Victim: Alexis Murphy, 17, missing from Shipman, VA, 03 August 2013 - #7

[LaborDayRN]

lease: I pray they find something in the search that brings justice for Alexis. She is in my thoughts often.

 

[Gyppers]

Thanks for the welcome. It is very encouraging seeing them searching again.

 

[Gyppers]

How Randy Taylor Was Charged With 1st Degree Murder, Without Alexis Murphy's Body

Lovingston, VA - Randy Taylor has been charged with killing Alexis Murphy. His trial is set to begin May first. But one major question remains; how was a first degree murder charge reached, when a body hasn't been found?

"Without the victim's body, it's a huge advantage to the defense" said Andrew Childress.

http://www.wset.com/story/25279399/...1st-degree-murder-without-alexis-murphys-body

 

[Migmuu]

Taylor's trial is set to begin in ten days. Does anyone know if it's going to be streamed for viewing?

ETA: I'm very curious to see what the prosecution has against Taylor. It must be pretty big, if he was arrested 8 days after Murphy disappeared and he was charged with first-degree murder shortly after. I hope that they're not just bluffing and that their case really is as strong as they're making it sound.

 

[Just K]

I'm surprised that they waited this long to search the mountainous area behind his residence. There have been private search groups on that land, around the house, since RAT was arrested. It could be any evidence found now could be argued as tainted and then thrown out. I hope whatever precipitated these searches came from some solid source.

 

[Dr. Know?]

Was he ever on any meds for mental illness? I'm curious due to his tan. jmo

 

[joerose]

It's getting closer to trial time. Just want to say that I am thinking of Alexis and her loved ones and as always, they are in my prayers. I hope they find her soon.

 

[katinva]

Have we heard if the trial will be closed?

 

[CluelessWonder]

Have we heard if the trial will be closed?

I can't imagine that it would be closed unless the judge can be persuaded that evidence and/or testimony might impact investigations of other crimes.

 

[2Hope4]

Haven't heard that it will be streamed, but did read that the gag order doesn't apply to the trial, or what's said at the trial. Parker Slaybaugh is suppose to the cover the two week trial.

"We're just reigning in the circle, pulling the family circle tighter and supporting each other, when one of us is strong the other one is weak and vice versa so we're just trying to maintain."

Trina Murphy says several other family members, including Alexis' mother have been subpoenaed as witnesses.

But she says even is Taylor is found guilty, that will never bring closure to her family.

"It's bittersweet because we still don't have her, so, yes, we want justice to be served but it's not going to bring any closure to our family."

http://www.wric.com/story/25382534/alexis-murphy-murder-trial-to-begin-this-week

I really wanna go for some of the days, but it will depend on my fibro, and how the lady that lives with me is doing.

 

[2Hope4]

ABC 8News reporter Parker Slaybaugh will be inside the court room for the whole trial that is expected to last two weeks. Stay with ABC 8News on air and online for updates in this developing story.

http://www.wric.com/story/25382534/alexis-murphy-murder-trial-to-begin-this-week

 

[2Hope4]

https://twitter.com/Parker8News

 

[Hillbilly]

I plan on being at the courthouse early in the morning, that's why I am up so late tonight, can't sleep, hope we start to get some closure. I will be there solely to support Alexis's family, but will check in each evening as to what I learned.

 

[margarita25]

I plan on being at the courthouse early in the morning, that's why I am up so late tonight, can't sleep, hope we start to get some closure. I will be there solely to support Alexis's family, but will check in each evening as to what I learned.

Awesome, Hillbilly.

 

[bredavis]

Recap article:
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/loc...cle_014a874e-d010-11e3-b74f-001a4bcf6878.html

Anxiously awaiting some kind of news that will shed some light! Thanks, hillbilly for being our eyes and ears up there!!!

 

[popsicle]

Trial to begin in case of missing Va. teenager

Randy Taylor's trial starts Thursday in Nelson County Circuit Court and is expected to last about two weeks. The 48-year-old Taylor is charged with first-degree murder and abduction with intent to defile.

http://www.wtop.com/120/3614141/Trial-to-begin-in-case-of-missing-Va-teenager

 

[Coldpizza]

Please continue the discussion in the Trial thread.

Randy Allen Taylor on Trial for the murder of Alexis Murphy 1 May 2014 - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

 

[libby5264]

https://twitter.com/kasie19ru/status/517785733244149760

 

[Deba]

https://twitter.com/kasie19ru/status/517785733244149760

I have searched her ask-dot-fm account also. Two other questions asked of her (and I paraphrase) were "6 ft ^ and dreadlocks" and something "kissing or licking her toes or feet." Yeah, disturbing.

I doubt these will be traced back to JM but you never know.

 

[ponyponyfan]

note this response, https://twitter.com/kasie19RU/status/517781279404605440

<modsnip>