Still Missing CT - Vanessa Morales, 1, missing after mother found deceased, Ansonia, 28 Nov 2019 *arrest* #2
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Woman's Voice Heard in 911 Call: Patrol Officer
A patrol officer took the stand and testified about the 911 calls related to the murder case of Jose Morales. The officer mentioned hearing a woman's voice in the background of the male's first 911 call. The officer called the number back several times but had no success.
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CT v. Jose Morales: Pivotal Moments From Day 1
Christine Holloway's neighbor and coworker testified as police noted Jose Morales' changing story after Holloway's disappearance. (4/11/25)
CT v. Jose Morales: Pivotal Moments From Day 1
Christine Holloway's neighbor and coworker testified as police noted Jose Morales' changing story after Holloway's disappearance.
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CT v. Jose Morales: Pivotal Moments From Day 2
Mira Watkins, a clothes bin worker found a Diaper Genie covered in a red substance and a letter addressed to victim, Christine Holloway. Jose Morales is charged with murder in the death of Holloway. The couple's daughter, 1, is missing. (4/11/25)
CT v. Jose Morales: Pivotal Moments From Day 2
Mira Watkins, a clothes bin worker found a Diaper Genie covered in a red substance and a letter addressed to victim, Christine Holloway.
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and here is an article (instead of videos) for Day 5
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911 call made by murder suspect presented to jurors on day 5 of trial
On day 5 of the Jose Morales murder trial, a 911 call made by Morales was presented to Jurors.
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Here's a better article from Day 5 - at least it has all the witnesses who testified.
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Police, Landlord, Ansonia Witness Testify At Day Five Of Jose Morales…
ANSONIA – Day five of the people versus Jose Morales began Friday with testimony about a 911 call from Morales’ cell phone to city police just before 2…
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Monday, April 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 9:30am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25)
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-4 (4/7-4/10/25) reference post #777 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-39
4/11/25 Friday, Trial Day 5: *A Juror was dismissed in the Morales trial after it was brought to the attention of prosecutors that he’s related to an officer that testified today. During jury selection, the juror disclosed they had a cousin who was a police officer, but the officer was not on the witness list.
State witnesses: Ansonia Officer Jacquieline Troesser was working in dispatch (911 call played). Officer Clifford responded to 911 call. Patrick Rowley [saw Morales standing by the corner of house by garage]. Christopher Picariello, [Holloway’s landlord]. Laurie Picariello [Christopher's mother]. Ansonia detective Jonathan Troesser [he helped track down surveillance video]. The jury was shown a 16-minute long video with footage from residential & commercial surveillance cameras from Cottage Street, Mott Street, Elm Street, Main Street (all in Ansonia), Division Street in Derby, & Derby Avenue in Derby.
*The state is expected to call witnesses Monday, Tuesday & possibly Wednesday. Once the state rests, the defense has the opportunity to call their own witnesses. Judge Shari E. Murphy said it’s not known yet whether the defense will call witnesses.
Trial continues on Monday, 4/14/25.
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ 9:30am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25)
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-4 (4/7-4/10/25) reference post #777 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-39
4/11/25 Friday, Trial Day 5: *A Juror was dismissed in the Morales trial after it was brought to the attention of prosecutors that he’s related to an officer that testified today. During jury selection, the juror disclosed they had a cousin who was a police officer, but the officer was not on the witness list.
State witnesses: Ansonia Officer Jacquieline Troesser was working in dispatch (911 call played). Officer Clifford responded to 911 call. Patrick Rowley [saw Morales standing by the corner of house by garage]. Christopher Picariello, [Holloway’s landlord]. Laurie Picariello [Christopher's mother]. Ansonia detective Jonathan Troesser [he helped track down surveillance video]. The jury was shown a 16-minute long video with footage from residential & commercial surveillance cameras from Cottage Street, Mott Street, Elm Street, Main Street (all in Ansonia), Division Street in Derby, & Derby Avenue in Derby.
*The state is expected to call witnesses Monday, Tuesday & possibly Wednesday. Once the state rests, the defense has the opportunity to call their own witnesses. Judge Shari E. Murphy said it’s not known yet whether the defense will call witnesses.
Trial continues on Monday, 4/14/25.
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“The whole ride here you didn’t talk about your 1‑year-old daughter missing,”
“We’re worried about a 1‑year-old child who has zero control over her life. Zero.” He said that he and Holloway weren’t “that close.”
“We have a baby, but it’s not like she’s my girlfriend girlfriend,” Morales said.
“I told my father I went to see Christine?” Morales said, repeating what the detectives said. “You wrote that down?” he said, leaning forward across the interview table as if trying to read the detective’s notepad.
“We’re trying to find your one-year-old kid and some of this information isn’t adding up, it’s not making sense,” Adcox said.
“OK, so take me home,” Morales responded, then stood up.
“We want to find your daughter,” Adcox said, again. There’s a pause, then Morales said “OK, let’s find her.”
“This is crazy,” Morales said.
“You know why we want your clothes, right?,” an officer said. “You know.”
“Morales couldn’t walk out of the Ansonia Police Department at 4:35 or 5 o’clock in the morning on Tuesday the third, absent providing his cell phone and clothes to the officers, is that fair?” Gavin asked.
“He was free to leave at anytime that he wished is my understanding, but again, I was not part of that interview.” Harte said.
“He was free to leave as long as he provided his clothes and his cell phone, is that fair?” Gavin asked. “Your stupid
is mad because I told you to keep an eye open because I dropped a pill in the house. F*** you, I just care for Vanessa. “This stupid relationship is done.”
“Then my question became, ‘If the diaper bag is here, then where is Vanessa?’”
The trial is scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. April 15.
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“We’re worried about a 1‑year-old child who has zero control over her life. Zero.” He said that he and Holloway weren’t “that close.”
“We have a baby, but it’s not like she’s my girlfriend girlfriend,” Morales said.
“I told my father I went to see Christine?” Morales said, repeating what the detectives said. “You wrote that down?” he said, leaning forward across the interview table as if trying to read the detective’s notepad.
“We’re trying to find your one-year-old kid and some of this information isn’t adding up, it’s not making sense,” Adcox said.
“OK, so take me home,” Morales responded, then stood up.
“We want to find your daughter,” Adcox said, again. There’s a pause, then Morales said “OK, let’s find her.”
“This is crazy,” Morales said.
“You know why we want your clothes, right?,” an officer said. “You know.”
“Morales couldn’t walk out of the Ansonia Police Department at 4:35 or 5 o’clock in the morning on Tuesday the third, absent providing his cell phone and clothes to the officers, is that fair?” Gavin asked.
“He was free to leave at anytime that he wished is my understanding, but again, I was not part of that interview.” Harte said.
“He was free to leave as long as he provided his clothes and his cell phone, is that fair?” Gavin asked. “Your stupid
is mad because I told you to keep an eye open because I dropped a pill in the house. F*** you, I just care for Vanessa. “This stupid relationship is done.”“Then my question became, ‘If the diaper bag is here, then where is Vanessa?’”
The trial is scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. April 15.
Jury Shown Morales Interrogation Video On Day Six Of Murder Trial
ANSONIA – During an interview the morning after Christine Holloway was found beaten to death in her residence on Myrtle Avenue, detectives repeatedly…
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MORALES TRIAL-- there appears to be some issue in the trial. We were supposed to take a 15 min break this morning, which instead went right into the 1pm lunch hour. We were supposed to then resume at 2pm but so far, nothing.
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11:31 AM · Apr 14, 2025
We are back. It's still unclear what led to this holdup. All the judge said is that we are pausing testimony of the witness this morning, an Ansonia police lieutenant, due to scheduling issues, and he'll be recalled later in the week.
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MORALES TRIAL--We have not started yet for today, Day 6. Courtroom just opened. Marshal previously said to expect a 10:30am start or so.
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Looks like that's been bumped up. We are about to get underway.
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7:21 AM · Apr 14, 2025
JOSE MORALES TRIAL: As we start the second week of Jose Morales’ murder trial in the Dec. 2019 beating death of his girlfriend Christine Holloway, whom he had a daughter with, here’s a wrap of what the jury heard and saw during the first week.
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6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
The trial began with testimony from Holloway’s boss who called police for a welfare check after Holloway failed to show up for work. The jury then heard the first police contact with Morales and saw body cam footage of police kicking in the door of Holloway’s home.
@News12CT
6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
Day two focused on bloody evidence found in clothing donation bins not far from Holloway’s home including a diaper genie, bloody towel, baby items and mail addressed to Holloway. The jury also saw the first photos of Holloway naked and slumped over in her bathtub.
@News12CT
6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
Day three began with more gruesome crime scene photos and testimony about the large open wound to Holloway’s head, skull fragments in the tub & round bruises on her body. The jury also heard about a trash bag with blood found in the trunk of Morales’ car.
@News12CT
6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
Day four centered on testing of all the presumptive blood stains in Holloway’s home & the items in the donation bins. DNA experts said all matched Holloway’s DNA. Morales’ DNA was found on non-stained areas of stained items—like XXXL t-shirts and the garbage bag.
@News12CT
6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
Day five included witnesses who contradicted Morales’ story to police—that he hadn’t seen Holloway or Vanessa in days. A witness, security camera footage and a 911 call made from Morales’ phone in Holloway’s home just before her death placed Morales at the crime scene.
@News12CT
6:37 AM · Apr 14, 2025
Also of note—three jurors were excused last week. The first began before testimony even started on day 1 due to a sudden scheduling conflict, the reason for the second wasn’t given on the record and the third was due a witness being a second cousin.
@News12CT
6:51 AM · Apr 14, 2025
All were replaced by alternate jurors, leaving one alternate remaining. The trial is expected to last about a month.
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6:53 AM · Apr 14, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 10am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25)
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-5 (4/7-4/11/25) reference post #788 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/14/25 Monday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: Ansonia Detective Sergeant James Frolish. Judge paused testimony of this witness will be called later. The prosecution played video footage of his interview with Ansonia police Detective Stephen Adcox. Detective Brian Harte.
*The state is expected to call witnesses Monday, Tuesday & possibly Wednesday. Once the state rests, the defense has the opportunity to call their own witnesses. Judge Shari E. Murphy said it’s not known yet whether the defense will call witnesses.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 4/15/25.
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 10am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25)
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-5 (4/7-4/11/25) reference post #788 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/14/25 Monday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: Ansonia Detective Sergeant James Frolish. Judge paused testimony of this witness will be called later. The prosecution played video footage of his interview with Ansonia police Detective Stephen Adcox. Detective Brian Harte.
*The state is expected to call witnesses Monday, Tuesday & possibly Wednesday. Once the state rests, the defense has the opportunity to call their own witnesses. Judge Shari E. Murphy said it’s not known yet whether the defense will call witnesses.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 4/15/25.
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Day 7
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Weird - first article says ME testified & the 2nd one does not mention him.... but does mention an FBI agent previously Detective.
On day 7 of trial, jurors shown bodycam video from moment Morales and family are told of murder
On the 7th day of the trial, jurors were shown bodycam video of the moment Jose Morales and his family were told his girlfriend Christine Holloway is dead.
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Jurors see video of Jose Morales talking about missing daughter during police interview
On the sixth day of Jose Morales’ trial, the jury was shown a nearly hour-long video interview from Dec. 3, 2019. Morales is facing charges of murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his 43-year-old girlfriend Christine Holloway. On Monday, Lt. James Frolish with the Ansonia Police...
www.nbcconnecticut.com
Weird - first article says ME testified & the 2nd one does not mention him.... but does mention an FBI agent previously Detective.
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Wednesday, April 16th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 9:30am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25) @ 9:30am
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-6 (4/7-4/14/25) reference post #793 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/15/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: Ansonia Police Lt. James Frolish. Jurors were shown bodycam video of the moment Jose Morales & his family were told his girlfriend Christine Holloway is dead from Dec. 3, 2019. FBI Agent Brian Harte [was employed by the Ansonia Police Dept as a detective]. The medical examiner. Jurors were shown the autopsy report & photos.
*The state has one witness left for tomorrow morning. The defense then gets the chance to start laying out its case. Trial continues on Wednesday, 4/16/25.
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 9:30am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. (thru 5/7/25) @ 9:30am
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-6 (4/7-4/14/25) reference post #793 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/15/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: Ansonia Police Lt. James Frolish. Jurors were shown bodycam video of the moment Jose Morales & his family were told his girlfriend Christine Holloway is dead from Dec. 3, 2019. FBI Agent Brian Harte [was employed by the Ansonia Police Dept as a detective]. The medical examiner. Jurors were shown the autopsy report & photos.
*The state has one witness left for tomorrow morning. The defense then gets the chance to start laying out its case. Trial continues on Wednesday, 4/16/25.
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Here's another article on Day 8
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April 16, 2025
ANSONIA – Five years after being charged with murdering Christine Holloway, Jose Morales took the witness stand Wednesday and said that two men he didn’t know killed Holloway and kidnapped his 1‑year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales.
Morales testified he was high on PCP and was unable to do anything as he watched a man beat Holloway to death with a crowbar inside her Myrtle Avenue apartment.
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The day ended before prosecutor Howard Stein had a chance to cross examine Morales. That is expected to happen Thursday after Edward Gavin, Morales’ lawyer, finishes his questions.
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The prosecution rested its case Wednesday.
Edward Gavin, the lawyer representing Morales, then asked Judge Shari Murphy to acquit his client. The judge rejected the motion.
Gavin then said Morales wanted to take the stand. The judge asked a series of procedural questions to confirm Morales’ desire to testify.
Morales took the stand at about 2:40 p.m. and testified for about 90 minutes.
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Morales was the second witness to be called by the defense.
The first witness, Yale forensic psychologist Eric Frazer, testified about the long-term effects of PCP on the brain. He said PCP usage can cause a variety of effects, including memory loss and psychotic breaks.
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The prosecution’s final witness, forensic anthropologist Kristen Hartnett-McCann, told the jury in the morning that she had analyzed pieces of Holloway’s skull that were sent to her office. She said Holloway’s skull showed evidence of at least eight blunt force impacts.
Morales Takes Witness Stand In Ansonia Murder Trial
ANSONIA – Five years after being charged with murdering Christine Holloway, Jose Morales took the witness stand Wednesday and said that two men he didn’t…
April 16, 2025
ANSONIA – Five years after being charged with murdering Christine Holloway, Jose Morales took the witness stand Wednesday and said that two men he didn’t know killed Holloway and kidnapped his 1‑year-old daughter, Vanessa Morales.
Morales testified he was high on PCP and was unable to do anything as he watched a man beat Holloway to death with a crowbar inside her Myrtle Avenue apartment.
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The day ended before prosecutor Howard Stein had a chance to cross examine Morales. That is expected to happen Thursday after Edward Gavin, Morales’ lawyer, finishes his questions.
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The prosecution rested its case Wednesday.
Edward Gavin, the lawyer representing Morales, then asked Judge Shari Murphy to acquit his client. The judge rejected the motion.
Gavin then said Morales wanted to take the stand. The judge asked a series of procedural questions to confirm Morales’ desire to testify.
Morales took the stand at about 2:40 p.m. and testified for about 90 minutes.
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Morales was the second witness to be called by the defense.
The first witness, Yale forensic psychologist Eric Frazer, testified about the long-term effects of PCP on the brain. He said PCP usage can cause a variety of effects, including memory loss and psychotic breaks.
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The prosecution’s final witness, forensic anthropologist Kristen Hartnett-McCann, told the jury in the morning that she had analyzed pieces of Holloway’s skull that were sent to her office. She said Holloway’s skull showed evidence of at least eight blunt force impacts.
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Thursday, April 17th:
*Trial continues (Day 9) (@ 10am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. Prosecutors rested their case on 4/16/25. Defense started their case on 4/16/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-7 (4/7-4/15/25) reference post #795 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/16/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 8: State witnesses: Forensic anthropologist Kristen Hartnett-McCann [she had analyzed pieces of Holloway’s skull that were sent to her office. She said Holloway’s skull showed evidence of at least eight blunt force impacts].
*Prosecutors rested their case.
Defense witnesses: Yale forensic psychologist Eric Frazer [testified about the long-term effects of PCP on the brain. He said PCP usage can cause a variety of effects, including memory loss & psychotic breaks]. Jose Morales. Trial continues on Thursday, 4/17/25.
*Trial continues (Day 9) (@ 10am 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.] 3/18/25 4 alternates selected. 2 jurors (1 juror & 1 alternate have dropped out as of 3/20/25. Final jury selection on 3/25/25.
Jury: 12 jurors & 4 alternates. 4/7/25: 2 jurors excused – now 12 jurors & 2 alternates. 4/11/25: 1 juror dismissed – now 12 jurors & 1 alternates.
Trial began on 4/7/25. Prosecutors rested their case on 4/16/25. Defense started their case on 4/16/25.
Superior Court Judge Shari Murphy. Prosecutor Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein & Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso & 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 1-19 (2/24-3/25/25) & Trial Day 1-7 (4/7-4/15/25) reference post #795 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-ansonia-28-nov-2019-arrest-2.490240/page-40
4/16/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 8: State witnesses: Forensic anthropologist Kristen Hartnett-McCann [she had analyzed pieces of Holloway’s skull that were sent to her office. She said Holloway’s skull showed evidence of at least eight blunt force impacts].
*Prosecutors rested their case.
Defense witnesses: Yale forensic psychologist Eric Frazer [testified about the long-term effects of PCP on the brain. He said PCP usage can cause a variety of effects, including memory loss & psychotic breaks]. Jose Morales. Trial continues on Thursday, 4/17/25.
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