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Niner said:
@MsMarple - still can not access the Webb county court site...

Can you see IF the jury selection is going to start tomorrow, 10/21/22.

TIA! :)
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So far it's still on. A few preliminary events were added recently:

Numerous files were sealed on 10/05 and 10/07:
Psychiatric exam.
Autopsy.
Certificate of Death.
All Navy records.

Miscellaneous motions were filed on 10/13 and 10/17.
Based on the motions don't be surprised if the trial gets rescheduled:

10/13/2022 Notes-Miscellaneous
(MOTION TO SUPRESS) DEFENDANT'S EXHIBITS 1, 2, AND 3 AND STATE'S EXHIBITS 1 AND 2 HAND DELIVERED TO SUPERVISOR KIMBERLY MORENO. (UNABLE TO UPLOAD STATE'S EXHIBIT #2 VIDEO DUE TO LENGTH)
10/13/2022 Exhibit
STATE'S EXHIBIT #1-12 HAND DELIVERED TO SUPERVISOR KIMBERLY MORENO.
10/13/2022 Exhibit
STATE'S EXHIBIT #13 HAND DELIVERED TO SYSTEM ANALYST ANA BYHAM
10/13/2022 Bench Warrant
BENCH WARRANT, SENT TO COURT COORDINATOR. ( AS PER ERIKA SALAZAR DISREGARD BENCH WARRANT WILL FILE NEW ORDER)
10/13/2022 Proposed Order
ORDER TO TRANSFER CUSTODY OF DEFENDANT TO SHERIFF OF BEXAR COUNTY, SENT TO COURT COORDINATOR.
10/14/2022 Disposition
DISPOSITION WALKED OVER TO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
10/17/2022 Motion-Miscellaneous
STATES MOTION FOR PSYCHIATRIC EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT WITH ORDER ATTACHED, SENT TO COURT COORDINATOR.
10/17/2022 Motion To Compel
STATE'S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION FROM DEFENDANT'S EXPERT WITNESSES WITH ORDER ATTACHED HAND DELIVERED TO COURT COORDINATOR.
10/21/2022 Jury Selection (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
 
Friday, October 21st:
*Jury Selection Begins (@ 8:30am 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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.
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial set to begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 8/17/22 reference post #108 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-6
9/20/22 Update: Hearing before Judicial Officer Oscar J. Hale, Jr. Hearing Notes: Case called. Eduard Chapa, court interpreter. Asst. DA Daniel Elizondo & Joshua Davila present for State. Joel Perez & Raymond Fuchs attorney for defense present. Defendant present. Defense Exhibits #1 (Evidence Log) & #2 (inventory list) re offered & admitted into evidence. State's witness #1 Trooper John Henry Bradshaw sworn in & testified with Asst. DA Elizondo. State's Exhibit #1 (CD) offered & admitted into evidence. Defense attorney Perez cross examined & then was excused. State's witness #2 Trooper Abiel Obregon sworn in & testified with Asst. DA Elizondo. State's Exhibit #2 (CD) was offered & admitted into evidence. Defense attorney Perez cross examined & then he was excluded. State's witness #3 Investigator Jose Ugarte, sworn in & testified with State attorney Davila. Defense attorney Perez cross examined & excused. Defense Exhibit #3 offered & admitted into evidence. Asst. DA Davila redirect witness, excused witness. State's witness #4 Investigator David Nenque sworn in & testified with Asst. DA Davila. Defense attorney Perez cross examined. Asst. DA Davila redirect witness & excused by court. Court deferred its ruling for Motion to Suppress search & defendant's statement. State attorney Davila urged State's Motion to Compel Disclosure expert witnesses & was granted by the Court. 9/21/22: Defendant's response to State's request for Disclosure of expert witnesses. 9/27/22: Order denying defendant's Motion to Suppress by Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. Jury selection to begin on 10/21/22 @ 8:30am. Opening statements will begin on 11/28/22.
10/13/22: Motion to suppress: Defendant's Exhibits 1, 2 & 3 & State's Exhibits 1 & 2 hand delivered to Supervisor Kimberly Moreno. Bench warrant sent to court coordinator. Order to transfer custody of defendant to Sheriff of Bexar County. 10/14/22: Disposition walked over to Sheriff's Dept. 10/17/22: State's motion for psychiatric exam of defendant with order attached, sent to court coordinator. State's motion to compel production from defendant's expert witnesses with order attached.
 
www.kgns.tv

Jury selection underway for accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz

The trial will be going on in Bexar County since the defense team asked for a change of venue.
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Oct. 22, 2022

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Jury selection has begun for the trial of Juan David Ortiz, the former Border Patrol agent accused of a series of murders in Laredo.

The trial will be going on in Bexar County since the defense team asked for a change of venue.

On Wednesday, Ortiz was transferred to the Bexar County Jail as he awaits the start of the court proceedings.
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The district attorney for Webb and Zapata County, Isidro Alaniz said he is seeking life without parole.

The trial is set to begin Nov. 28 and is anticipated to last two weeks.
 
Monday, October 24th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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.
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial set to begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 reference post #122 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/21/22 Friday, Jury Selection Day 1: Jury selection is under way. The DA attorney for Webb & Zapata County, Isidro Alaniz said he is seeking life without parole. The trial is set to begin 11/28/22 & is anticipated to last two weeks. Jury selection continues on Monday, 10/24/22.
 
Tuesday, October 25th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 3) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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.
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial set to begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1 (10/21/22) reference post #125 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/24/22 Monday, Jury Selection Day 2: Jury selection continues. No info available. Jury selection continues on Tuesday, 10/25/22.
 
Anyone finding any recent articles on this case? All I am coming up with is - jury selection has started from 4 days ago. I shall keep posting this until Friday & see what happens.

Wednesday, October 26th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 4) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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 to Bexar County jail to stand trial (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1 (10/21/22) reference post #125 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/24/22 Monday, Jury Selection Day 2: Jury selection continues. No info available. Jury selection continues on Tuesday, 10/25/22.
10/25/22 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 3: No info available. Jury selection continues on Wednesday, 10/26/22.
 
Not finding any new articles on jury selection.... so - not really sure IF this is still going on. Maybe someone else will have better luck than me? :)


Thursday, October 27th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 5) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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 to Bexar County jail from Webb County to stand trial (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (10/21 to 10/25/22) reference post #127 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/26/22 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 4: No info available. Jury selection continues on Thursday, 10/27/22.
 
@MsMarple - any news on how jury selection is going? I am just finding articles from 7 days ago. Thought maybe you can find more recent ones.

TIA if you can! :)
 
This will be my last post for jury selection until I or someone finds out IF it is still going on! :)

Friday, October 28th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 6) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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 to Bexar County jail to stand trial (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (10/21 to 10/25/22) reference post #127 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/26/22: Note: State's picture Exhibits 1-17 & 26-36 & Exhibits 15-16 hand delivered to Supervisor Kimberly Moreno.
10/26/22 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 4: No info available. Jury selection continues on Thursday, 10/27/22.
10/27/22 Thursday, Jury Selection Day 5: No info available. Jury selection continues on Friday, 10/28/22.
 
Niner said:
This will be my last post for jury selection until I or someone finds out IF it is still going on! :)

Friday, October 28th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 6) (@ 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), Guiselda 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) & Erika Pena () (escaped his assault) – *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 to Bexar County jail to stand trial (10/19/22).
The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said Ortiz confessed to the slayings, revealing an anger at the local sex trade & saying he wanted to clean it up, vigilante-style.
Trial begin on 10/21/22 with jury selection in San Antonio, Bexar County.
Trial set to begin on 11/28/22. (~2 weeks)
Court hearings from 10/17/18 thru 10/17/22 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (10/21 to 10/25/22) reference post #127 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lling-4-women-15-september-2018.390840/page-7
10/26/22: Note: State's picture Exhibits 1-17 & 26-36 & Exhibits 15-16 hand delivered to Supervisor Kimberly Moreno.
10/26/22 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 4: No info available. Jury selection continues on Thursday, 10/27/22.
10/27/22 Thursday, Jury Selection Day 5: No info available. Jury selection continues on Friday, 10/28/22.
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The trial is set to begin Nov. 28 and is anticipated to last two weeks.

www.kgns.tv

Jury selection underway for accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz

The trial will be going on in Bexar County since the defense team asked for a change of venue.
www.kgns.tv www.kgns.tv
 
JerseyGirl said:
The trial is set to begin Nov. 28 and is anticipated to last two weeks.

www.kgns.tv

Jury selection underway for accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz

The trial will be going on in Bexar County since the defense team asked for a change of venue.
www.kgns.tv www.kgns.tv
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Yes I know the trial start on 11/28 - but no one mentions anything about jury selection - at least from what I can find.
So they could be finished or still going on - ?? That is what I would like to know! :)

And the article is from 10/21 - so there have been already 6 days of jury selection if it went thru Friday.
 
Anyone find anything from like Friday, 10/28 - jury selection still going on? I am only getting articles from 10/21...

I won't post anything for Monday - will wait.... :)
 
Still not coming up with any jury selection articles - well they all say jury selection coming up...

@MsMarple - is there anything in the court site to give us a hint on what is going with this case? TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
Still not coming up with any jury selection articles - well they all say jury selection coming up...

@MsMarple - is there anything in the court site to give us a hint on what is going with this case? TIA! :)
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Sorry, no recent entries, here’s the latest:
10/21/2022 Jury Selection (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
10/21/2022 Order-Miscellaneous
ORDER ON STATE'S MOTION FOR PSYCHIATRIC EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT SIGNED BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.
10/21/2022 Sealed Document ****** SECURED IMAGE ******
**SEALED** JURY CHOSEN FORM
10/26/2022 Notes-Miscellaneous
STATE'S PICTURE EXHIBITS 1-17 AND 26-36, AND EXHIBITS 15-16 HAND DELIVERED TO SUPERVISOR KIMBERLY MORENO.
 
MsMarple said:
Sorry, no recent entries, here’s the latest:
10/21/2022Jury Selection (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hale, O. J., Jr.)
10/21/2022Order-Miscellaneous
ORDER ON STATE'S MOTION FOR PSYCHIATRIC EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT SIGNED BY JUDGE OSCAR J. HALE JR.
10/21/2022Sealed Document ****** SECURED IMAGE ******
**SEALED** JURY CHOSEN FORM
10/26/2022Notes-Miscellaneous
STATE'S PICTURE EXHIBITS 1-17 AND 26-36, AND EXHIBITS 15-16 HAND DELIVERED TO SUPERVISOR KIMBERLY MORENO.
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Looks like the jury has been chosen! Thanks!

Edited to add - now I am thinking the trial might be delayed if the State ask for psychiatric exam on him..... I truly hope not!
 
www.courttv.com

TX v. Ortiz: Border Patrol Serial Killer Trial

BEXAR COUNTY, Tex. (Court TV) — Opening statements begin Monday, November 28 in the trial of suspected serial killer Juan David Ortiz, a South Texas
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Nov. 21, 2022
BEXAR COUNTY, Tex. (Court TV) — Opening statements begin Monday, November 28 in the trial of suspected serial killer Juan David Ortiz, a South Texas border patrol agent accused of murdering four women.
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Ortiz, however, was a regular customer on San Bernardo Avenue. Police say he confessed to the murders.
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Although he gave police a confession, Ortiz has pleaded not guilty.

According to court documents, PTSD and the medication Ortiz was taking for it are expected to be brought up during the trial in his defense.
 
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