CT - Kathleen Flynn, 11, murdered, Ponus Ridge, 23 Sep 1986 *arrest in 2019*

[Niner]

Pursuant to Practice Book 7-4B and 7-4C, the Court will hear arguments on the State’s Motion to Lodge Certain Documents Under Seal in the matter of State of Connecticut v. Marc Karun, FST-CR19-0148628-T (PDF) on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Stamford Superior Court, located at 123 Hoyt St, Stamford CT, in Courtroom 4A.

A/An Hearing for MARC KARUN with docket NBR FST CR190148628T was scheduled on 02/05/26.

So - no trial yet, right?

 

[sds71]

So - no trial yet, right?

Right

Event Date Feb. 05, 2026
Event Type Hearing
Event Location
Stamford-Norwalk JD Courthouse
123 Hoyt Street
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 965-5208

https://www.jud2.ct.gov/crdockets/CaseDetail.aspx?source=Pending&Key=e124fe28-6637-489f-93cc-72afffd46240

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 5th:
*Hearing (@ 9am ET) – CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (missing on Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 60) – arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Stamford
DNA Match; Karun faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
*Was in federal custody in his home state of Maine U.S. District Court where he is accused of illegally storing an arsenal of firearms (60 weapons & 15K rounds of ammunition); in total, Karun owned 34 pistols, 14 rifles, 11 revolvers & one 12-gauge shotgun.
Federal Trial was set to begin on 8/2/22 & 8/3/22 with jury selection has been continued no further dates. [see below].
Murder trial was set to begin on 12/22/25 continued with no further dates.
Superior Court Judge John Blawie. Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Valdes. Defense attorney Lawrence O’Reilly.
Court info from 6/14/19 thru 12/1/25 reference post #379 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-19
12/22/25 Update: The Court heard arguments on the State’s Motion to Lodge Certain Documents Under Seal in the matter of State of Connecticut v. Marc Karun, FST-CR19-0148628-T (PDF) on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 3pm. A hearing for Karun is scheduled on 2/5/26.

 

[Betty P]

Thursday, February 5th:
*Hearing (@ 9am ET) – CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (missing on Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 60) – arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Stamford
DNA Match; Karun faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
*Was in federal custody in his home state of Maine U.S. District Court where he is accused of illegally storing an arsenal of firearms (60 weapons & 15K rounds of ammunition); in total, Karun owned 34 pistols, 14 rifles, 11 revolvers & one 12-gauge shotgun.
Federal Trial was set to begin on 8/2/22 & 8/3/22 with jury selection has been continued no further dates. [see below].
Murder trial was set to begin on 12/22/25 continued with no further dates.
Superior Court Judge John Blawie. Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Valdes. Defense attorney Lawrence O’Reilly.
Court info from 6/14/19 thru 12/1/25 reference post #379 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-19
12/22/25 Update: The Court heard arguments on the State’s Motion to Lodge Certain Documents Under Seal in the matter of State of Connecticut v. Marc Karun, FST-CR19-0148628-T (PDF) on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 3pm. A hearing for Karun is scheduled on 2/5/26.

Why do they want to lodge documents under seal?

 

[Niner]

Why do they want to lodge documents under seal?

No idea - I just took note of what sds71 post above for his next hearing. I have not found any recent articles on this case.

 

[Niner]

@sds71 - any updates for next hearing date yet? or even a trial date? TIA!

 

[sds71]

@sds71 - any updates for next hearing date yet? or even a trial date? TIA!

Jury Trial

Next Court Date: 2/17/2026 10:00 AM

 

[Niner]

Jury Trial

Next Court Date: 2/17/2026 10:00 AM

YEA!! Finally!! Thank you!

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 17th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 10am ET) – CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (missing on Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 60) – arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Stamford Superior Court
DNA Match; Karun faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
*Was in federal custody in his home state of Maine U.S. District Court where he is accused of illegally storing an arsenal of firearms (60 weapons & 15K rounds of ammunition); in total, Karun owned 34 pistols, 14 rifles, 11 revolvers & one 12-gauge shotgun.
Federal Trial was set to begin on 8/2/22 & 8/3/22 with jury selection has been continued no further dates.
Murder trial was set to begin on 12/22/25 continued on 2/17/26.
Superior Court Judge John Blawie. Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Valdes. Defense attorney Lawrence O’Reilly.
Court info from 6/14/19 thru 12/1/25 reference post #379 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-19
12/22/25 Update: The Court heard arguments on the State’s Motion to Lodge Certain Documents Under Seal in the matter of State of Connecticut v. Marc Karun, FST-CR19-0148628-T (PDF) on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 3pm. A hearing for Karun is scheduled on 2/5/26.
2/5/26 Update: Next trial set to begin on 2/17/26 @ 10am.

 

[Niner]

Hopefully this is on - @sds71 & they haven't changed it again!! Not finding any current articles though...

Wednesday, February 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 10am ET) – CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (missing on Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 60) – arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Stamford Superior Court
DNA Match; Karun faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
*Was in federal custody in his home state of Maine U.S. District Court where he is accused of illegally storing an arsenal of firearms (60 weapons & 15K rounds of ammunition); in total, Karun owned 34 pistols, 14 rifles, 11 revolvers & one 12-gauge shotgun.
Federal Trial was set to begin on 8/2/22 & 8/3/22 with jury selection has been continued no further dates.
Murder trial began on 2/17/26.
Superior Court Judge John Blawie. Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Valdes. Defense attorney Lawrence O’Reilly.
Court info from 6/14/19 thru 2/5/26 reference post #389 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-20
2/17/26 Tuesday, Trial Day 1: No info available yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/18/26.