CONVICTION OVERTURNED NY - Michaela MacVilla, 21, found deceased, Canajoharie, 25 Sept 2018 *Arrest*

[YESorNO]

Murder trial in 3rd week

June 17, 2019

"JOHNSTOWN — Evidence and photographs collected throughout the investigation into the disappearance of Michaela MacVilla continued to be presented to the jury on Friday during the Fulton County Court trial of Daniel Nellis who has been accused of shooting her to death.

What began as a missing person’s case on Sept. 28 quickly turned into a homicide investigation for several investigators involved in the case, including state police Investigator Kevin Noto who worked the lead desk, along with Investigator Donald Klingbeil. Both followed leads, conducted interviews and assigned leads to investigation teams.

Noto testified on Friday that on Sept. 28 he walked from the St. Johnsville Stewart’s Shop where MacVilla was last seen to her residence at 31 W. Main St., to determine how long it would have taken her to walk home from work....

During Noto’s testimony, he said he issued a search warrant for a Fitbit that MacVilla had been wearing with other items of jewelry when she was reported missing, which was found on her wrist when her body was discovered on Oct. 2....

...during the testimony of Erinn Manns, who was at the scene of Kringsbush Road where MacVilla was found, the gold cross necklace and multi-colored bag were not found with MacVilla.

Manns testified that she photographed the area of the powerline road and photographed MacVilla’s body as it was found. Those photographs were presented to the jury. The pictures showed MacVilla on her left side, face down with her legs bent at her knees and pants pulled down to her ankles."

Murder trial in 3rd week | News, Sports, Jobs - Leader Herald

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, June 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 10) (@ 9am ET) - NY – Michaela MacVilla (21) (Sept. 25, 2018, Canajoharie; found Oct. 2, 2018 in Oppenheim) – *Daniel A. Nellis, Sr. (45) arrested (9/30/18), indicted & arraigned (11/15/18) with 2nd degree murder, 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon & 2 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Trial started 6/5/19. Trial is expected to last 2 weeks. 12 jurors & 2 alternates.
Trial Days 1 thru 4 (6/5/19 to 6/10/19) reference post #154 here:
NY - Michaela MacVilla, 21, Canajoharie, 25 September 2018 *Arrest*
6/11/19 Day 5: No info yet. Trial continues on 6/12.
6/12/19 Day 6: State witnesses: Dr. Michael Sikirica (conducted the autopsy). State police investigator Sean Ryan. State police investigator Brian Kenney. (both testified that they conducted searches at Nellis’ residence). Trial continues on 6/13.
6/13/19 Day 7: State witnesses: Investigator Dennis Rounds. Daisha King (Forensics scientist). Peter Lewis (forensics investigator). Trial continues on 6/14.
6/14/19 Day 8: State witnesses: State Police Lead Investigator Kevin Noto. Investigator Donald Klingbeil. Erinn Manns, crime scene investigator. Trial continues on Monday, 6/17.
6/17/18 Day 9: No info yet. Trial continues to 6/18.

 

[Niner]

Well - it looks like the State rested yesterday 6/17. And the defense began their case.

Daniel Nellis will testify in court


FULTON COUNTY- The man accused of killing Michaela MacVilla is testifying in his own defense.

Daniel Nellis will continue his testimony in court on Tuesday. He’s accused of killing MacVilla in Fulton County last fall.

 

[YESorNO]

Nellis takes the stand in defense

Jun 18, 2019

"JOHNSTOWN — Daniel Nellis, the man who is on trial in the death of Michaela MacVilla, took the stand on Monday in Fulton County Court testifying that he was not the person who killed her.

While on stand, Nellis’ testimony went through the course of events leading up to the last time he saw MacVilla on Sept. 25, including his connection to Robert Bowe and properties that were owned by Bowe where the guns were found.

Nellis also testified that he is fully disabled due to a muscle disease that he was diagnosed with when he was 13-years-old causing him to have 13 corrective surgeries. He testified that due to his disease, he is unable to run....

When asked by his attorney, Brian Toal, if he killed MacVilla, he said, “No, I would never hurt her.”"

Nellis takes the stand in defense | News, Sports, Jobs - Leader Herald
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Prosecutor grills suspect in killing of Stewart's clerk

June 18, 2019

"JOHNSTOWN — Daniel Nellis flatly denied killing Michaela MacVilla during cross-examination at his murder trial on Tuesday.

Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown repeatedly pushed Nellis to admit he assaulted MacVilla on Sep. 25, 2018, before shooting her in the back of the head with a .38 caliber handgun on a deserted access road.

"You keep making up stories and they're not true," Nellis said at the end of Brown's questioning.

Nellis, 46, of Oppenheim, testified Monday that he and MacVilla, 21, had a consensual relationship....

Nellis finished his testimony Tuesday morning and his attorney Brian Toal called two other witnesses before resting his defense....

Prosecutors are expected to call rebuttal witnesses Tuesday afternoon and the jury should begin deliberations on Wednesday...."

Prosecutor grills suspect in killing of Stewart's clerk
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Man suspected of killing Michaela MacVilla takes the stand during Fulton County trial (with clip)

Jun 18, 2019

"..."What did Michaela do to you that made you shoot her in the back of the head?" District Attorney Chad Brown asked Nellis on the stand.

Nellis fired back, "I showed her nothing but compassion, and she made love with me." "

Man suspected of killing Michaela MacVilla takes the stand during Fulton County trial

 

[Jilllian]

Murder trial in 3rd week | News, Sports, Jobs - Leader Herald

Noto testified that he was able to use the records from the Fitbit that monitored her heart rate to determine her approximate time of death. A chart of her heart rate was shown to the jury during his testimony. The chart showed the heart rate from 11:56 a.m. to 12:49 p.m. Her heart rate peaked at 12:24 p.m. and decreased at 12:32 p.m. where it stayed at a steady rate, indicating MacVilla’s likely time of death.

 

[Niner]

Okay - sorry to call on someone here - to tell "who" the 2 other defense witnesses were? I have tried the links to articles providing, but unfortunately, NONE of them open for me - stupid EU rules...

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, June 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 11) (@ 9am ET) - NY – Michaela MacVilla (21) (Sept. 25, 2018, Canajoharie; found Oct. 2, 2018 in Oppenheim) – *Daniel A. Nellis, Sr. (45) arrested (9/30/18), indicted & arraigned (11/15/18) with 2nd degree murder, 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon & 2 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon. Plead not guilty. Held without bail. Fulton County
Trial started 6/5/19. Trial is expected to last 2 weeks. 12 jurors & 2 alternates.
Trial Days 1 thru 8 (6/5/19 to 6/14/19) reference post #162 here:
Found Deceased - NY - Michaela MacVilla, 21, Canajoharie, 25 September 2018 *Arrest*
6/17/19 Day 9: The States rested. Defense witness: Daniel Nellis. Will continue testifying on Tuesday, 6/18.
6/18/19 Day 10: Defense witness: Daniel Nellis. Defense called two other witnesses before resting his defense. Prosecutors are expected to call rebuttal witnesses Tuesday afternoon (no info on this) and the jury should begin deliberations on Wednesday (6/19). Trial continues on 6/19.

 

[YESorNO]

Okay - sorry to call on someone here - to tell "who" the 2 other defense witnesses were? I have tried the links to articles providing, but unfortunately, NONE of them open for me - stupid EU rules...

TIA!

The article didn't state the names and when I checked other articles, they didn't have that info either

 

[Niner]

Thank you YESorNO!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Closing arguments set to begin in Nellis trial

 

[Niner]

Thursday, June 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 12)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 9am ET) - NY – Michaela MacVilla (21) (Sept. 25, 2018, Canajoharie; found Oct. 2, 2018 in Oppenheim) – *Daniel A. Nellis, Sr. (45) arrested (9/30/18), indicted & arraigned (11/15/18) with 2nd degree murder, 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon & 2 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon. Plead not guilty. Held without bail. Fulton County
Trial started 6/5/19. Trial is expected to last 2 weeks. 12 jurors & 2 alternate.
Trial Days 1 thru 8 (6/5/19 to 6/14/19) reference post #162 here:
Found Deceased - NY - Michaela MacVilla, 21, Canajoharie, 25 September 2018 *Arrest*
6/17/19 Day 9: The States rested. Defense witness: Daniel Nellis. Will continue testifying on Tuesday, 6/18.
6/18/19 Day 10: Defense witness: Daniel Nellis. Defense called two other witnesses before resting his defense. Prosecutors are expected to call rebuttal witnesses Tuesday afternoon (no info on this) and the jury should begin deliberations on Wednesday (6/19). Trial continues on 6/19.
6/19/19 Day 11: Defense rested. Closing arguments done. Jury sent to deliberate. Trial continues to 6/20.

 

[Niner]

I'm going to alert a Mod to change title to Verdict Watch!

 

[Tripod]

I'm going to alert a Mod to change title to Verdict Watch!

DA: Video, DNA, cell phones and a Fitbit point to Daniel Nellis guilt in Michaela MacVilla death
Thanks so much, Niner, for your updating. Learning so many of the details that we didn't know have been horrific, especially for her family.
May justice be duly served!

 

[Jilllian]

Verdict is in, but can't find it in MSM yet -- just happened.

G U I L T Y!!

 

[Jilllian]

Man found guilty in Michaela MacVilla murder trial

 

[Niner]

Guessing no one is tweeting this trial....

Wonder what is going on....

 

[Tripod]

Man found guilty in Michaela MacVilla murder trial

Good article, and my hat's off to LE in this rural county, the NYS Police, and the Fulton Co. DA's office. My admiration especially goes to Michaela's family and the local community throughout this ordeal.

 

[Niner]

Man found guilty in Michaela MacVilla murder trial

no access here in Europe.

Does it give a sentencing date or did the Judge sentence him already - if so - how many years? TIA!

 

[YESorNO]

no access here in Europe.

Does it give a sentencing date or did the Judge sentence him already - if so - how many years? TIA!

Man found guilty of murdering woman in Fulton County (with clip)

June 20, 2019

"...The jury got the case on Wednesday, and Thursday that verdict was handed down.

MacVilla's family spoke with NewsChannel 13 after the verdict was read. Her parents say this isn't justice, it's vindication for their daughter. They've remained silent throughout this whole process. They told reporters it was difficult to see all of the coverage and social media posts while the investigation was going on.

They say they put their trust into the justice system, and they're happy they did....

Nellis faces 15 years to life in jail when he's sentenced on August 22."

Man found guilty of murdering woman in Fulton County

 

[Niner]

Thanks YESorNO!