The jurors in the murder trial for Letecia Stauch have asked for a list of exhibits admitted as evidence in the trial, to which the council said they will be able to get.
The jurors also asked for a preliminary report and final report from Dr. Dorothy Lewis, to which the council said jurors will not be able to get. The council said they will not be able to give that report because expert reports are not introduced as evidence.
#UPDATE: Jurors in the murder trial for
#LeteciaStauch have been deliberating for about seven hours now.
#LeteciaStauchTrial #GannonStauch
#BREAKING: A verdict has been reached in the murder trial for
#LeteciaStauch
#BREAKING: The verdict will be read in 30 minutes in the murder trial for
#LeteciaStauch
I'm outside of the courtroom. Currently, a few dozen community members are lined up outside of the courtroom waiting to be let in. Extra security has also arrived.
My photographer who is outside the entrance of the courthouse told me the District Attorney and the Stauch family just walked in.
Prosecutors and Gannon Stauch's mother, Landon, have just walked up to the courtroom.
Al Stauch and his family have just walked into the courtroom.
Letecia Stauch is wearing pink today. Currently she is talking to her lawyers.
District Attorney Michael Allen is addressing the community members who are in the courtroom: “This family, this community and this office very much has appreciated the support this community has given.”
It's a full gallery in the courtroom for the murder trial for Letecia Stauch. Every row and seat is filled. Gannon's family is here, lawyers are here, and now we're waiting on the judge.
The Stauch family has been waiting more than three years for an answer and for justice for their little boy. Soon, the verdict will be read in the murder trial for
#LeteciaStauch.
#LeteciaStauch has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The jurors had to answer the question, was she sane or insane when she murdered her 11-year-old stepson Gannon?
As we're waiting for the judge to arrive, I've looked over several times to the Stauch family. Al Stauch, Gannon's father hasn't moved much. He's been looking forward the entire time.
Much of the Stauch family is currently embracing one another, patiently waiting for answers.
I'm hearing a lot of community members whispering in the courtroom. Dozens of people have showed up to show their support for Gannon Stauch and his family. Meanwhile, many in the Stauch family have remained silent this entire time.
Judge Gregory Werner has entered the courtroom.
“I know this is an emotional case, I get that, I understand that… This jury has worked hard. Regardless of if you agree with or don’t agree with their verdict, you need to exercise appropriate decorum," said Judge Werner.
The jurors have just entered the courtroom.
#BREAKING: Letecia Stauch has been found guilty on murder in the first degree after deliberation.
#BREAKING: Letecia Stauch has been found guilty on murder in the first degree of a child under 12, position of trust.
#BREAKING: Letecia Stauch has been found guilty of tampering with a deceased human body.
#BREAKING: Letecia Stauch has been found guilty of tampering with physical evidence.
Al Stauch is crying, and wiping away tears. Landon Hiott is also crying and wiping away tears. Everyone in the Stauch family is embracing one another, as they’ve been waiting more than three years for justice for their little boy.
I have not seen any movement or emotion from Letecia Stauch. She's remained still the entire time.
Many gasps, emotions, and people saying the word "yes," are coming from community members in the courtroom.
There also has not been much emotion or movement from the lawyers on both sides of this case.
The jurors in this trial have just been dismissed.
The judge will be talking to jurors for about 30 minutes before going into sentencing.
Landon is giving District Attorney Michael Allen a very long, emotional hug right now. More of the family is hugging one another and embracing one another.
At least of the jurors was also wearing blue today, which is Gannon's favorite color. Blue ribbons are also tied to the outside of the courtroom doors.
Letecia Stauch is talking to her lawyer Josh Tolini right now. I still have not seen much, if any emotion from her. As the verdict was being read, she did not respond or react. She looked forward the entire time.
When discussing the sentencing and when that would happen, District Attorney Michael Allen told Judge Gregory Werner, “the family has been thinking about this day for over three years. They’re ready to go to sentencing as well.”
Judge Gregory Werner has returned to the courtroom for sentencing. Members of the family will be speaking as well.
Nicole Mobley: “I just want to initially thank you for everything you’ve done throughout all of this… This has been well over three years... To finally see some kind of justice for his family is incredible. I just want to thank you for everything that you have done.”
Jamie Cadenas: “I wanted to thank you for making this such a fair and neutral trial. I am here today as I have sit here with the family for three years… Three years ago, we heard as a neighborhood what happened and a little boy went missing.”
Cadenas: "We rallied together in a way most communities would never experience… This is the worst tragedy that anyone could go through. I have watched and held Landon as she falls apart, time after time. We are here today and Justice has been served for Gannon.”
Jack, Gannon’s great uncle: “This now convicted murder did not just murder Gannon. She murdered all of the love, joy, encouragement and security he would’ve brought to all those he would have encountered throughout this life. She murdered his children and his grandchildren.”
Veronica Berkenstock, Landon’s aunt: “Nothing in life prepares you for the murder of a child… A little over three and a half years ago, I got a call that I needed to be with Landon… We showed up for Gannon.”
Berkenstock: "I’m going to talk about forgiveness today because as a Christian, we have to talk about forgiveness… We want this court to know we have forgiven Letecia for what she did. God is the ultimate judger.”
Berkenstock: "I pray today that you will give her what she deserves on this earth. I would like to leave this bible, as she serves her life sentence… For the rest of her natural life, I hope she will read the word of God... Gannon, he is our hero and will always be our hero.”
Bob Rogers, Gannon’s grandfather: “What she (Laina) doesn’t have is an older brother to stand beside her. She still mentions Gannon quite often, her brother. We never want the spirit of Gannon or the memory of Gannon to be lost. I’m at a loss for words.”
Deborah Pearce, Gannon’s grandmother: “I just wanted to thank you, for everything that’s been done…I feel that if Gannon were here today, he would say please protect my family and make sure they’re protected as time goes on, as life goes on.”
Landon Bullard (Hiott), Gannon's mother, spoke about her little boy.
Al Stauch, Gannon's father, spoke about his little boy.
During part of the impact statement from Al Stauch, Judge Werner put his head down, and looked as if he was becoming emotional listening to Al. District Attorney Michael Allen also wiped tears away.
After Al’s impact statement, a photo up of Gannon was left on the screen for about a minute, to which everyone looked at.
Words of District Attorney Michael Allen:
