GUILTY IA - Mollie Tibbetts, 20, Poweshiek County, 19 Jul 2018 *Arrest* #50

[usnuzuloose]

CBR’s lies have to hurt his case. The jury has to be thinking that Molly is dead while CBR lies and lies. It certainly not going to encourage them to look hard to consider his position. IMOO

He hurt everyone when he killed her. Both sides of the family and the community

 

[justtrish]

If he did vacuum, did they examine the vacuum?

That was just so bizzare to even mention it. He went to get it after work. He didn't shower first (after working long hard day in the heat for 12 hours) he went and got the vacuum and then showered when masked men came in his house.

I guess I wasn't sure the point of mentioning the vacuum unless it was coming up later. I either missed what happened later or they never brought it back up. Just like the date.. never heard that again either.. who was the date with? Why didn't she get called to verify they did have a date.

 

[TL4S]

That was just so bizzare to even mention it. He went to get it after work. He didn't shower first (after working long hard day in the heat for 12 hours) he went and got the vacuum and then showered when masked men came in his house.

I guess I wasn't sure the point of mentioning the vacuum unless it was coming up later. I either missed what happened later or they never brought it back up. Just like the date.. never heard that again either.. who was the date with? Why didn't she get called to verify they did have a date.

And why the testimony about blood droplets near dead cattle?

Their arguments felt disorganized, so I kept waiting for it all to come together, but it never did. Random shots fired aimlessly, it seems.

 

[Seattle1]

Defense gives closing argument in Cristhian Bahena Rivera trial | Part I

 

[Seattle1]

Defense gives closing argument in Cristhian Bahena Rivera trial | Part II

 

[Seattle1]

I dunno -- Attorney Chad Frese seemed to forget that his client is one CBR that told a whopper of a story in his own words yesterday! Frese has not explained or mentioned the ninjas in support of his client being innocent.

Frese is still focused on DJ and investigators not looking at others.

 

[Copper]

And why the testimony about blood droplets near dead cattle?

Their arguments felt disorganized, so I kept waiting for it all to come together, but it never did. Random shots fired aimlessly, it seems.

If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit.

 

[PrairieWind]

He hurt everyone when he killed her. Both sides of the family and the community

The damage to the community. This I wonder about. I grew up in a small agricultural town. Lots of migrant labor. But things were fine. Seems like it was in this area too. But this crime, the fact its an illegal on trial, the gf throwing out the statement that Mollie's bf was a "racist," yikes. If there wasn't racial tension before, there very well could be now.

 

[katydid23]

Frese starts by thanking jury for their time and commenting on innocent victim Mollie Tibbetts. "She was just about to spread her wings and fly. We sympathize with her family. This young lady was on her way to being someone special."
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts
9:03 AM · May 27, 2021·

It is my understanding that to everyone that knew her, Mollie WAS SOMEONE SPECIAL when she was murdered.

THANK YOU> I was about to post the same thought. Why would he say she was 'on her way' to being someone special. Idiotic wording.

 

[Warwick7]

Where in the rebuttal does he call Rivera a rapist?
Can someone direct me?

 

[justtrish]

If he did vacuum, did they examine the vacuum?

That was just so bizzare to even mention it. He went to get it after work. He didn't shower first (after working long hard day in the heat for 12 hours) he went and got the vacuum and then showered when masked men came in his house.

I guess I wasn't sure the point of mentioning the vacuum unless it was coming up later. I either missed what happened later or they never brought it back up. Just like the date.. never heard that again either.. who was the date with? Why didn't she get called to verify they did have a date.

And why the testimony about blood droplets near dead cattle?

Their arguments felt disorganized, so I kept waiting for it all to come together, but it never did. Random shots fired aimlessly, it seems.

Oh that's right I didn't see that part! I need to go back and watch that. I remember reading the comments and thinking I have to watch because that sounds like more wild goose chasing.

 

[Megnut]

And why the testimony about blood droplets near dead cattle?

Their arguments felt disorganized, so I kept waiting for it all to come together, but it never did. Random shots fired aimlessly, it seems.

And no one ever tested the cows.

Shameful defense, all around.

JMO

 

[justtrish]

Where in the rebuttal does he call Rivera a rapist?
Can someone direct me?

He didn't say it directly, he said the motive was sexual I believe was the wording. Legs spread, clothing missing, bra pulled up and he said he left her fully clothed, but the body wasn't disturbed because the corn was just as he left it.

 

[usnuzuloose]

That was just so bizzare to even mention it. He went to get it after work. He didn't shower first (after working long hard day in the heat for 12 hours) he went and got the vacuum and then showered when masked men came in his house.

I guess I wasn't sure the point of mentioning the vacuum unless it was coming up later. I either missed what happened later or they never brought it back up. Just like the date.. never heard that again either.. who was the date with? Why didn't she get called to verify they did have a date.


Oh that's right I didn't see that part! I need to go back and watch that. I remember reading the comments and thinking I have to watch because that sounds like more wild goose chasing.

I wonder if he got the vacuum. Was not in the car that I remember

 

[JudgeJoe]

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD


Brown: "Who had a motive? If not the defendant, who? He tells us his motive - anger. One of the oldest motives in the history of human behavior."
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

8:31 AM · May 27, 2021

Mollie's body is left 500 feet into the corn. Brown: "She is unfindable, except by the defendant."
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#MollieTibbetts

8:20 AM · May 27, 2021

Brown: (Speaking on Rivera's new masked men story) "What's the problem with it? It doesn't make sense. It doesn't fit."
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

8:00 AM · May 27, 2021

Brown showing the video again of runner presumed to be Mollie at 7:45pm. 30 seconds later, the car is driving near the running route, all taken from same home security cameras.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

7:57 AM · May 27, 2021

"Who killed Mollie Tibbetts?" Brown asks. Goes back to his big 3 - car on video, confession, blood in trunk.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

7:54 AM · May 27, 2021

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD


Here's what the prosecution has to prove to get 1st degree murder.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts



7:48 AM · May 27, 2021

This spelling error bugs me...



7:45 AM · May 27, 2021·

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD

Closing arguments. Prosecution is up first. Poweshiek Co. Attorney Bart Klaver gave the opening. Assistant AG Scott Brown giving the closing.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

7:43 AM · May 27, 2021·

Cristhian Bahena Rivera is charged with first degree murder, but the jury is also allowed to consider the lesser included charges of 2nd degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

7:18 AM · May 27, 2021

Sharing the results of my informal poll from yesterday... 77% of people say they don't believe the "mystery men" story from Bahena Rivera's testimony yesterday. 22% responded with "seems possible". Again, not scientific poll. But interesting.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts



7:02 AM · May 27, 2021·Twitter Web App

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD


State rests with that rebuttal. Quick break. Jury is going to get instructions when they return, followed by closing arguments and deliberations.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

6:58 AM · May 27, 2021

Wilson says Dalton spent the evening of the 18th with the crew - grilling, drinking beers and playing bags. The next day they worked until about 2pm. Dalton seemed sad that day, expressed worry about not being able to contact Mollie.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

6:49 AM · May 27, 2021

Wilson confirms Dalton was working in Dubuque on a bridge job on the day Mollie disappeared. He logs his crew's hours. Dalton worked until 7pm that night.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

6:46 AM · May 27, 2021

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD

Just one rebuttal witness. Nick Wilson. Works for Jasper Construction, employer of Mollie's boyfriend Dalton Jack.
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6:42 AM · May 27, 2021

Denise Hnytka
@DeniseWQAD


Good morning from the Quad Cities. We are about to get started - potential for rebuttal witnesses from the prosecution before closing arguments in the Bahena Rivera trial.
@wqad
#MollieTibbetts

6:30 AM · May 27, 2021

22% of people polled think the sweatered ninja bandito tall tale "seems possible"? Where the heck are they getting these ppl?!

 

[Seattle1]

So for those more familiar with the process, are there any avenues for future appeals that are apparent?

I really don't think so -- Judge Joel Yates was so generous with this defense. I also watched the two days of suppression of evidence hearings and this really made a difference to me. I feel strongly that CBR received a fair trial and his conviction will be based on the facts and evidence and not by some procedural error or violation of CBR's rights.

 

[Seattle1]

22% of people polled think the sweatered ninja bandito tall tale "seems possible"? Where the heck are they getting these ppl?!

Twitter! Random poll including responses by bots....

 

[usnuzuloose]

Twitter! Random poll including responses by bots....

Who knows why they would believe it.

 

[Emi]

this is the whole video from the beginning today

 

[Seattle1]

Rebuttal witness talks about the whereabouts of Mollie Tibbetts' boyfriend the day she disappeared