Sierra Lamar #2 4/21/12 -

[texasmom]

http://www.morganhilltimes.com/news/update-police-body-of-adult-male-found-in-north-morgan/article_f314d982-f4f2-11e4-a174-f38632041822.html

UPDATE: Police: Body of adult male found in north Morgan Hill


Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2015 12:54 pm | Updated: 12:57 pm, Thu May 7, 2015.

Palsgrove added the body does not belong to missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar, and is not related to that case. Sierra went missing from her home March 16, 2012. She lived just a couple miles away from Cochrane Circle when she vanished.

[texasmom]

http://campbell.patch.com/articles/sierra-lamar-homicide-suspect-charged-with-murder-arraignment-postponed-14d8eabf#photo-10052438

A placard with a large photo of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar is held up high outside the front steps of the San Jose Hall of Justice Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2012.  The suspect in her murder, Antolin Garcia-Torres is being held without bail and will appear in court again at 2 p.m., May 31 for his arraignment.
Credit: Sheila Sanchez

[texasmom]

 

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sierra-LaMar-Murder-Trial-Date-Set-324016901.html

Sierra LaMar Murder Trial Date Set
Antolin Garcia-Torres faces murder charge even though girl's body has never been found
By Robert Handa

Updated at 12:10 AM PDT on Thursday, Sep 3, 2015

Her body has never been found, but Sierra LaMar’s suspected killer remains in a South Bay jail, and after countless delays, a trial date has finally been set.

LaMar’s family and longtime supporters were stunned and relieved on Wednesday when Judge Thang Barrett set a trial date of April 25, 2016, for Antolin Garcia-Torres.

 

[texasmom]

Justice for Sierra! 

 

[grace-land]

 

http://**/crime-courts/ci_29420590/sierra-lamar-judge-denies-motion-dismiss-indictment

Sierra LaMar: Judge denies motion to dismiss indictment
January 24, 2016

SAN JOSE -- Defense attorneys lost their bid Friday to persuade a judge to dismiss the grand jury indictment of a man accused of abducting and killing 15-year-old South County resident Sierra LaMar.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Helen E. Williams denied the motion to dismiss the 2014 indictment of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the death penalty case. The trial is now set to proceed on April 25. Garcia-Torres has pleaded not guilty.
 

[texasmom]

Thanks grace-land!

 

Justice for Sierra! 

[Sister]

http://**/crime-courts/ci_29420590/sierra-lamar-judge-denies-motion-dismiss-indictment

Sierra LaMar: Judge denies motion to dismiss indictment
January 24, 2016

SAN JOSE -- Defense attorneys lost their bid Friday to persuade a judge to dismiss the grand jury indictment of a man accused of abducting and killing 15-year-old South County resident Sierra LaMar.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Helen E. Williams denied the motion to dismiss the 2014 indictment of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the death penalty case. The trial is now set to proceed on April 25. Garcia-Torres has pleaded not guilty.
 

 

[MuffyBee]

http://**/crime-courts/ci_29420590/sierra-lamar-judge-denies-motion-dismiss-indictment

Sierra LaMar: Judge denies motion to dismiss indictment
January 24, 2016

SAN JOSE -- Defense attorneys lost their bid Friday to persuade a judge to dismiss the grand jury indictment of a man accused of abducting and killing 15-year-old South County resident Sierra LaMar.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Helen E. Williams denied the motion to dismiss the 2014 indictment of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the death penalty case. The trial is now set to proceed on April 25. Garcia-Torres has pleaded not guilty.
 

 

 

[grace-land]

 

Video at the link
http://www.ktvu.com/news/108715899-story

Remembering Sierra Lamar: 4 years later
Posted:Mar 16 2016 07:20AM PDT
Updated:Mar 16 2016 08:45AM PDT

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KTVU) - Wednesday marks a painful anniversary for a family in southern Santa Clara County.

On March 16, 2012, 15-year-old Sierra Lamar disappeared on her way to school
 
Sierra's father says the family is still filled with sorrow, pain and unanswered questions four years later.

"It's pretty much the same state," said Steve LaMar. "Year after year."

"It's a nightmare," said Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. "My heart will always go out to the family, to the friends, to the community."

Sierra's family says they have pleaded with Garcia-Torres to say something that would lead investigators to Sierra, but he has so far remained silent.

His trial is set to begin next month.

[MuffyBee]

Video at the link
http://www.ktvu.com/news/108715899-story

Remembering Sierra Lamar: 4 years later
Posted:Mar 16 2016 07:20AM PDT
Updated:Mar 16 2016 08:45AM PDT

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KTVU) - Wednesday marks a painful anniversary for a family in southern Santa Clara County.

On March 16, 2012, 15-year-old Sierra Lamar disappeared on her way to school
 
Sierra's father says the family is still filled with sorrow, pain and unanswered questions four years later.

"It's pretty much the same state," said Steve LaMar. "Year after year."

"It's a nightmare," said Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. "My heart will always go out to the family, to the friends, to the community."

Sierra's family says they have pleaded with Garcia-Torres to say something that would lead investigators to Sierra, but he has so far remained silent.

His trial is set to begin next month.

Four years must seem an eternity for Sierra's family and friends.    Perhaps Garcia-Torres's upcoming trial will yield information and Sierra can be recovered. 

[grace-land]

Video at the link
http://www.ktvu.com/news/108715899-story

Remembering Sierra Lamar: 4 years later
Posted:Mar 16 2016 07:20AM PDT
Updated:Mar 16 2016 08:45AM PDT

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KTVU) - Wednesday marks a painful anniversary for a family in southern Santa Clara County.

On March 16, 2012, 15-year-old Sierra Lamar disappeared on her way to school
 
Sierra's father says the family is still filled with sorrow, pain and unanswered questions four years later.

"It's pretty much the same state," said Steve LaMar. "Year after year."

"It's a nightmare," said Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. "My heart will always go out to the family, to the friends, to the community."

Sierra's family says they have pleaded with Garcia-Torres to say something that would lead investigators to Sierra, but he has so far remained silent.

His trial is set to begin next month.

Four years must seem an eternity for Sierra's family and friends.    Perhaps Garcia-Torres's upcoming trial will yield information and Sierra can be recovered. 

Agree, MuffyBee. 

[grace-land]

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sierra-LaMar-Murder-Trial-Could-Be-Postponed-372494042.html

Lab Tests Show DNA Evidence in Sierra LaMar Murder Case Retrieved 12 Possible Hits
Published at 4:55 PM PDT on Mar 17, 2016

A murder trial regarding Sierra LaMar could be delayed.
 
When a crime lab tested the DNA on LaMar's pants they got a hit on 12 profiles. One of those profiles was Garcia-Torres.

Without a body, experts said the DNA evidence pointing to Garcia-Torres is crucial in the case. But the crime lab also got hits on 11 other people, or profiles. The defense lawyers now want to know who those people are.

"This is very critical to the defense case because they have to attack the DNA evidence entirely," legal analyst Steven Clark said. "Because there is no body and DNA evidence points to Garcia-Torres."

•
Video
Family, Friends to Hold Search for Sierra LaMar

Garcia-Torres' lawyers filed a motion in court Thursday, requesting the profiles of the other 11 people who also were hits in the DNA database. If the defense attorneys get their wish, Clark said the trial will likely not start next month, as scheduled.
 
A judge is set to rule on Monday.

[texasmom]

http://www.ksbw.com/news/search-for-sierra-lamar-happening-on-saturday/38548368

Search for Sierra LaMar happening on Saturday
UPDATED 5:11 PM PDT Mar 16, 2016

MORGAN HILL, Calif. —Wednesday marks four years since 15-year-old Sierra LaMar of Morgan Hill vanished while walking to her school bus stop.

LaMar was likely kidnapped and murdered on March 16, 2012, although her body has never been found.

 

When LaMar first disappeared, hundreds of volunteers joined sheriff's search teams to help find her. Daily searches turned into weekly. And now just a few devoted volunteers regularly search on their own.

Prosecutors said Garcia-Torres' DNA was found on LaMar's jeans. The teen girl's clothing and cellphone were found a few miles from her home. LaMar's DNA was found in his car. Investigators said they found a strand of her hair wrapped around a rope that was in the trunk of Garcia-Torres' car.

Saturday's search for LaMar will begin at 9:15 a.m. in Morgan Hill on Eastman Canyon Road. The search is being organized by the girl's friends and family.

[grace-land]

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Sierra-LaMar-Murder-Trial-Defense-Gains-Access-to-DNA-Analysis-373004731.html

Sierra LaMar Murder Trial: Defense Gains Access to DNA Analysis
Published at 5:30 PM PDT on Mar 21, 2016

Attorneys representing the suspect in the Sierra LaMar murder trial will now be getting access to a potential key piece of evidence: DNA analysis.

The lawyers for Antolin Garcia-Torres filed a motion last week to obtain the evidence. A crime lab previously tested the DNA on LaMar's pants and received a hit on 12 profiles, with one of those profiles being Garcia-Torres.

•  Lab Tests Show DNA in Sierra LaMar Murder Case Got 12 Hits

Lawyers representing Garcia-Torres escorted the suspect into court on Monday and announced the defense "went over both protective orders and came to an agreement" to gain access to the evidence.

The defense wants to know who the other 11 profiles from the lab test belong to.
 
Without a body, experts said the DNA evidence pointing to Garcia-Torres is crucial in the case. The 11 profiles that got DNA hits belong to people who are also on the state criminal database. Defense lawyers now have to figure out if they may have been anywhere near Morgan Hill when LaMar disappeared.

"That is a tremendous amount of evidence to review," Clark said. "They will prepare a report and give it to the prosecution, which could significantly delay the trial."

[grace-land]

http://kron4.com/2016/04/25/trial-delayed-for-man-accused-of-killing-sierra-lamar/

Trial delayed for man accused of killing Sierra LaMar
Published: April 25, 2016, 10:50 am

SAN JOSE (BCN) — A trial has been delayed to next month for a man charged with kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra LaMar nearly four years ago.

Antolin Garcia-Torres, now 25, is accused of killing Sierra, who was last seen on the morning of March 16, 2012. She left her home in unincorporated Morgan Hill and never showed up to her bus stop for school.

Garcia-Torres’ trial was scheduled for today but Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Deborah Ryan continued the case to May 23 for his defense attorneys to submit additional evidence for testing.

Garcia-Torres withdrew his waiver for a speedy trial within 60 days, his defense attorneys said.

Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney David Boyd told the judge that prosecutors were prepared to proceed with the trial during today’s hearing at the Hall of Justice in San Jose.
 

[grace-land]

 

http://kron4.com/2016/05/13/man-accused-of-killing-sierra-lamar-asks-court-to-appoint-new-lawyers-to-represent-him/

Man accused of killing Sierra Lamar asks court to appoint new lawyers to represent him
Published: May 13, 2016, 4:00 pm  |  Updated: May 13, 2016, 8:53 pm

SANTA CLARA COUNTY (KRON) — The man accused of killing Sierra Lamar has asked the court to appoint new lawyers to represent him at trial.

Antolin Garcia-Torres said he is frustrated with the slow pace of his case and has asserted his constitutional right to a speedy trial within 60 days. In this case, that means June 21.

The judge will have to decide whether the defendant has met the legal burden to be assigned new lawyers.
 

[grace-land]

http://www.morganhilltimes.com/news/sierra-lamar-murder-trial-set-to-start-next-week-but/article_9af5dc2a-1ed5-11e6-a59b-0b7e03f0fa49.html

Sierra LaMar murder trial set to start next week, but likely to be delayed
Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:55 pm

The trial for Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar’s suspected killer is scheduled to start in a San Jose courtroom May 23, but prosecutors expect the proceeding to be delayed.
 
Defense for Antolin Garcia Torres, 24 of Morgan Hill, may not be available because they are scheduled to be in trial on other unrelated cases, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney David Boyd said. If the defense attorneys are present and able to proceed, Boyd said he is prepared to move forward with the capital murder trial.
 

[Sister]

http://www.morganhilltimes.com/news/sierra-lamar-murder-trial-set-to-start-next-week-but/article_9af5dc2a-1ed5-11e6-a59b-0b7e03f0fa49.html

Sierra LaMar murder trial set to start next week, but likely to be delayed
Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:55 pm

The trial for Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar’s suspected killer is scheduled to start in a San Jose courtroom May 23, but prosecutors expect the proceeding to be delayed.
 
Defense for Antolin Garcia Torres, 24 of Morgan Hill, may not be available because they are scheduled to be in trial on other unrelated cases, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney David Boyd said. If the defense attorneys are present and able to proceed, Boyd said he is prepared to move forward with the capital murder trial.
 

JMO -- but I think this is just another delay tactic -- I call BS!

 

[grace-land]

http://www.morganhilltimes.com/news/sierra-lamar-murder-trial-set-to-start-next-week-but/article_9af5dc2a-1ed5-11e6-a59b-0b7e03f0fa49.html

Sierra LaMar murder trial set to start next week, but likely to be delayed
Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:55 pm

The trial for Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar’s suspected killer is scheduled to start in a San Jose courtroom May 23, but prosecutors expect the proceeding to be delayed.
 
Defense for Antolin Garcia Torres, 24 of Morgan Hill, may not be available because they are scheduled to be in trial on other unrelated cases, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney David Boyd said. If the defense attorneys are present and able to proceed, Boyd said he is prepared to move forward with the capital murder trial.
 

JMO -- but I think this is just another delay tactic -- I call BS!

 

I think that it is a delay tactic, too!

[grace-land]

http://www.kionrightnow.com/news/local-news/trial-delayed-again-for-sierra-lamars-accused-killer/39681830

Trial delayed again for Sierra Lamar's accused killer
POSTED: 10:06 AM PDT May 23, 2016
UPDATED: 03:52 PM PDT May 23, 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sierra Lamar's accused killer was supposed to stand trial Monday, but the trial has been delayed again.

That's because an attorney for Antolin Garcia-Torres is busy with another case.

Not to mention, the defense said it's going to file more motions that will put the case on hold for at least two more months.

The biggest of the three motions is a change of venue in light of all of the media attention in Santa Clara County.
 
The defense also wants to file a motion to suppress evidence, although they did not specify what exactly.

Attorneys for Garcia-Torres have until June 20 to file motions and the prosecution has 30 days to respond.
 
Antolin Garcia Torres' next court appointment is June 17 for a status check.