GUILTY CA - Gianni, 24, & Sal Belvedere, 22, Ilona Flint, 22, San Diego, 24 Dec 2013 - #2

[Curious Me]

So when is the next court appearance? Did his attorney waive reading of charges? I did not really expect any new information on the charges. Just giving the Judge enough to hold over for trial and prevent bail.
JMO's

"Mercado is due back in court for a status hearing on July 10."

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loc...riple-Homicide-Belvedere-Flint-264616411.html

bbm

 

[Curious Me]

No more guest-at-a-wedding photo!

http://www.10news.com/news/arraignme...ossible-motive

 

[mrsobrien]

He looks so bloated and sick!

 

[gettez]

I'll provide a link as soon as KGTV updates their Web site but I'm paraphrasing what the prosecutor said to interviews ... investigation remains on-going due to lots of twists and turns they've uncovered. To me, a hit seems to be back on the table but if that's the case, he's the worst hitman ever by getting caught redhanded with a silencer!

 

[Simply Caustic]

He looks so bloated and sick!

Hopefully, that bloating is called "guilt" and it's eating him alive.
JMO though.

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[SDHELPS]

He looks so bloated and sick!

Just getting caught up here. Thank you all for posting the current picture! I for one had a hard time looking at a young man who looked like he had promise in his life. in his wedding event picture The recent photo shows a lot more and he does look disheveled and somewhat out of it. I did notice scratches on his neck but he was obviously not injured. Hence the suicide/phyc info we see makes sense.

On KFMB @ 5:00pm they reported that his attorney did not dispute the "no bail" ruling and because of that the DA did not have to speak in regards to the evidence against him. I will post the link as soon as it's available on video.

My heart hurts for Sal, Gianni and Ilona as they were taken much to soon in a such a selfish act. I also pray for the families of the Belvedere's, Flint and Mercado families as they are also victims in this tragedy.

 

[mrsobrien]

Ha! I'm betting it's the Tylenol though.

Hopefully, that bloating is called "guilt" and it's eating him alive.
JMO though.

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[mrsobrien]

I see what looks like skin folds on his neck, maybe some acne. It's blurry though and I do have bad vision. Could be scratches!

Just getting caught up here. Thank you all for posting the current picture! I for one had a hard time looking at a young man who looked like he had promise in his life. in his wedding event picture The recent photo shows a lot more and he does look disheveled and somewhat out of it. I did notice scratches on his neck but he was obviously not injured. Hence the suicide/phyc info we see makes sense.

On KFMB @ 5:00pm they reported that his attorney did not dispute the "no bail" ruling and because of that the DA did not have to speak in regards to the evidence against him. I will post the link as soon as it's available on video.

My heart hurts for Sal, Gianni and Ilona as they were taken much to soon in a such a selfish act. I also pray for the families of the Belvedere's, Flint and Mercado families as they are also victims in this tragedy.

 

[Philigumbo]

Different view with eyes up. If you open the pic in a new tab, it's clear and you can clearly enlarge. It's acne on his face or from picking it.





http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loc...riple-Homicide-Belvedere-Flint-264616411.html

 

[tvscum]

Extended Q & A video with triple murder prosecutor:

http://www.cbs8.com/story/25872762/...-eligible-for-death-penalty-in-triple-murders

 

[lynxofsd]

Totally unclear to me how this defendant would be linked to Sal/Gianni/Ilona, except by happenstance--as far as we know.

And, it seems like a lucky break that he was apprehended with weapons linked to this murder.

On the other hand, if this guy had any expectation that he would not be ID'ed as the perpetrator, his luck ran out pretty fast.

 

[gettez]

Extended Q & A video with triple murder prosecutor:

http://www.cbs8.com/story/25872762/...-eligible-for-death-penalty-in-triple-murders

Thanks for that, tvscum ... the "twists and turns" mention is about 8 minutes in!

 

[bessie]

I see what looks like skin folds on his neck, maybe some acne. It's blurry though and I do have bad vision. Could be scratches!

Are y'all sure he just took Tylenol. Those marks on his neck are very defined. Could be my display, I suppose.

 

[mrsobrien]

Tylenol is all that's been reported. Anything else....dunno. To me it looks like folds of skin (see how head is tilted) and acne.
http://www.10news.com/news/arraignm...ado-could-give-information-on-possible-motive

Are y'all sure he just took Tylenol. Those marks on his neck are very defined. Could be my display, I suppose.

 

[SDHELPS]

Are y'all sure he just took Tylenol. Those marks on his neck are very defined. Could be my display, I suppose.

Tried to blow it up but big surprise...I'm terrible at this stuff! IMO there are definite scratches and his right lower jaw area and neck (yes lots of acne too). Not that any of that matters as long as he is in custody!

 

[Curious Me]

Will we ever find out what the motive was?

Triple murder suspect pleads not guilty
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/Triple-murder-suspect-to-be-arraigned-Wednesday-264604801.html

"Outside court Wednesday, Deputy District Attorney Brian Erickson would not comment on a possible motive."
"At this point, you know, motive can be anything," the prosecutor said. "It is an ongoing investigation."

"Erickson would not confirm or deny whether Mercado knew any of the victims, but said “it was not a random act.”

His attorney uses fancy words when really his client got caught with a bunch of weapons including an illegal silencer possibly used to murder. :facepalm:

"Mercado's attorney, Michael Berg, said his client was "dismayed" about being arrested and charged with the murders."

"Berg said Mercado -- whom he called a gun aficionado --..."

(aficionado-a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity)

BBM

 

[EmiLove832]

I apologize if this was already suggested but eBay if Mercado sought a job with the Belvedere's? But was turned down or fired soon after employment.


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[mrsobrien]

NOT RANDOM.

Omg, it feels good to know something, lol. Just needed to repeat it.

Will we ever find out what the motive was?

Triple murder suspect pleads not guilty
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/Triple-murder-suspect-to-be-arraigned-Wednesday-264604801.html

"Outside court Wednesday, Deputy District Attorney Brian Erickson would not comment on a possible motive."
"At this point, you know, motive can be anything," the prosecutor said. "It is an ongoing investigation."

"Erickson would not confirm or deny whether Mercado knew any of the victims, but said “it was not a random act.”

His attorney uses fancy words when really his client got caught with a bunch of weapons including an illegal silencer possibly used to murder. :facepalm:

"Mercado's attorney, Michael Berg, said his client was "dismayed" about being arrested and charged with the murders."

"Berg said Mercado -- whom he called a gun aficionado --..."

(aficionado-a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity)

BBM

 

[Curious Me]

Crimes like these with no apparent motive are maddening to me.

I've been thinking he must've gotten to Gianni first, and then still went after Ilona, ...but Sal wasn't even planned to be there. He had to borrow the Dad's car to pick Ilona up when Gianni didn't show up. Do I have that right?

It seems so happenstance unless he somehow knew or communicated with someone. Hard to believe he acted alone. Did he have to do away with all three because they'd all know he did it if he just got Gianni?

Why didn't CM dispose of the weapons sooner? I know he's a gun aficionado, but those weapons should have been disposed of immediately.

Here I am, lost in a maze, stuck in my head, losing my mind while doing my laundry.

 

[thebestinthewest]

He looks so bloated and sick!

Yeah he doesn't look like the guy I thought looked like him at target the older picture does. Just because he works in Mira Mesa doesn't mean he can't work at a different store if they are short on people.