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GUILTY FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & son, Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
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Thursday, July 18th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 4) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/22/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
*Jury Selection continues (Day 4) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/22/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
8 minute video - good 3D by Court TV:
7/17/19 FL v. AMATO: 3D CRIME SCENE WALK-THROUGH
https://www.courttv.com/title/7-17-19-fl-v-amato-3d-crime-scene-walk-through/
7/17/19 FL v. AMATO: 3D CRIME SCENE WALK-THROUGH
https://www.courttv.com/title/7-17-19-fl-v-amato-3d-crime-scene-walk-through/
Grant Amato Trial: Jury Selection Drags Over Death Penalty Question
PUBLISHED 6:51 AM EDT Jul. 18, 2019 UPDATED 10:00 AM ET Jul. 18, 2019
SANFORD, Fla. — Jury selection continues Thursday in the trial for Grant Amato trial, who is accused of killing his parents and brother in their Chuluota home in January.
So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed.
[...]
PUBLISHED 6:51 AM EDT Jul. 18, 2019 UPDATED 10:00 AM ET Jul. 18, 2019
SANFORD, Fla. — Jury selection continues Thursday in the trial for Grant Amato trial, who is accused of killing his parents and brother in their Chuluota home in January.
So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed.
[...]
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 4h4 hours ago
Part 2 of 2. Challenge by defense. However, it was denied because they couldn’t site a case for why that should be a reason to have that juror dismissed. Second time this has come up. Defense trying to find a case reference for this now. #GrantAmato @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 4h4 hours ago
Part 1 of 2: Interesting scenario came up in death penalty questioning. A juror said they are more inclined to choose death over life with out parole because of the burden life in prison would have on tax payers. @MyNews13 #GrantAmato #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 6h6 hours ago
Judge Jessica Recksiedler was hoping to have about 55 jurors qualify for the selection process. No indication as of now that that number will be lowered. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole #GrantAmato
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 6h6 hours ago
Day 4 of jury selection for #grantamato trial and only two people qualified since 3:30 yesterday. I’m told current official number qualified is now at 27. Death penalty questions continuing now. @mynews13 #News13Seminole
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Friday, July 19th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 5) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/22/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
7/18/19 Day 4 of Jury Selection: So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed. Only two people qualified since 3:30 yesterday (7/17). Current official number qualified is now at 27. Judge Jessica Recksiedler was hoping to have about 55 jurors qualify for the selection process. No indication as of now that that number will be lowered. We are up to 40 qualified people for jury selection. Judge Recksiedler denied a request by the defense to recess at 5 this evening. Death Penalty questions for jury qualifying continues to 7/19.
*Jury Selection continues (Day 5) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/22/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
7/18/19 Day 4 of Jury Selection: So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed. Only two people qualified since 3:30 yesterday (7/17). Current official number qualified is now at 27. Judge Jessica Recksiedler was hoping to have about 55 jurors qualify for the selection process. No indication as of now that that number will be lowered. We are up to 40 qualified people for jury selection. Judge Recksiedler denied a request by the defense to recess at 5 this evening. Death Penalty questions for jury qualifying continues to 7/19.
Grant Amato Trial: Court Gets Pool of 55 Potential Jurors
UPDATED 2:49 PM ET Jul. 19, 2019
SANFORD, Fla. — Jury selection is moving on to the next phase in the trial for Grant Amato, who is accused of killing his parents and brother in their Chuluota home in January.
On Friday afternoon the court finally reached a pool of 55 potential jurors to choose the final jury from, after questioning people all week.
[...]
From this pool of 55 the court will now pick 12 jurors and three alternates, with an eye toward proceeding with opening arguments next week. That final phase of jury selection will take place Monday.
[...]
UPDATED 2:49 PM ET Jul. 19, 2019
SANFORD, Fla. — Jury selection is moving on to the next phase in the trial for Grant Amato, who is accused of killing his parents and brother in their Chuluota home in January.
On Friday afternoon the court finally reached a pool of 55 potential jurors to choose the final jury from, after questioning people all week.
[...]
From this pool of 55 the court will now pick 12 jurors and three alternates, with an eye toward proceeding with opening arguments next week. That final phase of jury selection will take place Monday.
[...]
Watch Live: Man on Trial for Allegedly Killing Family over His Obsession with Call Girl
3:15 pm, July 19th, 2019
Jury selection is underway in Seminole County, Florida in the murder trial of Grant Amato, 29. He killed his mother Margaret Amato, 61, father Chad Amato, 59, and his brother Cody Amato, 31, after they confronted him for stealing about $200,000 to fund an obsession over a Bulgarian call girl. Charges are three counts of first-degree premeditated murder. If convicted, he faces the death penalty. Opening statements are expected Monday, July 22 or Tuesday, July 23.
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3:15 pm, July 19th, 2019
Jury selection is underway in Seminole County, Florida in the murder trial of Grant Amato, 29. He killed his mother Margaret Amato, 61, father Chad Amato, 59, and his brother Cody Amato, 31, after they confronted him for stealing about $200,000 to fund an obsession over a Bulgarian call girl. Charges are three counts of first-degree premeditated murder. If convicted, he faces the death penalty. Opening statements are expected Monday, July 22 or Tuesday, July 23.
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Monday, July 22nd:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 6) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/23/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
7/18/19 Day 4 of Jury Selection: So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed. Only two people qualified since 3:30 yesterday (7/17). Current official number qualified is now at 27. Judge Jessica Recksiedler was hoping to have about 55 jurors qualify for the selection process. No indication as of now that that number will be lowered. We are up to 40 qualified people for jury selection. Judge Recksiedler denied a request by the defense to recess at 5 this evening. Death Penalty questions for jury qualifying continues to 7/19.
7/19 Day 5 of Jury Selection: Jury selection continues. Friday afternoon the court finally reached a pool of 55 potential jurors to choose the final jury from, after questioning people all week. From this pool of 55 the court will now pick 12 jurors & 3 alternates, with an eye toward proceeding with opening arguments next week. That final phase of jury selection will take place Monday, 7/22.
*Jury Selection continues (Day 6) (@ 1:30pm ET) – FL – Chad Amato (59) father, Margaret Ann (61) mother & Cody Winston (31) bro (Jan. 25, 2019, Choluota) - *Grant Tiernan Amato (29) arrested & charged (1/26/19) & arraigned (3/26/19) with 3 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. $750K bond granted (4/25/19). DA will seek DP.
Trial set for 7/23/19. Jury selection started 7/15/19.
Court hearings from 1/28/19 thru 6/19/19 reference post #51 here:
FL – Chad, 59, Margaret, 61, & Cody Amato, 31, fatally shot by other son, Chuluota, 25 Jan 2019
7/15/19 Day 1 of Jury Selection. Judge Recksiedler estimated jury selection could take the rest of this week, with the actual trial taking an additional week. If Amato is convicted, the second phase of the trial — when the jury would determine whether they would recommend the death penalty — would begin Aug. 12. Jury selection continues on 7/16.
7/16/19 Day 2 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues on 7/17.
7/17/19 Day 3 of Jury Selection. Jury selection continues to 7/18.
7/18/19 Day 4 of Jury Selection: So far, the court is struggling to find jurors willing to recommend the death penalty if needed. Only two people qualified since 3:30 yesterday (7/17). Current official number qualified is now at 27. Judge Jessica Recksiedler was hoping to have about 55 jurors qualify for the selection process. No indication as of now that that number will be lowered. We are up to 40 qualified people for jury selection. Judge Recksiedler denied a request by the defense to recess at 5 this evening. Death Penalty questions for jury qualifying continues to 7/19.
7/19 Day 5 of Jury Selection: Jury selection continues. Friday afternoon the court finally reached a pool of 55 potential jurors to choose the final jury from, after questioning people all week. From this pool of 55 the court will now pick 12 jurors & 3 alternates, with an eye toward proceeding with opening arguments next week. That final phase of jury selection will take place Monday, 7/22.
LIVE at this link:
Watch Live: Man on Trial for Allegedly Killing Family over His Obsession with Call Girl
8:45 AM - Lawyers debating motions with judge
Soon - Jury selection continues
Later today (hopefully) - Opening statements
Jury selection expected to wrap up in Grant Amato triple murder trial
Watch Live: Man on Trial for Allegedly Killing Family over His Obsession with Call Girl
8:45 AM - Lawyers debating motions with judge
Soon - Jury selection continues
Later today (hopefully) - Opening statements
Jury selection expected to wrap up in Grant Amato triple murder trial
Law & Crime NetworkVerified account @LawCrimeNetwork 21s21 seconds ago
#GrantAmato - Lunch break in jury selection. When court resumes at 1:20 the questioning of the 55 potential jurors will continue.
#GrantAmato - Lunch break in jury selection. When court resumes at 1:20 the questioning of the 55 potential jurors will continue.
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 7m7 minutes ago
We have gotten through 27 of 54 potential jurors (#55 is out sick today) answering generic background questions by Judge Recksiedler for the #GrantAmato trial. Court is now at a recess for lunch. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
We have gotten through 27 of 54 potential jurors (#55 is out sick today) answering generic background questions by Judge Recksiedler for the #GrantAmato trial. Court is now at a recess for lunch. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 1h1 hour ago
28 people when asked if they have been a victim to a crime stand. 14 people say they have been accused of a crime. #GrantAmato #JurySelection @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 2h2 hours ago
One potential juror (Oviedo resident) when asked says he has a bias towards the defendant and believes his previous bias would be skewed. He says he has an opinion already and would need to be swayed otherwise. @MyNews13 #GrantAmato #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 2h2 hours ago
Judge Recksiedler asks 55 potential jurors if they know anyone who can be called in to the courtroom from potential people to testify. Four people say they know at least one person on the list @MyNews13 One is a former police officer who states, "I am impartial." #GrantAmato
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 3h3 hours ago
Due to the large number of people participating in jury selection the courtroom has essentially had to do a 180 for everyone to face people coming in. 55 coming in to fill the rows. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole #GrantAmato
Michael Williams @michaeldamianw 16m16 minutes ago
We’ve recessed for lunch. Jury selection still ongoing. Prosecutors tell me it’s likely opening arguments will be pushed to tomorrow.
Jury selection is interesting - at this LIVE link:
https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/
We’ve recessed for lunch. Jury selection still ongoing. Prosecutors tell me it’s likely opening arguments will be pushed to tomorrow.
Jury selection is interesting - at this LIVE link:
https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/
Law & Crime NetworkVerified account @LawCrimeNetwork 1m1 minute ago
#GrantAmato - Jury selection is getting ready to resume. On Friday the judge told attorneys to be prepared with opening statements today. Not sure that's going to happen. You can watch jury selection LIVE here: https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/ …
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 3m3 minutes ago
Getting ready to resume the #GrantAmato trial jury selection. Public Defender Jeff Dowdy speaking with Grant before potential jurors are brought back in. Any moment we will resume. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
#GrantAmato - Jury selection is getting ready to resume. On Friday the judge told attorneys to be prepared with opening statements today. Not sure that's going to happen. You can watch jury selection LIVE here: https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/ …
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 3m3 minutes ago
Getting ready to resume the #GrantAmato trial jury selection. Public Defender Jeff Dowdy speaking with Grant before potential jurors are brought back in. Any moment we will resume. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 31m31 minutes ago
When asked by the state if anyone is going to require an eye witness or video evidence to feel certain about a crime. One man asked a question, but also states its tough to convict someone in 1st degree murder with no "concrete" evidence. #GrantAmato @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 2h2 hours ago
First question to the group for #GrantAmatoTrial by prosecution is: Does anyone have any concerns would you find it uncomfortable to decide if someone is guilty or not of a crime? @MyNews13 #News13Seminole. One juror admits to feeling doubt, "What if I get it wrong?"
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 2h2 hours ago
Judge Reckseidler announces we may go late tonight so that a jury can be seated for the #GrantAmato Trial. Hope is trial will begin tomorrow. Prosecution is now asking questions to potential jurors. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole.
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 3h3 hours ago
Juror #24 for #GrantAmato trial was brought in to answer questions by the state. He mentioned that he has a prejudice to this case. Juror 24 says he is not sure if he can remove his bias and remain impartial. Juror 24 will be removed for cause without any objections. @MyNews13
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 14m14 minutes ago
Defense team for #GrantAmato currently asking every potential juror (54) if they are a gun owner, thoughts on the second amendment, stockpiling ammunition, and gun regulation. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 1h1 hour ago
Defense is getting ready to ask questions to jurors now for the #GrantAmato trial. Public Defender Jared Shapiro says his questions will go @ least 60-90 minutes. He asks if we can stop after questions since this can go on for hours. As of now judge doesn't want to stop.@MyNews13
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 5m5 minutes ago
We are in a recess now for #GrantAmato jury selection. Prosecutors and defense will be back about 715 to start finalizing a jury. Judge has made it clear she wants it done tonight. Stay tuned to @MyNews13 for updates. Jurors will be notified by phone tonight.
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 23m23 minutes ago
The defense team for #GrantAmato is done asking questions to potential jurors. Judge Recksiedler informs everyone they will be notified by phone if they are excused or not. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 5m5 minutes ago
Judge Recksiedler has issued another 20 minute recess. After that she wants a jury for the #GrantAmato trial finalized. A motion by the defense to recess for the night was denied. We are getting a final jury tonight. @MyNews13 Now in another recess. (20 minutes)
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 7m7 minutes ago
Judge Recksiedler does not seem to be backing down on her stance to finalize a jury tonight. She has offered another 15 minute recess. Defense and State both would like to recess to spend more time evaluating who they want on the #GrantAmato jury. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 9m9 minutes ago
State now telling the judge they are not ready to proceed with jury selection. They say they have not gone through all the people yet. However Judge Recksiedler says jury will be done tonight. Public Defender Jeff Dowdy is asking to recess for the night. @MyNews13
- Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 10m10 minutes ago
Court is now back in session for #GrantAmato jury selection. The state and defense will now discuss who should be the 12 jurors and 3 alternates for this case. Judge Recksiedler explaining to both sides how she wants to handle this procedure. @MyNews13 #News13Seminole
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 3m3 minutes ago
A jury has been chosen for #GrantAmato trial. We begin tomorrow at 930 tomorrow morning. Jury breakdown coming up in a few. @MyNews13
Law & Crime NetworkVerified account @LawCrimeNetwork 12s12 seconds ago
#GrantAmato - The jury has been chosen. Judge Recksiedler kept everyone there until a jury was chosen tonight. Openings tomorrow morning 9:30. #crazyforcamgirltrial https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/ …
A jury has been chosen for #GrantAmato trial. We begin tomorrow at 930 tomorrow morning. Jury breakdown coming up in a few. @MyNews13
Law & Crime NetworkVerified account @LawCrimeNetwork 12s12 seconds ago
#GrantAmato - The jury has been chosen. Judge Recksiedler kept everyone there until a jury was chosen tonight. Openings tomorrow morning 9:30. #crazyforcamgirltrial https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/grant-amato/watch-live-man-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-family-over-his-obsession-with-call-girl/ …
Law & Crime NetworkVerified account @LawCrimeNetwork 2m2 minutes ago
#GrantAmato - Jury breakdown: 2 men, 10 women
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 53s53 seconds ago
10 women and 2 men will be on the jury for the #GrantAmato trial, 8 of the 12 are parents. @MyNews13
#GrantAmato - Jury breakdown: 2 men, 10 women
Spectrum News Asher Wildman @AsherWildman13 53s53 seconds ago
10 women and 2 men will be on the jury for the #GrantAmato trial, 8 of the 12 are parents. @MyNews13
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