Found Deceased IA - Mollie Tibbetts, 20, Poweshiek County, 19 Jul 2018 *Arrest* #49

[Seattle1]

Tuesday we witnessed CBR show some emotion for the first time when his daughter was talked about in court.

Today he testified he drove the ninja's around and protected them with his silence -- all to protect his daughter and her mother.

I think CBR really believes that his child will believe this fantasy and he'll forever be her hero. What a sick puppy.

 

[TTF14]

So after he did the masked bandits a solid by dumping the body for them, they didn't insist on a getaway ride to safety? They were just like "nope, we all good now." ???

 

[FLmom777]

Chris Gothner KCCI on Twitter
Brief chat with the judge. Now asking about his encounter with Tibbetts and his initial story that he was angry with her. "You told Ofc. Romero that you were angry, isn't that right?" "Yes, if it's in the video I said it." @KCCINews
11:47 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

You told her you were driving alone, earbuds in your lap, with Mollie Tibbetts in the trunk, correct? Yes. Failed to mention anyone in the car, correct? Correct.
11:48 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

"(you said) alone took Mollie Tibbetts in to the corn, right?" "Yes." "Mr. Bahena, you stabbed Mollie Tibbetts, isn't that right?" "No." @KCCINews
11:49 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

Since he brought up the video does that open the door to his confession?

 

[FLmom777]

Chris Gothner KCCI on Twitter
Brief chat with the judge. Now asking about his encounter with Tibbetts and his initial story that he was angry with her. "You told Ofc. Romero that you were angry, isn't that right?" "Yes, if it's in the video I said it." @KCCINews
11:47 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

You told her you were driving alone, earbuds in your lap, with Mollie Tibbetts in the trunk, correct? Yes. Failed to mention anyone in the car, correct? Correct.
11:48 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

"(you said) alone took Mollie Tibbetts in to the corn, right?" "Yes." "Mr. Bahena, you stabbed Mollie Tibbetts, isn't that right?" "No." @KCCINews
11:49 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

Since he brought up the video does that open the door to his confession?

 

[Seattle1]

Not that it matters, but did he say how did the ninjas got home from the corn field?

Mystery -- just as he had no knowledge of how they arrived at his trailer.

 

[Sundog]

Chris Gothner KCCI on Twitter
Brief chat with the judge. Now asking about his encounter with Tibbetts and his initial story that he was angry with her. "You told Ofc. Romero that you were angry, isn't that right?" "Yes, if it's in the video I said it." @KCCINews
11:47 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

You told her you were driving alone, earbuds in your lap, with Mollie Tibbetts in the trunk, correct? Yes. Failed to mention anyone in the car, correct? Correct.
11:48 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

"(you said) alone took Mollie Tibbetts in to the corn, right?" "Yes." "Mr. Bahena, you stabbed Mollie Tibbetts, isn't that right?" "No." @KCCINews
11:49 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

Amen. The prosecution said "You stabbed Mollie Tibbetts, isn't that right?" Confronted publicly in the court room and across the nation and world. They cut to the chase.

 

[PommyMommy]

Chris Gothner KCCI on Twitter
"Mr. Bahena, has anyone threatened you since you took Mollie Tibbetts' body into the corn?" "No." "You've had no other contact with these two men..?" "Correct."
11:53 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

Shannon Moudy on Twitter
"Do you remember being asked by Ms. Romero if you were covering for anyone?" "Yes. [...] At that moment I was really scared."
11:54 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

CBR admits he chose not to tell them about the two men.
11:54 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

 

[PrairieWind]

I totally agree. I don't think I would have asked much though. The story he told is so unbelievable, I really don't think too much needs to be said. Keep it simple.

Prosecutor's cross is a bit clumsy but he is getting the points made. He was clearly ready to cross him, but I don't think he was ready for this ridiculous story and is having to make adjustments on the fly. Needs to ask for a lunch break and use that time to organize.

 

[californiagem]

I feel prosecution is making a bit of a mess. Were they not prepared for him to take the stand?

 

[FLmom777]

Prosecutor's cross is a bit clumsy but he is getting the points made. He was clearly ready to cross him, but I don't think he was ready for this ridiculous story and is having to make adjustments on the fly. Needs to ask for a lunch break and use that time to organize.

They must have heard your suggestion. LOL

 

[PommyMommy]

Chris Gothner KCCI on Twitter
"Do you remember being asked by Ms. Romero if you were covering for anyone?" Yes. "And you chose not to do that?" "At that moment I was really scared." "I understand..but you chose not to tell them, correct?" "Correct."
11:54 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

Shannon Moudy on Twitter
"Did she ask you for more details? [...] You told her 'I brought you here, didn't I?'" "I don't remember, but if it is in the interview it is true." "You also told her 'I did it.'" "The truth? No."
11:56 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

This is in reference to the interview w/Officer Romero at the field.
11:56 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

We're breaking for lunch here. Back at 1:15.
11:57 AM · May 26, 2021·Twitter Web App

 

[TTF14]

Prosecutor's cross is a bit clumsy but he is getting the points made. He was clearly ready to cross him, but I don't think he was ready for this ridiculous story and is having to make adjustments on the fly. Needs to ask for a lunch break and use that time to organize.

Agree! Ask for a lunch break!!

 

[BUF]

CBR answers “the truth , no”

well, he seems to have a problem telling the truth

 

[BUF]

Good, lunch break.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Kinda disappointed in the cross so far. Really missing the big things. I realize his story is so ridiculous it probably doesn’t matter but come on...nail the son of a gun!

 

[Bordeaux]

THIS! —-> “Why did these masked men that you described need your help?” (Paraphrased)

 

[usnuzuloose]

He needs to be a little more aggresive

 

[Seattle1]

Lol -- seems CBR borrowing a page from DJ's testimony "I don't recall but if it's in the transcript" it's probably true."

 

[justtrish]

I feel prosecution is making a bit of a mess. Were they not prepared for him to take the stand?

I think they were prepared for him to take the stand, but I'm not sure how anyone could be prepared for that story he told. I mean it's so ludacris I don't even think I've seen anything like it in a made up book! LOL I feel like I'd just laugh every time I asked a question about the 2 masked sweater wearing, teleporting ninjas that he fabricated.

 

[JudgeJoe]

I can see the grasping at straws to get himself out of his crime & LWOP. But why implicate DJ & Ulises Felix? Is this an act of revenge against the Tibbetts family because they are close to these 2? And CB blames them for his predicament? Why DJ & UF?

 

[usnuzuloose]

I knew they would open some doors