Timeline compiled using
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Sunday, 20th Nov. 2022 - Palmiter says Diana was upset about a design/symbol on a mug. The argument led to Diana smashing that mug and other plates from cabinets. Palmiter says he did not see Madalina that day or night after work.
Monday, 21st Nov. 2022 - Madalina last seen getting off school bus. Palmiter testified he went to Walmart to buy a new mug. He testified he also went to work that day. He testified he worked from his office, which is located outside Greensboro, North Carolina. He testified he did not recall seeing Madalina on that day.
Tuesday, 22nd Nov. 2022 - ?
Wednesday-Friday, 23rd-25th Nov. 2022 - He said Diana told him he had to go to Michigan to pick up some of Madalina clothes there. He said he didn’t have intentions of going at first but Diana said it was urgent. At some point before trip Palmiter asked where Madalina was … Diana told him she was sleeping. He did not find that odd… just assumed she was in her room. Then he headed to Michigan.
Saturday, 26th Nov. 2022 - Upon his return home, Palmiter testified Diana Cojocari sent him on a shopping trip that lasted several hours. Once back inside his home, Palmiter said he noticed Madalina's desk was in a different position. He also observed a dresser near the front door. He testified the placement of the dresser was not unusually because Diana would typically push things in front of the door.
Sunday, 27th Nov. 2022 - Rested.
Monday-Wednesday, 28th-30th Nov. 2022 - Palmiter said he worked the entire week from office bc the internet was down at home. He was gone from 6:30am to 7:30pm ish at night.
Thursday, 1st Dec. 2022 - The defense shared photos of the internet cables cut. Palmiter says he sent a message telling Diana that ATT is there Dec 1st. She replies we are out of town can they come back tomorrow. Palmiter asked by the defense who did he believe “we” to be — Palmiter said Diana and Madalina The appointment was rescheduled. Palmiter testified he received a text message from a friend on Dec. 1, 2022. This message was in regard to Madalina's attendance (The friend is Sandy who is listed as the other emergency contact at Madalina’s school) In conversation with Diana Cojocari about the text message, Palmiter said his wife told him Madalina was sick and was in her room. He testified he did not go into her room to check on her.
Friday, 2nd Dec. 2022 - In a recording of Diana Cojocari that's shown to the court, she said her wallet with her green card, her ID went missing on Dec. 2, 2022. Palmiter said he doesn't know where it went. They had a conversation about Madalina, but Palmiter said he didn't get a sense that Madalina was missing.
Saturday, 3rd Dec. 2022 - The defense showed a picture of the computer modem from Dec. 3, 2022, which Palmiter said he took because the internet was not running properly. He doesn't recall having contact with Diana or Madalina that day.
Sunday, 4th Dec. 2022 - ?
Monday, 5th Dec. 2022 - The jury hears a recording from Dec. 5, 2022, where Diana is asking Palmiter if he called the police and told them he was worried about her. She claims a police officer approached her car, saying someone called to say they were worried about her. He denies calling the police. Diana doubles down in the recording, saying she doesn't know anyone else in the country, and asks him who else could have done it?
Tuesday, 6th Dec. 2022 - Picture is shown of a note from Dec. 6, 2022, which Palmiter said he took a picture of it to remember the timeline of when Diana and Madalina would be back. he said there was another note that said "we've gone hiking." Palmiter said he thought Diana was hiking with Madalina which would happen all the time without him. He said Madalina loved the mountains.
Wednesday-Thursday, 7th-8th Dec. 2022 - ?
Friday, 9th Dec. 2022 - The defense attorney shows the jury a picture taken on Dec. 9, 2022, of some blue tubs. He said he took the photo so he could remember how many were there to see if some were being removed or added. He said Tupperware and plates were in one of the bins, so he assumed they were moving out and he was trying to put it all together and was growing concerned. The defense attorney asked if he was worried about Madalina's wellbeing, and he said no, he was focused on if Diana was leaving him. Palmiter received truancy notification from the school on Dec. 9, 2022.
Saturday, 10th Dec. 2022 - He looked up what truancy was. He said he started to search for both Madalina and Diana but couldn't find them.
Sunday, 11th Dec. 2022 - ?
Monday, 12th Dec. 2022 - He looked up what truancy was. He said he started to search for both Madalina and Diana but couldn't find them.
Tuesday-Wednesday, 13th-14th Dec. 2022 - ?
Thursday, 15th Dec. 2022 - When Palmiter went to Bailey Middle School on Dec. 15, he testified, Diana Cojocari asked him to bring Madalina's laptops. He believed the laptops were needed to review recent school work. From previous testimony, officials have detailed the Dec. 15 school meeting as this day that officials confirmed for the first time that Madalina was missing.
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