GUILTY CA - Erin Corwin, 19, pregnant, Twentynine Palms, 28 June 2014 - #13

[Emi]

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 40s 41 seconds ago

@TDSbrettkelman It was widely believed that #ErinCorwin was pregnant, and that Chris Lee may have been the father.

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 3m 3 minutes ago

@TDSbrettkelman This is critical for the course of trial. If #ErinCorwin was proven pregnant, Chris Lee may face a second murder charge.

 

[Emi]

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 1m 1 minute ago

Detective Hanke, about Lee: "He seemed nervous, because he also asked why I wasn't taking him to jail. It was a little odd." #ErinCorwin

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 4m 4 minutes ago

Detective Hanke said Lee also confessed that his internet search history would reveal he Googled "the best ways to dispose of a body."

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 5m 5 minutes ago

Detective Daniel Hanke, who questioned Chris Lee, says Lee once asked him "how good he was at finding bodies in the desert."

 

[moonbeams]

wow! that's it? that's all we get????

 

[Emi]

Brett Kelman @TDSbrettkelman · 54s 54 seconds ago

Standby. We should have a ruling on this prelim shortly. #ErinCorwin

About to rule on wheather to move the trial or not and if there will be a trial or not

 

[moonbeams]

such a small taste of what will be revealed at trial.....

 

[Emi]

#BREAKING Judge Rod Cortez says there is "probable cause" against Chris Lee, accused #ErinCorwin killer. The case will proceed towards trial

 

[Emi]

#BREAKING Judge says enough evidence in #ErinCorwin murder case. The proceeding against Chris Lee will continue towards trial.

 

[Emi]

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RODNEY A CORTEZ, J-JUDGE
CLERK: C4236-DEBORAH HAGEDORN
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: CO-CONNIE OZBURN CSR# CO-10031
BAILIFF T BROWN
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APPEARANCES
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SEAN DAUGHERTY PRESENT.
ATTORNEY DAVID J.P. KALOYANIDES PRESENT.
DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION CAME ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
SEVERAL ITEMS PRE-MARKED SEE EXHIBIT LIST.
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9:03
MOTION TO EXCLUDE WITNESSES, GRANTED. PEOPLE DESIGNATE DANIEL HANKE AS INVESTIGATING OFFICER AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE EXCLUSION.
VICTIMS HUSBAND TO BE FIRST WITNESS CALLED.
WITNESS WISHES TO REMAIN IN COURTROOM AFTER
TESTIFYING.
REQUEST GRANTED.
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9:04
PEOPLE'S WITNESS JONATHAN CORWIN IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
WITNESS IDENTIFIES DEFENDANT.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 2 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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9:23
CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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9:29
RE-DIRECT BY PROSECUTION.
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WITNESS JONATHAN CORWIN IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS JESSICA TRENTHAN IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 1 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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9:55
CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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RE-DIRECT BY PROSECUTION.
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10:00
WITNESS JESSICA TRENTHAN IS EXCUSED.
RECESS DECLARED FOR COURT.
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- COURT CONVENES; ALL PARTIES PRESENT.
PEOPLE'S WITNESS AISLING MALAKIE IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
WITNESS IDENTIFIES DEFENDANT.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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WITNESS AISLING MALAKIE IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS CONOR MALAKIE IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
WITNESS IDENTIFIES DEFENDANT.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 6 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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RE-DIRECT BY PROSECUTION.
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WITNESS CONOR MALAKIE IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS DEPUTY DANNY MILLAN IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
WITNESS IDENTIFIES DEFENDANT.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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WITNESS DANNY MILLAN IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS DEPUTY CATHY MACKEWEN IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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WITNESS CATHY MACKEWEN IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS DETECTIVE MAURICIO HUERTADO IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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WITNESS MAURICIO HUERTADO IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS ROBERT WHITESIDE IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 11 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 9 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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NO CROSS BY DEFENSE.
COURT MAKES INQUIRY REGARDING EXHIBIT 9.
NO FURTHER QUESTIONS.
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WITNESS ROBERT WHITESIDE IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS JONATHAN WOODS IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
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RECESS DECLARED FOR COURT.
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- COURT CONVENES; ALL PARTIES PRESENT.
PEOPLE'S WITNESS JONATHAN WOODS RESUMES TESTIMONY, STILL UNDER OATH.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 7 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 10 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PARTIES STIPULATE FOR PURPOSE OF PRELIMINARY
HEARING ONLY THAT DR SHERIDAN WAS THE CORONER
THAT EXAMINED BODY.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 5 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 4 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 3 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT(S) 8 MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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RE-DIRECT BY PROSECUTION.
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WITNESS JONATHAN WOODS IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS MICHAEL WALKER IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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WITNESS MICHAEL WALKER IS EXCUSED.
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PEOPLE'S WITNESS DANIEL HANKE IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES.
WITNESS IDENTIFIES DEFENDANT.
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CROSS EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY DEFENSE.
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RE-DIRECT BY PROSECUTION.
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RE-CROSS BY DEFENSE.
WITNESS DANIEL HANKE IS EXCUSED.
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PROSECUTION RESTS SUBJECT TO ADMISSION OF EXHIBITS.
PROSECUTION MOVES TO REOPEN AND PARTIES STIPULATE
FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING PURPOSES ONLY THAT THE
REMAINS ARE ERIN CORWIN.
NO AFFIRMATIVE EVIDENCE PRESENTED BY THE DEFENSE.
MOTION BY PEOPLE TO HOLD THE DEFENDANT TO ANSWER IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
ISSUES SUBMITTED.
PARTIES STIPULATE AND COURT ORDERS THAT ALL
EXHIBITS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE OFFERING PARTY
AND THAT COPIES WILL BE MADE FOR DEFENSE COUNSEL.
ON MOTION OF DA, COURT ORDERS DEFENDANT HELD TO ANSWER IN SUPERIOR COURT TO ALL COUNTS/ALLEGATIONS AND/OR PRIORS.
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HEARINGS
ARRAIGNMENT ON INFORMATION SET FOR 04/22/2015 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT M2.
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON HEARING DATE.
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TIME WAIVERS
TIME WAIVED.
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CUSTODY STATUS

 

[Emi]

So next date April 22, 2015 at 8:30am PDT.

 

[heartgoesout]

So what is 4/22 hearing called?

 

[Emi]

It is called arraignment

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[heartgoesout]

So it's his formal arraignment where he enters his plea?

 

[Emi]

@heartgoesout I don't know will ask because he initially pleaded not guilty.

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[heartgoesout]

When questioned outside the courtroom, Kaloyanides (Lee's attorney) said he was aware of a "significant problem" with the prosecution's case against Lee, but said this issue would not be raised during this hearing. Kaloyanides would not discuss the problem further, but said it would be "the crux of the defense."

yikes! whats this about?

 

[heartgoesout]

I apologize, I'm trying to catch up on what stage of the court process he's in?? When and what step did he enter a guilty plea? It seems to be out of order that he's already entered a plea? What am I missing?

Today was the preliminary hearing, correct? Step 3. (The judge ruled to move forward with a trial.)
Lee will be back in court on April 22nd for his post prelim arraignment. Step 4
When did he plead guilty already? Why would he? He hasn't officially heard what they have on him until today. I'm confused, am I missing something? help!


Every website I've looked at has the following steps:

1. Arrest – A person is arrested by a law enforcement officer who either sees a crime happen or has a warrant for arrest when probable cause exists that a person committed a crime. When a person is arrested, the person must be brought before a judge for an initial appearance within 24 hours of being arrested or else be released.

2. Initial Appearance – At the initial appearance, the judge determines the defendant’s name and address, informs the defendant of the charges and of the right to remain silent and to have an attorney. The judge appoints an attorney if the defendant cannot afford one and sets the conditions for release from jail.

3. Preliminary Hearing – If a preliminary hearing is held, the judge hears evidence and testimony from witnesses called by the prosecuting attorney and the defendant’s attorney. If the judge determines there is enough evidence to believe the defendant probably committed the crime, the defendant is held for trial in superior court, and an arraignment date is set.

4. Arraignment – At the arraignment, the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest (nolo contendere). If the defendant enters a not guilty plea, the judge will set a trial date. If the defendant enters a guilty plea or declares no contest to the charges, the judge will set a date to sentence the defendant for the crime.

5. Trial - Opening Statements – The defendant has the right to a trial in which either a jury or the judge determines guilt. When the court is ready for the trial to begin, each side can make an opening statement. In a criminal case, the prosecuting attorney speaks first.

 

[Emi]

@heartgoesout during his initial hearing he pleaded not guilty; but he will enter it on the 22nd.

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[Emi]

After the preliminary examination, if the case is bound over for trial, the complaint (the document setting forth the charges against you) is deemed an "information". The complaint has now been supported by some evidence. You will be arraigned again on the "information". You will enter a plea of not guilty to the charges and allegations. The prosecutor may amend the information to conform to facts proved at the preliminary examination by the probable cause standard.

 

[heartgoesout]

@emi was he required to enter a plea at his initial hearing?

 

[Emi]

Look at previous threads

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[heartgoesout]

I have read all the threads from the beginning. It's been awhile. So sorry for forgetting or missing something. Don't have time to reread and scan 100's of posts.