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.

 

[sds71]

A/An Hearing for MARC KARUN with docket NBR FST CR190148628T was scheduled on 02/19/26.

Connecticut Judicial Branch

 

[Niner]

@sds71 - do not know IF you meant JUST a hearing or trial is continuing?? I have kept it as trial.

Thursday, February 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 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.
2/18/26 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/19/26.

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 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 & Trial Days 1-2 (2/17-2/18/26) reference post #392 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-20
2/19/26 Thursday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 2/20/26.

 

[Niner]

Monday, February 23rd:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 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 & Trial Days 1-3 (2/17-2/19/26) reference post #393 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-20
2/20/26 Friday, Trial Day 4: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 2/23/26.

 

[Niner]

Well - all I am coming up with are 2019 articles.... @sds71 - is the trial still going on?? Jury selection done?

Tuesday, February 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 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 & Trial Days 1-4 (2/17-2/20/26) reference post #394 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-20
2/23/26 Monday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/24/26.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, February 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 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 & Trial Days 1-5 (2/17-2/23/26) reference post #395 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...dge-23-sep-1986-arrest-in-2019.227077/page-20
2/24/26 Tuesday, Trial Day 6: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/25/26.

 

[sds71]

Marc Karun, now 60, is charged with murder, kidnapping and murder with special circumstances. He faces the possibility of life without parole. The murder with special circumstances charge is due to the victim being under the age of 16.

Flynn’s death haunted the community for generations. In fact, one prospective juror was excused after she told attorneys this crime traumatized her as a child. Others said the subject matter of the case—the murder of a child—would make it difficult to be fair and impartial and were excused as well.

Three jurors were seated on Wednesday. A total of 16 people will be selected—12 jurors, plus four alternates.

2024, he pleaded guilty to the federal gun charges, which allowed the homicide case to move forward.
Jury selection will continue over the next few weeks. The trial is slated to start Monday, March 30 and is expected to conclude by Monday, April 20.

Jury selection begins for man charged in 1986 murder of 11-year-old Norwalk girl

Kathy Flynn, 11, disappeared on Sept. 23, 1986 while walking home from her middle school in Norwalk. The next morning she was found raped and strangled in the woods about 100 feet from the path she always took home. The case remained cold for decades until advances in DNA technology helped lead...

connecticut.news12.com

 

[Niner]

Marc Karun, now 60, is charged with murder, kidnapping and murder with special circumstances. He faces the possibility of life without parole. The murder with special circumstances charge is due to the victim being under the age of 16.

Flynn’s death haunted the community for generations. In fact, one prospective juror was excused after she told attorneys this crime traumatized her as a child. Others said the subject matter of the case—the murder of a child—would make it difficult to be fair and impartial and were excused as well.

Three jurors were seated on Wednesday. A total of 16 people will be selected—12 jurors, plus four alternates.

2024, he pleaded guilty to the federal gun charges, which allowed the homicide case to move forward.
Jury selection will continue over the next few weeks. The trial is slated to start Monday, March 30 and is expected to conclude by Monday, April 20.

Jury selection begins for man charged in 1986 murder of 11-year-old Norwalk girl

Kathy Flynn, 11, disappeared on Sept. 23, 1986 while walking home from her middle school in Norwalk. The next morning she was found raped and strangled in the woods about 100 feet from the path she always took home. The case remained cold for decades until advances in DNA technology helped lead...

connecticut.news12.com

Thanks a bunch for this update! I shall correct my notes.

 

[Niner]

Notes have been corrected....

Thursday, February 26th:
*Jury Selection 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 for jury selection began on 2/26/26. Jury will consist of 12 jurors & 6 alternates.
Trial set to begin on 3/30/26 [thru 4/20/26].
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
2/25/26 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 1: Jury selection began Wednesday. Three jurors were seated on Wednesday. A total of 16 people will be selected—12 jurors, plus four alternates. Jury selection will continue over the next few weeks. The trial is slated to start Monday, 3/30/26 & is expected to conclude by Monday, 4/20/26. Jury selection continues on Thursday, 2/26/26.