CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, found deceased, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #54

[arielilane]

Letecia Stauch trial: Second sanity report findings announced, jury selection continues

Attorneys representing Letecia Stauch revealed Tuesday that their psychiatrist concluded in her report that Stauch was insane and “in a psychotic state” at the time of her stepson Gannon’s murder.

gazette.com

Tuesday marked the first time that the findings of the second sanity evaluation had been revealed. The woman conducting the evaluation — Dr. Lewis — is a former clinical professor of psychiatry at Yale University, the author of several books on the topic of the insanity plea and the subject of the documentary “Crazy, Not Insane.”

The documentary outlines Lewis’ work with notorious killers such as Ted Bundy, Arthur Shawcross, John Allen Muhammed and many others.

Lewis is expected to testify at some point during the trial.

 

[katydid23]

How is the prosecution going to attempt to prove LS is not insane? Are they given the same access to here as Dr Lewis had, to interview her for over 14 hours, look at all of her medical records, etc etc?



https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/04th_Judicial_District/El_Paso/Stauch/P-43%20People's%20Motion%20for%20Discovery.pdf
In response to an email the People sent to counsel for the Defendant on February 14, 2023, at 9:09 am, requesting a copy of the letter, defense counsel responded that same day at 3:09 pm providing the People with a copy of the letter. (Email Exchange Included - See Attachment A).

The preliminary impressions letter notes the various sources of information Dr. Lewis relied upon in reaching these preliminary impressions, to include the below items which have not been turned over to the People:

• Consultation with social worker and investigator for the defense;
  Incarceration records;
• Corrections psychiatric records;
• Interviews by defense team with family and friends of Letecia's;
• Nursing notes;
• Handwriting samples
• Medical Records

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 22nd:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 3)(@ 9am MT) – CO – Gannon Stauch (11) (reported missing Jan. 27, 2020, Colorado Springs; found Mar. 17, 2020 in Pace, FL., Santa Rosa County; ID’d on June 6, 2020) – *Letecia Lynn (or Leann) Stauch (36/now 39) akas Letecia “Tecia” Lynn Hardin (maiden name) & Letecia Lynn Hunt (1st married name), Tiffany Taylor Stauch & Taylor Swift arrested (in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on 3/2/20) & advised of charges (3/5/20) & formally charged & arraigned (3/11/20) with 1st degree murder of a child under 12, child abuse resulting in death, tampering with deceased human body & tampering with physical evidence. No plea entered. Held without bond. [see below for re-filed charges].
Charged (re-filed 3/20/20) & arraigned (11/4/21) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony murder (after intent & deliberation), 2nd degree felony child abuse resulting in death, 3rd degree felony tampering with deceased human body, 6th degree felony tampering with physical evidence & 8 counts of crime of violence (special enhancer: firearm, blunt instrument, knife or sharp instrument & causing the death of Gannon). Held without bond. Plead not guilty. On 2/11/22 changed plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
Charged (filed 5/20/20) & charged (6/5/20) with solicitation to commit escape. $2K bond. Plead not guilty.
Trial began on 3/20/23 with jury selection (could take up to 14 days). Going for 110 potential jurors who will be back in court on 4/3/23 for final jury selection. 12 jurors & 6 alternates to be picked. 3/20/23: 20 potential jurors. 3/21/23: 18 potential jurors. Total so far: 38.
Trial will begin on 4/3/23 in the afternoon after final jury selection. (6 week trial). Judge Gregory Werner set 4/3/23 as the earliest date that attorneys can begin opening statements, even if jury selection is completed earlier than expected. Trial will start in afternoon after final jury selection is done.
Trial will be from 9am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday each week. No Trial on Thursdays as Judge has other commitments. No trial on 5/12/23.
Case & court info from 3/2/20 to 3/20/23 & jury selection Day 1 (3/20/23) reference post #11 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-el-paso-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-54.670811/
3/21/23 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 2: Another 75 people called in to start the another round of jury selection.
39 of the 75 today said the length of trial would be a serious issue.
for more info see post #38 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...so-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-54.670811/page-2
23 people were dismissed after the morning break by Judge Werner. Defense attorney Josh Tolini stated their psychologist Dr. Dorothy Lewis found Stauch to be insane at the time of the murder.
For more info see post #49 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...so-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-54.670811/page-3
20 more people were dismissed by Judge Werner prior to the lunch break. Only 38 potential jurors are left for the afternoon portion.
For more info see post #71 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...so-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-54.670811/page-4
18 people will return on 4/3/23 for the final stage of jury selection.
For more info see post #111 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...so-county-27-jan-2020-arrest-54.670811/page-6
Jury selection continues on Wednesday, 3/22/23.

 

[Kiranerys]

I am anticipating another courtroom " Battle of the Psych Docs".
(Last one that I watched off the top of my head was the Johnny Depp trial.) It really comes down to who is more relatable, and from what I have been reading about Dr Lewis, there might be some issues with her from the start.

Well, if Dr Lewis is even half as bad on the stand as AH professional witness, then LS goose is more than cooked! JMO

 

[arielilane]

Zach’s latest tweet as of 13hr ago:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638288164426244103

38 people so far will return on April 3 for the final stage of jury selection, court needs 110 potential jurors before it can complete jury selection.

 

[Twick]

Not arguing for LS, but I can sort of see being in a psychotic state, going crazy with anger and frustration. And then, coming out of it, and realizing that she lost control, went crazy, and is now frantic to repair the situation.

That being said, I can understand it, but if I was a juror, I would have no problem with rejecting the NGRI finding. If she can go psycho and kill a child, she needs to be incarcerated.

I don’t think thats real psychosis, that’s just being really upset. Did she have a break from reality? Did she think Gannon was an invading Martian bodysnatcher, or hear voices from God telling her she had to kill Gannon to prevent the Apocalypse?

 

[Kiranerys]

On a lighter note, apparently the handbag had an old school telephone attached to the handle!.

MOO. Speculation as no link.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

When a doctor is hired by a defense team who want to go with a NGRI plea, what are the chances the doctor will find the patient was sane? IYKWIM.

 

[NuttMegg]

DBM

 

[duckduck]

The Disappointing False Dichotomies Behind 'Crazy, Not Insane'

The HBO documentary promotes public misunderstanding of criminality and DID.

www.psychologytoday.com

Interesting read on Dorothy Lewis....

 

[justme11]

Day 3 of jury selection. Here's the link to the webinar in case anyone needs it.

Colorado Judicial Branch

www.courts.state.co.us

 

[SuziQ]

KITSCH MILLION STARS PHONE BAG SILVER

This retro silver phone bag isn't just for show! The phone handle detaches, so you can make and receive calls wirelessly with connectivity to your cell.

betseyjohnson.com

 

[Kiranerys]

Oh man, Laina's teacher has just been excused from jury duty

 

[BeckyF]

Judge sounds kind of weary today. This is a painstaking process.

 

[Kiranerys]

Judge sounds kind of weary today. This is a painstaking process.

This pool of jurors seems harder to deal with than yesterday's group imo. One of the first ones to answer him seemed quite attitudey to me.

 

[Kiranerys]

Oh my heart, listening to the prosecutor talk about how Gannon fought for his life.
I hope the other inmates find a way to make her life torture for every day she spends in prison.

 

[BeckyF]

This pool of jurors seems harder to deal with than yesterday's group imo. One of the first ones to answer him seemed quite attitudey to me.

That person should get dismissed just based on attitude. JMO

 

[Seattle1]

For all of that -- I hope this dandy handbag popped out hot buttermilk pancakes with a compost button when breakfast was finished!

Btw, if she comes up again, I listened to a rebroadcast last night and this was potential juror #31.

 

[Seattle1]

How is the prosecution going to attempt to prove LS is not insane? Are they given the same access to here as Dr Lewis had, to interview her for over 14 hours, look at all of her medical records, etc etc?



https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/04th_Judicial_District/El_Paso/Stauch/P-43%20People's%20Motion%20for%20Discovery.pdf
In response to an email the People sent to counsel for the Defendant on February 14, 2023, at 9:09 am, requesting a copy of the letter, defense counsel responded that same day at 3:09 pm providing the People with a copy of the letter. (Email Exchange Included - See Attachment A).

The preliminary impressions letter notes the various sources of information Dr. Lewis relied upon in reaching these preliminary impressions, to include the below items which have not been turned over to the People:

• Consultation with social worker and investigator for the defense;
  Incarceration records;
• Corrections psychiatric records;
• Interviews by defense team with family and friends of Letecia's;
• Nursing notes;
• Handwriting samples
• Medical Records

Yes, once the defense entered NGRI, LS's medical records were no longer protected and available.

Doctors (two) from the Colorado State Hospital evaluated LS and opined LS was feigning DID. Dr. Lewis evaluated the reports by the state's doctors prior to doing her own evaluation which I believe was done over the phone. Two doctors from the state hospital are on the witness list and will be testifying at the end of the trial.

Found Deceased - CO - Gannon Stauch, 11, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, 27 Jan 2020 *Arrest* #53

These are the doctors I have on my notes. There was another one, but now I can't find his name. 8/11/22: People's Notice of endorsement of witnesses (Dr. B. Thomas Gray, Dr. Loandra Torres & Dr. Naoko Hashimoto). Don't know if any of them are out of state though. Thanks, @Niner ! I googled...

www.websleuths.com

 

[ReadySet]

I'm unable to listen; have there been descriptions of LS? I read here yesterday she was wearing dress pants and button down shirt? So I guess she decided to wear street clothes after all...any descriptions of her demeanor etc.?