Petit Family Murders in CT-2007 SOLVED-Death Sentence for both men.

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Trimmonthelake, I was reading this in the doc's office earlier..

http://www.knssradio.com/William-Petit-Says-He-Heard-His-Wife-Being-Raped--/10971218

Just before court was convened, the Rev. Richard Hawke, Jennifer Hawke-Petit's father, walked over to introduce himself and, according to the Hartford Courant said to the elder Komisarjevsky, "I just wanted to say I'm sorry about what happened….God Bless You." Komisarjevsky nodded.

   The guy just nodded???????  What kind of man is the guy????  This gentleman reaches out to you and you just nod????  Your son killed his daughter and granddaughters after hours of torture and all he gets from you is a friggin nod?  No wonder your son is the way he is, you subhuman.   

I hope Komisarjevsky's father only nodded because he was so ashamed of his son and his hideous crimes he  was left speechless.  Even though Komisarjevsky's father didn't commit the crimes, if he's any kind of human being at all, it would weigh on him heavily. 
I don't know because I wasn't there, but it's just another possible scenario.

that was my first thoughts about his actions too Muffy...

[KittyMom]

Trimmonthelake, I was reading this in the doc's office earlier..

http://www.knssradio.com/William-Petit-Says-He-Heard-His-Wife-Being-Raped--/10971218

Just before court was convened, the Rev. Richard Hawke, Jennifer Hawke-Petit's father, walked over to introduce himself and, according to the Hartford Courant said to the elder Komisarjevsky, "I just wanted to say I'm sorry about what happened….God Bless You." Komisarjevsky nodded.

   The guy just nodded???????  What kind of man is the guy????  This gentleman reaches out to you and you just nod????  Your son killed his daughter and granddaughters after hours of torture and all he gets from you is a friggin nod?  No wonder your son is the way he is, you subhuman.   

I hope Komisarjevsky's father only nodded because he was so ashamed of his son and his hideous crimes he  was left speechless.  Even though Komisarjevsky's father didn't commit the crimes, if he's any kind of human being at all, it would weigh on him heavily. 
I don't know because I wasn't there, but it's just another possible scenario.

that was my first thoughts about his actions too Muffy...

I sure hope you're right.  But honestly, in all this time did the Komisarjevsky family not get in touch with the Petit family (even through an attorney) to offer their condolences?  It sure sounds like this was the first opportunity these two men had to address the situation. 

I have great respect for Rev. Hawke for what he did.  It speaks volumes to the kind of man he is.

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2011/09/21/connecticut_and_region/doc4e79d127eaca7414378772.txt
Confession To Be Played In Home invasion
Sept. 21,2011

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Jurors-Could-Hear-Audio-Confession-130263143.html
Jurors Could Hear Audio Confession
Yesterday, jurors heard from the sole survivor.
By Amanda Raus
|  Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011  |  Updated 8:45 AM EDT
The jury deciding the fate of a man charged in a chilling triple murder is likely to hear the suspect’s audio confession on Wednesday.

Joshua Komisarjevsky is the second man to be tried for the deaths of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, and her daughters Hayley, 17, and Michaela, 11, on July 23, 2007.

In his confession, he explained his part in the brutal killings and sexual assault of Michaela Petit and even drew diagrams, according to police.

Komisarjevsky's defense team fought to get the confession thrown out and argued that their client was sleep deprived when he gave his confession and had been awake for more than 40 hours.

They also said he might not have been thinking clearly because he was injured in the car crash caused when he and co-defendant Steven Hayes tried to escape the crime scene.

Judge Jon Blue disagreed and decided this evidence could be shown to jurors.
 ::snipping2::

[KittyMom]

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-op-cruz-public-defender-komisarjevsky-0921-20110921,0,6178410.story

Komisarjevsky's Attorney Is Not A Victim Here

[MuffyBee]

Thanks KittyMom, it's a good article. I've snipped out a section I find to be important.  Bansley's strategy in attacking and degrading Dr. Petit while he was on the stand in an effort to defend his client may backfire on him.  JMHO

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-op-cruz-public-defender-komisarjevsky-0921-20110921,0,6178410.story

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Having served as a prosecutor, I know that it is possible to zealously defend a client while treating others, including the victim, in a respectful and dignified manner. I have seen countless defense attorneys pursuing justice for their clients without attacking or degrading the victim. It's easy to adopt an us vs. them mentality, but it takes true grace to work to protect your client's rights while causing no harm to others, especially a crime victim. Those are the skills of a talented and exceptional attorney.
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[trimmonthelake]

Can follow tweets here. 
http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[KittyMom]

Can follow tweets here. 
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Thanks!

[trimmonthelake]

Can follow tweets here. 
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Thanks!

YW! 

[trimmonthelake]

http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial
alainegriffin Alaine Griffin
#Cheshire police captain undergoes cross examination at #Komisarjevsky trial. For updated story, go to courant.com.
4 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Captain: I've never been to a more horrific incident in my life.
5 minutes ago

[trimmonthelake]

Here is a good update so far today.
http://www.courant.com/community/cheshire/cheshire-home-invasion/hc-komisarjevsky-day3-0922-20110921,0,3741435,full.story
Police Audiotapes Played In Komisarjevsky Trial; Defense Grills Responding Captain
By ALAINE GRIFFIN, agriffin@courant.com The Hartford Courant

10:58 a.m. EDT, September 21, 2011
NEW HAVEN ——
Video at link.
Testimony in the trial of Joshua Komisarjevsky began Wednesday with the cross examination of a Cheshire police captain who responded to the Petit home the morning of the deadly home invasion.

Defense attorney Todd A. Bussert played police audiotapes of radio calls for jurors during his questioning of Capt. Robert Vignola. In one call, Vignola says excitedly, "I don't care how you do it, ascertain if we have people in the house alive."

The suspects had just rammed the Petit's vehicle into a police cruiser as they fled the burning Petit home. Police were attempting to take the suspects into custody. Komisarjevsky would later tell them there were people inside the home.
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[KittyMom]

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-komisarjevsky-day3-0922-20110921,0,5622128.story
Komisarjevsky Trial: Jurors See First Photograph Of Victim

Prosecutor Gary Nicholson showed Cheshire firefighter Rick Trocchi a photograph of a body found in the Petits' burning home. He asked Trocchi who it was.

"Hayley Petit," Trocchi said.

Prosecutors passed the photo around in a folder to the jury. Some looked intently at the photo while most looked quickly before passing it on. One woman looked at the Petits and sighed deeply.

At the morning break, as jurors filed past Komisarjevsky to exit the courtroom, they averted their eyes from him.
 

Let's pray that the photos of the victims have more of an impact on this jury than the Pinellas County 17. 

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-komisarjevsky-day3-0922-20110921,0,5622128.story
Komisarjevsky Trial: Jurors See First Photograph Of Victim

Prosecutor Gary Nicholson showed Cheshire firefighter Rick Trocchi a photograph of a body found in the Petits' burning home. He asked Trocchi who it was.

"Hayley Petit," Trocchi said.

Prosecutors passed the photo around in a folder to the jury. Some looked intently at the photo while most looked quickly before passing it on. One woman looked at the Petits and sighed deeply.

At the morning break, as jurors filed past Komisarjevsky to exit the courtroom, they averted their eyes from him.
 

Let's pray that the photos of the victims have more of an impact on this jury than the Pinellas County 17. 

[trimmonthelake]

http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge tells jurors guilt/innocence phase will take about 3 weeks. #Komis
6 minutes ago

[trimmonthelake]

Steady stream of happenings in the courtroom.
I feel so bad for Mr. Petit.This must be like a nightmare.
http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[trimmonthelake]

NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
The last admission on #Komis audio statement was beyond brutal for family.
3 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Everyone seems stunned. #Komis
5 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Judge stops tape, says a juror is having a tough time with #Komis testimony.
5 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
#Komis: one thing led to another and I ended up performing oral sex on her.
6 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
#Komis: then went into KK's room to talk. Thought she was 14 or 15, he says. She was actually 11.
8 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
#Komis: Mrs. Petit untied, she and #Hayes left for bank, then he checked on Dr. petit and Hayley. Let her go to bathroom.
9 minutes ago
http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[trimmonthelake]

NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Jury has been dismissed, judge dealing with a few issues before ending third, brutal, day of #Komis trial.
1 minute ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
#Komis' tone did not change when he made that last admission about sexually assaulting 11 year old Michaela.
2 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[KittyMom]

Komisarjevsky's own words paint him for the monster he is. 
 

[trimmonthelake]

Kittmom,I agree.They both really are monsters. 

Here is the latest update.
http://www.courant.com/community/cheshire/cheshire-home-invasion/hc-komisarjevsky-day3-0922-20110921,0,3741435,full.story
Jurors Hear Komisarjevsky's Tape-Recorded Statement
'A home invasion gone terribly wrong,' defendant says in audiotape
By ALAINE GRIFFIN, agriffin@courant.com The Hartford Courant

4:01 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2011
 

[KittyMom]

Reading those tweets of what he described in his taped confession, I firmly believed that he intended to rape Michaela all along.  That poor little girl must've been so scared.