AZ AZ - Alissa Turney, 17, Phoenix, 17 May 2001 *stepdad ARREST in 2020, acquitted*

[arielilane]

July 11, 2023

Outside the presence of the jury, the attorneys talked about how James Turney won’t be allowed to tell the jury about an incident his sister Alissa shared with him. It’s alleged her father touched her leg and “tried something” with her, making her run from him in tears.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1678912098364194820

https://twitter.com/JuliaCourtTV

 

[SpicyFruit]

Defense attorneys are continually trying to prove Alissa wanted her own freedom. Prosecutors on redirect asked John if Alissa seemed to want freedom from him he said no.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1678898830736236545

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As if a lot of teens don't think this same thing. MOO

I am really hoping some of this jury has had teen children.

 

[arielilane]

Day 4, Trial will begin in about one (10:30 am PT) hour.

 

[CHEL]

Day 4, Trial will begin in about one (10:30 am PT) hour.

Thanks for the updates!

 

[arielilane]

As if a lot of teens don't think this same thing. MOO

I am really hoping some of this jury has had teen children.

I'm really disgusted with how questioning is going thus far. Alissa is a victim and too much is being brought up that is not necessary, imo.

 

[arielilane]

WATCH LIVE: Arizona Teen Cold Case Murder Trial — AZ v. Michael Turney — Day Four​

 

[arielilane]

On the stand: Alissa's former boyfriend (states witness) Jonathan Laarkman

 

[arielilane]

DAY 4 TURNEY TRIAL: Day 4 is supposed to be starting right now. If you missed Day 3 here is a recap

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679187486030073857

https://twitter.com/ashleyvholden

 

[arielilane]

Cross/Attorney Jackson

 

[arielilane]

Redirect was completed. No questions from the jury. Next witness.

 

[arielilane]

On the stand: Det. Stuart Somershoe ( States Witness) Retired from Phoenix Police Dept.

 

[arielilane]

- Alissa’s friend and classmate testified that they has discussed plans for the night Alissa disappeared - Alissa’s stepbrother James detailed what is dad had told him about a phone call in the days after Alissa went missing and a time he went to get answers from Michael - John (Alissa’s brother) says the want for freedom the defense has been trying to prove only went so far #day3 #turneytrial #missingsistermurdertrial

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679187773348253698

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[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/ashleyvholden

On the stand this morning…John Lachman (hoping spelling is correct) he was Alissa’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. He was one of the last people to see the teen alive

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679194130029875201

 

[arielilane]

Alissa's boyfriend at the time of her disappearance is on the stand. This picture of Alissa and Jon Laakman shown to the jury. Jon testifies he gave Alissa this necklace and never saw her without it. (Necklace, cellphone, ...left in her room)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679187803614351360

https://twitter.com/cathyrusson

 

[arielilane]

Lunch break. Recess until 1:15 pm PT.

 

[arielilane]

ALISSA’S BOYFRIEND TAKES STAND Day 4 of AZ v. Turney is underway and the state has called the teen dating her in 2001 at the time she disappeared. The necklace she’s wearing was left behind, loved ones say she wouldn’t have parted with that gift from him

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679184112039653376

https://twitter.com/JuliaCourtTV

 

[arielilane]

Court is back in session.

On the stand: Det. Stuart Somershoe testimony shall resume.

 

[arielilane]

Catching up on testimony…John says he saw Alissa the last day of school (May 17, 2001). He says around 11 am she came and told him she was leaving early with her stepdad Michael. John says he never saw or heard from him again. During his testimony he says Alissa never told him about any plans to run away.

He says he didn’t know Alissa was missing until after work that day. He says he had a missed call from Michael asked where Alissa was or if he knew. A few days later he went to the family’s house and said that Michael showed him the note and discussed what he thought happened.

Defense attorneys ask about John and Alissa’s relationship. If he ever grabbed Alissa violently, John said no. They tried to ask about a bank account and if Alissa would carry cash with her. On redirect John said he did not know her to carry thousands of dollars in her pockets.

Before lunch a now retired Phoenix Detective took the stand who worked on Alissa’s case. Going through his testimony now.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679235273786540032

https://twitter.com/ashleyvholden

 

[formerlyme]

thank you for all the updates.

 

[arielilane]

15 minute recess until 2:55 pm PT