Still Missing CT - Vanessa Morales, 1, missing after mother found deceased, Ansonia, 28 Nov 2019 *arrest* #2

[deadfoot13]

Well - no luck here finding any updated articles - they are all from February. And one said jury selection continued on 3/3/25...

Anyone local or in the U.S. - find anything? TIA if you do!

I've searched to the best of my ability and can't find anything more current, either. I'm sorry!

 

[Niner]

I've searched to the best of my ability and can't find anything more current, either. I'm sorry!

Thanks for trying! I will check out FB tomorrow - maybe they have something new.

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 11th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 12) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 2/74/25: 2 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-10 (2/24-3/7/25) reference post #720 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-36
3/10/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 11: No info available. Trial continues ?? with jury selection on Tuesday, 3/11/25.

 

[sds71]

After two weeks of jury selection, nine jurors have been chosen for the upcoming murder trial of Jose Morales, accused of killing his girlfriend, Christine Holloway in 2019.

Morales and Holloway shared a 1-year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales, who vanished when Holloway died and remains missing.

The court aims to select 16 people, including 12 jurors and four alternates.
The trial is scheduled to begin April 7.

@Niner

Nine jurors selected for Jose Morales murder trial

Morales and Holloway shared a 1-year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales, who vanished when Holloway died and remains missing.

connecticut.news12.com

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 12th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 13) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 3/11/25: 9 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-10 (2/24-3/7/25) reference post #720 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-36
3/10/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 11: No info available. Trial continues with jury selection on Tuesday, 3/11/25.
3/11/25 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 12: Seven more jurors have been selected. Trial continues with jury selection on Wednesday, 3/12/25.

 

[Niner]

After two weeks of jury selection, nine jurors have been chosen for the upcoming murder trial of Jose Morales, accused of killing his girlfriend, Christine Holloway in 2019.

Morales and Holloway shared a 1-year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales, who vanished when Holloway died and remains missing.

The court aims to select 16 people, including 12 jurors and four alternates.
The trial is scheduled to begin April 7.

@Niner

Nine jurors selected for Jose Morales murder trial

Morales and Holloway shared a 1-year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales, who vanished when Holloway died and remains missing.

connecticut.news12.com

Thank you for this article!

 

[Seattle1]

Marissa Alter
@MarissaAlter


BREAKING: We have a jury in Jose Morales’ upcoming murder trial in Milford. Morales’ attorney told me they just seated the 12th person. Selection will now continue to get four alternates. The trial is slated to begin April 7.
@News12CT




9:55 AM · Mar 12, 2025

 

[Seattle1]

Marissa Alter
@MarissaAlter


Morales is accused of brutally beating mom Christine Holloway, the mother of his toddler daughter Vanessa, in Holloway’s home in Ansonia. When police responded, they found Holloway dead and Vanessa gone without a trace. The little girl still hasn’t been found.
@News12CT


9:58 AM · Mar 12, 2025

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 13th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 14) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 3/12/25: 12 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-12 (2/24-3/11/25) reference post #725 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-37
3/12/25 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 13: 3 more jurors selected. Will continue to select 4 alternates. Trial continues with jury selection on Thursday, 3/13/25.

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 14th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 15) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 3/12/25: 12 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-13 (2/24-3/12/25) reference post #729 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-37
3/13/25 Thursday, Trial Day 14: 3 Continue to select 4 alternates. Trial continues with jury selection on Friday, 3/14/25.

 

[Niner]

Did not find anything for last Friday...

Monday, March 17th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 16) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 3/12/25: 12 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-13 (2/24-3/12/25) reference post #729 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-37
3/13/25 Thursday, Trial Day 14: 3 Continue to select 4 alternates. Trial continues with jury selection on Friday, 3/14/25.
3/14/25 Friday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial with jury selection continues on Monday, 3/17/25.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 18th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 17) (@ am ET) – CT - Christine Marie Holloway (43) (last seen Nov. 27, 2019, found deceased on Dec. 2, 2019 during a welfare check, Ansonia) & Vanessa Morales (17 mos.) (last seen Nov. 29, 2019, reported missing Dec. 3, 2019, Amber Alert on Dec. 4, 2019-not found) - *Jose Luis Morales (43/now 48) (BF) arrested (12/3/19), charged & arraigned (2/7/20) with felony murder, tampering with physical evidence & 2 counts of criminal possession of firearm (see below). Plead not guilty. Bond $5M. CT Superior Court in Milford Superior Court
Jury selection began 2/24/25. A panel of 12 jurors & 4 alternates will be selected. [as of 3/12/25: 12 jurors selected.]
Trial set to begin on 4/7/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Defense attorney Edward Gavin.
First arrested (12/3/19), charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (3/5/20) with 2 counts of criminal possession of a pistol (2 stun guns). Plead not guilty. Bond $25K. CT Superior court in New Haven/transfer to Milford Superior Court
Court info from 12/4/19 thru 2/18/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-14 (2/24-3/13/25) reference post #731 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-37
3/14/25 Friday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial with jury selection continues on Monday, 3/17/25.
3/17/25 Monday, Trial Day 16: No info available. Trial with jury selection continues on Tuesday, 3/18/25.

 

[Seattle1]

Marissa Alter
@MarissaAlter


JUST IN: Jury selection is complete in Jose Morales’ upcoming murder trial. The final of four alternates was chosen this morning. Jury selection began 2/25 with the 12th juror being picked on 3/12. Evidence starts at Milford Superior Court on 4/7.
@News12CT




11:41 AM · Mar 18, 2025

 

[Seattle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1902094807666979316

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - thanks for that info. Do you have access to the court site? Are they going to select another juror - or ?? And it was mentioned above a status hearing in 2 weeks - any dates for that? TIA if you can help me!

 

[Seattle1]

Activity:

Jury Trial

Next Court Date:

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3/27/2025 10:00 AM​

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Information is accurate as of March 19, 2025 05:13 AM

Pending Criminal/Motor Vehicle - Search By Defendant Name

www.jud2.ct.gov

 

[Niner]

Activity:

Jury Trial

Next Court Date:

[td]
3/27/2025 10:00 AM

[/td]​

Information is accurate as of March 19, 2025 05:13 AM

Pending Criminal/Motor Vehicle - Search By Defendant Name

www.jud2.ct.gov

Thanks!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

In the official information charging Morales, Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein said Morales struck Holloway "multiple times in the head and torso with an instrument that created several round shaped marks that measured approximately one inch in diameter, severely fracturing her skull and causing other blunt force injuries which resulted in her death.

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[Cloudydiamond]

In the official information charging Morales, Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein said Morales struck Holloway "multiple times in the head and torso with an instrument that created several round shaped marks that measured approximately one inch in diameter, severely fracturing her skull and causing other blunt force injuries which resulted in her death.

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Sounds like a hammer to me. How awful.

 

[Niner]

MSN

March 20, 2025
MILFORD — Jury selection in the case of a New Haven man charged with beating the mother of his infant child to death in Ansonia more than five years ago will resume Monday after two people picked to serve during a trial next month dropped out.
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But a regular juror and one of the alternates has since dropped out, Morales' defense lawyer Edward Gavin said Wednesday.

Court officials said potential jurors would be called back in for the case Monday, March 24. The trial, before Judge Shari A. Murphy, is scheduled from April 7 to May 7.