GUILTY AZ - Christine Mustafa, 30, Phoenix, 10 May 2017 *Arrest*

[Niner]

Well that didn't help at all. I'm looking at other articles & all of them just give the first witness....

Anyone? HELP!

 

[Gardener1850]

Video at link: Christine Mustafa's family members testify against murder suspect

Same video on youtube:

 

[Gardener1850]

Tuesday, more of her family members took the stand, including her oldest daughter.

Interval and Mustafa had one daughter together. But Mustafa also had a daughter from a previous marriage who occasionally lived with them.

"She was loving, caring, hardworking," 17-year-old Dania said from the witness stand.

Dania told the courtroom how her mother and Interval slept in separate bedrooms.

She would sometimes hear them argue.

She says Interval would tell her that her mother was cheating on him.

She says Interval also had issues with her and would accuse her of things she did not do, like smoking.

Then in January of 2017, the teen says she was sent off to live with her father in Jordan under Interval's direction.

"I was in the car, and he told my mom that 'if you don't send her back she's going to keep doing what she's doing,’" Dania testified.

When Dania was dropped off at the airport, it would be the last time she saw her mother.

Mustafa disappeared four months later.

Christine Mustafa's family members testify in murder trial

 

[Gardener1850]

Mustafa's 75-year-old mother used an interpreter to testify in Arabic. Mustafa's 17-year-old daughter, Dania Abuhaikal, testified after her grandmother. Abuhaikal told jurors she had heard Interval and Mustafa fighting more than once.

"Did you ever hear the defendant accuse your mom of cheating?" asked prosecutor Marisha Gilla.

"Yes," Abuhaikal replied.

"Can you tell me about that?" Gilla asked.

On walks, he would tell me that my mom was cheating on him," Abuhaikal replied.

Also dramatic was the appearance of Mustafa's twin sister, Maryanne. She testified that she saw less of her sister once Interval came into her life in 2012. Maryanne also told jurors she and Christine were born on Christmas Day, and that they were always close.

"She was very compassionate. Very considerate," said Maryanne. "Kind individual. She's the best friend everybody yearns to have, and almost never finds."

The trial is expected to be lengthy, lasting more than a few weeks.

Murder trial continues for Robert Interval, man accused of killing Christine Mustafa

 

[Niner]

Can some one help me - all I have for Day 1 is opening statements & Christine's older sister testifying. There must be more than that, right? And 2nd day of trial - is that all they had that are mentioned in the article above? TIA!

Wednesday, February 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial starts 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witness: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister.
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Trial continues on 2/27.

 

[Gardener1850]

Can some one help me - all I have for Day 1 is opening statements & Christine's older sister testifying. There must be more than that, right? And 2nd day of trial - is that all they had that are mentioned in the article above? TIA!

Wednesday, February 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial starts 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witness: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister.
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Trial continues on 2/27.

It seems that is all that happened on day 1 Niner. Thanks for keeping track!

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

thanks for posting here and for those reading.

No one deserves this. No one.

 

[Niner]

Thank you Gardener for that info! Much appreciated!

 

[Suglo]

Can some one help me - all I have for Day 1 is opening statements & Christine's older sister testifying. There must be more than that, right? And 2nd day of trial - is that all they had that are mentioned in the article above? TIA!

Wednesday, February 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial starts 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witness: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister.
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Trial continues on 2/27.

No court tomorrow and none on Fridays. The trial resumes next Monday. Today was a half a day only. That’s probably why they say it will take some weeks to finish the trial. The family is updating daily on their official Christine Mustafa - Missing FB page.

Christine Mustafa- Missing

 

[Niner]

@Suglo - do you know "what happened" in court on Wednesday? The witnesses, maybe?
And thank you for the other info. I couldn't find anything on her Missing FB page on anything on the ongoing trial. ?? Just a Nov. 17th post & an article I've already read from Monday's court.

 

[Suglo]

@Suglo - do you know "what happened" in court on Wednesday? The witnesses, maybe?
And thank you for the other info. I couldn't find anything on her Missing FB page on anything on the ongoing trial. ?? Just a Nov. 17th post & an article I've already read from Monday's court.

The sister wrote that yesterday court started at 1:30 pm. She hasn’t given an update yet as to who was on the witness stand or what else happened. She did state no court today or tomorrow - Friday’s are always dark days. I’ll check this evening to see if she updates about court yesterday afternoon.

 

[YESorNO]

Bianca Buono‏Verified account @BiancaBuono Feb 25
MURDER TRIAL: Christine Mustafa vanished in the Valley in May of 2017. Her body has never been found but now, her former boyfriend's murder trial is underway. We recap day one of the trial plus consult with "no body murder case" expert @TheNoBodyGuy #12News

(video clip: Bianca Buono on Twitter )


Linda Fox 10‏Verified account @lindawfox10 Feb 25
An emotional 1st day in court in the trial of Robert Interval Jr. He is accused of killing his estranged girlfriend, Christine Mustafa. Today we heard from 3 of Christine's sisters. #fox10phoenix

(video clip: Linda Fox 10 on Twitter )



Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
Day 2 of the murder trial for Robert Interval, the suspect accused of killing Christine Mustafa consisted of testimony from her mother, daughter, three sisters, and her brother. All testified that she would never leave her baby daughter, nor stop communicating with her family.


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
Court is "dark" in the murder trial of Robert Interval until 1:30 pm today,


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
Day 3 of the Robert Interval Murder Trial: Prosecution had one witness. Heather Roth, Physician Assistant. Christine Mustafa was her patient since 2008. She testified the Defendant was present for most of the OB visits when Christine was pregnant with their daughter in 2016.


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
Defendant had "many questions about paternity." He called Christine a "hoar" during one of the visits in front of Ms. Roth. Ms. Roth stated there was "a lot of tension" during those visits when the Defendant was present.


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
She stated Christine was more talkative and happy when the Defendant was not at the OB visits. Ms. Roth stated these interactions she had with the Defendant and Christine stood out, as most of her interactions with couples who are expecting are more joyful.


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
When asked by the Prosector how she found out about Christine's disappearance, she stated that her medical assistant had sent her a text after seeing it on the news. Ms. Roth then asked her office manager to call the Phoenix Police to let them know they may have information


Fanny's Files‏ @FilesofFanny Feb 27
that could assist them in their investigation. Court will resume on Monday at 10:30 a.m.
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[Niner]

Thanks for that info YESorNO!

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witnesses: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister. Maryanne, Christine’s twin sister & another sister (unnamed).
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Suzanne Mustafa. Sister (unnamed). Christine’s bro (unnamed). Trial continues on 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 3: State witness: Heather Roth, Physician Assistant (OB). Christine was her patient since 2008. Trial continues on Monday, 3/4.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witnesses: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister. Maryanne, Christine’s twin sister & another sister (unnamed).
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Suzanne Mustafa. Sister (unnamed). Christine’s bro (unnamed). Trial continues on 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 3: State witness: Heather Roth, Physician Assistant (OB). Christine Mustafa was her patient since 2008. Trial continues on Monday, 3/4.
3/4/19 Day 4: No update.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25 to 3/4/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witnesses: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister. Maryanne, Christine’s twin sister & another sister (unnamed).
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Suzanne Mustafa. Sister (unnamed). Christine’s bro (unnamed). Trial continues on 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 3: State witness: Heather Roth, Physician Assistant (OB). Christine Mustafa was her patient since 2008. Trial continues on Monday, 3/4.
3/4/19 Day 4: No update. 3/5/19 Day 5: No idea…


Any news? Did trial end 3/4 as I have in my notes? TIA!

 

[JerseyGirl]

3/4/19 Day 4: No update. 3/5/19 Day 5: No idea…


Any news? Did trial end 3/4 as I have in my notes? TIA!

I haven't seen any MSM updates.

 

[Niner]

from the court site:

3/6/2019 10:30 Trial

3/7/2019 10:30 Trial

3/11/2019 10:30 Trial

3/12/2019 10:30 Trial

3/13/2019 10:30 Trial

3/14/2019 10:30 Trial

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History


Anyone find anything that is happening in the court room? TIA!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 7th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Christine Mustafa (34) (May 10, 2017, Phoenix; not found) - *Robert John Interval (37) arrested & charged (6/8/17) & arraigned (6/27/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Trial started on 2/25 to 3/14/19. Dark on Fridays.
2/25/19 Day 1: Opening statements. State witnesses: Suzanne Mustafa, Christine's older sister. Maryanne, Christine’s twin sister & another sister (unnamed).
2/26/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Mustafa's 75 year old mother. Dania Abuhaikal, oldest daughter of Christine. Maryanne, Christine's twin sister. Suzanne Mustafa. Sister (unnamed). Christine’s bro (unnamed). Trial continues on 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 3: State witness: Heather Roth, Physician Assistant (OB). Christine Mustafa was her patient since 2008. Trial continues on Monday, 3/4.
3/4/19 Day 4: No update. 3/5/19 Day 5: No idea… 3/6/19 Day 6: No info.

 

[YESorNO]

Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper
Davis ended up calling Interval to discuss his text messages. He thought Interval was sending him these texts by mistake, as Davis didn't know Interval, other than having one Uber ride from him. Davis testified he did not know Christine Mustafa. Interval invited Davis out for
4:37 PM - 4 Mar 2019


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
drinks and "friended" Davis on Facebook. Davis told him"no" to drinks and did not "friend" him back on Facebook. Davis told Interval he was being inappropriate. Davis contacted Phoenix P.D. after seeing the news of Christine's disappearance. Davis had saved the text messages


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
from Interval and shared them with police.

2nd witness, Joseph Leano was Interval and Christine's neighbor in 2016. Interval had done work at his house and Leano testified that Interval "constantly complained" that his girlfriend was cheating on him. Leano testified he only


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
saw Christine Mustafa once and barely knew Interval. Christine went missing one week after Interval had worked in Leano's yard.
3rd witness, Jason Smith testified he worked for the property management company in which Christine Mustafa was a tenant starting in Sept. 2016.


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
On May 6, 2017 Christine had emailed Smith inquiring about breaking her lease and referred to Interval as her "ex-boyfriend." 4th witness, Lucas Raymond testified Interval had trimmed his palm trees in May 2017. Raymond testified that Interval "vented" to him about his


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
relationship with his girlfriend and that he was concerned she was going to leave him. Raymond testified he only met Interval this one time and thought it was strange Interval was discussing personal matters with him. This encounter was one week prior to Christine's


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
disappearance. Raymond contacted Phoenix P.D. about his interaction with Interval.
5th Witness, Mariam Yusef testified that she is a real estate broker and helped Christine Mustafa in 2011 with buying a home. She again assisted her in 2016 & 2017 when Christine was looking to


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
buy again. Yosef testified that Christine asked her to keep her inquiry into buying a home confidential, as she did not want Interval to find out. Yusef testified she sent Christine a text on May 14, 2017 wishing her a "happy Mother's Day," but Christine did not respond. Yusef


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
sent the message again to her on May 15th and received no response from Christine. Yosef testified it was unusual for Christine not to respond to text messages.
6th Witness, Eric Schmidt testified he works in Pest Control and received a call from Interval to inspect his home in


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
May 2017. Schmidt went to the home on May 9, 2017. Interval told Schmidt the real reason he called him was not for an inspection, but told him he thought Schmidt was having an affair with Christine Mustafa. Interval called her a "hoar." Schmidt testified he became concerned


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
for his safety. Schmidt denied knowing Christine. Interval then said for Schmidt to do his inspection of the home. Schmidt had no further contact with Interval. Phoenix P.D. contacted Schmidt during their investigation.


Whispering Files‏ @TheFilesWhisper Mar 4
Court is "dark" Tuesday, March 5th. Trial proceedings will resume on Wednesday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m.