MISTRIAL AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012, found deceased in 2017* *Arrest* #27

[Niner]

@PayrollNerd - any next court hearing yet for the murder case?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Bumping this up for you @PayrollNerd

 

[Niner]

@PayrollNerd - here's one that I need an update for the murder charge. TIA!

 

[PayrollNerd]

Just in case you don't have these dates......

CR2018-000917-001

View attachment 328466
View attachment 328467

Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

Here are a few screenshots. I’m on my phone. I’ll be on my laptop later and look for more.


Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Here are a few screenshots. I’m on my phone. I’ll be on my laptop later and look for more.


Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

Unfortunately, that is the Fraud case - I am looking for the murder one -
Pima County Murder: #2018-3978-001

 

[PayrollNerd]

This is the latest calendar listing that popped up.

I cannot get this calendar to download in PDF or in Excel. It says it's possibly corrupt. So I'll try again tomorrow.
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER
CF2018-3978-001


Court Calendar

 

[Niner]

I cannot get this calendar to download in PDF or in Excel. It says it's possibly corrupt. So I'll try again tomorrow.
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER
CF2018-3978-001
View attachment 335531

Court Calendar

Okay - no problem!

 

[PayrollNerd]

I cannot get this calendar to download in PDF or in Excel. It says it's possibly corrupt. So I'll try again tomorrow.
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER
CF2018-3978-001
View attachment 335531

Court Calendar

I was finally able to get it to download but had to search on his name, not the case ID. It's a pain and kept telling me it was corrupt. Hopefully it opens and is readable.

 

[Niner]

I was finally able to get it to download but had to search on his name, not the case ID. It's a pain and kept telling me it was corrupt. Hopefully it opens and is readable.

Thank a bunch - not corrupt!

Next motions hearing on 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm for murder charges. Then on 3/24 Status Conference hearing @ 1:30pm, trial for Maribel starts on 4/19 thru May 4. On 5/24 status hearing @ 10am & Isabel's trial begins on 5/25 thru 6/16 all at 10am.

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 14th:
*Motions Hearing (Murder) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – for *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Burglary/Theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued with no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 2/9/22 reference post #361 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/9/22 reference post #166 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/8/22: Murder: Status hearing on 2/22/22. Motion to continue trial by State. 2/11/22: #598-Motion continuance past last day by State. 2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22. 2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Motion for trial continuance-granted.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 24th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Murder) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/24/22 thru 6/26/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Burglary/Theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued with no further dates.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #371 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #168 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Fraud & Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22. 2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Motion for trial continuance-granted.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22. 3/14/22 Update: No info on motions hearing. Next status conference hearing on 3/24/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.

 

[Niner]

@PayrollNerd - Wondering if there might be another court hearing date before his trial for Maribel starts on 4/19/22?

TIA!

 

[agilbe]

This is an FYI for anyone interested. There is a possibility you can listen to the court case. On the day of the hearing sign into Pima County Superior Court, at the far right you will see some links. One of them says Listen to Criminal or Civil Hearing. As long as you have the room number it should let you in I believe. If the room number says NAB then it's not an option. It may or may not work. It's worth a try. Good luck.

 

[Niner]

This is an FYI for anyone interested. There is a possibility you can listen to the court case. On the day of the hearing sign into Pima County Superior Court, at the far right you will see some links. One of them says Listen to Criminal or Civil Hearing. As long as you have the room number it should let you in I believe. If the room number says NAB then it's not an option. It may or may not work. It's worth a try. Good luck.

Unfortunately I can't access Pima County court site... so hopefully there will be someone tweeting - maybe...

 

[PayrollNerd]

CR20183978
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER

I had to search on his name and it looks like the dates on the calendar are different than what they were a few weeks ago.



http://extrep.sc.pima.gov/default.a...ury=False&Format=PDF&courtRoom=&attorneyName=

 

[Niner]

Thank you @PayrollNerd

So it looks like Maribel's trial will begin on 4/26 now instead of 4/19 & Isabel's will start on 5/25 instead of 5/24.

 

[Niner]

Ah - now I see why Maribel's trial was reset - his burglary/theft trial is starting on 3/29 thru 4/21.
Sorry - this is long - I haven't looked at it since February.

Docket updates:

Fraud:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
3/10/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (002) 3/10/2022

3/9/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (002) 3/17/2022
NOTE: TO RESEAL PLEA AGREEMENTS

3/9/2022 ORD - Order - Party (002) 3/17/2022
NOTE: THAT THE PLEA AGREEMENT IN THE REFERENCED CASES BE RESEALED

3/3/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (002) 3/3/2022

2/17/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (002) 2/18/2022
NOTE: MOTION TO TEMPORARILY UNSEAL DEFENDANT’S PLEA AGREEMENT


Hearings:
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference

6/16/2022 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

6/30/2022 9:00 Trial

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History



Burglary & Theft:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
3/24/2022 019 - ME: Ruling - Party (001) 3/24/2022

3/23/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 3/23/2022

3/21/2022 PSA - Petition to Secure Attendance of Prisoner - Party (001) 3/24/2022

3/21/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 3/21/2022

3/18/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 3/18/2022

3/17/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/21/2022
NOTE: DEFENSE MOTION IN LIMINE – NO.4

3/16/2022 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 3/21/2022
NOTE: NOTICE OF OFFER OF PROOF: ALEX LONGACRE

3/16/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/21/2022
NOTE: DEFENSE MOTION IN LIMINE – NO.3

3/14/2022 019 - ME: Ruling - Party (001) 3/14/2022

3/11/2022 EXW - Exhibits Work Sheet - Party (001) 3/22/2022

3/10/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (002) 3/10/2022

3/9/2022 RMR - Response to Defendant's Motion - Party (001) 3/14/2022 NOTE: STATE’S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SANCTION FOR DISCLOSURE VIOLATION

3/9/2022 REL - Reply - Party (001) 3/14/2022
NOTE: STATE’S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1

3/9/2022 REL - Reply - Party (001) 3/14/2022
NOTE: STATE’S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS REQUEST TO USE RULE 609 EVIDENCE

3/9/2022 REL - Reply - Party (001) 3/14/2022
NOTE: STATE’S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION IN LIMINE TO PRECLUDE EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY, INFERENCES OR ARGUMENTS THAT DIRECTLY CONTRADICT THE DEFENDANT’S PREVIOUSLY SWORN TESTIMONY

3/9/2022 REL - Reply - Party (001) 3/14/2022
NOTE: STATE’S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO LIMIT THIRD PARTY DEFENSE

3/7/2022 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 3/14/2022
NOTE: CERTOFOCATE TP SECIRE ATTEMDAMCE PF PIT PF STATE WOTMESS

3/7/2022 EMF - Email Filed - Party (001) 3/14/2022

3/7/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 3/10/2022
NOTE: RESPONSE TO STATE’S MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1

3/7/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 3/10/2022
NOTE: RESPONSE TO STATE’S REQUEST TO USE RULE 609 EVIDENCE

3/7/2022 STA - Statement - Party (001) 3/10/2022
NOTE: SEPARATE STATEMENT FOR RULE 15.7 SANCTION MOTION

3/7/2022 PSA - Petition to Secure Attendance of Prisoner - Party (001) 3/11/2022

3/7/2022 019 - ME: Ruling - Party (001) 3/7/2022

3/7/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 3/7/2022

3/7/2022 019 - ME: Ruling - Party (001) 3/7/2022

3/7/2022 027 - ME: Pretrial Conference - Party (001) 3/7/2022

3/7/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 3/7/2022

3/4/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 3/9/2022
NOTE: MOTION FOR SANCTION FOR DISCLOSURE VIOLATION

3/3/2022 RES - Response - Party (001) 3/8/2022
NOTE: Response to States Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence, Testimony, Inferences or Arguments that Directly Contradict the Defendants Previously Sworn Testimony

3/3/2022 ORD - Order - Party (001) 3/10/2022
NOTE: RE THE STATES 404(b) NOTICE AND SUPPLEMENT DEFENDANTS RESPONSE AND EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED

3/3/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (002) 3/3/2022

3/2/2022 019 - ME: Ruling - Party (001) 3/2/2022

3/1/2022 SDD - Notice: Sealed Document - Party (001) 3/2/2022
NOTE: MEMORANDUM OF RELEVANT FACTUAL SUMMARY AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

3/1/2022 089 - ME: Trial Setting - Party (001) 3/1/2022

3/1/2022 PTT - Petition - Party (001) 3/8/2022
NOTE: TO SECURE ATTENDANCE OF OUT OF STATE WITNESS

3/1/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/3/2022
NOTE: Defense Motion in Limine No. 2

3/1/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/4/2022
NOTE: DEFENSE MOTION IN LIMINE – NO.1

2/28/2022 ORD - Order - Party (002) 3/4/2022
NOTE: TO TEMPORARILY UNSEAL PLEA AGREEMENT

2/28/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (002) 3/4/2022
NOTE: MOTION TO TEMPORARILY UNSEAL DEFENDANTS PLEA AGREEMENT

2/28/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 3/2/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MOTION TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT FOR MEMORANDUM OF RELEVANT FACTUAL SUMMARY AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

2/28/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/3/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MOTION IN LIMINE TO PRECLUDE EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY, INFERENCES OR ARGUMENTS THAT DIRECTLY CONTRADICT THE DEFENDANT’S PREVIOUSLY SWORN TESTIMONY

2/28/2022 MIL - Motion In Limine - Party (001) 3/3/2022
NOTE: STATE’S MOTION IN LIMINE TO PRECLUDE SELF-SERVING HEARSAY

2/18/2022 005 - ME: Hearing - Party (001) 2/18/2022

2/18/2022 MFW - Motion For Withdraw of counsel - Party (001) 2/23/2022 NOTE: STATE’S MOTION TO WITHDRAW EXHIBIT 207 FROM 404(B) HEARING

2/18/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 2/23/2022
NOTE: MOTION FOR FORMAL ADMISSION OF EXHIBITS 202 AND 203 FROM 404(B) HEARING

2/17/2022 MOT - Motion - Party (002) 2/18/2022
NOTE: MOTION TO TEMPORARILY UNSEAL DEFENDANT’S PLEA AGREEMENT

2/15/2022 SUA - Subpoena And Affidavit Of Service - Party (001) 2/23/2022 NOTE: SERVED 02/2022

2/15/2022 WSH - Worksheet - Party (001) 3/1/2022
NOTE: TRIAL/HEARING

2/15/2022 SUB - Subpoena - Party (001) 2/25/2022

2/15/2022 AFS - Affidavit Of Service - Party (001) 2/25/2022
NOTE: SERVED 02/10/2022


Hearings:
3/29/2022 9:00 Status Conference

3/29/2022 10:30 Trial

3/30/2022 10:30 Trial

3/31/2022 10:30 Trial

4/4/2022 10:30 Trial

4/5/2022 10:30 Trial

4/6/2022 13:30 Trial

4/7/2022 10:30 Trial

4/11/2022 10:30 Trial

4/12/2022 10:30 Trial

4/13/2022 13:30 Trial

4/14/2022 10:30 Trial

4/18/2022 10:30 Trial

4/19/2022 10:30 Trial

4/20/2022 13:30 Trial

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 29th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Fraud/Burglary & Theft) (@ 9am PT) & *Trial set to begin (Burglary & Theft) (@ 10:30am PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Burglary/Theft trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 3/29/22 thru 4/21/22 @ 10:30a (trial dates: 3/30, 3/31, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21/22).
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #371 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 2/11/22 reference post #168 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
2/22/22 Update: 2/15/22 Update: Burglary & Theft: Next status conference hearing on 3/29/22 @ 9am & trial begins @ 10:30am thru 4/21/22. 2/15/22: Affidavit of Service served. Subpoena & affidavit of service served. 2/17/22: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. 2/18/22: Motion for formal admission of exhibits 202 & 203 from 404(B) hearing. State's motion to withdraw exhibit 207 from 404(B) hearing. 2/28/22: State's Motion in Limine to preclude self-serving hearsay. State's motion in Limine to preclude evidence, testimony, inferences or arguments that directly contradict the defendant's previously swon testimony. State's motion to exceed page limit for memorandum of relevant factual summary & procedural history. Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement. Order to temporarily unseal plea agreement. 3/1/22: Defense Motion in Limine #1 & #2. Petition to secure attendance of out of state witness. Notice of sealed document-memorandum of relevant factual summary & procedural history. Order-re the State's 404(B) notice & supplement defendant's response & evidence & testimony presented. Defense's response to State's Motion in Limine to preclude evidence, etc. that directly contradict the defendant's previously sworn testimony. 3/4/22 Motion for sanction for disclosure violation. 3/7/22: Petition to secure attendance of prisoner. Separate statement for Rule 15.7 sanction motion. Defense's response to state's request to use Rule 609 evidence & response to State's Motion in Limine #1. 3/9/22: State's reply in support of motion to limit third party defense. State's reply in support of Motion in Limine to preclude evidence, testimony, etc. State's reply in support of its request use Rule 609 evidence. State's reply in support of its Motion in Limine #1. State's response to defendant's motion for sanction for disclosure violation. 3/16/22: Defense Motion in Limine #3. Notice of offer of proof: Alex Longacre. 3/17/22: Defense's Motion in Limine #4. 3/21/22: Petition to secure attendance of prisoner.
2/17/22: Fraud: Motion to temporarily unseal defendant's plea agreement by defense. Fraud: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Next status conference hearing 3/29/22 @ 9am. 3/3/22 Order entered by Court. 3/9/22: Order that the plea agreement in the referenced cases be resealed. 3/10/22: Order entered by Court. Pretrial hearing on 6/16/22. Trial set to begin on 6/30/22.
2/22/22 Update: Murder: Next motions hearing 3/14/22 @ 1:30pm, status conference hearing on 3/24/22 @ 1:30pm & then trial starts on Maribel’s case on 4/19/22 thru 5/5/22. On 5/24/22 a 20 minute status hearing & then Isabel’s case starts thru 6/16/22. 3/14/22 Update: No info on motions hearing. Next status conference hearing on 3/24/22. 3/24/22 Update: Murder: Next hearing on 4/25/22 & Maribel’s trial has been reset to start on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22. Isabel’s trial will start on 5/25/22 with a status hearing on 5/24/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.

 

[Niner]

Burglary/Theft - docket update:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
3/28/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 3/28/2022

3/24/2022 SUA - Subpoena And Affidavit Of Service - Party (001) 3/28/2022 NOTE: SERVED 03/24/2022


Hearings:
3/29/2022 10:30 Trial

3/30/2022 13:30 Trial

thru:

4/21/2022 10:30 Trial

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (Burglary & Theft) (@ 1:30pm PT) – AZ – Isabel Mercedes Celis (6) (April 21, 2012, Tucson, found Mar. 3, 2017, Id’ed Mar. 31, 2017) & Maribel Victoria Gonzales (13) (June 4, 2014, Tucson, found June 6, 2014, id’ed June 20, 2014) – *Christopher Matthew Clements (30 @ time of 1st crime/36/now 40) aka Damion James Johnson indicted (9/15/18) & arraigned & charged (9/24/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping a minor under 15, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 1 count of theft by controlling stolen property, 1 count of trafficking in stolen property & 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors. Plead not guilty. $2M cash only bond. DA will not seek DP.
Burglary/Theft trial began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 3/30, 3/31, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 & 5/13/22).
Murder trial for Isabel set to begin on 5/25/22 thru 6/16/22 @ 10a (trial dates: 5/26, 5/27, 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15 & 6/16/22).
Fraud trial was set to begin on 2/24/22 continued to 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 reference post #379 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Isabel Celis, 6, Tucson, 20 April 2012 *Arrest* #27
Court hearings for Maribel Gonzales from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 reference post #170 here:
Found Deceased - AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*
3/24/22 Update: Murder: Next hearing on 4/25/22 & Maribel’s trial has been reset to start on 4/26/22 thru 5/13/22. Isabel’s trial will start on 5/25/22 with a status hearing on 5/24/22. 3/29/22 Update: Fraud: Next pretrial hearing on 6/16/22. Burglary/Theft: 3/24/22: Subpoena & affidavit of service.
3/29/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 1 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 3/30/22.
Co-Defendant on Maricopa County case:
*Melissa Stark (29 @ time of crime/now 32) charged (10/28/17), indicted (10/4/17 & 11/10/18) & arraigned (11/13/17 & 2/1/18) with 2nd degree fraud, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree theft. Plead not guilty.
Trial was set to begin on 6/8/21 continued to 8/26/21 was vacated as she plead guilty with a plea deal on 6/4/21 to 2nd degree fraud & DA dismissed the 3rd degree theft & 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary. Sentencing was supposed to be in September. Release order (11/30/21) own recognizance for Stark. No updates as of 1/31/22.