Cesar Laurean's Trial

[dgfred]

Christina Laurean's lawyer says she will exercise her right to spousal privilege and will not testify against her husband Cesar Laurean. Spousal privilege under North Carolina law says a husband or wife cannot be compelled to testify against their spouse.


http://www2.wnct.com/news/2010/aug/...ected-be-focus-cesar-laurean-trial-ar-336925/

Just as we expected....

Yep, exactly TG.

Now comes the divorce after he is convicted... still leaves us not so sure what she did or did not know while the bodies were there.

 

[Topsail Girl]

dgfred, if Master Sgt Pruneda had not been interrupted by the objection for defense I get a feeling we would have known a lot more than the defense ever wanted us to LOL. All she got out before the objection was "Christina told me that her husband had" - AAARGGHH had what????? LOL

 

[Topsail Girl]

I also agree with the divorce. She is sitting in the cat bird seat right now. Spousal privilege benefits Cesar and I suppose there is a deal with the prosecution and her to keep her immune to any charges. I guess we can only hope and pray that once she divorces Cesar there will be SOME possibility of her being brought up on charges.

 

[MCDRAW]

Christina Laurean's lawyer says she will exercise her right to spousal privilege and will not testify against her husband Cesar Laurean. Spousal privilege under North Carolina law says a husband or wife cannot be compelled to testify against their spouse.


http://www2.wnct.com/news/2010/aug/...ected-be-focus-cesar-laurean-trial-ar-336925/

Just as we expected....

I can not understand how she hasn't been charged. She had to have known something bad happened in that house. And she gave him a head start to Mexico. I figure she isn't testifying to keep from incriminating herself. JMO

 

[Topsail Girl]

I don't understand it either McDraw but I can only assume she has some kind of immunity deal. Dewey Hudson may be a country boy but he is no dummy. He knows just as well as we do that Christina was involved in all or part of the murder and coverup.

 

[panthera]

So far in your opinion which witness do you all think has been the most credible? I found CWO2 Larsen to be very credible but as Ocean said, sad. Special Agent Steven Combs I think by far has had the hardest time on the stand because of the graphic nature of his testimony knowing that Mary was listening. I think I feel most sorry for Dennis Ward in that he received the crow bar and realized through news stations that he held the murder weapon in his hands. I can not imagine what it took for him to come to grips with that fact and get to the police as quickly as he did. All this as always is just my opinion. I'm curius what you all think.

I'm at a great disadvantage not having seen all the testimony. I agree though. Larsen's testimony offered a lot of insight but at the same time was sad. I also felt sorry for Ward. MOO

 

[panthera]

I can not understand how she hasn't been charged. She had to have known something bad happened in that house. And she gave him a head start to Mexico. I figure she isn't testifying to keep from incriminating herself. JMO

At this point, I completely agree why she doesn't want to take the stand. I also believe we know now why she's remained married to Laurean, just for this purpose. It was a small home, with virtually nothing in the backyard except the above-ground pool and the swing. How could she not know anything when suddenly the child's swing set is moved into the front yard along with tying the dog up there? Who in their right mind would want their small daughter playing in the front yard? :waitasec: MOO

 

[panthera]

Yep, exactly TG.

Now comes the divorce after he is convicted... still leaves us not so sure what she did or did not know while the bodies were there.

There is also a civil lawsuit pending where she's named as a defendant. So it's a good guess whether or not she'll be divorcing him. MOO

 

[Topsail Girl]

I'm at a great disadvantage not having seen all the testimony. I agree though. Larsen's testimony offered a lot of insight but at the same time was sad. I also felt sorry for Ward. MOO

Panthera and any other posters who might be interesed - if you follow this link you can see video exerpts from several of the witnesses.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/8129837/

Parts of Steve Combs and Dennis Ward and several others are here.

 

[LaLaw2000]

Thank you, Topsail Girl!

Also, I see someone on the witness stand but do not know who it is as we still have no audio!

 

[dgfred]

I believe it is a witness stating Maria's DNA on stuff in garage, crowbar, etc.

 

[Topsail Girl]

I sstill can't even see it DARN it!!

 

[Topsail Girl]

Whew finally!!!!

 

[dgfred]

Whew finally!!!!

Well, what happening pal?

 

[panthera]

The state just finished direct questioning of Mary, now they're taking an afternoon break while attorneys address the judge regarding what questions the defense will ask her on cross-examination ~ all regarding previous statements of Maria's untruthfulness.

 

[dgfred]

I bet she super-regrets some of those statements now.

 

[Topsail Girl]

In a brief post - Special Agent Sharon Hinton testified that Maria's blood and DNA were on the crow bar. Cesar's was not. Hinton could not rule out Dennis Ward, Samanatha Ward or Christina Laurean. She COULD rule out Blake Costa and one other person - sorry I can't recall who. Just not enough evidence to be conclusive. Maria's blood was on the raft, containers and a pillow.

Mary on the stand - Maria told her on Mother's Day 2007 that she had been raped. In June 2007 she found out Maria was pregnant and spoke to her about giving the baby up for adoption. Early December Mary had a baby shower for Maria. Maria returned to Jacksonville and the last time Mary spoke to Maria was 2:30 or 3:30 on the 14th of December while Mary was still at work. Mary was planning a visit to see Maria for Mary's birthday which is right before Christmas. Conversation was casual making plan to go out to eat and Maria complained about the weather being crazy that winter. Mary arrived home that evening and found Anne talking to Durham on the phone (Maria's room mate) concerning the strange note that Maria had left. Mary was quite surprised to hear what the note said because it was so out of the ordinary for Maria's demeanor that day.

 

[panthera]

I bet she super-regrets some of those statements now.

I completely agree.

 

[Topsail Girl]

Also Maria's blood was in the paint pan and supplies - I took that to mean rollers and brushes where he painted the wall. The 20 inch long blood spatter was Maria's as well.

 

[Topsail Girl]

I completely agree.

Me three.....