GUILTY CA - Christie Wilson, 27, murdered, Roseville, 5 Oct 2005 *found in 2020*

[strach304]

I doubt he suddenly gets a case of conscience if convicted. He'll be filing an appeal is my guess.

 

[chicoliving]

Attorneys throw barbs in court during closing remarks

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In closing arguments defense attorney Ron Peters took issue with Horst's case, which he called a "show." He said he had problems with the investigation and said there was a lack of sufficient evidence to convict his client.

"This is the skimpiest charged murder case ever," Peters said. "This is not a homicide. (Garcia) didn't do it. There was no murder. You have to find him not guilty."

Throughout the eight-week trial Horst has used multiple charts, PowerPoint presentations, photographs, videotapes, calendars and graphs to demonstrate the evidence and testimony in the case.

"You don't need diagrams shoved down your throats," Peters said to the jury during his closing argument. "They (are trying) to highlight certain events."

more at link
http://www.auburnjournal.com/articles/2006/11/17/news/top_stories/04garcia17.txt

 

[WhiteWolf]

Attorneys throw barbs in court during closing remarks

~snip~

In closing arguments defense attorney Ron Peters took issue with Horst's case, which he called a "show." He said he had problems with the investigation and said there was a lack of sufficient evidence to convict his client.

"This is the skimpiest charged murder case ever," Peters said. "This is not a homicide. (Garcia) didn't do it. There was no murder. You have to find him not guilty."

Throughout the eight-week trial Horst has used multiple charts, PowerPoint presentations, photographs, videotapes, calendars and graphs to demonstrate the evidence and testimony in the case.

"You don't need diagrams shoved down your throats," Peters said to the jury during his closing argument. "They (are trying) to highlight certain events."

more at link
http://www.auburnjournal.com/articles/2006/11/17/news/top_stories/04garcia17.txt

Wow! If I was the prosecutor, I'd go poke the defense attorney in the nose! Typical low-life defense tactics. Bah!

 

[strach304]

Thanks for the updates Chico :blowkiss:

 

[Niner]

IMO, the most damning bits of evidence in this case are:

No scratches were seen on Garcia's face at the casino and he left after 1 am. He had scratches on his face the next morning at work. He could not have acquired the scratches the way he said that he did between 1 am and 9 am of that day.

He was the last person seen with Christie and she never made it back to her own car, which was left in the lot that night.

The DNA could not have gotten into his back seat/trunk by simple transference of a piece of hair.

The missing trunk carpet, which we know was in the car when it was sold to him as testified to by the car seller.

I think that this SHOULD be a slam dunk, if the jury understands the evidence. As in the Peterson trial, there are too many bits of evidence that have to be explained away. If each of them adds a little weight to the case, the cumulative weight of all of them is enough to erase REASONABLE doubt.

I totally agree with you, Shadow - definitely a slam dunk! I haven't read further than your post here... I don't even KNOW if the jury came back with a verdict! LOL! I've been SO busy at work - I haven't visited these sites since last Tuesday...

 

[Niner]

Yes, Thank You Chico for ALL these updates! As I said I've been too busy in real life to enjoy my forums! Well, I guess the jury will be back on Monday to deliberate some more? As I don't "see" any updates that they came back with a verdict Friday - I'm SURE that Chico would have informed us!

Take care everyone! Pray for Justice! :angel:

 

[chicoliving]

LOL No verdict yet and no media updates either...but what's to update other than to say the jury is deliberating and will resume on Monday. Maybe Monday there will be an update or heck...even a verdict!

 

[MagicRose99]

Tick... Tick... Tick... Tick...

 

[nanandjim]

Tick... Tick... Tick... Tick...

Man - This guy is guilty! If they allow him to get away with murder, there'll be no stopping him.

 

[MagicRose99]

I don't understand what's taking so long... unless the jury just wants to look "good". If they come back with any verdict other than guilty, I'll loose faith in our local justice!

 

[MagicRose99]

Jury Reaches Verdict in Garcia Trial​

"The jury in the Mario Garcia trial has reached a verdict. It is scheduled to be read at 1:30 p.m."

http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=21743

 

[TheShadow]

Any idea if they will be broadcasting the verdict live on the radio or local tv stations?

 

[MagicRose99]

Any idea if they will be broadcasting the verdict live on the radio or local tv stations?

I'm at work... I have no idea if it's on TV or not. I can only cling to the local TV websites and share when they post...

 

[Niner]

ANYTHING????!!!

 

[less0305]

I can't get the News10 website to load. I guess they're posting an update and it's just not loading up.

 

[TheShadow]

Still nothing...they are saying that it is due to be announced anytime.

http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=21743

there's a video

 

[MagicRose99]

Ch. 13 has live coverage: http://cbs13.com/

 

[MagicRose99]

GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER!
Guilty of possession of deadly weapon!

Justice for Christie!

 

[chicoliving]

:clap: :clap: :woohoo: :dance:

 

[chicoliving]

A Sacramento jury has found Mario Garcia trial guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Christie Wilson. He was also convicted of possession of a deadly weapon (a collapsible baton)1:30 News10 Now

http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=21743