LA - Meing-Chen Hsiao, 34, murdered in her Monroe home, 8 August 2015 *arrest*

[everlearning]

Is that why QT chose a bench trial instead of a jury trial given the judge that was assigned?

I wouldn't be surprised. I never underestimate QT's craftiness. He might be a criminal but he's definitely not a dumb criminal. I think it was 2 hung juries in Jessica Chambers.

 

[everlearning]

@Niner as far as I can tell, we now await a new trial date. This is the most convoluted trial.

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/quinton-tellis-murder-trial-enters-fifth-day-as-dna-findings-and-new-testimonies-unfold/

 

[everlearning]

@Niner

"That ended testimony for Friday, and for the immediate future. The trial was expected to have lasted only four days, but the prosecution still has several witnesses to call. Because of court scheduling, the judge and the attorneys floated some possible return dates, which could be as soon as April 1 or as far off as May 12. They are expected to come to an agreement next week on when to return."

Quinton Tellis Trial Day 5: "Jay" takes the stand in afternoon testimony and tells a different story - Darkhorse Press

"Have you ever stolen a Chase bank card?" she pressed. "Did you ever instruct the defendant to take that bank card to the ATM?" No and no.

darkhorsepressnow.com

 

[Niner]

They are expected to come to an agreement next week on when to return."

I could not reply - so took the above in quote -

For some reason I "thought" I saw that they will meet (judge & attorneys) on Monday....

 

[Niner]

I shall go ahead & post this for today....

Monday, March 23rd:
*Hearing / Bench Trial continues [later-in April or May] (@ 9am ET) – LA – Meing-Chen “Mandy” Hsiao (34) (last seen July 29, 2015, Monroe; found Aug. 8, 2015) - *Quentin Verdell Tellis (27/now 36) charged (8/16/16), indicted (5/17/19) & arraigned (6/18/19) with 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bond. Judge reduced bond (10/23/19) to $300K. (Future reductions possible). Bond reduction denied (7/28/21). Quachita Parish #4 Jud. Distr. Court
Bench Trial began 3/17/26 & ended on 3/20/26 for the time begin. Trial will continue either 4/1/26 or as far off as 5/12/26.
Quachita Parish Judge Larry Jefferson presiding. First Assistant DA Holly Jones & defense attorney Randall Donald.
Information (8/19/15) on previous court case & court info from 6/16/25 thru 3/16/26 & Trial Day 1-3 (3/17-3/19/26) reference post #276 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-monroe-home-9-aug-2015-arrest.301578/page-14
3/20/26 Friday, Trial Day 4: State witnesses: Termar Laquan Key [who Tellis called "Jay”].
That ended testimony for Friday & for the immediate future. The trial was expected to have lasted only four days, but the prosecution still has several witnesses to call. Because of court scheduling, the judge & the attorneys floated some possible return dates, which could be as soon as April 1 or as far off as May 12. They are expected to come to an agreement next week on when to return. So, it is up in the air whether or not it will continue on Monday, 3/23/26, or if it will be pushed back to a later date. In speaking with Judge Larry Jefferson, Thursday, he said he was not sure yet whether the trial would continue or be postponed.