GUILTY AL - J.B. Beasley & Tracie Hawlett, both 17, murdered, Ozark, 31 July 1999 *ARREST in 2019* #5

[Tracey4AU]

@Blacklist Are you in court this morning? Anyone else attending? If so, I was just wondering how crowded it was. I may try to attend when/if I can.

 

[Sleuther22]

Does anyone know if the trial will be televised or streamed live online anywhere?

 

[Blacklist]

Does anyone know if the trial will be televised or streamed live online anywhere?

No cameras allowed in the court room, therefore, no live coverage. ( although I did see a few pictures taken before commencement) Only evening reporting. These first Two days at least are for jury selection

 

[Blacklist]

@Blacklist Are you in court this morning? Anyone else attending? If so, I was just wondering how crowded it was. I may try to attend when/if I can.

Yes, as well as other family members. Fairly crowded it will be more full Starting this Wednesday

 

[Tracey4AU]

Yes, as well as other family members. Fairly crowded it will be more full Starting this Wednesday

Thank you for your response. Prayers up for you and your family, as well as all others who have waited so long for this. #Justice

 

[Blacklist]

Thank you for your response. Prayers up for you and your family, as well as all others who have waited so long for this. #Justice

Myself and all family members appreciate yours and everyone’s support. You are more of a blessing than can be spoken into words. Pure treasure

Justice On!!

 

[Blacklist]

Jury selection moves forward in McCraney Murder Trial; jurors still to be questioned

After many hours in a Dale County Courtroom, the first day of the murder trial of Coley McCraney is over, but a jury still awaits to be seated.

www.wdhn.com

We are getting there maybe. Air conditioning… better be glad it’s not the last day of June

 

[Catmommy]

We're here with you and for you, Blacklist. Justice for J.B. and Tracie.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 18th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – AL – J.B. Hilton Green Beasley (17) & Tracie Jean Hawlett (17) (reported missing July 31, 1999, Ozark & found August 2, 1999 in trunk of car) - *Coley Lewis McCraney (25 @ time of crime/45/now 49) arrested (3/15/19), charged (3/16/19) & indicted (6/6/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 1st degree murder while in the act of murdering two or more persons & 1 count of 1st degree rape (Beasley). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Denied bond request 11/15/22. DA will seek DP.
Parabon Nanolabs GEDMatch DNA.
Trial began on 4/17/23 with jury selection. 12 jurors & 2 alternates will be selected. Opening statements should begin on 4/19/23.
Court information from 4/3/19 thru 4/13/23 reference post #721 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...17-ozark-31-july-1999-5-arrest.465871/page-37
4/17/23 Monday, Jury Selection Day 1: Nealy 50 of the 153 potential jury members did not show. Originally, 300 Dale County citizens were summoned to possibly serve on the jury but on Thursday, the defense was informed that 147 potential jurors had been dismissed. Dale County Judge William Filmore questioned them on basic matters such as where they lived, what is their occupation, are they U.S. citizens, do any physical or mental ailments prevent them from serving on the jury, do they even want to serve, and more. This cut 27 potential jurors from the already short list. Then Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall & David Harrison, McCraney’s lead attorney too over questioning. During individual interviews, Judge Filmore dismissed the court and potential jury members early due to the air-conditioning being out in parts of the courthouse. Potential jurors were ordered to be back at the courthouse at 9am on Tuesday to finish interviews. It is expected a jury will be seated Tuesday afternoon.
for more info see post #728 (article) here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ed-ozark-31-july-1999-5-arrest.465871/page-37
Jury selection began on 4/17/23 & should run about 2 days with opening statements on Wednesday, 4/19/23. Jury selection continues on 4/18/23.

 

[Blacklist]

Finally …..

Jury finally seated in McCraney Murder Trial

DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — After nearly two days of questions and lengthy private interviews, the murder trial of Coley McCraney has its most vital part, a jury. With a jury now seated, Attorn…

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[Niner]

Wednesday, April 19th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9am CT) – AL – J.B. Hilton Green Beasley (17) & Tracie Jean Hawlett (17) (reported missing July 31, 1999, Ozark & found August 2, 1999 in trunk of car) - *Coley Lewis McCraney (25 @ time of crime/45/now 49) arrested (3/15/19), charged (3/16/19) & indicted (6/6/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 1st degree murder while in the act of murdering two or more persons & 1 count of 1st degree rape (Beasley). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Denied bond request 11/15/22. DA will seek DP.
Parabon Nanolabs GEDMatch DNA.
Trial began on 4/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 4/18/23. 12 jurors & 2 alternates (7 men & 7 women/2 men alternates).
Opening statements set begin on 4/19/23.
Court information from 4/3/19 thru 4/13/23 & Jury Selection Day 1 (4/17/23) reference post #730 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...17-ozark-31-july-1999-5-arrest.465871/page-37
4/18/23 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 2: The second day of jury selection started with 74 potential jurors sitting in the courtroom, waiting to be called back for private interviews. The jury is made up of 7 men & 7 women. Two of the men are serving as alternates.
Opening statements begin on Wednesday, 4/19/23.

 

[formerreporterdhn]

Rickey Stokes News is posting occasional updates.

So far, it looks like the trial has not started this morning.

Stokes reported a juror did not show up this morning because they are at work, cutting grass in Opp, AL.

He is the only one so far that has posted any updates this morning. I wish they would let the media at least give live web updates.

 

[Tracey4AU]

Rickey Stokes News is posting occasional updates.

So far, it looks like the trial has not started this morning.

Stokes reported a juror did not show up this morning because they are at work, cutting grass in Opp, AL.

He is the only one so far that has posted any updates this morning. I wish they would let the media at least give live web updates.

Thank you so much. I'll start looking at RSN for updates. Unbelievable about the juror! Seriously?!

 

[formerreporterdhn]

Other media outlets now reporting the same thing about the juror.

McCraney trial delayed after juror no show

DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — The long-awaited murder trial of Coley McCraney has been delayed after one of the 12 seated jurors did not show. Dale County Deputies traveled to the juror’s j…

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Juror doesn’t show up, McCraney trial delayed

Dale County deputies traveled to the witness’s place of employment in another county to bring him to Ozark.

www.wtvy.com

Deputies went to juror's job to bring him in for jury duty.

 

[formerreporterdhn]

Opening statements have started.

WDHN and WTVY posting updates:

Here’s what’s happening at the McCraney trial

The much anticipated trial begins with opening arguments Wednesday

www.wtvy.com

Updates: Witness testimonies continue in McCraney Murder Trial

DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — The fourth day of the McCraney Murder trial has kicked off with more witness testimonies. Follow this story for updates. Coley McCraney is charged with the murders o…

www.wdhn.com

 

[formerreporterdhn]

Here's an interesting update from WTVY:

11:45 a.m. 4/19/23

Harrison claimed McCraney was a 23-year-old "player" who got into the car with the victims, chatted with the girls, then had sex and returned home before 1 a.m. on Aug. 1, 1999, the day of the bodies were found.

 

[ElizB]

Here's an interesting update from WTVY:

11:45 a.m. 4/19/23

Harrison claimed McCraney was a 23-year-old "player" who got into the car with the victims, chatted with the girls, then had sex and returned home before 1 a.m. on Aug. 1, 1999, the day of the bodies were found.

As disgusting as that story is, they didn’t have anywhere else to go. They have to explain the dna.

 

[Blacklist]

Opening statements have started.

WDHN and WTVY posting updates:

Here’s what’s happening at the McCraney trial

The much anticipated trial begins with opening arguments Wednesday

www.wtvy.com

Updates: Witness testimonies continue in McCraney Murder Trial

DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — The fourth day of the McCraney Murder trial has kicked off with more witness testimonies. Follow this story for updates. Coley McCraney is charged with the murders o…

www.wdhn.com

Good to see you here. Thank you very much for the updates. Former WDHN reporter?

 

[Tracey4AU]

As disgusting as that story is, they didn’t have anywhere else to go. They have to explain the dna.

Agreed.

 

[formerreporterdhn]

Good to see you here. Thank you very much for the updates. Former WDHN reporter?

Former reporter elsewhere, but from Dothan and live in Dothan.