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

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Any news on his sentencing? TIA!

Not getting any recent articles over here...
 
This is old info, but says what happened on Sept 18.

Former Navy man to be sentenced for wife’s murder in Point Loma - Matthew Scott Sullivan will be sentenced Nov. 13 for fatally stabbing his wife in Point Loma a judge ruled Sept. 18 after he denied his motion for a new trial. Sullivan 35 was convi...

I don’t quite understand why not knowing the name of the person who bought the car that she might have had access to, why that would necessitate a new trial. However, I’m in good company. The judge didn’t understand it either.
 
I just read through the threads. We didn’t get a lot of info that the jury heard. I’d guess that most of the deliberation time was spent on 1st vs 2nd degree murder. I’d have leaned toward 1st degree—his plan of concealment worked for two years. And why was the knife in the bedroom?

Anyone else have thoughts on the subject you’d like to share?
 
Hello all - I'm posting these ahead of time as I will be unavailable - due to having surgery on Wednesday. I hope to be back on Friday - but you never know...
Please keep good info for me to follow up on! :)

Friday, January 29th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 6, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (29 @ time of crime/33/now 35) “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. Judge changes (3/13/20) to no bond.
Trial began on 2/18/20 with jury selection, trial started on 2/21/20 and ended on 3/11/20. Jury: 7 men/5 women & 4 alternates. Jurors’ took about 8 ½ hours (3 days) to reach a verdict of guilty of 2nd degree murder, plus allegations of using a knife in the killing.
Jury Selection from 2/10/20 thru 2/20/20 & Trial (Day 1-13) 2/21/20 to 3/12/20 reference post #387 here:
GUILTY - CA - Elizabeth Sullivan, 31, San Diego, 13 Oct 2014 *Arrest*
3/13/20 Friday Day 14: Just over a day of deliberations, the jury panel acquitted Sullivan of a first-degree murder charge, but convicted him of second-degree murder, plus an allegation of using a knife in the killing. Sentencing is scheduled for April 13.
4/13/20 Update: Next hearing on 5/28. Not sure if this is a sentencing hearing or just a hearing. Sentencing continued to 6/18/20. 6/18/20 Update: Don’t believe sentencing happened. Court site has Motions hearing on 9/18/20 at 9:30am & sentencing at 1:30pm.
9/18/20 Update: Defense attorney Marcus DeBose presented a lengthy motion before San Diego Superior Court Albert Harutunian III on numerous grounds for a new trial, including a request to interview jurors about their verdict. Harutunian ruled that DeBose had not shown a basis to unseal confidential juror information. San Diego Superior Court Judge Albert Harutunian III denied Sullivan motion for new trial. Sentencing has been rescheduled to 11/13/20.
11/13/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 11/16/20. 11/16/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 1/29/21.
 
Niner said:
Hello all - I'm posting these ahead of time as I will be unavailable - due to having surgery on Wednesday. I hope to be back on Friday - but you never know...
Please keep good info for me to follow up on! :)

Friday, January 29th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 6, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (29 @ time of crime/33/now 35) “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. Judge changes (3/13/20) to no bond.
Trial began on 2/18/20 with jury selection, trial started on 2/21/20 and ended on 3/11/20. Jury: 7 men/5 women & 4 alternates. Jurors’ took about 8 ½ hours (3 days) to reach a verdict of guilty of 2nd degree murder, plus allegations of using a knife in the killing.
Jury Selection from 2/10/20 thru 2/20/20 & Trial (Day 1-13) 2/21/20 to 3/12/20 reference post #387 here:
GUILTY - CA - Elizabeth Sullivan, 31, San Diego, 13 Oct 2014 *Arrest*
3/13/20 Friday Day 14: Just over a day of deliberations, the jury panel acquitted Sullivan of a first-degree murder charge, but convicted him of second-degree murder, plus an allegation of using a knife in the killing. Sentencing is scheduled for April 13.
4/13/20 Update: Next hearing on 5/28. Not sure if this is a sentencing hearing or just a hearing. Sentencing continued to 6/18/20. 6/18/20 Update: Don’t believe sentencing happened. Court site has Motions hearing on 9/18/20 at 9:30am & sentencing at 1:30pm.
9/18/20 Update: Defense attorney Marcus DeBose presented a lengthy motion before San Diego Superior Court Albert Harutunian III on numerous grounds for a new trial, including a request to interview jurors about their verdict. Harutunian ruled that DeBose had not shown a basis to unseal confidential juror information. San Diego Superior Court Judge Albert Harutunian III denied Sullivan motion for new trial. Sentencing has been rescheduled to 11/13/20.
11/13/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 11/16/20. 11/16/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 1/29/21.
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Thanks for all your tedious work.:):):)
Good luck with your surgery, and a quick recovery, to see you back.
 
I’m glad he was found guilty, though I wish it had been of first degree murder.

One question I’ve had: why were his mother, mother’s friend, and his sister arriving on October 14 to help care for the kids? Elizabeth was killed October 13, which means the arrival of family was already in the works. To me, this family visit lends itself to more evidence of premeditation.
 
tmar said:
Thanks for all your tedious work.:):):)
Good luck with your surgery, and a quick recovery, to see you back.
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Thanks - everything went quite smoothly! I'm still ALIVE!! :D
 
Does anyone have an update yet? I'm guessing the sentencing is over by now, but I can't find anything online.
 
ASiAM said:
Does anyone have an update yet? I'm guessing the sentencing is over by now, but I can't find anything online.
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Yes - I was wondering the same - just coming up with old 2020 articles over here. In the court site it says "no pending hearings" - so he must have been sentenced on Friday.

TIA if someone finds anything! :)
 
Friday, March 12th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 6, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (29 @ time of crime/33/now 36) “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. Judge changes (3/13/20) to no bond.
Trial began on 2/18/20 with jury selection, trial started on 2/21/20 and ended on 3/11/20. Jury: 7 men/5 women & 4 alternates. Jurors’ took about 8 ½ hours (3 days) to reach a verdict of guilty of 2nd degree murder, plus allegations of using a knife in the killing. Was acquitted of 1st degree murder charge.
Jury Selection from 2/10/20 thru 2/20/20 & Trial (Day 1-14) 2/21/20 to 3/13/20 & court info from 4/13/20 thru 9/18/20 reference post #426 here:
GUILTY - CA - Elizabeth Sullivan, 31, San Diego, 13 Oct 2014 *Arrest*
11/13/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 11/16/20. 11/16/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 1/29/21. 1/29/21 Update: Sentencing was rescheduled to 3/12/21.
 
Niner said:
Friday, March 12th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Elizabeth Sullivan (31) (reported missing Oct. 14, 2014, San Diego; found Oct. 6, 2016 in San Diego Bay) – *Matthew Scott Sullivan (29 @ time of crime/33/now 36) “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. Judge changes (3/13/20) to no bond.
Trial began on 2/18/20 with jury selection, trial started on 2/21/20 and ended on 3/11/20. Jury: 7 men/5 women & 4 alternates. Jurors’ took about 8 ½ hours (3 days) to reach a verdict of guilty of 2nd degree murder, plus allegations of using a knife in the killing. Was acquitted of 1st degree murder charge.
Jury Selection from 2/10/20 thru 2/20/20 & Trial (Day 1-14) 2/21/20 to 3/13/20 & court info from 4/13/20 thru 9/18/20 reference post #426 here:
GUILTY - CA - Elizabeth Sullivan, 31, San Diego, 13 Oct 2014 *Arrest*
11/13/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 11/16/20. 11/16/20 Update: Sentencing rescheduled to 1/29/21. 1/29/21 Update: Sentencing was rescheduled to 3/12/21.
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So he hasn't been sentenced yet. Well, its not like he is going anywhere with no bond. He was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, but acquitted of 1st degree murder? From what I've been able to find out is that he gets a minimum of 15 years, but he can still get life.
 
JnRyan said:
So he hasn't been sentenced yet. Well, its not like he is going anywhere with no bond. He was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, but acquitted of 1st degree murder? From what I've been able to find out is that he gets a minimum of 15 years, but he can still get life.
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Hi there! I remember you. Good to see you here. Well, he got sentenced today. Sixteen years is not long enough. He'll probably get out for "good behavior" in half the time. I'm grateful thought that he got caught and Elizabeth's daughters will know their mother did not run off and leave them.

Ex-Navy man sentenced 16 years to life for fatally stabbing wife, hiding body | FOX 5 San Diego
 
Curious Me said:
Hi there! I remember you. Good to see you here. Well, he got sentenced today. Sixteen years is not long enough. He'll probably get out for "good behavior" in half the time. I'm grateful thought that he got caught and Elizabeth's daughters will know their mother did not run off and leave them.

Ex-Navy man sentenced 16 years to life for fatally stabbing wife, hiding body | FOX 5 San Diego
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16 years! First he is acquitted on 1st degree murder and then he gets 16 years. I need to look up who his attorney is. Just in case I pull some shenanigans in that locale.
 
During opening statements, prosecutor Jill Lindberg told jurors that Sullivan may have stabbed his wife five times after learning she was having an affair, then hid her body until he had to remove it because he was moving to the East Coast.

“He made her look like the person who had abandoned her family,” Lindberg said at Sullivan’s sentencing.

In October 2016, her decomposing body was found floating in the bay about a half-mile from the home.

Investigators later found blood under her bedroom carpet and a knife in the attic.
Former Navy sailor who hid wife’s body in freezer sentenced for her killing
 
New post on Kay's Facebook page with a picture of the kids. Clearly she still thinks he is guilty. :confused:
 
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