Found Deceased IA - Mollie Tibbetts, 20, Poweshiek County, 19 Jul 2018 *Arrest* #47

[StarryStarryNight]

These breaks are maddening.

 

[Bravo]

At this rate Trial will take forever

 

[Considering]

After 30 mins testimony after the long lunch break...another 10 min break

Did you hear me say to the judge through my TV screen, “AGAIN?!”

 

[Bravo]

Did you hear me say to the judge through my TV screen, “AGAIN?!”

Yep

 

[geevee]

Maybe the state is having trouble getting their witnesses there on time. Very irritating though.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

If there is a juror that requires very frequent breaks I sympathize, but maybe they shouldn’t have been chosen to sit on the jury. It does affect the flow of the trial and with it the perception of the evidence.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

After 30 mins testimony after the long lunch break...another 10 min break

They are never just 10 minutes either.

 

[Bravo]

Currently staring at the flag pole waiting for it to wobble

 

[Bravo]

And we have a wobble..................

 

[katydid23]

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Special Agent Mike Fischels is now up to testify for the prosecution.
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Replying to
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Fischels is based in Cedar Rapids and says he is proficient in Spanish, the first language of Cristhian Bahena Rivera.
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Fischels says he was sent to Yarrabee Farms, CBR's employer, to find him and speak to him.
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Fischels says he was granted permission to talk to workers and other officers located CBR.
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Fischels describes CBR's demeanor as "calm, not nervous, cooperative." Says he discussed vehicles associated with CBR, including the black Malibu. CBR had a Nissan Altima that day -- testifies that CBR said Malibu was parked at his trailer nearby
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Fischels says he obtained consent to search both the Altima and Malibu from CBR, as well as his trailer.
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[TL4S]

Do we know anything about the Altima they've brought up? I remember seeing the photos of it being towed, along with the Malibu, but other than CBR having access to it, I don't remember where it came from.

 

[katydid23]

Fischels says he asked if CBR knew #MollieTibbetts. CBR said he did not know her but mentioned something about Facebook.
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Defense now cross-examining Fischels. Re-emphasizes CBR's cooperation and truthfulness about who car was registered to.
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Iowa DCI Special Agent Scott Green up next.
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Green testifies that he was called to canvass workers at Yarrabee Farms. Said he and other agents were looking for a subject named Cristhian and a black Malibu.
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Says in the Altima he found running shorts in the front seat and a grey pipe in the back.
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[Seattle1]

I imagine that presenting the birth certificate in lieu of a state issued drivers license was an immediate red flag. It is not legal in Iowa to drive without a license. I am a resident of Illinois, directly across the river from Iowa. Have worked both there and here, do most of my shopping in Iowa, and feel local demographics are more Iowa than Illinois.

In May of 2018, 32 illegal aliens were arrested in the town of Mt. Pleasant IA at a concrete plant. This was in the news at the time as the town of Mt. Pleasant was deeply impacted. Mt. Pleasant is 100 miles east and south of Brooklyn IA.

Perhaps CBR did have an Iowa DL and the witness only commented on the birth certificate. It appears the birth certificate is valid to obtain an Iowa DL.

I think the confusion here is that CBR was using false documents so the license and birth certificate were probably in names other than his true identity.

Immigration Services (USCIS) documents - Iowa DOT - Motor Vehicle Division

 

[katydid23]

Replying to
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On cross-examination, Green says he was asked to get DNA evidence from everyone at Yarrabee Farms.
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Chad Frese:Had any other tips come in on Hispanic individuals in the disappearance of #MollieTibbetts? Green: No Frese: Did you get a swab from everyone in Brooklyn? Green: No Frese: But you got swab from every employee at Yarrabee, all Hisp? Green: Y
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Frese: No one asked you to take any DNA samples from (anyone who is Caucasian)? Green: No
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Next prosecution witness: Former Iowa City police officer Pamela Romero
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[katydid23]

Replying to
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Romero served as a Spanish translator for CBR. She is no longer with ICPD. Works at a food processor and is also part time with West Liberty Police.
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Romero failed to read CBR his full Miranda rights during the initial interrogation, accidentally leaving one part out (failing to tell him that his statements could be used against him in court) leading to some evidence being suppressed.
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[BUF]

Do we know anything about the Altima they've brought up? I remember seeing the photos of it being towed, along with the Malibu, but other than CBR having access to it, I don't remember where it came from.

I can’t remember either... but he was driving the Altima not the Malibu...why? We can guess...

 

[katydid23]

DBM

 

[justtrish]

As for not getting DNA from any Caucasian individuals, why would they if none of the workers at the farm were Caucasian? If they were following leads based on the vehicle that was linked to someone working at the farm and the reason for getting DNA swabs was because of that, then who else would they need to get a DNA swab from on that particular occasion?

 

[katydid23]

Romero says she wasn't informed that she would be interviewing CBR. Just assumed that she was being called out to Montezuma (seat of Poweshiek County) due to her Spanish-language skills.
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[Seattle1]

Does CBR seem to be breathing a little heavier with this witness?

I'm not seeing any emotion from CBR and if anything, I think he seems disinterested, bored, slouched in his chair. JMO