CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, found deceased, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #57

[Seattle1]

Oh yeah I forgot the part that the state has to prove her sanity! Ok so they then have to do it all! Thanks!

Yes, Colorado is one of the 11 states where the burden of proof lies with the state. Except for Idaho, Kansas, Montana, and Utah, which do not allow insanity pleas, all other states place the burden of proof on the defendant.

Insanity Pleas By State

 

[Cindizzi]

Letecia Stauch trial : Half brother testifies against sister, claims to have seen suitcase Gannon’s body was recovered in

Dakota Lowery, Letecia Stauch’s half brother, testified Tuesday that he saw the suitcase Gannon Stauch’s body was discovered in while helping her move just days after Letecia Stauch reported her 11-year-old stepson missing. “Why Ticia?” Lowery yelled at Stauch through tears. Click or tap here to...

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[Niner]

Wednesday, April 12th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 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. Plead not guilty.
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 1-5 (4/3 & 4/10/23) reference post #281 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-15
4/11/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 6: State witness: Dakota Lowry, Letecia's 1/2 brother.
For more info see posts #402 & 404 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-21
State witness: Joshua Johnson from truck rental Budget Rental at GOTG.
For more info see posts #417 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-21
State witness: Sgt. Roy Ditzler. Colorado Springs PD. In Jan 2020 was Metro Vice. Supervisor of intelligence unit. surveillance, undercover, threats to government, threats to PD, domestic terrorism. Was asked to help with surveillance & place a GPS tracker.
For more info see posts #428 & 436 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-22
State witness: Deputy Sheriff Jacob Abendschan. Currently administrates day patrol. !n 2020 he was a Detective Sergeant with the Investigations division. He coordinated the getting of the GPS tracker.
For more info see posts #451, 452 & 458 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-23
State witness: El Paso County Sheriff's off Detective Robert Sirois - Cybersecurity
For more info see post #475 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-24
State witnesses: CO Springs PD Detective Brian Roger-digital forensics. Do not know what his testimony was… John Wotton, corporate security manager with David Budget Group (Avis Rental cars). John Grassel. Senior Manager Research Triangle Institute. Retired Detective Lieutenant from Rhode Island State Police in 2020. : Kathryn Beckel, 911 dispatcher with El Paso Sheriffs Office.
For more info see posts #590 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-30
State witness: El Paso County PD Sgt. Rosario Hubbell, Major Crimes.
For more info see posts #574 & 579 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-29
For more info see posts #598 to 600 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-30
For more info see posts #601, 606, 607, 609, 611 & 614 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-31
For more info see posts #628 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-33
State witness: Amanda Van Nest, Forensic Nurse Examiner at UC Health Memorial Hospital.
For more info see posts #611 & 620 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-31
For more info see posts #622, 625, 627 & 629 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-32
For more info see posts #695 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-56.673249/page-35
Trial continues on Wednesday, 4/12/23.

 

[GRT]

So, do we think Edguardo is something she made up on the fly when she was at the police station and ran with it, or is he a little story she has had tucked away just incase a situation called for it?.
She has a history of claiming sexual assault to get her way, maybe even as far back as childhood, so I'm inclined to think she had Edguardo primed and ready to go, possibly to sell a sob story to Al to keep him, but he slotted in nicely for her keep out of jail act.

Given her proclivity for making sexual assault claims, I wouldn't be surprised to find she'd at least entertained a version of the Edguardo story to tell Al to hurt or convince him of something. She may have fantasized about how he'd be so sorry he'd doubted her over something when he heard the story.

It's like her go-to tale--her ultimate story.

I think she added the pertinent details about Gannon trying to protect her when she felt her tales of his running away were failing.

Besides being a dangerous murderer, LS is an odd one. All the stories we've heard to date seem to indicate that she doesn't have a conscience--or at least not much of one. She didn't bat an eye when her half-brother broke down on the stand. But, maybe she has an emotional connection with HH. Maybe we'll see...

 

[girlhasnoname]

I recall AS testifying that GS was in counseling after the divorce and custody revision and I wonder if he was still in counseling at the time of his death.
I'm curious because after LS accused GS of coming at her with a knife (which I don't believe) -- I wonder if he confided in the therapist about being mistreated by LS.

Also, didn't LS tell detectives during the missing person report that GS took medication for ADHD? Or maybe she said vitamins. I'll read the tweets for clarification. MOO

ETA: Confirming during the 2nd 911 call (non-emergency), LS responds to the medical inquiry that GS takes vitamins every day to help with his ADHD but no prescription drugs.

Couldn't Gannon's therapist be called as a witness to testify to what he might have shared about the defendant during counseling sessions? I wonder if he would have told what was really going on at home or if he might have been too afraid.

I know there is patient/Doctor privilege, but since Gannon is deceased does that still apply?

jmo

 

[girlhasnoname]

I loved that this witness opined that LS did not appear freshly showered during her alleged sexual assault exam because her hair was greasy and uncombed.

Not very Kardashian like considering AS said she aspired to her and that lifestyle.

 

[GRT]

Couldn't Gannon's therapist be called as a witness to testify to what he might have shared about the defendant during counseling sessions? I wonder if he would have told what was really going on at home or if he might have been too afraid.

I know there is patient/Doctor privilege, but since Gannon is deceased does that still apply?

jmo

That's a really good question! I hope we do hear from the therapist!

 

[TrialLurking]

I have been watching the trial here and there, and I think the prosecution is painting a clear picture of what happened to GS. It is more heartbreaking than I imagined it could be. One piece of evidence I can't seem to find is about GS clothes. Did he have knife cuts through his jacket, shirt, or both?
I am left with the thoughts of her beating him on his head the night before. When he seemed like he was in need of medical attention, she would have been worried about herself. Seems like she drugged him to finish him off. Do you think that is why she drove around and made multiple visits to PetCo? Perhaps, waiting for him to pass? She could then just dump him somewhere. When he didn't die, she needed a new plan because his sister would be coming home soon. When she gets out of the truck, she seem mad as she gets out. If you watch the video, she kicks the door open to where it kind of bounces back. Wonder if she is angry, he is still alive. I just don't get why we don't see him on the video, as well. I imagine he was laying down on the back seat. Apparently, he did go back inside and left his jacket on. Quickly after he got in his room, I am thinking is she stabbed him in his bed multiple times before getting a gun. My thoughts are that the blood spatter on the walls is from the knife, but the blood flowing from the mattress onto the concrete was from the gunshot in the jaw area. Seems like he was in the same spot during both attacks. What this child went through is inconceivable.
Just my random thoughts. I really just wanted to ask one question about the cuts in the jacket, shirt or both, but I ended up rambling.

Prayers for GS and his family.

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[Woodberry]

Does anyone recall testimony that LS did not like her middle name? Was it AS that said that? Curious because I stumbled on an Angelfire page entitled “Tecia Lynn’s Page”. She states HH is three years old so I think that would put her about 22 at the time. I guess she didn’t mind her middle name at that time. Also mentions her mom is the “best mom in the world” and names siblings. Doesn’t sound like the horrible mom the defense mentioned in opening statements.

MOO

 

[NCWatcher]

Couldn't Gannon's therapist be called as a witness to testify to what he might have shared about the defendant during counseling sessions? I wonder if he would have told what was really going on at home or if he might have been too afraid.

I know there is patient/Doctor privilege, but since Gannon is deceased does that still apply?

jmo

If a child therapist has even a reasonable suspicion of abuse (proof not required) it has to be reported to authorities immediately. Therapists of all kinds are mandated reporters. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in Colorado.
I doubt there will be a surprise there but anything is possible.
JMO

 

[girlhasnoname]

If a child therapist has even a reasonable suspicion of abuse (proof not required) it has to be reported to authorities immediately. Therapists of all kinds are mandated reporters. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in Colorado.
I doubt there will be a surprise there but anything is possible.
JMO

I'm not necessarily speaking of just abuse, I'm referring also to the attitude and dynamics in the house, especially when AS was not around.

Plus, I don't want to get started on all the cases we've seen where abuse was not reported by teachers, CPS or any other mandatory reporters. It happens all the time unfortunately.

MOO

 

[NCWatcher]

I'm not necessarily speaking of just abuse, I'm referring also to the attitude and dynamics in the house, especially when AS was not around.

Plus, I don't want to get started on all the cases we've seen where abuse was not reported by teachers, CPS or any other mandatory reporters. It happens all the time unfortunately.

MOO

I misunderstood what you meant. I'm not an attorney but I'm not sure the kind of information I see now that you meant would be admissable.

It's always possible a counselor will risk his/her license and fail to act even when there's clear evidence of abuse. IMO that's less likely than a teacher failing to act But even AS and LH didn't seem to suspect abuse and neither did neighbors who spoke up early on. But we'll see. Is there a name on the witness list people think might be GS's therapist?
 JMO

 

[taylorss]

I think she said Vyvanse in the bodycam footage which is a prescription ADHD medication. I have always thought from the moment we learned that Gannon had ADHD that LS was probably abusing his medication if he was prescribed Adderall or Vyvanse. Her actions, manner and way of speaking are kind of a dead giveaway in my mind because I know someone addicted to Adderall who uses the same kind of language and mannerisms as LS when she is speaking.

This is so interesting! Can you say any more about the language & mannerisms you’re seeing?

wondering cuz every time I think about this case I go back to… what is WRONG with this person?? Just can’t imagine any explanation why she would do this, so your comment is so interesting.

Was thinking maybe she was involved in some criminal activity, infidelity or some other wrongdoing - just speculating imo, not saying it’s true!! - and little Gannon knew about it (or she thought he did) so she attacked him to keep him silent. Just grasping at straws for why she would do this to the poor little guy!!! its so senseless - even if she hated her husband, his child etc …. just go! Leave them, go back to SC - no reason on earth to do something so evil & create such a problem for herself on her way out…. ?!?

So your comment about maybe abusing G’s medication got me thinking…. if she was a drug addict, that can prompt crazy behavior… and maybe she stole all of G’s pills & got paranoid that G knew & would get her in trouble for it?? Hardly enough trouble to suggest such deranged steps to escape it, but whatever….

All JMO - just questions & speculating/ thinking out loud!

 

[taylorss]

I'm not necessarily speaking of just abuse, I'm referring also to the attitude and dynamics in the house, especially when AS was not around.

Plus, I don't want to get started on all the cases we've seen where abuse was not reported by teachers, CPS or any other mandatory reporters. It happens all the time unfortunately.

MOO

Yes I caught something along those lines in one of LS’s calls or interviews or whatever - talking about the hike she went on with the two little ones shortly before the murder, she said they don’t give Gannon his ADHD medication on weekends cuz ‘then he’d be a zombie on the hike’

Ummm so they are willingly drugging this active little boy into being “a zombie” on a regular basis?? How selfish & uncaring can you be toward an innocent little person you’re entrusted with!! It doesn’t make LS think they might look for other treatment options if his daily medication leaves him unable to enjoy even something as simple as a nature walk??

Just my thoughts / IMO

Eta…. Formatting

 

[Kiranerys]

Does anyone recall testimony that LS did not like her middle name? Was it AS that said that? Curious because I stumbled on an Angelfire page entitled “Tecia Lynn’s Page”. She states HH is three years old so I think that would put her about 22 at the time. I guess she didn’t mind her middle name at that time. Also mentions her mom is the “best mom in the world” and names siblings. Doesn’t sound like the horrible mom the defense mentioned in opening statements.

MOO

The one where she says she wants to go to law school and eventually teach law?

 

[heartandsoul]

Did he have knife cuts through his jacket, shirt, or both?

Yes, a couple of witnesses have testified that the clothing found on his body did have damage to it consistent with his injuries.

 

[taylorss]

Does anyone recall testimony that LS did not like her middle name? Was it AS that said that? Curious because I stumbled on an Angelfire page entitled “Tecia Lynn’s Page”. She states HH is three years old so I think that would put her about 22 at the time. I guess she didn’t mind her middle name at that time. Also mentions her mom is the “best mom in the world” and names siblings. Doesn’t sound like the horrible mom the defense mentioned in opening statements.

MOO

Her brother said she didn’t like “her name” IIRC, not her middle name, which I took to mean Letecia …. IIRC atty asked him if she’d ever used different names & he said ‘no … I know she didn’t like her name though…’

 

[Truth Prevails]

I have been watching the trial here and there, and I think the prosecution is painting a clear picture of what happened to GS. It is more heartbreaking than I imagined it could be. One piece of evidence I can't seem to find is about GS clothes. Did he have knife cuts through his jacket, shirt, or both?
I am left with the thoughts of her beating him on his head the night before. When he seemed like he was in need of medical attention, she would have been worried about herself. Seems like she drugged him to finish him off. Do you think that is why she drove around and made multiple visits to PetCo? Perhaps, waiting for him to pass? She could then just dump him somewhere. When he didn't die, she needed a new plan because his sister would be coming home soon. When she gets out of the truck, she seem mad as she gets out. If you watch the video, she kicks the door open to where it kind of bounces back. Wonder if she is angry, he is still alive. I just don't get why we don't see him on the video, as well. I imagine he was laying down on the back seat. Apparently, he did go back inside and left his jacket on. Quickly after he got in his room, I am thinking is she stabbed him in his bed multiple times before getting a gun. My thoughts are that the blood spatter on the walls is from the knife, but the blood flowing from the mattress onto the concrete was from the gunshot in the jaw area. Seems like he was in the same spot during both attacks. What this child went through is inconceivable.
Just my random thoughts. I really just wanted to ask one question about the cuts in the jacket, shirt or both, but I ended up rambling.

Prayers for GS and his family.

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Bold by me. Besides the 4 blunt force injuries to his head and the gunshot to his lower left chin, Gannon was randomly stabbed 18 times, including his chest area and his back. Some of the stab wounds to his body and shoulder areas were around 4 inches deep. Approximately 5 of the stab wounds were defensive wounds to his hands.

The following link may provide some answers.

Snipped: T-shirt found on Gannon showed "defects" that coincided with injuries on his body.

She's pointing to "defects" in the shirt in areas of chest/collarbone areas, arms, etc. Says they coincide with injuries on Gannon's body.

Pictures now show jacket Gannon was wearing when found.

She is pointing to defects in the jacket too.

Since we are looking at lining of the jacket, this points to Gannon's back.

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

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[wyome]

Given her proclivity for making sexual assault claims, I wouldn't be surprised to find she'd at least entertained a version of the Edguardo story to tell Al to hurt or convince him of something. She may have fantasized about how he'd be so sorry he'd doubted her over something when he heard the story.

It's like her go-to tale--her ultimate story.

I think she added the pertinent details about Gannon trying to protect her when she felt her tales of his running away were failing.

Besides being a dangerous murderer, LS is an odd one. All the stories we've heard to date seem to indicate that she doesn't have a conscience--or at least not much of one. She didn't bat an eye when her half-brother broke down on the stand. But, maybe she has an emotional connection with HH. Maybe we'll see...

All these multiple rape claims gives me a glimpse into how LS thinks and what their marriage must have possibly been like.

I think she uses rape like a grooming tool for Al. It wouldn't surprise me if she's told him before that some man tried to have sex with her. She wants Al to think other men want to have her, which she hopes will make Al want her more. She's a twisted, self-absorbed being. I do wonder
what their sex life was like. I'm sure every encounter was a train wreck. I don't know how you wake up to this thing every morning.

 

[kittythehare]

Couldn't Gannon's therapist be called as a witness to testify to what he might have shared about the defendant during counseling sessions? I wonder if he would have told what was really going on at home or if he might have been too afraid.

I know there is patient/Doctor privilege, but since Gannon is deceased does that still apply?

jmo

I was wondering about that.
If therapist said he was being abused and she failed to alert anybody it could be a problem for her or him..
His GIT problems never stabilised which could have been a red flag..
I wouldn't describe an animal's problems using the words that have been used- as if he was just a sack that needed emptying..
there is a crudeness in it,
the same crudeness that killed him..
the lack of empathy sympathy rapport or compassion..
No love, just management.
Followed by assassination.