CA - Joey, Summer, Gianni, Joseph Jr McStay Murders - Feb 4th 2010 #16

[asyousay]

Cathy Russon‏@cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago

#McStay - Bailiff just came out and said court is cancelled today. He would not give an explanation. Jurors were in the hallway waiting. Court resumes tomorrow.

So I come back and this happens. It’s hardly surprising at this stage though unfortunately.

 

[Mony Mony]

Good grief, maybe the defense didn't have a witness lined up.......

 

[oceanblueeyes]

If he has decided to testify then he knows his DNA experts didnt move the needle one inch in his favor.

Please testify CM. Please.

This could wind up being even better than when Martinez crossed examined Arias!! The state has a boatload of evidence to throw his way.

Plus it means he gives up his right not to incriminate himself so it's very possible we could hear about many things the judge had already previously ruled inadmissible. Now all of that will come in if he testifies!!! Yah!!!!

Imo

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I bet if it is about CM testifying his lawyers are screaming through the roof threatening to quit!!!

They will make sure to get it on the record they have strongly advised him not to do so.

But like I said early on no one can control a raging narcissist/psychopath.

Imo

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Good grief, maybe the defense didn't have a witness lined up.......

Possibly, but I think they were told he is going to testify, and the judge cancelled court today to give the state time to prepare.

At least that is what I hope the big surprise is that Bob mentioned. Lol

Jmo tho

 

[Longtimenoc]

So maybe Chase should not have asked MM to check on MM's brother? Would that make him look less guilty? And MM's keeping delaying to visit his brother's house is a sign of concern for his brother's family?[/QUOTE

Possibly, but I think they were told he is going to testify, and the judge cancelled court today to give the state time to prepare.

Jmo tho

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[Mony Mony]

Possibly, but I think they were told he is going to testify, and the judge cancelled court today to give the state time to prepare.

At least that is what I hope the big surprise is that Bob mentioned. Lol

Jmo tho

What can he possibly add that hasn't been said in the clubhouse interview and the jailhouse recordings?

Maybe he wants to talk about the Provecho fountain and how beautiful it was.

 

[la2cabo]

Maybe Merritt's heart finally gave out...

 

[Mony Mony]

Maybe Merritt's heart finally gave out...

OMG. I just pictured Redd Foxx clutching his heart! "It's the big one!"

 

[Longtimenoc]

All things considered the felon and his team did not present a very robust defense thus far imo. So getting up on the stand and letting the PT have at it might not be that crazy. All it takes is one juror for a mistrial.

 

[asyousay]

Maybe Merritt's heart finally gave out...

That would be most unfortunate

 

[Mica]

• 04/15/2019 Jury Trial
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Next hearing - 4/16/19 - Jury Trial - 9:30 AM

 

[Bobcat1]

Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.

 

[Mony Mony]

Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.

That is so rude.

 

[Bernina]

Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.

Thanks, Bobcat!

 

[Mica]

Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.

Wondering if it was a scheduled or last minute appt?

 

[Mica]

Great news about cameras being back in the courtroom!

 

[la2cabo]

Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.

That may not help score any points with the good Judge or the jurors.

 

[missy1974]

That may not help score any points with the good Judge or the jurors.

The jurors shouldn't know anything anyway.

I thought I had read somewhere that at pretrial hearings this was an issue and the doc appointments are made without anyone knowing, they just come and get the inmates when it's time to go? Does anyone know? Maybe someone who has worked in the system can answer that.

 

[Bobcat1]

Bobcat1 said: ↑
Just got this from PM.

Camera's will be back.

defendant had a doctor’s appointment today and his attorneys didn’t bother to tell anyone.
Wondering if it was a scheduled or last minute appt?

I

Wondering if it was a scheduled or last minute appt?

It was a prior scheduled appointment and not a last minutes appointment. No excuses! The defense attorneys were aware and didn't notify the court or PT.