Elizabeth Johnson Trial - Day 1 - Opening Statements, Thursday, Sept 20

[SWEETPEA123]

i like how the prosecution is using photos ~ excellent :rocker:

 

[leighmarker]

same judge and pros team.....I thought they might mix it up a little, on the other hand these guys already know the story.

 

[wenwe4]

State is now proceeding with opening statements . . . .

within 3 weeks lives of Logan and Gabriel by EJ and TPS. . . . .by the hands of 2 women . . . one woman intent on retalliation and the other woman intent on adoption . . . complete disregard for others involved.

Pictures of Logan and EJ @ hospital just after birth of Gabriel in May 2009. Big trouble first sign came in June 2009. Couple had a fight (argument) EJ went to visit her Grandma and she met TPS in airport saying she wanted to adopt a child as she was unable to conceive any more children. From June -Dec 2009 Logan and EJ lived together in Tempe. In Dec. Logan and EJ had another argument . . . EJ said leave the home and take Gabriel with you . .. he later receives phone call from LE stating he took EJ's child without permission. EJ contacted TS about the adoption.

 

[saba]

Camille Kimball‏@CamilleKimball

After one too many fights, Logan McQueary broke up with #ElizabethJohnson She took #BabyGabriel to Tammi Smith.








1m Pat McReynolds‏@PatMcReynolds

Elizabeth Johnson twice falsely claimed Gabriel was missing. Knew where he was both times. #BabyGabriel

 

[trigger]

IMO she is going to explode. I hope she does.

 

[saba]

IMO she is going to explode. I hope she does.

crying now.

 

[Wishbone]

aw....shes gonna cry cause she made the threat about Gabriel's little blue body and it got read to the jury. I hope she rots!!

 

[saba]

Victoria Evans name used in Miami

 

[borndem]

i like how the prosecution is using photos ~ excellent :rocker:

Agree, Sweetpea! It's a big visual aid in helping the jury organize what happened when. At least it would be a big help to me -- this was 3 years ago!

 

[Shelby1]

I'm not seeing any tears sliding down......

I just want to shake her.


Ooops, never mind, I just saw a real tear....when her lawyer was talking about her.

 

[artsy1]

I wonder which people who know Tammi they are going to call?

Ken Schutt?

Janet Morris?

DeAnn Ayala?

 

[Shelby1]

This lawyer looks like he needs a shower.

 

[Wishbone]

I'm not seeing any tears sliding down......

I just want to shake her.

She turned on the waterworks now, lol.

 

[wonders]

How can Gabe's where abouts not be considered in this case? I don't understand.

 

[wonders]

Oh I don't think the jury is going to like MV.

 

[borndem]

This lawyer looks like he needs a shower.

And a shave but no haircut.

Is he a court-appointed attorney?

 

[wenwe4]

Defense Atty up saying his opening will be very short . .. jurors may not like EJ, he is asking them to focus on the elements charged. Not much of a dispute . . .defense agrees with much if not all of the evidence presented . . . no dispute about the fights, EJ wanted to give Gabriel up for adoption and Logan didn't, no dispute TPS wanted to adopt and forged documents to adopt. No dispute about the timeline of events . . . Dec 18 - 19 2009, EJ left AZ and took Gabriel to Texas. She was entitled to take Gabriel anywhere she wanted . . . no violation of any orders on those dates. On 12/20/09 there was an order entered EJ was ordered to return Gabriel to Logan. EJ was in Texas on that date and failed to give Gabriel to Logan - no dispute. 12/26/09 last date EJ was with Gabriel @ hotel in Texas. There will be no resolution of where Gabriel is in this case. Gabriel's whereabouts . . . 800 lb Gorilla in this case will not be resolved. Just not allowed to speculate about that issue .. . cannot be any partof this case.

12/27/09 - EJ was @ Tornado (?) bus station . she bought 1 bus ticket . . . Gabriel was not with her . . . no dispute about the text EJ sent to Logan saying she killed Gabriel sent 11:53 am. There was a telephone conversation recorded by Logan that gave detail to Logan . . . no dispute from defense. Bus left after texts sent and phone calls made. . . EJ starts her journey to Florida. EJ found in Miami Beach FL . . . . no evidence of baby Gabriel. EJ spoke to police . . . says she didn't kill Gabriel . . . gave him to a couple in a park in San Antonio TX . . . not an issue in this case.

Other pieces of evidence in this case. . . . was she a good mom? other pieces evidence . . was she a good girlfriend to Logan ? Did she say mean things? Did she lie to Logan . . . this case isn't about whether you like EJ or not . . . doesn't matter to the defense atty. Focus on crimes charged as the jurors jobs. Asking jurors not to be distracted . .. . there will be lots of distractions. There will be emotions in this case . . .this isn't about emotions or speculations. Tells jurors they have a duty not to be emotional in this case. Lawyers will complete story . . . witnesses will testify along those lines. Defense is not concerned about those issues or witnesses . . . only one thing elements/evidence in this crime. There may be no questions at all to the witnesses or very few questions. Do not speculate about current status or whereabouts of Gabriel Johnson. Not a case whether you like EJ . .. . when he comes back in closing . . .which will be much longer than opening statements. focus on elements on crimes charged . . . walk thru each element of each crime. each element of each crime. Nothing more or less than that.

 

[Shelby1]

Well. That didn't last long.

 

[trigger]

I hope she realizes what she has done now. She looks scared. Good. I hope she had a bad day so far. JMO

 

[wenwe4]

Court is recessed from Jurors until monday. . . .I am so sorry I missed the Prosecutor's opening . .. got a phone call right after she started.

Judge asks if we are going to play phone calls . . . . do we have transcripts? Had an issue in TPS case. In a perfect world, every recording he want transcripts . . . . there are a couple (ie: 12/27) phone call from between EJ and Logan. Offthe record . . . fade to State seal and audio goes out.