CA - Janet Kovacich, 27, Auburn, 8 Sept 1982

[MagicRose99]

Yeah!!! JUSTICE FOR JANET!!! Yeah!!!

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/104392.html

Article by By Jenifer Gee Auburn Journal Staff Writer (who attended most of the trial).

The defendant did not display emotion and kept his head down as the jury was asked individually to answer whether or not their verdict was guilty of first-degree murder and agreeing that the allegation of the use of firearm was true.

Each juror said, “yes.”

Paul Kovacich was remanded into custody. He remained seated as court bailiff’s secured handcuffs around him.
He will appear again in Placer County Superior Court at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Dept. 4 in the historic Auburn courthouse.

 

[ohiogirl]

Thanks for all the updates everyone.

 

[Niner]

Thanks WildOne for all your updates!!

YES!! Guilty!!!

:behindbar :clap: :clap:

 

[MagicRose99]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/104392.html

Article by By Jenifer Gee Auburn Journal Staff Writer (who attended most of the trial).

I'm confused about this article... it says:
"Judge Mark Curry said a gag order, prohibiting anyone involved with case from discussing it publicly, will remain in place until a February hearing. The defense has issued a motion to dismiss."

What are they trying to dismiss?!?! He's been tried and convicted... you can't just dismiss the case as if it never happened...

Can anyone shed any light for this simpleton?!?!?

 

[Niner]

I'm confused about this article... it says:
"Judge Mark Curry said a gag order, prohibiting anyone involved with case from discussing it publicly, will remain in place until a February hearing. The defense has issued a motion to dismiss."

What are they trying to dismiss?!?! He's been tried and convicted... you can't just dismiss the case as if it never happened...

Can anyone shed any light for this simpleton?!?!?

Yes, I saw that on page one of my Auburn Journal this morning.... thinking the same thing!! How can you 'dismiss' if the trial has already taken place.... strange indeed!!

 

[DEPUTYDAWG]

Yay! :woohoo:

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/106608.html

Defense Attorney John Spurling’s motion to dismiss outlines his argument that pre-trial prejudice prevented the defendant from a fair proceeding.

Spurling indicated he intends to call a witness at the hearing

Next hearing at 1 p.m. March 6 in Department 4 in the historic courthouse in Old Town Auburn.

 

[Niner]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/106608.html



Next hearing at 1 p.m. March 6 in Department 4 in the historic courthouse in Old Town Auburn.

okay - marked my calendar for this date! I will try and be there... if I don't find a job by then... since it's so close!

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/108157.html

Prosecution calls DNA expert in Kovacich hearing
Defense expected to bring more witnesses
By Jenifer Gee Journal Staff Writer

Prosecutors recalled a DNA expert to the stand in an effort to solidify a murder conviction for Paul Kovacich Jr. Monday.
In January, the former Placer County Sheriff’s sergeant was convicted of murder with the use of a firearm in the Sept. 8, 1982 death and disappearance of his wife, Janet Kovacich.

Hearing continues at 9 am Tuesday in Historic Auburn Courthouse

 

[ohiogirl]

Wonder why no reporting on this hearing last few days.

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/108508.html

In the motion to dismiss, public defender John Spurling asserted that his client was not able to present evidence or witnesses that could have helped exonerate him. During the hearing, Spurling brought forward witnesses to try to prove that point.

The prosecution has rebutted this claim and recalled a DNA expert to the stand during the hearing to solidify their position.

Court will reconvene March 18 at 9 a.m. in Department 4 on the 3rd floor of the historic courthouse in Auburn.

 

[Niner]

didn't make it to the first "dismiss" trial, and looks like I won't make it to the one this Wednesday... have a job interview!!!!

Again - Wildone - thanks for the updates!! Are you going to the hearing Wednesday???

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/108954.html

Judge upholds Kovacich conviction

http://www.theunion.com/article/20090319/NEWS/903189954/1001/NONE

Kovacich murder conviction upheld

Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 24 in Department 4 of Placer County Superior Court in the Historic Auburn Courthouse.

 

[mikeysmommom]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/108954.html



http://www.theunion.com/article/20090319/NEWS/903189954/1001/NONE



Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 24 in Department 4 of Placer County Superior Court in the Historic Auburn Courthouse.

Thank You for the update. Justice at last for Janet.:clap::clap::clap:

 

[MagicRose99]

You know, there is no statute of limitations on murder... HOW did they think this reason would fly to overturn a conviction? :doh:

From the link:
Judge Mark S. Curry in a hearing at the historic courthouse in Auburn rejected the defense’s claims that the former Placer County Sheriff’s sergeant was denied a fair trial because too much time had elapsed between the death of his wife, Janet, and his indictment.

In their motion to dismiss the Jan. 26 conviction, defense attorneys said evidence that could have corroborated Paul Kovacich’s version of events had been destroyed in the 26 years since Janet disappeared.

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/108954.html

 

[chicoliving]

Prosecutors are asking a Placer County judge to sentence a former sheriff's deputy to 27 years to life in prison for murdering his wife 26 years ago.

Paul Kovacich Jr. faces sentencing today for shooting Janet Kovacich in 1982.

http://www.kcra.com/news/19273107/detail.html

 

[MagicRose99]

AUBURN, Calif. -- A former Placer County sheriff's deputy was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life for various charges in connection with his wife's death.

http://www.kcra.com/news/19273107/detail.html

 

[Wildcat]

http://cbs13.com/local/kovacich.auburn.killing.2.993930.html

Apparently 27 years..

I am sure there will be a more detailed article in the Auburn Journal soon.

 

[Wildcat]

http://auburnjournal.com/detail/112678.html

See Auburnjournal.com for updates and Sunday's Journal for a complete story.