GUILTY FL - Christine Franke, 25, UCF student, Orlando, shot in head, 21 Oct 2001 *DNA arrest*

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Docket:
Date Description Pages Doc Request
Doc
12/6/2021 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

11/23/2021 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

9/27/2021 HEARING - CANCELED-Cancelled Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

9/22/2021 Evidence Control Sheet 1
9/22/2021 Evidence Control Sheet 1

9/21/2021 Per the Court:
Comments: Parties motion in limine - to be continue. Parties to contact judicial assistant to set continuation of the motion in limine. Court kept all the evidences.

9/21/2021 Defense Exhibit(s) in Evidence
Comments: A entered 1 without objection B entered 2 without objection C entered 3 without objection

9/21/2021 State's Exhibit in Evidence
Comments: A entered 1 without objection B entered 2 without objection C entered 3 without objection D entered 4 over objection E entered 5 over objection F entered 6 without objection G entered 7 without objection H entered 8 without objection I entered 9 without objection J entered 10 without objection K entered 11 over objection L entered 12 without objection M entered 13 without objection

9/21/2021 Court Minutes 2
9/21/2021 HEARING - Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
12/6/2021 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

11/23/2021 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

9/27/2021 CANCELED-Cancelled Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

9/21/2021 Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 3:30 PM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...AY1lD3DBwRRpCQMVhZHUeaTb3rGc8Q6qWAxRMUQ5caUQ=
 
Tuesday, November, 23rd:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch.
Trial set to begin on 12/6/21. (at least 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 8/11/21 reference post #60 here:
FL - Christine Franke, 25, UCF student, Orlando, shot in head, 21 Oct 2001 *DNA arrest*

9/14/21 Update: Trial continuance-granted. Next hearing on 9/21/21 & pretrial conference hearing on 11/23/21 & trial set to begin on 12/6/21.
9/21/21 Update: State's exhibit in evidence. Exhibit 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 13 without objection. Objection by defense on exhibits 4, 5 & 11. Parties Motion in Limine-to be continued. Parties to contact judicial assistant to set continuation of Motion in Limine. Court kept all the evidence. Next pretrial hearing on 11/23/21 & trial is set to begin on 12/6/21. 10/4/21: Notice of taking depos. 11/12/21: Notice of cancellation of depos.
 
Docket update:
Date Description Pages Doc
02/28/2022 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

02/15/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

12/28/2021 HEARING - Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K

12/06/2021 HEARING - CANCELED-Cancelled Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

11/23/2021 Electronic Copy Sent to Private Attorney
Comments: Document Delivery: JERRY GIRLEY ESQ - Sent 11/23/2021 4:18:00 PM

11/23/2021 Order Setting Case Management Conference

11/23/2021 Waiver of Speedy Trial

11/23/2021 Defense Motion to Continue
Comments: Granted.

11/23/2021 Court Minutes 2

11/23/2021 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)

11/22/2021 Notice of Filing


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
2/28/2022 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

2/15/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

12/28/2021 Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K 1:30 PM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

12/6/2021 CANCELED-Cancelled Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

11/23/2021 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)9:00AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/CaseDetails?caseId=10769217&caseIdEnc=eR+az7xFMyGqszBeqfvv0hD/JT+mJifemqhdN1GbDXv74OtQon4nC2ADcUT/PUzuGIxREdS+kR6/zPydHWhPuyLYU4TUIu/VMb5ksgdcZBY=
 
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Christine Franke [Orlando Police Department]


2018
https://www.investigationdiscovery....-cold-case-cracked-through-geneology-database

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Phenotype and mug shot of Benjamin Holmes [Orlando Police Department]
 
Tuesday, December 28th:
*Case Management Hearing (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch
Trial was set to begin on 12/6/21 continued on 2/28/22. (at least 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 9/14/21 reference post #63 here:
FL - Christine Franke, 25, UCF student, Orlando, shot in head, 21 Oct 2001 *DNA arrest*

9/21/21 Update: State's exhibit in evidence. Exhibit 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 13 without objection. Objection by defense on exhibits 4, 5 & 11. Parties Motion in Limine-to be continued. Parties to contact judicial assistant to set continuation of Motion in Limine. Court kept all the evidence. Next pretrial hearing on 11/23/21 & trial is set to begin on 12/6/21. 10/4/21: Notice of taking depos. 11/12/21: Notice of cancellation of depos. 11/22/21: Notice of filing.
11/23/21 Update: Defense motion to continue trial-granted. Waiver of speedy trial. Next case management conference on 12/28/21. Pretrial conference on 2/15/22 & trial set to begin on 2/28/22.
 
Date Description
02/28/2022 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

02/15/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

12/29/2021 Evidence Control Sheet 1

12/28/2021 Per the Court:
Comments: State's Motion in Limine- Paragraphs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,13,14 Court took under advisement. Paragraphs 9,10,11 is hereby Granted as stated on the record. Defense Motion to exclude DNA evidence and to exclude testimony of State's Proposed Expert witnesses- State strike the Motion. Defense Attorney to provide written response within 3 business days. Parties to contact Judicial Assistant to reset hearing.

12/28/2021 Court Minutes

12/28/2021 HEARING - Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)

12/27/2021 Petition or Motion to Strike
Comments: DEFENSE MOTION IN LIMINE RE: DNA EVIDENCE

12/27/2021 Affidavit of Service


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location
2/28/2022 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

2/15/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

12/28/2021 Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)1:30 PM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...YYz2KwRW+Wh4ZbfwRsRIS78p730Qa+VD4O5wqCW/W8Q0=
 
Tuesday, February 15th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch
Trial set to begin on 2/28/22. (at least 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 11/22/21 reference post #66 here:
FL - Christine Franke, 25, UCF student, Orlando, shot in head, 21 Oct 2001 *DNA arrest*

11/23/21 Update: Defense motion to continue trial-granted. Waiver of speedy trial. Next case management conference on 12/28/21. Pretrial conference on 2/15/22 & trial set to begin on 2/28/22.
12/27/21: Petition of Motion to Strike: Defense Motion in Limine re DNA evidence. 12/28/21 Update: State's Motion in Limine- Paragraphs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,13,14 Court took under advisement. Paragraphs 9,10,11 is hereby Granted as stated on the record. Defense Motion to exclude DNA evidence & to exclude testimony of State's Proposed Expert witnesses- State strike the Motion. Defense Attorney to provide written response within 3 business days. Next pretrial hearing on 2/15/22 & trial still to begin on 2/28/22.
 
Docket:

Date Description Pages Doc
04/26/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

02/28/2022 HEARING - CANCELED-Continued Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

02/15/2022 Notice of Unavailability 1

02/15/2022 Electronic Copy Sent to Private Attorney
Comments: Document Delivery: JERRY GIRLEY ESQ - Sent 2/15/2022 4:52:35 PM

02/15/2022 Court Continuance
Comments: Defense attorney must file any motions at least 10 days prior to Pretrial Conference

02/15/2022 Court Minutes 2

02/15/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
4/26/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

2/28/2022 CANCELED-Continued Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

2/15/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...J2RjAe2GeytKE8ra2NWmw+wMNGoX9THIfRJpn/vYGEfc=
 
Tuesday, April 26th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch
Trial was set to begin on 2/28/22 continued with no further dates. (at least 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 11/22/21 reference post #66 here:
FL - Christine Franke, 25, UCF student, Orlando, shot in head, 21 Oct 2001 *DNA arrest*

11/23/21 Update: Defense motion to continue trial-granted. Waiver of speedy trial. Next case management conference on 12/28/21. Pretrial conference on 2/15/22 & trial set to begin on 2/28/22.
12/27/21: Petition of Motion to Strike: Defense Motion in Limine re DNA evidence. 12/28/21 Update: State's Motion in Limine- Paragraphs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,13,14 Court took under advisement. Paragraphs 9,10,11 is hereby Granted as stated on the record. Defense Motion to exclude DNA evidence & to exclude testimony of State's Proposed Expert witnesses- State strike the Motion. Defense Attorney to provide written response within 3 business days. Next pretrial hearing on 2/15/22 & trial still to begin on 2/28/22.
2/15/22 Update: Defense files motion to continue trial-granted. Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/26/22.
 
Docket:
Date Description Pages Doc
07/05/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

06/01/2022 HEARING - Status Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K

04/26/2022 Electronic Copy Sent to Private Attorney
Comments: Document Delivery: JERRY GIRLEY ESQ - Sent 4/26/2022 4:35:58 PM

04/26/2022 Defense Motion to Continue
Comments: Granted.

04/26/2022 Court Minutes

04/26/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)

04/21/2022 Notice of Provision of Witness List

03/14/2022 Notice of Provision of Witness List

03/08/2022 Notice of Taking Deposition(s)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
7/5/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

6/1/2022 Status Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K 11:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

4/26/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 9:00 AM Rm 6-A On 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...N/dc71MjJwxvgig7hNcQN0ygV1+AWmE75CK5Vyaigf0A=
 
Wednesday, June 1st:
*Status Hearing (@ 11am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch.
Trial was set to begin on 2/28/22 continued with no further dates.

Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 12/28/21 reference post #70 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...do-shot-in-head-21-oct-2001-dna.397627/page-4

2/15/22 Update: Defense files motion to continue trial-granted. Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/26/22. 3/8/22: Notice of taking deposition(s). 3/14/22: Notice of provision of witness list. 4/21/22: Notice of provision of witness list.
4/26/22 Update: Defense's Motion to continue trial-granted. Next status hearing on 6/1/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 7/5/22.
 
Date Description Pages Doc
07/05/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

06/01/2022 Per the Court:
Comments: Dates to remain as previously set for Pre Trial.

06/01/2022 Court Minutes

06/01/2022 HEARING - Status Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
7/5/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

6/1/2022 Status Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 11:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...2LsU01RIHShFgGgA/wPeo/Y1SOu5AduNUl1gWbQKJLRc=
 
Tuesday, July 5th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch.
Trial was set to begin on 2/28/22 continued with no further dates. (at least 3 weeks).

Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 4/21/22 reference post #72 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...do-shot-in-head-21-oct-2001-dna.397627/page-4

4/26/22 Update: Defense's Motion to continue trial-granted. Next status hearing on 6/1/22 & pretrial conference hearing on 7/5/22. 6/1/22 Update: Dates to remain as previously set for pretrial hearing on 7/5/22. 6/28/22: Motion to determine the admissibility of expert testimony.
 
Docket:

Date Description Pages Doc
08/22/2022 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

08/04/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

07/05/2022 Electronic Copy Sent to Private Attorney
Comments: Document Delivery: JERRY GIRLEY ESQ - Sent 7/5/2022 4:37:19 PM

07/05/2022 Order Setting Pre-Trial Conference

07/05/2022 Per the Court:
Comments: Defense Attorney requested expert to appear via Zoom - Granted Court allows expert to appear virtually.

07/05/2022 Court Continuance

07/05/2022 Court Minutes

07/05/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
8/22/2022 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

8/4/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

7/5/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...LWI3p+HPa9PtJeqq/OrMl1PgoJzNl0YTCqI3CwB4GaWc=
 
Docket update - an additional hearing was added.

Docket:
Date Description Pages Doc
08/22/2022 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

08/18/2022 HEARING - Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K

08/04/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
8/22/2022 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor
8/18/2022 Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K 2:00 PM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor
8/4/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...vZLOhwlZ02gBmhm5nBxU5ubYl4GATJCe9sU0mhmeXT1A=
 
Thursday, August 4th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch.
Trial was set to begin on 2/28/22 continued on 8/22/22. (at least 3 weeks).

Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 6/1/22 reference post #74 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...do-shot-in-head-21-oct-2001-dna.397627/page-4

6/28/22: Motion to determine the admissibility of expert testimony. Pretrial conference hearing on 7/5/22. 7/5/22 Update: Defense attorney requested expert to appear via Zoom-granted. Court allows expert to appear virtually. Order setting pretrial conference. Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/4/22 & trial set to begin on 8/22/22. An additional hearing was added on 8/18/22.
 
Thursday, August 4th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL - Christine Franke (25) (Oct. 21, 2001, Orlando, shot in head) - *Benjamin Lee Holmes, Jr. (21 @ time of crime/38/now 41) arrested (11/2/18), charged (11/21/18) & arraigned (12/10/18) with 1st degree murder (with a firearm) & 1st degree robbery with a firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Parabon NanoLabs Snapshot DNA Phenotyping & GEDMatch.
Trial was set to begin on 2/28/22 continued on 8/22/22. (at least 3 weeks).

Court hearings from 11/6/18 thru 6/1/22 reference post #74 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...do-shot-in-head-21-oct-2001-dna.397627/page-4

6/28/22: Motion to determine the admissibility of expert testimony. Pretrial conference hearing on 7/5/22. 7/5/22 Update: Defense attorney requested expert to appear via Zoom-granted. Court allows expert to appear virtually. Order setting pretrial conference. Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/4/22 & trial set to begin on 8/22/22. An additional hearing was added on 8/18/22.
I can't believe that this family is still waiting for justice.
 
and... for the 12th time - his trial gets continued....

Docket update:
Date Description Pages Doc
10/10/2022 HEARING - Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

09/21/2022 HEARING - Trial Management Conference - Alvaro, Chad K

08/22/2022 HEARING - CANCELED-Continued Trial - Alvaro, Chad K

08/18/2022 HEARING - Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K

08/04/2022 Per the Court:
Comments: Case to Remain as Previously Set for hearing on 8/18/2022

08/04/2022 Court Minutes

08/04/2022 HEARING - Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K)


Hearings:
Date Hearing Time Location Pages Doc
10/10/2022 Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor
9/21/2022 Trial Management Conference - Alvaro, Chad K 9:30 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

8/22/2022 CANCELED-Continued Trial - Alvaro, Chad K 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

8/18/2022 Hearing - Alvaro, Chad K 2:00 PM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor
8/4/2022 Pre-Trial Conference - Alvaro, Chad K (Actual: Alvaro, Chad K) 9:00 AM Room 6-A On the 6th Floor

link: https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/...GXnfCho/2N9/5u4kTdF9n1Jj9k/lQDI9wiZPFziy1QEY=
 

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