GUILTY NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel

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@YESorNO - to save you time - I went looking for the witnesses from Friday - so decided to help in the tweets from then.

For Friday, March 15th:

W.T. Eckert
‏ @WTEckert
Mar 15

As I await the start of day 2 of the #Heberttrial here is #mystory on yesterday’s #testimony in the #murder #trial, uncovering “criminal underworld” #SLAWMayhem #jury @wdtnews

Fist witness in #Heberttrial, Jason Smith, is in custody and is the third person to #testify with a #criminal background in the #murder #trial #SLAWMayhem @wdtnews

In an approximate 20 minute recording of a #jail call between Smith & Hebert, Herbert is heard saying he “Have you talked about our friend out there?” Adding “that’s eventually going to be something to pop up... W. T. Eckert …

“Let our animal friends do their jobs,” Hebert is heard saying in the call with Smith. #Heberttrial #murder #trial @wdtnews — at St. Lawrence County Courthouse

Bonnie Sue Lamay, the #mother of Lacey Yekel, Hebert’s alleged #victim, was called to the stand briefly Thursday to #testify in the #Heberttrial she gave DNA to #police. @wdtnews #SLAWMayhem #murder #trial — at St. Lawrence County Courthouse W. T. Eckert …

Ms. LaMay has been sitting in the #courtroom everyday, with Ms. Yekel’s cousin Bobbie Jo French. Both women have been sobbing through the #testimony recounting the 2014 #death of Ms. Yekel

#Trial breaks for lunch. #Crossexamination of Smith to continue at 1 p.m.

#jury in the #Heberttrial was shown photos of a bone that was found in the woods behind near 50 Trade Road, Massena, during #testimony of state police investigator

#Investigator reveals the actual bone from #evidence bag, prompting #judge to warn #jurors and audience of #gruesome nature

The bone, chipped and of a brownish hue, was not to be considered by the #jury for its #emotional value and the audience was told to #keepcalm by the judge.

Lacey Yekel’s mother and cousin we heard whimpering as the #investigator revealed a bone that is believed to be Ms. Yekel’s #remains found behind and industrial park in Massena in Aug. 2014

#jurors are being shown #photos of a #decayed human #skull, spinal cord and scatted bones found by investigators on Aug. 29, 2014 in their #murder investigation of Lacey Yekel

#Photo #evidence continues to be shown to the #jury in the #Heberttrial of the scene where the remains of Lacey Yekel were found

link: W.T. Eckert (@WTEckert) | Twitter
 
Monday, March 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9:30am ET) – NY – Lacey L. Yekel (25) (June 7, 2014, Massena; found Aug. 29, 2014) – *Christopher A. Hebert (46) charged (8/14/18) with A-1 felony of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bail.
Trial started 3/14/19. (Trial expected to last 2 weeks). Jurors: 9 men & 3 women; alternates: 2 men & 2 women.
Jury Selection Day 1 (3/12/19) thru Day 3 (3/14/19) reference post #98 here:
NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
3/14/19 Trial Day 1: Opening statements made. State witnesses: Gerald Dissottle, one of the last people to see Yekel alive. Justin LaShomb, who told state troopers about Yekel’s body. Bonnie Lamay, Yekel’s mother. Trial continues on 3/15.
3/15/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Jason S. Smith, an inmate Hebert met in jail 20 years ago, Hebert confessed to the murder to him. Bonnie Sue Lamay, mother of Lacey recalled. State Police Investigator. Trial continues on Monday, 3/18.
 
Three more cops take stand in Hebert trial, testify about calls made from Yekel's phone, ramming incident

March 18, 2019

"...Mark Englert, a former Massena Police Department sergeant, testified that he tried to stop Hebert on June 12, 2014, days after Yekel's death, and Hebert rammed his patrol car. Englert said he tried to stop Hebert on Sycamore Street and he pulled his patrol car to the left of Hebert's vehicle....

Two state police senior investigators testified about evidence they helped obtain.

Senior Investigator Peter Kozel said he analyzed Yekel's cell phone, which was found with her skeletal remains on Aug. 29, 2014. Kozel said he examined the phone on Sept. 11, 2014. He said there was a contact labeled "Chris," and the last time it was called was June 6, 2014 at 5:45 p.m. The last call from the phone was made June 6, 2014 at 7:41 p.m. and there were six missed calls the following day starting around 8 a.m., Kozel said....

Senior Investigator Theodore Levison testified that he took a DNA sample from Yekel's mother, Bonnie Lamay, on Sept. 30, 2014. Lamay took the stand on Thursday, March 14 and testified that she gave the sample to investigators...."

Three more cops take stand in Hebert trial, testify about calls made from Yekel's phone, ramming incident | NorthCountryNow
 
Juror Replaced In Hebert Murder Trial (with clip)

Mar 18, 2019

"...There are three witnesses left to testify...

In opening statements, Pasqua said jurors would hear a recording of Hebert confessing to an ex-girlfriend how and why he had killed Yekel.

Presumably that is the recording that will be played on Tuesday.

Hebert's lawyers have said that all of Hebert's confessions were lies meant to impress other criminals that he ran with or met in prison.

They say Yekel died of a drug overdose.

It will be up to the jurors to decide what they believe."

Juror Replaced In Hebert Murder Trial
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Juror dismissed from Massena murder trial

March 18, 2019

"...After returning to court from noon recess, Judge Jerome Richards cleared the courtroom for about an hour.

"I've had to discharge [the juror] from her service. You're not to speculate about why," the judge said to the remaining jurors. "The reason she was discharged is not the issues in this case."

The female juror was replaced by a female alternate, keeping the juror count at nine men and three women. Three alternates remain, two men and one woman..."

Juror dismissed from Massena murder trial | NorthCountryNow
 
Tuesday, March 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 9:30am ET) – NY – Lacey L. Yekel (25) (June 7, 2014, Massena; found Aug. 29, 2014) – *Christopher A. Hebert (46) charged (8/14/18) with A-1 felony of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bail.
Trial started 3/14/19. (Trial expected to last 2 weeks). Jurors: 9 men & 3 women; alternates: 2 men & 1 woman. 1 woman juror dismissed on 3/18/19.
Jury Selection Day 1 (3/12/19) thru Day 3 (3/14/19) reference post #98 here: NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
3/14/19 Trial Day 1: Opening statements made. State witnesses: Gerald Dissottle, one of the last people to see Yekel alive. Justin LaShomb, who told state troopers about Yekel’s body. Bonnie Lamay, Yekel’s mother. Trial continues on 3/15.
3/15/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Jason S. Smith, an inmate Hebert met in jail 20 years ago, Hebert confessed to the murder to him. Bonnie Sue Lamay, mother of Lacey recalled. State Police Investigator. Trial continues on Monday, 3/18.
3/18/19 Day 3: State witnesses: Mark Englert, a former Massena Police Department sergeant. Senior Investigator Peter Kozel. Senior Investigator Theodore Levison. Judge Jerome Richards cleared the courtroom for about an hour. "I've had to discharge [the juror] from her service. You're not to speculate about why," the judge said to the remaining jurors. "The reason she was discharged is not the issues in this case." The female juror was replaced by a female alternate, keeping the juror count at nine men and three women. Three alternates remain, two men and one woman. Trial continues on 3/19.
 
W.T. Eckert‏ @WTEckert 8m8 minutes ago
Here’s a recap of the #Heberttrial this morning. Currently listening to a prison recording between Hebert and his ex, where he is expected to confess to the 2014 #murder of Lacey Yekel @wdtnews #SLAWMayhem

Ex-girlfriend testifies Hebert confessed to murder during jailhouse conversations

MARCH 19, 2019

"CANTON — It was a score that went south that led to the alleged murder of Lacey L. Yekel in 2014, according to the ex-girlfriend of Christopher A. Hebert, the man accused of the crime.

Brandy Bressard told the court she and Hebert had been in a serious relationship between late 2009 and early 2014, at one point being engaged.

A convicted drug felon in 2013, Ms. Bressard said she stayed in touch with Hebert throughout her recovery and at one point they talked about getting back together.

Then she received a call within the first two weeks of June 2014 from Hebert....

Court broke for lunch until 1 p.m. and Mr. Pasqua told the court he would be playing a two-hour recording of Ms. Bressard’s conversation with Hebert following the break."

Ex-girlfriend testifies Hebert confessed to murder during jailhouse conversations
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Medical examiner testifies evidence of strangulation, assault may not have been evident on Yekel's remains

March 19, 2019

"CANTON -- A medical examiner testified Tuesday morning in the Christopher Hebert murder trial and said that Lacey Yekel's remains may not have shown evidence of beating or choking....

Dr. Michael Sikirica testified that he examined Yekel's remains on Sept. 2, 2014 at Albany Medical Center.....

The next witness is Brandy Bressard, Hebert's ex-girlfriend who secretly taped him confessing to the murder, prosecutors said. The prosecution may rest their case after her testimony."

Medical examiner testifies evidence of strangulation, assault may not have been evident on Yekel's remains | NorthCountryNow
 
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Prosecution rests in Massena murder trial; Hebert to take the stand Weds. as sole defense witness

March 19, 2019

"CANTON -- Christopher Hebert will take the witness stand on Wednesday as the only witness for the defense in his murder trial....

After District Attorney Gary Pasqua late on Tuesday afternoon rested the prosecution’s case, defense attorney Peter Dumas suggested the court adjourn for the day because he expects his client to go through a lengthy examination.

"If we start with this witness, it's likely to go for a while,” Dumas said.

"Anyone other than the defendant?" Judge Jerome Richards asked, to which Dumas replied “No

The prosecution’s case wrapped up after hearing a recording from Brandy Bressard, who said she and Hebert dated from 2009 to 2014...."

The trial resumes Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in St. Lawrence County Court."

Prosecution rests in Massena murder trial; Hebert to take the stand Weds. as sole defense witness | NorthCountryNow
 
Wednesday, March 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 9:30am ET) – NY – Lacey L. Yekel (25) (June 7, 2014, Massena; found Aug. 29, 2014) – *Christopher A. Hebert (46) charged (8/14/18) with A-1 felony of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bail.
Trial started 3/14/19. (Trial expected to last 2 weeks). Jurors: 9 men & 3 women; alternates: 2 men & 1 woman. 1 woman juror dismissed on 3/18/19.
Jury Selection Day 1 (3/12/19) thru Day 3 (3/14/19) reference post #98 here:
NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
3/14/19 Trial Day 1: Opening statements made. State witnesses: Gerald Dissottle, one of the last people to see Yekel alive. Justin LaShomb, who told state troopers about Yekel’s body. Bonnie Lamay, Yekel’s mother. Trial continues on 3/15.
3/15/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Jason S. Smith, an inmate Hebert met in jail 20 years ago, Hebert confessed to the murder to him. Bonnie Sue Lamay, mother of Lacey recalled. State Police Investigator. Trial continues on Monday, 3/18.
3/18/19 Day 3: State witnesses: Mark Englert, a former Massena Police Department sergeant. Senior Investigator Peter Kozel. Senior Investigator Theodore Levison. Judge Jerome Richards cleared the courtroom for about an hour. "I've had to discharge [the juror] from her service. You're not to speculate about why," the judge said to the remaining jurors. "The reason she was discharged is not the issues in this case." The female juror was replaced by a female alternate, keeping the juror count at nine men and three women. Three alternates remain, two men and one woman. Trial continues on 3/19.
3/19/19 Day 4: State witnesses: Dr. Michael Sikirica, Medical Examiner. Brandy Bressard (ex-gf). DA Pasqua played a 2-hour recording of Ms. Bressard’s conversation with Hebert which she secretly taped him confessing to the murder. The State rests their case. Defense will start tomorrow. Trial continues to 3/20.
 
Attorneys present closing arguments in Massena murder case; jury deliberations underway

March 20, 2019

"...Judge Jerome Richards said he would give the jurors an extra three hours for their deliberations, until 8 p.m.

"This is not an attempt to get you to rush to a decision," the judge told the jury of nine men and three women.

Defense Closing Statement...

Prosecution Closing Statement ...."

Attorneys present closing arguments in Massena murder case; jury deliberations underway | NorthCountryNow
 
Thursday, March 21st:
*Trial continues-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 1) (@ 9:30am ET) – NY – Lacey L. Yekel (25) (June 7, 2014, Massena; found Aug. 29, 2014) – *Christopher A. Hebert (46) charged (8/14/18) with A-1 felony of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bail. St. Lawrence County
Trial started 3/14/19 ending 3/20. (Trial expected to last 2 weeks, lasted 6 days). Jurors: 9 men & 3 women; alternates: 2 men & 1 woman. 1 woman juror dismissed on 3/18/19.
Jury Selection Day 1 (3/12/19) thru Day 3 (3/14/19) reference post #98 here:
NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
3/14/19 Trial Day 1: Opening statements made. State witnesses: Gerald Dissottle, one of the last people to see Yekel alive. Justin LaShomb, who told state troopers about Yekel’s body. Bonnie Lamay, Yekel’s mother. Trial continues on 3/15.
3/15/19 Day 2: State witnesses: Jason S. Smith, an inmate Hebert met in jail 20 years ago, Hebert confessed to the murder to him. James Waite (cellmate). Bonnie Sue Lamay, mother of Lacey recalled. State Police Investigator. Trial continues on Monday, 3/18.
3/18/19 Day 3: State witnesses: Mark Englert, a former Massena Police Department sergeant. Senior Investigator Peter Kozel. Senior Investigator Theodore Levison. Dr. Michael Sikirica, Medical Examiner. Judge Jerome Richards cleared the courtroom for about an hour. "I've had to discharge [the juror] from her service. You're not to speculate about why," the judge said to the remaining jurors. "The reason she was discharged is not the issues in this case." The female juror was replaced by a female alternate, keeping the juror count at nine men and three women. Three alternates remain, two men and one woman. Trial continues on 3/19.
3/19/19 Day 4: State witnesses: Dr. Michael Sikirica, Medical Examiner. Dr. Lowell Levine, a dental expert who identified Yekel's skull by her teeth. Brandy Bressard (ex-gf). DA Pasqua played a 2-hour recording of Ms. Bressard’s conversation with Hebert which she secretly taped him confessing to the murder. The State rests their case. Defense will start tomorrow. Trial continues to 3/20.
3/20/19 Day 5: Defense starts their case. Defense witness: Christopher Hebert. Defense Closing Statement. Prosecution Closing Statement. Jury start deliberations. Judge Jerome Richards said he would give the jurors an extra three hours for their deliberations, until 8 p.m. VERDICT WATCH! Jury deliberations continue on 3/21.
 
Update: Hebert trial adjourns with no verdict; deliberations resume Thursday morning

March 20, 2019

"CANTON -- Jurors in the Christopher Hebert murder trial were sent home for the evening around 8 p.m. Wednesday night and will resume deliberations on Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m...

Around 7:30 p.m., Judge Jerome Richards called the jurors into the courtroom and warned them that their deliberations could be heard outside the courthouse. He said the jurors had opened a window in the jury room for air and a court officer who had stepped outside could hear them and reported it to the judge.

"You need to keep your volume down so no one has access to your deliberations," Richards told the jurors, who all nodded affiratively.

Jurors around 6:30 Wednesday night asked to hear a recording of a phone call between the defendant and a woman named Julia Larock from around the time Hebert was arrested for murder...."

Update: Hebert trial adjourns with no verdict; deliberations resume Thursday morning | NorthCountryNow
 
W.T. Eckert‏ @WTEckert 1h1 hour ago
Hebertfoubd #guilty of second-degree #murder #trial #SLAWMayhem “we did it!” Family of Lacey Yekel are heard saying @wdtnews


W.T. Eckert‏ @WTEckert 1h1 hour ago
“No matter what the #verdict is, I want you to remain calm,” DA Gary Pasqua tells the mother of Lacey Yekel #Heberttrial #murder #trial #SLAWMayhem @wdtnews — at St. Lawrence County Courthouse https://www.facebook.com/186607768144753/posts/1272935846178601/ …



W.T. Eckert‏ @WTEckert 1h1 hour ago
The #courtroom intensified at word of a #Verdict in #murder #Heberttrial with Lacey Yekel’s family deeply #exhaling #SLAWMayhem @wdtnews


Courier Observer‏ @MP_Courier 37m37 minutes ago
HEBERT GUILTY: Herbert found guilty of #murder of Lacey L. Yekel #NNY #courts https://www.mpcourier.com/dco/herbert-found-guilty-of-murder-of-lacey-l-yekel-20190321 …
 
@Niner

Herbert found guilty of murder of Lacey L. Yekel

MARCH 21, 2019

"CANTON — After deliberating for nearly 7 hours over two days, a jury has come back with a verdict of guilty in the murder trial of Christopher A. Hebert, the man accused of the 2014 murder of Lacey L. Yekel.

The jury found Hebert guilty of one charge of second-degree murder. He will be sentenced on May 6...."

Herbert found guilty of murder of Lacey L. Yekel
 
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Thanks (again!!) for all the updates & tweets!

I would have guessed the jurors would find him guilty.... ;)
 
Thursday, April 11th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) – NY – Lacey L. Yekel (25) (June 7, 2014, Massena; found Aug. 29, 2014) – *Christopher A. Hebert (46) charged (8/14/18) with A-1 felony of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bail.
Trial started 3/14/19. (Trial expected to last 2 weeks). Jurors: 9 men & 3 women; alternates: 2 men & 1 woman. 1 woman juror dismissed on 3/18/19.
Jury Selection Day 1 (3/12/19) thru Day 3 (3/14/19) reference post #98 here:
GUILTY - NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
Trial Days 1 (3/14/19) thru Day 5 (3/20/19) reference post #141 here:
GUILTY - NY - Massena, Female, partially wrapped, in woods, Aug 2014 - Lacey Yekel
3/21/19 Jury Deliberations Day 1 (full day): After deliberating for nearly 7 hours over two days, a jury has come back with guilty of one charge of second-degree murder. He will be sentenced on May 6.
4/9/19 Update: Sentencing was moved up to 4/11/19.
 
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