I know it is small comfort but I am so glad that Stephanie Bissland and Ian Calhoun are named and identified. I truly hope that their support and possible (MOO) participation makes them pariahs in their communities for the rest of their lives. I remember when the video was found and just caught up with this case. Thank you to everyone, especially @MeadowMuffin for taking them time to update this thread. I look forward to a big giant GUILTY at the front of this thread.
‘Did you sleep with the women you killed?’: Jury hears text messages and jail conversations in Brian Smith murder trial
Prosecutors presented the video that they say accused killer Brian Smith captured, showing him naked and leaning over a woman’s body, while she lays on a red couch, as they wrapped up their case Wednesday.www.alaskasnewssource.com
MOO, it's disgusting. Texts between Brian Smith and Ian Calhoun right after they believe Kathleen had been tortured, beaten, & strangled to death. He said he had fun.View attachment 485250
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The day began with the judge allowing a subpoenaed witness, Ian Calhoun, to avoid testifying.
Calhoun invoked his Fifth Amendment right through his attorney to remain silent and not incriminate himself.
Evidence presented in court revealed that Smith called and texted Calhoun, briefly meeting him at Forsythe Park, between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the day that Henry was killed in fall of 2019. That meeting was hours after Henry was killed.
In one text, the detective said that Calhoun texts Smith: “I was not up, sounds like you were having a lot of fun.”
The detective said Smith replied: “I did have fun. Wanted to share.”
Argues that the Prosecution put on so many witnesses. Criticizes that, "Quantity doesn't mean Quality." 
So appreciate your updates and insight!Defense Closing Arguments
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View attachment 485301Argues that the Prosecution put on so many witnesses. Criticizes that, "Quantity doesn't mean Quality."Criticizes Valerie Casler for giving misinformation, even though scared she still bravely came forward with the videos and pictures that cracked this case. Defense criticizes what LE didn't test. Says they tested 11 items, and none had Kathleen Henry's DNA on them. (MOO, Jurors won't disregard what they saw with their own eyes in the videos of BS killing Kathleen.)
Listening to this drives me mad. MOO, ridiculous arguments.
Defense gives a weak argument that there's a contradiction about why the neck bone wasn't broken, and if the woman is really the one in the video. (MOO, silly argument really.)LE made BS feel it was hopeless, he had been caught. LE only read him his rights once and didn't keep repeating it. Criticizes that LE was tricky.(BS was the one being tricky, lying that a body just appeared in his truck! That he couldn't remember when actually he had "fun".)
Tsk, tsk... LE and Prosecution is trying to make poor BS out to be a serial killer.Ah, Yes, he is!
MOO, Defense goes on and on criticizing, but this Closing Argument is too weak to erase all that was revealed by Prosecution to prove Brian Smith killed two women. The evidence is too strong. MOO, I think Jurors will reach a guilty verdict quickly.
The Judge is listening to the Prosecution's Cross to the Closing Arguments. The facts and evidence speak for themselves. Both sides are done with the Closing Arguments. Judge giving further instructions to the Jury. They'll be going into deliberation after this. The Bailiff will provide food or make phone calls if needed. Alternate Jurors (4) are being excused and released now. Swearing in the Bailiff to take the Jury back to the room to deliberate.
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Note-- the sound is going in and out. I can't hear it all.
Defense up to argue he's not sure the definition of torture the Judge read was the best definition. Says what Jurors saw on the video was those actions less than an hour long. MOO, Defense wants to excuse what is seen on the video as "not that bad".
Judge sends the Jurors back to the Jury Room. This probably won't take too long. The Judge tells the courtroom to stay close by.
Those jurors will need counselling after what they have seen and heard!Veronica Abouchuk . . . Kathleen Jo Henry
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Article from October 2019 soon after his arrest:
Marriott hotel video suspect pleads not guilty to killing second woman
Suspected Alaska serial killer Brian Steven Smith, 48, appeared in Anchorage court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to murdering a second woman.www.dailymail.co.uk
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3:43 Alaska time
Jury is ready to come back into the courtroom to give their Verdict on the Aggravating Factor. The news reporter said Brian Smith is facing a 99 yr. sentence.
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A unanimous Yes. Yes, all Jurors said yes to the Aggravating Factor.
The Judge is thanking them and releasing them from their duty.
Thank You Jurors for deciding the right way.
Sentencing dates are being discussed.
I’m glad to know the victim’s loved ones found some peace and justice.Brian Smith found guilty on 14 charges related to murders of 2 Alaska Native women
A person in the gallery whispered
“Kathleen and Veronica got justice.”
Smith stood silent as a statue.
His wife stared ahead.
The pair never made eye contact.
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While waiting for a verdict, Smith’s wife changed out of a turtleneck with a gold cross dangling from her neck to a blue sweatshirt and black snow boots.
Supporters of the two slain women wore red. One woman had white beaded earrings with a red palm print.
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Before she left the courthouse, Abouchuk’s sister said the verdict brought her “peace.”
“It was pretty difficult, but also, for me and my sister it’s more of letting go so our sister and Kathleen, their spirits can be released in peace,” Rena Sapp said.
The grieving sister was in the gallery watching every day of this trial.
“They’re at peace now,” Sapp said. “That’s the most important thing. And, for me, her sister, Veronica’s sister, and Kathleen’s family, it’s been too long and today is a life celebration and a spiritual celebration”
Brian Smith found guilty on 14 charges related to murders of 2 Alaska Native women
Accused killer Brian Smith was found guilty Thursday of 14 charges related to the deaths of two Alaska Native women.www.alaskasnewssource.com
Thanks, @momsof3 but it was @Curious Me who deserves a standing ovation. She did a remarkable job of getting the trial contents to us in an orderly and succinct manner. Much appreciated, Curious Me!
As it turns out, you were absolutely right. Ian Calhoun is one who was obviously involved in the sharing/receiving of Brian Smith's videos & pics (they even met up at a park bc BS wanted to show Ian Kathleen's body). Still waiting for this Ian monster to be charged with something...
