NJ - Multiple Deaths in Mansion Fire, Monmouth County, Colts Neck, 20 Nov 2018 *Arrest* #2

[arielilane]

Does anyone know if Paul’s wife (ex wife?) and/or his daughters attending the trial?
I know they initially supported him, do they still?

Insightful questions and Id like to know as well.

However, there’s been no MSM (that I could find) reporting that the defendant’s wife SC or two daughters are attending trial. If I recall the defendant’s family were at home during the arson fire defendant allegedly set on his own property. Thank goodness they escaped unharmed!

Speculation: will defendant’s family be called to testify (?) and I can understand why they would stay away from courtroom.
It's supposed to be a long trial.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014427840624672804

 

[arielilane]

Personally, I dont think it's going to matter.


New Jersey tech boss Paul Caneiro scored a big win before his quadruple murder trial even began when a judge ruled to keep secret that the female pal he allegedly lavished gifts upon with stolen money was his mistress, court documents reveal.

Exclusive | Accused Colts Neck killer Paul Caneiro scores big win in salacious murder trial involving mistress, stolen money

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued that the evidence could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment.”

nypost.com

1/22/2026

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued their romance could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment” — and insisted it was “irrelevant” because his wife “was aware” of the cheating and continued to live with him anyway, according to the order obtained by The Post.

 

[meanmaryjean]

Personally, I dont think it's going to matter.


New Jersey tech boss Paul Caneiro scored a big win before his quadruple murder trial even began when a judge ruled to keep secret that the female pal he allegedly lavished gifts upon with stolen money was his mistress, court documents reveal.

Exclusive | Accused Colts Neck killer Paul Caneiro scores big win in salacious murder trial involving mistress, stolen money

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued that the evidence could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment.”

nypost.com

1/22/2026

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued their romance could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment” — and insisted it was “irrelevant” because his wife “was aware” of the cheating and continued to live with him anyway, according to the order obtained by The Post.

Oh I think any juror over the age of 16 can figure it out pretty quick.

 

[LittleSeaTree]

1/21/26

'Someone just got whacked.' Surveillance footage, 911 call adds tension to Paul Caneiro murder trial

In Colts Neck, the trial of Paul Caneiro unfolds with harrowing 911 calls and shocking evidence that prosecutors say links him to the tragic murders of his brother and family.

nj1015.com

Classy statement

 

[Luna20]

I haven’t watched it every day but when I did watch it Paul had a blank face. It’s as though he is not phased by the horror. Has he been like this throughout?

 

[Niner]

Well - all I am finding are articles from Wednesday's court - nothing for yesterday - maybe a bit too early over here....

Friday, January 23rd:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 8:45am ET) – NJ – Keith Martin Caneiro (50), his wife Jennifer Karidis Caneiro (45) & 2 children Jesse (11) & Sophia (8) (Nov. 20, 2018, Colt’s Neck; died prior to fire @ home) – *Paul Jay Caneiro (51/now 58) (bro) arrested (11/20/18), charged (11/29/18), indicted (2/25/19) & arraigned (3/18/19) on 4 counts of murder, 2 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated arson, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, possession of a knife for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a knife, theft, misapplication of entrusted property & 2 counts of hindering apprehension. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Monmouth County
*Indicted (7/1/19) & arraigned (3/18/19) with 2nd degree insurance fraud (from 11/6/12 to 7/9/19). Plead not guilty.
Paul Caneiro allegedly stole $78K from Keith & Jennifer Caneiro. He stole the money sometime between January 2017 & the day of the murders.
Jury selection began on 1/5/26 & ended on 1/9/26. 12 jurors & 4 alternates.
Trial began on 1/12/26. (should take about 4 weeks/thru 3/20 per Judge)
Superior Court Judge Marc C. Lemieux presiding. Monmouth County Prosecutor Deputy First assistant Christopher Decker & Assistant Monmouth County prosecutor Nicole Wallace. Public defender’s office attorneys Monika Mastellone & Andy Murray.
Court info from 11/28/18 thru 12/4/25 r& Jury Selection Days 1-5 (1/5-1/9/26) & Trial Days 1-6 (1/12-1/21/26) reference post #153 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/nj-m...colts-neck-20-nov-2018-arrest-2.740776/page-8
1/22/26 Thursday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: Lazaro Cardenas, trust attorney [testified about the policy beneficiaries]. Lt Nicholas Cattelona [testified on the huge gun collection-shown to jurors]. Captain Brian Weisbrot [re disconnected home surveillance]. Trial continues on Friday, 1/23/26.

 

[Seattle1]

1/22/26

Exclusive | Accused Colts Neck killer Paul Caneiro scores big win in salacious murder trial involving mistress, stolen money

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued that the evidence could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment.”

nypost.com

Lawyers for Caneiro, 59, had argued their romance could “mislead the jury into a moral judgment” — and insisted it was “irrelevant” because his wife “was aware” of the cheating and continued to live with him anyway, according to the order obtained by The Post.

 

[Seattle1]

Well - all I am finding are articles from Wednesday's court - nothing for yesterday - maybe a bit too early over here....

Asbury Park (APP.) requires a subscription but from the video captions, it seems 1/22/26/Thursday was limited to the prosecution witness Lt Nicholas Cattelona showing the jurors Paul's extensive gun collection found in his home as evidence; Lazaro Cardenas, trust attorney, testified about the policy beneficiaries; and more from the detective about Paul on video disconnecting the home surveillance system.

Also, I think they might be cutting court hours short over concerns about the weather forecast.

https://www.app.com/videos/news/local/courts/2026/01/22/paul-caneiro-trial-colts-neck-gun-collection/88301935007/

 

[Niner]

Asbury Park (APP.) requires a subscription but from the video captions, it seems 1/22/26/Thursday was limited to the prosecution witness Lt Nicholas Cattelona showing the jurors Paul's extensive gun collection found in his home as evidence; Lazaro Cardenas, trust attorney, testified about the policy beneficiaries; and more from the detective about Paul on video disconnecting the home surveillance system.

Also, I think they might be cutting court hours short over concerns about the weather forecast.

https://www.app.com/videos/news/local/courts/2026/01/22/paul-caneiro-trial-colts-neck-gun-collection/88301935007/

Since I really do not want to listen to videos - I shall ask you - on red bold in quote:
was it Ocean Police Department Officer David Marino Jr. or Detective Debra Bassinder? TIA!

 

[Seattle1]

I haven’t watched it every day but when I did watch it Paul had a blank face. It’s as though he is not phased by the horror. Has he been like this throughout?

A blank face is a perfect description. He has to know he's going down in flames, and he's sitting in court thinking he has nothing to lose by going to trial. An incredibly selfish loser with a bankrupt soul. JMO

 

[Seattle1]

Since I really do not want to listen to videos - I shall ask you - on red bold in quote:
was it Ocean Police Department Officer David Marino Jr. or Detective Debra Bassinder? TIA!

No, on Thursday it was Lt Nicholas Cattelona testifying on the huge gun collection and Capt Brian Weisbrot on the disconnected home surveillance.

 

[Niner]

No, on Thursday it was Lt Nicholas Cattelona testifying on the huge gun collection and Capt Brian Weisbrot on the disconnected home surveillance.

Thanks - I shall see if I can edit my post above....

 

[Seattle1]

1/23/226

Did Paul Caneiro Plan to Kill the Entire Family​

 

[Seattle1]

TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS​

DAY 7 – 1/22/26​

• LIVE STREAM: NJ v. Paul Caneiro – Day 7 | Mansion Murders Trial
• Prosecutors began the day showing jurors photos from the Ocean Township Police Department search of Susan Caneiro’s white Porsche Cayenne, moving into the rear cargo area where a black backpack was found. The detective identified a knife, a U.S. passport, a gun barrel and other firearm parts, keys (including an Audi key), and a large group of bank/credit cards that were mostly in Paul J. Caneiro’s name, with one in the name Giselle Restrepo. He also identified an envelope containing 17 U.S. savings bonds in Katelyn and Marissa Caneiro’s names (Paul Caneiro’s adult daughters), a T-Mobile SIM card, Paul Caneiro’s passport, and a FLIR One Pro thermal camera.
  • WATCH: Guns, Knives and Bloody Clothes: Crime Scene Evidence in Paul Caneiro Trial
  • On cross, defense stressed the photos and scene work were taken over multiple days and hit what was not swabbed or collected for DNA, including door handles and other gloves on the property. The detective said fire damage generally destroys DNA and fingerprints.
• Jurors saw a piece of black nitrile glove found on the floor behind the driver’s seat in the Porsche Macan, and heard about the Nov. 23 basement search where jeans were recovered as part of a debris pile; the state forensic laboratory later found an unfired cartridge in them

NJ v. Paul Caneiro: The Mansion Murders Trial

UPDATE: Paul Caneiro is accused of murdering his brother, Keith Caneiro, and Keith's wife and children before setting both of their homes on fire.

www.courttv.com

 

[Seattle1]

1/22/26

Caneiro Murder Weapons and DNA Evidence | Vinnie Politan Investigates

Vinnie Politan examines murder weapons and DNA evidence in the Paul Caneiro quadruple murder trial.

www.courttv.com

 

[arielilane]

Interesting in NJ v Paul Caneiro. Following the lunch break, the judge and attorneys are having a sidebar, but they locked the public/media out of the courtroom. So I guess more like an in-chambers meeting happening inside the courtroom. https://youtube.com/watch?v=F8-MMWnbG6k

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014771425052397758

 

[arielilane]

Also, reading between the lines and through the crypic talk in court right now, I think Corey Caneiro - the 3rd Caneiro brother - is going to testify next week. Remember, the defense has pointed to him as the killer.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014782701879066711

 

[Luna20]

A blank face is a perfect description. He has to know he's going down in flames, and he's sitting in court thinking he has nothing to lose by going to trial. An incredibly selfish loser with a bankrupt soul. JMO

His face reminds me of Kohberger’s blank face. Chosen defiance.