GUILTY CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*

[Niner]

Unfortunately I can not access the San Mateo County court site this morning... but I'll go ahead & post this until I can or get an updated article.

Monday, November 9th:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 12) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 73) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9). Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/15/20) reference post #56 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
10/16/20 Trial Day Friday: Present: Judge Lisa Novak, defendant & attorney Paul Demeester. Defense motion for discharge of Juror #1-motion denied. Arguments presented. Evidence submitted to court for ruling. Waiver of personal appearance of defendant. Motion denied to dismiss juror #1. Defense Motion title: 1050; Court waives 2-day notice. Next status conference hearing re trial on 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Trial Day Monday: Status conference hearing. Was not held. Status conference rescheduled to 10/20/20.
10/20/20 Update: Status conference hearing in front of Judge Lisa Novak was cancelled. Status conference hearing heard before Judge Leland Davis III. Neither attorney nor defendant present when matter was heard on 10/20/20. Defendant ordered to return. Case ordered off calendar.
10/21/20: Trial Day Tuesday: Order: for the provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on Nov. 9, 2020 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing.

 

[Niner]

@PayrollNerd - sorry to bother you - but I haven't been able to access this court site - and was wondering if you can?

Smart Search - Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

Looking for Leon Melvin Seymour - Case #17-NF-007170-A

Last entry was he was going to be allowed to wear civilian clothes.

TIA if you can find something!

 

[Niner]

getting frustrated at all the court links I was able to get into - are now "Forbidden"....
So - going to post this until someone reading here let's me know any different... Jury selection MUST be over by now, eh? It's been 13 days...


Tuesday, November 10th:
*Trial continues (Day 13) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 73) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9). Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/20/20) reference post #61 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
10/21/20: Trial Day Tuesday: Order: for the provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on Nov. 9, 2020 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing.
11/9/20 Trial Day 12 Monday: No info jury selection ? or trial ?– can not access court site. Trial – I guess continues on 11/10/20.

 

[Niner]

@faithx - I see you are following this case - can you access the San Mateo link I have in post #62?

TIA if you can - just copy & paste whatever is there AFTER the 10/21/20 info if there is any.

 

[faithx]

@faithx - I see you are following this case - can you access the San Mateo link I have in post #62?

TIA if you can - just copy & paste whatever is there AFTER the 10/21/20 info if there is any.

Hi! I am able to access it.

11/09/2020 Continued Jury Trial
Original Type: Continued Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Result: Continued Court's Motion

12/01/2020 Continued Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM

 

[Niner]

Thank you SO much @faithx !! You are a god send! Can I put you down as my "go-to" person for this case?

TIA if you say Yes!

 

[faithx]

Thank you SO much @faithx !! You are a god send! Can I put you down as my "go-to" person for this case?

TIA if you say Yes!

You're very welcome! And yes you can.

 

[Niner]

You're very welcome! And yes you can.

Oh good! Thank you (again!)

This is one messed up trial - with all it's stops & starts!

 

[Niner]

@faithx - just wanted to check & see if this trial will be actually starting on 12/1/20. I'm guessing not...

TIA!

 

[faithx]

@faithx - just wanted to check & see if this trial will be actually starting on 12/1/20. I'm guessing not...

TIA!

It appears that you're right. With all these cancellations, is the trial ever going to finish??

You're welcome and happy Thanksgiving!

11/13/2020 Order
Comment: ORDER FOR THE PROVISIOM OF VIDEO & AUDIO LINK DURING CONTINUING JURY TRIAL COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1, 2020 AND ORDER FOR MR. SEYMOUR TO WEAR CIVILIAN COLTHING.

11/17/2020 Status Conference
Original Type: Status Conference
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 11:00 AM
Result: Held
Parties Present: Defendant
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

11/17/2020 Motion granted.
Comment: Moving party: DEFENSE Motion title:FOR A MISTRIAL

11/17/2020 Defendant not brought into the courtroom.
Comment: AT COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL

12/01/2020 Continued Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated
Comment: TRIAL DAY 12

12/15/2020 To Set
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM

 

[Niner]

Thank you @faithx !

 

[Niner]

Still can not access the court site - so I will wait upon @faithx - to let me know IF this is still a go today....

Tuesday, Dec. 15th:
*Set Trial Date Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 73) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial continuance granted. Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) reference post #61 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
10/21/20 Update: Order: for the provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on Nov. 9, 2020 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing.
11/9/20 Update: Trial continued per Court's motion. Trial Day 12 restarts on 12/1/20. 11/17/20 Update: Status hearing held. Motion for trial continuance-granted. Defendant not in courtroom at Coalinga State Hospital. Next set trial hearing on 12/15/20.

 

[faithx]

Still can not access the court site - so I will wait upon @faithx - to let me know IF this is still a go today....

Tuesday, Dec. 15th:
*Set Trial Date Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 73) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial continuance granted. Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) reference post #61 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
10/21/20 Update: Order: for the provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on Nov. 9, 2020 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing.
11/9/20 Update: Trial continued per Court's motion. Trial Day 12 restarts on 12/1/20. 11/17/20 Update: Status hearing held. Motion for trial continuance-granted. Defendant not in courtroom at Coalinga State Hospital. Next set trial hearing on 12/15/20.

It is still a go today!

 

[Niner]

It is still a go today!

Thanks a bunch!

 

[faithx]

@Niner Here's the update on the court website.

12/15/2020 To Set
Original Type: To Set
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Result: Held
Parties Present: Defendant
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

12/15/2020 Personal Appearance Waiver pursuant to Emergency Rule 5
Comment: filed.

12/15/2020 Reason defendant not present:
Comment: AT COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL

01/21/2021 To Set
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 08:45 AM

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @faithx !

 

[Niner]

No access to court site - so will have to wait for @faithx to let me know if this is still a go for today....

Thursday, January 21st:
*Set Trial Date Hearing (@ 8:45am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 74) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial continuance granted. Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) reference post #61 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
10/21/20 Update: Order: for the provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on Nov. 9, 2020 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing.
11/9/20 Update: Trial continued per Court's motion. Trial Day 12 restarts on 12/1/20. 11/17/20 Update: Status hearing held. Motion for trial continuance-granted. Defendant not in courtroom at Coalinga State Hospital. Next set trial hearing on 12/15/20.
12/15/20 Update: Hearing held. Personal appearance waiver pursuant to Emergency Rule 5 filed; reason defendant not present: at Coalinga State Hospital. Next set trial date on 1/21/21.

 

[faithx]

@Niner The hearing was held today.

01/21/2021 To Set
Original Type: To Set
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 08:45 AM
Result: Held
Parties Present: Defendant
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

01/21/2021 Personal Appearance Waiver pursuant to Emergency Rule 5
01/21/2021 Reason defendant not present:
Comment: AT COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL

05/27/2021 Status of:
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM

07/12/2021 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Novak, Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @faithx !

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 27th:
*Status Hearing (@ 0am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 74) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial continuance granted to 7/12/21. Court dark on Fridays.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & thru 11/17/20 reference post #77 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
12/15/20 Update: Hearing held. Personal appearance waiver pursuant to Emergency Rule 5 filed; reason defendant not present: at Coalinga State Hospital. Next set trial date on 1/21/21. 1/21/21 Update: Hearing was held. Trial set to begin on 7/12/21. Next status hearing on 5/27/21.