TN - Chris Newsom, 23, & Channon Christian, 21, murdered, Knoxville, 6 Jan 2007 #1

[SuziQ]

Judge clears up guilty pleas for Letalvis Cobbins

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=10961139

 

[SuziQ]

LIVE BLOG: Cobbins' Christian-Newsom murder trial, day 4

 

[Indianagirl]

It appears Vanessa is charged with rape as well. Is this because she was present when they occured and didn't get help/stop it or is it speculated that she participated?

 

[SuziQ]

It appears Vanessa is charged with rape as well. Is this because she was present when they occured and didn't get help/stop it or is it speculated that she participated?

I think for just being present, but not sure on that. She is one cold hearted person isn't she? I had a hard time typing person.

 

[Indianagirl]

I think for just being present, but not sure on that. She is one cold hearted person isn't she? I had a hard time typing person.

Her actions or better yet lack of actions are incomprehensible. She Does NOT have a heart, empathy, compassion, morals....the list is endless. She makes me sick.

 

[RoseRed]

Thank you again Suzyqe, I had to go out at noon and could not watch all afternoon. What you are doing is much appreciated.

 

[lizzybeth]

Good morning. I'm assuming the trial will start at 9:00 a.m. this morning.

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

 

[SuziQ]

Live trial coverage:

WARNING: This is video of the murder trial in progress for Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is accused in the abduction, rape, and murder of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom.

This is live video and is not an edited program. It is likely to contain graphic testimony, images, and descriptions of a violent crime. Please be advised.

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

Follow the trial of Letalvis Cobbins on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Background articles, documents, photos and videos:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/au...urders-knoxvi/

From WATE. Another live link to the trial.

http://www.wate.com/global/Category.asp?c=173163

Latest Trial News
Live Blogging from the 6 News Team

 

[SuziQ]

Good morning everyone! The Prosecution should be wrapping up their case. Be warned, The Medical Examiner will be testifying about the autopsies.

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Day five of torture slaying trial to begin with most graphic evidence yet. Defense to launch its case next

 

[SuziQ]

Medical examiner to testify in Day 5 of Cobbins' trial

 

[SuziQ]

Warning: There will be graphic photos shown today

• Click here to find out more about gruesome pictures
• Click here to find out more about medical examiner's explanation of gruesome pictures

 

[lizzybeth]

I'm going to try and listen to all the testimony today,but I'm not sure if I can. I feel like I (the public) owe it to Channon and Chris to listen, but at the same time I'm not sure my heart can take it.

My thoughts and prayers are with their families today. Be strong.

 

[SuziQ]

I'm going to try and listen to all the testimony today,but I'm not sure if I can. I feel like I (the public) owe it to Channon and Chris to listen, but at the same time I'm not sure my heart can take it.

My thoughts and prayers are with their families today. Be strong.

ITA. The families are weighing heavily on my heart today. I was reading about them in the above to articles about previous photo related hearings. My heart goes out to the Christian's and Newsom's. No parent should ever have to live through such a thing.

 

[lizzybeth]

"Investigators involved in the case would not let Mary Newsom see Chris' body after his murder. She says she hugged a body bag with his corpse inside, but she never saw his body.
On Thursday, Mary Newsom said she knew she had to look at the photos to get some form of closure.
"He's my son, I had no choice, they wouldn't let me see him 2 and a half years ago and I feel like I failed him then, but I was going to see him today," Mary explained."


http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=93296



That just tears at your heart.

 

[RoseRed]

Good morning everyone.

 

[lizzybeth]

The live feed is up.

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

The families of Channon and Chris have seen gruesome pics b4 but not on movie screen where they'll be shown 2day

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Why end state case w/ grisly pics? To put images in jurors heads as defense starts its case. More bang for buck

 

[SuziQ]

I hope the courts have have a doctor or EMT's on standby for the families.