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

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LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury now affirming verdicts. #Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Donovan has head bowed. Test of his team and #Komis standing heads up.
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Joshua Komisarjevsky GUILTY of all charges against him in 2007 Cheshire triple murder. He now faces death. #Komis
2 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Jurors now being polled. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
There will now be a penalty face, where #Komis could be sentenced to death. Last year, Steven Hayes was sentenced to death for same crime.
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
#Komis guilty on all counts.Will go to penalty phase that determines whether he gets life in prison or death penalty.
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Now he takes off glasses and rubs eyes. Dr. Petit. #Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Jury verbally affirming verdicts. For each count. #Komis
4 minutes ago
Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
One woman on jury straining to see #Komis. Leaning over in her seat.
4 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-komisarjevsky-verdict-17counts-10xx-20111012,0,3896271.story
Komisarjevsky Guilty On All Counts
4:00 p.m. EDT, October 13, 2011
NEW HAVEN—
The jury has begun to deliver its verdict on the 17 charges Joshua Komisarjevsky faces in the Cheshire home invasion case. Six of the counts are capital felony charges that carry the possibility of a death sentence. Conviction on one or more of the capital felony charges would move the case to a penalty phase.

Here is the breakdown of the charges, with verdicts:
1. Murder: Aided Steven Hayes in the murder of Jennifer Hawke-Petit: GUILTY

2. Murder of Hayley Petit: GUILTY

3. Murder of Michaela Petit: GUILTY

4. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the deaths of two or more people: GUILTY

5. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the death of a person under the age of 16: GUILTY

6. First-degree kidnapping (William Petit): GUILTY

7. First-degree kidnapping (Jennifer Hawke-Petit): GUILTY

8. First-degree kidnapping (Hayley Petit): GUILTY

9. First-degree kidnapping (Michaela Petit): GUILTY

10. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the death of Jennifer Hawke-Petit in the course of a kidnapping: GUILTY

11. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the death of Hayley Petit in the course of a kidnapping: GUILTY

12. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the death of Michaela Petit in the course of a kidnapping: GUILTY

13. First-degree sexual assault: GUILTY

14. Capital felony: Intentionally caused the death of Michaela Petit in the course of first-degree sexual assault: GUILTY

15. Second-degree burglary: GUILTY

16. First-degree arson: GUILTY


17. Second-degree assault: GUILTY
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LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Judge wrapping things up with jury. Tells them penalty phase will begin Oct 24. #Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
First Man confirms verdicts. #Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Each juror will now stand individually and confirm their verdict. #Komis
4 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Court in brief recess after jury finds Joshua #Komisarjevsky guilty on all 17 counts against him, inc 6 capital felony counts.
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
The same woman juror who was leaning to see #Komis is staring at him.
2 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[Gypsy DD]

Finally some justice for this family ...wish these jurors had lived in P county in Florida and been on that jury too.

[trimmonthelake]

LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Petits and supporters hugging. #Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
#Komis yawns and walks out, glancing at press. Trying to pull off unaffected.
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
#Komis Petits hugging
3 minutes ago  http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Family members hug inside courtroom as reporters rush out.#Komis
1 minute ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[MuffyBee]

Komisarjevsky guilty on all accounts.   ::justice2NJ:: 

[trimmonthelake]

Connecticut Man Found Guilty of Murdering Family in Home Invasion, Could Face Death Penalty
A Connecticut man was found guilty Thursday of murdering a woman and her two daughters in a home invasion in verdicts that could earn the man a death sentence.

Joshua Komisarjevsky was found guilty in the murders of Jennifer Hawke Petit, 48, and her daughters Hayley Petit, 17, and Michaela Petit, 11.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/13/man-found-guilty-murder-in-connecticut-home-invasion-case/#ixzz1ah9PGBBJ

[trimmonthelake]

Komisarjevsky guilty on all accounts.   ::justice2NJ:: 

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Prayers for Mr. Petit. 
See you monkeys in a bit.Walking the Digger dog.   

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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Reporters wait for families and lawyers to exit New Haven courthouse. #Komis twitpic.com/6ztgmw
2 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Saw no reaction from #Komis while verdicts read.
3 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

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http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Family done speaking to press, and with that another phase of the Cheshire home invasion tragedy over. #Komis
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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Rev. Hawke says faith has brought them through this tragedy. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: would have disgraced his girls memory if he exhibited rage, anger. Rev. Hawke now speaking. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: knew the appropriate thing was for law to takes it's course, no matter how slow. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Petit: whole family was nauseated by #Komis' familiarity with Michaela. Says little girl was very shy with even male relatives.
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: a bigger sense of relief because have gone through both trials. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit speaks to media. Sorry, U stream not working. # komis twitpic.com/6ztk5g
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: sense of relief, but only part way there. Penalty phase up next. Komis
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Laurie Perez
LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Dr Petit and family outside after verdict twitpic.com/6ztjup
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: there are occasional moments of peace. Not clear to me that time heals all. #Komis
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NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit says #Komis probably still doesn't think he's guilty.
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: always thought this was about sexual predation. Has wondered what would have happened if had 2 sons. #Komis
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Dr. Petit: this trial harder because of #Komis focus on 11yo Michaela.
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Will try to ustream.
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Helen Ubinas
NotesFromHeL Helen Ubinas
Family about to exit courthouse. #Komis
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Edit to hyperlink one of the twitpics.  MB

[trimmonthelake]

LauriePerez Laurie Perez
Dr Petit and family outside after verdict twitpic.com/6ztjup
12 minutes ago http://twitter.com/#!/hartfordcourant/lists/cheshire-trial

[MuffyBee]

I have so much respect for Dr. Petit. 

[MuffyBee]

I consider this case solved, since both men were found guilty.  We're waiting sentencing on Joshua Komisarjevsky, but he's been found guilty on all charges.  I'm moving this case on over to Finally Solved.   ::justice2NJ::

[Sister]

I have so much respect for Dr. Petit. 

Absolutely!

[MuffyBee]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/petit-home-invasion-verdict-joshua-komisarjevsky-guillty/story?id=14728687
Petit Home Invasion Trial: Joshua Komisarjevsky Is Guilty
October 13, 2011

Joshua Komisarjevsky is shown in this booking photo. (Connecticut State Police/AP Photo)

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Komisarjevsky, 31, was found guilty on all 17 counts against him, charges that included murder, burglary, kidnapping, sexual assault and arson. Six of those charges are considered capital offenses, making Komisarjevsky eligible for the death penalty

The jury began deliberations on Wednesday morning and it took them about nine hours to return a verdict of guilty on charges he murdered Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, Hayley Petit, 17, and Michaela Petit, 11.

He will now undergo a death penalty hearing to determine if he spends the rest of his life in prison or is condemned to execution by lethal injection. Those hearings will begin Oct. 24.

The Petit family was in court as the verdicts were read and rubbed each others' shoulders comfortingly in reaction. As he left the courthouse, Dr. Petit the lone survivor of the brutal attack called Komisarjevsky "a lying psychopathic personality who probably still doesn't think he's done anything wrong."

Dr. Petit said even fours years later the loss of his family had left a "jagged hole in his heart" but he was grateful for the support he had received from across the country and the world. He called the verdict "a relief."

Komisarjevsky had no visible reaction.

Komisarjevsky's accomplice, Steven Hayes was convicted last year for his role in the July 23, 2007 home invasion, murder and torture of the Petit family. He was sentenced to death and is currently on Connecticut's death row.
Triple-Murder Suspect's Taped Confession Watch Video
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Father Testifies in Connecticut Murder Trial Watch Video

If sentenced to die, Komisarjevsky will join 10 other men who are currently on Connecticut's death row, including Hayes.
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Video at Link

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http://www.fox2now.com/news/nationworld/hc-komisarjevsky-verdict-mainbar-10xx-20111012,0,325336.story
Jurors Convict Komisarjevsky On All 17 Counts; He Faces Death Penalty Hearing
Defense Lawyers Vow Vigorous Fight To Spare His Life
By ALAINE GRIFFIN And JOSH KOVNER, agriffin@courant.com The Hartford Courant

4:06 p.m. CDT, October 13, 2011
Video at link.
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Family Feels Relief

Standing on the courthouse steps, Petit said the Komisarjevsky trial was more difficult to sit through than the Hayes case because "clearly there was a focus on Michaela."

He said to him, this case was always partly about "sexual predation." Petit said that is why the focus of his family's non-profit foundation is "the plague of violence against women."

"I've thought a thousand times what would have happened if I had two sons instead of two daughters," Petit said.

Asked about the conduct of Komisarjevsky's defense lawyers, Petit said "the defense was certainly a lot more aggressive and a lot tougher on us" than lawyers for Steven Hayes.

Petit said he was not surprised that Komisarjevsky showed no outward emotion after the verdict.

"He's convinced himself of his innocence," said Petit.

Petit said that in the four years since the murders, there have been "occasional moments of peace, but the trial brings everything back in sharp focus."

Petit said he felt "relief … that the jury had reached a guilty verdict on 17 of 17 counts" and he praised the jurors and prosecution team. But he noted that "we're only part way there and [prosecutors] still have a lot of work to do." He noted that the penalty phase was not as clear-cut as the evidence phase and said, "It will be very difficult to sit through."

Asked how he was able to control his anger during the trial, Petit said, "I thought the appropriate thing was to let the law take its course, although it's been exceedingly slow. But I couldn't make it better if I acted like a crazed father."

Petit said he and the rest of his family were "nauseated and sickened" by Komisarjevsky's matter-of-fact account of his assault on Michaela and his claim that they had struck up some kind of bond.

"To hear him say they 'locked eyes' was nauseating. To talk about Michaela as if they were friends was sickening," Petit said. He added That Michaela was shy, even around male family members.

The Rev. Richard Hawke, Hawke-Petit's father, said: "We are a united family. We are people of faith and that faith has brought us through four years and enabled us to live through this experience. We'll always keep our daughter and grandchildren in our hearts and minds until we see them again."

As she left the courtroom, Hawke-Petit's mother, MaryBelle Hawke, was composed as she reacted to the unanimous verdicts, saying, "There was some peace in knowing that there is punishment when people do something wrong."

Outside the courtroom prosecutor Michael Dearington was congratulated by people, shaking his hands.

"We're happy for the family," he said.
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