GUILTY CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016

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  • #221
Attorneys Discuss Jury Selection for Man Charged with Murdering Dr. Henry Han and Family

October 28, 2020

Attorneys gathered virtually in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Wednesday to discuss jury selection for the man charged in the Han family triple-murder case.

Also covered in the hearing before Judge Brian Hill was how the capital murder trial of Pierre F. Haobsh would be conducted during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Santa Barbara court now is gearing up to prepare for a large number of prospective jurors, and jury selection is expected to occur at another facility since courtrooms have limited capacity to ensure the appropriate social distancing standards implemented by public health officials.

Planning for the jury selection process amid the COVID-19 situation includes preparation of check-in procedures with documents, checks of temperatures, sanitization, face coverings, and other precautions designed to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

“My thought was we would end up doing the trial in one of our courtrooms, but the jury selection process would take place somewhere else,” Hill said.

Wearing glasses and orange-colored Santa Barbara County Jail clothing, Haobsh appeared via Zoom conferencing from a solo room at the Santa Barbara County Jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Planning also includes education on what the trial would look like, including the seating needed to meet at least six-feet of social distancing by participants and the latest procedures regarding ventilation in the courtroom.

Additionally, it includes consulting an epidemiologist to weigh in on best health practices to keep everyone inside the courtroom safe.
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Haobsh had agreed that his trial for this case can occur through May 2021.

The last day for trial is June 10, Hill said.

Haobsh’s next court date is set for January in Department 2 of the Superior Court in Santa Barbara.
 
  • #222
No update in the court site yet for the January court date....
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  • #223
Niner said:
Attorneys Discuss Jury Selection for Man Charged with Murdering Dr. Henry Han and Family

October 28, 2020

Attorneys gathered virtually in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Wednesday to discuss jury selection for the man charged in the Han family triple-murder case.

Also covered in the hearing before Judge Brian Hill was how the capital murder trial of Pierre F. Haobsh would be conducted during the coronavirus pandemic.
[.....]
The Santa Barbara court now is gearing up to prepare for a large number of prospective jurors, and jury selection is expected to occur at another facility since courtrooms have limited capacity to ensure the appropriate social distancing standards implemented by public health officials.

Planning for the jury selection process amid the COVID-19 situation includes preparation of check-in procedures with documents, checks of temperatures, sanitization, face coverings, and other precautions designed to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

“My thought was we would end up doing the trial in one of our courtrooms, but the jury selection process would take place somewhere else,” Hill said.

Wearing glasses and orange-colored Santa Barbara County Jail clothing, Haobsh appeared via Zoom conferencing from a solo room at the Santa Barbara County Jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.
[.....]
Planning also includes education on what the trial would look like, including the seating needed to meet at least six-feet of social distancing by participants and the latest procedures regarding ventilation in the courtroom.

Additionally, it includes consulting an epidemiologist to weigh in on best health practices to keep everyone inside the courtroom safe.
[.....]
Haobsh had agreed that his trial for this case can occur through May 2021.

The last day for trial is June 10, Hill said.

Haobsh’s next court date is set for January in Department 2 of the Superior Court in Santa Barbara.
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This was a much appreciated update. Thank You.

As much as he may deserve the DP sentence, I now wish they wouldn't pursue that. In California it seems futile. So, are his Public Defenders Death Penalty qualified attorneys?

Attorneys Discuss Jury Selection for Man Charged with Murdering Dr. Henry Han and Family

"The county District Attorney’s Office decided to pursue the death penalty in the case, which is being prosecuted by Hilary Dozer and Benjamin Ladinig."


"Haobsh had agreed that his trial for this case can occur through May 2021."
 
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  • #224
Death Penalty Trial for Pierre Haobsh Inching Closer

Nov. 2, 2020
The death-penalty murder trial for Pierre Haobsh —accused of killing noted Santa Barbara herbalist and acupuncturist Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; his wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and their 5-year-old daughter, Emily, in their home four years ago — has been assigned a last-day-for-trial date: June 10, 2021. Attorneys for the defense and prosecution will meet again in Judge Brian Hill’s courtroom on January 13 to discuss when to set an actual trial date.
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Because of the degree of premeditation alleged to have been involved — and the eight bullets shot into the head of Han’s daughter — District Attorney Joyce Dudley filed death penalty charges against Haobsh, the first and only time she has done so.
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Last week, Judge Hill announced that jury questionnaires would be sent out to no fewer than 2,000 prospective jurors for the case. During court deliberations prior to the outbreak of COVID, it had been estimated that the Haobsh trial — really two, one for guilt and the other for punishment — could take as long as 12 months.
 
  • #225
Well - it looks like the article I post above has the wrong next court date - at least per the court site.

10/28/2020 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

10/28/2020 Minute Order, Filed

10/28/2020 Time Waived Through

01/06/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #226
Wednesday, January 6th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 31) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial was to begin on 2/4/20-vacated to 6/10/21.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 8/12/20 reference post #220 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
8/18/20 Update: Hearing still active & was held. Next Readiness & Settlement Conference hearing on 10/28/20. 10/28/20 Update: Attorneys gathered virtually in Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Wednesday to discuss jury selection for the man charged in the Han family triple-murder case. Haobsh appeared via Zoom conferencing from a solo room at the Santa Barbara County Jail. Also covered in the hearing before Judge Brian Hill was how the capital murder trial of Pierre F. Haobsh would be conducted during the coronavirus pandemic. Next hearing on January - no date yet.
10/28/20 Update: Attorneys for the defense & prosecution will meet again in Judge Brian Hill’s courtroom on January 6 to discuss when to set an actual trial date. Judge Hill announced that jury questionnaires would be sent out to no fewer than 2,000 prospective jurors for the case. During court deliberations prior to the outbreak of COVID, it had been estimated that the Haobsh trial — really two, one for guilt & the other for punishment — could take as long as 12 months. Time waived. Article had 1/13/21 also as hearing date. Latest date for trial is 6/10/21.
 
  • #227
01/06/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

01/06/2021 Minute Order, Filed

01/29/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #228
Almost 4 years... terrible for all those who loved Dr Han and his family.

Thanks (as always) for the updates, Niner!
 
  • #229
Hello all - I'm posting these ahead of time as I will be unavailable - due to having surgery on Wednesday. I hope to be back on Friday - but you never know...
Please keep good info for me to follow up on! :)

Friday, January 29th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 31) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial was set to begin on 2/4/20 rescheduled to 6/10/21.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 10/28/20 reference post #226 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
10/28/20 Update: Attorneys for the defense & prosecution will meet again in Judge Brian Hill’s courtroom on January 6 to discuss when to set an actual trial date. Judge Hill announced that jury questionnaires would be sent out to no fewer than 2,000 prospective jurors for the case. During court deliberations prior to the outbreak of COVID, it had been estimated that the Haobsh trial — really two, one for guilt & the other for punishment — could take as long as 12 months. Time waived. Article had 1/13/21 also as hearing date. Latest date for trial is 6/10/21.
1/6/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing on 1/29/21.
 
  • #230
01/29/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

01/29/2021 Minute Order, Filed

01/29/2021 Minute Order, Filed

01/29/2021 Time Waived Through

03/12/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #231
Friday, March 12th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 30) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial set to begin on 6/10/21.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 10/28/20 reference post #229 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
1/6/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing on 1/29/21. 1/29/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties to 3/12/21.
 
  • #232
03/12/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

03/12/2021 Clerk's Certificate of Electronic Service, Filed

03/12/2021 Document, Filed

03/12/2021 Minute Order, Filed

04/16/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #233
Friday, April 16th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 30) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial set to begin on 6/10/21.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 10/28/20 reference post #229 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
1/6/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing on 1/29/21. 1/29/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties to 3/12/21. 3/12/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing to 4/16/21.
 
  • #234
04/16/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

04/16/2021 Minute Order, Filed

04/16/2021 Time Waived Through

05/17/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #235
Looks like the hearing was moved....

04/16/2021 Time Waived Through

05/12/2021 Notice of Hearing, Filed

05/20/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #236
Thursday, May 20th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 31) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial set to begin on 6/10/21.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 10/28/20 reference post #229 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
1/6/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing on 1/29/21. 1/29/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties to 3/12/21. 3/12/21 Update: Continued by party or stipulated by parties to reschedule hearing to 4/16/21. 4/16/21 Update: Hearing continued by party or stipulation of parties. Time waived thru. Next Readiness & settlement conference hearing on 5/17/21.
5/12/21 Update: Readiness & settlement conference hearing on 5/17/21 was moved to 5/20/21.
 
  • #237
Man Charged with Murdering Dr. Henry Han and Family Makes Court Appearance

May 20, 2021
A readiness and settlement conference for an Oceanside man accused of murdering a Santa Barbara doctor and his family in 2016 has been continued until June in Santa Barbara Superior Court.
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Haobsh was seated in a solo room at the Santa Barbara County Jail during the virtual court proceeding in Santa Barbara Superior Court on Thursday. He appeared on screen wearing an orange-colored County Jail shirt, blue pants and black glasses.
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Attorneys for both sides also participated remotely during the hearing held on the video conferencing service Zoom because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Haobsh is being represented by Public Defender’s Office attorneys Christine Voss and Michael Hanley.

Thursday’s hearing was finished in about three minutes after a date was set.

The next court date is a readiness and settlement conference scheduled for June 3 in Superior Court Judge Brian Hill’s courtroom.

“I assume Judge (Brian) Hill will be back on that day,” Voss told Superior Court Judge Michael Carrozzo, who presided over Thursday’s court hearing.

The last day for trial in the case against Haobsh is January 2022, Carrozzo said.
 
  • #238
05/20/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Original Type: Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Carrozzo, Michael
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

05/20/2021 Minute Order, Filed

06/03/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
  • #239
Thursday, June 3rd:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 31) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued with no further dates.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 4/16/21 reference post #236 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
5/12/21 Update: Readiness & settlement conference hearing on 5/17/21 was moved to 5/20/21. 5/20/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties for readiness & settlement conference hearing on 6/3/21.
 
  • #240
06/03/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Original Type: Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

06/03/2021 Minute Order, Filed

07/22/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
 
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