Found Deceased CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #51

[Teche]

I think it is important to remember that HH was 17 or 18 in 2020 - a kid (18yr old legal adult is a kid to me in this context) doing what her mother told her to do. Even if LS was explicit about why she needed HH to buy supplies, what was in the suitcase, and why the drive to Florida, it would be unreasonable to expect HH to say “Stop the car, Mom. This isn’t right. I’m calling 911. I’m going to have you arrested, Mom.” HH had/has LS, and that’s it. And, of course, HH doesn’t want to end up like Gannon.


JMO.

That said, I’m sure HH was threatened with accessory charges.

At that age, couldn’t HH be charged as an adult? In my state a 17 yo can be charged as an adult.

 

[Cindizzi]

The thing about trials is that one never can assume accurately what a jury is thinking or a judge's decision. I don't know what is causing him to pause? I didn't see a reasonable doubt being presented by the defense here.

I think the prosecution clearly and firmly kicked their points home and left no shadows of doubts..

I’m curious too about what the Judge has to mull over. He said there are things he didn’t know until today. I know none of US knew the actual injuries in the autopsy report. It wasn’t in the AA of course because they hadn’t found a body yet when that was written.But I’m sure it was in Discovery and no surprise to the Defense. So serious question.. Does the Judge know everything in Discovery going into a Prelim ?

 

[sunflowerchick]

and it’s been answered i apologize just now rejoined Websleuths

I missed this as well. What is the answer?

 

[Turkeytrot]

I missed this as well. What is the answer?

Iirc, that wasn't him

 

[kittythehare]

I’m curious too about what the Judge has to mull over. He said there are things he didn’t know until today. I know none of US knew the actual injuries in the autopsy report. It wasn’t in the AA of course because they hadn’t found a body yet when that was written.But I’m sure it was in Discovery and no surprise to the Defense. So serious question.. Does the Judge know everything in Discovery going into a Prelim ?

I would have expected he would at least have a list of points , exhibits, witnesses.
But I'm only assuming.
Is @gitana1 free to answer by any chance?
The question is whether a judge has prior access to individual pieces of evidence prior to a preliminary hearing in a murder case? (If you're busy, no prob. Thanks)

 

[10ofRods]

There was a uhaul truck also with their belongings right? If there was a random suitcase in there I don't think HH would even notice. I'm curious what reason LS had for driving to FL before going to wherever it was SC or NC.. that isn't exactly on the way from Colorado.

At the time, it was reported she went to a biker rally. In fact, she mentioned it on her SM somewhere, IIRC.

 

[MsBetsy]

Spencer Wilson
@Spencer_WNews
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Excuse me, Will Cook is up for Letecia Stauch. He’s another one of her lawyers, and says her last name with a “ouch” which I believe is incorrect.

I believe Stauch rhymes with "couch" so his pronunciation is correct. In German the "ch" would be silent so it would sound like "cow."

JMO

 

[Love Never Fails]

Setting the decision for preliminary hearing out for September 23rd 9AM. Whoops! Sorry guys, not tomorrow, it will be a few weeks. Judge says "I took a lot of notes, i have pages of notes. I have to make the findings on the evidence presented."

"I know you want me to make a decision now, but I want to make sure I get it right. I'm sure you want that too." "I didn't know a lot of what they said today, it's new info. I need time to do what I need to do whatever that may be."

"That resolves all outstanding issues for today, anything else?"
@4thJudicialDA
says "Obvi we have people coming in from out of state, can you make a private WebEx? They can't keep flying out here." Judge "Technically yes, legally it might get tricky."

"Might not comply with public asses to information, says he is bound by it. "Only exception was during COVID, just don't know right now if I can legally say yes."

https://twitter.com/Spencer_WNews

So the judge will make this easy on LS not to have to appear and easy for himself to take his time but hard on the victims mother who had to fly out to CO? Okay then. Well, he didn't ask my opinion.

 

[kittythehare]

This is sad and malicious of me but I was expecting report on her hair at least...

 

[kittythehare]

So the judge will make this easy on LS not to have to appear and easy for himself to take his time but hard on the victims mother who had to fly out to CO? Okay then. Well, he didn't ask my opinion.

In fairness he has to balance his decisions on the laws of the state. There isn't time to change them now.

 

[Error505]

Tag out to @Niner for the next hearing date!
"Once again, next time they are all here is September 23rd, 9:00AM. That's where the next presser will be.
@4thJudicialDA
confirms bond will not change, #LeteciaStauch will still be held without bond. She's gone. We're wrapping up."

https://twitter.com/Spencer_WNews

Marking my calendar now! Loved Spencer’s
“She’s gone.”
Chuckled when I read that!

He’s a good reporter to follow on this case. Moo

 

[kittythehare]

Bodycam footage also recorded Stauch as she complained about having to clean a mess Gannon made in the living room. She told Younkin that Gannon was likely at a friend’s house, although police would later say he was already deceased at that point, and hidden inside a suitcase.

Younkin said he wasn’t sure if the suitcase was at the residence when he was there, but admitted that he never searched specifically for a suitcase. He said at the time, nothing indicated that Gannon had been physically harmed.

Gannon Stauch: Bloody Board Found in Snow, Officer Misses Suitcase at Alleged Killer Stepmom’s Home [Part 3]

 

[shotgun09]

This is sad and malicious of me but I was expecting report on her hair at least...

Much earlier today before court started, there was a brief comment of her appearance, stating that she was there on the monitor and her hair was past her elbows. That was about the extent of any description. Hope this helps!

 

[NCWatcher]

I would have expected he would at least have a list of points , exhibits, witnesses.
But I'm only assuming.
Is @gitana1 free to answer by any chance?
The question is whether a judge has prior access to individual pieces of evidence prior to a preliminary hearing in a murder case? (If you're busy, no prob. Thanks)

Wow. I'd like to know too. But having access to pieces of evidence doesn't necessarily tell the story without testimony. Would he have access to any depositions too? Seems odd to me that the judge would have mulled over most of the case before ever "hearing it." (We always talk about not being able to unring a bell re: juries)

If he did have access, my guess about why he wants time to think is that he heard something today that didn't fit with his preconceived ideas based on his previous access to "the facts." I'm glad he's taking time myself even if it's hard for travelers. I want him to get it right.

 

[SleuthBee]

Why did she take the picture of him in bed that morning?

She knew she was going to kill Gannon that day. And her sick perverse mind took this last picture of him. It's difficult to image a mind foreseeing the picture being yet another weapon to inflict pain onto Gannon's parents.

 

[Error505]

This is sad and malicious of me but I was expecting report on her hair at least...

Myself as well on a Tee hair report. Wonder if she’s changed the oil in it lately. Washing it with bar soap is nasty. Sorry to say, I enjoy any discomfort or inconvenience she has because of what she did to G. She’s not human!

 

[Cindizzi]

 

[kittythehare]

Wow. I'd like to know too. But having access to pieces of evidence doesn't necessarily tell the story without testimony. Would he have access to any depositions too? Seems odd to me that the judge would have mulled over most of the case before ever "hearing it." (We always talk about not being able to unring a bell re: juries)

If he did have access, my guess about why he wants time to think is that he heard something today that didn't fit with his preconceived ideas based on his previous access to "the facts." I'm glad he's taking time myself even if it's hard for travelers. I want him to get it right.

Well, he certainly wouldn't have foreknowledge of responses to cross examination.
But, I didn't hear anything that could give him pause from those responses.

 

[SleuthBee]

Praying for justice for Gannon.
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The blue heart is a comforting image. Did you create it and do you mind if others use it too?

 

[MsBetsy]

So the judge will make this easy on LS not to have to appear and easy for himself to take his time but hard on the victims mother who had to fly out to CO? Okay then. Well, he didn't ask my opinion.

She will have to be there for the trial, won't she? I wish she would just stop messing around and plead guilty.