GUILTY AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, murdered, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*

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Monday, April 11th:
*Status Conference Hearings (Murder charges) (@ 10:45am & @ 11am 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 & 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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/12, 4/13 (@ 1:30p), 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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 trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) reference post #391 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 & Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) for burglary/theft reference post #178 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/24/22 Update: Murder: Next hearing on 4/25/22 & Maribel’s trial has been reset to start on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22. Isabel’s trial will start on 5/25/22 with a status hearing on 5/24/22. 3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22. Burglary/Theft: 3/24/22: Subpoena & affidavit of service.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22.
4/6/22: Notice: State's 404(B) limiting instruction. 4/6/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/7/22.
4/7/22: Order entered by court. 4/7/22 Thursday, Trial Day 7 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues – probably on Tuesday, 4/12/22 as he has a hearing for murder charges on 4/11/22.
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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Looks like they had trial yesterday, 4/11/22 - so don't know "what" happened to the hearing on the murder case?? I'll find out later - maybe....

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/11/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/11/2022

4/8/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/8/2022


Case Calendar
Date Time Event
4/12/2022 10:30 Trial

4/13/2022 13:30 Trial

4/14/2022 10:30 Trial

4/18/2022 10:30 Trial

4/19/2022 10:30 Trial

4/20/2022 13:30 Trial

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Tuesday, April 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (Burglary/Theft charges) (@ 10:45am & @ 11am 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 & 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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/12, 4/13 (@ 1:30p), 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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 trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/24/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-6 (3/29 to 4/6/22) reference post #420 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/41/22 & Trial Days 1-6 (3/29 to 4/6/22) for burglary/theft reference post #181 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22. Trial begins on 6/30/22.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22. 4/11/22 Update: No info yet.
4/7/22: Order entered by court. 4/7/22 Thursday, Trial Day 7 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues – probably on Tuesday, 4/12/22 as he has a hearing for murder charges on 4/11/22. Not too sure if trial was on 4/11.
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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Burglary/Theft charges:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/11/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/11/2022

4/11/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 4/12/2022
NOTE: Motion for Mistrial


Case Calendar
Date Time Event
4/12/2022 10:30 Trial

4/13/2022 13:30 Trial

4/14/2022 10:30 Trial

4/18/2022 10:30 Trial

4/19/2022 10:30 Trial

4/20/2022 13:30 Trial

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Wednesday, April 13th:
*Trial continues (Day 9) (Burglary/Theft charges) (@ 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 & 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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/13 (@ 1:30p), 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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 trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/24/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-6 (3/29 to 4/6/22) reference post #423 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/41/22 & Trial Days 1-7 (3/29 to 4/11/22) for burglary/theft reference post #184 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22.
4/11/22 Update: Motion for mistrial. 4/12/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 8 for Burglary/Theft: no info available. Trial continues on 4/13/22.
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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Burglary/Theft charges:

Docket update:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/13/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/13/2022

4/11/2022 MEM - Memorandum - Party (001) 4/13/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MEMORANDUM ADDRESSING DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR MISTRIAL


Case Calendar
Date Time Event
4/13/2022 13:30 Trial

4/14/2022 10:30 Trial

4/18/2022 10:30 Trial

4/19/2022 10:30 Trial

4/20/2022 13:30 Trial

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Thursday, April 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 10) (Burglary/Theft charges) (@ 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 (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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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 trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/24/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-8 (3/29 to 4/12/22) reference post #428 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/41/22 & Trial Days 1-8 (3/29 to 4/12/22) for burglary/theft reference post #185 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22.
4/11/22: State's memorandum addressing Defendant's request for mistrial.
4/13/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 9 for Burglary/Theft: no info available. Trial continues on 4/14/22.
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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Trials postponed for Christopher Clements, man accused of killing Tucson girls

April 14, 2022
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The trials of Christopher Clements, charged in the murders of 6-year-old Isabel Celis and 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez, have been rescheduled for at least the third time.

Clements’ defense attorneys and prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, May 24.

Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel Gonzales is slated to begin on July 28. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel Celis is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, Sept. 8. The trial had been scheduled to begin on May 24.

 

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Burglary/Theft:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/15/2022 085 - ME: Conference - Party (001) 4/15/2022

4/14/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/14/2022

4/14/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 4/14/2022


Hearings:
4/14/2022 10:30 Trial

4/18/2022 10:30 Trial

4/19/2022 10:30 Trial

4/20/2022 13:30 Trial

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Monday, April 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 11) (Burglary/Theft charges) (@ 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 (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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Fraud trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Murder trial for Maribel was set to begin on 4/25/22 continued to 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel was set to begin on 5/24/22 continued to 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/24/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-9 (3/29 to 4/13/22) reference post #430 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/41/22 & Trial Days 1-9 (3/29 to 4/13/22) for burglary/theft reference post #187 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22.
4/11/22 Update: Murder: The trials of Clements, charged in the murders of Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzalez have been rescheduled for at least the third time. Clements’ defense attorneys & prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, 5/24/22. Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel is slated to begin on 7/28/22. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, 9/8/22.
4/14/22 Thursday, Trial Day 10 for Burglary/Theft: no info available. Had a conference hearing on 4/15/22 without jury. Trial continues on Monday, 4/18/22.
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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Looks like the trial is over!! At least the burglary/theft part.

Disposition Information
Party Name ARSCode Description Crime Date Disposition Code Disposition Date
Christopher Clements 13-2310A (F2) FRAUDULENT SCHEMES/ARTIFICES 10/28/2015 Guilty By Jury Guilty By Jury 4/18/2022

Christopher Clements 13-1507A (F3) BURGLARY 2ND DEGREE 10/28/2015 Guilty By Jury Guilty By Jury 4/18/2022

Christopher Clements 13-1802A1 (F3) THEFT-CONTROL PROPERTY 10/28/2015 Guilty By Jury Guilty By Jury 4/18/2022

Christopher Clements 13-1507A (F3) BURGLARY 2ND DEGREE 11/11/2015 Guilty By Jury Guilty By Jury 4/18/2022


Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/18/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/18/2022

4/18/2022 RON – Release Order No Bond - Party (001) 4/18/2022
NOTE: Release Order


Hearings:
5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing - vacated

6/7/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Update!

Monday, April 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 11) (Burglary/Theft charges)-VERDICT REACHED! (@ 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 (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.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22 & ended on 4/18/22 with a guilty verdict on all charges.
Fraud trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Murder trial for Maribel was set to begin on 4/25/22 continued to 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel was set to begin on 5/24/22 continued to 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-10 (3/29 to 4/14/22) reference post #438 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Trial Days 1-10 (3/29 to 4/14/22) for burglary/theft reference post #190 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22.
4/11/22 Update: Murder: The trials of Clements, charged in the murders of Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzalez have been rescheduled for at least the third time. Clements’ defense attorneys & prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, 5/24/22. Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel is slated to begin on 7/28/22. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, 9/8/22.
4/18/22 Monday, Trial Day 11 for Burglary/Theft: 4/18/22 Update: Jury found Clements guilty on fraudulent schemes/artifices, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & theft-control property. Sentencing hearing on 6/7/22.
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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Thursday, April 28th:
*Motions Hearing (re murders) (@ 2pm 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 & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
*Christopher Matthew Clements (35/now 40) charged (4/6/17) & arraigned 2/23/18) with fraudulent schemes/artifices.
*Charged (9/24/28) of 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property. Was found guilty on 4/18/22 & sentencing on 6/7/22.
Fraud trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) reference post #439 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) for burglary/theft reference post #192 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
1/12/18 Update: First appearance on fraud charges & arraigned on 2/23/18. Trial has been rescheduled 9 times. 329/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
4/11/22 Update: Murder: The trials of Clements, charged in the murders of Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzalez have been rescheduled for at least the third time. Clements’ defense attorneys & prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, 5/24/22. Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel is slated to begin on 7/28/22. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, 9/8/22. Motions hearing on 4/28/22.
4/18/22 Update: Burglary/Theft: Found guilty of all charges. Sentencing hearing on 6/7/22.
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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Tuesday, May 24th:
*Status Conference Hearing (re murders) (@ 10am 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 & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP. Pima County
*Christopher Matthew Clements (35/now 40) charged (4/6/17) & arraigned 2/23/18) with fraudulent schemes/artifices. Maricopa County
*Charged (9/24/28) of 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property. Was found guilty on 4/18/22 & sentencing on 6/7/22. Maricopa County
Fraud trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) reference post #439 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tucson-20-april-2012-arrest-27.464075/page-22
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) for burglary/theft reference post #192 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...s-13-tucson-3-june-2014-arrest.251212/page-10
1/12/18 Update: Fraud: First appearance on fraud charges & arraigned on 2/23/18. Trial has been rescheduled 9 times. 329/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
4/11/22 Update: Murder: The trials of Clements, charged in the murders of Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzalez have been rescheduled for at least the third time. Clements’ defense attorneys & prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, 5/24/22. Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel is slated to begin on 7/28/22. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, 9/8/22. Motions hearing was added on 4/28/22.
4/18/22 Update: Burglary/Theft: Found guilty of all charges. Sentencing hearing on 6/7/22.
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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Tuesday, June 7th:
*Motions Hearing (re murders) (@ 2:30pm 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 & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP. Pima County
*Christopher Matthew Clements (35/now 40) charged (4/6/17) & arraigned 2/23/18) with fraudulent schemes/artifices. Maricopa County
*Charged (9/24/28) of 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property. Was found guilty on 4/18/22 & sentencing on 8/10/22. Maricopa County
Fraud trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) reference post #448 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tucson-20-april-2012-arrest-27.464075/page-23
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 4/4/22 & Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) for burglary/theft reference post #194 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...s-13-tucson-3-june-2014-arrest.251212/page-10
1/12/18 Update: Fraud: First appearance on fraud charges & arraigned on 2/23/18. Trial has been rescheduled 9 times. 329/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22 & trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
4/11/22 Update: Murder: The trials of Clements, charged in the murders of Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzalez have been rescheduled for at least the third time. Clements’ defense attorneys & prosecutors asked for the continuation during a hearing on Monday, April 11. His next court appearance is a status conference, which is set for Tuesday, 5/24/22. Jury selection for Clements’ murder trial in the death of Maribel is slated to begin on 7/28/22. It had been set for April 19. The trial in the death of Isabel is set to begin with jury selections Thursday, 9/8/22. Motions hearing was added on 4/28/22.
4/18/22 Update: Burglary/Theft: Found guilty of all charges. Sentencing hearing on 6/7/22. 5/26/22 Update: Sentencing has been rescheduled on 8/10/22.
5/24/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing on 6/7/22 @ 2:30pm.
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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Murder case:
Case: CR20183978
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER

His calendar has June 15th for Pending Matters/Motions

 

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Looks like he got sentenced early for fraud, burglary & theft.

Christopher Clements, accused Tucson child killer, gets prison time in burglary case

The man alleged to have killed two Tucson girls in the past decade was sentenced to serve decades in prison in a separate burglary case in Maricopa County.

www.kold.com

June 8, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The man alleged to have killed two Tucson girls in the past decade was sentenced to serve decades in prison in a separate burglary case in Maricopa County.

Christopher Matthew Clements, 40, was sentenced on the following counts:

20 years for fraud
15 years for second-degree burglary
15 years for theft
15 years for second-degree burglary

The sentences for the second-degree burglary counts are set to run concurrently with fraud and theft, meaning Clements may serve 35 years, minus time served.

 

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From now on - only murder cases.

Wednesday, June 15th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 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 & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
*Christopher Matthew Clements (35/now 40) charged (4/6/17) & arraigned 2/23/18) with fraudulent schemes/artifices, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property. Found guilty & sentenced on 6/8/22 to 20 years for fraud, 15 years for 2nd degree burglary, 15 years for theft & 15 years for 2nd degree burglary. The sentences for the 2nd degree burglary counts are set to run concurrently with fraud & theft, meaning Clements may serve 35 years, minus time served.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 7/28/22 with jury selection.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 4/18/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) & 5/24/22 reference post #454 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tucson-20-april-2012-arrest-27.464075/page-23
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 4/18/22 & Trial Days 1-11 (3/29 to 4/18/22) for burglary/theft reference post #195 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...s-13-tucson-3-june-2014-arrest.251212/page-10
6/7/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing on 6/15/22.

 

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This will be the start of Maribel's trial

http://extrep.sc.pima.gov/default.aspx?startDate=6/19/2022&endDate=8/31/2022&caseNumber=&partyName=CLEMENTS,%20CHRISTOPHER&judge=&bench=&charge=&onlyJury=False&Format=PDF&courtRoom=&attorneyName=

 

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Wednesday, July 20th:
*Review Hearing (Maribel) (@ 9am PT) – AZ – *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 & charged (9/24/18) with 1 count of 1st degree murder, 1 count of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 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 7/28/22 with jury selection. Trial dates: 7/29, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/8, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/16 & 8/17/22.
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 5/24/22 reference post #198 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...s-13-tucson-3-june-2014-arrest.251212/page-10
6/7/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing on 6/15/22. 6/15/22 Update: Maribel: Next review hearing on 7/20/22 & trial begins on 7/28/22 thru 8/17/22.
*Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017). Indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 1 count of 1st degree murder, 1 count of kidnapping a minor under 15 & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 9/8/22 with jury selection.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 5/24/22 reference post #462 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tucson-20-april-2012-arrest-27.464075/page-24