GUILTY IN - Melinda Lindsey, 23, shot to death, Porter County, 16 Jan 2015 - #2

[HistoryNut]

I don't think his attorneys will be able to explain the evidence away. There's too much of it and it all points to only one person. I would be surprised at anything less than a conviction.

 

[Tina Grant]

I don't think his attorneys will be able to explain the evidence away. There's too much of it and it all points to only one person. I would be surprised at anything less than a conviction.

I would too. In fact I would not be surprised if this case was eventually settled. Lindsey will not set foot outside prison walls for a long,long time. At this point it's just a matter of how long.

 

[skinnycat]

Today Melinda would have turned 24,

Happy Birthday Melinda,

Prayers for her family today that they may find peace, those first special days without your loved one are so hard

 

[Toralei]

Today Melinda would have turned 24,

Happy Birthday Melinda,

Prayers for her family today that they may find peace, those first special days without your loved one are so hard

Such a tragedy. [emoji17]

 

[MyBelle]

:floating:

Thinking of Melinda on this special day and sent a balloon her way.

 

[HoldOn]

Looks like everything has been pushed back again per the court case portal. Pretrial conference now 8/21/2015 with the trial is set to begin 9/21/2015.


08/21/2015 Final PreTrial Conference (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
04/10/2015 Reset by Court to 05/08/2015
05/08/2015 Reset by Court to 06/19/2015
06/19/2015 Reset by Court to 08/21/2015
09/21/2015 Jury Trial (1:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
Two Week Trial
06/08/2015 Reset by Court to 07/27/2015
07/27/2015 Reset by Court to 09/21/2015
09/28/2015 Jury Trial (1:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
Second week of trial

 

[starryfive]

Any idea why the case keeps getting pushed back?

Is SL being held in jail?

 

[BarryW]

Any idea why the case keeps getting pushed back?

Is SL being held in jail?

I don't believe it is unusual for trial dates to change.

I find it interesting that they have scheduled a two week trial. There is going to be a lot of testimony in two weeks. I would expect there will be more witnesses that will talk of his dysfunction to help the prosecutor do his/her job. Sounds like he's been a hot mess for some time. His term, I would predict, would be life in prison. Years and years of suffering in a cell. Perfect if it goes this way.

 

[DisneyFan]

A delay in trial must be agony for Melindas family I had hoped things had at least been underway. Praying for justice

 

[BarryW]

A delay in trial must be agony for Melindas family I had hoped things had at least been underway. Praying for justice

I would think that every day would feel like a week. It must be excruciating to wait for this trial.

 

[Set her soul free]

Trial date.. Sept 21- August 2.


#JusticeForMelinda

 

[skinnycat]

Trial date.. Sept 21- August 2.


#JusticeForMelinda

Thanks for the update, praying for justice for Melinda

 

[DisneyFan]

Any one in the know if proceedings against Steven Lindsey have begun? Past posted date for trial. It should have begun by now
Scheduled to begin Aug 21, 2015

 

[BarryW]

Looks like everything has been pushed back again per the court case portal. Pretrial conference now 8/21/2015 with the trial is set to begin 9/21/2015.

This was posted on page 19 in this thread.

 

[DisneyFan]

Yes it was posted, but today is 8/31/2015. What happened to pre trial?
Witness list etc?

 

[starryfive]

Looks like it was pushed back again.

08/21/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 08/21/2015 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 09/01/2015 at 2:00 PM. Reason: By Request.
08/21/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 09/01/2015 at 2:00 PM was rescheduled to 09/01/2015 at 3:00 PM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
09/01/2015 Final PreTrial Conference (3:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
04/10/2015 Reset by Court to 05/08/2015
05/08/2015 Reset by Court to 06/19/2015
06/19/2015 Reset by Court to 08/21/2015
08/21/2015 Reset by Court to 09/01/2015
09/01/2015 Reset by Court to 09/01/2015
09/21/2015 Jury Trial (1:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
Two Week Trial
06/08/2015 Reset by Court to 07/27/2015
07/27/2015 Reset by Court to 09/21/2015
09/28/2015 Jury Trial (1:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Alexa, William E)
Second week of trial

Witness list:
07/29/2015 Witness and/or Exhibit List Filed
LIST OF WITNESSES AND MTN FOR DISCOVERY
Filed By: Gensel, Brian Thomas
File Stamp: 07/17/2015

 

[starryfive]

Found this article:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-lindsey-murder-case-st-0902-20150901-story.html

Alexa didn't give a clear ruling at the hearing on whether the prosecution should trim down a 116-person witness list for the defense.

"You can't expect an attorney in a murder trial to do depositions on 116 people," he said.

Rogers cited a 1985 Indiana Supreme Court ruling that a defendant must ask to have a witness list trimmed before trial and said he was amenable to calling someone not on the list for rebuttal.

[snipped]

Polarek argued that she and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Matthew Frost couldn't trim the list of civilian witnesses without knowing what the defense theory is.

Rogers said, "Our defense has been clear from the start — he didn't do it," rather than one of self-defense or that he wasn't at the scene.

:thinking:

Article also mentions the insurance policy being used as evidence.

 

[Tina Grant]

Found this article:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-lindsey-murder-case-st-0902-20150901-story.html



:thinking:

Article also mentions the insurance policy being used as evidence.

Interesting. I had wondered if we would find out the policy was about to expire. Yep. It was. She was shot after he stopped paying the premium, but before the policy expired.
So glad the judge allowed it in.

 

[Set her soul free]

The countdown continues.. After what has seemed like an eternity of waiting it's only a few weeks away.. I know I can speak for myself as well as in sure a few others.. I'm Soooo ready for this man finally come face to face with what so many of us believe whole heartedly he did and to finally man up (we hope) and face the consequences for his actions.. taking away an amazing woman/mother/daughter/wife/friend/sister/niece/cousin/person.. && leaving EllieMae without a mother.. && yet one of the scariest and most nerve racking things in the world.. I'm not sure that I myself am ready to come face to face with the monster..



#JusticeForMelinda

 

[Nikk]

SetHerSoulFree, you've got this! You do. Sending you prayers for peace of mind & strength. Hugs to you!