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MISTRIAL AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012, found deceased in 2017* *Arrest* #27
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Fraud:
No docket update
Hearings:
11/30/2021 9:00 Status Conference
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket update:
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
1/24/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 1/24/2022
NOTE: Response to Supplement to States Notice of Intent to Use Defendants Other Crimes, Wrong or Acts Pursuant to Rule 404(b), Arizona Rules of Evidence
1/7/2022 SND - Supplemental Notice Of Disclosure - Party (001) 1/11/2022
NOTE: STATE’S SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE
1/7/2022 NOI - Notice Of Intent - Party (001) 1/11/2022
NOTE: SUPPLEMENT TO STATE’S NOTICE OF INTENT TOUSE DEFENDANT’S OTHER CRIMES,WRONG OR ACTS PURSUANT TO RULE 404(b), ARIZONA RULES OF EVIDENCE
Hearings:
1/28/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/4/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
No docket update
Hearings:
11/30/2021 9:00 Status Conference
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket update:
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
1/24/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 1/24/2022
NOTE: Response to Supplement to States Notice of Intent to Use Defendants Other Crimes, Wrong or Acts Pursuant to Rule 404(b), Arizona Rules of Evidence
1/7/2022 SND - Supplemental Notice Of Disclosure - Party (001) 1/11/2022
NOTE: STATE’S SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE
1/7/2022 NOI - Notice Of Intent - Party (001) 1/11/2022
NOTE: SUPPLEMENT TO STATE’S NOTICE OF INTENT TOUSE DEFENDANT’S OTHER CRIMES,WRONG OR ACTS PURSUANT TO RULE 404(b), ARIZONA RULES OF EVIDENCE
Hearings:
1/28/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/4/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
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Friday, January 28th:
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel was set to begin on 1/11/22 continued to 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel was set to begin on 2/22/22 continued to 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 10/28/21 reference post #331 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 10/27/21 reference post #154 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
11/29/21: Burglary & Theft: Motion to continue-granted. 11/30/21: Release order own recognizance for Stark. 12/6/21: Sentence/Disposition reset. Next evidentiary hearing on 1/28/22 & 2/4/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 @ 8:30am & status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am. Trial on 2/24/22 has been vacated. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Trial was continued with no further dates. And a status conference hearing on 3/29/22. Murder: Next motions hearing on 12/20/21.
12/20/21 Update: Murder: For Maribel’s death, the trial will start 4/19/22 & could last 12 days. It had been set to run Jan. 11-21. For Isabel’s death, the trial will start 5/24/22 & could last 14 days. It had been set to run Feb. 22 to March 11. Next motions hearing on 1/31/22 @ 10:30am for objection/opposition, status conference hearing on 2/22/22 @ 9am.
1/7/22: Burglary & Theft: Notice of Intent. Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, wrong or acts pursuant to Rule 404(b), AZ rules of evidence. State's supplemental notice of disclosure. 1/24/22: Defendant's response to Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, etc.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/28/22.
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel was set to begin on 1/11/22 continued to 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel was set to begin on 2/22/22 continued to 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 10/28/21 reference post #331 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 10/27/21 reference post #154 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
11/29/21: Burglary & Theft: Motion to continue-granted. 11/30/21: Release order own recognizance for Stark. 12/6/21: Sentence/Disposition reset. Next evidentiary hearing on 1/28/22 & 2/4/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 @ 8:30am & status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am. Trial on 2/24/22 has been vacated. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Trial was continued with no further dates. And a status conference hearing on 3/29/22. Murder: Next motions hearing on 12/20/21.
12/20/21 Update: Murder: For Maribel’s death, the trial will start 4/19/22 & could last 12 days. It had been set to run Jan. 11-21. For Isabel’s death, the trial will start 5/24/22 & could last 14 days. It had been set to run Feb. 22 to March 11. Next motions hearing on 1/31/22 @ 10:30am for objection/opposition, status conference hearing on 2/22/22 @ 9am.
1/7/22: Burglary & Theft: Notice of Intent. Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, wrong or acts pursuant to Rule 404(b), AZ rules of evidence. State's supplemental notice of disclosure. 1/24/22: Defendant's response to Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, etc.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/28/22.
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Burglary & Theft:
No docket update.
Hearings:
1/28/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/4/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
No docket update.
Hearings:
1/28/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/4/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
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Monday, January 31st:
*Motions Hearing (Murder) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 10/28/21 reference post #334 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 10/27/21 reference post #154 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
11/29/21: Burglary & Fraud: Motion to continue-granted. 11/30/21: Release order own recognizance for Stark. 12/6/21: Sentence/Disposition reset. Next evidentiary hearing on 1/28/22 & 2/4/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 @ 8:30am & status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am. Trial on 2/24/22 has been vacated. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Trial was continued. And a status conference hearing on 3/29/22. Murder: Next motions hearing on 12/20/21.
12/20/21 Update: Murder: For Maribel’s death, the trial will start 4/19/22 & could last 12 days. It had been set to run Jan. 11-21. For Isabel’s death, the trial will start 5/24/22 & could last 14 days. It had been set to run Feb. 22 to March 11. Next motions hearing on 1/31/22 @ 10:30am for objection/opposition, status conference hearing on 2/22/22 @ 9am.
1/7/22: Notice of Intent. Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, wrong or acts pursuant to Rule 404(b), AZ rules of evidence. State's supplemental notice of disclosure. 1/24/22: Defendant's response to Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, etc.
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.
*Motions Hearing (Murder) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 10/28/21 reference post #334 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 10/27/21 reference post #154 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
11/29/21: Burglary & Fraud: Motion to continue-granted. 11/30/21: Release order own recognizance for Stark. 12/6/21: Sentence/Disposition reset. Next evidentiary hearing on 1/28/22 & 2/4/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 @ 8:30am & status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am. Trial on 2/24/22 has been vacated. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Trial was continued. And a status conference hearing on 3/29/22. Murder: Next motions hearing on 12/20/21.
12/20/21 Update: Murder: For Maribel’s death, the trial will start 4/19/22 & could last 12 days. It had been set to run Jan. 11-21. For Isabel’s death, the trial will start 5/24/22 & could last 14 days. It had been set to run Feb. 22 to March 11. Next motions hearing on 1/31/22 @ 10:30am for objection/opposition, status conference hearing on 2/22/22 @ 9am.
1/7/22: Notice of Intent. Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, wrong or acts pursuant to Rule 404(b), AZ rules of evidence. State's supplemental notice of disclosure. 1/24/22: Defendant's response to Supplement to State's Notice of Intent to use defendant's other crimes, etc.
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.
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@PayrollNerd - just checking to see if the next hearing of 2/22 is still good for the murder charge?
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Friday, February 4th:
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 (could last 12 days).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (could last 14 days).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
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FYI - this information is the same. No changes listed.
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I clicked on this link and there are a few more dates listed.
2/4/2022 9:00 Evidentiary Hearing
2/8/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/9/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
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This is the latest calendar listing that popped up.
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@PayrollNerd - I don't see 2/22 on that calendar that you posted.... I shall put him there anyway. And have made a note on the trial dates. Noticed no trial on Mondays, except on 5/2/22. Same with Isabel's trial dates, no Mondays.
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Tuesday, February 8th:
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
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Fraud:
No docket update
Hearings:
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/4/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 2/4/2022
2/2/2022 PSA - Petition to Secure Attendance of Prisoner - Party (001) 2/8/2022
2/2/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: RESPONSE TO STATE’S MOTION TO ALLOW VIRTUAL LIVE TESTIMONY FROM WITNESS CYNTHIA BUTLER
2/1/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MOTION TO ALLOW VIRTUAL LIVE TESTIMONY FROM WITNESS CYNTHIA BUTLER
2/1/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/1/2022
2/1/2022 SUA - Subpoena And Affidavit Of Service - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: SUBPOENA SERVED 02/01/22
Hearings:
2/8/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/9/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
No docket update
Hearings:
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/4/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 2/4/2022
2/2/2022 PSA - Petition to Secure Attendance of Prisoner - Party (001) 2/8/2022
2/2/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: RESPONSE TO STATE’S MOTION TO ALLOW VIRTUAL LIVE TESTIMONY FROM WITNESS CYNTHIA BUTLER
2/1/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MOTION TO ALLOW VIRTUAL LIVE TESTIMONY FROM WITNESS CYNTHIA BUTLER
2/1/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/1/2022
2/1/2022 SUA - Subpoena And Affidavit Of Service - Party (001) 2/3/2022
NOTE: SUBPOENA SERVED 02/01/22
Hearings:
2/8/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/9/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
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Wednesday, February 9th:
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
*Evidentiary Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
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Burglary & Theft:
Docket update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/9/2022 STA - Statement - Party (001) 2/10/2022
NOTE: SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Hearings:
2/9/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Fraud:
Docket Update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/8/2022 MCO - Motion To Continue - Party (001) 2/9/2022
NOTE: MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL
Hearings:
2/9/2022 13:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
6/16/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
6/30/2022 9:00 Trial
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Docket update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/9/2022 STA - Statement - Party (001) 2/10/2022
NOTE: SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Hearings:
2/9/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Fraud:
Docket Update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/8/2022 MCO - Motion To Continue - Party (001) 2/9/2022
NOTE: MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL
Hearings:
2/9/2022 13:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
6/16/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
6/30/2022 9:00 Trial
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
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and just to keep my notes straight - forgot to post this for yesterday...
Thursday, February 10th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft/Fraud) (@ 8:30am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
Thursday, February 10th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (Burglary & Theft/Fraud) (@ 8:30am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #346 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #158 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
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Tuesday, February 15th:
*Evidentiary Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #357 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #164 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
*Evidentiary Hearing (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25/, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud & Burglary/theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #357 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #164 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 12/25/21.
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Fraud:
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/11/2022 598 - ME: Continuance Past last Day - Party (001) 2/11/2022
Hearings:
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
6/16/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
6/30/2022 9:00 Trial
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/15/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/15/2022
2/14/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/14/2022
2/11/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/11/2022
2/11/2022 022 - ME: Order Signed - Party (001) 2/11/2022
Hearings:
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/11/2022 598 - ME: Continuance Past last Day - Party (001) 2/11/2022
Hearings:
2/10/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
6/16/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference
6/30/2022 9:00 Trial
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Burglary & Theft:
Docket:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/15/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/15/2022
2/14/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/14/2022
2/11/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/11/2022
2/11/2022 022 - ME: Order Signed - Party (001) 2/11/2022
Hearings:
2/15/2022 13:30 Evidentiary Hearing
2/24/2022 9:00 Trial - vacated
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference
link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History
Niner
Long time Websleuther
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Tuesday, February 22nd:
*Status Hearing (Murder) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – for *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22.
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Burglary/Theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued with no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #357 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #164 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.
*Status Hearing (Murder) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – for *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22.
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Burglary/Theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued with no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #357 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 1/7/22 reference post #164 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/28/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/4/22 & pretrial conference on 2/10/22. Fraud: Pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22. Murder: Motions hearing on 1/31/22. Next status hearing on 2/22/22.
2/1/22: Burglary & Theft: State's motion to allow virtual live testimony from witness Cynthia Butler. 2/2/22: Response to State's motion to allow virtual testimony. 2/4/22: Order entered by Court. 2/24/22 Update: Next evidentiary hearings on 2/8/22 & 2/9/22, pretrial conference hearing on 2/10/22 & status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
2/8/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing continues on 2/9/22, pretrial hearing on 2/10/22 & evidentiary hearings on 2/15/22 & a status conference on 3/29/22.
2/9/22 Update: Burglary & Theft & Fraud: Next pretrial conference on 2/10/22. For Burglary & Theft: Next evidentiary hearing on 2/15/22, & with Fraud a status hearing on 3/29/22. Trial continuance-granted. Fraud: Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.