GUILTY FL - Dan Markel, 41, FSU Law Professor, Tallahassee, 18 July 2014 - #9 *arrests*

[Weki]

Two points: I think Willie Meggs (State Attorney for 2nd Judicial District in Fla) was replaced by Jack Campbell, not by GC. So I think Campbell is now the decisionmaker. Also, if there is a trial against CA, a witnesses's (KM's) testimony about their belief that he is guilty, will almost certainly be objected to by CA's attorney and ruled inadmissible. JMO.

Exactly! Speculation is not allowed.

 

[fred&edna]

Can you imagine is SG were to just blurt out "it was the As!" during the sentencing phase like Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men"? Also, I think this case will eventually be picked up for a movie. MOO/IMO

Well, we know the OMDB podcast is tv bound.

Elizabeth Banks to Develop Series Based on Podcast ‘Over My Dead Body’ for WarnerMedia Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)

 

[Rivkah11]

YIKES... You are correct. ... My mistake. ... I guess you can't edit your posts after awhile so I can't change the original post, but I fixed the online timeline: Dan Markel Murder

Excellent way to present correlating events!

 

[vislaw]

Two points: I think Willie Meggs (State Attorney for 2nd Judicial District in Fla) was replaced by Jack Campbell, not by GC. So I think Campbell is now the decisionmaker. Also, if there is a trial against CA, a witnesses's (KM's) testimony about their belief that he is guilty, will almost certainly be objected to by CA's attorney and ruled inadmissible. JMO.

Good find that Jack Campbell calls the shots. Regarding the testimony that KM stated she believes CA is guilty, yes that testimony can't be used to prove CA's guilt and, as I said, the defense will scream bloody murder to keep it out. However, it may be able to be used to impeach KM. The judge might rule it too prejudicial to allow, but I think there's a shot it can come in at some point.

 

[Weki]

Well, we know the OMDB podcast is tv bound.

Elizabeth Banks to Develop Series Based on Podcast ‘Over My Dead Body’ for WarnerMedia Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)

I can't watch these true crime shows. They're so boring to me once I've watched the trial. The trial is far more interesting and the shows seem like hack jobs - overly dramatic and speculative. Besides I already know all the facts and sometimes these shows embellish and it annoys me. Is it just me?

 

[reallybusy]

I can't watch these true crime shows. They're so boring to me once I've watched the trial. The trial is far more interesting and the shows seem like hack jobs - overly dramatic and speculative. Besides I already know all the facts and sometimes these shows embellish and it annoys me. Is it just me?

Me too. An elementary version of what I know.

 

[fred&edna]

I can't watch these true crime shows. They're so boring to me once I've watched the trial. The trial is far more interesting and the shows seem like hack jobs - overly dramatic and speculative. Besides I already know all the facts and sometimes these shows embellish and it annoys me. Is it just me?

I didn't watch Dirty John (nor that other thing related to the Black Dahlia case - title escapes me) but I enjoyed the podcasts.

 

[Wishbone]

They are in the courtroom with video but no sound on Tallahassee Democrat

Watch live: Dan Markel murder trial: Sentencing phase begins for Sigfredo Garcia

 

[clearskies1]

I can't watch these true crime shows. They're so boring to me once I've watched the trial. The trial is far more interesting and the shows seem like hack jobs - overly dramatic and speculative. Besides I already know all the facts and sometimes these shows embellish and it annoys me. Is it just me?

Me too. Although the 20/20 episode on Friday did draw me in.

 

[Gardenista]

SG looks like this is NBD. Doesn't look upset at all.

 

[Gardenista]

I can't watch these true crime shows. They're so boring to me once I've watched the trial. The trial is far more interesting and the shows seem like hack jobs - overly dramatic and speculative. Besides I already know all the facts and sometimes these shows embellish and it annoys me. Is it just me?

I usually like to watch them. Recent shows I've watched on Sarah Stern, Heather Elvis, Mackenzie Lueck and Kelsey Berreth have been decent. My usual complaint is 1 hour is not long enough and I liked the way they did 2 hours on this case.

 

[Weki]

The legal ninjas are in!

 

[Wishbone]

The security around SG is really relaxed, I can't see any. Usually LE sits almost on top of the convict.

 

[Marysmith]

SG looks like this is NBD. Doesn't look upset at all.

He must have been expecting to be convicted though...

 

[Gardenista]

Get your violins out

 

[Wishbone]

He must have been expecting to be convicted though...

IMO He looks resigned to his fate....

 

[YESorNO]

Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
Sigfredo Garcia back in court, jury could decide today life or death in Dan Markel murder @WCTV

Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 3h3 hours ago
We could hear from Luis Rivera again. There’s also a chance we’ll hear from Dan Markel’s family. #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
State intends to argue Markel’s murder was heinous, atrocious and cruel, judge says not sure case law supports that @WCTV


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
Judge also not sure Garcia’s gang activity can be considered as an aggravating factor, unless state can prove some nexus to crime @WCTV


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
Garcia’s attorneys intend to argue he was under mental and emotional duress and his participation was “minor,” expecting to call a mental health expert to stand @WCTV


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
State could call Luis Rivera back to stand, Markel family member to discuss impact of crime @WCTV


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 3h3 hours ago
Judge hoping to finish testimony today, jury likely to deliberate on life or death tomorrow @WCTV


Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 6m6 minutes ago
The jury is back in the courtroom. Now they have to decide if Sigfredo Garcia gets life without parole or death. #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Julie Montanaro WCTV‏Verified account @JulieMontanaroW 2m2 minutes ago
Jury now in jury box, could decide life or death for Sigfredo Garcia by tomorrow @WCTV

 

[dotr]

SG's lawyer dressed wisely in soft, pastel colours, imo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/florida-markel-trial-1.5317948

Markel's family react as the guilty verdict is read in a Tallahassee courtroom on Friday. Markel's family still lives in the Toronto area, where he was born. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

 

[YESorNO]

Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 6m6 minutes ago
Opening statements are now starting. #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 4m4 minutes ago
The state wants jurors to consider premeditation and monetary gain when thinking about the death penalty. #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 2m2 minutes ago
"We talked about mercy in jury selection and that's where we are. That's what we're asking for."- Saam Zangeneh, Garcia's attorney #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 33s33 seconds ago
Garcia's attorneys are saying that Garcia was mentally ill during the crime and that he was an accomplice in the murder. #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27


Jada E. Williams‏ @JadaEWilliams 1m1 minute ago
"All we ask is that you guys be human..."- Zangeneh #MarkelMurderTrialWTXL @abc27

 

[Weki]

Mrs. Markel taking the stand!

Get your tissues ready...