GUILTY AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*

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‏ @TheFilesWhisper
Apr 1

Robert Interval Murder Trial, April 1, 2019
Case Agent for the State's case testified today. He went over Defendant's driving route from the day Christine disappeared on May 11, 2017. Defendant went to Wal-Mart twice that day and bought several twin mattress covers.

Defendant is seen on video at the transfer station (dump). Case Agent testified that in the open trailer behind the Defendant's SUV was what could be the outline of a body covered by something white. Case Agent will return to the stand tomorrow.


Whispering Files
‏ @TheFilesWhisper
15h15 hours ago

Robert Interval Murder Trial, April 2, 2019
State rested its case today. Trial will resume April 9th with the anticipation of whether Interval will testify or not.

New evidence in Robert Interval murder trial:

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Niner said:
Wednesday, April 3rd:
*Trial continues (Day 16) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19-3/21/19 continues on April 1. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 (2/25/19) thru 4 (3/4/19) reference post #164 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
3/6/19 Day 5: State witnesses: Missing Persons Detective on stand. Last witness of the day was Christine's manager at Walgreen’s. Trial continues to 3/11.
3/11/19 Day 6: State witness: Interval’s sister (no name given). Trial continues on 3/13. 3/13/19 Day 7: No info yet. 3/14/19 Day 8: No info yet. Per court site trial continues on 3/15.
3/15/19 Day 9: State witnesses: Crime scene specialist. An employee at "City Vehicles". Trial continues on Monday, 3/18. 3/18/19 Day 10: No info. 3/19/19 Day 11: no info 3/20/19 Day 12: no info. Trial is continuing per court site to 3/21.
3/21/19 Day 13: State witness: Forensic anthropologist from the Maricopa County ME (no name given). Per court site trial continues on 4/1 thru 4/4.
4/1/19 Day 14: State witness: Sgt. Fabian Gonzalez, Case Agent. Trial continues on 4/2.
4/2/19 Day 15: State witness: Sergeant Fabian Gonzalez, Case Agent. Trial continues on 4/3.


Do I have the correct witnesses for 4/1 & 4/2 - that of Gonzalez was on both days? Kind of confusing in the article, well at least to me!
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I just read it that he was on the stand on 4/1. Also, the article is written that day, as well. Does not say if he was to continue on 4/2. I cannot locate anything else to go by though for that date or since.

These are the last minutes that were entered from his case. Entered on 3/29/19:
http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/viewerME.asp?fn=Criminal/042019/m8676108.pdf

Clerk of the Superior Court of Maricopa County

https://apps.supremecourt.az.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx
Which, has me intrigued and wanting to read this notebook!
 
WOW doodles!! I wish I had that link when the trial started. I have it bookmarked. Now I'm going back & corrected all my trial days.... LOL! Will post update just in case anyone wants to see who testified when.
 
Okay - here's a correction of all witnesses. I shall reference this post in further descriptions. This goes from Day 5 (2/25/19) to Day 19 (4/1/19).

Monday, April 1st:
*Trial continues (Day 19) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
2/25/19 Day 5: Opening statements. State witnesses: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister. Sharon Al-Eswad (Christine's sister). Mona Mustafa (Christine’s sister). Trial continues on 2/26.
2/26/19 Day 6: State witnesses: Rasmiah Mustafa (Mustafa's 75 year old mother). Maryanne Mustafa (Christine's twin sister). Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Jennifer Mustafa (sister). Jawad Mustafa (Christine’s bro). Linda Donaldson. Trial continues on 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 7: State witness: Heather Ross, Physician Assistant (OB). Christine Mustafa was her patient since 2008. Trial continues on Monday, 3/4.
3/4/19 Day 8: State witnesses: Steve Davis. Joseph Leano, neighbor. Jasen Smith, Property Mgmt where Christine was tenant. Lucas Raymond, trimmed palm tree for Interval. Mariam Yusef, Real Estate broker. Eric Schmidt, works for Pest Control. Court is "dark" Tuesday, March 5th. Trial proceedings will resume on Wednesday, March 6th.
3/6/19 Day 9: State witnesses: Office Irwin Thompson, Phoenix PD. Officer Shawn Keenan, Alina Griffith, Officer Ashley Eurton, Det. Stuart Somershoe, and Det. Christopher Jansen. Trial continues to 3/7.
3/7/19 Day 10: Det. Christopher Jansen. Laura Buchferer. Trial continues on 3/11.
3/11/19 Day 11: State witness: Gia Fitzpatrick (Interval’s sister). Trial continues on 3/12.
3/12/19 Day 12: State witnesses: Gia Fitzpatrick (cross-exam). Det. Eric Bors, Brunswick Ohio PD. Det. Anthony Winter, Phoenix PD. Det. Jeromy McDonald, Phoenix PD. Det. Winter back on.
3/13/19 Day 13: State witnesses: Robert Kahlbaum. Det. Anthony Winter. Susan M. Leach. Fatima Garnica (Falcon). Pablina Lopez. Trial continues on 3/14.
3/14/19 Day 14: State witnesses: Karla Raponi, Phoenix PD Crime Scene Specialist. Detective William Bishel. Brooks Rivera. Trial continues on 3/18.
3/18/19 Day 15: State witnesses: Michael Eckenroth, formerly with the Phoenix PD. Jorge Siverio, Phoenix PD. Martin Serrano, US Customs & Border Protection. Michael Books. Marty Brotherson. Trial continues to 3/19.
3/19/19 Day 16: State witnesses: Christopher Mester. Chad Hardy. Sergeant Adam Barrett, Phoenix PD. John Gilbert. Trial continues on 3/20.
3/20/19 Day 17: Interval did not want to come to court. Judge demands transfer to court by 1:30pm. State witnesses: Raymond Reed, Phoenix PD. Det. Alan Walker, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Trial continues to 3/21.
3/21/19 Day 18: State witness: Dr. Laura Fulginiti, Forensic Anthropologist w/Maricopa County ME. Sergeant Fabian Gonzalez, Phoenix PD. Jury is excused. The Court is drafting Final Jury Instructions. Trial continues on 4/1.
4/1/19 Day 19: State witness: Sgt. Fabian Gonzalez, Case Agent. Problem with a jury, fell ill during lunch. Trial continues on 4/2.


And then I'll use the link doodles gave up thread to see who was on 4/2. Trial now continues to 4/9.
 
Update!

Thursday, April 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 20) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) to 19 (4/1/19) reference post #184 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/2/19 Day 20: State witness: Sergeant Fabian Gonzalez, Case Agent. Arguments are presented with respect to Defense Counsel’s objection to the witness’ answer regarding, ‘at the DCS Hearing.’ Defense Counsel moves for a mistrial based on the violation of the pretrial Ruling precluding reference to the “DCS Hearing.” Judge denies the motion for mistrial. Court goes over evidence & stipulations. State rests their case. Trial will begin on 4/9/2019 at which time either the Defense will proceed with Defendant’s case or Final Instructions & closing arguments will proceed.
 
Niner said:
Update!

Thursday, April 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 20) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) to 19 (4/1/19) reference post #184 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/2/19 Day 20: State witness: Sergeant Fabian Gonzalez, Case Agent. Arguments are presented with respect to Defense Counsel’s objection to the witness’ answer regarding, ‘at the DCS Hearing.’ Defense Counsel moves for a mistrial based on the violation of the pretrial Ruling precluding reference to the “DCS Hearing.” Judge denies the motion for mistrial. Court goes over evidence & stipulations. State rests their case. Trial will begin on 4/9/2019 at which time either the Defense will proceed with Defendant’s case or Final Instructions & closing arguments will proceed.
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Boy they were not kidding when they said this trial could take some time to finish. I can’t imagine being a juror on this case, much less the victim’s family! Something needs to be done about the lack of Judges and/or courtrooms in some of the states.
 
Tuesday, April 9th:
*Trial continues (Day 21) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) thru 20 (4/2/19) State's case reference post #185 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/4/19: Oral Argument re: Defendant’s motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 20, Ariz.R.Crim.Proc.
The court finds the State has met its burden providing sufficient evidence on the matters of homicide and premeditated homicide from which a Jury can make a determination. Accordingly, for this and for all of the reasons set forth on the record.
IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Rule 20 Motion for judgment of acquittal. Court and Counsel address Final Jury Instructions.Court and Counsel address the form of Verdict.
The State objects to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide.
IT IS ORDERED the State’s objection to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide is overruled.
4/8/19 Day 21: Defense starts their case.
 
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Well - it looks like from this tweet that defense will start today - not yesterday....

Whispering Files
‏ @TheFilesWhisper
10h10 hours ago

Robert Interval murder trial resumes April 10th in Phoenix. The defense will begins its case. It was announced last week in court that Interval may take the stand.@TrialDiariesJ @lindawfox10


link: Whispering Files (@TheFilesWhisper) | Twitter
 
Wednesday, April 10th:
*Trial continues (Day 21) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) thru 20 (4/2/19) State's case reference post #185 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/4/19 Update: Oral Argument re: Defendant’s motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 20, Ariz.R.Crim.Proc.
The Court finds the State has met its burden providing sufficient evidence on the matters of homicide & premeditated homicide from which a Jury can make a determination. Accordingly, for this and for all of the reasons set forth on the record.
IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Rule 20 Motion for judgment of acquittal. Court and Counsel address Final Jury Instructions. Court and Counsel address the form of Verdict.
The State objects to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide.
IT IS ORDERED the State’s objection to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide is overruled.
Defense starts their case on 4/10.
 
Wonder why some people start tweeting on a case and then don't follow up.... nothing new....
 
Thursday, April 11th:
*Trial continues (Day 22)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) thru 20 (4/2/19) State's case reference post #185 here:
Still Missing - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/4/19 Update: Oral Argument re: Defendant’s motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 20, Ariz.R.Crim.Proc.
The Court finds the State has met its burden providing sufficient evidence on the matters of homicide & premeditated homicide from which a Jury can make a determination. Accordingly, for this and for all of the reasons set forth on the record.
IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Rule 20 Motion for judgment of acquittal. Court and Counsel address Final Jury Instructions. Court and Counsel address the form of Verdict.
The State objects to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide.
IT IS ORDERED the State’s objection to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide is overruled. Defense starts their case on 4/10.
4/10/19 Day 21: Defense rests. Jury is deliberating – VERDICT WATCH! Deliberations continue on 4/11.
 
Going to assume the jury is deliberating today-even if it says Dark on Fridays. No new tweets on what happened yesterday....

Friday, April 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 23)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25/19. Dark on Fridays.
Trial Days 1 to 4 was jury selection (on 2/12, 2/14, 2/19 & 2/21).
Trial Days 5 (2/25/19) thru 20 (4/2/19) State's case reference post #185 here:
VERDICT WATCH - AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*
4/4/19 Update: Oral Argument re: Defendant’s motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 20, Ariz.R.Crim.Proc.
The Court finds the State has met its burden providing sufficient evidence on the matters of homicide & premeditated homicide from which a Jury can make a determination. Accordingly, for this and for all of the reasons set forth on the record.
IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant’s Rule 20 Motion for judgment of acquittal. Court and Counsel address Final Jury Instructions. Court and Counsel address the form of Verdict.
The State objects to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide.
IT IS ORDERED the State’s objection to the lesser included offenses of Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide is overruled. Defense starts their case on 4/10.
4/10/19 Day 21: Defense rests. Jury is deliberating – VERDICT WATCH! Deliberations continue on 4/11.
4/11/19 Day 22: Jury still deliberating continues to 4/12.
 
Niner said:
Could you post updates if you see them please? I can't seem to find what they are posting about...
TIA! :)

edited to add - can you "tag" me when there is a verdict? you know @Niner Thanks!
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They posted that deliberations ended yesterday and will resume on Monday, 4/15/19 at 10:30 am. I’m surprised the Judge wouldn’t let them deliberate today even if it is a dark day. Most Judges allow the deliberations to continue.
 
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