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Monday was Day 1 of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third murder re-trial. Several things were discovered during opening statements from both the prosecutors and the defense team.
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Updated: August 1, 2023 at 12:08 PM
HOUSTON – Tuesday is Day 2 of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third murder re-trial. On Day 1, several things were discovered during opening statements from both prosecutors and the defense team.
The new DNA evidence that caused a delay at the start of the trial took the spotlight, but other important details were also discussed.
We heard a lot about AJ’s brother, Josh Armstrong’s mental health, along with the alarm system at the residence and the Houston Police Department’s response and investigation.
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Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Updated: August 1, 2023 at 12:08 PM
HOUSTON – Tuesday is Day 2 of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third murder re-trial. On Day 1, several things were discovered during opening statements from both prosecutors and the defense team.
The new DNA evidence that caused a delay at the start of the trial took the spotlight, but other important details were also discussed.
We heard a lot about AJ’s brother, Josh Armstrong’s mental health, along with the alarm system at the residence and the Houston Police Department’s response and investigation.
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Aug. 1 - 8:57 a.m.
The first witness of the day was called to the stand, HPD Sgt. Tavis Parkerson. Parkerson, who has been with HPD for 23 years, was the only other sergeant to respond to the Armstrong residence on the night of the murder. He said he was dispatched at 1:44 a.m. and arrived around 1:55 a.m.
During his testimony, it was revealed that he was the officer who unlocked the back door of the Armstrong residence, which helps back prosecutors claim that no one broke into the Armstrong residence and that the home was completely locked and secure when officers arrived.
While being questioned by AJ’s attorney, it was revealed that Officer Parkerson did not follow protocol by not writing a report after the crime scene. The defense then questioned if he remembered every detail from that night, putting his “unlocking the back door claim” into question.
The officer also claimed that another officer picked up the weapon, which was on the kitchen counter, possibly contaminating the scene.
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The first witness of the day was called to the stand, HPD Sgt. Tavis Parkerson. Parkerson, who has been with HPD for 23 years, was the only other sergeant to respond to the Armstrong residence on the night of the murder. He said he was dispatched at 1:44 a.m. and arrived around 1:55 a.m.
During his testimony, it was revealed that he was the officer who unlocked the back door of the Armstrong residence, which helps back prosecutors claim that no one broke into the Armstrong residence and that the home was completely locked and secure when officers arrived.
While being questioned by AJ’s attorney, it was revealed that Officer Parkerson did not follow protocol by not writing a report after the crime scene. The defense then questioned if he remembered every detail from that night, putting his “unlocking the back door claim” into question.
The officer also claimed that another officer picked up the weapon, which was on the kitchen counter, possibly contaminating the scene.
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Aug. 1 - 9:25 a.m.
The second witness, HPD officer Logan Weber, was called to the stand. Weber has been with HPD for eight years. He was partners with Officer Larzo Maldonado, the first witness to take the stand in the trial.
Weber said he was dispatched to the scene at 1:43 a.m. and arrived at 1:46 a.m. He testified that when he arrived at the Armstrong residence, the scene was very dark and calm. He said he and his partner waited on a sergeant to arrive before entering the residence.
When asked about AJ’s demeanor that night, the officer said he remembers him being very calm.
Weber’s testimony was highly fixated on the amount of time he spent with AJ since he and his partner were in charge of transporting him to the homicide office. Weber was also the officer who placed the sticker on AJ, the same sticker which contained the DNA evidence that was recently discovered by prosecutors.
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The second witness, HPD officer Logan Weber, was called to the stand. Weber has been with HPD for eight years. He was partners with Officer Larzo Maldonado, the first witness to take the stand in the trial.
Weber said he was dispatched to the scene at 1:43 a.m. and arrived at 1:46 a.m. He testified that when he arrived at the Armstrong residence, the scene was very dark and calm. He said he and his partner waited on a sergeant to arrive before entering the residence.
When asked about AJ’s demeanor that night, the officer said he remembers him being very calm.
Weber’s testimony was highly fixated on the amount of time he spent with AJ since he and his partner were in charge of transporting him to the homicide office. Weber was also the officer who placed the sticker on AJ, the same sticker which contained the DNA evidence that was recently discovered by prosecutors.
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Aug. 1 - 10:57 a.m.
The third witness, Nathan Gates, who works for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Digital Forensics Investigation Unit, was called to the stand.
He was in charge of pulling all communication used from technology, which means 911 calls, text messages, phone calls, etc.
During this time, prosecutors read a plethora of text messages between AJ, his father, his mother and his girlfriend at the time, now wife, Kate. Several of the conversations between AJ and his family showed him lying about going to see his girlfriend, sneaking out of the house, making bad grades, smoking weed and drinking. In one of the messages, AJ’s mother Dawn said, “All you do is drink, smoke and lie.”
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The third witness, Nathan Gates, who works for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Digital Forensics Investigation Unit, was called to the stand.
He was in charge of pulling all communication used from technology, which means 911 calls, text messages, phone calls, etc.
During this time, prosecutors read a plethora of text messages between AJ, his father, his mother and his girlfriend at the time, now wife, Kate. Several of the conversations between AJ and his family showed him lying about going to see his girlfriend, sneaking out of the house, making bad grades, smoking weed and drinking. In one of the messages, AJ’s mother Dawn said, “All you do is drink, smoke and lie.”
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Aug. 1 - 3:42 p.m.
The fourth witness, the Harris County Criminal Law Hearing Officer, was called to the stand. She was the first person to speak with AJ and read him his rights in a language he could understand. The recording of the officer reading AJ his rights and his responses were played in court. In the audio recording, AJ was informed his mother had passed away and he could be heard asking about his dad’s condition.
The officer described AJ as being polite and showing concern for his father during her interaction with him.
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The fourth witness, the Harris County Criminal Law Hearing Officer, was called to the stand. She was the first person to speak with AJ and read him his rights in a language he could understand. The recording of the officer reading AJ his rights and his responses were played in court. In the audio recording, AJ was informed his mother had passed away and he could be heard asking about his dad’s condition.
The officer described AJ as being polite and showing concern for his father during her interaction with him.
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Aug. 1 - 4:51 p.m.
The fifth witness of the day was called to the stand, former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson.
Dodson said he was initially tasked with going to the hospital to check on Antonio Sr., which he was informed by doctors would pass away soon. Dodson was then moved back to the homicide scene to interview the Armstrong family. Before interviewing the family, he testified that he did a walk-through of the residence and noticed a few things: no damage to any of the doors, which he said meant there were no signs of forced entry; a hole in the ceiling of the couples room; a pile of clothes in AJ’s room, which covered a hole that led to the hole in his parent’s room; a gun on the kitchen counter along with a note that read: “I have been watching you for a long time. Come get me.”
He also pointed out how clean the downstairs of the residence was, and said although the drawers in the kitchen were pulled out, they didn’t seem like they had been run through.
He said he interviewed Josh Armstrong, AJ’s 12-year-old sister, Antonio Sr.’s mother, Dawn’s mother and Dawn’s brother.
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The fifth witness of the day was called to the stand, former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson.
Dodson said he was initially tasked with going to the hospital to check on Antonio Sr., which he was informed by doctors would pass away soon. Dodson was then moved back to the homicide scene to interview the Armstrong family. Before interviewing the family, he testified that he did a walk-through of the residence and noticed a few things: no damage to any of the doors, which he said meant there were no signs of forced entry; a hole in the ceiling of the couples room; a pile of clothes in AJ’s room, which covered a hole that led to the hole in his parent’s room; a gun on the kitchen counter along with a note that read: “I have been watching you for a long time. Come get me.”
He also pointed out how clean the downstairs of the residence was, and said although the drawers in the kitchen were pulled out, they didn’t seem like they had been run through.
He said he interviewed Josh Armstrong, AJ’s 12-year-old sister, Antonio Sr.’s mother, Dawn’s mother and Dawn’s brother.
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Aug. 1 - 5:55 p.m.
Judge Johnson ended day 2 of the trial. Day 3 is set to begin Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. with former Lt. Dodson back on the stand.
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Judge Johnson ended day 2 of the trial. Day 3 is set to begin Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. with former Lt. Dodson back on the stand.
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
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Wednesday, August 2nd:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 8:30am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & ended 5/19/23 with total of 48 potential jurors back on 5/31/23 for final jury selection.
12 jurors & 4 alternates were selected. (6 women (4 white & 2 Hispanic women) & 10 men (4 Hispanic, 2 Black, 2 white & 2 Asian men). Four of these jurors are alternates, but those 4 are not being told that until it’s time to deliberate.
There are two Marines, engineers in the oil & gas industry, a retired teacher, a Space Center Houston worker & therapists who work or have worked with mental health patients. The jurors range in age from a 26-year-old man to a 65-year-old grandmother. 6/27/23 Update: One of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
12 jurors & 3 alternates as of 6/27/23. (6 women & 9 men).
Trial began on 7/31/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding. Prosecutors John Jordan, Ryan Trask & Sarah Seely. Defense attorneys Rick Detoto, Jennifer Carpenter & Chris Collings.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru Jury Selection 5/31/23 thru 6/14/23 & thru 6/27/23 & Trial Day 1 (7/31/23) reference post #495 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-25
8/1/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: First responding Officer HPD Sgt. Tavis Parkerson. HPD officer Logan Weber. Nathan Gates, who works for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Digital Forensics Investigation Unit. Harris County Criminal Law Hearing Officer. Former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson.
For more info see posts 503 to 505 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...16-mistrials-3rd-trial-in-2023.313665/page-26
Day 3 is set to begin Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. with former Lt. Dodson back on the stand.
Trial continues on Wednesday, 8/2/23.
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 8:30am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & ended 5/19/23 with total of 48 potential jurors back on 5/31/23 for final jury selection.
12 jurors & 4 alternates were selected. (6 women (4 white & 2 Hispanic women) & 10 men (4 Hispanic, 2 Black, 2 white & 2 Asian men). Four of these jurors are alternates, but those 4 are not being told that until it’s time to deliberate.
There are two Marines, engineers in the oil & gas industry, a retired teacher, a Space Center Houston worker & therapists who work or have worked with mental health patients. The jurors range in age from a 26-year-old man to a 65-year-old grandmother. 6/27/23 Update: One of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
12 jurors & 3 alternates as of 6/27/23. (6 women & 9 men).
Trial began on 7/31/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding. Prosecutors John Jordan, Ryan Trask & Sarah Seely. Defense attorneys Rick Detoto, Jennifer Carpenter & Chris Collings.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru Jury Selection 5/31/23 thru 6/14/23 & thru 6/27/23 & Trial Day 1 (7/31/23) reference post #495 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-25
8/1/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: First responding Officer HPD Sgt. Tavis Parkerson. HPD officer Logan Weber. Nathan Gates, who works for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Digital Forensics Investigation Unit. Harris County Criminal Law Hearing Officer. Former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson.
For more info see posts 503 to 505 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...16-mistrials-3rd-trial-in-2023.313665/page-26
Day 3 is set to begin Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. with former Lt. Dodson back on the stand.
Trial continues on Wednesday, 8/2/23.
At the courthouse for Day 3 of the third capital murder trial for AJ Armstrong. Here’s a recap of what happened yesterday, plus analysis by @KHOU legal analyst @CarmenRoe
Aug. 2 - 8:30 a.m.
Judge Kelli Johnson called the court to order and then brought the jury in.
Aug. 2 - 9:00 a.m.
Former HPD Lt. Dodson took the stand for the second day, continuing from where he left off on Tuesday.
The prosecutors started Day 3 of the trial by playing the audio from AJ’s initial interview with homicide officers and his 911 call.
During the interview with homicide, AJ went through what happened the morning of July 29, 2016, when his parents were murdered. Detectives pointed out several inconsistencies in his story:
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Updated: August 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Judge Kelli Johnson called the court to order and then brought the jury in.
Aug. 2 - 9:00 a.m.
Former HPD Lt. Dodson took the stand for the second day, continuing from where he left off on Tuesday.
The prosecutors started Day 3 of the trial by playing the audio from AJ’s initial interview with homicide officers and his 911 call.
During the interview with homicide, AJ went through what happened the morning of July 29, 2016, when his parents were murdered. Detectives pointed out several inconsistencies in his story:
- AJ did not mention seeing a suspect on his 911 call or to responding officers.
- In the middle of the interview with homicide, he revealed he saw a masked man running out of his parent’s room. He explained the suspect as a Black man, about 6 foot tall, wearing a black mask. [...] Former HPD Lt. Dodson testimony continues at link below:
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Updated: August 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Aug. 2 - 10:00 a.m.
The 911 call AJ made on the night of July 29, 2016 was played. Here are the key takeaways from the 911 call:
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Updated: August 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
The 911 call AJ made on the night of July 29, 2016 was played. Here are the key takeaways from the 911 call:
- During the call, AJ said he had just heard two gunshots in his parent’s room. He then said that the door to their room was cracked open and that it is never cracked open.
- AJ was asked what kind of gun he heard and AJ said he didn’t know much about guns but knew that his dad kept a gun in his bedroom drawer.
- AJ could be heard saying, “How did you get into our house?”
- AJ could be heard saying, “It’s all my fault.”
Text messages between Antonio Armstrong Jr. and his parents read on Day 2 of capital murder trial
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Updated: August 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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Judge is not allowing any cameras in the courtroom, no one inside the courtroom will be able to use cellphones or laptops. There is no live streaming of the trial. moo
Aug. 2 - 10:45 a.m.
AJ’s attorney got the chance to ask Dodson several questions regarding his testimony.
The defense team said HPD investigators made it a point to not do a full investigation because they did not look through the entire Armstrong residence (testified that he did not have knowledge of anyone checking the garage or attic), nor did they talk to all witnesses who were on the scene the night of the murder.
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Published: August 2, 2023 at 1:27 PM
AJ’s attorney got the chance to ask Dodson several questions regarding his testimony.
The defense team said HPD investigators made it a point to not do a full investigation because they did not look through the entire Armstrong residence (testified that he did not have knowledge of anyone checking the garage or attic), nor did they talk to all witnesses who were on the scene the night of the murder.
‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Published: August 2, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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On 3rd day of Aj Armstrong's 3rd murder trial, prosecution focuses on interview, 911 call
On the third day of the trial, the prosecution focused on the 911 call made by Antonio Armstrong Jr. after the shootings, as well as his interview with detectives.
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Thursday, August 3rd:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 8:30am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & ended 5/19/23 with total of 48 potential jurors back on 5/31/23 for final jury selection.
12 jurors & 4 alternates were selected. (6 women (4 white & 2 Hispanic women) & 10 men (4 Hispanic, 2 Black, 2 white & 2 Asian men). Four of these jurors are alternates, but those 4 are not being told that until it’s time to deliberate.
There are two Marines, engineers in the oil & gas industry, a retired teacher, a Space Center Houston worker & therapists who work or have worked with mental health patients. The jurors range in age from a 26-year-old man to a 65-year-old grandmother. 6/27/23 Update: One of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
12 jurors & 3 alternates as of 6/27/23. (6 women & 9 men).
Trial began on 7/31/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding. Prosecutors John Jordan, Ryan Trask & Sarah Seely. Defense attorneys Rick Detoto, Jennifer Carpenter & Chris Collings.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru Jury Selection 5/31/23 thru 6/14/23 & thru 6/27/23 & Trial Day 1-2 (7/31-8/1/23) reference post #504 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-26
8/2/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: State witnesses: Former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson back on stand. The 911 call AJ made on the night of July 29, 2016 was played. Jason DaCosta, who is the senior vice president at alarm.com.
Judge Johnson briefly speaks to the prosecution team & the defense team and decides to recess court until Thursday morning 8/3/23 @ 8:30am.
For more info see posts #511, 512, 514 & 515 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...16-mistrials-3rd-trial-in-2023.313665/page-26
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 8:30am CT) – TX – Antonio & Dawn Armstrong (both 42) (July 29, 2016, Houston) – *Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, Jr. (16 @ time of crime/17/now 23) arrested (7/29/16), charged (8/1/16) & arraigned (7/26/17) with capital murder. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Out on bond 4/12/17.
First trial: after ~20 hours of deliberations verdict was 8 Guilty & 4 Not guilty. Judge declares mistrial.
2nd Re-trial After ~18 hours of deliberations verdict was 4 for Guilty & 8 not guilty. Judge Kelli Johnson declared (another) mistrial.
3rd Re-trial began on 5/2/23 with jury selection & ended 5/19/23 with total of 48 potential jurors back on 5/31/23 for final jury selection.
12 jurors & 4 alternates were selected. (6 women (4 white & 2 Hispanic women) & 10 men (4 Hispanic, 2 Black, 2 white & 2 Asian men). Four of these jurors are alternates, but those 4 are not being told that until it’s time to deliberate.
There are two Marines, engineers in the oil & gas industry, a retired teacher, a Space Center Houston worker & therapists who work or have worked with mental health patients. The jurors range in age from a 26-year-old man to a 65-year-old grandmother. 6/27/23 Update: One of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
12 jurors & 3 alternates as of 6/27/23. (6 women & 9 men).
Trial began on 7/31/23. Judge Kelli Johnson presiding. Prosecutors John Jordan, Ryan Trask & Sarah Seely. Defense attorneys Rick Detoto, Jennifer Carpenter & Chris Collings.
Court info from 12/11/19 thru 10/26/22 (2nd trial) thru Jury Selection 5/31/23 thru 6/14/23 & thru 6/27/23 & Trial Day 1-2 (7/31-8/1/23) reference post #504 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-2016-mistrial-retrial-1-6-20.313665/page-26
8/2/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: State witnesses: Former HPD Homicide Lt. Jimmy Dodson back on stand. The 911 call AJ made on the night of July 29, 2016 was played. Jason DaCosta, who is the senior vice president at alarm.com.
Judge Johnson briefly speaks to the prosecution team & the defense team and decides to recess court until Thursday morning 8/3/23 @ 8:30am.
For more info see posts #511, 512, 514 & 515 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...16-mistrials-3rd-trial-in-2023.313665/page-26
It's doubtful. moo
Aug. 2 - 2:27 p.m.
The ninth witness, Jason DaCosta, who is the senior vice president at alarm.com, was called to the stand. He is in charge of the customer service team at alarm.com as well as the custodian of records. Alarm.com handles the software side of things and partners with service providers such as ADT and Brinks.
DaCosta testified that the Armstrongs had a very “sophisticated” alarm system, equipped with motion sensors and door and window alarms. The motion sensors were placed on the second floor of Armstrong’s three-story townhome, the floor where the murder took place. The second sensor was placed on the first floor of the residence near the living room and kitchen areas.
He said the alarm system did not go off and there were no notices of any doors being opened or closed the morning Antonio Sr. and Dawn were killed. [...] Testimony continues at link below:
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Updated: August 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM
The ninth witness, Jason DaCosta, who is the senior vice president at alarm.com, was called to the stand. He is in charge of the customer service team at alarm.com as well as the custodian of records. Alarm.com handles the software side of things and partners with service providers such as ADT and Brinks.
DaCosta testified that the Armstrongs had a very “sophisticated” alarm system, equipped with motion sensors and door and window alarms. The motion sensors were placed on the second floor of Armstrong’s three-story townhome, the floor where the murder took place. The second sensor was placed on the first floor of the residence near the living room and kitchen areas.
He said the alarm system did not go off and there were no notices of any doors being opened or closed the morning Antonio Sr. and Dawn were killed. [...] Testimony continues at link below:
‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Updated: August 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Aug. 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Judge Johnson briefly speaks to the prosecution team and the defense team and decides to recess court until Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m.
www.click2houston.com
Updated: August 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Judge Johnson briefly speaks to the prosecution team and the defense team and decides to recess court until Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m.
‘It’s all my fault’: 911 call Antonio Armstrong Jr. made on the night of his parents murder played on Day 3
Antonio “AJ” Armstrong Jr. is headed to trial for the third time, accused of murdering his mother, Dawn, and father Antonio Armstrong nearly seven years ago.
Updated: August 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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