GUILTY TX - Christina Morris, 23, Plano, 30 August 2014 - #38 *Arrest*

[brado]

Will EA's lawyer have seen the evidence as of yet?

My understanding is that the defense will not see any evidence until after the arraignment. Then EA's lawyers will get to see evidence during discovery.


IMO

 

[zippixx]

I'm pretty new to this case, just started reading about it in the past few days, so I apologize in advance for my lack of detailed knowledge on the case.... With that being said, the fact that he erased everything and reset his phone could infer that he was hiding a number of things....one of which could be correspondence with someone about CM or asking for help etc.

Is there a detailed timeline already made on this case regarding EA's activities. All I really know is that he is seen on video with her entering the garage and 11 minutes later he leaves the garage. her DNA is found in his trunk and he lied about walking with her. I also know he was 3 hours lat for work....but that is about it. What is he saying he did or who did he talk to in the time in between?

Hello & welcome... Here is a link to the Arrest Warrant: http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1384021-morris-docs-121914.html#document/p2
That should help fill in some gaps for you.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

Woe, I can't find your post right off but you had mentioned not being able to change number of posts viewed per page now and I too am having a problem figuring out how to change it back to like I used to have it (100 or 200 per page or whatever it was)!

Maybe a mod will clarify for us!

For technical reasons we had to limit the number of posts per page to 25.

If you would like to read more please check out post number 7

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...isplay-Posts-Per-Page&p=11577390#post11577390

Thank you,
Tricia

Thank you for the explanation.
I figured it was something like that but, after all this time, it will take some adjusting getting used to the old way (before I knew pages could include more posts).
Is it at all possible for everyone to have settings set to 100 posts per page?
The higher setting is more efficient and looks better in the layout on top of each page.
If I don't ask, I'll never know! Thank you, Tricia!

 

[SteveS]

Will EA's lawyer have seen the evidence as of yet?

This quickly? With this much evidence, I can't imagine it being remotely possible, and it's a hair early in the sequence too..

But now that it's required, the sooner the better imo. Any talk of a deal won't come until the defense attorney has weighed the evidence and can advise his client properly on any offer. That "weighing" is likely to include a closer look at tests that say something, or at witnesses who said something.

I think the next real domino to fall with EA will be a negotiated deal in the SA case (instead of a trial). IMO both sides have too much they'd risk, and not enough of an upside, to take that case into a courtroom battle. LE's evidence is strong that he committed the crime (the list of witnesses who have said he did it is essentially everyone who might have known, including his own words), and their trump card is that if EA went to court instead, any sentence where he was given some sort of "probation" would end up with that probation instantly revoked (in light of his arrest on another felony that occurred after the SA).

 

[zippixx]

For technical reasons we had to limit the number of posts per page to 25.

If you would like to read more please check out post number 7

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...isplay-Posts-Per-Page&p=11577390#post11577390

Thank you,
Tricia

Thank you for the explanation.
I figured it was something like that but, after all this time, it will take some adjusting getting used to the old way (before I knew pages could include more posts).
Is it at all possible for everyone to have settings set to 100 posts per page?
The higher setting is more efficient and looks better in the layout on top of each page.
If I don't ask, I'll never know! Thank you, Tricia!

Hey WBG, did you read the IT Guys explanation, from the link Tricia attached?

 

[Lolly85x]

This quickly? With this much evidence, I can't imagine it being remotely possible, and it's a hair early in the sequence too..

But now that it's required, the sooner the better imo. Any talk of a deal won't come until the defense attorney has weighed the evidence and can advise his client properly on any offer. That "weighing" is likely to include a closer look at tests that say something, or at witnesses who said something.

I think the next real domino to fall with EA will be a negotiated deal in the SA case (instead of a trial). IMO both sides have too much they'd risk, and not enough of an upside, to take that case into a courtroom battle. LE's evidence is strong that he committed the crime (the list of witnesses who have said he did it is essentially everyone who might have known, including his own words), and their trump card is that if EA went to court instead, any sentence where he was given some sort of "probation" would end up with that probation instantly revoked (in light of his arrest on another felony that occurred after the SA).

I have no patience at all. Haha.

I hope your right about the deal...

 

[brado]

This quickly? With this much evidence, I can't imagine it being remotely possible, and it's a hair early in the sequence too..

But now that it's required, the sooner the better imo. Any talk of a deal won't come until the defense attorney has weighed the evidence and can advise his client properly on any offer. That "weighing" is likely to include a closer look at tests that say something, or at witnesses who said something.

Respectfully snipped & BBM


It's not required yet: EA has to be arraigned and enter his plea first. Then the discovery process begins, this is where a reciprocal sharing of evidence between the prosecution and defense will occur.



IMO

 

[Woe.be.gone]

https://apps.collincountytx.gov/injail/

INF Cell 09
3A Cell 19 Bunk 1
4A Cell 27 Bunk 2
4A Cell 31 Bunk 1
4A Cell 16 Bunk 1 <--- new

Cell Mate = F S-P
(hyphenated Hispanic)

IMO

I noticed this yesterday, but a doggie chewed my power supply. Kudos go out to Walmart for stocking Dell laptop accessories on the shelf!

o/t ~ "doggie". Woe breaks into tears because her beloved dog of 13 years was put down yesterday.
My household is being flooded with tears. Everywhere you look, she's not there anymore.
Which brings home, almost beyond bearable to even just imagine, what it must be like when a person you love is missing and feared to be dead.
Truly unimaginable and there must not be words to describe the situation other than excruciating.
There will be a place in Hell for ******* who force other people into this position.
There has to be.

 

[zippixx]

o/t ~ "doggie". Woe breaks into tears because her beloved dog of 13 years was put down yesterday.
My household is being flooded with tears. Everywhere you look, she's not there anymore.
Which brings home, almost beyond bearable to even just imagine, what it must be like when a person you love is missing and feared to be dead.
Truly unimaginable and there must not be words to describe the situation other than excruciating.
There will be a place in Hell for ******* who force other people into this position.
There has to be.

So sorry for your loss.. I know it's tough to lose our furry friends, but just know that you probably gave your "doggie" a wonderful life.. 13 years!!!

 

[Woe.be.gone]

Hey WBG, did you read the IT Guys explanation, from the link Tricia attached?

No, and I just noticed it again and realize I didn't! I'm out of sorts per above.
I will read the link - guess the answer to my ? is "no".

Now the quotes are dragging from post to post again!

 

[zippixx]

No, and I just noticed it again and realize I didn't! I'm out of sorts per above.
I will read the link - guess the answer to my ? is "no".

Now the quotes are dragging from post to post again!

Yep to the "no"...

 

[daisytrail]

o/t ~ "doggie". Woe breaks into tears because her beloved dog of 13 years was put down yesterday.
My household is being flooded with tears. Everywhere you look, she's not there anymore.
Which brings home, almost beyond bearable to even just imagine, what it must be like when a person you love is missing and feared to be dead.
Truly unimaginable and there must not be words to describe the situation other than excruciating.
There will be a place in Hell for ******* who force other people into this position.
There has to be.

I am so very sad for you! It has been a little over a year since the death of my Husky/Shepherd cross. He was my walking companion for almost 15 years. Taking a walk has not been the same since his loss.

 

[SteveS]

Respectfully snipped & BBM

It's not required yet: EA has to be arraigned and enter his plea first. Then the discovery process begins, this is where a reciprocal sharing of evidence between the prosecution and defense will occur.
IMO

Yep, good catch, "required" was a confusing shorthand on my part. While the indictment itself did make sharing of the evidence against the accused necessary and inevitable, the formal part of the process has not yet begun.

 

[zippixx]

This quickly? With this much evidence, I can't imagine it being remotely possible, and it's a hair early in the sequence too..

But now that it's required, the sooner the better imo. Any talk of a deal won't come until the defense attorney has weighed the evidence and can advise his client properly on any offer. That "weighing" is likely to include a closer look at tests that say something, or at witnesses who said something.

I think the next real domino to fall with EA will be a negotiated deal in the SA case (instead of a trial). IMO both sides have too much they'd risk, and not enough of an upside, to take that case into a courtroom battle. LE's evidence is strong that he committed the crime (the list of witnesses who have said he did it is essentially everyone who might have known, including his own words), and their trump card is that if EA went to court instead, any sentence where he was given some sort of "probation" would end up with that probation instantly revoked (in light of his arrest on another felony that occurred after the SA).

Interesting post... In your opinion, what type of negotiated deal do you foresee?

 

[brado]

Yep, good catch, "required" was a confusing shorthand on my part. While the indictment itself did make sharing of the evidence against the accused necessary and inevitable, the formal part of the process has not yet begun.

Thanks, just wanted to make sure I understood the process.

 

[BaeMomma]

I'm wondering if there is anyway for the defense to postpone, delay or drag their feet on the SA case in an attempt to push it back until after the AK case is finished. That would be a smart move for the defense but is this something that could happen?

I know sometimes the defense (in other cases) asks for more time to complete the investigation. Even though there isn't much to investigate there they could ask.

 

[SteveS]

Interesting post... In your opinion, what type of negotiated deal do you foresee?

I don't even have enough knowledge of the parties who might be making the deal on the SA case, to make an educated guess based on how they would approach this. And a big factor would be the victim's feelings, of which we have no clue.

Ultimately I think EA's side will want to foreclose the long "probated sentence" that looks to a jury like a benefit to the defendant as long as they stay out of further trouble but really wouldn't get probated at all, and LE will want to keep the victim from having to testify, ensure a conviction, and get a certain minimum term of years to be served no matter what. And imo they'll negotiate until they find something both can live with, rather than waste their time in a courtroom battle neither wants.

 

[zippixx]

Richard K Franklin is now listed as the attorney for the AK charge. Keith Gore listed for the SA charge. (and now ya know...):jail:

https://apps.collincountytx.gov/injail/InJailSearch.aspx

 

[Doj1234]

Richard K Franklin is now listed as the attorney for the AK charge. Keith Gore listed for the SA charge. (and now ya know...):jail:

https://apps.collincountytx.gov/injail/InJailSearch.aspx

Interesting because I believe that it was just yesterday that someone posted that they thought that there appeared to be some distancing from Gore. EA possibly still in denial and doesn't want to take attorney's advice?

 

[SteveS]

I'm wondering if there is anyway for the defense to postpone, delay or drag their feet on the SA case in an attempt to push it back until after the AK case is finished. That would be a smart move for the defense but is this something that could happen?

I doubt it (but it's not up to me LOL). They will decide in advance on the sequence because the defendant can't be in court for two trials at the same time. FWIW the SA indictment was handed down first, but more importantly the SA was clearly the first crime to occur. And it's probably the simpler case to try as well, since it's just a question of "Did they or didn't they?" that will be determined by witness testimony and calendars.

But like I said, I think they'll start on the SA case, the defense will go through the testimony and see what it says, and if it's as clear as it seems, I think it will be over before trial (via deal) so both sides can focus on the CM biggie.