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GUILTY MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
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That could be. At the last hearing the Judge was going allow his ex-girlfriend testimony about him confessing to her. Maybe trial continuance? I have that jury selection is supposed to 3/29, with the trial starting 4/5.
I will just keep checking and maybe it will show back up.
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Niner it still is not showing up in the cases under Kylr name. Other cases just not the criminal one for the murder.@Jewels53 - since I'll be gone for a few days - was wondering if the trial is still "a go" on Monday, 3/29?
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Well - maybe be @PayrollNerd can help me on this while you are on retreat?! I bet she won't mind - right Payroll?
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@Jewels53 - since I'll be gone for a few days - was wondering if the trial is still "a go" on Monday, 3/29?
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Yust goes to trial in April 2021.
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yust-trial/journey-for-justice-the-trial-of-kyler-yust
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Monday, March 29th:
*Jury Selection to begin (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection starting on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 2/16/21 reference post #71 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/4/21 Update: Yust’s defense team had filed a motion for a change of judge after they say they received an anonymous letter alleging connections between Judge William Collins and the victims’ families. Collins denied the claims but did ask the state’s high court to appoint a senior judge to hear the motion. There will be no change in judge for Yust’s trial, another judge appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Wednesday morning. Judge Brandon Baker from Henry County said the defense didn't show enough evidence for a new judge to preside over the case. Judge Baker also ruled Wednesday that defense counsel Collins needs to make a decision on whether or not the case will be moved to St. Charles County. Prosecutor Ben Butler asked to drop 2 counts of abandoning a corpse, a felony, which Judge William Collins granted in proceedings today, March 4. Next motions hearing on 3/5/21. Defendant to appear in person.
3/5/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 3/11/21. 3/11/21 Update: The judge presiding over the Yust trial ruled Thursday that testimony & a wiretap from an ex-girlfriend of Yust can be heard during the trial. Attorneys representing Yust had filed a motion to keep the testimony & wiretap out of the trial, alleging it was coerced. According to prosecutors in 2008, Yust allegedly confessed to his-then girlfriend Katelyn Farris to killing Kara Kopetsky who went missing the previous year. Also on Thursday, attorneys agreed to interview potential jurors in groups of 60 to 80 people at a time. Questionnaires are already out to prospective jurors, with jury selection slated to start March 29 in St. Charles County, outside of St. Louis. Jurors will be brought to Cass County & sequestered throughout the trial, which is expected to last three weeks. Opening statements are set to begin April 5.
*Jury Selection to begin (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection starting on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 2/16/21 reference post #71 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/4/21 Update: Yust’s defense team had filed a motion for a change of judge after they say they received an anonymous letter alleging connections between Judge William Collins and the victims’ families. Collins denied the claims but did ask the state’s high court to appoint a senior judge to hear the motion. There will be no change in judge for Yust’s trial, another judge appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Wednesday morning. Judge Brandon Baker from Henry County said the defense didn't show enough evidence for a new judge to preside over the case. Judge Baker also ruled Wednesday that defense counsel Collins needs to make a decision on whether or not the case will be moved to St. Charles County. Prosecutor Ben Butler asked to drop 2 counts of abandoning a corpse, a felony, which Judge William Collins granted in proceedings today, March 4. Next motions hearing on 3/5/21. Defendant to appear in person.
3/5/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 3/11/21. 3/11/21 Update: The judge presiding over the Yust trial ruled Thursday that testimony & a wiretap from an ex-girlfriend of Yust can be heard during the trial. Attorneys representing Yust had filed a motion to keep the testimony & wiretap out of the trial, alleging it was coerced. According to prosecutors in 2008, Yust allegedly confessed to his-then girlfriend Katelyn Farris to killing Kara Kopetsky who went missing the previous year. Also on Thursday, attorneys agreed to interview potential jurors in groups of 60 to 80 people at a time. Questionnaires are already out to prospective jurors, with jury selection slated to start March 29 in St. Charles County, outside of St. Louis. Jurors will be brought to Cass County & sequestered throughout the trial, which is expected to last three weeks. Opening statements are set to begin April 5.
Jury selection for Kylr Yust’s murder trial begins – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
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Still nothing on Case Net Missouri.
This is just a video.
Still nothing on Case Net Missouri.
More than 50 people from St. Charles County spent the day going through questions that might put them on the jury, which would then send them across the state. Potential jurors gathered at St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles. Lawyers questioned them in the parish gymnasium.
One potential juror cited they are due for their second COVID-19 vaccine, and the court offered possible accommodations to make sure they could get it in Cass County if selected. Among the group was a software engineer, a cook, a funeral technician and a department manager at a local hospital.
A major topic during the day was domestic abuse and how it’s affected their lives. If they were comfortable, jurors were asked to explain experiences they’ve been through to the group, and if they could be impartial to testimony from alleged domestic violence victims.
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A new group will appear for selection on Tuesday. Yust’s trial is set to start April 5 in Cass County.
Kylr Yust trial: Jury selection begins in Cass County man's double murder case
One potential juror cited they are due for their second COVID-19 vaccine, and the court offered possible accommodations to make sure they could get it in Cass County if selected. Among the group was a software engineer, a cook, a funeral technician and a department manager at a local hospital.
A major topic during the day was domestic abuse and how it’s affected their lives. If they were comfortable, jurors were asked to explain experiences they’ve been through to the group, and if they could be impartial to testimony from alleged domestic violence victims.
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A new group will appear for selection on Tuesday. Yust’s trial is set to start April 5 in Cass County.
Kylr Yust trial: Jury selection begins in Cass County man's double murder case
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Tuesday, March 30th:
*Trial continues with jury selection (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection started on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 3/11/21 reference post #91 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/29/21 Monday Day 1 of Jury selection. More than 50 people from St. Charles County spent the day going through questions that might put them on the jury, which would then send them across the state. Potential jurors gathered at St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles. Lawyers questioned them in the parish gymnasium. Among the group was a software engineer, a cook, a funeral technician & a department manager at a local hospital. A major topic during the day was domestic abuse & how it’s affected their lives. If they were comfortable, jurors were asked to explain experiences they’ve been through to the group & if they could be impartial to testimony from alleged domestic violence victims. A new group will appear for selection on Tuesday, 3/30/21.
*Trial continues with jury selection (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection started on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 3/11/21 reference post #91 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/29/21 Monday Day 1 of Jury selection. More than 50 people from St. Charles County spent the day going through questions that might put them on the jury, which would then send them across the state. Potential jurors gathered at St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles. Lawyers questioned them in the parish gymnasium. Among the group was a software engineer, a cook, a funeral technician & a department manager at a local hospital. A major topic during the day was domestic abuse & how it’s affected their lives. If they were comfortable, jurors were asked to explain experiences they’ve been through to the group & if they could be impartial to testimony from alleged domestic violence victims. A new group will appear for selection on Tuesday, 3/30/21.
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In the second day of jury selection, 71 people were informed about the case and asked about potential biases or hardships.
Of the 71, 33 said the commitment to a three-week trial in Cass County would be a hardship, citing work and child care reasons.
Nine of the possible jurors had previously been impacted by domestic violence but none felt that affected their impartiality.
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In the end, the prosecution and defense teams released 44 of the people questioned Tuesday.
The remaining 27 were asked to report again Wednesday in addition to 53 from Monday’s session.
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yus...-narrow-juror-field-in-kylr-yust-murder-trial
Of the 71, 33 said the commitment to a three-week trial in Cass County would be a hardship, citing work and child care reasons.
Nine of the possible jurors had previously been impacted by domestic violence but none felt that affected their impartiality.
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In the end, the prosecution and defense teams released 44 of the people questioned Tuesday.
The remaining 27 were asked to report again Wednesday in addition to 53 from Monday’s session.
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yus...-narrow-juror-field-in-kylr-yust-murder-trial
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Wednesday, March 31st:
*Trial continues with jury selection (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection started on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 3/11/21 & jury selection (3/29/21) reference post #94 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/30/21 Tuesday Day 2 of Jury selection. In the second day of jury selection, 71 people were informed about the case & asked about potential biases or hardships. Of the 71, 33 said the commitment to a three-week trial in Cass County would be a hardship, citing work & child care reasons. Several of the members seated Tuesday also had connections to law enforcement. Nine of the possible jurors had previously been impacted by domestic violence but none felt that affected their impartiality. In the end, the prosecution & defense teams released 44 of the people questioned Tuesday. The remaining 27 were asked to report again Wednesday, 3/31/21 in addition to 53 from Monday’s session. A jury for the case, set to go to trial next Monday, could be finalized Wednesday. Jury selection continues on 3/31/21.
*Trial continues with jury selection (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) – MO – Kara Elise Kopetsky (17) (May 4, 2007, Belton) & Jessica S. Runions (21) (Sept. 8, 2016, Lee’s Summit) – *Kylr Charles Yust (18 in 2007/29/now 32) indicted (3/1/18) & arraigned (6/18/18) on 2 counts of 1st degree & 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $1M cash only bond. Originally charged with felony arson for burning Jessica’s car was dismissed on 10/5/17. Charges of 2 counts of abandonment of a corpse-dismissed on 3/4/21).
Trial set to begin 4/5/21 with Jury Selection started on 3/29/21 thru 4/1/21. Held in Cass County & jurors from St. Charles County. Jurors will be sequestered throughout the trial (expected to last 3 weeks).
Court info from 3/1/18 thru 3/11/21 & jury selection (3/29/21) reference post #94 here:
MO - Kara Kopetsky, 17 in 2007; Jessica Runions, 21 in 2016; found deceased - *ARREST* #2
3/30/21 Tuesday Day 2 of Jury selection. In the second day of jury selection, 71 people were informed about the case & asked about potential biases or hardships. Of the 71, 33 said the commitment to a three-week trial in Cass County would be a hardship, citing work & child care reasons. Several of the members seated Tuesday also had connections to law enforcement. Nine of the possible jurors had previously been impacted by domestic violence but none felt that affected their impartiality. In the end, the prosecution & defense teams released 44 of the people questioned Tuesday. The remaining 27 were asked to report again Wednesday, 3/31/21 in addition to 53 from Monday’s session. A jury for the case, set to go to trial next Monday, could be finalized Wednesday. Jury selection continues on 3/31/21.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — A jury has been selected for Kylr Yust’s murder trial. It took three days to chose the 12 jurors, plus four alternates. There are 13 women and three men.
Jurors were selected from St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. They are scheduled to leave St. Charles at 8 a.m. Monday morning and will arrive in Harrisonville by noon.
Opening statements are scheduled to take place Monday afternoon.
Jury selected in Kylr Yust murder trial; Opening statements expected Monday afternoon | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
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Jurors were selected from St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. They are scheduled to leave St. Charles at 8 a.m. Monday morning and will arrive in Harrisonville by noon.
Opening statements are scheduled to take place Monday afternoon.
Jury selected in Kylr Yust murder trial; Opening statements expected Monday afternoon | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
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https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/yust-trial/jury-selected-for-kylr-yusts-double-murder-trial
Trial begins Monday @Dre
In the above link is also a series of podcasts covering the case by the 41Files which is Kansas City 41 action news podcast. I'll be listening through them later today and will report back if there is any new details.
Trial begins Monday @Dre
In the above link is also a series of podcasts covering the case by the 41Files which is Kansas City 41 action news podcast. I'll be listening through them later today and will report back if there is any new details.
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