Drew Peterson's Trial *FIFTH WEEK* part one

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In Session:Judge Burmila takes the bench. Prosecutor Connor says that before the jury comes in, there are a couple of issues that need to be handled. The first issue is some demonstrative aids that the defense hopes to use, but to which the State objects. One of these demonstratives is entitled “Slip and Fall Dynamics”; according to Connor, it has no relevance to this case. Meczyk responds: “With all due respect, this is a meritless objection . . . this is only a demonstrative assistant; that’s all this is.”

 

[katydid23]

Prosecutor: defense illustration of a slip and fall shows someone walking on a sidewalk, no tub, no bathroom #DrewPeterson

 

[LaLaw2000]

Oh, good lord! Is this like Jose's big board? The prosecution could not use demonstrative aids, so say no to the defense.

JMO

 

[katydid23]

@StacyStClair: #drewpeterson prosecutors say defense exhibits are "out of context" and would force them to bring in Savio bathtub to counter.

 

[LaLaw2000]

@StacyStClair: #drewpeterson prosecutors say defense exhibits are "out of context" and would force them to bring in Savio bathtub to counter.

Ha!

Good for the prosecutor!

 

[katydid23]

#drewpeterson judge allows most exhibits, despite strenuous argument from Glasgow, who said the exhibits were extremely prejudicial....

 

[katydid23]

In Session Judge Burmila rules that one of the defense demonstrative exhibits will be banned. He allows the other one, however. A third exhibit will be allowed, after all the test and other additive material has been removed. Glasgow addresses the bench: “This demonstrates a woman whose hands are in front of her as she falls backward . . . there’s nothing around this woman that she’s going to strike; she’s falling in free space. She couldn’t create the velocity to create this injury. This is so out of context . . . this is so far out from anything involved in the State that it would be so prejudicial . . . I would just ask the Court to reconsider its ruling, based on that.” Judge: “It seems to me that you’re aptly able to cross-examine the expert . . . no one will be allowed to argue that this is a depiction of what happened to Ms. Savio; it’s a demonstration about falling, not about Ms. Savio . . . if that opens the door to something you want to try to avail the jury of during rebuttal, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it . . . this is only the dynamic of a fall. If the cross-examination reveals it didn’t happen in this particular fall, then the expert will be damaged by that.”

 

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#drewpeterson Judge says exhibit will only demonstrate falling, not Savio falling.

Joliet_HN: Burmila, on fall diagram: No one is going to be allowed to argue... that this is a depctiion of what happened to Ms.Savio #DrewPeterson

KaraOko: Prosecution wants to take a break to fax documents/speak to Dr. Case - defense will do their direct, then break after.

 

[fifteen89]

In Session:Judge Burmila takes the bench. Prosecutor Connor says that before the jury comes in, there are a couple of issues that need to be handled. The first issue is some demonstrative aids that the defense hopes to use, but to which the State objects. One of these demonstratives is entitled “Slip and Fall Dynamics”; according to Connor, it has no relevance to this case. Meczyk responds: “With all due respect, this is a meritless objection . . . this is only a demonstrative assistant; that’s all this is.”

BBM
Hmmmmmm....why am I suddenly reminded of the saying "it takes one to know one" ???

 

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RT @StacyStClair: #drewpeterson jury sitting in chromatic order: red clothing, white clothing, blue clothing, red, white, blue, red, white, blue.

[ Pretty soon they are going to be writing things out with letters on their shirts...]

 

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First up for defense - Dr. Jeffrey Jentsen, a forensic pathologist. Ralph Meczyk leads direct.

defense calls pathologist Jeffrey Jentzen as its first witness. The battle of the pathology experts begins now.
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KaraOko: CORRECTION: Dr. Jeffry Jentzen; going over career, certifications.

 

[katydid23]

#DrewPeterson witness Jentzen is directory of pathology at the University of Michigan medical school, one of the top 10 medical school in US...

[ He is still a hired gun for the defense..,.imo]

 

[katydid23]

jurors are learning of Jentzen's qualifications. They're being shown his 29-page resume.
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InSession: #drewpeterson Dr. Jentzen is the Dir. of Autopsy Serv. @ U. of Mich; he was the chief med. examiner in Milwaukee until '08

 

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In Session Glasgow requests to be allowed to take a photograph of the exhibit in question, to be sent to prosecution expert Dr. Mary Case. “We didn’t get this until yesterday afternoon. If I can get a chance to FAX this to her, we can get an answer, and we’ll be ready to go right away.” Judge: “You don’t want the witness to start until you’ve spoken to Dr. Case?” Glasgow compromises, says that he can wait until after the direct examination to contact Dr. Case. With that, the judge sends for the jury.

In Session The jurors have entered the courtroom. Attorney Ralph Meczyk calls the first defense witness of the day: Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen. He is a forensic pathologist. “Have you reached an opinion as to the cause and manner of the death of Kathleen Savio?” “I have reached an opinion.” Without stating his opinion, the witness goes over his medical and professional background that qualifies him to form such an opinion.

In Session Dr. Jentzen continues to go over his educational and professional background. He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Michigan and Wisconsin. He is board-certified in the fields of anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology.

In Session “I’m the Director of Autopsy and Forensic Services at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor.” He claims this is rated as one of the top ten medical schools in this country. Until 2008, he was the chief medical examiner in Milwaukee.

[ Sounds like this guy is going to do some damage...]

 

[Livingthedream]

This demonstration will be another giant blow to the defense (IMO). As I said before, when one goes into a bath tub, you brace yourself with one arm (holding the tile ledge) while using one leg at a time to get in.

In order for one to fall, you would literally need to leap into the tub. Not a chance KS fell unless she indeed did a running leap into it.

 

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"I think she probably slipped,"said.Dr. Jentzen at #drewpeterson pretrial hearing Feb 2010 - ["think" "probably" ?]

 

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In Session The defense shows an exhibit to the prosecution. It is then shown to the witness. “This is a copy of my . . .” Objection/Sustained. “Is that a copy of your resume, or a summary of your accomplishments?” “Yes.” “It’s approximately 29 pages long?” “That’s correct.” But before the C.V. can be projected, the State asks for a sidebar.

In Session The sidebar ends. “Besides being a board certified pathologist, do you hold any other degrees?’ “Yes, I have a PhD in the history of science from the University of Wisconsin.” His dissertation for that degree was on the history of death investigation in the United States during the 20th Century.

In Session He has previously been the president and the chairman of the board of NAME (the National Association of Medical Examiners). He has also authored one textbook in the field of forensic pathology.
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In Session In addition to his textbook, he has written several articles in his field. He names a few that might have special connection with the Peterson case.

 

[Bravo]

"I think she probably slipped,"said.Dr. Jentzen at #drewpeterson pretrial hearing Feb 2010 - ["think" "probably" ?]

LOL Seems he doesn't want to fully commit his opinion.

 

[katydid23]

Jentzen has co-authored reports w/ Dr. Mary Case (who previously testified for prosecution) on head/neck injuries & shaken baby syndrome.

 

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Jentzen has performed "almost 100" autopsies on drowning victims.
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bjlutz: Jentzen has been a forensic pathologist for 25 years. He's performed 7,000-8,000 autopsies. Supervised "two to three times that number."

{ Alright already----get to the expert testimony...:waiting:]