John "Jersey" Tanko Discusses Baby Lisa Case with Megyn Kelly
Megyn KellyMarch 14, 202521 min522,975 views
41 connectionsΒ·39 entities in this videoβJohn Tanko's Stance on the Baby Lisa Case
- π― John Tanko, who has been involved with the Baby Lisa case for 10 years, states he has no involvement whatsoever in the disappearance.
- π He expresses reluctance to speak due to his lawyer's advice, citing the potential for a death penalty case and lengthy prison sentences.
- π Tanko believes that if his DNA were present in the house, he would have been charged, as the FBI vacuum-bagged the entire residence.
Explaining Witness Accounts and Phone Evidence
- π£οΈ Tanko dismisses claims of being seen outside the Irwin's house that night as people lying, stating he was not there.
- π Regarding the discovery of phones, he claims he told a lawyer he found phones but clarifies he did not actually find them, attributing his earlier statement to wanting to please the lawyer.
- β He expresses uncertainty about the phones' whereabouts and their connection to the baby's disappearance, questioning the factuality of them being missing.
Theories on the Baby's Disappearance
- π° Tanko speculates that the baby might have been taken to be sold to someone unable to have children, considering it the best-case scenario.
- π He acknowledges the prevalence of drug use in the neighborhood and doesn't rule out the possibility of someone acting erratically due to drugs, but states he has no direct knowledge.
- β He questions how Deborah could have disposed of the baby's body without detection, even by the police.
Personal Impact and Denials
- π° Tanko feels his name has been trashed and that media portrayals make him appear connected to the case, which he strongly denies.
- π« He reiterates that he never touched, saw, or was involved with the baby in any way.
- π€ He appreciates Megyn Kelly's time and willingness to listen, hoping for honesty in reporting his side of the story.
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