GUILTY TN - Chris Newsom, 23, & Channon Christian, 21, murdered, Knoxville, 6 Jan 2007 #17

[MCDRAW]

I can already hear some screaming coming from defense while questioning the ME.

 

[William N]

VC's tears seem to have dried up.

David From TN

 

[SuziQ]

Lack of defensive wounds mean the victims were physically overwhelmed and outnumbered.

 

[SuziQ]

TOD Sunday night Monday morning.

 

[SuziQ]

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TK - "did u find any injury 2 show Ms. Christian's neck was snapped?" ME - no

 

[SuziQ]

Defense cross by Atty Greene. Starting with Chris autopsy.

 

[SuziQ]

Defense asked a few questions about hoodie wrapped around Chris' head then quickly moved on to Channon. Now questioning ME about the strangulation issue.

 

[SuziQ]

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Why it matters - if 4 dudes seen and 1 isn't Chris, Coleman would have been left alone w/ Channon

Defense Greene tries 2 shore up claim Chris upright in SUV when Xavier saw bt noting head wrapped in blk hoodie

 

[SuziQ]

VC looking non the worse for wear. Very chill and relaxed looking IMO.

 

[MCDRAW]

I think the defense is grasping at straws suggesting that the gag caused the injury to Channon's mouth.

 

[SuziQ]

Greene trying to make the point that Davidson could have caused unconciousness by pressing on carotoid artery, thus consistent with VC's claim Davidson was trying to break Channon's neck.

 

[SuziQ]

Attacking chair rape theory.

 

[SuziQ]

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Greene explores whether Coleman's version of Davidson using arm to choke Channon is consistent w/ forensic prf

 

[SuziQ]

Jury questions coming.

 

[SuziQ]

What is the probability of Channon obtaining the injuries without making audible noises. ME says she knows Channon's was hurting.

Asked question about bleach, ME restated could not id bleach.

Greene disputing house noise that could muffle sound. ME says extremely small house, etc.

 

[lizzybeth]

I said it before and I'll say it again... I love this ME.

 

[SuziQ]

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Jurors ask if Channon could have kept quiet in attack. She says "lot of pain" but couldn't say if voice muffled

 

[SuziQ]

Greene trying to lessen the pain and horror Channon went through by claiming she was unconcious.

 

[SuziQ]

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Another jury ? on presence of bleach. ME says can't say for certain cause decomp but noted funky smell

 

[SuziQ]

Attorneys at bench.