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Early break for lunch today. We're back in court at 1pm. Based on what judge said yesterday, we're moving through witnesses quicker than expected and might hear closing arguments as early as tomorrow
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
Prosecution reminds jurors that Krystal let agents into her home w/out a warrant when they went to Idaho, said she wanted to cooperate & was critical to the investigation. Prosecution asks Slater where investigation would be without Krystal, he responds: “I honestly don’t know.”
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
With Agent Slater on the stand, there was more discussion about Krystal’s cooperation and plea deal. Defense wants to remind jurors that Krystal lied to investigators in beginning, only cooperated after the plea deal where she could serve little to no time behind bars
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
CBI Agent Gregg Slater testified later this morning that Patrick’s phone showed no communication with Kelsey’s phone – text or calls – after 11/25/18. Krystal Lee testified that she destroyed Kelseys phone that day and Patrick knew about it.
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
DHS also testified that Patrick told her he continued to be in contact Kelsey in the days after 11/22/18, regarding who had the baby. He said Kelsey stopped responding after 11/25/18 and he kept trying to reach her until 11/28/18.
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
DHS testified Patrick told her he was aware of Kelsey’s pregnancy in advance, that she was involved in the baby’s life, and that they worked together to co-parent around work schedules (which is different that previous testimony we’ve heard from people relaying info from Patrick)
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
However, DHS testimony wasn’t super revealing at this point in the trial. She testified that Patrick told her same story he’s told others about he and Kelsey splitting up around Thanksgiving 2018, and the same info he’s told others of his locations on Thanksgiving Day
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
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Longmire said she met with Patrick 2x, including a convo on 12/26/18 about the baby, her development, & his relationship with Kelsey. This interview happened at the jail. Before trial, defense asked to suppress Patrick’s statements from that intv but judge denied the motion.
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
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We heard from Mary Longmire, with Teller County Dept. of Human Services. She testified that, after Patrick’s arrest, she met with Patrick, members of Berreth family and Frazee family regarding custody of the baby
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
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When asked by prosecution if she was surprised to not find Krystal’s DNA in Kelseys home, DNA expert said no – because Krystal indicated that she wore protective clothing and used bleach, both would likely prevent her from depositing DNA
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
Defense points out there wasn’t much of Patrick’s DNA profile found within the samples taken from Kelsey’s house. And none of Krystal’s DNA, at least that we heard about in court.
11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019
Jennifer MecklesVerified account @jennifermeckles
Testimony continues today in the
#KelseyBerreth murder trial. This morning began with the defense cross-examining yesterday’s DNA expert
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11:19 AM - 14 Nov 2019