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12/19/2019 Motion/Hearing (2:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Hagerty, Gail) - Motion to Suppress
12/19/2019 Reset by Court to 12/19/2019

03/02/2020 Felony Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hagerty, Gail)
03/02/2020, 03/03/2020, 03/04/2020, 03/05/2020, 03/06/2020, 03/09/2020, 03/10/2020, 03/11/2020, 03/12/2020, 03/13/2020

link: http://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=4208012
 
Man charged in Mandan killings challenges search warrants - KNBN NewsCenter1


FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A man charged in the grisly killings of four people at a North Dakota property management company argued in a filing Wednesday that authorities failed to obtain proper search warrants involving cell phone location and other searches and evidence should be thrown out.

Chad Isaak, 45, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder in the April 1 shooting and stabbing deaths at RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan. Isaak lived in a mobile home park managed by the agency in Washburn, about 35 miles north (56 kilometers) north of Mandan. Police have not identified a motive in the killings.
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Defense attorneys in a separate filing asked that his trial be moved from Morton County due to pretrial publicity. “Mr. Isaak can hardly enjoy an impartial and fair trial when already convicted by the media as a ‘mass murderer’ to the Morton County public,” the motion reads.
 
Nov 13, 2019

Isaak argues that law enforcement failed to properly obtain warrants for his home, his business, his truck, his social media accounts and his electronic devices. He says even if the state suspected him of committing the killings, the warrant applications were overbroad and failed to allege specific allegations, most importantly the failure to reference any cell phone, tablet or computer possessed by the suspect. That does not meet requirements for probable cause and taints other searches in the cases, the motion reads.

Eric Nelson, a Minneapolis criminal defense attorney, said it’s not a frivolous argument and the court “should ultimately chew on it” and analyze the data that was requested.

“I think the distinction on whether or not the motion has merit depends upon what they were specifically asking the cell providers to give them,” Nelson said. “Was it specific to one individual and one phone number or was it broader and capturing anybody who might be in there?”

Morton County prosecutors did not return a phone message seeking comment.

Man charged in Mandan killings challenges search warrants - KNBN NewsCenter1
 
Nov 14, 2019

They said the warrant sought all device data in the target zone, vacuuming up untold amounts of unrelated devices’ data.

The defense team used this example in court documents: “probable cause does not exist to search every garage within a five-mile radius when a vehicle theft occurs. Similarly, probable cause does not exist to search all nearby data when a homicide occurs.”

Here’s what the defense wants to be thrown out:

  • Google search information
  • The search of Chad Isaak’s F-150
  • The searches of electronic devices owned by Isaak including his cell phone and computer hard drive
  • Evidence found during searches through Isaak’s business Facebook account
Documents refer to all of this as tainted evidence — creating a chain reaction of evidence stemming back to the original information gained through the CSLI evidence that did not come from a warrant.

While Isaak is asking for evidence suppression, he’s also asking for a change of venue.

Isaak said substantial pretrial publicity has prejudiced his ability to receive an impartial trial in Morton County.

The defense team claims media has branded him as a mass murderer instead of affording him the presumption of innocence.

While the defense has placed all these motions into the court record, there will be another hearing.

On Dec. 19, Judge Gail Hagerty is expected to hear the motion on suppression back at the Morton County Courthouse at 9 a.m. bbm

Chad Isaak asks for suppression of evidence, change of venue
 
Dec 3, 2019

Documents filed Monday show the trial for Chad Isaak, 45, will start Sept. 14 in Morton County. South Central District Judge Gail Hagerty set aside 10 days for the trial.

Assistant Morton County State’s Attorney and defense attorney Robert Quick signed a stipulation to continue the trial, stating that it's necessary “due to the excessive amount of discovery in this matter.” "Discovery" is a legal term referring to evidence exchanged by attorneys on opposite sides of a case.

Hagerty, who recently announced her resignation effective in March, has assigned the case to Judge James Hill.

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The North Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners recently suspended his license pending the outcome of the case.

Trial for suspect in RJR quadruple slayings moved from March to September next year
 
and another delay....

Trial delayed again in quadruple slaying; new judge named


MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The trial has been delayed again for a man accused of killing four people at a North Dakota property management company.

Chad Isaak's trial was rescheduled for the second time in two weeks, The Bismarck Tribune reported. Court records show Isaak's trial is now scheduled to start Nov. 30, 2020.

A new judge also has been appointed. Attorneys for Isaak filed a demand to change the judge. No reason is listed. South Central District Judge David Reich is now assigned to the case.
 
and from the court site - the 1/6/20 hearing has been moved 1/28/20.

12/09/2019 Service Document Index # 124
COS for State's Response to Motion for Change of Venue and Exhibits 1-10 (Quick, Quick, Hushka, Heck)

12/10/2019 Response Index # 125
State's Response to Motion to Supress

and a bunch of exhibits by State - too many to copy! :)

and the rest:

12/10/2019 Service Document Index # 142
Certificate of Service on Rob Quick

12/11/2019 Demand for Change of Judge Index # 143
Demand for Change of Judge (filed by Defendant)

12/11/2019 Service Document Index # 144
Certificate of Service on State's Attorney

12/12/2019 Assignment Index # 145
of Judge David Reich

12/12/2019 Notice of Scheduling Change Index # 146
- 2nd Amended Motion

12/12/2019 Notice of Scheduling Change Index # 147
- Amended Trial

01/28/2020 Motion/Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Reich, David E)
- Motion to Suppress
12/19/2019 Reset by Court to 12/19/2019
12/19/2019 Reset by Court to 01/06/2020
01/06/2020 Reset by Court to 01/28/2020

11/30/2020 Felony Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Reich, David E)
11/30/2020, 12/01/2020, 12/02/2020, 12/03/2020, 12/04/2020, 12/07/2020, 12/08/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/10/2020, 12/11/2020
03/02/2020 Reset by Court to 09/14/2020
09/14/2020 Reset by Court to 11/30/2020

link: http://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=4208012
 
Niner said:
and from the court site - the 1/6/20 hearing has been moved 1/28/20.

12/09/2019 Service Document Index # 124
COS for State's Response to Motion for Change of Venue and Exhibits 1-10 (Quick, Quick, Hushka, Heck)

12/10/2019 Response Index # 125
State's Response to Motion to Supress

and a bunch of exhibits by State - too many to copy! :)

and the rest:

12/10/2019 Service Document Index # 142
Certificate of Service on Rob Quick

12/11/2019 Demand for Change of Judge Index # 143
Demand for Change of Judge (filed by Defendant)

12/11/2019 Service Document Index # 144
Certificate of Service on State's Attorney

12/12/2019 Assignment Index # 145
of Judge David Reich

12/12/2019 Notice of Scheduling Change Index # 146
- 2nd Amended Motion

12/12/2019 Notice of Scheduling Change Index # 147
- Amended Trial

01/28/2020 Motion/Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Reich, David E)
- Motion to Suppress
12/19/2019 Reset by Court to 12/19/2019
12/19/2019 Reset by Court to 01/06/2020
01/06/2020 Reset by Court to 01/28/2020

11/30/2020 Felony Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Reich, David E)
11/30/2020, 12/01/2020, 12/02/2020, 12/03/2020, 12/04/2020, 12/07/2020, 12/08/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/10/2020, 12/11/2020
03/02/2020 Reset by Court to 09/14/2020
09/14/2020 Reset by Court to 11/30/2020

link: http://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=4208012
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Thanks @Niner -- the demand for the change in judge came on the heels of the judge's decision for suppression of evidence. Justice delayed for an entire community. :eek:
 
I can’t believe the lack-of information out there regarding this. I also can’t believe this guy has the balls to demand all of these things (change in venue, suppression of evidence etc) all the while pleading not guilty. What a slap in the face to the families.
 
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LadyL said:
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is that a clue that there's a business connection here?
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I think it's a clue that CI doesn't want any information about his life, property, or finances to be exposed. It's a ridiculous request to demand all electronic records or data suppressed. I hope the hearing this month will provide some hint towards the motive. MOO
 
Agree- I am most intrigued by the MOTIVE for this senseless, horrific crime. I hope the prosecutors have figured it out (I know they don't have to show motive to prove their case) not only for our sake (selfish) but most importantly to provide some sense of closing the loop for the families.
 
Seattle1 said:
I think it's a clue that CI doesn't want any information about his life, property, or finances to be exposed. It's a ridiculous request to demand all electronic records or data suppressed. I hope the hearing this month will provide some hint towards the motive. MOO
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yes but I was referring specifically to this sentence I bolded: Evidence found during searches through Isaak’s business Facebook account

that is a hint toward motive IMO
 
Tuesday, January 28th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 2pm CT) – ND – Lois Ann Cobbs (45), employee; William Dee “Bill” Cobbs, Jr. (50), employee; Adam Fuehrer (42), employee; Robert John Fakler (52) co-owner (April 1, 2019, at RJR Maint. & Mgmt business, Mandan) - *Chad Trolon Isaak (44) arrested (4/4/19), charged (4/5/19) & arraigned (5/9/19) with 4 counts of murder (Felony AA), 1 count of burglary (Felony B), 1 count of concealment within a vehicle (Felony C) & 1 count of unauthorized use of vehicle (misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $1M Cash only bond.
Trial was set to begin on 3/2/20, moved to 9/14/20, moved to 11/30/20. (10 days for trial).
4/5/19: 1st appearance. Charged. $1M bond cash, no contact with victims or RJR Mgmt. 4/5/19: Next Preliminary/Arraignment hearing on 5/14. 5/9/19: Preliminary/Arraignment hearing continued to 8/12. 8/8/19: Isaak has waived his preliminary hearing. Submitted a not guilty plea. A 2 week trial has been set for 3/2 – 3/13/20.
11/12/19: Motion to reset trial-denied. Motion to suppress evidence; motion for change of venue. Defense wants these items to be thrown out: Google search information, the search of Isaak’s F-150, the searches of electronic devices owned by Isaak including his cell phone & computer hard drive & evidence found during searches through Isaak’s business Facebook account. Next motions hearing on 12/19/19.
12/3/19 Update: Assistant Morton County State’s Attorney & defense attorney Robert Quick signed a stipulation to continue the trial, stating that it's necessary “due to the excessive amount of discovery in this matter.” Hagerty, who recently announced her resignation effective in March, has assigned the case to Judge James Hill. Isaak has requested a change of venue for the trial because of news coverage about the case. He also has challenged the legality of police search warrants in the investigation. The Dec. 19 hearing originally set for those matters will now be held Jan. 6. Trial now is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2020 from Mar. 2, 2020.
12/9/19 Update: State’s response to motion for change of venue. 12/10/19: State’s response to motion to suppress. 12/11/19: Defense motion to change judge (Judge Gail Hagerty to Judge David Reich).
12/12/19 Update: Amended Motion to suppress hearing from 1/6/20 to 1/28/20. And trial has been moved from 9/14/20 to 11/30/20. Trial is to run from 11/30, 12/1-12/4, 12/7-12/11/20.
 
I don't expect CI will have much success with his suppression request -- search warrants were obtained.

Police look to Facebook, bank records in quadruple murder

June 10, 2019

MANDAN, N.D. - Police are turning to Facebook and bank records to try to identify a motive for why four people were killed at a North Dakota business two months ago.

Mandan Police Deputy Chief Lori Flaten says police are "trying to cover all the bases" in their investigation of the April 1 deaths of RJR Maintenance and Management co-owner Robert Fakler and three workers. Authorities say they were shot and stabbed at the business in Mandan.

Washburn chiropractor Chad Isaak is facing murder charges in the case.

Court documents show police have sought search warrants for Isaak's personal and business bank records, as well as victims' Facebook accounts.

Flaten says it's possible police will never uncover a motive, but wouldn't comment on how that could affect Isaak's prosecution.

bbm
 
Niner said:
Tuesday, January 28th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 2pm CT) – ND – Lois Ann Cobbs (45), employee; William Dee “Bill” Cobbs, Jr. (50), employee; Adam Fuehrer (42), employee; Robert John Fakler (52) co-owner (April 1, 2019, at RJR Maint. & Mgmt business, Mandan) - *Chad Trolon Isaak (44) arrested (4/4/19), charged (4/5/19) & arraigned (5/9/19) with 4 counts of murder (Felony AA), 1 count of burglary (Felony B), 1 count of concealment within a vehicle (Felony C) & 1 count of unauthorized use of vehicle (misdemeanor). Plead not guilty. $1M Cash only bond.
Trial was set to begin on 3/2/20, moved to 9/14/20, moved to 11/30/20. (10 days for trial).
4/5/19: 1st appearance. Charged. $1M bond cash, no contact with victims or RJR Mgmt. 4/5/19: Next Preliminary/Arraignment hearing on 5/14. 5/9/19: Preliminary/Arraignment hearing continued to 8/12. 8/8/19: Isaak has waived his preliminary hearing. Submitted a not guilty plea. A 2 week trial has been set for 3/2 – 3/13/20.
11/12/19: Motion to reset trial-denied. Motion to suppress evidence; motion for change of venue. Defense wants these items to be thrown out: Google search information, the search of Isaak’s F-150, the searches of electronic devices owned by Isaak including his cell phone & computer hard drive & evidence found during searches through Isaak’s business Facebook account. Next motions hearing on 12/19/19.
12/3/19 Update: Assistant Morton County State’s Attorney & defense attorney Robert Quick signed a stipulation to continue the trial, stating that it's necessary “due to the excessive amount of discovery in this matter.” Hagerty, who recently announced her resignation effective in March, has assigned the case to Judge James Hill. Isaak has requested a change of venue for the trial because of news coverage about the case. He also has challenged the legality of police search warrants in the investigation. The Dec. 19 hearing originally set for those matters will now be held Jan. 6. Trial now is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2020 from Mar. 2, 2020.
12/9/19 Update: State’s response to motion for change of venue. 12/10/19: State’s response to motion to suppress. 12/11/19: Defense motion to change judge (Judge Gail Hagerty to Judge David Reich).
12/12/19 Update: Amended Motion to suppress hearing from 1/6/20 to 1/28/20. And trial has been moved from 9/14/20 to 11/30/20. Trial is to run from 11/30, 12/1-12/4, 12/7-12/11/20.
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Niner, thanks so much for the update. Will eagerly await results of the hearing today.
 
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