GUILTY CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016

[Niner]

Thursday, July 22nd:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 32) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued with no further dates.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 4/16/21 reference post #236 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
5/12/21 Update: Readiness & settlement conference hearing on 5/17/21 was moved to 5/20/21. 5/20/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties for readiness & settlement conference hearing on 6/3/21.
6/3/21 Update: Continued/Stipulation by parties for continuance. Next readiness & settlement conference hearing on 7/22/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.

 

[Niner]

Triple-Murder Suspect Pierre Haobsh Expected to Waive Right to Jury Trial, Defense Says

July 22, 2021
Triple-murder suspect Pierre Haobsh is expected to have a bench trial before a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge rather than a jury trial, the defense attorney said Thursday.
[.....]
Wearing face masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Haobsh and attorneys for both sides briefly made a court appearance in person.

No formal agreement had been reached between the attorneys as of Thursday.

“We do not have something written in stone, but we believe we are going to be in a position where we agree to waive jury, both sides,” said Public Defender’s Office attorney Christine Voss, who represents Haobsh. “We will have several stipulations about the evidence that will shorten the length of the trial, and the (Santa Barbara County) District Attorney's Office will agree to withdraw their request to seek death.”
[.....]
After an agreement has been formalized, the criminal case against Haobsh will be a court trial heard and decided by Hill only.

 

[Niner]

07/22/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Original Type: Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

07/22/2021 Minute Order, Filed

08/12/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[fred&edna]

So, judge only and no death penalty. I do hope this trial happens in 2021.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, August 12th:
*Readiness & Settlement Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 32) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order. DA will not seek DP if Haobsh agrees to bench trial.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued with no further dates. Trial has been changed to Bench Trial.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 4/16/21 reference post #236 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
5/12/21 Update: Readiness & settlement conference hearing on 5/17/21 was moved to 5/20/21. 5/20/21 Update: Continued by stipulation of both parties for readiness & settlement conference hearing on 6/3/21.
6/3/21 Update: Continued/Stipulation by parties for continuance. Next readiness & settlement conference hearing on 7/22/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.
7/22/21 Update: Haobsh is expected to have a bench trial before a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge rather than a jury trial, the defense attorney said Thursday. The DA will drop the death penalty if Haobsh agrees to bench trial. After an agreement has been formalized, the criminal case against Haobsh will be a court trial heard & decided by Hill only. Readiness & settlement hearing continued to 8/12/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.

 

[Niner]

I'll keep an eye to see if there is a hearing before the December one.


08/12/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[Niner]

Triple-Murder Suspect Pierre Haobsh Waives Right to Jury Trial, Will Have Case Heard in Bench Trial

According to attorneys and court staff, the court trial is expected to start Oct. 25 and last about four weeks.

“We hope to have the trial concluded on or before Nov. 15,” said Deputy District Attorney Benjamin Ladinig, who is prosecuting the case along with Hilary Dozer.

But the court site says he has a hearing on 12/1/21 - so not sure of this 10/25/21 trial date.

 

[Curious Me]

Triple-Murder Suspect Pierre Haobsh Waives Right to Jury Trial, Will Have Case Heard in Bench Trial According to attorneys and court staff, the court trial is expected to start Oct. 25 and last about four weeks.

The images of the victims in this horrible crime of murder of a beautiful family, including a little girl, has been said to be emotionally devastating. Let's hope there's no more delays and this really happens this year, and be done and over with all stalling.

Santa Barbara DA Drops Bid for Death Penalty in Han
Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, daughter Emily Han, and wife Huijie “Jennie” Yu were shot to death in their home in March 2016. | Credit: Courtesy

"...In exchange, Haobsh agreed to waive his right to a jury trial; Judge Hill will act not just as judge but as jury."

[...]

"If Judge Hill finds Haobsh guilty, he’d be sentenced to three terms of life without the possibility of parole. In addition, Haobsh and his attorneys — Christine Voss and Michael Manley with the Public Defender’s office — agreed to allow prosecutors to introduce pretty much all of the evidence and testimony presented during the 2017 preliminary hearing..."

[...]

"Haobsh, who is reportedly both competent and sane, clearly had no interest in anything but delay. The mountain of evidence — ..."

 

[Niner]

Just checked the court site - still has 12/1 as next hearing - no 10/25 in there - but I'll keep checking it out.

 

[Niner]

Still no 10/25 on the court site -

08/12/2021 Readiness & Settlement Conference
Original Type: Readiness & Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

08/12/2021 Minute Order, Filed

08/12/2021 Stipulation, Filed
Comment: Stipulations for Court Trial and Waiver of Jury Trial

09/24/2021 Hearing
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM



link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[Niner]

Friday, Sept. 24th:
*Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 32) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order. DA will not seek DP if Haobsh agrees to bench trial.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued with no further dates. Trial has been changed to Bench Trial.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 6/3/21 reference post #245 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
7/22/21 Update: Haobsh is expected to have a bench trial before a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge rather than a jury trial, the defense attorney said Thursday. The DA will drop the death penalty if Haobsh agrees to bench trial. After an agreement has been formalized, the criminal case against Haobsh will be a court trial heard & decided by Hill only. Readiness & settlement hearing continued to 8/12/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.
8/12/21 Update: Readiness & Settlement conference hearing continued by party or stipulation of parties. Stipulations for Court trial & waiver of jury trial. Next hearing on 9/24/21.

 

[Niner]

09/24/2021 Hearing
Original Type: Hearing
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Continued by Party or Stip of Parties

09/24/2021 Minute Order, Filed

09/24/2021 Minute Order, Filed

10/18/2021 Motion
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[Niner]

10/18/2021 Motion
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: To be heard at 1:30 p.m.

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Cancel Reason: Vacated


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[Niner]

Monday, October 18th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1pm PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 32) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order. DA will not seek DP if Haobsh agrees to bench trial.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued with no further dates. Trial has been changed to Bench Trial.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 6/3/21 reference post #245 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
7/22/21 Update: Haobsh is expected to have a bench trial before a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge rather than a jury trial, the defense attorney said Thursday. The DA will drop the death penalty if Haobsh agrees to bench trial. After an agreement has been formalized, the criminal case against Haobsh will be a court trial heard & decided by Hill only. Readiness & settlement hearing continued to 8/12/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.
8/12/21 Update: Readiness & Settlement conference hearing continued by party or stipulation of parties. Stipulations for Court trial & waiver of jury trial. Next hearing on 9/24/21. 9/24/21 Update: Continued by both parties. Next motions hearing on 10/18/21. Trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21 has been vacated.

 

[fred&edna]

Disappointing news.

 

[Niner]

Finally! Trial date next week! @JerseyGirl !!


10/18/2021 Motion
Original Type: Motion
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Active
Comment: To be heard at 1:30 p.m.

10/18/2021 Minute Order, Filed

10/18/2021 Order, Filed
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Comment: Dress Out Order

10/25/2021 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 8:30 AM

12/01/2021 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Cancel Reason: Vacated


link: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

 

[Curious Me]

12/01/2021 ...Trial Confirmation Judicial Officer: Hill, Brian E
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM Cancel Reason: Vacated

@Niner, you are a wonderful in the know person. Thank You for all the updates. I'm just feel a need to vent about these delays. Of course, now it's vacated which I take to mean cancelled for on that date. What about Oct, 25th? Will they discuss and set a new trial date with Judge as Jury?

Santa Barbara DA Drops Bid for Death Penalty in Han
Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, daughter Emily Han, and wife Huijie “Jennie” Yu were shot to death in their home in March 2016. | Credit: Courtesy

^^^ This is what the news article said. So, when is this going to happen? Yes, I find all this jerking around irritating.

Santa Barbara DA Drops Bid for Death Penalty in Han Family Murder Case - The Santa Barbara Independent

"...In exchange, Haobsh agreed to waive his right to a jury trial; Judge Hill will act not just as judge but as jury."

 

[Niner]

@Curious Me - that 12/1 date has been on the court site for awhile. They just changed it to vacated, because he is NOW going on trial (bench w/Judge as jury) on 10/25/21.

 

[Niner]

https://www.davisvanguard.org/2021/10/long-awaited-murder-trial-set-monday-in-triple-homicide-case/

Oct. 20, 2021
SANTA BARBARA, CA – It was announced Monday here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court that Pierre Haobsh—incarcerated since 2016 for an alleged triple homicide of herbalist and acupuncturist Dr. ”Henry” Han and his family—will be tried for murder starting Oct. 25 before a jury. [actually before the judge].
[.....]
A Zoom link has yet to be provided for those who cannot attend the trial in person, and it is expected that the courthouse will be open to those who can.

Haobsh’s trial is set to begin Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m., with an expected schedule of Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays until the trial is over.

 

[Niner]

Monday, October 25th:
*Bench Trial set to begin (@ 8:30m PT) - CA - Dr. Weidong ‘Henry’ Han (57), wife Huijie ‘Jennie’ Yu (29), & Emily (5) daughter (March 23, 2016, Santa Barbara) - *Pierre Freedon Haobsh (27/now 32) arrested (3/25/16) & charged (3/29/16) & arraigned (5/5/16) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder with special circumstances of committing murders for financial gain & multiple murders. Plead not guilty. DA will seek DP. Judge issued gag order. DA will not seek DP if Haobsh agrees to bench trial.
Trial was set to begin on 6/10/21 continued to 10/25/21. Trial has been changed to Bench Trial. Court in session on Monday, Thursdays & Fridays.
Court information from 3/29/16 thru 6/3/21 reference post #245 here:
CA - Dr. Han, wife & 5yo daughter brutally slain, Santa Barbara, 23 March 2016
7/22/21 Update: Haobsh is expected to have a bench trial before a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge rather than a jury trial, the defense attorney said Thursday. The DA will drop the death penalty if Haobsh agrees to bench trial. After an agreement has been formalized, the criminal case against Haobsh will be a court trial heard & decided by Hill only. Readiness & settlement hearing continued to 8/12/21 & trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21.
8/12/21 Update: Readiness & Settlement conference hearing continued by party or stipulation of parties. Stipulations for Court trial & waiver of jury trial. Next hearing on 9/24/21. 9/24/21 Update: Continued by both parties. Next motions hearing on 10/18/21. Trial confirmation hearing on 12/1/21 has been vacated.
10/18/21 Update: Next bench trial to begin on 10/25/21. 10/21/21: Subpoenaed records received from Chase Bank.