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

 

[Niner]

snipped by me...

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

Thanks for this - I have changed my notes.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Sept. 17th:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 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 life w/o parole. Berks County
Bench Trial began on 9/16/24.
Berks County President Judge Theresa Johnson presiding. DA John Adams.
Information & court info from 12/19/19 thru 9/8/24 reference post #882 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...pt-2019-mom-arrested-graphic-2.488603/page-45
9/16/24 Monday, Bench Trial Day 1: The day's testimony began with first responders being called to the stand, including a Kempton volunteer firefighter as well as several Pennsylvania State Troopers. Then came a string of education staff from 8-year-old Connor Snyder's elementary school, including his teacher, counselor, occupational & speech therapists, as the defense continued to try to determine what Connor could physically be capable of in terms of his motor skills & mental & emotional state at the time.
For more info see post #887 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...pt-2019-mom-arrested-graphic-2.488603/page-45
Bench trial continues on Tuesday, 9/17/24.

 

[steeltowngirl]

In Snyder’s defense, attorney Dennis Charles took a two-pronged approach. He told Johnson that it will be up to the prosecution to prove their theory that Snyder has been lying about her son’s depression and suicidal thoughts. He said they would have to prove that he was unable to set up and execute the suicide himself.

And if they do meet that bar, he said, he is prepared to argue that his client was insane and suffering from disassociation at the time of the murders.

“She has no recollection what she did,” he said, adding that, if she did kill her children, she was unable to know it was wrong.

Charles said Snyder has a long history of mental illness stemming all the way back to when she was sexually abused by a family member from the ages of 5 to 7.

She has suffered identity and abandonment issues, her attorney said. She has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychotic features, borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Murder trial begins for Lisa Snyder, the Berks woman accused of killing 2 of her children

There are two very different versions of the story about what happened inside Lisa Snyder’s Albany Township home on Sept 23, 2019.

www.readingeagle.com

 

[Niner]

here is from Day 2 - not much though

Another emotional day of testimony as adult son of Lisa Snyder takes the stand in murder trial

Owen Snyder, the adult son of defendant Lisa Snyder, took the stand Tuesday and described the great relationship he had with his siblings.

www.republicanherald.com

Sept. 17, 2024

READING, Pa. - Day two in the trial of Lisa Snyder, the Albany Township woman accused of killing two of her young children in the basement of their home, got underway Tuesday and saw more people connected to the case take the stand.
8-year-old Connor's school nurse testified and was followed by Owen Snyder, the adult son of Lisa Snyder.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, Sept. 18th:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 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 life w/o parole. Berks County
Bench Trail began on 9/16/24.
Berks County President Judge M. Theresa Johnson presiding. Lead prosecutor Meg McCallum & DA John Adams. Defense attorney Dennis Charles.
Information & court info from 12/19/19 thru 9/8/24 & Bench Trial Day 1 (9/16/24) reference post #882 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...pt-2019-mom-arrested-graphic-2.488603/page-45
9/17/24 Tuesday, Bench Trial Day 2: State witnesses: 8-year-old Connor's school nurse testified & was followed by Owen Snyder, the adult son of Lisa Snyder.
For more info see post #893 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...pt-2019-mom-arrested-graphic-2.488603/page-45
Bench trial continues on Wednesday, 9/18/24.