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

[Niner]

Well - I'm coming up with 2018 articles for this case. So really don't know "what" is happening in the burglary/theft trial...
Since he has a hearing for his murder case on 4/11/22 - I'm going to "assume" this trial will not take place on that date - even if it is posted on the court site.

Thursday, April 7th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (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 began on 3/29/22. Trial dates: 4/7, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 (@ 1:30p), 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 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 set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) reference post #391 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 & Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) for burglary/theft reference post #178 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.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearing on 4/11/22.
4/6/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/7/22.
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:

Hearings:
4/7/2022 10:30 Trial

4/11/2022 10:30 Trial - ?? Has status hearing for murder charge on this date.

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

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Seattle1]

Burglary/Theft:

Hearings:
4/7/2022 10:30 Trial

4/11/2022 10:30 Trial - ?? Has status hearing for murder charge on this date.

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

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

@Niner -- do you know which murder trial will be first -- Isabel's or Maribel's?

I've not seen any MSM confirming a trial date for Maribel's murder but it was most recently reported that the trial for Isa's murder is May 24. Personally, I'd just rather all his burglary trials be kept on the back burner until the two children and their families get some justice. Thanks.

The cases of the two girls' killings have been severed. This means Clements will face two separate trials.

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover has already taken the death penalty off the table, if he is convicted.

Clements' trial for Isabel's murder is set to begin May 24, and is scheduled to last for up to two weeks.

^^sbm

 

[Niner]

@Niner -- do you know which murder trial will be first -- Isabel's or Maribel's?

I've not seen any MSM confirming a trial date for Maribel's murder but it was most recently reported that the trial for Isa's murder is May 24. Personally, I'd just rather all his burglary trials be kept on the back burner until the two children and their families get some justice. Thanks.

I too would have liked to seen the murder trials to go first...

I can't access Pima County where the murders are going to be tried. @PayrollNerd has helped in getting dates for those. Here is what I have in my notes.


Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/26/22 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 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 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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).

edited the above strike out

 

[PayrollNerd]

@Niner

Case: CR20183978
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER

I'm on my laptop this morning and pulled up CC's calendar for the next 90 days. It has more dates, thru mid June, probably because I pushed the date out to July 7th in an attempt to gather more info. It will only let you choose a 90 day period.

 

[Niner]

@Niner

Case: CR20183978
CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER

I'm on my laptop this morning and pulled up CC's calendar for the next 90 days. It has more dates, thru mid June, probably because I pushed the date out to July 7th in an attempt to gather more info. It will only let you choose a 90 day period.

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Wonder "why" they don't have the April trial dates for Maribel's murder trial on there - ?? Looks like those might be for Isabel's case. Do they have the "same" case #? The one you post is the only one I do have.

 

[Niner]

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.

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http://extrep.sc.pima.gov/default.aspx?startDate=3/27/2022&endDate=5/25/2022&caseNumber=&partyName=CLEMENTS, CHRISTOPHER&judge=&bench=&charge=&onlyJury=False&Format=PDF&courtRoom=&attorneyName=

Here's the attachment for Maribel's trial schedule. Did this get continued? Since the one you just posted skips over the April dates - ??

 

[PayrollNerd]

Wonder "why" they don't have the April trial dates for Maribel's murder trial on there - ?? Looks like those might be for Isabel's case. Do they have the "same" case #? The one you post is the only one I do have.

I scrolled thru Maribel's case and post #43 has this:

Can't find anything on the murder case in Pima County - case # is 2018-3978-001 Anyone??

AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*

 

[PayrollNerd]

On the Pima Criminal site I can only find CC by name with his list of cases. Some appear to be domestic but no murder case and no listing of the court case ID in post #43 in Maribel's thread.

Pima County Superior Court - Agave Online (Public Record Search)

 

[PayrollNerd]

Here's the attachment for Maribel's trial schedule. Did this get continued? Since the one you just posted skips over the April dates - ??

I don't know. CC's court calendar always has the same case ID CR20183978 which is Isabel's if I'm understanding what I'm reading.

I've never looked at Maribel's thread until just a few minutes ago. I was trying to see if there was a listing for Pima County murder calendar or case history. I'm not finding anything by his name or the case ID 2018-3978-001

 

[Niner]

I scrolled thru Maribel's case and post #43 has this:

Can't find anything on the murder case in Pima County - case # is 2018-3978-001 Anyone??

AZ - Maribel Gonzales, 13, Tucson, 3 June 2014 *Arrest*

But that IS the case # you have on the sheets you attached on post #406 - but it is CR20183978. ?? I don't know "what" to tell ya!! LOL! I'll keep Maribel's trial dates - just in case those are happening. Wish there was some recent articles on these cases.

 

[PayrollNerd]

But that IS the case # you have on the sheets you attached on post #406 - but it is CR20183978. ?? I don't know "what" to tell ya!! LOL! I'll keep Maribel's trial dates - just in case those are happening. Wish there was some recent articles on these cases.

Yes, if you put all the numbers together without dashes they are the same. Each county site has a different format to enter it. I've tried every format I can think of to pull it up on the Pima site but no luck. It is odd that there is only 1 case ID and it crosses counties. Also, that neither county will let me pull it up by number to get details. I can only go by CC's name and get a calendar. So confusing for sure. A media article would be nice!

 

[Seattle1]

But that IS the case # you have on the sheets you attached on post #406 - but it is CR20183978. ?? I don't know "what" to tell ya!! LOL! I'll keep Maribel's trial dates - just in case those are happening. Wish there was some recent articles on these cases.

Yes, if you put all the numbers together without dashes they are the same. Each county site has a different format to enter it. I've tried every format I can think of to pull it up on the Pima site but no luck. It is odd that there is only 1 case ID and it crosses counties. Also, that neither county will let me pull it up by number to get details. I can only go by CC's name and get a calendar. So confusing for sure. A media article would be nice!

I wonder if Maribel's murder was assigned a new case number after the Court decided to separate the trials?

 

[Niner]

I wonder if Maribel's murder was assigned a new case number after the Court decided to separate the trials?

That could be, eh? But I guess PayrollNerd can't find that case # on what is listed on his cases. I can't access Pima County - so I can go researching it...

 

[Seattle1]

dbm

 

[Seattle1]

I don't know. CC's court calendar always has the same case ID CR20183978 which is Isabel's if I'm understanding what I'm reading.

I've never looked at Maribel's thread until just a few minutes ago. I was trying to see if there was a listing for Pima County murder calendar or case history. I'm not finding anything by his name or the case ID 2018-3978-001

Found two status conferences scheduled for 4/11/22 for
case# CR20183978. Not sure which victim this applies??

 

[Niner]

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Found two status conferences scheduled for 4/11/22 for
case# CR20183978. Not sure which victim this applies??

Yes I have those... maybe for both cases? Who knows... Guess we shall wait until Monday - and IF any articles are posted. Really surprised no one is covering these cases!!

 

[Niner]

Burlgary/Theft:

Docket update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/8/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/8/2022

4/7/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 4/7/2022

4/6/2022 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 4/8/2022
NOTE: STATE’S 404(B) LIMITING INSTRUCTION

Hearings:
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

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History


Since he is supposed to have a status conference hearing on the murder charges - I'm not going to put him for a trial date today.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 11th:
*Status Conference Hearings (Murder charges) (@ 10:45am & @ 11am 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: 4/12, 4/13 (@ 1:30p), 4/14, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 (@ 1:30p) & 4/21.
Murder trial for Maribel set to begin on 4/25/22 thru 5/13/22 (trial dates: 4/26, 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 5/24/22 (with status hearing) thru 6/16/22 (trial dates: 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 set to begin on 6/30/22.
Court hearings for Isabel Celis from 8/23/19 to 3/21/22 & Burglary/Theft Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) reference post #391 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 & Trial Days 1-5 (3/29 to 4/5/22) for burglary/theft reference post #178 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.
4/4/22 Update: Murder: Cameras will not be allowed inside the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering Isabel Celis & Maribel Gonzales, following a judge's ruling that officially went into effect Monday. As the trial needs a continuance twice, the judge says the ruling was made in order to summon more jurors & make sure Clements is afforded due process. Monday's ruling was also made with concern for Clements' safety. The judge also noted her decision to have no cameras in the courtroom was made to help accommodate the limited space in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols. Each victim's case is being tried separately. Next status conference hearings on 4/11/22.
4/6/22: Notice: State's 404(B) limiting instruction. 4/6/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues on 4/7/22.
4/7/22: Order entered by court. 4/7/22 Thursday, Trial Day 7 for Burglary/Theft: No info available. Trial continues – probably on Tuesday, 4/12/22 as he has a hearing for murder charges on 4/11/22.
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.

 

[Warwick7]

Burlgary/Theft:

Docket update:
Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
4/8/2022 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 4/8/2022

4/7/2022 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (001) 4/7/2022

4/6/2022 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 4/8/2022
NOTE: STATE’S 404(B) LIMITING INSTRUCTION

Hearings:
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

5/12/2022 9:00 Sentencing

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History


Since he is supposed to have a status conference hearing on the murder charges - I'm not going to put him for a trial date today.

Thank you for all your work!