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June 29, 2020
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -The former Border Patrol agent accused of killing four women and kidnapping another is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Through social distancing and via Zoom, Judge Oscar Hale held the hearing at the 406th District Court.
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According to the District Attorneys Office there are three motions attorneys were discussing, the first is the motion to determine admissibility of written oral statement.

The second is a motion for hearing if he voluntaries admission or confession whether written or oral and the third is a motion to suppress.
 
Update on court site docket:

06/30/2020 Motion-Miscellaneous
STATE'S MOTION TO SEAL EXHIBITS WITH ORDER ATTACHED AND SENT TO COURT COORDINATOR.

06/30/2020 Fax Transmittal
FAX REGARDING NOTICE OF SETTING SENT TO ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ AND ATTORNEY JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ BY COURT COORDINATOR.

07/01/2020 Motion-Miscellaneous
STATE'S MOTION TO SEAL STATE'S TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DOCUMENTS FILED BY ASSISTANT DISTRICT CLERK JOAQUIN A. RODRIGUEZ; ATTACHED WITH ORDER; RECEIVED AND SENT TO CRIMINAL COURT COORDINATOR FOR FURTHER PROCESS.

07/02/2020 Order Granting
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SEAL EXHIBITS 1-12 AND 14 SIGNED ON 6/30/2020 BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

07/02/2020 Order Granting
ORDER GRANTING STATE'S MOTION TO SEAL STATE'S TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DOCUMENTS SIGNED ON 6/30/2020 BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

10/15/2020 Status Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

link: http://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Laredo judge denies motion to suppress confession of alleged BP serial killer

July 14, 2020

A local judge has denied a motion to suppress in the case of the former Supervisory Border Patrol agent accused of fatally shooting four women and kidnapping another in Laredo during 2018.

According to online court records, 406th District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale Jr. signed an order on July 10 denying a motion filed by Juan David Ortiz’s attorney, Joel Perez, requesting to suppress the defendant's confession.

The order states that the court concluded that at the time when police initially approached Ortiz there existed reasonable suspicion for his detention.
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“The court finds and concludes that sufficient probable cause was contained within the four corners of the affidavit in support of, and attached to, the search warrant issued on September 15, 2018 for the search of (Ortiz’s) residence and the search of (his) residence was therefore, valid,” the document states.
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Hale scheduled a status hearing for Oct. 15 in the 406th District Court.
 
Docket update:

07/10/2020 Order Denying
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPRESS SIGNED ON 7/10/2020 BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

07/10/2020 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW SIGNED ON 7/10/2020 BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

10/15/2020 Status Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

link: http://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Thursday, October 15th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Grisela Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found 9/14/18, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found either late 9/14 or early 9/15/18, transgender woman, Laredo) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 37) 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).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 4/14/20 reference post #80 here:
TX - Sheriff: U.S. border patrol agent suspected of killing 4 women, 15 September 2018
6/17/20 Update: State's translation of foreign language documents pursuant to Texas rule of evidence. Motion hearing on 6/29/20.
6/29/20 Update: Through social distancing & via Zoom, Judge Oscar Hale held the hearing at the 406th District Court. According to the District Attorneys Office there are three motions attorneys were discussing, the first is the motion to determine admissibility of written oral statement. The second is a motion for hearing if he voluntaries admission or confession whether written or oral & the third is a motion to suppress. Motion requesting sealing of record as to Ortiz with order attached. Next status hearing on 10/15/20.
7/2/20: Prosecutors challenged the motions filed by calling Texas Dept. of Public Safety Trooper Abiel Obregon & Webb County Sheriff’s Office Captain of Criminal Investigations Federico Calderon to testify. Calderon testified Monday that Ortiz’s interview began shortly after 3 a.m. It took approximately 10 hours & ended around noon the next day. Calderon added that Ortiz was advised of his Miranda Rights & he never requested an attorney, never asked to terminate his interview. This was the beginning of Ortiz’s confession to authorities about the murders of Ramirez, Luera, Hernandez & Ortiz. Order granting motion to seal Exhibits 1-12 & 14 signed on 6/30/20 by Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. & order granting State's motion to seal State's translation of foreign language documents signed on 6/30/20 by Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr.
7/10/20 Update: Judge Oscar Hale: Motion to suppress confession-denied.
 
Docket:

10/15/2020 Status Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

10/15/2020 Notes-Hearing Notes
CASE CALLED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE (ZOOM). HONORABLE JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR. PRESIDING. DAVID LAUREL, COURT REPORTER. HEARING ON: STATUS ATTORNEY JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ PRESENT FOR THE STATE. ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ AND ATTORNEY RAYMOND FUCHS PRESENT FOR THE DEFENSE. DEFENDANT JUAN DAVID ORTIZ PRESENT IN CUSTODY. CASE SET FOR STATUS ON 01/07/2021 AT 9:30 AM.

link: http://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Thursday, January 7, 2021:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am changed to 3pm CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Grisela Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found 9/14/18, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found either late 9/14 or early 9/15/18, transgender woman, Laredo) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 37) 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).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 7/2/20 reference post #87 here:
TX - Sheriff: U.S. border patrol agent suspected of killing 4 women, 15 September 2018
7/10/20 Update: Judge Oscar Hale: Motion to suppress confession-denied. Status hearing on 10/15/20. 10/15/20 Update: No motions were filed, and the attorneys agreed to set another status hearing for the second week in January. Judge O.J. Hale noted that in the past they had discussed that the trial could take place in late 2021, but the pandemic has delayed things. He did not set a trial date. Assistant District Attorney Joaquin Rodriguez said they have made all evidence available to the defense. But Ortiz’s attorney Raymond Fuchs said they still need a continuous recording of the defendant’s statement.
10/15/20 Update: Hearing via video conference (Zoom). Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding. Hearing on status. Attorney Joaquin Rodriguez present for the State, attorneys Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs present for the defense. Defendant is present & in custody. Case set for status hearing on 1/7/21 @ 9:30am; time was changed to 3pm.
 
01/07/2021 CANCELED Status Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
Post/Reset

01/07/2021 Status Hearing (3:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

01/07/2021 Notes-Hearing Notes
CASE CALLED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE (ZOOM) HONORABLE JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR. PRESIDING. YVONNE NINO, COURT REPORTER. HEARING ON: JURY STATUS ATTORNEY JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ PRESENT FOR THE STATE. ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ AND ATTORNEY RAYMOND FUCHS PRESENT FOR THE DEFENSE. DEFENDANT JUAN DAVID ORTIZ PRESENT, IN CUSTODY. NO MOTIONS URGED. PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED CONTINUOUS INTERVIEW VIDEO CANNOT BE PRODUCED DUE TO SOFTWARE USED. CASE SET FOR JURY STATUS ON 05/20/2021 AT 9:30 AM.

link: http://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Thursday, May 20th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Grisela Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found 9/14/18, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found either late 9/14 or early 9/15/18, transgender woman, Laredo) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 37) 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).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 7/2/20 reference post #87 here:
TX - Sheriff: U.S. border patrol agent suspected of killing 4 women, 15 September 2018
7/10/20 Update: Judge Oscar Hale: Motion to suppress confession-denied. Status hearing on 10/15/20. 10/15/20 Update: No motions were filed, and the attorneys agreed to set another status hearing for the second week in January. Judge O.J. Hale noted that in the past they had discussed that the trial could take place in late 2021, but the pandemic has delayed things. He did not set a trial date. Assistant District Attorney Joaquin Rodriguez said they have made all evidence available to the defense. But Ortiz’s attorney Raymond Fuchs said they still need a continuous recording of the defendant’s statement.
10/15/20 Update: Hearing via video conference (Zoom). Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. presiding. Hearing on status. Attorney Joaquin Rodriguez present for the State, attorneys Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs present for the defense. Defendant is present & in custody. Case set for status hearing on 1/7/21 @ 9:30am; time was changed to 3pm.
1/7/21 Update: Hearing held via video conference (Zoom). Judge Oscar Hale, Jr. presiding, Hearing on jury status. Attorney Joaquin Rodrigues for the State & attorneys Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs for the defense. Defendant present, in custody. No motions urged. Previously requested continuous interview video cannot be produced due to software used. Case set for jury status on 5/20/21.
 
05/20/2021 Status Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

05/20/2021 Notes-Hearing Notes
CASE CALLED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE (ZOOM) HONORABLE JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR. PRESIDING. YVONNE NINO, COURT REPORTER. HEARING ON: STATUS ATTORNEY JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ PRESENT FOR THE STATE. ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ AND ATTORNEY RAYMOND FUCHS PRESENT FOR THE DEFENSE. DEFENDANT JUAN DAVID ORTIZ PRESENT. CASE SET FOR STATUS ON 09/09/2021 AT 9 AM.

09/09/2021 Status Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

link: https://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Possible trial date for Juan David Ortiz scheduled for March 2022

May 20, 2021

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - The former federal agent accused of killing multiple women in an alleged murder spree appeared in court for a status hearing.

On Thursday, the 406th District Court Judge OJ Hale, Jr. had a scheduled hearing for the capital murder case involving former Border Patrol agent Juan David Ortiz.

Ortiz’s attorneys and the state set another status hearing date for September 9th at 9:00 a.m. and discussed a potential trial in March 2022.
 
Thursday, Sept. 9th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX – Melissa Ramirez (29) (found Sept. 4, 2018, Laredo), Claudine Anne Luera (42) (found alive but died later in hospital Sept. 13, 2018, Laredo), Grisela Alicia Hernandez Cantu aka “Jane Doe” (35) (found 9/14/18, Laredo) & Nicky Enriquez aka Janelle Ortiz aka Humberto Ortiz aka “John Doe” (28) (found either late 9/14 or early 9/15/18, transgender woman, Laredo) – *Juan David Ortiz (35/now 37) 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).
Trial possibly to begin in March, 2022
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/15/20 reference post #91 here:
TX - Sheriff: U.S. border patrol agent suspected of killing 4 women, 15 September 2018
1/7/21 Update: Hearing held via video conference (Zoom). Judge Oscar Hale, Jr. presiding, Hearing on jury status. Attorney Joaquin Rodrigues for the State & attorneys Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs for the defense. Defendant present, in custody. No motions urged. Previously requested continuous interview video cannot be produced due to software used. Case set for jury status on 5/20/21.
5/20/21 Update: Hearing held via Zoom. Present Judge Oscar Hale, State attorney Joaquin Rodriguez & attorneys for defense Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs & defendant present. Status hearing set on 9/9/21. Potential trial date in March, 2022.
 
09/09/2021 Status Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

09/09/2021 Notes-Hearing Notes
CASE CALLED. JUDGE OSCAR JR. HALE JR. PRESIDING. COURT REPORTER: ANA ALCANTAR PRESENT. STATE: JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ PRESENT. DEFENSE ATTORNEYS: JOEL PEREZ & RAYMOND FUCHS PRESENT. DEFENDANT PRESENT AND IN CUSTODY. AS TO DEFENSE COUNSEL, THEY WERE SATISFIED WITH THE DISCOVERY THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE STATE. DEFENSE COUNSEL JOEL PEREZ REQUESTED QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE AND COURT GAVE DATE OF 3/1/2022. ALSO, MOTIONS OR ANY OTHER PRELIMINARY TRIAL MATTERS CAN BE HEARD ON THE SAME DATE. PROSPECTIVE PANEL CAN BE BROUGHT IN ON 3/28/2022 AT 9 A.M. AND TRIAL DATE MAY BE SET FOR EITHER APRIL OR MAY OF 2022.

link: https://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Just an article explaining why the trial has been delayed.

Border Patrol murder cases pending trial

and the docket update:

10/26/2021 Order-Miscellaneous
ORDER (MOTION TO ALLOW THE STATE TO RECORD WITNESS TESTIMONY) SIGNED BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

12/06/2021 Application for Subpoena of Witness
APPLICATION FOR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED

12/07/2021 Subpoena Issued
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT FOR: KGN News, KXOF-TV Fox Laredo, Noticias YA Univision and Laredo Morning Times.

12/09/2021 Subpoena Executed
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO NOTICIAS YA UNIVISION (DATE OF SERVICE 12/7/2021)

12/09/2021 Subpoena Executed
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO KXOF TX FOX LAREDO (DATE OF SERVICE 12/7/2021)

12/09/2021 Subpoena Executed
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO KGN (DATE OF SERVICE 12/7/2021)

12/09/2021 Subpoena Executed
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO LAREDO MORNING TIMES (DATE OF SERVICE 12/7/2021)

03/01/2022 Final Pre-Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

03/28/2022 Jury Selection (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

link: https://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Docket update:

02/10/2022 Sealed Document ****** SECURED IMAGE ******
SEALED EX PARTE ORDER APPOINTING EXPERT WITNESS SIGNED BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

02/10/2022 Sealed Document ****** SECURED IMAGE ******
SEALED EX PARTE ORDER APPOINTING EXPERT WITNESS SIGNED BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.

02/10/2022 Motion To Transfer Venue
MOTON FOR CHANGE OF VENUE FILED & FORWARDED TO COORDINATOR

02/10/2022 Motion For Continuance
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED & FORWARDED TO COORDINATOR

02/24/2022 Letter
LETTER FROM ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ.

02/24/2022 Ex Parte Motion
EX PARTE SEALED MOTION SEND TO COURT COORDINATOR.

02/25/2022 Motion For Continuance
AGREED MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH ORDER ATTACHED, SEND TO COURT COORDINATOR.

03/01/2022 Final Pre-Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)

03/28/2022 Jury Selection (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)


link: https://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
Docket update!

02/24/2022 Letter
LETTER FROM ATTORNEY JOEL PEREZ.

02/24/2022 Ex Parte Motion
EX PARTE SEALED MOTION SEND TO COURT COORDINATOR.

02/25/2022 Motion For Continuance
AGREED MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE WITH ORDER ATTACHED, SEND TO COURT COORDINATOR.

03/01/2022 CANCELED Final Pre-Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
Post/Reset

03/28/2022 CANCELED Jury Selection (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
Post/Reset


link: https://publicaccess.webbcountytx.gov/PublicAccess/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=756729
 
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