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

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Next motions hearing on 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm for murder charges. Then on 3/24 Status Conference hearing @ 1:30pm, trial for Maribel starts on 4/19 thru May 4. On 5/24 status hearing @ 10am & Isabel's trial begins on 5/25 thru 6/16 all at 10am.

see post #369 for link to court site:

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...6-tucson-20-april-2012-arrest-27.464075/page-

 

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Monday, March 14th:
*Motions Hearing (Murder) (@ 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) – 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 @ 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 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 2/9/22 reference post #361 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/9/22 reference post #166 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/8/22: Murder: Status hearing on 2/22/22. Motion to continue trial by State. 2/11/22: #598-Motion continuance past last day by State. 2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22. 2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Motion for trial continuance-granted.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22.
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, March 24th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Murder) (@ 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.
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 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 2/11/22 reference post #371 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #168 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22. 2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Motion for trial continuance-granted.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22. 3/14/22 Update: No info on motions hearing. Next status conference hearing on 3/24/22.
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, March 29th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Fraud/Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) & *Trial set to begin (Burglary & Theft) (@ 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 was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 3/29/22 thru 4/21/22 @ 10:30a (trial dates: 3/30, 3/31, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21/22).
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22.
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #371 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #168 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am & trial begins @ 10:30am thru 4/21/22. 2/15/22: Affidavit of Service served. Subpoena & affidavit of service served. 2/17/22: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. 2/18/22: Motion for formal admission of exhibits 202 & 203 from 404(B) hearing. State's motion to withdraw exhibit 207 from 404(B) hearing. 2/28/22: State's Motion in Limine to preclude self-serving hearsay. State's motion in Limine to preclude evidence, testimony, inferences or arguments that directly contradict the defendant's previously swon testimony. State's motion to exceed page limit for memorandum of relevant factual summary & procedural history. Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement. Order to temporarily unseal plea agreement. 3/1/22: Defense Motion in Limine #1 & #2. Petition to secure attendance of out of state witness. Notice of sealed document-memorandum of relevant factual summary & procedural history. Order-re the State's 404(B) notice & supplement defendant's response & evidence & testimony presented. Defense's response to State's Motion in Limine to preclude evidence, etc. that directly contradict the defendant's previously sworn testimony. 3/4/22 Motion for sanction for disclosure violation. 3/7/22: Petition to secure attendance of prisoner. Separate statement for Rule 15.7 sanction motion. Defense's response to state's request to use Rule 609 evidence & response to State's Motion in Limine #1. 3/9/22: State's reply in support of motion to limit third party defense. State's reply in support of Motion in Limine to preclude evidence, testimony, etc. State's reply in support of its request use Rule 609 evidence. State's reply in support of its Motion in Limine #1. State's response to defendant's motion for sanction for disclosure violation. 3/16/22: Defense Motion in Limine #3. Notice of offer of proof: Alex Longacre. 3/17/22: Defense's Motion in Limine #4. 3/21/22: Petition to secure attendance of prisoner.
2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Fraud: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Next status conference hearing 3/29/22 @ 9am. 3/3/22 Order entered by Court. 3/9/22: Order that the plea agreement in the referenced cases be resealed. 3/10/22: Order entered by Court. Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22. Trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22. 3/14/22 Update: No info on motions hearing. Next status conference hearing on 3/24/22. 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.
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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Wednesday, March 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (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 & 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: 3/30, 3/31, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 reference post #379 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 reference post #170 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.
3/29/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 1 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 3/30/22.
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 1/31/22.

 

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Thursday, March 31st:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (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 & 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: 3/31, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 reference post #381 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 reference post #170 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.
3/29/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 1 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 3/30/22. 3/28/22: Notice sealed document: letter dated 3/25/22.
3/30/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 2 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 3/31/22.
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 docket update:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
3/31/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 3/31/2022

3/31/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 3/31/2022


Hearings:
3/31/2022 10:30 Trial

4/4/2022 10:30 Trial

thru

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 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (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 & 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: 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 & Trial Days 1-2 (3/29 to 3/30/22) for burglary/theft reference post #383 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 1-2 (3/29 to 3/30/22) for burglary/theft reference post #172 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.
3/31/22 Thursday, Trial Day 3 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/4/22.
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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Docket - Burglary/Theft:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/4/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/4/2022

4/1/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/1/2022

Hearings:
4/4/2022 10:30 Trial

4/5/2022 10:30 Trial

rest stay the same.

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Tuesday, April 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (Burglary & Theft) (@ 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: 4/5, 4/6 (@ 1:30p), 4/7, 4/11, 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 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 & Trial Days 1-3 (3/29 to 3/31/22) for burglary/theft reference post #385 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 1-3 (3/29 to 3/31/22) for burglary/theft reference post #174 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 Monday, Trial Day 4 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/5/22.
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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Docket for Burglary/Theft:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/5/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/5/2022

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

Hearings:
4/5/2022 10:30 Trial

4/6/2022 13:30 Trial

rest are same as before.

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Wednesday, April 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (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 & 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: 4/6 (@ 1:30p), 4/7, 4/11, 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 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 & Trial Days 1-4 (3/29 to 4/4/22) for burglary/theft reference post #389 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 1-4 (3/29 to 4/4/22) for burglary/theft reference post #176 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.
4/5/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 5 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/6/22.
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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Well - I'm coming up with 2018 articles for this case. So really don't know "what" is happening in the burglary/theft trial...
Since he has a hearing for his murder case on 4/11/22 - I'm going to "assume" this trial will not take place on that date - even if it is posted on the court site.

Thursday, April 7th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (Burglary & Theft) (@ 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: 4/7, 4/11, 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 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 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. Trial set to begin 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 hearing on 4/11/22.
4/6/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/7/22.
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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Burglary/Theft:

Docket update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/8/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/8/2022

4/7/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 4/7/2022

4/6/2022 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 4/8/2022
NOTE: STATE’S 404(B) LIMITING INSTRUCTION

Hearings:
4/11/2022 10:30 Trial

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


Since he is supposed to have a status conference hearing on the murder charges - I'm not going to put him for a trial date today.