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Cathy Russon
@cathyrusson
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12m

WOW! Prosecutor in the #JuanDavidOrtiz trial just quit! Mid-trial. “I have officially left the Webb County District Attorney’s Office. That is the most unprofessional and toxic workplace I’ve ever had to deal with. I do not recommend it. I’m sorry to anyone I let down.”
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WHAT!??!! Oh no - wonder what will happen with the trial?
 
Here's an article

www.ksat.com

Webb County prosecutor quits in middle of trial of former Border Patrol agent accused of murdering 4

In a shocking turn of events, an associate district attorney with Webb County has quit in the middle of the capital murder trial of a former Border Patrol supervisor, Juan David Ortiz.
www.ksat.com www.ksat.com

Dec. 1, 2022

SAN ANTONIO – In a shocking turn of events, an associate district attorney with Webb County has quit in the middle of the capital murder trial of a former Border Patrol supervisor, Juan David Ortiz.

Joshua Davila in a Facebook post said the following; “I have officially left the Webb County District Attorney’s Office. That is the most unprofessional and toxic workplace I’ve ever had to deal with. I do not recommend it. I’m sorry to anyone I let down.”

Davila was in the courtroom for the first three days of the trial and on Wednesday even questioned witnesses on the stand.

Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz’s office spokesperson told KSAT 12 they had no comment.

KGNS, the television station in Laredo, is reporting Alaniz told them that Davila did resign today and that it wouldn’t affect the case.



Oh good - won't effect the case. I guess Alaniz can take over - he did the opening statements.
 
I was just going to say....it appears they don't intend to miss a beat. Crazy.
 
Sounds like the jury is still listening to his interrogation video.

for Thursday, 12/1/22 - afternoon session.


Erica Hernandez
@erica_KSAT
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10h
Most of today has been interrogation video of Ortiz in a room by himself. Some of what he said this morning was still denial of knowing any of the victims and at one point he even crumbles the photos of Claudine Luera.

Disk 7 is about to play and this is where the confession was made by Ortiz.


link: https://twitter.com/erica_KSAT
 
Friday, December 2nd:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 8:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found off of Hwy 255, Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital off of Hwy 255, Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Guiselda Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found off of Hwy I35, Sept. 15, 2018, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found early Sept. 15, 2018 off Hwy I35, transgender woman, Laredo) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault on Sept. 14, 2018) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 39) arrested & charged (9/15/18) & arraigned (1/10/19) with 4 counts of capital (Felony) murder, 1 count of 2nd degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, 1 count of 3rd degree unlawful restraint & evading arrest detention (Class A misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $2.63M bond. Denied bond reduction (10/18/18 & 10/3/19). DA will not seek DP. Transferred from Webb County jail to Bexar County jail to stand trial in Bexar County (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz (ex-Border Patrol agent) video confession to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial began on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County. Jury selected.
Trial began on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1-5 (10/21 to 10/27/22) & Trial Days 1-3 (11/28 to 11/30/22) reference post #159 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-8
11/30/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 3 Additional info: The jury on Wednesday viewed a video of his interrogation following his arrest.
see article here:
Jurors view interrogation video of ex-Border Patrol agent on trial for killing 4 women in Laredo
12/1/22 Thursday, Trial Day 4: State witnesses: Webb Co. Sheriff Office Capt. Federico Calderon was one of the lead investigators on this case back on stand. Jury continues watching interrogation video.
For more info see post #161 & 165 here:
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...on-trial-for-killing-4-women-in-laredo/page-9
12/1/22 Update: Associate DA Joshua Davila has quit in the middle of the case saying it was the most unprofessional & toxic workplace. Webb County DA Isidro Alaniz said it will not affect the case.
For more in see post #163 (article) here:
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...on-trial-for-killing-4-women-in-laredo/page-9
Trial continues on Friday, 12/2/22.
 
for Friday, 12/2/22 - morning session.

Erica Hernandez
@erica_KSAT
·
49m
Its day 5 and the Juan David Ortiz trial will begin shortly. We should begin this morning with disk 7 of the interrogation. This is where Ortiz begins to speak and confess.


After an unknown delay court is finally starting.



link: https://twitter.com/erica_KSAT


This will probably go all morning...
 
for Friday, 12/2/22 - morning session.


Erica Hernandez
@erica_KSAT
·
3h
“I just wanted to clean up the streets if nobody is going to *advertiser censored**king do it.” Ortiz explains why he killed 4 women during interrogation video.

After confessing to the murders of four women Ortiz asks for and is given Whataburger. Video ends right after he eats. Cross examination of Capt. Calderon has begun by defense.

Whataburg.jpg


link: https://twitter.com/erica_KSAT


Last tweet was an hour ago - so they might have gone to lunch.
 
No afternoon updates on the tweeter account.
 
Monday, December 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 8:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found off of Hwy 255, Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital off of Hwy 255, Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Guiselda Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found off of Hwy I35, Sept. 15, 2018, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found early Sept. 15, 2018 off Hwy I35, transgender woman, Laredo) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault on Sept. 14, 2018) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 39) arrested & charged (9/15/18) & arraigned (1/10/19) with 4 counts of capital (Felony) murder, 1 count of 2nd degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, 1 count of 3rd degree unlawful restraint & evading arrest detention (Class A misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $2.63M bond. Denied bond reduction (10/18/18 & 10/3/19). DA will not seek DP. Transferred from Webb County jail to Bexar County jail to stand trial in Bexar County (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz (ex-Border Patrol agent) video confession to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial began on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County. Jury selected.
Trial began on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/27/22 & Trial Days 1-4 (11/28 to 12/1/22) reference post #166 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-9
12/2/22 Friday, Trial Day 5: State witnesses: Webb Co. Sheriff Office Capt. Federico Calderon was one of the lead investigators on this case back on stand. Jury continues watching interrogation video. On Disk 7 of 10. Cross exam for Calderon began.
For more info see posts #169 & 170 here:
[URL unfurl='false"]https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...on-trial-for-killing-4-women-in-laredo/page-9[/URL]
Trial continues on Monday, 12/5/22.
 
for Monday, 12/5/22:


Erica Hernandez
@erica_KSAT
·
18h
We are back for week 2 of the Juan David Ortiz trial. The state will continue with more witnesses today.

Deputy Brandon Stern is being recalled to the stand. He was called earlier but was taken off stand. He helped in the recovery of crime scene evidence.

Stern.jpg

Now on the stand is former Webb County crime scene investigator Jose Suharto.

Correction name is Jose Ugarte. (Auto correct mistake)

Jose.jpg

The gun was taken out of its evidence box.

gun.jpg

Photos of what was found in Juan David Ortiz’s truck are being shown. Including the alleged murder weapon. This was his govt. issued weapon from the Border Patrol.

gun2.jpg

Autopsy photos will be shown now and we will NOT be showing them in our coverage.

Dr. Corrine Stern the medical examiner from Webb Co. is now on the stand.

Corrine.jpg

Court recessed until 1:30 pm

Breaking: A juror just passed out as autopsy photos were being shown. Jury being escorted out. Juror is being checked on.

Court is back from lunch break. The juror who passed out earlier has been excused and one of the alternate will be taking the place. Judge Hale said he was fine but excused.

All women died from gunshot wounds except Guiselda Cantu. Medical examiner says she died from blunt force trauma to her head.

Now on the stand is Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas. He is one of the lead investigators on the case.

Salinas.jpg


link: https://twitter.com/erica_KSAT
 
Tuesday, December 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 8:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found off of Hwy 255, Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital off of Hwy 255, Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Guiselda Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found off of Hwy I35, Sept. 15, 2018, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found early Sept. 15, 2018 off Hwy I35, transgender woman, Laredo) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault on Sept. 14, 2018) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 39) arrested & charged (9/15/18) & arraigned (1/10/19) with 4 counts of capital (Felony) murder, 1 count of 2nd degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, 1 count of 3rd degree unlawful restraint & evading arrest detention (Class A misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $2.63M bond. Denied bond reduction (10/18/18 & 10/3/19). DA will not seek DP. Transferred from Webb County jail to Bexar County jail to stand trial in Bexar County (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz (ex-Border Patrol agent) video confession to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial began on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County. Jury selected. One juror excused.
Trial began on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/27/22 & Trial Days 1-5 (11/28 to 12/2/22) reference post #173 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-9
12/5/22 Monday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: Deputy Brandon Stern. Deputy Jose Ugarte. Dr. Corrine Stern, medical examiner for Webb County. Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas.
For more info see post #176 here:
[URL unfurl='false"]https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...on-trial-for-killing-4-women-in-laredo/page-9[/URL]
A juror just passed out as autopsy photos were being shown. Jury being escorted out. Juror is being checked on. The juror has been excused from duty.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 12/6/22.
 
for Tuesday, 12/6/22:

Erica Hernandez
@erica_KSAT
·
15h
It’s day 7 of the Juan David Ortiz trial. Court will begin shortly. Here’s a recap of yesterday.

Cross examination begins of Texas Ranger EJ Salinas

Salinas2.jpg

Next on the stand is Sean Daniel. He is a former firearm analyst for the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Daniel.jpg

Daniel concluded his report saying he believes everything he tested came from Ortiz’s .40 caliber gun which was his govt. issued weapon.

Back from lunch break. Now on the stand is Dr. Jenny Lounsbury a forensic scientist with Tx Dept. Of Public Safety. She examined the trace evidence in this case.

Jenny.jpg

Now on stand is Webb Co. Sheriff Office Corporal Dana Sarquiz. She is in charge of department who monitors inmate calls.

Dana.jpg

Judge will only allow portions of first phone call played and will not allow the second call saying it wasn’t relevant. Jury will come in shortly after state makes redactions to call.

As a phone call is being played between Ortiz and his wife he has put his head down. Most reaction we’ve seen from him. This is all being done outside the presence of jury and judge will decide if they will be allowed in trial.

Phone.jpg

The state has rested.

Defense will not be putting any witnesses and closing will take place tomorrow morning.



link: https://twitter.com/erica_KSAT
 
Wednesday, December 7th:
*Trial continues (Day 8)-CLOSING ARGUMENTS (@ 8:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found off of Hwy 255, Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital off of Hwy 255, Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Guiselda Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found off of Hwy I35, Sept. 15, 2018, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found early Sept. 15, 2018 off Hwy I35, transgender woman, Laredo) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault on Sept. 14, 2018) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 39) arrested & charged (9/15/18) & arraigned (1/10/19) with 4 counts of capital (Felony) murder, 1 count of 2nd degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, 1 count of 3rd degree unlawful restraint & evading arrest detention (Class A misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $2.63M bond. Denied bond reduction (10/18/18 & 10/3/19). DA will not seek DP. Transferred from Webb County jail to Bexar County jail to stand trial in Bexar County (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz (ex-Border Patrol agent) video confession to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial began on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County. Jury selected.
Trial began on 11/28/22 & ended on 12/6/22. Closing arguments on 12/7/22 & jury deliberations will start after.
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/27/22 & Trial Days 1-6 (11/28 to 12/5/22) reference post #177 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-9
12/6/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: Texas Ranger E.J. Salinas on cross-exam. Sean Daniel, former firearm analyst for Texas Dept. of Public Safety. Dr. Jenny Lounsbury, forensic scientist with Texas Dept. of Public Safety. Sheriff Office Corporal Dana Sarquiz.
For more info see post #178 here:
[URL unfurl='false"]https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...on-trial-for-killing-4-women-in-laredo/page-9[/URL]
State rested their case. Defense will not be putting on any witnesses. Closing arguments start on Wednesday, 12/7/22.
 
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