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

[trimmonthelake]

LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge denies this, too. #Komis
3 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Defense says haven't had enough time to review letters. #Komis
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Bansley now moving for mistrial based on late introduction of letters to defense, #Komis
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Again, judge says in his opinion letters nail down from Hayes view , #Komis' intent.
5 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge says it's time case goes to jury.But he is not ruling on whether Hayes testifies or defense wants to use letters during penalty.#Komis
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[KittyMom]

I'm following the tweets and am confused.  Is judge allowing the letters in or not?  And is this strictly for sentencing phase?

[Sister]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JHMP

For the husband of Jennifer Hawke-Petit
father of Hayley and Michaela

"Forgiving the essence of evil is not appropriate."

[cookie]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JHMP

For the husband of Jennifer Hawke-Petit
father of Hayley and Michaela

"Forgiving the essence of evil is not appropriate."

I have to agree. I know that some people feel that they have to forgive the person who murdered their loved one in order to heal, not me.  I would never forgive someone like these 2 monsters. They have no heart so forgiving them would not matter to them anyways..all just my opinion of course

[trimmonthelake]

I'm following the tweets and am confused.  Is judge allowing the letters in or not?  And is this strictly for sentencing phase?

I guess we'll have to wait and see during sentencing........ i can't wait to see how loing the jury takes on this one.

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JHMP

For the husband of Jennifer Hawke-Petit
father of Hayley and Michaela

"Forgiving the essence of evil is not appropriate."

I have to agree. I know that some people feel that they have to forgive the person who murdered their loved one in order to heal, not me.  I would never forgive someone like these 2 monsters. They have no heart so forgiving them would not matter to them anyways..all just my opinion of course

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.courant.com/community/cheshire/cheshire-home-invasion/hc-komisarjevsky-1013-20111012,0,6887516,full.story
Judge Thwarts Komisarjevsky Defense Effort To Put Hayes On Stand
By ALAINE GRIFFIN, agriffin@courant.com The Hartford Courant

10:30 a.m. EDT, October 12, 2011
NEW HAVEN -—
Defense attorneys for Joshua Komisarjevsky told a Superior Court judge Wednesday that they wanted to put co-defendant Steven Hayes on the witness stand.

But Superior Judge Jon C. Blue denied the defense request to reopen evidence, which would have allowed them to put Hayes, already convicted of murder in the 2007 Cheshire triple slayings, on the stand.

The request came following revelations that Hayes had written letters about how he would select victims and how he would plan their deaths. The defense motion claims that Hayes said he raped and strangled 17 women.

Blue denied the motion for a continuance based on the letters Tuesday, saying he did not know how the information in Hayes' letters was exculpatory in Komisarjevsky's case. He said the letters could be admissible in the penalty phase.
 ::snipping2::

[trimmonthelake]

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NotesFromHeL In short, Judge says too late. "Boat is ready to leave the dock." No written verdict form. #Komis 43 seconds ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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NotesFromHeL Judge says jury will have his charge/ instructions. Not sure if he's going to go for Donovan's form. #Komis 2 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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[KittyMom]

OMGosh...motion for mistrial because someone rolled eyes???????  And they actually counted the number of times?????  This defense is desperate.

[trimmonthelake]

OMGosh...motion for mistrial because someone rolled eyes???????  And they actually counted the number of times?????  This defense is desperate.

I just read that!I'll post it....
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
After charge, Donovan will make motion for mistrial bc someone working for state, a foot from jury rolled eyes 7 times. #Komis
1 minute ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
RT @LauriePerez Defense is throwing up lots of hail mary's here. Gives notice that will make another motion for mistrial. #Komis
3 minutes ago
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury coming in now. #Komis
3 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Donovan motion for mistrial bc someone a foot from jury rolled eyes dramatically 7 times. #Komis
3 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
To clarify: there will be no written verdict form. Judge says request was too late. #Komis
4 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Jury enters. #Komis
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[trimmonthelake]

NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Judge concluding charge before handing the case to jury. #Komis
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[trimmonthelake]

LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury instructions: verdict must be unanimous. #Komis
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[KittyMom]

verdict must be unanimous...let's pray that jury doesn't have anyone from Pinellas County on it.   

[KittyMom]

Well, the clock starts.  I'm thinking we'll have a verdict by end of day.

[trimmonthelake]

verdict must be unanimous...let's pray that jury doesn't have anyone from Pinellas County on it.   

I will throw my computer out the window if i ever see another spectacle like the Pinellas Pinheads... 
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Donovan's request for written verdict form denied by Judge again. #Komis
37 seconds ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge now hearing exceptions to the charge from both sides. #Komis
3 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
If there is penalty phase in Cheshire trial, it would tentatively begin 10/24.#Komis
3 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Alternates dismissed. #Komis
3 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Courtroom can hear laughter from jury room. #Komis
4 minutes ago
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Again, deliberations don't officially begin until evidence is brought into room. Evidence still in courtroom as Judge talks to alternates.
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge telling alternates someone could get sick or have another conflict where they'd be needed. #Komis
5 minutes ago
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Judge explains schedule to alternates. Tells them that it is still possible they will be called to serve. #Komis
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Alternates are 4 women and 2 men. #Komis
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge says again he's delighted they haven't lost any jurors or alternates during trial. #Komis
5 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
11:16 am Wednesday Oct 12. #Komis jury begins deliberating.
5 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Oops, hit send too fast. They are exiting...now.
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i gotta hurry up and walk the dogs. 

[KittyMom]

laughter from the courtroom....I hate hearing that.  Flashback to Orlando.   

[cookie]

laughter from the courtroom....I hate hearing that.  Flashback to Orlando.   

I pray not

[KittyMom]

Oh, for the love of Mike...
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LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge comes in holding note, asks to see counsel in sidebar. #Komis
2 minutes ago

Let's get started already! 

[trimmonthelake]

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LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Court in session.Now Donovan brings up his motion for mistrial re. media expert for prosecution rolling her eyes as se sat in front of jury.
1 minute ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Court back in session. Judge discussing note from jury about wanting 12 copies of charge. #Komis
2 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
I pushed send on earlier tweet early. Deliberations started at 11:36 a-m. #Komis
7 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Practice safe retweeting folks, that's all I ask! #Komis
8 minutes ago
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury wants 12 copies of the charge. #Komis
14 minutes ago

[trimmonthelake]

And now, the wait begins for a verdict in the triple murder case against Joshua #Komisarjevsky. #Komis
11 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Correction: foreperson is a young woman.
12 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Court is in recess. Jury goes back to deliberations. Judge will check on them in about an hour. If no verdict, lunch break. #Komis
13 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge reminding jury to disregard facial expressions of anyone during trial. #Komis
14 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Judge tells jury that any facial expression by any one is not evidence and should be disregarded. #Komis
14 minutes ago
Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Jury floor person is a young woman. #Komis
15 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury back in. #Komis
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