GUILTY FL - Lisa, 26, Zachary, 7, & Savannah Freiberg, 2, murdered, Lutz, 12 May 2008

[joe jones]

http://tbo.com/news/breaking-news/d...cide-suspects-confession-thrown-out-20140317/

and once again we find cops playing fast and loose with the rules which may mean his confession gets thrown out,

they should either have immediately begun Baker act proceedings or allowed him to speak to an attorney,

 

[joe jones]

can't find any updates as to what judge ruled on the suppression or even if hearing is finished

 

[joe jones]

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts...-covington-could-benefit-from-appeals/2169011

defence attys looking at this case to see if it can help with their issues over the suppression of his statements

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts...s-emerges-in-hillsborough-murder-case/2196369

A month before Covington's case is set to go to trial, prosecutors have asked a judge to bar defense attorneys from getting biblical with jurors. In a motion filed late last week, prosecutor Jay Pruner said the public defenders representing Covington should be prohibited from making "any religious arguments to the jury" during the penalty phase, when jurors decide whether to give a defendant the death sentence. That includes using the phrases "a society based on Christian principles" and any reference to "our sins being forgiven by God's mercy"...

A month ago, the same defense attorneys who are representing Covington argued on behalf of Richard McTear Jr., who was accused of murdering his girlfriend's infant son by throwing him onto the side of an interstate in Hillsborough County. During the penalty phase, Assistant Public Defender Theda James asked jurors to spare McTear's life.

"We should leave vengeance to the Lord. It doesn't belong in this courtroom," she said as prosecutors loudly objected... "Pray for forgiveness," she told jurors, who rejected the death penalty for McTear.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/26778152/mothers-day-triple-murder-trial-to-begin

Jury selection begins Tuesday in a gruesome triple murder case that captivated the Bay area years ago.

Edward Covington will go on trial for the 2008 massacre of his girlfriend, Lisa Freiberg and her two children, 7-year-old Zachary and 2-year old Savannah.

 

[LAMARQ]

I've never heard of this case before but will be following and hope justice comes to that poor family. This crime was horrific.

 

[Jewels53]

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 13m13 minutes ago
#EdwardCovington trial starting. @abcactionnews and @MyFoxTampaBay are live streaming.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/video/abc-action-news-now

I haven't found the Tampa Bay link yet.

 

[LAMARQ]

Thanks for the link. My heart breaks knowing what this mom and kids went through (to include the dog).

 

[Jewels53]

Another link

http://courtchatter.tv/covington.htm

I like this judge, I have seen him in a couple of cases.

 

[Jewels53]

This guy Covington who is on trial is represented by the same lawyers who represented Richard McTear. Richard McTear thew his girlfriends baby out the car window, and was sentenced to life. Here is his thread:

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...om-Car-*Arrest-Made*&highlight=richard+mctear

 

[Coldpizza]

The 911 call is truly heart breaking :tears: that poor woman.

 

[Jewels53]

The 911 call is truly heart breaking :tears: that poor woman.

I can't even imagine what the grandmother went through, when she found her grandbaby's dead.

 

[Jewels53]

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 2m2 minutes ago
Transcript of Freidberg's 911 call. #EdwardCovington http://www.hillsclerk.com/publicweb/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=10781 …

 

[Jewels53]

Mr Covington better watch his mouth or he will be excused from the courtroom.

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 3m3 minutes ago
Court broke #EdwardCovington used profane language toward witness.

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 3m3 minutes ago
#EdwardCovington lawyer agrees he made profane statement toward witness. Wants to talk to client.

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 2m2 minutes ago
Court takes a 10 minute break to give #EdwardCovington's lawyer's a chance to talk to him.

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 2m2 minutes ago
#EdwardCovington shouts out f*** b*** to Gma on the stand. Judge stops proceedings. Muzzle him like Hannibal I say!

That is what I heard ^^^^!

 

[Jewels53]

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 2m2 minutes ago
Defense atty addressing judge without #EdwardCovington present. "he is not in a position to be brought back in the courtroom"

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 1m1 minute ago
#EdwardCovington recessing for lunch early. They are going to set up for him to be in holding cell via video.

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 3m3 minutes ago
Defense says #EdwardCovington "not in a position" to return to court. Asking for significant break. He may need to be brought somewhere else

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 2m2 minutes ago
Jury going to be sent out for long lunch. #EdwardCovington

 

[Zuri]

http://tbo.com/news/crime/trial-to-begin-in-2008-triple-slaying-20141012/

Whoa. This is just horrific. I can't imagine what the mother/grandmother has gone through. Wishing her much strength. May justice prevail.

 

[Zuri]

http://hillsclerk.com/publicweb/WorkArea/downloadasset.aspx?id=10859

I guess there was a motion about the admissibility of the 911 call.

 

[Zuri]

http://www.wfla.com/story/26870479/opening

So glad the defendant has been escorted from the courtroom. The mother doesn't need to see him.

 

[Jewels53]

Thanks Zuri for the links!

I guess I don't understand FL law, about the insanity defense. It seems you have to go through trial first to prove you are insane before they can sentence a person. I have seen this on several cases in FL.

 

[Jewels53]

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 5m5 minutes ago
#EdwardCovington back in court.

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 4m4 minutes ago
#EdwardCovington lawyer moves for a mistrial " based upon the outburst from the defendant that occurred in the courtroom."

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 4m4 minutes ago
Prosecutor says to grant mistrial would reward Mr. Covington for his own misconduct. #EdwardCovington

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 4m4 minutes ago
Judge denies mistrial for #EdwardCovington

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 5m5 minutes ago
Covington says, "I fired my legal team."

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 4m4 minutes ago
"I'm extremely dissatisfied and I would rather represent myself and go from there," #EdwardCovington says

Elaine Silvestrini ‏@ElaineTBO 4m4 minutes ago
"Testimony's been given today that is untruthful and is not being addressed," #EdwardCovington says