GUILTY AR - Jersey Bridgeman, 6, raped & murdered, Bentonville, 20 Nov 2012 #2

[LibraStarr]

Connie ‏@connie_gonz 2m2 minutes ago
We are in the final recess of the day. In a few min the jury will watch the 3rd interview detectives conducted w/ #ZachHolly , Nov 26, 2012

Connie ‏@connie_gonz 45s46 seconds ago
This next interview is estimated to be an hour long, therefore will be the final piece of evidence shown to jurors today. #HollyTrial

Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 24s24 seconds ago
Holly denied harming Jersey in his first 2 interviews. He said the killer better not let him find him before the police does. #HollyTrial

 

[LibraStarr]

Connie ‏@connie_gonz 2 minutes ago
Sgt Moffett says after the autopsy they knew they would be able to identify a suspect through sperm DNA. #HollyTrial

Connie ‏@connie_gonz 22 seconds ago
#ZachHolly continues to be slouched over resting on his fist. He appears to be reading a packet. #HollyTrial

 

[borndem]

Originally Posted by Hoosgirl

Then, as his lawyer admits he accepts responsibility, why is this in trial???

Holly pleaded "Not Guilty," so case goes to trial.

In most states (all?? IDK), a deal can be made until the jury goes to the jury room for verdict deliberation. Who knoze what might happen? I feel sure the trial is all about getting LWOP at the penalty trial from the defense's standpoint, IMO.

 

[borndem]

Maybe it's all about the mitigation/penalty phase then, with his childhood history, etc.

Agreed, Hoosgirl -- I think we'll see (or read!) a lot of that in the penalty phase of this trial. The DT must know that proving him NG would be a very tall order.

And I don't see this particular defendant on the witness stand....

 

[borndem]

I was away this morning having a jam session with a mammogram machine... All is well, but my body is still mad as heck at me. Yes, TMI.

Here's some print news:

Day 1: Defense says Holly caused Jersey Bridgeman's death

Opening arguments begin in Zachary Holly trial


http://www.4029tv.com/news/defense-says-zach-holly-caused-jersey-bridgemans-death/32960214

 

[Hoosgirl]

I was this morning having a jam session with a mammogram machine... All is well, but my body is still mad as heck at me. Yes, TMI.

Here's some print news:

[h=1]Day 1: Defense says Holly caused Jersey Bridgeman's death [/h] [h=2]Opening arguments begin in Zachary Holly trial [/h]
http://www.4029tv.com/news/defense-says-zach-holly-caused-jersey-bridgemans-death/32960214

Ty, borndem, and awfully sorry to hear about your not so fun morning!

I wish the media would tell us a little more of what the defense had to say in opening arguments!

 

[borndem]

You said it, hoosgirl. For those of us who have "been in the courtroom" via live-streaming, having to rely on MSM and tweets -- as good as they are, and they're good -- is just not the same. Like kissing your brother/sister and all that, right?? Frustrating. And a bit surprising -- but if the state or the courts, etc., don't allow it, well that's that. Also, sadly it appears that this case isn't getting a lot of national attention -- especially with the theater-killer trial going on now.

Maybe MSM will be generous with what both sides said, etc., etc., after both sides are completely done with that part of the trial.

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A couple of tweets from Tracy Neal with the Northwest Arkansas newspapers:

• Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 34m34 minutes ago
  Police detective said scratch marks on Jersey's neck was from her attempting to pull on pajamas in the attack. #HollyTrial
  
  Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 36m36 minutes ago
  Zachary Holly confessed in third interview to strangling 6-year-old Jersey Bridgeman with her pajamas. #HollyTrial

 

[LibraStarr]

http://www.nwahomepage.com/story/d...rder-trial-wrap/31786/nSVqsxwVuUGe8BtiaZ-f7g

 

[borndem]

From the tweet I just posted above:


Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 34m34 minutes ago
Police detective said scratch marks on Jersey's neck was from her attempting to pull on pajamas in the attack. #HollyTrial

bbbm

That's kind of odd-sounding to me. Why wouldn't the scratches on her neck be from her trying to pull the pajamas or the perp's hands off her neck and scratching herself in the process? If the defendant told them that is what happened, then I'll buy it. Just thinking out loud.

And the horror and cruelty of that act -- he strangled that little girl with her own pajamas. OMGosh. Makes me angry, angry, angry, and makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. What a neanderthal, IMO. SMH. Dammit. She was just a sweet little girl.

 

[eileenhawkeye]

You said it, hoosgirl. For those of us who have "been in the courtroom" via live-streaming, having to rely on MSM and tweets -- as good as they are, and they're good -- is just not the same. Like kissing your brother/sister and all that, right?? Frustrating. And a bit surprising -- but if the state or the courts, etc., don't allow it, well that's that. Also, sadly it appears that this case isn't getting a lot of national attention -- especially with the theater-killer trial going on now.

Maybe MSM will be generous with what both sides said, etc., etc., after both sides are completely done with that part of the trial.

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A couple of tweets from Tracy Neal with the Northwest Arkansas newspapers:

• Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 34m34 minutes ago
  Police detective said scratch marks on Jersey's neck was from her attempting to pull on pajamas in the attack. #HollyTrial
  
  Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 36m36 minutes ago
  Zachary Holly confessed in third interview to strangling 6-year-old Jersey Bridgeman with her pajamas. #HollyTrial

I don't think the lack of coverage has anything to do with the theater killer trial. That trial is hardly dominating the news. I think it is b/c there was very little national coverage when the case happened (likely due to Jersey never been a missing child where there would be pleas, searches, press conferences, etc) so there is very minsicule recogntion, and therefore interest, of this case outside of the immediate area.

 

[Queen Bee]

thanks so much libra and borndem for the tweets and updates.....just now catching up.....i was away all day on another thread and case posting updates but now we've reached a verdict over there so maybe i can help here tomorrow.....i will try but with this hive, ya never know

omg doesn't it just make you so angry!! i could just beat the crap out of him.....that poor little baby, to think of her little tiny hands pulling at her own throat and pajamas :furious: and realizing what he's doing to her:tantrum: it just makes me sick and furious.....i swear i don't see how people keep from killing perpetrators like him.....if jersey were my baby i guess i would be in jail too and i'm not a violent person at all....omg :cry:

i wish jersey was getting the attention she deserves in the press, let the light in people! show these creeps on the news!

okay, i'm better now......goodnight fellow seekers of justice and thanks again

 

[CarolinaMoon]

Thanks so much to all of you who have posted. I wish I could sit here with you. Life is crazy right now, I can't wait to have time to watch a trial live again. Jersey is very close in my heart. Her death was horrific. I do believe there will be justice here.

 

[LibraStarr]

I think this is a good recap:
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2015/may/19/confession-shown-in-rape-killing-trial-/?f=crime

And another:
http://www.4029tv.com/news/zachary-holly-trial-begins/33093210

 

[lillybell]

I think this is a good recap:
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2015/may/19/confession-shown-in-rape-killing-trial-/?f=crime

And another:
http://www.4029tv.com/news/zachary-holly-trial-begins/33093210

What a evil monster he is!
Makes me so angry thinking what he done to little Jersey,

I pray for jerseys family and all who loved her, and hope justice is coming.

Rip sweetie :rose:

 

[Queen Bee]

Tracy Neal retweeted
NWADemGaz Photos @NWADemGazPhotos · 43m 43 minutes ago

Zachary Holly is led into the BC Courthouse for trial. #HollyTrial

 

[Queen Bee]

Connie @connie_gonz · 14m 14 minutes ago

I'm at the #BentonCo Courthouse for Day 2 of the #capitalmurder trial of Zachary Holly. #NWAnews #ARnews #HollyTrial

 

[Queen Bee]

posting this from yesterday because i suffer from CRS


Tracy Neal @NWATracy · 15h 15 hours ago

Prosecutors may rest their case tomorrow after calling witnesses from the crime lab and the medical examiner. #HollyTrial #JerseyBridgeman




just in case y'all are like me and suffer from this horrible disease too :giggle:........wasn't sure if this was posted yet :seeya:

good morning friends.............

 

[Queen Bee]

:rose: jersey.....justice is on the way sweetie
:rose: strength to those that love her

 

[LibraStarr]

Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 3 minutes ago
Judge called break in trial until 1:30 p.m. Waiting on the medical examiner to arrive to testify. #HollyTrial #JerseyBridgeman

Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 2 minutes ago
DNA expert testified that Holly's DNA was recovered on dead girl's shirt. #HollyTrial

Connie ‏@connie_gonz 1 minute ago
Two more witnesses were called to the stand this morning, both with the #Arkansas Crime Lab. #HollyTrial

Tracy Neal ‏@NWATracy 48 seconds ago
Judge ruled last week that prosecutors could not introduce the recordings. He apparently made confessions. #HollyTrial #JerseyBridgeman

 

[Queen Bee]

Tracy Neal
‏@NWATracy

Court will resume at 1 p.m. when prosecutors try to convince the judge to reconsider ruling concerning Holly's recorded phone call.
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