Closing Arguments Begin In Trial Of Man Charged With Murdering South Boston Doctors
Closings Begin In Trial Of Man Charged With Murdering Boston Doctors
Closings Begin In Trial Of Man Charged With Murdering Boston Doctors
GUILTY MA - Doctors Richard Field, 49, & Lina Bolanos, 38, slain, Boston, 5 May 2017 *Arrest*
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Delayed start to closing arguments due to late juror. “She’s going to take an Uber,” court officer says. Court in recess as we wait.
Closing arguments begin. Up first - attorney Steve Sack for the defense. He didn’t call any witnesses before resting his case.
Sack tells jury in closing arguments that he never said Teixeira didn’t kill Dr. Richard Field. “Because he did...but he did it in self-defense and that’s not murder.”
@DARollins is in the courtroom to listen to closing arguments in the Teixeira trial.
Sack’s closing arguments lining up with what Teixeira told police. He claimed Richard Field killed Lina Bolanos. Sack mentions domestic violence as the victims families shake their head.
Sack says his client was afraid and knew no one would believe him. Says when he was arrested, he was babbling about “he killed my wife” because he “fully believed” he was having a relationship with Lina Bolanos.
Sack says his client was honest with police. Even told them he stole from the couple after they were dead because he “got greedy.” But says he only stabbed Field once in self-defense.
Sack says none of Teixeiras fingerprints were found at the crime scene. And if he was wearing gloves when he stabbed Bolanos as many times as she was stabbed, there would be blood on them. There wasn’t any.
Sack ends by saying although Teixeira stole from penthouse A and killed Field in self-defense, he’s not guilty of these charges.
ADA John Pappas begins closing arguments for the prosecution.
Pappas says this is about “the real evidence in this case and the imagined story the defendant came up with.” Calls Teixeira’s version of what happened “absurd” and “ridiculous.”
“He is a person literally caught in the act.” Pappas says it wasn’t enough for Teixeira to kill the couple, he’s now trying to destroy their names with a “preposterous” story.
Pappas is using a monitor and playing surveillance video of the route Teixeira took to get to the couples’ building.
Pappas shows surveillance video of the defendant outside the building - “he’s lurking out front, lurking out back, waiting for his opportunity.”
Pappas is holding up the BB gun Teixeira allegedly used. “What would Lina Bolanos do with this pointed at her?”
An image of Bolanos’ jacket appears on the screen. It’s bound with duct tape. Pappas asks the jury if the defendant’s story is true - “How does it get like that?”
“This attack on Lina Bolanos happened immediately... and it had nothing to do with Richard Field,” says Pappas.
Delayed start to closing arguments due to late juror. “She’s going to take an Uber,” court officer says. Court in recess as we wait.
Closing arguments begin. Up first - attorney Steve Sack for the defense. He didn’t call any witnesses before resting his case.
Sack tells jury in closing arguments that he never said Teixeira didn’t kill Dr. Richard Field. “Because he did...but he did it in self-defense and that’s not murder.”
@DARollins is in the courtroom to listen to closing arguments in the Teixeira trial.
Sack’s closing arguments lining up with what Teixeira told police. He claimed Richard Field killed Lina Bolanos. Sack mentions domestic violence as the victims families shake their head.
Sack says his client was afraid and knew no one would believe him. Says when he was arrested, he was babbling about “he killed my wife” because he “fully believed” he was having a relationship with Lina Bolanos.
Sack says his client was honest with police. Even told them he stole from the couple after they were dead because he “got greedy.” But says he only stabbed Field once in self-defense.
Sack says none of Teixeiras fingerprints were found at the crime scene. And if he was wearing gloves when he stabbed Bolanos as many times as she was stabbed, there would be blood on them. There wasn’t any.
Sack ends by saying although Teixeira stole from penthouse A and killed Field in self-defense, he’s not guilty of these charges.
ADA John Pappas begins closing arguments for the prosecution.
Pappas says this is about “the real evidence in this case and the imagined story the defendant came up with.” Calls Teixeira’s version of what happened “absurd” and “ridiculous.”
“He is a person literally caught in the act.” Pappas says it wasn’t enough for Teixeira to kill the couple, he’s now trying to destroy their names with a “preposterous” story.
Pappas is using a monitor and playing surveillance video of the route Teixeira took to get to the couples’ building.
Pappas shows surveillance video of the defendant outside the building - “he’s lurking out front, lurking out back, waiting for his opportunity.”
Pappas is holding up the BB gun Teixeira allegedly used. “What would Lina Bolanos do with this pointed at her?”
An image of Bolanos’ jacket appears on the screen. It’s bound with duct tape. Pappas asks the jury if the defendant’s story is true - “How does it get like that?”
“This attack on Lina Bolanos happened immediately... and it had nothing to do with Richard Field,” says Pappas.
Abbey Niezgoda NBC10 Boston (@AbbeyNBCBoston) | Twitter
Pappas is now going through the defendant’s statement to police - where Teixeira said Field flew into a murderous rage and killed Bolanos. Pappas says it “doesn’t have a ring of truth to it.”
The jury is again hearing portions of the defendant’s interview with police. “He’s attributing all of his own actions to Richard Field,” the prosecutor says. “Plain and simple.”
Lina Bolanos’ muffled phone call to 911 is playing once again for the jury. Her family is sobbing in the front row as they listen.
The texts sent from Richard Field’s phone to a friend are now on the screen. They include words like “gunman” and “serious.”
Pappas asks jury - why would Field send those texts if he was busy murdering his fiancé? “It doesn’t make any sense,” Pappas says. “There was one gunman. This man. Him.” He points to Teixeira.
Prosecutor on defendant’s version of events: “We’ve gone beyond preposterous. We’re now existing in the theatre of the absurd.”
Pappas now talking about this message scrawled on the couples wall. Says Teixeira wrote it as he was “crafting his story” and to “throw police off track.”
Prosecutor playing defendant’s police statement again. He told police he “loved her” as in Lina Bolanos, but when asked, he struggled to remember her name.
Pappas ends with a photo of the couple on the monitor. Their families are very emotional as they watch. He calls Teixeira “a destroyer of lives.” Asks jury to “do what the evidence demands” and find him guilty. Closings over.
Pappas is now going through the defendant’s statement to police - where Teixeira said Field flew into a murderous rage and killed Bolanos. Pappas says it “doesn’t have a ring of truth to it.”
The jury is again hearing portions of the defendant’s interview with police. “He’s attributing all of his own actions to Richard Field,” the prosecutor says. “Plain and simple.”
Lina Bolanos’ muffled phone call to 911 is playing once again for the jury. Her family is sobbing in the front row as they listen.
The texts sent from Richard Field’s phone to a friend are now on the screen. They include words like “gunman” and “serious.”
Pappas asks jury - why would Field send those texts if he was busy murdering his fiancé? “It doesn’t make any sense,” Pappas says. “There was one gunman. This man. Him.” He points to Teixeira.
Prosecutor on defendant’s version of events: “We’ve gone beyond preposterous. We’re now existing in the theatre of the absurd.”
Pappas now talking about this message scrawled on the couples wall. Says Teixeira wrote it as he was “crafting his story” and to “throw police off track.”
Prosecutor playing defendant’s police statement again. He told police he “loved her” as in Lina Bolanos, but when asked, he struggled to remember her name.
Pappas ends with a photo of the couple on the monitor. Their families are very emotional as they watch. He calls Teixeira “a destroyer of lives.” Asks jury to “do what the evidence demands” and find him guilty. Closings over.
Byron Barnett on Twitter
Jurors in Teixeira murder trial have the case! They deliberated for 2 hours and went home for the night. They’ll be back tomorrow.#7NEWS
Jurors in Teixeira murder trial have the case! They deliberated for 2 hours and went home for the night. They’ll be back tomorrow.#7NEWS
Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) | Twitter
The jury left the courtroom to begin deliberations around 2:15 this afternoon
The jury must make a decision on 7 different counts. Two counts of 1st degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of armed robbery and one count of home invasion
Back in courtroom 907 waiting for the jury to return. They left to begin deliberations around 2:15 this afternoon. The courtroom is virtually empty compared to earlier today
Prosecutor John Pappas and Defense Attorney Steven Sack are now back courtroom 907
The jury will return tomorrow morning to continue deliberations
The jury left the courtroom to begin deliberations around 2:15 this afternoon
The jury must make a decision on 7 different counts. Two counts of 1st degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of armed robbery and one count of home invasion
Back in courtroom 907 waiting for the jury to return. They left to begin deliberations around 2:15 this afternoon. The courtroom is virtually empty compared to earlier today
Prosecutor John Pappas and Defense Attorney Steven Sack are now back courtroom 907
The jury will return tomorrow morning to continue deliberations
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Tuesday, December 10th:
*Jury Trial continues (Day 13)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 2) (@ 9am ET) - MA - Drs. Richard Field (49) & Lina Bolanos (38) murdered in Boston Apt. (May 5, 2017) - Bampumin Teixeira (30) arrested (5/5/17) & arraigned (9/12/18) of 2 counts 1st degree murder, armed robbery & kidnapping & 1 count armed house invasion. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial began on 11/19/19 with jury selection. Trial started on 11/20 & ended on 12/9/19. Jurors: 6 women & 2 men.
Trial info from 11/19/19 to 12/4/19 (Day 1-9) reference post #413 here:
MA - Doctors Richard Field, 49, & Lina Bolanos, 38, slain, Boston, 5 May 2017 *Arrest*
12/5/19 Day 10: State witnesses: Julie James (Criminal Lab (DNA) for Boston police). Richard Atkinson (Boston medical examiner). Linda Proctor (registered nurse Tufts Medical Center; works in the surgical care unit). Sgt. Det. Michael Devane (Boston police; was the lead investigator in the homicides of Bolanos & Field. Prosecutor John Pappas is now playing audio recording of interview with Teixeira & Sgt. Det. Devane at the hospital 5/6/17. The jury will hear the rest of the interview recording tomorrow morning. Trial continues on 12/6.
12/6/19 Day 11: The judge expects closing arguments to happen on Monday followed by his instructions before they begin deliberations. State witnesses: Sgt. Det. Michael Devane. DA continues to play interview with Devane & Teixeira from 5/6/17 in hospital. Prosecutor rests. Jurors are dismissed. Judge asks Teixeira if it is his decision not to testify. He responds “yes”. Jurors are brought back. Defense rests. Judge talking to jury. He says they will be released early for the weekend. On Monday, there will be closing arguments and then they will begin deliberations. Trial continues on 12/9.
12/9/19 Day 12: Court is now in session. Teixeria is not present as his defense attorney & the judge go over the verdict slip. The verdict slip discussion is now over and court is now in recess. The attorneys are now in a sidebar with the judge. The jury is still not present. Court is in recess for about a half hour. Defense Attorney Steven Sack did closing arguments. Prosecutor John Pappas did his closing. Jury saw/heard surveillance video from the couples South Boston condo building, replayed some of the audio from Teixeria’s hospital bed police interview & Bolanos’ 911 call. After recess Judge read the jury instructions. Jury started deliberations about 2:15pm and deliberated for 2 hours & went home for the night @ about 4:15pm. Verdict watch continues on 12/10.
*Jury Trial continues (Day 13)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 2) (@ 9am ET) - MA - Drs. Richard Field (49) & Lina Bolanos (38) murdered in Boston Apt. (May 5, 2017) - Bampumin Teixeira (30) arrested (5/5/17) & arraigned (9/12/18) of 2 counts 1st degree murder, armed robbery & kidnapping & 1 count armed house invasion. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial began on 11/19/19 with jury selection. Trial started on 11/20 & ended on 12/9/19. Jurors: 6 women & 2 men.
Trial info from 11/19/19 to 12/4/19 (Day 1-9) reference post #413 here:
MA - Doctors Richard Field, 49, & Lina Bolanos, 38, slain, Boston, 5 May 2017 *Arrest*
12/5/19 Day 10: State witnesses: Julie James (Criminal Lab (DNA) for Boston police). Richard Atkinson (Boston medical examiner). Linda Proctor (registered nurse Tufts Medical Center; works in the surgical care unit). Sgt. Det. Michael Devane (Boston police; was the lead investigator in the homicides of Bolanos & Field. Prosecutor John Pappas is now playing audio recording of interview with Teixeira & Sgt. Det. Devane at the hospital 5/6/17. The jury will hear the rest of the interview recording tomorrow morning. Trial continues on 12/6.
12/6/19 Day 11: The judge expects closing arguments to happen on Monday followed by his instructions before they begin deliberations. State witnesses: Sgt. Det. Michael Devane. DA continues to play interview with Devane & Teixeira from 5/6/17 in hospital. Prosecutor rests. Jurors are dismissed. Judge asks Teixeira if it is his decision not to testify. He responds “yes”. Jurors are brought back. Defense rests. Judge talking to jury. He says they will be released early for the weekend. On Monday, there will be closing arguments and then they will begin deliberations. Trial continues on 12/9.
12/9/19 Day 12: Court is now in session. Teixeria is not present as his defense attorney & the judge go over the verdict slip. The verdict slip discussion is now over and court is now in recess. The attorneys are now in a sidebar with the judge. The jury is still not present. Court is in recess for about a half hour. Defense Attorney Steven Sack did closing arguments. Prosecutor John Pappas did his closing. Jury saw/heard surveillance video from the couples South Boston condo building, replayed some of the audio from Teixeria’s hospital bed police interview & Bolanos’ 911 call. After recess Judge read the jury instructions. Jury started deliberations about 2:15pm and deliberated for 2 hours & went home for the night @ about 4:15pm. Verdict watch continues on 12/10.
Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) | Twitter
Back in courtroom 907 at Suffolk Superior Court this morning. The jury will begin day two of deliberations in the murder trial of of Bampumim Teixeira. Stay with @wbz we’ll bring you the verdict as soon as it comes in
#BREAKING Bampumim Teixeira was just brought into the courtroom. Within seconds of sitting down he started yelling at prosecutor John Pappas
Teixeira was yelling inappropriate things at Pappas as he sat in the courtroom. He was taken out by court officers
A family member of the victims in the front row just said “I guess he showed his true colors.”
Court is now in session. Only attorneys are in the courtroom
Judge says Teixeira forfeited his right to be present while the jurors are brought in based on his outburst. The judge could hear the commotion from outside the courtroom
The jury just left to resume deliberations
There was in an issue with two lines missing from the judges instructions. An updated page 42 is being sent to the jury as they continue to deliberate
The judge can’t take a verdict or answer a question between 1-2PM because that’s when court staff get a a lunch break
Back in courtroom 907 at Suffolk Superior Court this morning. The jury will begin day two of deliberations in the murder trial of of Bampumim Teixeira. Stay with @wbz we’ll bring you the verdict as soon as it comes in
#BREAKING Bampumim Teixeira was just brought into the courtroom. Within seconds of sitting down he started yelling at prosecutor John Pappas
Teixeira was yelling inappropriate things at Pappas as he sat in the courtroom. He was taken out by court officers
A family member of the victims in the front row just said “I guess he showed his true colors.”
Court is now in session. Only attorneys are in the courtroom
Judge says Teixeira forfeited his right to be present while the jurors are brought in based on his outburst. The judge could hear the commotion from outside the courtroom
The jury just left to resume deliberations
There was in an issue with two lines missing from the judges instructions. An updated page 42 is being sent to the jury as they continue to deliberate
The judge can’t take a verdict or answer a question between 1-2PM because that’s when court staff get a a lunch break
Bampumim Teixeira, On Trial For Murder Of 2 South Boston Doctors, Removed After Threatening Prosecutor
South Boston Doctors Murder Suspect Brought From Court After Outburst
BOSTON (CBS) – While jurors deliberated in the trial of murder trial of Bampumim Teixeira, charged with killing two doctors inside their South Boston penthouse, the defendant was removed by court officers after threatening a prosecutor during a vulgar outburst.
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Jurors were about to be called into the courtroom to start their second day of deliberations Tuesday morning.
Teixeira sat down in court and began shouting at prosecutor John Pappas.
“You better hope I never get out of jail,” Teixeira shouted, before continuing the expletive-laced outburst.
Jurors were not in the courtroom at the time of the outburst. They were brought in a short time later and resumed deliberations.
South Boston Doctors Murder Suspect Brought From Court After Outburst
BOSTON (CBS) – While jurors deliberated in the trial of murder trial of Bampumim Teixeira, charged with killing two doctors inside their South Boston penthouse, the defendant was removed by court officers after threatening a prosecutor during a vulgar outburst.
...
Jurors were about to be called into the courtroom to start their second day of deliberations Tuesday morning.
Teixeira sat down in court and began shouting at prosecutor John Pappas.
“You better hope I never get out of jail,” Teixeira shouted, before continuing the expletive-laced outburst.
Jurors were not in the courtroom at the time of the outburst. They were brought in a short time later and resumed deliberations.
Man charged in South Boston slayings threatened to sexually assault prosecutor's wife
Man charged in South Boston slayings threatens to sexually assault prosecutor’s wife - The Boston Globe
DA Rachael Rollins says investigators are “in the process of interviewing trial court personnel regarding alleged threats” made by murder suspect Bampumim Teixeira, who lunged at a prosecutor in court Tuesday and threatened to sexually assault his wife.
Man charged in South Boston slayings threatens to sexually assault prosecutor’s wife - The Boston Globe
DA Rachael Rollins says investigators are “in the process of interviewing trial court personnel regarding alleged threats” made by murder suspect Bampumim Teixeira, who lunged at a prosecutor in court Tuesday and threatened to sexually assault his wife.
Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) | Twitter
Judge Mitchell, Prosector Pappas and Defense Attorney Sack are all back in the courtroom. They are discussing more clarifications with the paper instructions given to the jury
The jury also sent the judge a question. It was not read out in court, but relates to the home invasion count. Court is now in recess as deliberations continue
Judge Mitchell, Prosector Pappas and Defense Attorney Sack are all back in the courtroom. They are discussing more clarifications with the paper instructions given to the jury
The jury also sent the judge a question. It was not read out in court, but relates to the home invasion count. Court is now in recess as deliberations continue
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The defendant is a very bad man who needs to be put away for the rest of his life in a very secure prison, away from civilized society.
I hope and pray the jury returns a quick verdict and renders justice for these two innocent victims.
I hope and pray the jury returns a quick verdict and renders justice for these two innocent victims.
Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) | Twitter
We’re waiting for the jury to be brought into the courtroom
Family and friends of the victims are all back inside the courtroom
When the court started to fill back up defense attorney Steven Sack says they could have reached a verdict
We’re still waiting for the judge to make an official announcement as to whether the jury has reached a verdic
The defendant is now inside the courtroom
Teixeira is yelling again
Teixeira has been rushed out of court. He was surrounded by court officers
Teixeira yelled several times do you want to know his last words. The family is visibly upset in the front row
Many of the family members of Dr. Lina Bolanos and Dr. Richard Field have left the courtroom
#BREAKING Teixeria will not be present. The judge confirms the verdict is in
The jury is making this way into the court
#BREAKING Bampumim Teixeira is guilty of 1st degree murder of Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is found guilty in the 1st degree murder of Richard Field
Teixeira is guilty of home invasion
Teixeira is guilty of kidnapping Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is guilty of kidnapping Richard Field
We’re waiting for the jury to be brought into the courtroom
Family and friends of the victims are all back inside the courtroom
When the court started to fill back up defense attorney Steven Sack says they could have reached a verdict
We’re still waiting for the judge to make an official announcement as to whether the jury has reached a verdic
The defendant is now inside the courtroom
Teixeira is yelling again
Teixeira has been rushed out of court. He was surrounded by court officers
Teixeira yelled several times do you want to know his last words. The family is visibly upset in the front row
Many of the family members of Dr. Lina Bolanos and Dr. Richard Field have left the courtroom
#BREAKING Teixeria will not be present. The judge confirms the verdict is in
The jury is making this way into the court
#BREAKING Bampumim Teixeira is guilty of 1st degree murder of Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is found guilty in the 1st degree murder of Richard Field
Teixeira is guilty of home invasion
Teixeira is guilty of kidnapping Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is guilty of kidnapping Richard Field
Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) | Twitter
Teixeira is guilty of armed robbery of Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is guilty of armed robbery of Richard Field
Bampumim Teixeira is found guilty on all 7 counts
Judge Kaplan is thanking the jury and discharging them of their service
Family and friends are thanking the jury as they leave the courtroom
Attorneys are now in sidebar as they discuss a sentencing date
Again Teixeira was not present during the reading of the verdict
I counted at least 7 court officers surrounding Teixeira before he was removed from court
Sentencing will Friday morning at 9am
Teixeira is guilty of armed robbery of Lina Bolanos
Teixeira is guilty of armed robbery of Richard Field
Bampumim Teixeira is found guilty on all 7 counts
Judge Kaplan is thanking the jury and discharging them of their service
Family and friends are thanking the jury as they leave the courtroom
Attorneys are now in sidebar as they discuss a sentencing date
Again Teixeira was not present during the reading of the verdict
I counted at least 7 court officers surrounding Teixeira before he was removed from court
Sentencing will Friday morning at 9am
Jury found him guilty on all 7 counts. How horrible that he was yelling several times "do you want to know his last words" with the families present. There aren't even words for the type of garbage he is.
I can't believe this case/horrible defense even made it to a trial. But at least the jury got it right.
I can't believe this case/horrible defense even made it to a trial. But at least the jury got it right.
Abbey Niezgoda NBC10 Boston on Twitter
NOW: Bampumim Teixeira has entered the courtroom. He shows his hands in cuffs to our camera. The victims families are in the front row. He shouts at them: “Do you want to know his last words? He said no.” Outburst ensues. @NBC10Boston
BREAKING: Teixeira has been escorted out of the courtroom by court officers. We are waiting for the jury. Judge calls for 5 minute recess. @NBC10Boston
Judge says Teixeira will not be in the courtroom as the jury comes down. “The court finds as a fact that he was unable to control himself.”
NOW: Bampumim Teixeira has entered the courtroom. He shows his hands in cuffs to our camera. The victims families are in the front row. He shouts at them: “Do you want to know his last words? He said no.” Outburst ensues. @NBC10Boston
BREAKING: Teixeira has been escorted out of the courtroom by court officers. We are waiting for the jury. Judge calls for 5 minute recess. @NBC10Boston
Judge says Teixeira will not be in the courtroom as the jury comes down. “The court finds as a fact that he was unable to control himself.”
Abbey Niezgoda NBC10 Boston on Twitter
The families of the victims - some who traveled from Spain to be here - are sobbing in the front row as the guilty verdict is read.
Jury finds Teixeira guilty of all 7 counts: 2 counts of first degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping, 2 counts of armed robbery and 1 count of home invasion.
@NBC10Boston @necn
As the jurors leave the courtroom, victims families tell them “thank you.”
Sentencing for Bampumim Teixeira scheduled for Friday at 9am.
@NBC10Boston @necn
The families of the victims - some who traveled from Spain to be here - are sobbing in the front row as the guilty verdict is read.
Jury finds Teixeira guilty of all 7 counts: 2 counts of first degree murder, 2 counts of kidnapping, 2 counts of armed robbery and 1 count of home invasion.
@NBC10Boston @necn
As the jurors leave the courtroom, victims families tell them “thank you.”
Sentencing for Bampumim Teixeira scheduled for Friday at 9am.
@NBC10Boston @necn
Todd Kazakiewich on Twitter
BREAKING: Bampumim Teixeira to be sentenced Friday morning. By statute, he will get life in prison. #wcvb
BREAKING: Bampumim Teixeira to be sentenced Friday morning. By statute, he will get life in prison. #wcvb
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I hope it's without parole. The remainder of his years in a prison cell. Please!
He's absolutely twisted and sickening. Those poor families.