought this job was just an opportunity to pose in front of police vehicles apparently.
Not surprised
She ruined so many lives, the police have covered this up. Leadership needs to go
What the F
Was convicted of a crime I didn't commit 22 yrs ago. It ruined my life.
Family seeking answers is “interfering?” Oh come on! If you cant do your job as it should be done, the least you can do is have some empathy for grieving loved ones. Infuriating, unprofessional, uncalled for.