GUILTY Fl - Diane Ward, 55, Murdered In Her Orlando Home, 21 Sept 2009

[FifthEssence]

http://www.wftv.com/news/21247415/detail.html
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.
Posted: 5:54 am EDT October 9, 2009
Updated: 6:28 am EDT October 9, 2009

-- The Orange County millionaire accused of killing his wife could walk out of the Orange County jail sometime around 9:00am Friday morning.

Prosecutors tried to fight the low bond for the man accused of killing his wife in their Isleworth mansion 18 days ago. However, during a hearing on Thursday, one of his daughters begged the judge to let her father out of jail.
"I need my dad right now," said Sara Ward.

The murder victim's sister Paula Saare said she wanted Ward out of jail too. She told the judge she works for one of Ward's companies and she and her sister Diane were close.

She also admitted she called an Orange County sheriff's detective and tried to convince him her sister's death was an accident.

"Did you not beg Detective Brian Frost to make this incident an accident, that Mr. Ward was under so much stress to just make it an accident?" a prosecutor asked Saare.
"After he told me what he was charged with," Saare replied.

Ward had tried to convince detectives his wife shot herself the night he was arrested, even though investigators say he had already called 911 and said he did it.

 

[FifthEssence]

As Mark NeJames was quoted in one of the news articles, "it's going to be an uphill road for the doctor's Defense."

Similar to Casey Anthony, we have seen jailhouse videos of this guy that'll turn the jury off....him dancing around and having light hearted conversations showing absolutely no sorrow or grief about his wife.

I suspect his defense will try to keep the footage from being viewed by a jury along with many Motions that'll cause delay after delay after delay.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Murder Suspect Ignores Questions During Release
Posted: 5:54 am EDT October 9, 2009
Updated: 10:19 am EDT October 9, 2009
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The Orange County millionaire accused of killing his wife walked out of the Orange County jail around 10:00am Friday. James "Bob" Ward posted his $100,000 bond Thursday night but had to spend the night behind bars.

"Bob, did you kill your wife?" WFTV reporter Daralene Jones asked Ward as he left the jail.

Raw Video: WARD RELEASED
http://www.wftv.com/video/21249270/index.html

Vieo Report: James Ward Posts Bond
http://www.wftv.com/video/21245752/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21247415/detail.html

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[nobodyzgirl]

Murder Suspect Ignores Questions During Release
Posted: 5:54 am EDT October 9, 2009
Updated: 10:19 am EDT October 9, 2009
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The Orange County millionaire accused of killing his wife walked out of the Orange County jail around 10:00am Friday. James "Bob" Ward posted his $100,000 bond Thursday night but had to spend the night behind bars.

"Bob, did you kill your wife?" WFTV reporter Daralene Jones asked Ward as he left the jail.

Raw Video: WARD RELEASED
http://www.wftv.com/video/21249270/index.html

Vieo Report: James Ward Posts Bond
http://www.wftv.com/video/21245752/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21247415/detail.html

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What a joke the bail is, a $100k bail for someone with his means is pointless (IMO), even if his mansion is going into foreclosure - I'm sure the $10,000 he has to post is a drop in the bucket for him. I'd be willing to bet that his attorney's initialretainer exceeds what his bail is. Look at the Annie Le case, the man accused of that murder had his bail set at $3 million (and he definitely is not as financially secure as Ward is). It certainly looks like things are going his way so far, I really hope that the tides change and there is justice for Diane Ward, because it certainly seems that her family didn't care that much - I wonder have they even made funeral arrangements for that woman? I know there was some mention during the visitation tapes, though I wonder if it has actually happened. Where is the justice!!!!

 

[YellowDog]

If this guy owns a yacht, I'd be watching it closely.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Isleworth millionaire Bob Ward pleads not guilty in shooting
The Orlando Sentinel is reviewing over 150 pages of investigative documents just released in the Bob Ward case.
11:09 a.m. EDT, October 20, 2009
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He did not appear in court today and the action was a simple paper shuffle. Ward, 61, remains free on a $100,000 bond.

Last week, the state asked the judge to order Ward to submit to a DNA sample. Investigators want to compare Ward's DNA with samples taken off the gun and blood evidence.

The State Attorney's Office released over 150 pages of investigative documents in response to a public records request filed by the Orlando Sentinel.

The Sentinel is reading over the documents and will post updates.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ard-isleworth-shooting-102009,0,4564486.story
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Isleworth murder suspect pleads not guilty
Updated: Tuesday, 20 Oct 2009, 12:13 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 20 Oct 2009, 11:57 AM EDT
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Isleworth murder suspect James Robert Ward issued a written not guilty plea Tuesday. The 61-year-old has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of his wife at their Isleworth mansion.

Diane and Robert Ward lived a lavish lifestyle. The couple bought their 8,800 square foot home two years ago for $4.3 million. The Orange County Property Appraiser says it's now worth $3.5 million and it's up for sale right now for $5.2 million.

See Pictures From Inside The Home On The Real Estate Listing Website:
http://www.realestatebook.com/homes...ISLEWORTH-COUNTRY-CLUB-DR-Windermere-FL-34786

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/102009_Isleworth_murder_suspect_pleads_not_guilty

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[Angel Who Cares]

Documents: Isleworth Murder Suspect Smiled, Sighed
Posted: 12:03 pm EDT October 20, 2009
Updated: 12:27 pm EDT October 20, 2009
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Documents were released late Tuesday morning in the case of the Isleworth man accused of murdering his wife. The documents show Bob Ward was in an upbeat mood and very relaxed when detectives talked to him at the Orange County Sheriff's Office headquarters on the night his wife, Diane, was shot and killed.

Even though Ward had blood on his shoes, he smiled. When he was told his wife had been pronounced dead, he sighed.

DOCUMENT: 156 Pages Released 10/20/09
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21349193/detail.html

MOTION: State Motion To Compel DNA
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21349178/detail.html

MOTION: Compel Blackberry
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/21349467/detail.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21349291/detail.html

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[Angel Who Cares]

VIDEO REPORT: Isleworth Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Documents Released
http://www.wftv.com/video/21353579/index.html
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Documents Released In Isleworth Killing
Ward Enters Not-Guilty Plea In Wife's Death
POSTED: 10:39 am EDT October 20, 2009
UPDATED: 6:04 pm EDT October 20, 2009
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Detectives said Ward appeared relaxed and at ease inside an interview room, and they said he put his feet up and appeared to fall asleep, saying he did not need water and that he was "perfect."

"Tomorrow, somehow I have to do damage control with the children. That's the most important thing," he said.

2ND HEADLINE:
Attorney Turns Over Ward's BlackBerry To Authorities
The phone was being sought because, according to the motion, Ward was given his BlackBerry -- found in his driveway by police -- in order to call his attorney, Liz Green, while at the sheriff's office headquarters. The motion said Ward was allowed to e-mail, text and call people who were not his attorney while under observation.

The motion filed earlier said Green had since refused to turn over the phone, but it was surrendered Tuesday afternoon.

Slideshow: Images: Isleworth Slaying
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/news/21063094/detail.html

Video: Documents Released In Isleworth Killing 1:57
http://www.wesh.com/video/21352148/index.html

Video: Bob Ward Posts $100,000 Bond
http://www.wesh.com/video/21247616/index.html

PDF: Motion Filed Earlier
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/1020/21349699.pdf

PDF: Investigative Report
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/1020/21349041.pdf

PDF: Arrest Affidavit
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/0922/21061766.pdf

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21348287/detail.html
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Prosecutors Demand Isleworth Millionaire's Blackberry
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:01:17 PM
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Detectives said Ward e-mailed and called several people the night of the shooting.

The Wards were scheduled to answer questions regarding Ward's company's bankruptcy.

One e-mail was sent to a court appointed trustee. The subject line reads, "You (expletive). I hope you are happy, Diane killed herself this evening. Go to h***."

Video: New Documents In Ward Case
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...RDDOCUMENTSW_102020090535&cat=Local&title=New Documents In Ward Case

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...mand_isleworth_millionaire39e_blackberry.html
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Videos: Isleworth homicide
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rth-shooting-bob-ward-100809,0,111410.tivideo

Transcript of 911 call by Bob Ward after death of his wife Diane
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ooting-911-call-transcript,0,203689.htmlstory

Pictures: Fatal shooting at Isleworth Country Club
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...try-club-murder-092209,0,5404710.photogallery

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[Angel Who Cares]

Isleworth murder suspect: Stations look at forensics, his reactions
posted by halboedeker on Oct 21, 2009 5:52:43 AM
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WKMG-Channel 6 looked at forensics. WFTV-Channel 9 examined his reactions after the shooting. WESH-Channel 2 explored business details as well as his reactions. Documents in the case were released yesterday.

WESH anchor Jim Payne said the documents describe "Ward as a drama queen who made suicidal threats and had a history of violence." Reporter Amanda Ober said those comments came from transcripts of people who know Ward well.

WKMG's Tony Pipitone said the distance of the gun from Diane Ward's face will be crucial. "The distance determination will be the main factor as to whether it is a homicide or a suicide," Pipitone said, quoting a CSI for the sheriff.

Pipitone noted that Diane Ward was "shot directly to the left of her nose, from almost straight on."

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...stations-look-at-forensics-his-reactions.html
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Millionaire Murder Suspect&#8217;s BlackBerry Surrendered
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:59:28 AM
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Attorney Liz Green said she was relunctant to surrender the BlackBerry out of fear it would violate attorney-client privilege.

Prosecutors said the BlackBerry was not covered by the privilege.

Green took the phone after meeting with Ward at the Sheriff&#8217;s Office just hours after his wife, Diane, was shot. Green does not represent Ward in his second-degree murder case.

State officials said the device could contain some critical evidence.

View Latest Case Documents (PDF)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/ward48-2009-CF-013977-O_ward.pdf

View Motion Seeking Ward&#8217;s BlackBerry (PDF)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...roduction of Defendant's Blackberry Phone.pdf

Search All James Robert Ward Headlines
http://www.cfnews13.com/Search.aspx?search=James Robert Ward

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/...mand_isleworth_millionaire39e_blackberry.html

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[FifthEssence]

Documents: No Prints On Gun In Isleworth Murder CasePosted: 11:04 am EDT October 21, 2009


http://www.wftv.com/news/21360287/detail.html

Documents released Tuesday in the murder case against millionaire Bob Ward (read documents) show there were no fingerprints on the gun that he says was used in the deadly shooting of his wife. That could mean it was either not the weapon used or it was wiped clean.

This guy is toast. He calls 911 and says he shot his wife, then changes his story and says he was trying to stop her from committing suicide.

Now we hear the gun had no prints. The forensics on the bullet will tell IF the 357 the police confiscated was the weapon. No prints? how's he going to get out of this?

And if it turns out, the 357 was not the weapon the bullet was fired from, then where is the gun? since he was the only person present when the gun went off.

He's going down one way or the other regardless of how creative his Defense is.

 

[angelmom]

Detectives said Ward appeared relaxed and at ease inside an interview room, and they said he put his feet up and appeared to fall asleep, saying he did not need water and that he was "perfect."

"Tomorrow, somehow I have to do damage control with the children. That's the most important thing," he said.

:furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furious:

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Ward Granted Permission to Travel For A Day
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:37:53 AM
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On Monday, an Orange County circuit judge granted James Robert Ward's request to temporarily be allowed to leave his home to travel to Brevard County on Saturday, Nov. 7. But Ward will have to be back in his home by 5 p.m. that day.

Right now there is no word on why Ward needs to travel to Brevard.

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/11/2/ward_granted_permission_to_travel_for_a_day.html

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[nobodyzgirl]

Ward Granted Permission to Travel For A Day
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:37:53 AM
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On Monday, an Orange County circuit judge granted James Robert Ward's request to temporarily be allowed to leave his home to travel to Brevard County on Saturday, Nov. 7. But Ward will have to be back in his home by 5 p.m. that day.

Right now there is no word on why Ward needs to travel to Brevard.

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/11/2/ward_granted_permission_to_travel_for_a_day.html

:angel:

:furious: Wonder if his daughter has a horse jumping competition (I think that's what she does) and that's the reason for him to travel. What a joke in my opinion. He should be sitting in a cell awaiting trial, not galavanting around.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Ward Given Permission To Attend Funeral
Isleworth Millionaire Accused Of Shooting, Killing Wife
POSTED: 3:59 pm EST November 3, 2009
UPDATED: 4:58 pm EST November 3, 2009
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Bob Ward has been granted permission to take the trip to attend the funeral. Indications are that the funeral service is that of his late wife, Diane Ward, who is the woman Bob Ward is accused of shooting to death. :shakehead:

This week, a judge granted a request from Ward's attorney asking that Ward be allowed to travel to Brevard County on Saturday to attend a memorial service and family reception.

The court paperwork does not identity who the memorial service is for, but Diane Ward grew up in the Rockledge area and her elderly mother still lives there.

WESH 2 News also found a Facebook site that's sprung up with hundreds of people pouring out their support to the two Ward daughters.

Video: Ward Given Permission To Attend Funeral 1:56
http://www.wesh.com/video/21511728/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/21511353/detail.html

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[Angel Who Cares]

Sheaffer: Ward Attending Funeral Is "Defense Strategy"
Posted: 5:28 pm EST November 2, 2009
Updated: 6:26 pm EST November 3, 2009
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Murder suspect Bob Ward can come and go as he pleases from his Isleworth mansion all day as long as he stays in Orange County and is home by ten at night. But now he's allowed to go to his wife's memorial service in Brevard County on Saturday and to a family gathering afterward and his wife's family is okay with that

&#8220;Where was the sorrow, where was the grief? When we saw him dancing around in jail?&#8221; WFTV legal expert Bill Sheaffer questioned. &#8220;[Going to the funeral] smacks of a defense strategy to overcome what we saw his conduct to be while he was in jail.&#8221;

&#8220;Where is the voice for Diane Ward?&#8221; Sheaffer questioned.

Since there seems to be no relative of Diane Ward's demanding justice for her shooting, Sheaffer says it would be easier for the defense to negotiate a plea deal for a lesser charge.

VIDEO REPORT: Suspect Attending Funeral
http://www.wftv.com/video/21509344/index.html

VIDEO REPORT: Victim's Family OK With Suspect Attending Funeral
http://www.wftv.com/video/21513290/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21501519/detail.html

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[Recovering-Lurker]

Sheaffer: Ward Attending Funeral Is "Defense Strategy"
Posted: 5:28 pm EST November 2, 2009
Updated: 6:26 pm EST November 3, 2009
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Murder suspect Bob Ward can come and go as he pleases from his Isleworth mansion all day as long as he stays in Orange County and is home by ten at night. But now he's allowed to go to his wife's memorial service in Brevard County on Saturday and to a family gathering afterward and his wife's family is okay with that

“Where was the sorrow, where was the grief? When we saw him dancing around in jail?” WFTV legal expert Bill Sheaffer questioned. “[Going to the funeral] smacks of a defense strategy to overcome what we saw his conduct to be while he was in jail.”

“Where is the voice for Diane Ward?” Sheaffer questioned.

Since there seems to be no relative of Diane Ward's demanding justice for her shooting, Sheaffer says it would be easier for the defense to negotiate a plea deal for a lesser charge.

VIDEO REPORT: Suspect Attending Funeral
http://www.wftv.com/video/21509344/index.html

VIDEO REPORT: Victim's Family OK With Suspect Attending Funeral
http://www.wftv.com/video/21513290/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21501519/detail.html

:angel:

Totally disgusting. I can't believe not even the children or murdered wife's family is standing up for her.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Video: Ward Likely Able To Attend Wife's Funeral 2:10
A millionaire murder suspect is likely allowed to travel to his alleged victim's funeral, but Casey Anthony was not allowed to attend her slain daughter's funeral just mo...
http://www.wesh.com/video/21535882/index.html

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[angelmom]

Totally disgusting. I can't believe not even the children or murdered wife's family is standing up for her.

ITA. I thought the Anthonys were crazy as they come, but this family is giving them a run for their money.

I do not get it.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Accused Wife Killer Attends Her Funeral
Posted: 11:37 am EST November 7, 2009
Updated: 12:24 pm EST November 7, 2009
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Bob Ward rushed in and out of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera hoping to dodge the cameras. Then the millionaire and his daughters got in a white Cadillac SUV and made their way to a family reception held at a Holiday Inn nearby.

Approximately 100 people showed up for Saturday morning's service in Diane Ward's memory. The 61-year-old is accused of shooting his wife in their $3.5 million Isleworth mansion last month and was arrested.

VIDEO REPORT: Accused Wife Killer Attends Her Funeral
http://www.wftv.com/video/21550059/

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/countybycounty/21549886/detail.html

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[Angel Who Cares]

Hearing Held In Ward Bankruptcy Case
Bob Ward Accused Of Shooting, Killing Wife In Isleworth Mansion
POSTED: Monday, November 16, 2009
UPDATED: 7:59 pm EST November 16, 2009
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Bob Ward's lawyers and two daughters were in court regarding the dispute over whether he improperly funneled millions of dollars from his company to himself, his wife and his daughters.

In addition to that charge (second-degree murder), Ward's companies are in bankruptcy and, before a judge decides how much money is left to pay the creditors his companies owe money to, a bankruptcy trustee wants to know if Ward fraudulently transferred money to his family.

Mallory and Sarah Ward may have to turn over some or all of the money in their trust funds to the bankruptcy court so it can pay off some of their father's creditors.

"We'll have to wait and see. They deny some things, they admit some things. We'll have to wait until the questions are asked, won't we?" Barrett said.

Barrett said in court the daughters want to answer those questions, but the bankruptcy trustee wants to see all bank records and other documents related to Ward and his business as soon as possible.

VIDEO: Hearing Held In Ward Bankruptcy Case 3:09
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/21633638/index.html

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/21633639/detail.html

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