GUILTY UT - Uta Von Schwedler, 49, Salt Lake City, 27 Sept 2011
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Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Asst. Medical Examiner Erik Christensen is being called to the stand now.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen says Uta's case initially was presented to the med examiner as "probable suicide/overdose." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen is detailing Uta's injuries: Bruise on lip, three cuts on left wrist, cut on one leg. #walltrial
Asst. Medical Examiner Erik Christensen is being called to the stand now.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen says Uta's case initially was presented to the med examiner as "probable suicide/overdose." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen is detailing Uta's injuries: Bruise on lip, three cuts on left wrist, cut on one leg. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said there was a foam found on Uta's face. This indicated a drowning death. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: Uta had a bruise on her lip, but no other bruising that would indicate she fell. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: Uta had 3 wounds on left wrist...a slicing injury, a stabbing injury and one more like a scratch from sharp object #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
"They appear certainly more defensive to me than self-inflicted," Christensen said of Uta's wrist injuries. #walltrial
Christensen said there was a foam found on Uta's face. This indicated a drowning death. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: Uta had a bruise on her lip, but no other bruising that would indicate she fell. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: Uta had 3 wounds on left wrist...a slicing injury, a stabbing injury and one more like a scratch from sharp object #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
"They appear certainly more defensive to me than self-inflicted," Christensen said of Uta's wrist injuries. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said the angle of the cuts leads him to believe they weren't self-inflicted. "Not typical" to suicidal cuttings. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen on slice to Uta's leg: "It would be very very atypical for a self-inflicted wound. Much more consistant with a defensive wound."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said the only internal injury was small bleeding on Uta's left, front neck muscle. #walltrial
Christensen said the angle of the cuts leads him to believe they weren't self-inflicted. "Not typical" to suicidal cuttings. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen on slice to Uta's leg: "It would be very very atypical for a self-inflicted wound. Much more consistant with a defensive wound."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said the only internal injury was small bleeding on Uta's left, front neck muscle. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: No external injury to Uta's neck to match the internal injury. Said this could indicate manual strangulation. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: No external injury to Uta's neck to match the internal injury. Said this could indicate manual strangulation. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen says there was no needle marks on Uta to indicate the Xanax was injected. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Prosecutor ?ed Christensen on whether the cuts/slice injuries could have covered an injection mark. He says it's possible. #walltrial
Christensen: No external injury to Uta's neck to match the internal injury. Said this could indicate manual strangulation. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen: No external injury to Uta's neck to match the internal injury. Said this could indicate manual strangulation. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen says there was no needle marks on Uta to indicate the Xanax was injected. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Prosecutor ?ed Christensen on whether the cuts/slice injuries could have covered an injection mark. He says it's possible. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Prosecutor ?ed Christensen on whether the cuts/slice injuries could have covered an injection mark. He says it's possible. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said he presented his findings in Uta's death. "The response from the police was, basically we think this is a suicide. Period."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said he was told in that Nov 2011 meeting that Uta's case was going to be closed. He said he left manner of death "undetermined"
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen said he doesn't feel comfortable determining homicide vs. suicidal death for Uta. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen: "If she had no Xanax in her system, I would have certified this death as a homicide." #walltrial
Prosecutor ?ed Christensen on whether the cuts/slice injuries could have covered an injection mark. He says it's possible. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said he presented his findings in Uta's death. "The response from the police was, basically we think this is a suicide. Period."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 8h 8 hours ago
Christensen said he was told in that Nov 2011 meeting that Uta's case was going to be closed. He said he left manner of death "undetermined"
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen said he doesn't feel comfortable determining homicide vs. suicidal death for Uta. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen: "If she had no Xanax in her system, I would have certified this death as a homicide." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen: "What i don't know is anything about the Xanax. And the Xanax introduces confounding issues for me." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen also said a homicidal drug poisoning + Uta's injuries is "a very, very rare beast. That's something I've never seen." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen is now being cross-examined by defense attorney Fred Metos. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen is now being cross-examined by defense attorney Fred Metos. #walltrial
Christensen: "What i don't know is anything about the Xanax. And the Xanax introduces confounding issues for me." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen also said a homicidal drug poisoning + Uta's injuries is "a very, very rare beast. That's something I've never seen." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen is now being cross-examined by defense attorney Fred Metos. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen is now being cross-examined by defense attorney Fred Metos. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Metos points out if the Xanax were put in water, a very large needle would be needed to inject it into a person. #walltrial
Metos points out that a person who received an unwanted injection would likely fight back. No indication of that w/ Uta. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen: Regarding possibility that cuts to wrist masked injection site, "There's nothing there that tells me an injection happened."
Metos points out if the Xanax were put in water, a very large needle would be needed to inject it into a person. #walltrial
Metos points out that a person who received an unwanted injection would likely fight back. No indication of that w/ Uta. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 7h 7 hours ago
Christensen: Regarding possibility that cuts to wrist masked injection site, "There's nothing there that tells me an injection happened."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Judge is reading a stipulation in #walltrial. Says Uta's blood sample showed presence of Xanax. No other drugs and no alcohol.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Another stipulation read by judge: Xanax is fairly safe, difficult to overdose on the one drug alone. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation (based on what a toxicologist would have testified to): Uta would've been "severely intoxicated" by amount of Xanax. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation:Xanax would've been "unlikely" as sole cause of death. Toxicologist believes Uta swallowed at least some of the meds. #walltrial
Judge is reading a stipulation in #walltrial. Says Uta's blood sample showed presence of Xanax. No other drugs and no alcohol.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Another stipulation read by judge: Xanax is fairly safe, difficult to overdose on the one drug alone. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation (based on what a toxicologist would have testified to): Uta would've been "severely intoxicated" by amount of Xanax. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation:Xanax would've been "unlikely" as sole cause of death. Toxicologist believes Uta swallowed at least some of the meds. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation: Defense's toxicologist believes Uta was not injected with Xanax. Xanax does not come in liquid form, no needle mark. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation: Def toxicologist believes Uta likely swallowed the Xanax that ended up in her system. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Back from lunch break in #walltrial. Dr. Scott Denton, a forensic pathologist, is on the stand now.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
In reference to Uta's wrist wounds, "Self-inflicted wounds look completely different," Denton says. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says self-inflicted cuts usually have more "hesitation wounds," light wounds, then much deeper cuts. Uta's were more superficial.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton points out the bruising around the stab wound: "Why is there a bruise here when there is a superficial puncture wound?" #walltrial
Stipulation: Defense's toxicologist believes Uta was not injected with Xanax. Xanax does not come in liquid form, no needle mark. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 5h 5 hours ago
Stipulation: Def toxicologist believes Uta likely swallowed the Xanax that ended up in her system. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Back from lunch break in #walltrial. Dr. Scott Denton, a forensic pathologist, is on the stand now.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
In reference to Uta's wrist wounds, "Self-inflicted wounds look completely different," Denton says. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says self-inflicted cuts usually have more "hesitation wounds," light wounds, then much deeper cuts. Uta's were more superficial.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton points out the bruising around the stab wound: "Why is there a bruise here when there is a superficial puncture wound?" #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Prosecutor asks, Could this bruise have been caused by an injection (before knife stab)? "Absolutely yes," Denton says. #walltrial
(good testimony IMO about wrist wounds and possible injection)
Prosecutor asks, Could this bruise have been caused by an injection (before knife stab)? "Absolutely yes," Denton says. #walltrial
(good testimony IMO about wrist wounds and possible injection)
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton: "Xanax is a very safe drug. It's very, very difficult to overdose from [Xanax] and nothing else." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says he also believes Uta died from drowning. He said he believes her manner of death was homicide. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says he came to this conclusion based on Uta's injuries and the scene at her house. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton emphasizes that he believes Uta was injected w/ Xanax. Also says homicidal poisonings are "uncommon." #walltrial
Denton: "Xanax is a very safe drug. It's very, very difficult to overdose from [Xanax] and nothing else." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says he also believes Uta died from drowning. He said he believes her manner of death was homicide. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton says he came to this conclusion based on Uta's injuries and the scene at her house. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton emphasizes that he believes Uta was injected w/ Xanax. Also says homicidal poisonings are "uncommon." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Defense attorney Fred Metos now doing cross-exam of Denton. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
First question: Your conclusions are based on your own opinions, right? Denton says yes, it's his opinion based on training. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton mixed up right/left in the autopsy. (Said Uta's injury was on her right wrist, they actually were on left.) Metos points this out.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
"You couldn't tell right from left" while writing report? Metos asks. Denton says it was a mixup, doesn't affect his findings. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 3h 3 hours ago
Metos points out that Denton is being paid by prosecutors. "They are paying me for my time," Denton says. "My opinion can not be bought."
Defense attorney Fred Metos now doing cross-exam of Denton. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
First question: Your conclusions are based on your own opinions, right? Denton says yes, it's his opinion based on training. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
Denton mixed up right/left in the autopsy. (Said Uta's injury was on her right wrist, they actually were on left.) Metos points this out.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 4h 4 hours ago
"You couldn't tell right from left" while writing report? Metos asks. Denton says it was a mixup, doesn't affect his findings. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 3h 3 hours ago
Metos points out that Denton is being paid by prosecutors. "They are paying me for my time," Denton says. "My opinion can not be bought."
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 3h 3 hours ago
Metos also points out that Denton is usually hired by the state. Denton says he's been a defense expert prob 5 out of a few hundred times.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Denton's testimony is complete. Tina Halliday, a licensed clinical social worker, is testifying now. #walltrial
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Halliday said Uta came to see her in Nov. 2005. She said Uta came in to talk about whether to stay in marriage with Johnny. #walltrial
Metos also points out that Denton is usually hired by the state. Denton says he's been a defense expert prob 5 out of a few hundred times.
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Denton's testimony is complete. Tina Halliday, a licensed clinical social worker, is testifying now. #walltrial
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Halliday said Uta came to see her in Nov. 2005. She said Uta came in to talk about whether to stay in marriage with Johnny. #walltrial
essica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Halliday said Uta's main concern was her children. She said she noticed Uta had "mild depression." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
in Nov. 2005, Halliday said she asked Uta if she was suicidal. She "absolutely denied" any suicidal thoughts. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Halliday says he doesn't believe Uta ever suffered from "severe depression" or was suicidal. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Crossexam: Halliday says Uta told her in summer 2007 she had tried antidepressants, said "she discontinued due to side effects." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
In 3 yrs of treatment, Halliday says Uta was "fairly calm.""She came across [as] more concerned about her kids." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Robbin Wilkins, an investigator with DA's office, is on the stand now in #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Wilkins is testifying about cell phones. Explaining how cell phones and cell towers work. #walltrial
Halliday said Uta's main concern was her children. She said she noticed Uta had "mild depression." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
in Nov. 2005, Halliday said she asked Uta if she was suicidal. She "absolutely denied" any suicidal thoughts. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Halliday says he doesn't believe Uta ever suffered from "severe depression" or was suicidal. #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Crossexam: Halliday says Uta told her in summer 2007 she had tried antidepressants, said "she discontinued due to side effects." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
In 3 yrs of treatment, Halliday says Uta was "fairly calm.""She came across [as] more concerned about her kids." #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Robbin Wilkins, an investigator with DA's office, is on the stand now in #walltrial
Jessica Miller @jm_miller · 2h 2 hours ago
Wilkins is testifying about cell phones. Explaining how cell phones and cell towers work. #walltrial
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