Found Deceased MI - Venus Stewart, 32, Colon, 28 April 2010 - #10 *D. Stewart guilty*

[TigerBalm]

Douglas Stewart scheduled in court
January 28, 2011 8:49 AM

CENTREVILLE, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A man accused of killing his estranged wife in Saint Joseph County is due in court today.

A motions hearing is scheduled in Doug Stewart's case.

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[Kimberlyd125]

Thanks for the heads up TigerBalm!

 

[TigerBalm]

Doug Stewart makes court appearance
January 28, 2011 5:53 PM

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Friday's hearing was on whether or not to allow certain testimony at Stewart's murder trial. The judge made his decision behind closed doors and did not release the ruling.

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Judge in Venus Stewart case seals ruling on hearsay evidence
Published: Friday, January 28, 2011, 9:45 PM Updated: Friday, January 28, 2011, 9:52 PM

CENTREVILLE — Defense and prosecution attorneys may now know whether a St. Joseph County jury will hear what Venus Stewart allegedly told relatives about her estranged husband before she disappeared last April.

But the public presumably won't know until the trial begins in February, after St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman moved his decision on a defense hearsay challenge behind closed doors again late Friday afternoon and sealed his written order.

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Media barred from hearing on hearsay evidence in Stewart case; trial set to take place as planned
Posted Jan 29, 2011 @ 01:36 AM

Centreville, Mich. —

Douglas Stewart made a brief appearance in a St. Joseph County courtroom Friday.
Most of Stewart’s time before St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman was spent behind closed doors with his attorneys, Jeffrey and Kimberly Schroder, and St.&#8200;Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough.
The Schroders also presented an ex parte (emergency) communication to Stutesman that was discussed privately without further explanation in the open courtroom.

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[samirosenjacken]

I just discovered this case and had a question... does anyone know anything about Ricky Spencer from Delaware?? I saw the picture and read the reports.. but truth is I think I know his parents and if he is the boy I think he is.. this can't be more of a shock! His parents are just wonderful people and he grew up in a wonderful environment. I am praying I have the wrong person... so I was curious if anyone had any other information on him...

 

[Kimberlyd125]

I don't know anything other than what has been reported. He apparently met DS through online gaming like xbox live or something and talked to him A LOT. From what I understand he knew the whole plot. He knew DS was going to kill Venus and did NOTHING.
I personally think he should be in a cell next to Doug but IMO he struck a big deal for the info he has.

 

[samirosenjacken]

I don't know anything other than what has been reported. He apparently met DS through online gaming like xbox live or something and talked to him A LOT. From what I understand he knew the whole plot. He knew DS was going to kill Venus and did NOTHING.
I personally think he should be in a cell next to Doug but IMO he struck a big deal for the info he has.

I agree .. if he did what is seems like he did... he should pay the price for it. I just think it's a tragedy if he's the son of the people I know.. I hope he isn't.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Thinking of Venus on this cold evening. Still thinking of Venus and her family.
Praying she is found soon.

Also praying for the trial that is set to start in a couple of weeks. I feel for her family who will have to sit through the trial and look at DS's face knowing what he did to their daughter. I hope and pray the girls are getting the help they need. Such sweet baby girls. How horrible to have to live through this.

Such a sad sad case.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Getting close to trial time!

 

[praying for you]

Ricky Spencer is from Bear, Delaware...If you google Ricky Spencer and Doug Stewart, you should be able to find photos from a pre-trial hearing.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Somehow, I missed this article.

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/02/on_the_trail_volunteers_train.html

On the trail: Volunteers train bloodhounds, other breeds to find missing persons


It's about MI search dogs. Venus is mentioned in it.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.sturgisjournal.com/news/x1055394242/Jury-election-to-start-Friday

Jury election to start Friday

Stewart is scheduled to face trial in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman.
The number of potential jurors being called was not public information Monday, according to court personnel.

Last fall, before Stewart’s trial was postponed because of motions filed by his attorneys, a jury would have been selected from a pool of 287 potential jurors.
Court officials are being cautious about what they say to the media. A Circuit Court employee said several panels of potential jurors will be called. The first group will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday.

There will be no jury selection next Monday, because the Courthouse is closed for Presidents Day. Jury selection is expected to resume Tuesday and Wednesday.

It was learned that a news crew from “In Session,” a court TV program, will meet in Stutesman’s courtroom on Presidents Day to review trial plans.

Stewart is represented by Jeffrey and Kimberly Schroder.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Jury selection today!!!!!
Will resume Tuesday.

Finally movement towards justice for Venus!

 

[nurselady]

Jury selection today!!!!!
Will resume Tuesday.

Finally movement towards justice for Venus!

It's about time..hopefully she can come home & get a decent burial..Her family deserves it !!!

 

[JLMcKenna83]

I have a feeling that even when Doug is convicted he'll never tell about what he did to Venus and where he put her. It's the last bit of control he can ever maintain over her.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

I have a feeling that even when Doug is convicted he'll never tell about what he did to Venus and where he put her. It's the last bit of control he can ever maintain over her.

I totally agree. He is evil.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/02/jury_selection_in_doug_stewart_2.html

Nearly half of potential jurors dismissed in first day of jury selection in Venus Stewart murder trial


CENTREVILLE — A jury pool of 110 was whittled to about 50 Friday as the first day jury selection in the murder trial of Doug Stewart wrapped up.

The remaining potential jurors are to report back to the St. Joseph County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday as Prosecutor John McDonough and Stewart's attorneys, Jeffrey and Kymberly Schroder, are expected to begin questioning jurors in open court.




Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman told members of the jury pool Friday that testimony in the case is expected to last three to four weeks.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.thedailyreporter.com/new...election-to-continue-Tuesday-in-Stewart-trial

Jury selection to continue Tuesday in Stewart trial

Centreville, Mich. — Jury selection in the Douglas Stewart murder trial will continue at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph County Circuit Court.
Stewart faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the April 2010 disappearance of his estranged wife, Venus Stewart, 32, who is presumed dead. If convicted, he faces life in prison.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Today is day 2 of jury selection.
Hope all goes well.

Praying for Venus and her family.

 

[crocus]

A jury has been seated in the Doug Stewart trial. Opening statements begin tomorrow morning. I will be there in court tweeting details. 24 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

http://twitter.com/jessicawheeler3

(reporter from WWMT3 News in Kalamazoo)

 

[maggieo]

Oh, I hope Venus receives the justice she deserves. Maybe when it's all over, he'll tell where he put her body.