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PrettyinPink55 · 05-31-2006, 04:08 PM

I know this case has probably been discussed several times in the past, but I would like to bring it up again. Everytime I watch the case, it always "intrigues" me.
What are your opinons on the case of the Hansen twins?

I personally think that Donny was guilty, or at least had a degree of involvement in the case. There is just too much pointing against him. And then the theory about it being a random burglary attempt...how would the burglars know they would find all of that stuff in the Hansen house? Like one of the attorney's said: "how convenient." There are just too many things that make it hard to overlook Donny's involvement.

What do you guys think?

And have there been any updates? I know that Donny was acquitted, and at the end he said that after his acquittal, there have been no further investigations into the case...but still, just wondering.

kadrmas15 · 05-31-2006, 04:32 PM

Yes this case was disturbing. I think Donnie actually had planned on killing the entire family but his parents woke up. Donnie Hansen stuck out like a sore thumb and I think that if his sister hadnt passed away unexpectedly a month after the fire that he would have been sent to prison. Donnie got away with murder and he knows it. Not only that but the signs all point to him at least being involved in it. I dont think Donnie acted alone in this but I do think he was the one that came up with it. The fact that he got off though despite being the one that was trying to sneak back to get the gun and that he was the one who just so happened to have bought ammunition just hours before the fire and two days before the fire he had bought five gallons of gasoline as well as a gas can. His parents know he had something to do with it at least and I wouldnt speak to him either. The coward had to change his name and stuff and hide in the shadows even on his UM apperance.

Goofyman · 05-31-2006, 04:55 PM

It is my belief that he did it. However, why did he get charged with Julie's murder? I mean, is it because he was accused of causing events which led to her death, even though she died from a freak medical accident?

I mean, Julie was the case. The two neighbors who saw the unidentified people may have just seen some others trying to help. She was the only one. Some people may say that the doctor having a different story may just be a case of her thinking of more just like the parents said she did.

Oh well. :\ I mean, double jeopardy prevents anything from happening...

kadrmas15 · 05-31-2006, 05:00 PM

Well he couldnt get tried for murder again. They could charge him with a lesser charge of manslaughter.

PrettyinPink55 · 05-31-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofyman

It is my belief that he did it. However, why did he get charged with Julie's murder? I mean, is it because he was accused of causing events which led to her death, even though she died from a freak medical accident?

I think it's just that...he was charged with Julie's murder because he was accused of casuing the events which led to her death, even though she did die because of a medical accident.

wiseguy182 · 05-31-2006, 05:55 PM

I agree with everyone else in that Donny is guilty and that he didn't act alone. I also agree with kadmras15 that he probably intended to kill the whole family, but the parents woke up (smell of fire.) I have absolutely no idea what would possess Donny to want to kill his entire family. Too many of Donny's actions are unexplained, which include the following.

-Donny whispering to the two unidentified persons, most likely his accomplices, "Get out of here". If he thought he was in jeopardy, he would have shouted it.
-Donny's purchasing of gas cans, etc. hours before the incident.
-Donny going back for the gun, claiming he wanted to feed the dog, even though he knew the dog wasn't in the barn.
-Donny changing his story multiple times
-Donny said that the murderer was standing right next to him when they shot one of the twins. Why didn't the shooter then shoot him? Standard logic would have the shooter offing the supposed witness Donny.
-there are probably other things. So many reasons why I think he's guilty, I might not be able to remember them all.

also, here is something interesting I thought of that I don't think has been discussed here:

-How convenient for Donny that all of the rest of the members of his family were in rooms sleeping with the doors closed, and Donny was on the couch (in the living room or family room most likely.) This would give Donny easy access to let his accomplices in when they arrived, without the rest of the family finding out, at least not initially.

PrettyinPink55 · 05-31-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

-Donny whispering to the two unidentified persons, most likely his accomplices, "Get out of here". If he thought he was in jeopardy, he would have shouted it.
-Donny's purchasing of gas cans, etc. hours before the incident.
-Donny going back for the gun, claiming he wanted to feed the dog, even though he knew the dog wasn't in the barn.
-Donny changing his story multiple times
-Donny said that the murderer was standing right next to him when they shot one of the twins. Why didn't the shooter then shoot him? Standard logic would have the shooter offing the supposed witness Donny.
-there are probably other things. So many reasons why I think he's guilty, I might not be able to remember them all.

also, here is something interesting I thought of that I don't think has been discussed here:

-How convenient for Donny that all of the rest of the members of his family were in rooms sleeping with the doors closed, and Donny was on the couch (in the living room or family room most likely.) This would give Donny easy access to let his accomplices in when they arrived, without the rest of the family finding out, at least not initially.

You make very good points, Wiseguy, and your last point had me really thinking!! I've seen this case 5-6 times but have never thought about that point! I always assumed since he was a guest, he would've been sleeping on the couch, and never gave more thought to it. But that's the good part of discussing cases here, you get so many different viewpoints, and start to think of things you never thought before!

Kane · 06-01-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

Too many of Donny's actions are unexplained, which include the following.

-Donny whispering to the two unidentified persons, most likely his accomplices, "Get out of here". If he thought he was in jeopardy, he would have shouted it.
-Donny's purchasing of gas cans, etc. hours before the incident.
-Donny going back for the gun, claiming he wanted to feed the dog, even though he knew the dog wasn't in the barn.
-Donny changing his story multiple times
-Donny said that the murderer was standing right next to him when they shot one of the twins. Why didn't the shooter then shoot him? Standard logic would have the shooter offing the supposed witness Donny.
-there are probably other things. So many reasons why I think he's guilty, I might not be able to remember them all.

also, here is something interesting I thought of that I don't think has been discussed here:

-How convenient for Donny that all of the rest of the members of his family were in rooms sleeping with the doors closed, and Donny was on the couch (in the living room or family room most likely.) This would give Donny easy access to let his accomplices in when they arrived, without the rest of the family finding out, at least not initially.

I believe Donny is guilty as sin. There are just numerous undeniable facts that point to him.

Apart from what Wiseguy182 noted, there is another suspicious action that Donny made: he was seen hiding a shotgun before it was even discovered that a shotgun was involved, or that a crime had taken place.

Also, considering the accounts where he was heard telling someone to "get out", and that two unknown people were seen fleeing the area, I believe Donny had some accomplices in the crime.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-01-2006, 06:33 PM

I also don't think he could've pulled it off alone, obviously, since he was supposedly "sleeping" on the couch.

compulsive dvd · 06-01-2006, 06:42 PM

I know I've posted this same response before, but:

As soon as he said the idea that he was involved was "ludicrous," I believed he was lying. There's something about that word. It seems like people using it are digging so deep for a word to say how ridiculous something is, it's as if they're trying to really cover something up.

Thinman · 06-02-2006, 09:13 AM

That jury should have their heads examined. That was as clear a case of guilt as I've ever seen.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 11:39 AM

I don't know what they were thinking either.

kadrmas15 · 06-02-2006, 03:45 PM

Well, it is quite obvious Donnie Hansen is guilty. I agree with you when someone says the word ludicrous that usually implies they are guilty. I honestly dont know what it is about that word but it is such a fancy word and I just get the feeling whenever anyone uses it to deny guilt that they are in fact guilty. Donnie is probably thanking his lucky stars and I bet he had his heart in his throat when they found him not guilty. I think the reason he was found not guilty was because there was reasonable doubt. I dont think there wasm but the jury must have because I cant think of any other reason why they would let him off. I do know of cases where people have been convicted with less evidence than there was on Donnie Hansen. He truly got off lucky. Gets to live life as a free man, not bad for someone who murdered two of his sisters and burnt down their house. I am sure he meant to kill the whole family as I said earlier but his parents woke up and foiled his plan.

kadrmas15 · 06-02-2006, 03:52 PM

I think the motivation for Donnie wanting to kill his family was money. I know Donnie's dad said there was a 500,000 dollar life insurance policy out on him. Had he died Donnie would have got that money. I honestly cant believe the jury acquitted him. Dont know if the prosecution was bad in this case or what. I mean according to Donnie it was all coincidence that he bought ammunition the night of the murder and two days before bought a gas can and 5 gallons worth of gasoline. Also if Donnie wasnt guilty why would he go out of his way to try to break into the shed to get the rifle? Just too many things adding up and Donnie's story doesnt. I am surprised they never asked him why he had that gasoline. He put it into a gas can and not his car so what was he planning on doing with it? Now is the DJ law that you cant be tried for the same case twice or for the same crime? Donnie was acquitted of murder but I wonder if they could take him back to court and charge him with manslaughter? It is one of those cases where if that case occurred now instead of back in the 80's he would not have got away with it. I think he did it and I think he is a coward. Everyone knows he did it that is why he had to move to a new area and change his name and wouldnt allow his face to be shown or h is voice to be heard.

mistagee · 06-02-2006, 04:01 PM

I am very concerned that he got away with murder, also I am sure there was help and someone in the hospital made sure his sister died also so she wouldnt get the money, not so much she could identify because she probably didnt see anything. No one has mentioned that theory, of the hospitalized sister being knocked off.

05-31-2006, 04:08 PM	#1
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	The Hansen case... I know this case has probably been discussed several times in the past, but I would like to bring it up again. Everytime I watch the case, it always "intrigues" me. What are your opinons on the case of the Hansen twins? I personally think that Donny was guilty, or at least had a degree of involvement in the case. There is just too much pointing against him. And then the theory about it being a random burglary attempt...how would the burglars know they would find all of that stuff in the Hansen house? Like one of the attorney's said: "how convenient." There are just too many things that make it hard to overlook Donny's involvement. What do you guys think? And have there been any updates? I know that Donny was acquitted, and at the end he said that after his acquittal, there have been no further investigations into the case...but still, just wondering.
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05-31-2006, 04:32 PM	#2
kadrmas15 Retired from Board 03/03/11 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,910	Yes this case was disturbing. I think Donnie actually had planned on killing the entire family but his parents woke up. Donnie Hansen stuck out like a sore thumb and I think that if his sister hadnt passed away unexpectedly a month after the fire that he would have been sent to prison. Donnie got away with murder and he knows it. Not only that but the signs all point to him at least being involved in it. I dont think Donnie acted alone in this but I do think he was the one that came up with it. The fact that he got off though despite being the one that was trying to sneak back to get the gun and that he was the one who just so happened to have bought ammunition just hours before the fire and two days before the fire he had bought five gallons of gasoline as well as a gas can. His parents know he had something to do with it at least and I wouldnt speak to him either. The coward had to change his name and stuff and hide in the shadows even on his UM apperance.

05-31-2006, 04:55 PM	#3
Goofyman Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2005 Posts: 136	It is my belief that he did it. However, why did he get charged with Julie's murder? I mean, is it because he was accused of causing events which led to her death, even though she died from a freak medical accident? I mean, Julie was the case. The two neighbors who saw the unidentified people may have just seen some others trying to help. She was the only one. Some people may say that the doctor having a different story may just be a case of her thinking of more just like the parents said she did. Oh well. :\ I mean, double jeopardy prevents anything from happening...

05-31-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
kadrmas15 Retired from Board 03/03/11 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,910	Well he couldnt get tried for murder again. They could charge him with a lesser charge of manslaughter.

05-31-2006, 05:55 PM	#6
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	I agree with everyone else in that Donny is guilty and that he didn't act alone. I also agree with kadmras15 that he probably intended to kill the whole family, but the parents woke up (smell of fire.) I have absolutely no idea what would possess Donny to want to kill his entire family. Too many of Donny's actions are unexplained, which include the following. -Donny whispering to the two unidentified persons, most likely his accomplices, "Get out of here". If he thought he was in jeopardy, he would have shouted it. -Donny's purchasing of gas cans, etc. hours before the incident. -Donny going back for the gun, claiming he wanted to feed the dog, even though he knew the dog wasn't in the barn. -Donny changing his story multiple times -Donny said that the murderer was standing right next to him when they shot one of the twins. Why didn't the shooter then shoot him? Standard logic would have the shooter offing the supposed witness Donny. -there are probably other things. So many reasons why I think he's guilty, I might not be able to remember them all. also, here is something interesting I thought of that I don't think has been discussed here: -How convenient for Donny that all of the rest of the members of his family were in rooms sleeping with the doors closed, and Donny was on the couch (in the living room or family room most likely.) This would give Donny easy access to let his accomplices in when they arrived, without the rest of the family finding out, at least not initially.

06-01-2006, 06:33 PM	#9
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I also don't think he could've pulled it off alone, obviously, since he was supposedly "sleeping" on the couch.

06-01-2006, 06:42 PM	#10
compulsive dvd Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 184	I know I've posted this same response before, but: As soon as he said the idea that he was involved was "ludicrous," I believed he was lying. There's something about that word. It seems like people using it are digging so deep for a word to say how ridiculous something is, it's as if they're trying to really cover something up.

06-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#11
Thinman Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 08, 2005 Posts: 182	That jury should have their heads examined. That was as clear a case of guilt as I've ever seen.

06-02-2006, 11:39 AM	#12
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I don't know what they were thinking either.

06-02-2006, 03:45 PM	#13
kadrmas15 Retired from Board 03/03/11 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,910	Well, it is quite obvious Donnie Hansen is guilty. I agree with you when someone says the word ludicrous that usually implies they are guilty. I honestly dont know what it is about that word but it is such a fancy word and I just get the feeling whenever anyone uses it to deny guilt that they are in fact guilty. Donnie is probably thanking his lucky stars and I bet he had his heart in his throat when they found him not guilty. I think the reason he was found not guilty was because there was reasonable doubt. I dont think there wasm but the jury must have because I cant think of any other reason why they would let him off. I do know of cases where people have been convicted with less evidence than there was on Donnie Hansen. He truly got off lucky. Gets to live life as a free man, not bad for someone who murdered two of his sisters and burnt down their house. I am sure he meant to kill the whole family as I said earlier but his parents woke up and foiled his plan.

06-02-2006, 03:52 PM	#14
kadrmas15 Retired from Board 03/03/11 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,910	I think the motivation for Donnie wanting to kill his family was money. I know Donnie's dad said there was a 500,000 dollar life insurance policy out on him. Had he died Donnie would have got that money. I honestly cant believe the jury acquitted him. Dont know if the prosecution was bad in this case or what. I mean according to Donnie it was all coincidence that he bought ammunition the night of the murder and two days before bought a gas can and 5 gallons worth of gasoline. Also if Donnie wasnt guilty why would he go out of his way to try to break into the shed to get the rifle? Just too many things adding up and Donnie's story doesnt. I am surprised they never asked him why he had that gasoline. He put it into a gas can and not his car so what was he planning on doing with it? Now is the DJ law that you cant be tried for the same case twice or for the same crime? Donnie was acquitted of murder but I wonder if they could take him back to court and charge him with manslaughter? It is one of those cases where if that case occurred now instead of back in the 80's he would not have got away with it. I think he did it and I think he is a coward. Everyone knows he did it that is why he had to move to a new area and change his name and wouldnt allow his face to be shown or h is voice to be heard.

06-02-2006, 04:01 PM	#15
mistagee Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 02, 2005 Posts: 114	I am very concerned that he got away with murder, also I am sure there was help and someone in the hospital made sure his sister died also so she wouldnt get the money, not so much she could identify because she probably didnt see anything. No one has mentioned that theory, of the hospitalized sister being knocked off.