GUILTY FL - Barry Schmalbach, 56, last seen leaving Cruisers Bar, Cape Coral, 19 July 2023 *reward*

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So he could get life huh?
07/19/20231. SECOND DEGREE MURDER Statute: 782.04(2) Felony - First, Punishable by Life06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:1 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202310. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:10 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202311. SECOND DEGREE MURDER Statute: 782.04(2) Felony - First, Punishable by Life06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:11 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202312. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE Statute: 918.13 Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:12 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202313. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:13 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
04/04/202414. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:14 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202315. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:15 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202316. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:16 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202317. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:17 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202318. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:18 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202319. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:19 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20232. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE Statute: 918.13 Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:2 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202320. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:20 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20233. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:3 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20234. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:4 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20235. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:5 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20236. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:6 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20237. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:7 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20238. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:8 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20239. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:9 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
 
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So he could get life huh?

07/19/20231. SECOND DEGREE MURDER Statute: 782.04(2) Felony - First, Punishable by Life06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:1 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202310. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:10 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202311. SECOND DEGREE MURDER Statute: 782.04(2) Felony - First, Punishable by Life06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:11 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202312. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE Statute: 918.13 Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:12 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202313. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:13 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
04/04/202414. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:14 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202315. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:15 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202316. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:16 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202317. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:17 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202318. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:18 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202319. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:19 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20232. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE Statute: 918.13 Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:2 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/202320. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:20 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20233. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:3 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20234. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:4 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20235. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:5 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20236. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:6 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20237. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:7 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20238. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:8 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
07/19/20239. CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Statute: 817.568(2)(a) Felony - Third Degree06/27/2024 OBTS:3605111256 Sequence:9 Control Number: 24-317491 Arresting Agency:Lee County Sheriff
Looks like there is a pretrial conference today at 1:30 pm. Courtroom 7-B.
 
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NOV 14, 2024
The State expressed frustration with the duration of the case. Prosecutors believe Davis and the defense have had sufficient time to put their case together.

Davis spoke in court on Thursday, saying he thinks things should move along but his attorneys said they need more time.

The judge decided to set a pretrial date on Dec. 19.

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NOV 14, 2024
Davis' attorney says he has not been on the case as long as prosecutors and still needs to interview about 20 witnesses in what's called depositions. Witnesses testify to both sides, which is not open to the public, so the defense and prosecution can question them before a trial.

"I’m ready to prove my innocence and I agree with them that this is taking too long," Davis said. "I think this should be hurried along."

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NOV 14, 2024
Davis' attorney says he has not been on the case as long as prosecutors and still needs to interview about 20 witnesses in what's called depositions. Witnesses testify to both sides, which is not open to the public, so the defense and prosecution can question them before a trial.

"I’m ready to prove my innocence and I agree with them that this is taking too long," Davis said. "I think this should be hurried along."

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They've had plenty of time to go through the depositions. Totally pisses me off!
 
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Does anyone know if Lee County carries live feeds of their court cases?
 
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Next court date ...

12/19/20241:30 PMPretrial Conference - Thompson, Nicholas RCourtroom 7-B
 
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The SAO did say they have an area of interest, but wouldn't elaborate further.

As of now, the trial is set for June 23 but that could change based on if investigators find Schmalbach's body
 
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The SAO did say they have an area of interest, but wouldn't elaborate further.

As of now, the trial is set for June 23 but that could change based on if investigators find Schmalbach's body
Sure, didn't look like Christopher was too talkative this time in court? Maybe they are searching in the right area, I hope.
 
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"If something's happened to Barry, then I was not the last person to talk to him or see him and that is a fact," he told officers, according to the report.

Suspicious scratches, items retrieved from trash

The same day, on July 24, 2023, authorities collected DNA and photographs from Davis.

Authorities reported finding fresh scratches and cuts on Davis' hands, forearms, ankles and shins, which they say he attributed to his cat. Davis told officers he had a Botox procedure done, which they later found he paid for using Schmalbach's credit card.

Police later collected the trash from the communal trash receptacle. Inside, authorities found mail addressed to Schmalbach and a broken iPhone case. They also found remains of shredded credit cards at the condo.

Authorities also traced the use of Schmalbach's credit card in Clewiston days after his disappearance.

Police discovered Davis bought a shovel and a pickaxe from an Ace Hardware store in Clewiston.

An employee told authorities Davis justified the purchase saying he was removing tree roots.

 
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Live trial feed....
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Thanks for the reminder, Mike. Sending virtual support your way & hoping for justice for Barry.
Thanks you....I found a live link to the trial
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"If something's happened to Barry, then I was not the last person to talk to him or see him and that is a fact," he told officers, according to the report.

Suspicious scratches, items retrieved from trash

The same day, on July 24, 2023, authorities collected DNA and photographs from Davis.

Authorities reported finding fresh scratches and cuts on Davis' hands, forearms, ankles and shins, which they say he attributed to his cat. Davis told officers he had a Botox procedure done, which they later found he paid for using Schmalbach's credit card.

Police later collected the trash from the communal trash receptacle. Inside, authorities found mail addressed to Schmalbach and a broken iPhone case. They also found remains of shredded credit cards at the condo.

Authorities also traced the use of Schmalbach's credit card in Clewiston days after his disappearance.

Police discovered Davis bought a shovel and a pickaxe from an Ace Hardware store in Clewiston.

An employee told authorities Davis justified the purchase saying he was removing tree roots.

Live trial link....
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