CA - Joey, Summer, Gianni, Joseph Jr McStay Murders - Feb 4th 2010 #18

[smr]

He would not have a case. But, pretending like he did have a case he would have to prove that what's been said was untrue and then he'd have to prove how he was damaged.

So what would you say about DK (re the other poster's similar question?

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Det. Bachman was questioned about Dan Kavanaugh's PayPal records. Bachman said he never requested Kavanaugh's PayPal records but "I believe they were looked in to."

 

[la2cabo]

I've said all along I wish they'd take the death penalty off the table. California will never put Merritt to death and taking it off the table would simplify the case, in my opinion.

 

[Longtimenoc]

If God forbid a mistrial is declared then it will take us beyind the ten year mark for justice for the Mcstays.

 

[la2cabo]

So what would you say about DK (re the other poster's similar question?

He wouldn't have a case either. I answered that question earlier in a comment up thread.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 43s44 seconds ago
#McStay - Maline: You knew the amount Mr. Kavanaugh told you he took from Joseph McStay's PayPal account was not correct, right?

Bachman: At the time I don't think we knew how much money was taken out.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 26s26 seconds ago
#McStay - Maline asked if they verified what Kavanaugh said he took against Joseph McStay's PayPal records to see if DK was telling the truth. Bachman said, "I'm sure we did," and mentioned again there were other detectives on the case.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 45s46 seconds ago
#McStay - Bachman was asked about Dan Kavanaugh accessing McStay's PayPal account within a week of the family missing.
Maline: Did you confront him about the timing of the withdrawal?
Bachman said he doesn't know when they asked but is sure they did.

 

[UndiscoveredTruth]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Before the jury was sent to lunch the judge addressed a request made by "several jurors" to see Merritt's truck in person. The judge is arranging for them to see it.

 

[smr]

What is the consensus here? Has the state proved its case against Chase?

RSBM

Welcome, make yourself at home!

......if you are sure Chase is guilty.

 

[Tortoise]

Does anyone think that after Maline asked the Judge for an ex parte hearing in the Judges Chambers this morning saying it was about McGee. Does anyone think McGee may be asking to withdrawal form the case do to medical reasons? If this is granted by the Judge, do you think there could be a mistrial since McGee is the only Death Penalty Qualified attorney on the defense team.

Personally I don't think he's asking to withdraw. I think that would have been heard first thing in the morning before they started the session.

 

[asyousay]

The testimony by La Rock on the phone records supports Chase's account of having lunch with JM and discussing the new business deal during/after lunch. JM continued to make phone calls to CM on his way home from the lunch and they seemed to be working with the Google Sketch stuff:

39:00-42:00:

31:00-32:00:

Thanks but I don’t believe it.

Joey was online constantly and as soon as he basically leaves lunch after being with Chase for nearly 2 hours Joey is back on the phone with Chase.

There are no eye witnesses to the lunch and I haven’t seen any lunch receipts for it.


I think Joey was due to meet Chase for lunch and Chase being gutless didn’t turn up knowing that Joey knew he had stolen off him. IMO

 

[Force Ten]

Does anyone think that after Maline asked the Judge for an ex parte hearing in the Judges Chambers this morning saying it was about McGee. Does anyone think McGee may be asking to withdrawal form the case do to medical reasons? If this is granted by the Judge, do you think there could be a mistrial since McGee is the only Death Penalty Qualified attorney on the defense team.

I imagine the defense would at least file a motion for such as their Hail Mary.

 

[Force Ten]

Personally I don't think he's asking to withdraw. I think that would have been heard first thing in the morning before they started the session.

But perhaps McGee realized he couldn't continue.

 

[Bennettfit]

RSBM


......if you are sure Chase is guilty.

Do you think he's guilty?

 

[wary]

If Chase is found not guilty, can he or his family members have a case against libel, rumor spreading and character defamation against him or his family members?

I’m not a lawyer, but I think they’d be unwise to try it.

Not Guilty means: beyond a reasonable doubt.

The civil court judges ‘by a preponderance of the evidence.’ So, he’d risk being found guilty in civil court—which would be embarrassing. (In civil court, OJ Simpson was found guilty of the wrongful death of two people, even though he’d been found not guilty in the criminal case.)

 

[smr]

I’m not a lawyer

RSBM

OK.

 

[Tortoise]

I'm pretty concerned about it, McGee hung back at the sidebar and was sitting by himself at another table this morning, like he's unconnected. I don't know how anyone will be able to take a mistrial at this late date.

I thought that about the seating arrangements but then I thought it was probably due to the set up of the courtroom because the prosecution was off camera nowhere to be seen.

 

[Force Ten]

Cathy Russon‏ @cathyrusson 1m1 minute ago
#McStay - Before the jury was sent to lunch the judge addressed a request made by "several jurors" to see Merritt's truck in person. The judge is arranging for them to see it.

 

[Bennettfit]

Thanks but I don’t believe it.

Joey was online constantly and as soon as he basically leaves lunch after being with Chase for nearly 2 hours Joey is back on the phone with Chase.

There are no eye witnesses to the lunch and I haven’t seen any lunch receipts for it.


I think Joey was due to meet Chase for lunch and Chase being gutless didn’t turn up knowing that Joey knew he had stolen off him. IMO

Do you think Chase went directly to the Fallbrook house and waited all day for Joey to return?