GUILTY IA - Michelle Martinko, 18, stabbed to death, Cedar Rapids, 19 Dec 1979

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Monday, February 10th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9am CT) – IA – Michelle Marie Martinko (18) (Dec. 19, 1979, Cedar Rapids, found Dec. 20, 1979 at Cedar Rapids Mall inside her family’s car) - *Jerry Lynn Burns (64/25 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (12/19/18) & arraigned (1/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $5M Cash bond.
DNA Parabon Nanolabs DNA Phenotyping SnapShot/GEDMatch
Trial set to start on 2/10/20 with jury selection. Trial has been moved from Linn County to Scott County.
2/7/20 Update: On Thursday, a judge ruled prosecutors can use a straw police obtained in Jerry Burns's trial. Police say they obtained the DNA from a drinking straw that Burns left behind at a Manchester restaurant. Investigators say the DNA links Burns to the crime scene. While the straw is allowed, a judge earlier this week ruled that Burns's internet search history for *advertiser censored* should not be allowed in the trial. The familial genetic material will also be allowed in the trial. Trial begins on Monday, 2/10.

 

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The Gazette
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Jury selection begins for Manchester man accused in 1979 Michelle Martinko killing

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Shannon Moudy

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I'm in Scott County now where jury selection is on-going for the murder trial of Jerry Burns. Over the weekend some big decisions were made in the case. Follow me on Twitter for live updates as the trial progresses.

 

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The Iowa Supreme Court has denied an appeal filed by defense attorney Leon Spies days before the murder trial of Jerry Burns was set to start.

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The supreme court's ruling came over the weekend, two days shy of the beginning of Burns' trial in Scott County.

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While Spies tried to have the Iowa Supreme Court look at the ruling to allow DNA evidence, Judge Hoover is limiting how it can be discussed. She rules the prosecution and witnesses cannot say the DNA at the crime scene was a "match" to Burns, unless a DNA expert is explaining the meaning on the stand.

The prosecution cannot, however, instruct witnesses to discuss Burns' unwillingness or refusal to voluntarily provide his DNA or inability to explain its presence at the crime scene.

In a big win for the prosecution, Judge Hoover-Grinde is allowing witnesses to discuss Michelle Martinko's personality. First assistant Linn County Prosecutor Nick Maybanks told the court Friday it would be crucial to providing some motive for the crime, as he says no one in Martinko's life would "have any reason whatsoever" to kill her.

Last-minute appeal for review, stay in Burns' murder trial denied

 

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Tuesday, February 11th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – IA – Michelle Marie Martinko (18) (Dec. 19, 1979, Cedar Rapids, found Dec. 20, 1979 at Cedar Rapids Mall inside her family’s car) - *Jerry Lynn Burns (64/25 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (12/19/18) & arraigned (1/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $5M Cash bond. DNA Parabon Nanolabs DNA Phenotyping SnapShot/GEDMatch
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection. Trial has been moved from Linn County to Scott County.
2/7/20 Update: On Thursday, a judge ruled prosecutors can use a straw police obtained in Jerry Burns's trial. Police say they obtained the DNA from a drinking straw that Burns left behind at a Manchester restaurant. Investigators say the DNA links Burns to the crime scene. While the straw is allowed, a judge earlier this week ruled that Burns's internet search history for *advertiser censored* should not be allowed in the trial. The familial genetic material will also be allowed in the trial. Trial begins on Monday, 2/10.
2/7/20 Update: Iowa Supreme Court has denied an appeal for review of DNA evidence filed by defense attorney Leon Spies days before murder trial set to begin.
2/10/20 Day 1: Jury selection began? No other info available. Trial continues 2/11.

 

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from court site:

Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 15G

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 15F

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
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EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 15B

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 15A

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 13C

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 13B

EXHIBIT - PROPOSED MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: 13A

Other Order HOOVER GRINDE FAE 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 Comments: MOTION SHALL BE GRANTED

Other Order HOOVER GRINDE FAE 02/09/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020 Comments: DEFENDANT'S MOITON TO PRODUCE AND STATE'S REQUEST FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY ARE GRANTED

Other Order HOOVER GRINDE FAE 02/09/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: ORDER ALLOWING REQUEST TO LIVETREAM TRIAL COVERAGE

Motion SPIES LEON FRED 02/09/2020 02/10/2020 02/10/2020
Comments: MOTION TO FILE RESPONSE AND MOTION UNDER SEAL

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

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Shannon Moudy

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Sun sets on first day of Jerry Burns murder trial without a seated jury. A packed pool of potential jurors left the courthouse with instructions to be here bright and early Tuesday to hopefully finalize jury selection. I’ll be here, too. Follow me for live trial coverage.

Shannon Moudy (@ShannonMoudyTV) | Twitter

 

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"Jury chosen for Manchester man charged with killing Michelle Martinko"
Tue., February 11, 2020
https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/jury-chosen-for-manchester-man-jerry-burns-charged-with-killing-michelle-martinko-20200211

 

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Wednesday, February 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) – IA – Michelle Marie Martinko (18) (Dec. 19, 1979, Cedar Rapids, found Dec. 20, 1979 at Cedar Rapids Mall inside her family’s car) - *Jerry Lynn Burns (64/25 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (12/19/18) & arraigned (1/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $5M Cash bond. DNA Parabon Nanolabs DNA Phenotyping SnapShot/GEDMatch
Trial began on 2/10/20 with jury selection. Trial has been moved from Linn County to Scott County. Jury: 9 women & 6 men.
2/7/20 Update: On Thursday, a judge ruled prosecutors can use a straw police obtained in Jerry Burns's trial. Police say they obtained the DNA from a drinking straw that Burns left behind at a Manchester restaurant. Investigators say the DNA links Burns to the crime scene. While the straw is allowed, a judge earlier this week ruled that Burns's internet search history for *advertiser censored* should not be allowed in the trial. The familial genetic material will also be allowed in the trial. Trial begins on Monday, 2/10.
2/7/20 Update: Iowa Supreme Court has denied an appeal for review of DNA evidence filed by defense attorney Leon Spies days before murder trial set to begin.
2/10/20 Monday Day 1: Jury selection began with a pool of 100 potential jurors. The first day of Burns murder trial without a seated jury. A packed pool of potential jurors left the courthouse with instructions to be here bright & early Tuesday, 2/11 to hopefully finalize jury selection. Judge will seat 12 and decide on how many alternates.
2/11/20 Tuesday Day 2: Defendant’s response to Motion for Preliminary determination of admissibility filed. Jury has been selected. 9 women & 6 men. Opening statements will begin 9 a.m. Wednesday. The trial is expected to last about two weeks. Trial continues 2/12.

 

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Shannon Moudy

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Jury is getting instructions from the court before opening statements begun. Courtroom has just opened to public.

 

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There's a live blog here:

Live: Michelle Martinko murder trial begins

 

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Also live on Law & Crime youtube:

 

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Shannon Moudy

@ShannonMoudyTV
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Opening statements starting in #iowasnewsnowburnstrial. Follow here for gavel-to-gavel coverage.

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Prosecution outlining who the jury will hear from. Includes Kurt Thomas, the last person with #MichelleMartinko at Westdale Mall. Showing photos of Michelle.

 

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Shannon Moudy

@ShannonMoudyTV
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Linn County first assistant prosecutor Nick Maybanks going over physical evidence, including glove prints left at scene and blood scrapings.

 

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Shannon Moudy

@ShannonMoudyTV
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Maybanks tells jury this was a “brutal attack” and happened in such a way the suspect likely injured himself. #iowasnewsnowburnstrial

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#iowasnewsnowburnstrial Prosecutor says “over 125 potential suspects were eliminated” using suspects DNA. Says this shows “DCI had ability to affirmatively eliminate suspects as contributors to that profile.”


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“This wasn’t an ex, this wasn’t a suitor, this was a random guy.” #iowasnewsnowburnstrial

2m

Defense begins opening statement. #iowasnewsnowburnstrial

 

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Shannon Moudy

@ShannonMoudyTV
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Defense atty Leon Spies: “There was no reason she had to die.” Says no one will speak I’ll of #MichelleMartinko, but defense will prove Jerry Burns didn’t kill her.

6m

In recess for 10 min. Opening statements over. #iowasnewsnowburnstrial

 

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Shannon Moudy

@ShannonMoudyTV
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Hansen says she and Michelle became friends through extracurriculars like choir and baton twirling. Hansen helped Michelle get on baton twirling squad.

3m

Hansen says #MichelleMartinko was “a nice girl, loyal to boyfriends and friends, had good attendance...” and says she was mature for her age, not engaging in school gossip. #iowasnewsnowburnstrial

 

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I don't think these tweets are worth copying over, the live blog is much more informative:

Live: Michelle Martinko murder trial begins for suspect Jerry Burns

 

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There's a live blog here:

Live: Michelle Martinko murder trial begins

Thank you

 

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Thank you

Just adding one more news link:

Murder trial in 1979 cold case underway