GUILTY IA - Amy Mullis , 39, Earlville, killed with corn rake, 10 Nov 2018 *Arrest*

[CrimeDawg123]

Are we POSITIVE that the injuries are from 6 tine entry points? How deep was the penetration? Was it the same on all 6 entry points?

No other experts willing to provide an alternate theory regarding the entry wounds?

After hearing Todd testify I feel bad for him, really don't think he did it. The explanations around the internet search history seemed plausible.

Reasonable doubt all day long in my opinion.

Really a sad story for all involved....except for the Frasher guy, he's got some bad karma coming his way I bet

Yeah, there are a lot of problems here. I don't know if he did it or not, but if I were on the jury, I'd have some serious questions.

 

[YESorNO]

I agree! Oy...completely didn’t expect him to be so —-uhhh ...likable (for lack of a better word.

I predict a hung jury- only because of Todd taking the stand and being so...."likable".

It's hard to think that he may be lying because of that.

Although killers can be believable liars.

I wonder if they checked out if the the TV program- history channel- was playing at the time he said Amy/ he might have been watching for the search “how were cheating spouses killed in Aztec tribes”?

ETA: or even "Not Guilty"- by reason that the jury may not have enough evidence to convict (but not "innocent" in their eyes?). We shall see.

 

[CrimeDawg123]

I predict a hung jury- only because of Todd taking the stand and being so...."likable".

It's hard to think that he may be lying because of that.

Although killers can be believable liars.

I wonder if they checked out if the the TV program- history channel- was playing at the time he said Amy/ he might have been watching for the search “how were cheating spouses killed in Aztec tribes”?

ETA: or even "Not Guilty"- by reason that the jury may not have enough evidence to convict (but not "innocent" in their eyes?). We shall see.

I agree with you.

 

[BeckyF]

Frankly, he did good IMO. Of course, haven't seen the cross exam yet.

Except when he said he was not upset about possible rumors about another affair. In his testimony he stated he and Amy talked about the rumors and decided it was no big deal. I find that hard to believe, especially since she had already had an affair. JMO

 

[BeckyF]

I predict a hung jury- only because of Todd taking the stand and being so...."likable".

It's hard to think that he may be lying because of that.

Although killers can be believable liars.

I wonder if they checked out if the the TV program- history channel- was playing at the time he said Amy/ he might have been watching for the search “how were cheating spouses killed in Aztec tribes”?

ETA: or even "Not Guilty"- by reason that the jury may not have enough evidence to convict (but not "innocent" in their eyes?). We shall see.

I also predict a hung jury at this point. JMO

 

[Gypsy Road]

I predict a hung jury- only because of Todd taking the stand and being so...."likable".

It's hard to think that he may be lying because of that.

Although killers can be believable liars.

I wonder if they checked out if the the TV program- history channel- was playing at the time he said Amy/ he might have been watching for the search “how were cheating spouses killed in Aztec tribes”?

ETA: or even "Not Guilty"- by reason that the jury may not have enough evidence to convict (but not "innocent" in their eyes?). We shall see.

Agree! Shoot...I’m pro-prosecution, and I just don’t think the State proved their case unfortunately. To me it seems that they concluded right away it was Todd who did it, and didn’t bother to do a thorough forensic investigation to back it up. I feel like there’s so much more they could have done. If I were on that jury - I don’t know if I could convict him even though I think it was probably him who killed Amy.

 

[SeesSeas]

This Was Todd Mullis’s Best Attempt to Explain Away Shady Web Searches on His iPad
6:42 pm, September 19th, 2019
Murder defendant Todd Mullis testified Thursday in his trial over the death of his wife Amy Mullis. As may be expected, he denied ambushing her, but he also attempted to explain away the apparently incriminating web searches linked to his personal iPad and Google account. Other people, including his spouse, used it, and there were innocent explanations for them, according to this direct examination.
[...]
According to testimony, web searches linked to Todd Mullis’s iPad showed searched for “killing unfaithful women,” “crimes of passion,” and “what happens to cheaters in history.”

Mullis testified, however, that other people occasionally used the iPad. Amy had the password, and used it for bills and price quotes, he said. He acknowledged that it was possible she might have used it for personal items. Todd Mullis denied doing searches such as the one regarding cheating spouses. He claimed not to know who did. Under direct examination, he said they might have discussed that topic if there was a movie. Mullis also said he and his wife often watched the History Channel, and this would often result in web searches. Subject matter included Native Americans.

Another shady search came on November 6, 2018, several days before Amy Mullis’s death. This was the day she had a medical procedure. Their daughter had a medical question, so he thought it was easier if he just showed her on the laptop, he said.

All told, the defense is trying to show that the apparently incriminating searches have innocent explanations.

Mullis also denied searching for wedding dresses on July 22, 2018. There was also a January 21, 2018 search for discreetly doing DNA testing without consent, and how to do a DNA test without the father knowing. The defendant denied making such searches, and he said he never discussed it with his wife.
[...]

 

[geevee]

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see a hung jury, on the one hand you have 'who else in the world could have done it?' (which some jurors may reasonably side with) and on the other you have the prosecution that hasn't in any way put the rake in Todd's hands (which other jurors could agree with).

Then you have Todd himself, who on the stand not only is "likable", but he also sounds dirt honest and in no way wily or able to spin a believable yarn.

I wouldn't convict if I were on that jury, I just don't think the State proved their case.

 

[Gardenista]

The testimony from both of the investigators embarrassing. They need to find different jobs.

 

[Gardenista]

Are we POSITIVE that the injuries are from 6 tine entry points? How deep was the penetration? Was it the same on all 6 entry points?

No other experts willing to provide an alternate theory regarding the entry wounds?

After hearing Todd testify I feel bad for him, really don't think he did it. The explanations around the internet search history seemed plausible.

Reasonable doubt all day long in my opinion.

Really a sad story for all involved....except for the Frasher guy, he's got some bad karma coming his way I bet

I'm wondering if the defense will have an medical expert

 

[MsArk]

The testimony from both of the investigators embarrassing. They need to find different jobs.

Truly. In all of the years I’ve followed cases, that was maybe the worst. My guess is 90% of our fellow WS’s could do a more thorough job.

(No offense to any locals following)

 

[YESorNO]

Watch Live: Todd Mullis on Trial for Allegedly Killing Wife with a Corn Rake

Watch Live: Todd Mullis on Trial for Allegedly Killing Wife with a Corn Rake

https://www.courttv.com/title/court-tv-live-stream-web/

 

[YESorNO]

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 51m51 minutes ago
Court hearings will pick up this morning in the #MullisTrial. Todd Mullis is expected to continue his testimony and the jury could reach a decision toda


Telegraph Herald‏ @TelegraphHerald 37m37 minutes ago
#MullisTrial The trial of Todd M. Mullis, 43, of Earlville, is about to continue today in Dubuque. Mullis is accused of killing his wife, Amy L. Mullis, 39. Authorities claim she was fatally stabbed with a corn rake by her husband on their farm on Nov. 10.


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 33m33 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The jury has entered the courtroom and the trial is back in session. Todd Mullis will take the stand to continue his testimony #MullisTrial


Telegraph Herald‏ @TelegraphHerald 32m32 minutes ago
#MullisTrial Mullis has been called to the stand for questioning from the prosecution.


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 27m27 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state is beginning their cross examination. Mullis is currently being questioned about his family's generational tradition of being farmers #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 23m23 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state his asking Mullis if he was aware of how his wife met the man she had her first affair with. Mullis said he didn't know. The states asks why if they had been so open with their communication after that affair why he didn't know #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 20m20 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc When asked about Amy's health on Nov 10th, Mullis said that he was extremely concerned about her. But he said that Amy insisted that she could keep working #MullisTrial

 

[Shelby1]

This pros. is not coming off well so far IMO.

 

[YESorNO]

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 18m18 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state asks Mullis, "Who told Amy to get the pet carrier?" Mullis said that it was a conversation between all three of them. The state rebuts, saying that in yesterday's hearing, Mullis said it was his son's idea #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 14m14 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state said that according to a doctor's recommendation, Amy was not supposed to carry anything over 10 pounds after her surgery. Mullis said that Amy felt confident she could carry the pet carrier #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 11m11 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state suggests to Mullis that whether or not Amy had been able to carry that pet carrier, after an hour, it is clause able that she went back inside of the house and wouldn't still be in the shed #MullisTrial


Law & Crime Network‏Verified account @LawCrimeNetwork 26m26 minutes ago
#ToddMullis says Trysten went to check on Amy after about an hour had past and they didn't see the pet carrier placed outside as she was going to do. He said Trysten started screaming. https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/todd-mullis/watch-live-todd-mullis-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-wife-with-a-corn-rake/ …


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 8m8 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that the handle of the corn rake was pointing towards the crates in the shed when he found her. She was unresponsive when he found her. He said it was easy to pull it out of her #MullisTrial


Law & Crime Network‏Verified account @LawCrimeNetwork 25m25 minutes ago
#ToddMullis says he saw Amy sort of slumped over and the rake was sticking out of her.
Pros: Did you call 911?
Mullis: No
Pros: Did you have your phone? Mullis: Yes https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/todd-mullis/watch-live-todd-mullis-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-wife-with-a-corn-rake/ …


Law & Crime Network‏Verified account @LawCrimeNetwork 21m21 minutes ago
#ToddMullis says he tried to pull Amy up but the handle of the rake wasn't allowing him to get her out of there. He pulled the corn rake out of her back, it wasn't hard to get it out. He picked Amy up by her armpits. He said her face is against his chest

Law & Crime Network‏Verified account @LawCrimeNetwork 20m20 minutes ago
#ToddMullis - Proseutor: Trysten gets in the passenger seat and it's at that point you put your wife's body on your 13-year-old son's lap? Mullis: Yes Pros: And she was bleeding? Mullis: Yes https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/todd-mullis/watch-live-todd-mullis-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-wife-with-a-corn-rake/ …


Law & Crime Network‏Verified account @LawCrimeNetwork 12m12 minutes ago
#ToddMullis - This is the corn rake Amy Mullis was impaled on. Todd says he found her in the shed with this sticking in her back and he pulled it out. https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/todd-mullis/watch-live-todd-mullis-on-trial-for-allegedly-killing-wife-with-a-corn-rake/ …

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 9m9 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis recalls his son pulling the truck up about 30-40 feet away from the shed door. His son jumped into the passengers seat and that's when Mullis laid Amy's body on top of him to drive to the hospital #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 7m7 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state says to Mullis that he's described himself as a "do-er." She said "That's why you didn't call 911. That's why you pulled that rake out" #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 6m6 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The states asks Mullis if he had ever heard that you should never pull out an item that is lodged inside of a person. He said he doesn't recall hearing that before #MullisTrial

 

[YESorNO]

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 3m3 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he never heard any other trucks pull into their farm. He also says that he never heard Amy scream #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 12s12 seconds ago
@ashleyrenesc The state says to Mullis that at the hospital, Mullis said to police that he wanted to know what happened to Amy. He agrees. She then asks why he didn't suggest that they check his security cameras #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 2m2 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that some family members suggested to him to check the cameras. The following day, Mullis confirms he looked at the cameras and that they were not working #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 4m4 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state is pressing Mullis as to why he initially didn't disclose his marital problems to Agent Turbett #MullisTrial

 

[YESorNO]

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 4m4 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he was "dumb founded" when Agent Turbett told him that his wife's death was being investigated as a homicide #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 2m2 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he did not recall Agent Turbett saying to him, "We want justice for Amy," during his interview. He said "I don't remember them asking me that. They just wanted to blame me: #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 2m2 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state asks Mullis if he could think of anyone else who would want to kill his wife that day. He said no #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 2m2 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he hesitated when deputies asked him for the password for his iPad because he hass "never been through this before." #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 38s39 seconds ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that Amy was the person who set up his iPad and Gmail account. Mullis said he really wasn't familiar with how all of that stuff works #MullisTrial

 

[YESorNO]

Something just popped-up in my mind when the prosecutor was asking Todd about the internet searches.

Did the son do the searches and he killed his mother???? He knew about his mother's infidelities and was mad, so he did the searches? Hmmm.

He didn't go to the get the drink. Instead he went to the shed and killed his mother because he was very angry at her?

I don't remember how they cleared the son of the murder.

Crazy thoughts...

Todd still sounds innocent to me. He's still very calm. Oh, I don't know.

 

[YESorNO]

KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 12m12 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis confirms that he did make the searches regarding Jerry Frasher, Frasher's wife and pre-menopause symptoms. Mullis said that because he has a flip phone, he primarily used his iPad for internet searches #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 10m10 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he did make internet searches for, "thrill of the kill," "thrill of the hunt," and "once you hunt a man, you will always feel the thirst" #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 6m6 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he did not look up those internet searches involving , "killing unfaithful women," "characteristics of cheating women," and "what happened to cheating spouses in historic Aztec times" #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 4m4 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that he and his wife looked up the search regarding "large, open chest wounds" because they were helping their daughter with a hunters safety course #MullisTrial


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 56s56 seconds ago
@ashleyrenesc Mullis said that his daughter had gotten very curious about Amy's surgery. Mullis said that Amy did not give him a lot of details about her surgery expect it involved her "lady parts." He searched "organs in the body" to answer his daughters questions #MullisTrial


Telegraph Herald‏ @TelegraphHerald 3m3 minutes ago
#MullisTrial prosecutors questioned Mullis on the day of his wife’s death and a number of internet searches conducted on by devices in the Mullis household. Mullis said he did not hear any unusual sounds while working in the hog barn when Amy was in the shed where she was stabbed


KWWL‏Verified account @KWWL 2m2 minutes ago
@ashleyrenesc The state suggests that timing of the search is coincidental. Saying, "A few days later, your wife's organs were impaled." #MullisTrial

 

[Shelby1]

I can't make out those words being said at all.