IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 3m3 minutes ago
Branstad disputes the state's timeline, and says "SPOILER ALERT," they will present a different timeline during the trial. She also says there is no motive for Jason Carter. His finances were just fine. There is no reason for Carter to kill his mom. #iacourts #statevscarter


Kyle Ocker‏ @Kyle_Ocker 9m9 minutes ago
The opening statement by Brandstad was short, but concluded with stating that tunnel vision, particulary by one investigator, is why Jason Carter is on trial now and was not able to grieve his mother’s death.

 

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5m5 minutes ago
Openings are done. Now it's time for witnesses. But not before a quick break! #iacourts #statevscarter

 

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 30m30 minutes ago
This is the time of day my tweets slow down because I am slamming stories together for upcoming newscasts. But here's a quick update: we are on our fifth witness. Most have been quick -- just establishing the timeline for Bill, Shirley and Jason Carter. #iacourts #statevscarter


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 8m8 minutes ago
And we are done about a half hour early today! Testimony will pick back up again Monday morning at 9 a.m. I have a recap on opening statements coming up at 5 & 6 on @KCCINews.

 

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As murder trial begins, Jason Carter again denies killing his mother 4 years ago

March 8, 2019

"Before his mother’s body was removed from her tile kitchen floor, Jason Carter claimed to have known she was fatally shot with his father's rifle during an attempted burglary, prosecutors said.

But the burglary was staged, Marion County Attorney Ed Bull said Friday, and clues led investigators to only one conclusion: Carter killed his mother, Shirley.

As the executor of his parents' wills, Bull said the struggling farmer stood to receive their land, which amounted to $6 million, and liquid assets that included $800,000 in savings after their deaths.

"This case isn’t about money; it’s about pressure," Bull told jurors at opening arguments in Carter’s first-degree murder trial, asking the 11 women and three men to return a guilty verdict at the end. "The facts will support it, the law will compel it and justice for Shirley will demand it."

But one of the defendant's attorneys, Christine Branstad, said Carter had no reason to kill his mother, whom he loved dearly, in the home where he was raised. While his credit line was the highest it had ever been, Branstad said Carter owned $175,000 in grain and recently deposited a $3,000 check.

Investigators took Carter's statements out of context and created a timeline that does not make sense, his attorney argued. The investigation was not thoroughly completed as detectives with "tunnel vision" failed to follow up on significant pieces of evidence, she said.

"They were absolutely focused on Jason Carter," Branstad said, "and ignored all the other clues."..."

As murder trial begins, Jason Carter again denies killing his mother 4 years ago
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Well dang - that tweeter person didn't list the witnesses.... 5 people - I have one - Marion County Deputy Troy Bouma.

If anyone finds the other 4 - please post! TIA!

 

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Monday, March 11th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – IA – Shirley Carter (68) (June 19, 2015, Lacona) – *Jason Gene Carter (45) “son” arrested (12/17/18) & charged (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial moved from Marion County to Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County.
Trial started 3/8/19. (estimate 3 weeks for trial)
A civil suit was brought against Jason by his father & siblings re mother’s death; 12/17/17 Jury unanimous decision that a preponderance of evidence existed he was liable for his mother’s death. 2/2/19: Judge Martha Mertz rules Carter will not get a new civil trial after he was found civilly responsible for killing his mother.
Court dates from 5/2/18 to 2/6/19 reference post #44 here: IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*
Court dates from 2/14/19 to 2/26/19 reference post #57 here:
IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*
3/5/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection: Jury selection will begin. More than 100 people will be brought in as potential jurors today in Council Bluffs. They will fill out questionnaires today & attorneys will have a chance to question people tomorrow. Attorneys anticipate the trial to last up to three weeks. Attorneys will have the chance to question jurors tomorrow (3/6). Opening statements are anticipated to begin Thursday (3/7) morning.
3/6/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection: Jury selection continues to 3/7.
3/7/19 Day 3 of Jury selection: Court was postponed, jury selection continues to 3/8.
3/8/19 Day 1 of Trial: Jury has been chosen. It's 11 women & 3 men. Opening statements done. State witnesses: Marion County Deputy Troy Bouma. 3 witnesses before a Cargill employee that verified the time Jason Carter was at the Eddyville facility on the morning of his mother Shirley's death. (the 3 witnesses, will get names later, hopefully). Trial continues to Monday, 3/11.

 

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 7h7 hours ago
We're back in Council Bluffs for the first full day of testimony in the Jason Carter murder trial.
Things get going at 9 a.m.
Stand by for updates. In the meantime, did you miss Friday's opening statements? Check it out here >

Jason Carter knew exact details in mother's slaying before her body was removed from home, prosecutors say (with clip)
Murder trial for Jason Carter got underway Friday

Mar 8, 2019

Jason Carter knew exact details in mother's slaying before her body was removed from home, prosecutors say

 

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 6h6 hours ago
First up is Sgt. Justin Keller of the Indianola PD. He conducted cell phone forensic examinations in this case. He says Indianola has certain technology they can use to assist surrounding law enforcement agencies. #iacourts #statevscarter

Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 6h6 hours ago
It's always amazing to me what we can learn from a cell phone. The state says Jason Carter had 2 phones. Sgt. Keller says the primary phone sent or received 13 text messages the morning of Shirley's death. His secondary cell (flip phone) sent or received 60 messages that morning.


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 6h6 hours ago
Those 60 messages are with just one other cell phone. Sgt. Keller says his technology allows them to see individual messages, but we haven't gotten to that point yet. #iacourts #statevscarter

 

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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 6h6 hours ago
A friend of Bill Carter just wrapped up on the stand. It's Melvin Hoch. He says he saw Jason Carter driving on a nearby gravel road the morning of Shirley's death.
"When you saw it was Jason, did you do anything?"
"I waved."
#iowanice
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 6h6 hours ago
We now have Tara Kauzlarich on the stand. From the civil trial, we know Jason Carter and the witness were having an extramarital affair. She's describing their texting habits. #iacourts #statevscarter

Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5h5 hours ago
And just like that -- Kauzlarich is done. She was on the stand for only a few minutes. #iacourts #statevscarter
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5h5 hours ago
Now we are hearing a hysterical Jason Carter during a 911 call. "I need an ambulance bad."
He sounds extremely upset. He says there is blood everywhere and a hole through the floor and refrigerator. "I don't get what happened." #iacourts #statevscarter


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5h5 hours ago
After a quick break, we now have Charles Smith on the stand. He knows Jason Carter and was selling spray to him in the month of June. #iacourts #statevscarter
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5h5 hours ago
The state is now questioning Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt. They always start with basic questions about background and training. #iacourts #statevscarter

Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5h5 hours ago
"Female laying on the floor bleeding."

The jury (and everyone else) is listening to the dispatch call. They pause so the sheriff can explain what we are hearing. #iacourts #statevscarter


Laura Barczewski‏Verified account @LcBarczewski 4h4 hours ago
#StateVsCarter: Marion County Attorney Jason Sandholt is currently on the stand. He is going through the scanner traffic and response to the Carter's house on the day of Shirley Carter's death. @WHOhd


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 4h4 hours ago
Because it's a rural county, we are learning (through scanner traffic) just how long it takes to get to Carter household.
"It takes a while to get there," Sheriff Sandholdt tells the jury.
The state points out this means Jason Carter is alone with his mom this entire time.


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 4h4 hours ago
On the scanner, the sheriff asks to get DCI en route. Why? The sheriff says he received a phone call on his cell phone from Jason Carter. Turns out, they know each other.
He couldn't understand a lot of what Carter was saying, but made out, "She's dead. They killed her."


Laura Barczewski‏Verified account @LcBarczewski 4h4 hours ago
#StateVsCarter: Sheriff Sandholt said while he was enroute to the Carter's house on the day of the murder he received a phone call from Jason Carter, "He was wailing into the phone. He sounded out of breath. I could not understand him." @WHOhd


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 4h4 hours ago
Lunch time. We'll be back on the record at 1:15. #iacourts #statevscarter
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 3h3 hours ago
Break is over and Sheriff Jason Sandholdt is back on the stand. He is still walking the jury through the dispatch communication. #iacourts #statevscarter


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 2h2 hours ago
Sheriff says the Carters were extremely upset about how the investigation was being handled. He says Bill Carter gave law enforcement an '*advertiser censored*-chewing.' He then corrected himself saying 'butt-chewing' but adds that's just how angry he was. #iacourts #statevscarter


Laura Barczewski‏Verified account @LcBarczewski 2h2 hours ago
#StateVsCarter: Sheriff Sandholt is now being questioned about a phone call from Jason Carter a few days after the murder. Sandholt said Jason asked him if a particular gun had been seized from his father's home.
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 44m44 minutes ago
Jason Carter’s professional and personal friend is now on the stand. He arrived at the house after learning Shirley died “just to offer support as a friend.” He says he did not see Jason cry that day. #iacourts #statevscarter

Laura Barczewski‏Verified account @LcBarczewski 42m42 minutes ago
#StateVsCarter: Carter family friend Brad Kaufman is describing both Bill and Jason Carter's emotions as he saw them after Shirley's death. Kaufman said Bill was both sad and angry and referred to Jason as being able to turn on or off his emotions "with the drop of a hat." @WHOhd

Laura Barczewski‏Verified account @LcBarczewski 32m32 minutes ago
#StateVsCarter: Kaufman said Jason Carter told him about the crime scene, "He said there was bullet hole in the refrigerator that you could stick your thumb through, there was a gauge in the floor next to wear Shirley laid, the desk in the house was a wreck."@WHOhd


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 32m32 minutes ago
During cross, Brad Kaufman (friend) says he never noticed any tension between Jason and his mother. He says they were loving toward each other. #iacourts #statevscarter
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Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 14m14 minutes ago
Trooper Jonathan Thorup is now on the stand. He was on scene the day of Shirley Carter's death. He says Bill Carter was "bewildered, tremendously sad, angry," and had visible tears. Jason Carter was "loud, whaling, and screaming." No tears. #iacourts #statevscarter


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 10m10 minutes ago
Trooper Thorup is being asked about searching a nearby pond for any evidence.
"Did you find anything?"
"We found a turtle, but that was of no evidentiary value." #iacourts #statevscarter


Hannah Hilyard KCCI‏Verified account @Hannah_KCCI 5m5 minutes ago
That's a wrap on the first full day of testimony in the Jason Carter murder trial. I've got a live recap on the emotional 911 call and the Marion County Sheriff's compelling testimony coming up in just about 20 minutes on @KCCINews.
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Former Mistress Testifies During Jason Carter’s Murder Trial

MARCH 11, 2019

"COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The trial of a Marion County man accused of murdering his mother is in its second week.

Monday morning, Marion County Attorney Ed Bull called several witnesses to the stand that identified suspect Jason Carter`s truck and discussed some of his texting conversations on the day of his mother`s 2015 murder.

That day, Jason was texting the woman he was having an affair with — Tara Kauzlarich.

She only explained the time of their conversation that morning and did not go into details of their affair.

“Was your conversation that morning, without telling us any of the details, such that you expected it was at a logical stopping point,” Bull asked.

Kauzlarich replied, “No.”

In addition to Jason`s texting conversations, his 911 call concerning his mother was played for the jury...."

Former Mistress Testifies During Jason Carter’s Murder Trial

 

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'She's dead': Jury hears 911 call from Shirley Carter's death (with clip)

Mar 11, 2019

"...This morning's witnesses are giving a glimpse into Carter's texting habits.

Tara Kauzlarich was on the stand for about ten minutes. From the civil trial, we learned she was having an affair with Jason Carter at the time of the shooting.

That was never explicitly explained in court this morning, but she did talk about how frequently they texted.

The state is trying to establish a halt in his communication around the same time as Shirley's murder.

Sgt. Justin Keller, of the Indianola Police Department, said he conducted cell phone forensic examinations in this case.

The state says Jason Carter had two cell phones. Sgt. Keller said the primary phone sent or received 13 text messages the morning of Shirley's death. His secondary cell flip phone sent or received 60 messages that morning...."

'She's dead': Jury hears 911 call from Shirley Carter's death
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Tuesday, March 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) – IA – Shirley Carter (68) (June 19, 2015, Lacona) – *Jason Gene Carter (45) “son” arrested (12/17/18) & charged (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial moved from Marion County to Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County.
Trial started 3/8/19. (estimate 3 weeks for trial).
A civil suit was brought against Jason by his father & siblings re mother’s death; 12/17/17 Jury unanimous decision that a preponderance of evidence existed he was liable for his mother’s death. 2/2/19: Judge Martha Mertz rules Carter will not get a new civil trial after he was found civilly responsible for killing his mother.
Court dates from 5/2/18 to 2/6/19 reference post #44 here: IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*
Court dates from 2/14/19 to 2/26/19 reference post #57 here:
IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*
Jury Selection from 3/5/19 thru 3/7/19 reference post #86 here:
IA - Shirley Carter, 68, shot to death, Lacona, 19 June 2015 *Son Arrested*
3/8/19 Day 1 of Trial: Jury has been chosen. It's 11 women & 3 men. Opening statements done. State witnesses: Marion County Deputy Troy Bouma. 3 witnesses before a Cargill employee that verified the time Jason Carter was at the Eddyville facility on the morning of his mother Shirley's death. (the 3 witnesses, will get names later, hopefully). Trial continues to Monday, 3/11.
3/11/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Sgt. Justin Keller of the Indianola PD. He conducted cell phone forensic examinations in this case. Melvin Hoch, friend of Bill Carter. Tara Kauzlarich, friend of Jason's. Charles Smith, friend of Jason's. Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt. Brad Kaufman, professional & personal friend. Trooper Jonathan Thorup (on scene of death). Trial continues on 3/12.

 

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Jason Carter Trial Day 1 Jury Instructions 03/08/19

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Jason Carter Trial Prosecution Opening Statement 03/08/19

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Jason Carter Trial Defense Opening Statement 03/08/19

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Jason Carter Trial Day 1 Donald Hunerdosse Justin Jordan Lacey Donahoo Craig Ambrose Dep Troy

"Jason Carter Trial Day 1 Donald Hunerdosse Justin Jordan Lacey Donahoo Craig Ambrose Dep Troy Bouma Testify"

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Jason Carter Trial Day 2 Part 1 Sgt Justin Keller Melvin Hoch Tara Kauzlarich Shannon Ritter Testify

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Jason Carter Trial Day 2 Part 2 Charles Smith Sheriff Jason Sandholdt Testify Police Dispatch Recording is Played

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Jason Carter Trial Day 2 Part 3 Sheriff Jason Sandholdt & Ofcr James Lame Testify 03/11/19

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The Daily Debrief: Aaron Keller & Guests Discuss the Jason Carter & James Scandirito Trials 03/11/19

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