GUILTY CA - Elizabeth Sullivan, 31, San Diego, 13 Oct 2014 *Arrest*

[Curious Me]

Defendant Matthew Scott Sullivan Defense Counsel Marcus DeBose
Court No. CD275353
Date 01/31/2020 Time 09:00 AM
Judge
Event Felony Readiness Conference
Location San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001

Defendant Matthew Scott Sullivan Defense Counsel Marcus DeBose
Court No. CD275353
Date 02/10/2020 Time 09:00 AM
Judge
Event Felony Jury Trial
Location San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001

Defendant Matthew Scott Sullivan
Defense Counsel Marcus DeBose
Court No. CD275353
Date 02/18/2020 Time 09:00 AM
Judge
Event Felony Jury Trial
Location San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001


San Diego County District Attorney

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch Curious Me! I can access that link!!!

Now - I see they have two Jury Trials mentioned - one on 2/10 & on 2/18. I'm going to "assume" that the one on 2/10 is when Jury selection begins & 2/18 start of actual trial.... ??

 

[TexasTiger]

New to this page, but very informed on this case. Any clue what will happen at January 31st court date? What is a felony readiness conference?

 

[Curious Me]

New to this page, but very informed on this case. Any clue what will happen at January 31st court date? What is a felony readiness conference?

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-is-a-readiness-conference--2196161.html

"A readiness conference on a felony is generally an opportunity for the parties to tell the court whether a case is ready for trial. It is also a time for pretrial motions to be noticed to the other side. It is also a "last" opportunity to reach a Plea agreement short of going to trial."

https://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/felony-case-process

Pretrial Readiness Conference

"The sixth step is the second readiness conference this is set up to see if your case can settle. If you cannot settle your case at this readiness conference, you will probably go to trial. Usually the readiness conference is set out thirty to forty-five days past the second arraignment. Trial usually follows with in a few weeks."

"At the pretrial hearing (which occurs in both felony and misdemeanor cases), the parties may again discuss settlement of the case, discuss possible discovery issues, and make other motions, such as a 995, 1538.5."

"In every criminal case the prosecutor to disclose to the defense who the witnesses will be and what documentary and other physical evidence will be introduced at trial. If the case is not resolved at the pretrial hearing, the court may set additional pretrial hearings. Eventually, a final pretrial hearing is set, called a readiness conference."

"At the readiness conference, the parties will make an attempt to resolve the case without a trial."

BBM

 

[Niner]

@TexasTiger to WS & this thread!

 

[TexasTiger]

Do we know if there will be any media coverage on this? I’m not local to San Diego where I’m sure they will provide coverage, but I’m wondering if there will be any way to find out what goes on in court if you’re not local. I have my own reservations about what I think happened, I just wanna know how it’s all going to play out. Super sad all around!

 

[Niner]

Do we know if there will be any media coverage on this? I’m not local to San Diego where I’m sure they will provide coverage, but I’m wondering if there will be any way to find out what goes on in court if you’re not local. I have my own reservations about what I think happened, I just wanna know how it’s all going to play out. Super sad all around!

Maybe if you search for any Tweeter accounts that might be reporting this case. I came up with zero - but you might have more luck if you are in the States. I'm in Europe and sometimes don't come up with stuff that you all there can!

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 31st:
*Felony Readiness Conference Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 10/22/19-continued to 2/18/20.
2/14/19 Update: Was ordered Friday to stand trial on a first-degree murder charge. Arraignment hearing on 3/4.
3/4/19: Plead not guilty. Trial date has been set for 10/22/19. Next hearing on 8/16. 8/16/19: Next Status hearing on 9/5. 9/5/19: Trial has been continued. Next status hearing on 12/18.
12/18/19 Update: Felony Readiness Conference hearing on 1/31/20, jury selection on 2/10 and trial to start on 2/18/20.

 

[Niner]

Defendant
Matthew Scott Sullivan Defense Counsel
Marcus DeBose
Court No.
CD275353 Date
02/07/2020 Time
09:00 AM Judge
Event
Felony Readiness Conference
Location
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001

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Defendant
Matthew Scott Sullivan Defense Counsel
Marcus DeBose
Court No.
CD275353 Date
02/10/2020 Time
09:00 AM Judge
Event
Felony Jury Trial
Location
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001

link: Case Information, Search - San Diego County District Attorney

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 7th:
*Felony Readiness Conference Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 10/22/19-continued to 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20.
2/14/19 Update: Was ordered Friday to stand trial on a first-degree murder charge. Arraignment hearing on 3/4.
3/4/19: Plead not guilty. Trial date has been set for 10/22/19. Next hearing on 8/16. 8/16/19: Next Status hearing on 9/5. 9/5/19: Trial has been continued. Next status hearing on 12/18.
12/18/19 Update: Felony Readiness Conference hearing on 1/31/20, jury selection on 2/10 and trial to start on 2/18/20. 1/31/20: Felony Readiness conference hearing continued to 2/7/20.

 

[Niner]

Monday, February 10th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 10/22/19-continued to 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 11th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial (on 2/16).
2/10/20 Day 1: Jury selection. No other info available. Trial continues on 2/11.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, February 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial (on 2/16).
2/10/20 Monday Day 1: Jury selection. No other info available. Trial continues on 2/11.
2/11/20 Tuesday Day 2: No info available. Trial continues 2/12.



Guessing no one has found any tweeters for this case?? I sure haven't....

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 13th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial (on 2/16).
2/10/20 Monday Day 1: Jury selection. No other info available. Jury selection continues on 2/11.
2/11/20 Tuesday Day 2: No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/12.
2/12/20 Wednesday Day 3: No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/13.

 

[Niner]

Any news from you locals on if the jury has been selected? I'm just getting articles back in 2018....

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (34/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial (on 2/16).
2/10/20 Monday Day 1: Jury selection. No other info available. Jury selection continues on 2/11.
2/11/20 Tuesday Day 2: No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/12.
2/12/20 Wednesday Day 3: Court "might" have been closed for Lincoln's birthday. No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/13.
2/13/20 Thursday Day 4: No info available. Trial continues on 2/14.


No "new" news on this case? I just tried to find some, but only getting old articles....

 

[yeshax]

Unfortunately same here, have found nothing new reported.

 

[Niner]

Well at least we know this trial is "in progress":

Defendant Defense Counsel
Matthew Scott Sullivan Marcus DeBose

Court No. Date Time Judge Event
CD275353 02/10/2020 09:00 AM Albert Harutunian, III Felony Jury Trial - In Progress

Location: San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 2001

link: Case Information, Search - San Diego County District Attorney

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 18th:
*Trial begins (Day 1) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 4, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (35/29 @ time of crime) “husband” arrested (1/31/18 in Wyoming, Delaware, extradited 2/9/18), charged & arraigned (3/4/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection, trial starts 2/18/20. Will turn 35 years old during trial (on 2/16).
2/10/20 Monday Day 1: Jury selection. No other info available. Jury selection continues on 2/11.
2/11/20 Tuesday Day 2: No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/12.
2/12/20 Wednesday Day 3: Court “might” have been closed for Lincoln’s birthday. No info available. Jury selection continues to 2/13.
2/13/20 Thursday Day 4: Jury selection continues?? No info available. Jury selection continues on 2/14.
2/14/20 Friday Day 5: Going to “assume” jury has been selected. Trial starts on Tuesday, 2/18.

 

[Curious Me]

None of the local news stations are reporting anything about the trial yet. Disappointed in the lack of coverage so far. Gee Niner, I went to all the local news sites and found no mention of the trial. But...not giving up hope that maybe I'll hear something on the local news reports later this week.

Article from last year about the evidence.
Testimony Provides Grim Details of Navy Wife's Alleged Murder - Times of San Diego

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