GUILTY MA - Colleen Ritzer, 24, brutally murdered, Danvers, 22 Oct 2013 #2

[jacct]

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
Osler now addressing Lowy

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
Defense is arguing that all counts should be dismissed.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 1m1 minute ago
Robbery, defense argues, involves taking something from a living person

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
First, the robbery charge: Credit cards weren't taken from her person, they were taken from her room.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Osler is saying it's unclear if Ritzer was alive when rape occurred. Says its inescapable she was killed in girls bathroom

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Osler is saying it's unclear if Ritzer was alive when rape occurred. Says its inescapable she was killed in girls bathroom

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
The unnatural rape occurred after death, defense argues. Rape cannot be charged if someone is dead.

Christina Hager ‏@HagerWBZ 2m2 minutes ago
Defense has filed for a "required finding of not guilty" of robbery and unnatural rape in #PhilipChism trial

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
Defense now arguing motion that rape of Colleen Ritzer w/stick took place after death. That she was killed in bathroom.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
Judge says they could be considered together as a "continuing episode." Osler, though, says they were not in "close proximity."

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
#PhilipChism is sitting right next to him, staring straight ahead, as Osler addresses judge

 

[jacct]

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
Prosecutors have charged #PhilipChism with murder under all three theories: premeditation, extreme atrocity or cruelty and during felony.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 3m3 minutes ago
Camera captures lots of movement that day by #PhilipChism between murder and moving Rtizer to the woods (and the rape), Osler says.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 3m3 minutes ago
Defense: it was about an hour after murder, that Chism inserted the stick into Ritzer in the woods.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 3m3 minutes ago
Defense suggests that the incident in the woods is separate in time from the murder.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
Judge: "Has this continuing transaction, episode concept ever been used for 2 separate rapes?I’m not aware that it has."

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
ADA says #PhilipChism may have been interrupted during the rape by another student walking into bathroom

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
DA: She isn't just raped in the woods, she was posed. She was displayed. He was trying to finish what he started.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
ADA says #PhilipChism wasn't just looking to dispose of her body but looking for a place to complete rape

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
DA: He spends more time in woods than bathroom. It is a continuous transaction. Sexually motivated homicide.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
DA: He spends 42 minutes in the woods. He didn't finish what started in bathroom, he did it in woods.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 57s57 seconds ago
DA: very strong possibility Colleen Ritzer was alive.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
ADA also notes very little blood on #PhilipChism after he exits bathroom after 11 minutes

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
The DA argues that some of the wounds could have been inflicted in the woods. Notes relatively small Amount of blood on #PhilipChism from bathroom

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
DA: it is only when he emerges from woods he is covered in Colleen's blood.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
Judge will not dismiss robbery charge. But he'll rule tomorrow on the unnatural rape charge after other reviewing cases.

 

[AnaTeresa]

What jacct is posting tweets about is a Rule 29 motion. I have posted about it upthread in more detail, but the basic idea is that if the State has not proven each element of the each offense charged, the judge may acquit the defendant of that charge (this would of course lessen a potential sentence). Rule 29 motions are rarely granted, but are a matter of procedure. Tactically, what the defense is trying to do is argue that the State did not adequately prove Colleen's time of death, which would impact some of the charges against Chism. Rule 29 motions are a routine matter of course and will be made after the State's case, and again at the end of trial before closing arguments.

From what I've seen on the tweets (I'm unable to watch live), I think the judge will likely pass the charges on for the jury to decide. A Rule 29 motion has a low bar. The judge does not have to decide whether the evidence presented is beyond a reasonable doubt, but merely whether reasonable doubt may exist with regard to the evidence. To me, it sounds like the State has proved its case, and since Rule 29 motions are rarely granted, I would guess the judge will deny on the rape count tomorrow as well. :twocents:

 

[jacct]

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
Prosecutors have charged #PhilipChism with murder under all three theories: premeditation, extreme atrocity or cruelty and during felony.

This is why the defense is arguing for the unnatural rape (stick in woods) and robbery be thrown out. The Murder with extreme atrocity or cruelty includes the unnatural rape. The Murder during a felony includes the robbery.

If the defense can convince the judge to throw out the unnatural rape because it occurred after death (not a rape per MA law), or because it wasn't part of the murder (done 27 minutes after the initial attack) than the extreme atrocity or cruelty charge will have to be dropped.

The defense tried to argue that the felony robbery wasn't against a person because Chism didn't take the credit cards and other items directly from Ritzer, but from her room after he attacked her. The judge didn't accept that and already ruled that the robbery charge will stand so there are at least 2 murder charges for the jury to consider.

 

[jacct]

Trial Day 7 - Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScITArW1zuw&feature=youtu.be&a

 

[AmyPond]

To be found guilty, the State must prove each element of each charge that Chism has been charged with, so that a person on the jury could find beyond a reasonable doubt that Chism is guilty. So, for example, Chism cannot be found guilty of rape if the State does not provide sufficient evidence for the jury to find that the rape occurred. They have to go through this process with each and every charge, and the defense is going to cast doubt on certain elements in an effort to argue that the State did not meet its burden of proof.

So if by chance the jury finds him not guilty of rape...that doesn't mean anything to the murder charge, correct? (I'm actually not 100% sure on all of his charges. I need to find those.)

 

[AnaTeresa]

So if by chance the jury finds him not guilty of rape...that doesn't mean anything to the murder charge, correct? (I'm actually not 100% sure on all of his charges. I need to find those.)

I'd have to see the exact wording of the charges. Likely not, because it sounds like he has been charged in the alternative, so even if they fail at proving the rape (extreme atrocity or cruelty), the State still has the option of premeditation under the statute.

Here is the murder statute:
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section1

 

[jacct]

“This was a sexually motivated homicide and he didn’t get to finish what he started in the bathroom, so he finished it in the woods,” Essex Assistant District 
Attorney Kate MacDougall argued to Salem Superior Court Judge David A. Lowy.
Prosecutors believe Chism 
was in the process of 
assaulting Colleen Ritzer in a bathroom at Danvers
 High on Oct. 22, 2013, 
when he was “interrupted” by another student who 
briefly opened the door 
before leaving.

In addition to first-
degree murder, Chism faces two counts of aggravated rape, both of which carry the possibility of life sentences if he’s convicted. That’s important to prosecutors because under the state’s new juvenile sentencing law, Chism, if convicted of murder, would be eligible for parole in as soon as 15 years. Lowy, however, could choose to punish him with consecutive rather than concurrent sentences, if jurors convict him of rape as well.

Lowy will announce his decision today, when Chism’s lawyers will begin his insanity defense.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/lo...d_as_rape_ruling_sought_in_philip_chism_trial

 

[jacct]

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 15m15 minutes ago
Judge Lowy is in the court. Reminding media again there's no photos allowed of jurors or taping of sidebar conferences

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 15m15 minutes ago
Judge on bench, #PhilipChism sitting, staring straight ahead. Judge expected to rule on whether or not to throw out 2nd rape charge

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 13m13 minutes ago
BREAKING: Judge Lowy rejects defense motion to throw out aggravated rape charge

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 13m13 minutes ago
Lowy says there's no way to sequence Ritzer injuries on 10/22/14

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 11m11 minutes ago
Lowy says jury could find Ritzer was alive in the woods. Defense claimed yesterday she wasn't

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 11m11 minutes ago
Judge: the sexual assaults in the bathroom and the woods tied together. Also considering facts in light most favorable to DA

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 11m11 minutes ago
Lowy: The events in this case are one continuous event, doesn't matter if death preceded rape in woods.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 10m10 minutes ago
Lowy again says defense motion to dismiss on aggravated rape charge was denied. Charge stands

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 10m10 minutes ago
Judge Lowy acknowledges there isn't a lot of guidance from the Supreme Judicial Court on this issue.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 10m10 minutes ago
#PhilipChism appears to be staring straight ahead as Lowy explains his rulings

 

[jacct]

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 9m9 minutes ago
Defense attorney Denise Regan calls for a sidebar after Judge Lowy declines to dismiss aggravated rape charge against #PhilipChism.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 9m9 minutes ago
Judge asks more info from lawyers on armed robbery indictment. Says he can't find precedent to support charge re: credit cards.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 7m7 minutes ago
The lawyers are at sidebar now. We don't know reason but defense wants to use a photo of #PhilipChism as a child. DA is objecting.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 4m4 minutes ago
Defense is seeking to admit photo of #PhilipChism taken a year before moved to MA from TN. Speaks to his age, says lawyer.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 4m4 minutes ago
#PhilipChism and his sisters are in the pic. Defense asks for sister pics not to be released publicly. Minors

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 3m3 minutes ago
DA: No need to humanize #PhilipChism he is right there. Jury can see him. There is video of him on the day.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 4m4 minutes ago
Judge says he will have to factor in evidence of when it was taken.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 3m3 minutes ago
Prosecutor objects. "Sole purpose of this photo is to appeal to sympathy of jury and make (#PhilipChism) seem younger & more sympathetic."

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 3m3 minutes ago
Prosecutor: I can only imagine the objections if we moved to submit a photo of Colleen Ritzer with her siblings.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 3m3 minutes ago
Defense says an expert will testify #PhilipChism suffered from psychosis since age 10

Ethan Hartley ‏@Ehartley_DH_BC 4m4 minutes ago Salem, MA
Judge will see for himself when #PhilipChism photo taken and then rule. Prosecution objects saying the sole purpose is an appeal to emotion

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 4m4 minutes ago
Judge hasn't ruled on #PhilipChism photo. Jury being brought in.

 

[jacct]

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 5m5 minutes ago
Eduardo Barbieri is first defense witness. Barbieri is #PhilipChism mom's maiden name

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 3m3 minutes ago
First defense witness: Eduardo Barbieri. He is the grandfather of #PhilipChism. He lives in Florida.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
He's retired, is #PhilipChism grandfather, says #PhilipChism is his "beloved grandson."

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri: divorced #PhilipChism grand mother, Joyce, in 2003

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
During marriage Joyce became ill. Had nervous breakdown first. Went to Salem hospital

Ethan Hartley ‏@Ehartley_DH_BC 2m2 minutes ago Salem, MA
Barbieri is Diana Chism's father. #PhilipChism says that another of his daughters had a psychotic breakdown in mid 70s

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 2m2 minutes ago
#PhilipChism appears to be looking down, not as his grandfather Eduardo Barbieri, as Barbieri recounts family history of mental illness

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri; #PhilipChism mom was born in Brazil. Joyce's breakdown was before mothers birth.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 2m2 minutes ago
Grandfather: #PhilipChism aunt subjected to electro shock therapy in the 70's, years before #PhilipChism mom born.

 

[jacct]

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 28s28 seconds ago
The family moved to Brazil and Joyce continued to have trouble. She was hospitalized several times for mental illness.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 41s41 seconds ago
Barbieri: Returned to USA with ex-wife Joyce, and "my beautiful Diane (#PhilipChism 's mom)

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Other girls stayed back with his mother, age 67, who had many grandsons

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 41s41 seconds ago
Joyce continued to have psych problems. So did his middle daughter Michelle

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri My daughter Michelle also developed psychiatric problems. Same problems as ex wife. Couldn't handle anything.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 57s57 seconds ago
He's lived in FL 14 years. Diana and her kids did too in 2009. #PhilipChism was 9 to 10 yo

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Of #PhilipChism, he was very very quiet. A beautiful soul. Says he behaved well and was very respectful

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri was a professional soccer player in Brazil

 

[jacct]

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri hoped for a boy in the family, so he could teach him soccer. "I could tell at the time he was going to be the best.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
Direct of Barbieri is finished. Sidebar now.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
It's clear Eduardo Barbieri loved, and still loves, his grandson. #PhilipChism looks down, never at him.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 52s52 seconds ago
Prosecutor now questioning #PhilipChism grandfather.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 31s31 seconds ago
McD: Did your wife ever assault anyone?Barbieri No. McD: Your daughter Michelle? Barbieri: No.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 39s39 seconds ago
MacD: When last time you saw #PhilipChism?Barbieri: 2007.

Prosecution reminds him that he testified that Chism was living with him until 2010.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 52s52 seconds ago
Barbieri says he didn't see #PhilipChism after he left FL in 2010. They lived in FL 2 years

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 1m1 minute ago
Barbieri says he saw #PhilipChism "most every single day" when Chism lived in Florida. He calls him "beautiful."

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
#PhilipChism told his grandfather when he scored goals at soccer

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 52s53 seconds ago
When they moved to Danvers, Barbieri said he didn't talk to #PhilipChism. At time of murder, it had been a while since they talked

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 52s53 seconds ago
MacD: You know your wife moved to Danvers 8/13, after they relocated, you talk to #PhilipChism by phone?Barbieri I guess just once.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 45s45 seconds ago
ADA: Last time you spoke to #PhilipChism, when he lived in Danvers weeks before murder, was he the same grandson you'd always known? Yes.

 

[jacct]

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Next defense witness: Claudia Rodriguez

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Rodriguez lives in Clarksville, TN.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 1m1 minute ago
Claudia Rodriguez of Clarksville, Tenn. is now on the stand. Runs an early childhood program there.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
She knows #PhilipChism family. Met them when he was 3 years old: Diana needed good childcare for her kids. Got to know them

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 38s39 seconds ago
#PhilipChism was well taken care of and "simply loved" she says. Evident Diana had marital problems, husband was unfaithful

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 50s51 seconds ago
Diana's marriage had issues. Husband was unfaithful. At one point, Diana and kids moved in with Rodriguez.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Rodriguez #PhilipChism moved to FL for a year, returned to TN in 5/6 2010.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 1m1 minute ago
She says they stayed in touch after Dianna took kids to Florida. #PhilipChism and that Dianna stayed with her after return to Tenn.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Diana devastated and wanted to leave marriage. She now had 3 kids: they came to Rodriguez home and stayed 6 months

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 43s43 seconds ago
Daycare provider says a 10yo #PhilipChism was typical, respectful, maybe a little quiet. He was extremely well behaved.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 49s49 seconds ago
#PhilipChism had reunited with a friend, Tanner Carter. Liked being with Tanner and his family

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 31s32 seconds ago
She says Diana was struggling to make a routine. They all stayed in one room. At times there was a lack of routine

 

[jacct]

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
After about 6 months, Diana and the kids moved into an apartment. Friends helped get furniture, kitchen supplies to help her

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 2m2 minutes ago
Rodriguez helped #philipchism family move into apartment. Organized friends to donate supplies. Chism had own room, mom shared with 2 girls

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
Household was chaotic at times. Difficult for her to talk about bc of her friendship with Diana.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 3m3 minutes ago
Diana thought it was important for #PhilipChism to have his own room, so she shared with the two younger girls.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 2m2 minutes ago
Family friend recalls 'chaotic' household at times when #PhilipChism, his mom and 2 sisters tried to make do after parents split up.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 1m1 minute ago
Family friend getting emotional remembering last time she saw #PhilipChism, his mom and sister before move to Danvers

Christina Hager ‏@HagerWBZ 35s36 seconds ago
Family friend crying as she describes #PhilipChism's mom's struggles after evicted, came to live w/her about 3 weeks, van broke down.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 2m2 minutes ago
The stay turned in to three weeks. #PhilipChism spent much of that time with thenCarter family and his friend Tanner.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 2m2 minutes ago
Family friend says she would talk to #PhilipChism about how it was okay to be upset over upcoming move from TN to MA.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
#PhilipChism had a terrible sleep schedule. Up until 4, 5am some nights. Defense is done with direct with Rodriguez.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 2m2 minutes ago
Prosecutor now talking to family friend who started out as daycare provider.

Christina Hager ‏@HagerWBZ 1m1 minute ago
Family friend says #PhilipChism had a best friend he always wanted to be w/in Tennessee. "We never had any problem w/him misbehaving."

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
#PhilipChism often went to Carter house, more space there. Says Diana did best she could for her kids

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
ADA MacDougall: In particular she made special efforts for #PhilipChism? Yes, Rodriguez says. Special items for him, after basic needs met.

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 1m1 minute ago
Prosecution questioning. Rodriguez says #PhilipChism mom sacrificed to buy things Philip wanted so he wouldn't feel bad among his friends

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 1m1 minute ago
Said she only met #PhilipChism dad Stacey a couple of times.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
Rodriguez met #PhilipChism father, Stacy Chism, a few times. Didn't treat Diana well, but no physical, sexual abuse toward her or children

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
DA: Was #PhilipChism unhappy about the move to MA?Rodriguez: He didn't respond.

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 1m1 minute ago
Family friend: shortly before move #PhilipChism got very angry at his mother on one occasion.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 52s52 seconds ago
She and her hubby played games with #PhilipChism, including chess. Husband lost at chess every single time

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 52s52 seconds ago
Rodriguez says #PhilipChism stayed up most nights to play her son's video games. Rodriguez dismissed.

 

[jacct]

Victoria WarrenVerified account ‏@vwarrenon7 44s44 seconds ago
Next witness: Sabrina Carter. Her son was #PhilipChism best friend in TN. Chism continues staring down.

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 39s39 seconds ago
Carter says she met Diana Chism at a childcare center where she worked. Her son has been friends with #PhilipChism since they were age 2

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 49s49 seconds ago
Carter chokes up, talking about how Tanner and #PhilipChism clicked as toddlers. "Tanner’s always referred to Philip as his brother."

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 48s48 seconds ago
#PhilipChism stayed with them a lot: was well behaved. Also spent holidays with them.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 34s34 seconds ago
#PhilipChism went with her to KY to pick up Tanner. He wore ear buds, general small talk. He went to church with them

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 42s42 seconds ago
When #PhilipChism returned from Florida she noticed nothing out of the ordinary. He spent most weekends and holidays with Carter family.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
Carter says she did not notice any change in #PhilipChism before August 2013 move to MA

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
Defense showing photograph of #PhilipChism and two sisters to Carter. Asking to admit to evidence. Judge calls counsel to sidebar.

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 1m1 minute ago
The photo is not shown to jury.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 2m2 minutes ago
Direct of Carter is done. Kate MacDougall is now crossing.

 

[jacct]

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
The bond between #PhilipChism and her son Tanner was pretty close

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
ADA asking how much time #PhilipChism spent at her house

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
Carter says there were no problems with #PhilipChism when he came back from FL. Quiet, well behaved

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 1m1 minute ago
#PhilipChism was always polite with Carter, but sometimes his mom would come get him, and he would get rude with her. 180 degree difference

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
She told #PhilipChism if he was going to come around her house he had to be respectful towards his mother

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
MacD: Did you ever see disrespectful behavior by #PhilipChism to anyone but his mother? Carter No.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 2m2 minutes ago
Carter says she wasn't concerned about talking to #PhilipChism. Only saw hateful attitude toward his mom

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Carter: I never observed him not wanting to move to MA. He was OK with it.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 2m2 minutes ago
Carter asked #PhilipChism about the move to MA. He said there'd be a lot of family here and a lot of support and he was ok with it.

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 2m2 minutes ago
Sabrina Carter's testimony is over. She takes seat next to Diana Chism. Sidebar is called.

Ethan Hartley ‏@Ehartley_DH_BC 2m2 minutes ago Salem, MA
Sabrina Carter off the stand. Essentially painted a picture that #PhilipChism was respectful and nice to everybody except his mother.

 

[jacct]

Ethan Hartley ‏@Ehartley_DH_BC 56s56 seconds ago Salem, MA
Tanner Carter, 16-year-old friend of #PhilipChism is next on the witness stand.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 55s56 seconds ago
#PhilipChism is not looking at the boy, who according to testimony, was his best friend. Chism head is down

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 50s50 seconds ago
Boy is 16, #PhilipChism friend since preschool, friends with him "most of my life"

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 33s33 seconds ago
They played basketball, skateboarded, video games together. #PhilipChism would separately watch anime, draw.

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 52s52 seconds ago
Tanner Carter says he spent every day with #PhilipChism during the summer and spent the weekends with him during the school year.

Rupa Shenoy ‏@RupaShenoy 47s47 seconds ago
Tanner says #PhilipChism read anime books. Philip is "pretty much like my brother," he says. "He acted just like everyone else."

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 51s52 seconds ago
In 2013 Tanner and #PhilipChism took trip to Nashville to see skateboarders. That's it, no more questions. No cross.

 

[jacct]

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Matthew Lebel is next defense witness

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 35s36 seconds ago
Matthew Lebel of Danvers is next witness. He's now in college but played soccer at Danvers High. Knew #PhilipChism from team.

allison manningVerified account ‏@allymanning 43s44 seconds ago
Lebel and #PhilipChism were on the JV soccer team together. He was friendly, pleasant. They spoke mostly at soccer.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 48s48 seconds ago
Lebel: He started to quiet down a bit, not talk to ppl as much (in days before Ritzer murder).

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 50s50 seconds ago
Lebel: In week before the murder, #PhilipChism was quiet, would ignore people, not pay attention to ppl around him.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Lebel: That was strange. I knew him as excited, outgoing person. All of a sudden he got quiet, changed completely.

Bob Ward Fox25Verified account ‏@Bward3 1m1 minute ago
Cross now of Lebel by prosecutor Kate MacDougall.

Jill Harmacinski ‏@EagleTribJill 54s54 seconds ago
Lebel says he knew #PhilipChism for roughly 5 weeks

Julie Manganis ‏@SNJulieManganis 50s50 seconds ago
During cross exam Lebel admits he knew #PhilipChism for a month. DA suggests there was a lot of convo over case before Lebel was interviewed

Laura Crimaldi ‏@lauracrimaldi 44s44 seconds ago
Testimony of Lebel is done. Next witness is a female minor.

 

[AmyPond]

“This was a sexually motivated homicide and he didn’t get to finish what he started in the bathroom, so he finished it in the woods,” Essex Assistant District 
Attorney Kate MacDougall argued to Salem Superior Court Judge David A. Lowy.
Prosecutors believe Chism 
was in the process of 
assaulting Colleen Ritzer in a bathroom at Danvers
 High on Oct. 22, 2013, 
when he was “interrupted” by another student who 
briefly opened the door 
before leaving.

In addition to first-
degree murder, Chism faces two counts of aggravated rape, both of which carry the possibility of life sentences if he’s convicted. That’s important to prosecutors because under the state’s new juvenile sentencing law, Chism, if convicted of murder, would be eligible for parole in as soon as 15 years. Lowy, however, could choose to punish him with consecutive rather than concurrent sentences, if jurors convict him of rape as well.

Lowy will announce his decision today, when Chism’s lawyers will begin his insanity defense.

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/lo...d_as_rape_ruling_sought_in_philip_chism_trial

Thanks. I guess I didn't realize he was being tried as a juvenile.