GUILTY PA - Victoria Gazzam, 4 mos, beaten to death, Mount Lebanon, 12 Nov 2017 *Sentenced*

[Niner]

Thank you very much TxMother!!

 

[MsMarple]

Thank you very much TxMother!!

Niner was that the article? I’m still in Miami so I’m only checking here sporadically. Sorry. Thanks TxMother67 for answering!

 

[Niner]

Yes MsMarple - that was the article.

 

[Niner]

Monday, June 17th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ am ET)– PA – Victoria Gazzam (4 mos old) (Nov. 12, 2017, Mt. Lebanon; “she was a fussy baby”) – *George Joseph Gazzam (30) “father” arrested & charged (11/16/17) with criminal murder, recklessly endangering another person & endangerment the welfare of child. Plead not guilty. Bail has been denied.
Trial was rescheduled to 4/29.
4/29/19 Update: Plead guilty to a general count of criminal homicide & to endangering the welfare of children. He will have a degree-of-guilt hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd on June 17. The options could be first- or third-degree murder, as well as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.

 

[Niner]

Anyone hear what the sentence was?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Well I spoke too soon! Did not realize this was going to last a few days....

Testimony to continue against Mt. Lebanon man accused of killing his infant

Mr. Gazzam pleaded guilty in April to a general count of homicide. On Monday, the prosecution began presenting evidence at a degree-of-guilt hearing, after which Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd will determine whether he is guilty of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.

Ms. Walter testified Monday that the couple’s relationship, which began in 2015, was “like a roller coaster.” She said Mr. Gazzam had a history of cocaine use, adding that he bought cocaine and drank a 12-pack of beer the night before their daughter’s death.
[.....]
Ms. Walter’s brother, 17-year-old Zach Walter, testified that when he was first alerted to the incident by police entering the home, he found Mr. Gazzam in a “very emotional” state.

“He was crying, sobbing,” he said.

The hearing resumes Tuesday morning.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, June 18th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Day 2) (@ am ET)– PA – Victoria Gazzam (4 mos old) (Nov. 12, 2017, Mt. Lebanon; “she was a fussy baby”) – *George Joseph Gazzam (30) “father” arrested & charged (11/16/17) with criminal murder, recklessly endangering another person & endangerment the welfare of child. Plead not guilty. Bail has been denied.
Trial was rescheduled to start 4/29.
4/29/19 Update: Plead guilty to a general count of criminal homicide & to endangering the welfare of children. He will have a degree-of-guilt hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd on June 17. The options could be first- or third-degree murder, as well as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.
6/17/19 Update (Day 1): Prosecution began presenting evidence at a degree-of-guilt hearing, after which Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd will determine whether he is guilty of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. State witnesses: Kayla Walter (Victoria's mother). Allegheny County homicide Detective James Fitzgerald. Zach Walter (Kayla's bro) & Mark Zimmer (Kayla's uncle). Hearing continues to 6/18.

 

[Niner]

Judge mulling degree of guilt for Mt. Lebanon man accused of killing his infant


In an Allegheny County courtroom Tuesday afternoon, Assistant District Attorney Alison Bragle placed a baby doll on her podium.

Addressing Common Pleas Judge Randal Todd, she struck it five times with a closed fist, imitating what prosecutors say happened to Joseph Gazzam’s 4-month-old daughter on the morning of her death.

“After that first blow, your honor, you have formed the specific intent to kill,” Ms. Bragle said.
[.....]
Arguments in a hearing to determine the degree of Mr. Gazzam’s guilt concluded Tuesday, and Judge Todd is currently mulling a verdict, with options ranging from third- or first-degree murder to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.

 

[Niner]

Anyone hear any news on verdict? Or is the Judge still mulling it over....

 

[Niner]

Well I did a google search and only came up with an article from April, where he plead guilty....

Anyone local??!! TIA!

 

[Niner]

Bumping up for little Victoria - did she get justice??

How long was he sentenced for?? TIA!

 

[Niner]

Did Victoria get justice??

Nothing on how many years or life??

TIA!

 

[Niner]

I swear google is following me.... just got this alert.

Mt. Lebanon man convicted of third-degree murder in infant daughter's death

An Allegheny County Common Pleas judge found Tuesday that a Mt. Lebanon man committed third-degree murder when he killed his 4-month-old daughter.
[.....]
Mr. Gazzam will be sentenced July 18

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 18th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ am ET)– PA – Victoria Gazzam (4 mos old) (Nov. 12, 2017, Mt. Lebanon; “she was a fussy baby”) – *George Joseph Gazzam (30) “father” arrested & charged (11/16/17) with criminal murder, recklessly endangering another person & endangerment the welfare of child. Plead not guilty. Bail has been denied.
Trial was rescheduled to 4/29/19.
4/29/19 Update: Plead guilty to a general count of criminal homicide & to endangering the welfare of children. He will have a degree-of-guilt hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd on June 17. The options could be first- or third-degree murder, as well as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.
6/17/19 Update (Day 1): Prosecution began presenting evidence at a degree-of-guilt hearing, after which Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd will determine whether he is guilty of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. State witnesses: Kayla Walter (Victoria's mother). Allegheny County homicide Detective James Fitzgerald. Zach Walter (Kayla's bro) & Mark Zimmer (Kayla's uncle). Hearing continues to 6/18.
6/18/19 Update (Day 2): Closing arguments by State & defense. Arguments in a hearing to determine the degree of Mr. Gazzam’s guilt concluded Tuesday, and Judge Todd is currently mulling a verdict, with options ranging from third- or first-degree murder to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.
6/25/19 Update: Judge Randal Todd was charged with determining the degree of Mr. Gazzam’s guilt. Judge Todd’s options in the ruling ranged from first- or third-degree murder to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter. Judge found Tuesday that a Mt. Lebanon man committed third-degree murder. Sentencing on 7/18.

 

[Niner]

No news yet on sentencing?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

@SeesSeas - can you find anything on this guy's sentencing?

George Joseph Gazzam (32) - Allegheny County. Found guilty of 3rd degree murder on 6/25/19.

TIA!

 

[SeesSeas]

@SeesSeas - can you find anything on this guy's sentencing?

George Joseph Gazzam (32) - Allegheny County. Found guilty of 3rd degree murder on 6/25/19.

TIA!

Yikes! No Results in any PA court for George Joseph Gazzam
^^ Incorrect name provided ^^
Name is Joseph George Gazzam
Gazzam, Joseph George

Case was originally in Magisterial District Court.
Transferred to Court of Common Pleas on 06/15/2018.
(Date Filed 06/20/2018 in Court of Common Pleas)
Original case:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Docke...rt.ashx?docketNumber=MJ-05003-CR-0010674-2017
Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Public Court Summary
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
DOB: 09/03/1987 Sex: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Race: White
Gazzam, Joseph George
Court: MDJ-05-0-03
Closed

MJ-05003-CR-0010674-2017
Processing Status: Case Transferred to Court of Common Pleas
Arrest Date: 11/13/2017
Disp. Event Date: 06/15/2018
Last Action Date: 07/16/2018
Last Action: Formal Arraignment
Next Action:

Statute Grade Description Disposition Counts
18 § 2501 §§ A H1 Criminal Homicide Held for Court 1
18 § 2705 M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person Held for Court 1
F1 Endangering Welfare of Children - Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense
18 § 4304 §§ A1 Held for Court 1
F3 Endangering Welfare of Children - Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense
18 § 4304 §§ A1 Withdrawn 1

See next post for Court of Common Pleas current case docket detail.

 

[SeesSeas]

Sentencing 07/31/2019 9:00 am
Common Pleas Docket Sheet
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Docke...-CR-0007428-2018&dnh=kpyR5ZH5eyDqhV1UnbQBew==
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-02-CR-0007428-2018
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Joseph George Gazzam

CALENDAR EVENTS Schedule Status Start Room Judge Name Time Schedule Start Date Case Calendar Event Type
Sentencing 07/17/2019 9:00 am Courtroom 306A Judge Randal B. Todd Moved
Sentencing 07/18/2019 9:00 am Courtroom 306A Judge Randal B. Todd Moved
Sentencing 07/24/2019 9:00 am Courtroom 306A Judge Randal B. Todd Moved
Sentencing 07/31/2019 9:00 am Courtroom 306A Judge Randal B. Todd Scheduled

ENTRIES
06/25/2019 Guilty Plea Todd, Randal B.
07/03/2019 Notice of Mandatory Minimum Sentence Case Allegheny County District Attorney's Office
07/16/2019 Motion in Support of Sentencing Allegheny County Public Defender's Office

 

[Niner]

Oops - all this time I had George as his first name - sorry about that!

and Thanks for the new sentencing date!

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, July 31st:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET)– PA – Victoria Gazzam (4 mos old) (Nov. 12, 2017, Mt. Lebanon; “she was a fussy baby”) – *George Joseph Gazzam (30) “father” arrested & charged (11/16/17) with criminal murder, recklessly endangering another person & endangerment the welfare of child. Plead not guilty. Bail has been denied.
Trial was rescheduled to 4/29/19.
4/29/19 Update: Plead guilty to a general count of criminal homicide & to endangering the welfare of children. He will have a degree-of-guilt hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd on June 17. The options could be first- or third-degree murder, as well as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.
6/17/19 Update (Day 1): Prosecution began presenting evidence at a degree-of-guilt hearing, after which Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd will determine whether he is guilty of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. State witnesses: Kayla Walter (Victoria's mother). Allegheny County homicide Detective James Fitzgerald. Zach Walter (Kayla's bro) & Mark Zimmer (Kayla's uncle). Hearing continues to 6/18.
6/18/19 Update (Day 2): Closing arguments by State & defense. Arguments in a hearing to determine the degree of Mr. Gazzam’s guilt concluded Tuesday, and Judge Todd is currently mulling a verdict, with options ranging from third- or first-degree murder to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.
6/25/19 Update: Judge Randal Todd was charged with determining the degree of Mr. Gazzam’s guilt. Judge Todd’s options in the ruling ranged from first- or third-degree murder to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter. Judge found Tuesday that a Mt. Lebanon man committed third-degree murder. Sentencing on 7/18. 7/18/19: Sentencing moved to 7/31.