CT - Kathleen Flynn, 11, murdered, Ponus Ridge, 23 Sep 1986 *arrest in 2019*

Tuesday, March 5th:
*Trial set to begin with Jury Selection (Federal Child *advertiser censored* & gun) (@ 9am ET) – ME - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) charged (12/14/19 in Maine-Federal ) & indicted (11/6/19) & arraigned (12/14/19) with possessing a gun with an obliterated serial number, stemmed from allegedly owning a rifle that had its serial number filed away. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine
Police found 60 weapons & 15,000 rounds of ammunition in his Stetson home. As a convicted felon not legally allowed to own firearms.
*Indicted (3/10/21 in Maine-Federal) charged & arraigned (5/18/21) with possession of child p0rnography. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine
Trial was set to begin on 1/2/24 with jury selection was continued on 3/5/24.
Judge Lance E. Walker presiding.

Previous charges & court info from 6/14/19 thru 8/16/23 reference post #281 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nn-11-ponus-ridge-23-sept-1986.227077/page-15

10/12/23 Update: Unopposed Motion to continue trial set for 11/7/23-granted. Set deadlines as to Karun. Proposed Speedy Trial exclusion Order due from USA by 10/13/23. 10/16/23 Update: Speedy Trial Order-granting 126 Motion to continue trial. Trial excluded from 11/7/23 until 1/2/24 as to Karun by Judge Lance E. Walker. 10/17/23: Reset deadlines as to Karun. Ready for trial on 1/2/24.
11/27/23 Update: trial list as to Karun. On trial list for 1/2/24. Notify Court if firm for trial by 12/11/23. Jury selection set for 1/2/24 @ 9am before Judge Lance E. Walker. Trial brief due by 12/26/23.
12/19/23 Update: Order on motion to continue trial-granted. Reset deadlines as to Karun; ready for trial on 3/5/24.
1/4/24 Docket update: (130) Notice of hearing as to Karun. Change of Plea Hearing set for 2/15/24 10am in Bangor Courtroom 2 before Judge Lance E. Walker. The defendant will be required to identify every prescription medication he is taking & to specify the dosage & frequency, purpose & effects of the medication. (The same requirement applies to medications prescribed but NOT taken, with an additional requirement that the defendant explain why it was not taken & the consequences of the failure to take it.) Failure to do so satisfactorily may result in the judge's refusal to accept the plea. Counsel may find it convenient to use a written list for this purpose. Counsel must file the Prosecution Version, any Plea Agreement & any proposed Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, if applicable at least 2 business days prior to the change of plea.
1/5/24 Docket Update: (131) Access to document is restricted to case participants only) Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued on 1/5/24 for Karun as to Karun to appear on 2/15/24 by Judge Lance Walker. Writ of Habeas Corpus Issued. 1/17/24: Set Deadlines as to Karun: (Check for Receipt of Prosecution Version, any Plea Agreement & any proposed Preliminary Order of Forfeiture on 2/12/24.)
1/25/24 Docket update: (132) Trial List as to Karun: On Trial List for 3/5/24. Notify Court if Firm for Trial by 2/12/24. Jury Selection set for 3/5/24 9am in Bangor Courtroom 2 before Judge Lance E. Walker. Trial Brief due by 2/27/24.
CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Pretrial hearing on 3/1/24.
 
@Legally Bland - is this happening or did it get pushed out again? TIA! :)

Wednesday, March 6th:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 2) (Federal Child *advertiser censored* & gun) (@ 9am ET) – ME - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) charged (12/14/19 in Maine-Federal ) & indicted (11/6/19) & arraigned (12/14/19) with possessing a gun with an obliterated serial number, stemmed from allegedly owning a rifle that had its serial number filed away. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine #1:19-cr-00204-JAW
Police found 60 weapons & 15,000 rounds of ammunition in his Stetson home. As a convicted felon not legally allowed to own firearms.
*Indicted (3/10/21 in Maine-Federal) charged & arraigned (5/18/21) with possession of child p0rnography. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine #1:21-cr-00028-JAW
Trial began on 3/5/24 with jury selection.
Judge Lance E. Walker presiding.

Previous charges & court info from 6/14/19 thru 1/25/24 reference post #301 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nn-11-ponus-ridge-23-sept-1986.227077/page-16

3/5/24 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 1: No info available. Jury selection continues on Wednesday, 3/6/24.
CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Pretrial hearing on 3/1/24.
 
Not sure this is happening - anyone??

Thursday, March 7th:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 3) (Federal Child *advertiser censored* & gun) (@ 9am ET) – ME - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) charged (12/14/19 in Maine-Federal ) & indicted (11/6/19) & arraigned (12/14/19) with possessing a gun with an obliterated serial number, stemmed from allegedly owning a rifle that had its serial number filed away. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine #1:19-cr-00204-JAW
Police found 60 weapons & 15,000 rounds of ammunition in his Stetson home. As a convicted felon not legally allowed to own firearms.
*Indicted (3/10/21 in Maine-Federal) charged & arraigned (5/18/21) with possession of child p0rnography. Plead not guilty. U.S. District Court, State of Maine #1:21-cr-00028-JAW
Trial began on 3/5/24 with jury selection.
Judge Lance E. Walker presiding.

Previous charges & court info from 6/14/19 thru 1/25/24 reference post #301 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nn-11-ponus-ridge-23-sept-1986.227077/page-16

3/5/24 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 1: No info available. Jury selection continues on Wednesday, 3/6/24.
3/6/24 Wednesday, Jury selection Day 2: No info available. Jury selection contains ?? on Thursday, 3/7/24.

CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 56) arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond. Pretrial hearing on 3/1/24.
 
Okay - I found this -


UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MAINE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) v. ) No. 1:19-cr-00204-JAW MARC J. KARUN )

ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT
CONCLUSION The Court DISMISSES without prejudice Marc Karun’s Motion to Dismiss the Indictment (ECF No. 62).

SO ORDERED. /s/ John A. Woodcock, Jr. JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE


So - forget what I just posted for the last few days. Now back to Kathleen's murder trial....

@sds71 - can you help me on court info for Kathleen's murder case - Stamford Superior Court #FST-CR19-0148628-T
Last hearing was on 3/1/24. TIA! :)
 

Last, First: KARUN MARC J Represented By: 420221 TA BUSSERT
Birth Year: 1965Times on the Docket: 36
Docket Information
Docket No:FST -CR19-0148628-TArresting Agency:LOCAL POLICE NORWALK
Companion:
Program:Arrest Date:6/14/2019
Court:Stamford JDBond Amount:$5,000,000 (This case only)
Bond Type:Set
Miscellaneous:(Not Released From Custody)
Activity:Awaiting DispositionNext Court Date:
3/22/2024 9:00 AM​
Current Charges
StatuteDescriptionClassTypeOccOffense DatePleaVerdict Finding
53a-54b MURDER-CAPITAL OFFENSE
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty
53a-92 KIDNAP 1ST DEG
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty
 

Last, First: KARUN MARC JRepresented By: 420221 TA BUSSERT
Birth Year: 1965Times on the Docket: 36
Docket Information
Docket No:FST -CR19-0148628-TArresting Agency:LOCAL POLICE NORWALK
Companion:
Program:Arrest Date:6/14/2019
Court:Stamford JDBond Amount:$5,000,000 (This case only)
Bond Type:Set
Miscellaneous:(Not Released From Custody)
Activity:Awaiting DispositionNext Court Date:
3/22/2024 9:00 AM​
Current Charges
StatuteDescriptionClassTypeOccOffense DatePleaVerdict Finding
53a-54bMURDER-CAPITAL OFFENSE
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty
53a-92KIDNAP 1ST DEG
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty

Thank you! :)
 
Okay - I found this -


UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MAINE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) v. ) No. 1:19-cr-00204-JAW MARC J. KARUN )

ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT
CONCLUSION The Court DISMISSES without prejudice Marc Karun’s Motion to Dismiss the Indictment (ECF No. 62).

SO ORDERED. /s/ John A. Woodcock, Jr. JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE


So - forget what I just posted for the last few days. Now back to Kathleen's murder trial....

@sds71 - can you help me on court info for Kathleen's murder case - Stamford Superior Court #FST-CR19-0148628-T
Last hearing was on 3/1/24. TIA! :)
So, we’re the federal charges dismissed? Or did the court dismiss his motion?
 
Friday, March 22nd:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am ET) – CT – Kathleen Marie Flynn (11) (missing on Sept. 23, 1986, Ponus Ridge, Norwalk, found Sept. 24, 1986 in the woods behind Ponus Ridge Middle School) - *Marc J. Karun (21 @ time of crime/53/now 58) – arrested (6/12/19 for a fugitive from justice warrant in Stetson, ME), charged (6/14/19) & arraigned (8/12/19) with capital murder with special circumstance, 1st degree kidnapping & sexual assault. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA Match; Karun faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
*Was in federal custody in his home state of Maine U.S. District Court where he is accused of illegally storing an arsenal of firearms (60 weapons & 15K rounds of ammunition); in total, Karun owned 34 pistols, 14 rifles, 11 revolvers & one 12-gauge shotgun.
Trial was set to begin on 8/2/22 & 8/3/22 with jury selection has been continued with no further dates.

Previous charges & court info from 6/14/19 thru 5/3/23 reference post #266 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nn-11-ponus-ridge-23-sept-1986.227077/page-14

6/28/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 9/6/23. 9/6/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 12/15/23 @ 9am. 12/15/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 3/1/24 @ 9am.
3/1/24 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 3/22/24 @ 9am, still awaiting disposition.
 
@sds71 - any updates on the next court hearing dates or maybe when a trial might be starting? TIA!
 
@sds71 - hate to keep bugging you - but have no access to the court site! Any updates on court hearings yet? TIA! :)
 
ea
136
Filed & Entered:
04/09/2024​
Terminated:
04/10/2024​
Docket Text
Motion to Extend Time
137
Filed & Entered:
04/10/2024​
Terminated:
04/11/2024​
Docket Text
Motion to Extend Time
Filed & Entered:
04/11/2024​
Docket Text
Set/Reset Deadlines
138​
Filed & Entered:
04/11/2024​
Docket Text
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Last, First: KARUN MARC JRepresented By: 420221 TA BUSSERT
Birth Year: 1965Times on the Docket: 38
Docket Information
Docket No:FST -CR19-0148628-TArresting Agency:LOCAL POLICE NORWALK
Companion:
Program:Arrest Date:6/14/2019
Court:Stamford JDBond Amount:$5,000,000 (This case only)
Bond Type:Set
Miscellaneous:(Not Released From Custody)
Activity:Awaiting DispositionNext Court Date:
5/22/2024 9:00 AM​
Current Charges
StatuteDescriptionClassTypeOccOffense DatePleaVerdict Finding
53a-54bMURDER-CAPITAL OFFENSE
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty
53a-92KIDNAP 1ST DEG
A​
Felony​
1​
9/23/1986Not Guilty
@Niner
 

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