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

[Kimberlyd125]

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)

Thanks!

 

[Kimberlyd125]

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

I doubt it, but we can hope. He needs to give his little girls answers.

 

[Coldpizza]

I doubt it, but we can hope. He needs to give his little girls answers.

Kimberly, thanks so much for keeping us up to date on Venus! your the best:yourock:

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Kimberly, thanks so much for keeping us up to date on Venus! your the best:yourock:

Thanks Coldpizza! I've had a lot of help with that lately.
This case is close to my heart.

You know how some cases just affect you more than others? This one had that effect on me. My heart bleeds for those little girls and Venus' parents. To think Venus is still out there somewhere and HE KNOWS where she is but won't say, really pizzes me off. KWIM?

So glad the trial is starting. I'll be following the twitter link provided by Crocus tomorrow.

 

[crocus]

'Dateline NBC,' 'In Session,' covering Venus Stewart murder trial; opening statements expected today

Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 8:10 AM

As the Venus Stewart murder trial gets under way this morning in St. Joseph County Circuit Court, two national TV programs will be on hand taking it all in.Crews from “In Session” and “Dateline NBC” are in Centreville covering the trial for programs that will air on their respective channels at a later date.


More at link....
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/02/crews_from_in_session_dateline.html

 

[crocus]

Opening statements set to begin soon in the Doug Stewart trial. 10 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

http://twitter.com/jessicawheeler3

 

[crocus]

Another reporter Twitter to follow - she's in the courtroom today also.

Waiting for Doug Stewart's murder trial in St. Joseph county to officially start...should be any minute now... 3 minutes ago via web

http://twitter.com/DaniCarlsonTV8

 

[Kimberlyd125]

So glad In Session is there.
Thanks so much Crocus!
Will follow that link on twitter as well.

 

[mysticrose]

Thank you crocus for the links

 

[mysticrose]

About a half dozen of Venus Stewart's family and friends got to the courtroom early this morning and in court waiting for it to start 35 minutes ago

http://twitter.com/DaniCarlsonTV8

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/loca...t-murder-trial-begins?altcast_code=66dc5df328

CENTREVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - Ten months after Venus Stewart vanished from outside her parents' home in Colon Township, the murder trial of her estranged husband, Doug, begins in a St. Joseph County court Wednesday.

A jury of 14 people, including two alternates, was selected late Tuesday afternoon. Judge Paul Stutesman will preside over the trial, which is expected to last through the week of March 11. He issued a gag order in the case several months ago, in an effort to keep information to a minimum before the trial begins.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Praying for justice for Venus!

 

[Kimberlyd125]

DaniCarsonTV8 just tweeted that there is a delay getting the trial started.

ETA: Now she says St. Joseph county prosecutor John McDonugh just walked back into the courtroom.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

DaniCarlsonTV8 Dani Carlson
One juror excused (removed) in Doug Stewart's murder trial...judge says will proceed with 13 meaning only one alternate

 

[mysticrose]

Judge Stutesman reminding jurors to not consider anything about the trial that's not presented in court
28 minutes ago via web

Prosecutor: His opening statement is "road map" of what he thinks happened in crime...it is not evidence
22 minutes ago via web

Defense objects to Prosecution's opening statement says he is "offering evidence" Judge disagrees and overrules objection
20 minutes ago via web

Prosecution: Venus Stewart's body has not been found, It will be up to jury to decide beyond a reasonable doubt that Venus Stewart is dead
13 minutes ago via web

Defense attorney objects during prosecution's opening statement...asks that judge excuse jury from courtroom
12 minutes ago via web

Prosecution: "the body of Venus Stewart need not be recovered to prove her death"
6 minutes ago via web

Prosecution:Venus Stewart's family will testify tomorrow
half a minute ago via web

http://twitter.com/DaniCarlsonTV8

 

[mysticrose]

Prosecution: Friday of this week Ricky Spencer willl likely tesitfy about the alleged crime
half a minute ago via web

http://twitter.com/DaniCarlsonTV8

 

[mysticrose]

'Dateline NBC,' 'In Session,' covering Venus Stewart murder trial; opening statements expected today


CENTREVILLE — As the Venus Stewart murder trial gets under way this morning in St. Joseph County Circuit Court, two national TV programs will be on hand taking it all in.

Crews from “In Session” and “Dateline NBC” are in Centreville covering the trial for programs that will air on their respective channels at a later date.

Venus Stewart's husband, Doug Stewart, is charged with felony murder and first-degree premeditated murder in connection with her April 26 abduction and alleged slaying.


A jury of nine women and five men was picked Tuesday to hear the case. Testimony in the case in the case is expected to last 3 to 4 weeks and a witness list filed in the St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk's Office includes the names of more than 70 potential witnesses

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

 

[mysticrose]

Prosecutor: Ricky Spencer has been given immunity by myself for what he has to say...Spencer is not on trial Doug Stewart is
2 minutes ago via web .

Final witness: MSP Detective Mike Scott, lead investigator in the case
5 minutes ago via web

http://twitter.com/DaniCarlsonTV8

 

[mysticrose]

Ricky has been given immunity for his testimony

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Thank you so much for the updates Mystic. I'm at work and having a hard time following twitter.