JLM *GUILTY* in 2005 Fairfax County Rape Case #2

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

#JesseMatthew prosecutor: DNA expert developed profile from under victims fingernail, but there was no suspect.
3:04pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew prosecutor: In Oct Det. Boone went to meet w JM, swabbed his mouth to get DNA. (Jury didn't hear it was after Hannah Graham)
3:06pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew prosecutor: At end of trial we will ask you to convict JM
3:07pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

Whew, WS was down for about an hour for me. Lots of detailed tweets coming out, but I'm going to stick with Neal to get caught up on the highlights.

@AugensteinWTOP

Robert Frank, pub defender for #JesseMatthew does opening. DNA match will raise doubt that prosecution met burden
3:08pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew defense: Were 30-40 suspects over the years. Remnants of DNA from people other than Mr. Matthew were present.
3:10pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew defense: There's possibility DNA recovered under victims fingernails were not Mr. Matthew's. Other people's DNA on her.
3:12pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew defense: The 2005 sketch of suspect doesn't match Mr. Matthew.
3:13pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Openings done, prosecution calls first witness: Mark Raul Castro in #JesseMatthew rape trial.
3:15pm - 8 Jun 15

First prosecution witness, Mark Castro is now 34. Sept 24, 2005 was watching boxing match at friend's house. #JesseMatthew
3:18pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew witness: Victim was "faintly screaming for help, but I could barely make it out." She looked like she was nearly dead
3:21pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew witness shown photo of victim's face in hospital which appeared badly beaten. "When I saw her she was much more bloody."
3:28pm - 8 Jun 15

Cross-examination of Mark Castro by #JesseMatthew pub def: "She was putting a lot of effort into screaming, but nothing was coming out."
3:30pm - 8 Jun 15

#JesseMatthew witness: "I don't think she said 'attacked.' She said a guy did it -- a black guy."
3:31pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial takes stand, is sworn in. States name quietly. Her microphone isn't working.
3:38pm - 8 Jun 15

Direct examination by prosecutor Ray Morrogh. Victim has not looked at #JesseMatthew. She is in witness box, looking toward nearby jurors.
3:41pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: I was walking fast because he gave me an ill feeling. I saw footsteps behind me, he grabbed me from behind
3:45pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: He dropped me, and picked me up again. I was really scared.
3:45pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: He put me on the ground, and sat on my legs. He beat me. I was screaming and trying to push him away
3:46pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: (cries softly) I realized he was putting his finger inside my vagina.
3:49pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: He was trying to insert his penis. I didn't know whether to scream or cry.
3:49pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: He said if I screamed again he would kill me.
3:50pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: I was in a state of shock. I was thinking the can't be happening.
3:52pm - 8 Jun 15

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial: Never saw attacker before. Next week she met with police sketch artist.
3:54pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@avajoye

Woman starts to cry as she recounts sexual assault. She says she "knew it was going to be a losing battle." #JesseMatthew @8NEWS
3:50pm - 8 Jun 15

Woman says she didn't realize her pants were down after sexual assault. She said at one pt. she was unconscious. #JesseMatthew @8NEWS
3:52pm - 8 Jun 15

@Jusdafacts1 @8NEWS jurors are listening intently.
3:53pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

Gosh, this is just horrific

I commend this woman so much for her strength.

 

[Hoosgirl]

@jdeanseal

Attacker punched victim repeatedly when she tried to push him away, then: "He sealed my nose and my mouth with his hands." #JesseMatthew
4:17pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial shown sketch she helped create. It's published (shown) to the jury.
4:15pm - 8 Jun 15

@stvburns

Victim is shown the sketch made after the attack. Says it was difficult to make out features with his beard #JesseMatthew @wmalnews
4:17pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Parents and girlfriend of #JesseMatthew focusing on testimony of woman who was attacked from front row, behind defense table.
4:17pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[bestill]

@AugensteinWTOP

Parents and girlfriend of #JesseMatthew focusing on testimony of woman who was attacked from front row, behind defense table.
4:17pm - 8 Jun 15

Surprised he still has a girlfriend. Thanks Hoosgirl!

 

[Hoosgirl]

@JulieCareyNBC

Prosecution in #JesseMatthew trial introduces photo showing hand impression on victim's neck. She says nose bled, eyes black & blue
4:21pm - 8 Jun 15

@stvburns

After the attack "Everything was hurting. My neck was hurting. My back was excruciatingly painful." Hasn't looked at #JesseMatthew @wmalnews
4:22pm - 8 Jun 15

@avajoye

Prosecution shows pics of scars around alleged victim's neck.Woman says the scars are a result of her being strangled. #JesseMatthew @8NEWS
4:22pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

Surprised he still has a girlfriend. Thanks Hoosgirl!

One would hope not for long after this testimony!

 

[AnnaGrace]

I admire the victim so much for going through with this. It has to be so terribly hard to face her attacker again. I can't even begin to imagine the fear that she must feel. She's doing a great job! Such a courageous young lady!

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial shown photo of clothes on grass. Bites her lip as she says "that's my underwear."
4:22pm - 8 Jun 15

Prosecutor asks victim in #JesseMatthew trial: "Pardon me, but were you a virgin?" Defense objects, judge allows: "Yes, I was a virgin."
4:24pm - 8 Jun 15

@MikeMurilloWTOP

The defense is not questioning the woman. #JesseMatthew #WTOP
4:23pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

Oops, not so fast Mike!

Defense cross-exam of victim in #JesseMatthew trial by Dawn Butorac
4:25pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[AnnaGrace]

Thanks so much hoosgirl for tweeting for us! It's great to read it right here.

 

[Hoosgirl]

@AugensteinWTOP

Defense cross of victim in #JesseMatthew trial starts off with questions about lighting near location of attack
4:29pm - 8 Jun 15

@JulieCareyNBC

Defense: Your main focus was trying to get away, trying to get help?
Victim: Yes I was screaming @nbcwashington #JesseMatthew
4:31pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[jojo87]

Surprised he still has a girlfriend. Thanks Hoosgirl!

Was just thinking the same thing I wonder has she been named by the media. Hard to imagine anyone standing by this guy
Thanks Hoosgirl for the tweets.

 

[Hoosgirl]

@stvburns

Victim says attacker told her"If you don't let me do this, I will twist your neck and choke you, just let me do this"#JesseMatthew @wmalnews
4:37pm - 8 Jun 15

@lfrenchnews

#JesseMatthew's mother has stepped out of the courtroom. @CBS6
4:38pm - 8 Jun 15

@AugensteinWTOP

Victim in #JesseMatthew trial doesn't recall JM taking pants off, or remember seeing his penis, but does remember he tried to insert it.
4:38pm - 8 Jun 15

 

[Hoosgirl]

@jdeanseal

Def asking victim about statements made to police differing from current testimony, minor things like position of attacker. #JesseMatthew
4:38pm - 8 Jun 15

@AugensteinWTOP

Seeming discrepancy in testimony of victim in #JesseMatthew trial: Man who found her said she had no pants on, she said she had one leg on
4:42pm - 8 Jun 15