VERDICT WATCH CA - Cash App Creator, Bob Lee, Stabbed to Death, San Francisco, Apr 2023 *Arrest*

[arielilane]

I can understand being concerned about stopping on city streets at 2:30 a.m., but I don't understand how they didn't call 911 and report Bob Lee's desperate attempt for help to save his life.

Exactly my sentiments!

Additionally, perhaps that person didn't want anyone to know they were out at 2:30 am in that area???
moo

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Bob Lee killing: I’m not in court today, but a colleague is keeping me up to date on the proceedings.


1:32 PM · Oct 31, 2024

 

[acehard]

I can understand being concerned about stopping on city streets at 2:30 a.m., but I don't understand how they didn't call 911 and report Bob Lee's desperate attempt for help to save his life.

People are drunk/high or think it's a trick to make you stop. There's gang violence etc. Depends if they properly saw what was going on or if it was just in passing.

 

[arielilane]

@MLNow

Jurors and audience members alike watched with bated breath yesterday as prosecutors showed silent, blurry footage of the moment they say Nima Momeni stabbed Cash App founder Bob Lee. They also got a glimpse into Momeni's home.via
@miss_elenius

https://twitter.com/x/status/1852047102932836674

 

[AnyNameIWish]

I can understand being concerned about stopping on city streets at 2:30 a.m., but I don't understand how they didn't call 911 and report Bob Lee's desperate attempt for help to save his life.

I don't think anyone who saw this from afar or who drove by were aware of the severity of what was happening- it's literally underneath the bridge- if this were in the Sunset or Richmond (where single family homes are concentrated,) I think the response would have been different. Jmo but people in SF definitely keep to themselves and try not to engage.

 

[WhoDisDoe]

I can understand being concerned about stopping on city streets at 2:30 a.m., but I don't understand how they didn't call 911 and report Bob Lee's desperate attempt for help to save his life.

A few things:
- while driving at night, you can’t see well. I doubt they’d be able to see his blood, for instance - a dark liquid against his dark clothes
- seeing people stumbling on the street, hunched over, is unfortunately very common in SF. Actually not in that part of town, but still - someone driving in the city probably wouldn’t blink twice at a person acting strangely on the street

So unless they noticed blood, it might not have seemed unusual enough to grab their attention. Particularly while they were focusing on the road in a fast-moving vehicle at night.

(On the other hand, he didn’t exactly “look the part” of someone you’d typically see stumbling around on the street)

Re: 911 - if my speculation above is true, there’s no way they’d call. If I called 911 every time I saw something slightly alarming on the street, I’d be calling 15 times a day.

If they *did* notice something concerning, I could still see them not calling 911, especially if they live in the city. Many locals are burnt out from a (perceived or real) tolerance of crime from the authorities. Calling 911 is sometimes viewed as a waste of time here in all but the most urgent circumstances.

 

[arielilane]

Live updates: Jury deliberation enters day 4 in Nima Momeni trial

The jury will consider whether Momeni is guilty of first or second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter or an outright acquittal

www.ktvu.com

Follow along here for live updates from the courtroom.​

Oct. 31, 2024​

San Francisco police criminalist Alain Oyafuso took center stage in the Nima Momeni murder trial on Thursday. Trial resumes Monday, Nov. 4.

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2:29 p.m.​

After a lunch break, Oyafuso, echoing testimony in a preliminary hearing, testified in essence that Momeni's DNA was found on the handle of a knife that was found near the crime scene, and that Lee's DNA in the form of blood was found on the blade. Under cross-examination, Oyafuso acknowledged, "Calculated results can vary, and I'm not sure the result."

11:28 a.m.​

The jury is hearing this morning from SFPD Lt. Domingo Williams of Southern Station. He testified he took a buccal swab from defendant Nima Momeni. The defense asked numerous questions that made clear it wanted to ensure everything related to the procedure was properly done, from the swab itself to how it was stored before it was opened.

The jury also heard from SFPD criminalist and DNA expert Alain Oyafuso on direct.

Oct. 30, 2024​

4:12 p.m.​

Jury heard from two other SFPD officers who testified about a search at Khazar Momeni's husband's unit in a different part of the Millennium Tower, as well as a search of Nima Momeni's home in Emeryville. The trial resumes Thursday.

2:07 p.m.​

SFPD Sgt. Thomas Moran takes the stand.

He testified that during a search of murder defendant Nima Momeni's sister Khazar Momeni's unit in the Millennium Tower after the homicide, he found a Joseph Joseph-brand knife in a kitchen drawer.

The prosecution says another Joseph Joseph knife was used by Nima Momeni to kill Lee.

11:34 a.m.​

Officer Milad Rashidian testified he put together a compilation of surveillance videos showing the movements of Cash App founder Bob Lee and defendant Nima Momeni.

The prosecution said the videos show Lee and Momeni together in an elevator of the Millennium Tower, where Momeni's sister Khazar Momeni lives, before the two get into Momeni's white BMW parked outside.

Video then showed Momeni driving off and obeying all traffic laws while headed toward the Bay Bridge, where authorities say Momeni fatally stabbed Lee.

The officer testified Lee appeared to be walking normally and similar to how he appeared earlier in the evening in videos, which drew defense objections.

On cross-examination, Rashidian confirmed he could not discern any level of intoxication of either Momeni or Lee from the videos.

9:45 a.m.​

The trial for Nima Momeni is set to resume in San Francisco Superior Court on Wednesday.

SFPD Officer Milad Rashidian is back on the stand. He is testifying about how he retrieved video from various locations during the investigation.

Follow along here for updates from KTVU's Henry Lee, who will be in the courtroom.

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All trial updates from the beginning of trial at link...

 

[arielilane]

@henrykleeKTVU

DNA of slain @CashApp founder Bob Lee found on knife - and accused killer's DNA found on handle,
@SFPD criminalist testifies. But this isn't a whodunit but case of self-defense, says defense atty @SaamZangeneh. @CardozaLaw also weighs in.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1852155175026462796

 

[arielilane]

Reminder: Court resumes Monday, Nov. 4.

 

[Sundog]

A few things:
- while driving at night, you can’t see well. I doubt they’d be able to see his blood, for instance - a dark liquid against his dark clothes
- seeing people stumbling on the street, hunched over, is unfortunately very common in SF. Actually not in that part of town, but still - someone driving in the city probably wouldn’t blink twice at a person acting strangely on the street

So unless they noticed blood, it might not have seemed unusual enough to grab their attention. Particularly while they were focusing on the road in a fast-moving vehicle at night.

(On the other hand, he didn’t exactly “look the part” of someone you’d typically see stumbling around on the street)

Re: 911 - if my speculation above is true, there’s no way they’d call. If I called 911 every time I saw something slightly alarming on the street, I’d be calling 15 times a day.

If they *did* notice something concerning, I could still see them not calling 911, especially if they live in the city. Many locals are burnt out from a (perceived or real) tolerance of crime from the authorities. Calling 911 is sometimes viewed as a waste of time here in all but the most urgent circumstances.

It's too late for that witness to help Bob Lee, but it's not too late to come forward to LE and prosecutor's office to serve as a witness if needed. Maybe the driver has already done so, but I think we would have heard about it if that witness had come forward.

 

[WhoDisDoe]

It's too late for that witness to help Bob Lee, but it's not too late to come forward to LE and prosecutor's office to serve as a witness if needed. Maybe the driver has already done so, but I think we would have heard about it if that witness had come forward.

Very good point

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Bob Lee killing: Nima Momeni is back in court today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1853494483272499507

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

So far, SFPD Sgt. David Goff has testified about taking video of Momeni pantomiming the stabbing of Lee. But the moment Momeni gestures the stabbing isn't super clear. Eventually he makes the throwing motion which is very clear.


1:50 PM · Nov 4, 2024

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Here is our piece about the video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1853510407765549301

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

On the stand this am in Bob Lee murder trial, @SFPD Sgt. Goff, who captured surveillance video of Nima Momeni making 3 distinct stabbing motions and a throwing motion while speaking w/a private investigator who worked w/ his former attorney Paula Canny. Jurors watched the video.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1853545327376421115

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Forensic Pathologist Dr. Ellen Moffatt testified 3 stab wounds to Bob Lee. One to his left upper chest, one to left chest through his heart & one to right hip.
Cause of death: multiple stab wounds. Manner: homicide. Lee’s father & brother not in court as autopsy pics shown.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1853573687943012853

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

The next witness today is the assistant medical examiner who did the autopsy on Bob Lee. Jurors were shown images of his body as his family sat nearby and looked on.


6:08 PM · Nov 4, 2024

 

[acutename]

It's too late for that witness to help Bob Lee, but it's not too late to come forward to LE and prosecutor's office to serve as a witness if needed. Maybe the driver has already done so, but I think we would have heard about it if that witness had come forward.

you are also assuming that the witness: was not doing something illegal or improper; lives locally- e.g. not just visiting from another coast or another country and has even been following this case

 

[arielilane]

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[arielilane]

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