CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, found deceased, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #56

[iamshadow21]

I don't really get what he's digging for here.

 

[Warwick7]

I still think T's plan was evolving/devolving. I shudder to think about the diatribe poor Gannon endured, leading up to his murder but especially during those 3 hours or so. Lotta pinky swearing. I'm freaking out. I know YOU didn't do this on purpose so we're not going to tell Al about the carpet and we're not going to talk about the burns because you don't want the police or the judge be mad at you because because...

When she called/texted out of work for the day, I think that was CYA and panic, to buy time. I don't think she had an end game yet.

I have no idea how Petco fits into her thought process. I have an injured child with bowel issues, vomiting due to a possible severe head injury/concussion but I suddenly just remember I had two dogs who need three sweaters?

I actually think her thought process was to do something relatively normal if you have (correcting Freudian typo 'hate) a kid home from school who is, say, faking being sicker than he is. Run errands.

She wanted someone (Al) to believe she shopped for three hours at Petco. As one does.

I think she contemplated -- and stopped the vehicle for the purpose of -- leaving Gannon roadside.... then say he had run away.

It was all still so salvageable at that point. Not her marriage -- but that was already toast but IMO Gannon had treatable injuries. She could have gotten him to an ER. Likely she could have -- evil -- convinced him to lie about how it occurred (again so Al/LE don't be mad)...

It was roadside that I think she had Gannon exit the vehicle -- IMO over bathrooming or vomiting -- and then, because she is a callous and horrible excuse of a human being -- made him ride in the truck bed going back to the house.

I am so ready to forget her.

JMO

BBM
This is what I have in my old old notes. Or at least a somewhat similar thought.

* Leaving her phone at home locked = premeditated.
* Leaving Gannons cell at Petco, strike 2 = premeditated.

Gannon being forced in the back of the truck, the truck backed in (cameras can't see door of garage or back of the truck) has always made sense to me.

 

[Curious Me]

No pancreas found due to decomposition and exposure to the elements.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1645454554585092098

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1645453912378580992

 

[Kiranerys]

I don't really get what he's digging for here.

Anything! Throw it at the wall and see what sticks....

 

[heartandsoul]

Purely conjecture, but the purpose of the hydro seems likely to sedate Gannon. She repeatedly described him as hysterical after his burns.

 

[iamshadow21]

Whoa, pillow silencer.

 

[Megnut]

BBM
This is what I have in my old old notes. Or at least a somewhat similar thought.

* Leaving her phone at home locked = premeditated.
* Leaving Gannons cell at Petco, strike 2 = premeditated.

Gannon being forced in the back of the truck, the truck backed in (cameras can't see door of garage or back of the truck) has always made sense to me.

And that T says Gannon got out on the passenger side, of his own volition, is the best evidence I have that he did not.

She backed up very carefully. IMO Gannon was in the bed of the truck.

JMO

 

[iamshadow21]

Anything! Throw it at the wall and see what sticks....

Loved when he tried to suggest the head injuries could have been postmortem when the case went over the bridge and she just shut him down.

"No."

 

[10ofRods]

She seems sharp enough to me.

I think the drug of choice would be a mild anti-psychotic. Not an anxiety med or tranquilizer.

No comment on her "sharpness." She just looks disengaged most of the time, which is common with anti-psychotics. Eventually we may hear (during sentencing) whether getting her to the point where she was fit to stand trial involved medication. I'm betting that it did.

It's not as if she has much opportunity to move around or speak. But she looks blank to me.

IMO>

 

[Cindizzi]

I’m wondering if this is SW and he’s going to testify today. Sure looks like him. A video on his Twitter shows him growing some facial hair on 3/30.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1641591103819325442

 

[Curious Me]

No pattern, but intentional acts targeted towards upper body. Targeted more towards the head shows an intention for the wounds to be fatal. ​

 

[iamshadow21]

I have a question. I want to know if there was evidence that could still be seen that there were burns.

 

[Tealgrove]

And that T says Gannon got out on the passenger side, of his own volition, is the best evidence I have that he did not.

She backed up very carefully. IMO Gannon was in the bed of the truck.

JMO

I can’t remember, is there a cap on the truck or is the bed open. Pretty cold for anyone driving around in the open bed of a truck in January in Colorado.

That evil twisted witch.

MOO

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1645455044290985985

 

[iamshadow21]

I have a question. I want to know if there was evidence that could still be seen that there were burns.

THANK YOU JUROR FOR ASKING.

 

[Spartygirl]

A bit on the long side for a post - but they had a lot of witnesses on Friday!


Monday, April 10th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 9am MT) – CO – Gannon Jacob Stauch (11) (reported missing Jan. 27, 2020, Colorado Springs; found in a suitcase along the Escambia River Bridge (on US90) on Mar. 17, 2020 in Pace, FL., Santa Rosa County; ID’d on June 6, 2020) – *Letecia Lynn (or Leann) Stauch (36/now 39) akas Letecia “Tecia” Lynn Hardin (maiden name) & Letecia Lynn Hunt (1st married name), Tiffany Taylor Stauch & Taylor Swift arrested (in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on 3/2/20) & advised of charges (3/5/20) & charged (3/11/20 & re-filed 3/20/20) & arraigned (11/4/21) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony murder (after intent & deliberation), 2nd degree felony child abuse resulting in death (this count dismissed on 4/3/23), 3rd degree felony tampering with deceased human body, 6th degree felony tampering with physical evidence & 8 counts of crime of violence (special enhancer: firearm, blunt instrument, knife or sharp instrument & causing the death of Gannon). Held without bond. Plead not guilty. On 2/11/22 changed plea to not guilty by reason of insanity. (for original charges (3/5/20) see post 362 page 19 of thread #54).
*Charged (filed 5/20/20) & charged (6/5/20) with solicitation to commit escape. $2K bond. No plea entered.
Stauch faces a second case in which she is accused of attempting to escape from the El Paso County jail in May 2020. The second case against Stauch is on hold until the completion of the 1st degree murder trial.
Trial began on 3/20/23 with jury selection & ended on 4/3/23 for final jury selection with 11 men & 7 women. 12 jurors & 6 alternates.
Trial began on 4/3/23 with opening statements.
Trial will be from 9am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday each week. No Trial on Thursdays as Judge has other commitments. No trial on 5/12/23.
Case (Gannon’s injuries) & court info from 3/2/20 to 3/20/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-7 (3/20-4/3/23) & Trial Day 1-3 (4/3 & 4/5/23) reference post #171 here:

SBM-- Thanks as always @Niner
You ROCK !!!
We appreciate all of your hard work

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1645455918296109057

 

[Seattle1]

Maybe. But judges have to be very careful in how they treat defendants. So far as I know, she's not engaged in audible outbursts, she's not tried to engage inappropriately with her attorneys during testimony, she's not making noticeable non-verbal noises, she's remained seated when she's supposed to, and she's stood when she's supposed to. I'm not sure he'd be on solid grounds to "reprimand" her for making facial expressions, for covering her ears, for hiding her face with her hair, or for silently mouthing words.

One thing that makes me think it would be wrong for the judge to address the issue is the question asked by a juror very early on-- something like "should we ignore the behaviors?" The judge said he'd answer after talking with the attorneys. I believe his eventual answer was something like he wasn't going to give an answer to the question. That tells me he decided her behavior in court is not an area he should comment on. At least not while her behavior remains at the level it is. If she's found guilty, no one wants to have to have a redo! And prejudicial conduct by the judge could be an appeal issue. Personally I'd think it would have gotten pretty easy for the jurors to ignore what's she's doing now that they've see it day after day. And I can't believe an experienced judge is bothered by it. Witnesses are prepped to face the jury and/or the questioner. So I'm not sure how truly disruptive her behavior is anyway.

JMO

To be clear, the defendant's behavior came to the attention of the court by a random question posed by a juror that was based on an observation of LS mouthing words or making gestures indicating agreement or disagreement (i.e., nodding head yes/no), and nowhere here was there any indication Judge Werner was bothered by or even noticed LS behavior prior to the inquiry.

In response, the defense suggested the juror question be tabled to allow time to reference case law about involuntary gestures by defendants during a trial that is typically associated with side effects caused by a medication known to treat a disorder linked to an insanity defense.