GUILTY CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
3/2/22
1:30 PM 2Hr IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Motions Hearing D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/29/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

thru

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 3rd:
*Motions Hearing (Jefferson Co) (@ 1:30pm MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 11/15/21 reference post #357 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
1/17/22 Update: Next hearings on 2/1/22 & 2/2/22. Then Motions hearing on 3/2/22. 2/1/22 Update: Hearing continued on 2/2/22. Motions hearing on 3/2/22. 2/1/22 Update: Hearing continued on 2/2/22. 2/2/22 Update: Next Motions hearing on 3/3/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
3/25/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/29/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/30/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

3/31/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/1/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/4/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/5/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/6/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/7/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/8/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/12/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/13/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

4/14/22
8:00 AM 1D IN PERSON EWING, ALEX Jury Trial D302018CR3105 Jefferson County CRTRM 510

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 25th:
*Trial set to begin (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 2/1/22 reference post #362 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
2/2/22 Update: Next Motions hearing on 3/3/22. 3/3/22 Update: Next trial set to begin on 3/25/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 29th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (Jefferson Co) (@ 1:30pm MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 3/29, 3/30, 3/31, 4/1, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 reference post #364 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
3/25/22 Friday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection (?). Trial continues on Tuesday, 3/29/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Sorry - have the time ^^ wrong - should be 8am.

 

[Niner]

Finding nothing on this trial - just old articles from 2021.

Wednesday, March 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 3/30, 3/31, 4/1, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 reference post #364 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
3/25/22 Friday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection (?). Trial continues on Tuesday, 3/29/22.
3/29/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 3/30/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 31st:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 3/31, 4/1, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14.
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 reference post #364 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
3/25/22 Friday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection (?). Trial continues on Tuesday, 3/29/22.
3/29/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 3/30/22.2
3/30/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on 3/31/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Correcting my trial days - since I finally found an article on the trial.

Retrial begins in second “Hammer Killer” case based on DNA link to 1984 slaying

Mar. 31, 2022

The retrial of Alex Ewing in a nearly 40-year-old Lakewood, Colorado murder case got underway Wednesday [3/30/31] with a familiar opening statement from the prosecution and requests by the defense for a second mistrial and, after that failed, a change of venue.

District Judge Tamara Russell rejected that, too, after testimony began in the second Jefferson County trial of Ewing, who is accused of the murder and sexual assault of Patricia Smith on Jan. 10, 1984, during a string of brutal attacks over a 12-day span by the so-called “Hammer Killer.”

 

[Niner]

Friday, April 1st:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 4/1, 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14. (expected to last 2 to 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 & Jury selection days 1-2 (3/25 to 3/29/22) reference post #368 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
3/30/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 1: Prior to the opening statements, Ewing’s defense asked for a mistrial due to statements made by dismissed potential jurors, which the defense said could have created bias among the panel. The judge denied the motion for mistrial & continued with jury selection. The defense later filed a motion requesting a change of venue, arguing Ewing wouldn’t be able to get a fair trial in Jefferson County — but the judge denied that, too. Jury selection was finished today.
Opening statements from Chief Deputy District Attorney Katharine Decker & public defender Katherine Powers Spengler.
State witness: Chery Lettin, who detailed the experience of finding her mother on the day she was killed in their home. No other info available.
for more info see post #369 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
Trial continues on 3/31/22.
3/31/22 Thursday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 4/1/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[wary]

Does anyone know what the story was with the mistrial last fall? I assume the judge found him not competent to stand trial, but then a couple of weeks later he WAS competent? Or was the mistrial declared for another reason? I see his attorneys still want a mistrial, but for a different reason, now.

 

[Niner]

Does anyone know what the story was with the mistrial last fall? I assume the judge found him not competent to stand trial, but then a couple of weeks later he WAS competent? Or was the mistrial declared for another reason? I see his attorneys still want a mistrial, but for a different reason, now.

from post #348 - yes incompetent for 1st trial.
Edited to add - reason for new mistrial - his attorneys say he wouldn't get a fair trial in Jefferson County.

Oct. 20, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A judge in Jefferson County declared a mistrial in the trial for Alex Ewing just months after an Arapahoe County jury convicted him in connection with the January 1984 killing of three members of the Bennett family in Aurora.
[.....]
Opening statements were given Tuesday in that trial in Jefferson County. On Wednesday morning, the judge declared a mistrial after a the defense team filed a motion arguing that Ewing was not competent to stand trial.

That motions remains sealed, meaning it can't be publicly accessed at this time.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 4/4, 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14. (expected to last 2 to 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 & Jury selection days 1-2 (3/25 to 3/29/22) & trial day 1 (3/30/22) reference post #370 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
3/31/22 Thursday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 4/1/22.
4/1/22 Friday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 4/4/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Unfortunately, I'm not finding anything on this case. If I do - they are articles I can't access...

Tuesday, April 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 4/5, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14. (expected to last 2 to 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 & Jury selection days 1-2 (3/25 to 3/29/22) & trial day 3 (3/30 to 4/1/22) reference post #373 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
4/4/22 Monday, Trial Day 4: No info available. Trial continues 4/5/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

Still not finding any "new" news on this trial...

Wednesday, April 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. “Might” have plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14. (expected to last 2 to 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 & Jury selection days 1-2 (3/25 to 3/29/22) & trial days 1-4 (3/30 to 4/4/22) reference post #374 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
4/5/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Trial continues 4/6/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Niner]

from what I can tell - and which I can not access this article - is that closing arguments are set for today.

Patricia Smith murder: Both sides wrap case in Alex Ewing trial | 9news.com

If someone could give a 10% synopsis on this - it would be appreciated! TIA!

Did the defense call any witness?

 

[Niner]

Alleged 'Hammer Killer' Who Murdered Family In 1984 Claims System Is 'Rigged' During Trial For Separate Slaying | Oxygen Official Site

April 6, 2022
A convicted killer who's standing trial in Colorado for the rape and murder of a woman in 1984 railed against a "rigged" system during a bizarre courtroom outburst Tuesday.
[.....]
Ewing addressed the Jefferson County court to express his belief that the system was “rigged” and that law enforcement dismissed his attempts to lead them to “the people who actually committed the crimes,” according to KUSA.

District Judge Tamara Russell was advising Ewing of his rights regarding testifying when Ewing began airing his grievances, including his 2020 extradition to Colorado from Nevada. Ewing was already serving a 110-year prison term for a 1984 ax-handle murder attempt on a Henderson, Nevada, couple before being connected to the Bennett and Smith murders.

“Your Honor, I got a lot of issues right now,” Ewing said Tuesday. “I would like to say to the court about this, but I’ve been treated so unfairly even before I was dragged to this state. …the unfairness when I’ve given information out that could possibly lead to an alternate suspect, I’m told, basically, to be quiet. Prosecutors here and in Arapahoe are just going to twist it around.”

Ewing added, “You guys don’t want the people who actually committed the crimes; you just want the conviction.”
[.....]
“I already said I’m not going to testify,” Ewing continued on Tuesday. “I just don’t like the idea that if I do say something,” that attorneys will “twist it around,” as per KUSA.

“Nothing has been fair, absolutely, since I got off the plane,” he said, adding that the prosecution “rigged the whole thing.”

Closing arguments are set to take place on Wednesday, according to KUSA.



Verdict Expected Soon In Suspect Alex Ewing's Trial For 1984 Murder Of Patricia Smith

April 6, 2022
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – The trial has wrapped up for the man accused of killing a woman nearly 40 years ago. Alex Ewing is accused of the gruesome murder that happened in 1984.
[.....]
Ewing is on trial for the murder of Patricia Smith of Lakewood. She was murdered with a hammer in January 1984. In that homicide, DNA evidence was found matching Ewing. The prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments on Wednesday afternoon.
[.....]
This is Ewing’s second trial for the death of Smith. The first in October of last year was declared a mistrial after a judge granted a competency check. A verdict is expected as soon as Thursday.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, April 7th:
*Trial continues (Day 7)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 2) (Jefferson Co) (@ 8am MT) – CO – Patricia Louis Smith (50) (Jan. 10, 1984, Lakewood) - *Alexander Christopher Ewing (25 @ time of crime/58/now 62) charged (8/10/18) & arraigned (2/26/21) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of committing a crime of violence. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
DNA genetic profile match in CODIS. Ewing is serving an 8 to 40 year sentence in Nevada. Extradited on 2/28/20.
Trial set to begin on 10/15/21 with jury selection & trial began on 10/18/21 thru 11/15/21 & ended with a mistrial due to incompetency. Found competent in Nov., 2021.
New trial set to begin on 3/25/22 with jury selection (trial thru 4/14/22). Tuesday thru Friday (3/29-4/1). Monday thru Friday (4/4-4/8). Tuesday thru Thursday (4/12-4/14). Dates: 4/7, 4/8, 4/12, 4/13 & 4/14. (expected to last 2 to 3 weeks).
Court hearings from 10/2/18 thru 10/12/21 & Jury selection 10/15/21 & Trial (Day 1-2) 10/18/21 to 10/19/21 & court hearings from 10/20/21 to 3/3/22 & Jury selection days 1-2 (3/25 to 3/29/22) & trial days 1-4 (3/30 to 4/4/22) reference post #374 here:
GUILTY - CO - Bruce, 27, Debra, 26, & Melissa Bennett, 7, murdered, Aurora, 16 Jan 1984 *inmate arrest 2019*
4/5/22 Tuesday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Prosecutors rested their case. And as did defense. Trial continues 4/6/22.
4/6/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6/Jury Deliberations Day 1: The prosecution & defense presented their closing arguments on Wednesday afternoon. A verdict is expected as soon as Thursday. Trial continues with jury deliberations on 4/7/22.
CO – Bruce (27) & Debra (26) Bennett & daughter Melissa (7) (Jan. 16, 1984, Aurora) – Trial was from 7/23/21 to 8/6/21. Found guilty of all counts. Sentenced on 8/17/21 to 3 life sentences.

 

[Lonicera]

Hello , do we now know how Ewing chose his victims? Had he spotted them before? Or was he acting totally at random?

 

[Niner]

Hello , do we now know how Ewing chose his victims? Had he spotted them before? Or was he acting totally at random?

To me it seems just random - at least we haven't heard anything about him "stalking" his victims.