Gateway murder trial

I almost forgot!

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:12:12 +0000

I got a juicy tidbit from one of the really nice deputies (who were great throughout the whole trial)…

The juror who was called into the judge’s chambers today had an issue with claustrophobia!

So hey, at least one mystery is solved.

Goodnight!

Thank you for your kind comments

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:38:52 +0000

Covering this trial was my choice and I asked to be able to do so. I’ve been writing the online version of this story since it happened and have read and reread every single piece of discovery evidence.

I have enjoyed being able to blog about the trial and share my knowledge of the case.

Whether or not I cover the next trial, that’s up to my boss Matt.

Until then, I’m out of here.

Goodnight!

Case management scheduled for next week.

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:14:33 +0000

The judge just declared a mistrial and now the state and defense have to start all over again.

Looks like their will be a case management next week. Which means they’ll start the process of a new trial next week.

MISTRIAL

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:10:35 +0000

My posts are going to never-never land

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:40:22 +0000

I don’t know why but my posts aren’t showing up!!!

Impasse

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:38:34 +0000

The judge read what sounded like a prepared “jury instruction” that basically said they had to go back to the jury room and continue to deliberate. They have to allow each juror to speak and have their say and then they have to try to come to an agreement.

If they still can’t come to an agreement, the judge will declare a mistrial.

(I wrote this a few minutes ago but for some reason it’s not showing up)

The jury is at an impasse

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:34:23 +0000

If they still can’t come to an agreement, the judge will declare a mistrial.

IMPASSE

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:27:52 +0000

Jury has reached an impasse!!!!

Family members in court

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:25:58 +0000

The Cooper family has been in court all day every day. The Andrews and Kokoras have been elsewhere waiting. Now the entire Andrews family is here, including one young man who looks eerily similar to Steven.

Thanks for sticking with me – jury coming

Melissa Hudson — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:23:15 +0000

The jury is coming, but the baliff said they just have a question. Seeing it is 45 minutes before they’re supposed to end deliberating for the day, I can’t imagine what they want.