PA - Conner Snyder, 8, & Brinley, 4, hangings, Berks Co., 23 Sept 2019 *Mom arrested* *GRAPHIC* #2

[MeadowMuffin]

These murders were indescribably heinous and abhorrent. If any crime demands the DP, this is it.

 

[Niner]

Monday, Sept. 16th:
*Bench Trial set to begin (@ 8:30am ET) – PA – Conner Snyder (8) & Brinley L. Snyder (4) (Sept. 23, 2019, Albany Township; found hanging from basement rafters) - *Lisa Rachelle Snyder (36/now 41) “mom” arrested (12/2/19), charged (12/9/19) & arraigned (3/12/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 3rd degree murder, 1 count of tampering with or fabricating evidence, 2 counts of endangering the welfare of children, 1 counts of animal cruelty & 2 counts of sexual intercourse with an animal (with a dog). [9/2/21: Animal cruelty & sex with dog severed from original charges.] Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP. Berks County
Trial was set to begin on 3/4/24 was cancelled/waived jury trial & now set as:
Bench Trail set to begin on 9/16/24.
Berks County President Judge Theresa Johnson presiding. DA John Adams.
Information & court info from 12/19/19 thru 3/27/24 reference post #862 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...pt-2019-mom-arrested-graphic-2.488603/page-44
4/9/24 Docket update: Order scheduling non-jury trial on 9/16/24 & Motions in Limine hearing on 6/28/24. 4/10/24 Docket update: Waiver of Jury trial. 7/9/24 Docket update: Berks County Court Reporters/Index of Exhibits/Berks County DA's Office. 9/8/24 Update: Next bench trial on 9/16/24.

 

[Mfcovent]

I'm assuming this case won't be streamed anywhere? I really wish it could be!

 

[Niner]

I'm assuming this case won't be streamed anywhere? I really wish it could be!

Sorry - no idea...

 

[Seattle1]

Trial begins for Berks woman accused in hanging deaths of children

The bench trial of Lisa Snyder is scheduled to start Monday in a Berks County courtroom.

www.wfmz.com

9/16/24

Waldron said there are a few reasons why someone would have a bench trial.

"Number one in this particular case, the facts are quite gruesome and often times you'll select a bench trial because you don't want a jury to hear these gruesome facts. Judges are used to hearing all types of facts, especially in criminal matters," Waldron explained.

He said there is another reason too.

"Also, if the case involves legal procedural matters, intent, specific conduct certain statutory elements of an offense if there's a lot of legal argument , you'd rather a judge make the decision than a jury cause the judge will understand all those issues rather than a jury," he said.

69 News will have team coverage of the trial's opening day.

 

[steeltowngirl]

I'm assuming this case won't be streamed anywhere? I really wish it could be!

Cameras are banned in PA courtrooms.

Cameras are banned from Pa. courtrooms. How a lawmaker is trying to change that

Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states with the most restrictive rules against cameras in courtrooms. Is it time for that to end?

www.goerie.com

 

[steeltowngirl]

Mom accused of killing her two children breaks down in court during playing of 911 call

Accused murderer Lisa Snyder could be seen removing her glasses and wiping tears away from her face as she sat in court Monday.

www.wfmz.com

 

[Seattle1]

The DA is seeking DP.

That was several years ago --I think DA dropped DP when they were negotiating the plea agreement. Currently, they are seeking life sentence.

Defense paints Lisa Snyder as former victim of abuse, mental illness, as murder trial gets underway

Lisa Snyder arrived in court Monday to stand trial in the 2019 deaths of her 8-year-old son, Connor, and her 4-year-old daughter, Brinley.

www.citizensvoice.com

9/16/24

The prosecution is seeking a life sentence for first-degree murder, while the defense is asking the judge to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.

Snyder claimed Connor was being bullied at school and wanted to kill himself and bring his sister with him, so he didn't have to go to heaven alone.

Prosecutors say Connor was a happy kid.
In their opening statement, Snyder's attorneys pointed to their client's past, saying she was sexually abused as a child, experienced bullying herself, and is dealing with a variety of mental health issues, including bipolar disorder.

 

[Seattle1]

Mom accused of killing her two children breaks down in court during playing of 911 call

Accused murderer Lisa Snyder could be seen removing her glasses and wiping tears away from her face as she sat in court Monday.

www.wfmz.com

9/16/24