GUILTY MI - Katherine 'Kate' Phillips, 4 mos, Ludington, 29 June 2011 (Deceased/Not Found)

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 12m12 minutes ago
Hearing from Christopher Merriman, neighbor of Sean Phillips. More @WOODTV
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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Neighbor testifies to seeing Sean Phillips come home then leave on June 29, 2011 then called police to say what he saw. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 3m3 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Neighbor did a search of property with his dog the night Baby Kate disappeared. More @WOODTV

 

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 4m4 minutes ago
Dtv from Mason County now on stand #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 4m4 minutes ago
Sean was at station when he got there #babykate @9and10News

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 1m1 minute ago
PHOTO: Sgt. Steve Hansen testifying about gathering#seanphillips clothing as evidence, including shoes in #babykate murder case @FOX17
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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 10m10 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Witnesses this morning are for the purpose of establishing a timeline of when things happened on the day Kate disappeared. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 20s20 seconds ago Mason County Courthouse
Testimony so far is dry timeline and chain of evidence stuff. Dull but necessary for prosecution case.

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 3m3 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Hansen investigated area where neighbor saw Phillips drive. Found tracks going into area covered in ferns, he says.

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 3m3 minutes ago
Says it took about 13 mins from Wendy's to Seans home and then to two track area. Trying to see if timeline fits #babykate @9and10News

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 17m17 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Defense reveals Hansen said he didn't want to see Phillips walking street again within a day or 2 after Kate's disappearance. More @WOODTV

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 19s20 seconds ago
Ludington Police Sgt. Michael Haveman searched apartment complex, dumpsters and woods. Found nothing. More @WOODTV
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 2m2 minutes ago
Duty was to talk with people around Ariles apartment #babykate @9and10News

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 8m8 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Courtland's neighbor Ellen Montgomery said she heard argument between Ariel and Phillips in 2011. More @WOODTV
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 12m12 minutes ago
Says yelling started around 1/2:00 in the afternoon #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 7m7 minutes ago
Says Ariel went into building after argument. @9and10News #babykate

 

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 22m22 minutes ago
Worker from Ludington hospital now takes stand #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 17m17 minutes ago
Another Ludington Police Officer on stand #babykate @9and10News

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 15m15 minutes ago
Ludington PD Sgt. Sue Maltbie said she had been out to 2 previous disputes between Phillips/Courtland. More @WOODTV
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 15m15 minutes ago
She went to hospital to try and confirm Sean did in fact go to hospital. Looked for surveillance video. #babykate @9and10News

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 11m11 minutes ago
Off. Sue Maltbie reviewed surveillance video of #SeanPhillips at hospital where he got dna test, hours before #babykate disappeared @FOX17

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 7m7 minutes ago
Maltbie checked area businesses for surveillance vid near the Wendy's Phillips ordered from when #babykate disappeared; found nothing @fox17

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 9m9 minutes ago

Retired Ludington PD Sgt. Matt McMellen shows shoes taken from Phillips bedroom. Were muddy. More @WOODTV
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 13m13 minutes ago

We are now on break until 1:30 #babykate @9and10News

 

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Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 19m19 minutes ago
Neighbors testify in #BabyKate murder trial

Neighbors testify in Baby Kate murder trial
Posted 11:47 AM, October 4, 2016, by Bob Brenzing

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 14m14 minutes ago
Now hearing from Sgt. from Ludington Police Department #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 14m14 minutes ago
He was asked to go to Wendy's to check time stamp from receipt found with Sean #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 12m12 minutes ago
Did look for #babykate at Wendy's. Did not find anything @9and10News .

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 11m11 minutes ago
Officer checked around the dumpster at the Wendy's #seanphillips went to on June 29, 2011, to see if he could locate #babykate @fox17

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 10m10 minutes ago
Now calling worker from Wendy's to the stand who saw Sean #babykate @9and10News

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 6m6 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Samantha Genter saw Phillips around 1:30 pm on day Baby Kate disappeared at Wendy's getting take out. More @WOODTV
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 7m7 minutes ago
Says she saw Sean at front counter day #babykate went missing, did not appear nervous or worries @9and10News

 

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 30m30 minutes ago
Mason County dtv now on stand... collected evidence from Sean's home #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 19m19 minutes ago
Picture inside Sean's room at parents home #babykate @9and10News
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Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 17m17 minutes ago
PHOTO: Fireworks #seanphillips allegedly bought at the time #babykate went missing @FOX17
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Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 12m12 minutes ago
PHOTO: Tech w/ MSP Crime Lab assessed #seanphillips car and two scenic areas in #babykate case, day after she disappeared @FOX17
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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 13m13 minutes ago
Says they focused on 3 scenes, starting at two track area near Sean's home #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 8m8 minutes ago
Only took photos of shoe impression, only able to cast tire tracks #babykate @9and10News

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 5m5 minutes ago
Evidence photo of 2-track road allegedly driven by #seanphillips when #babykate disappeared @FOX17
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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 26m26 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Photo of Sean Phillips' car where Baby Kate was last seen 5 years ago. More @WOODTV
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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 13m13 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Baby Kate's car seat and diaper bag found in the trunk of Sean Phillips's car. More @WOODTV
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@ReporterBartonD @WOODTV Where is that poor baby?! ��
Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 10m10 minutes ago
Only one person knows.

 

[Cricket99]

Thanks byo for the tweets! :yourock:

I can't keep up with trial's live anymore but I can come and read the tweets, much appreciated.

Justice for Baby Kate!

I know - I am so grateful for the tweets. I hardly get on here anymore as I am watching live trials - but the minute I need to clarify something, I head to WS.. Thanks Again

 

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 51m51 minutes ago
We're back in Ludington for day 5 of testimony in the #babykate trial. Follow me and @9and10News for live updates!

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 14m14 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Family ties: Baby Kate's mom, Ariel Courtland, seated next to Kim Phillips watching Sean Phillips. More @WOODTV
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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 9m9 minutes ago
Something unexpected is happening. The lawyers have been having a pow-wow with the judge for 45 minutes. More @WOODTV
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[Cricket99]

Why is Sean allowed to wander around the courtroom when he is already in custody for the kidnapping charge?

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 20m20 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin is in the courtroom. He famously prosecuted Timothy Dawson in the murder of Julia Dawson.
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John Hausman ‏@JohnSHausman 8m8 minutes ago
@ReporterBartonD Also one of the Jones brothers in the Shannon Siders cold-case murder (double teamed with Newaygo County prosecutor)

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Court clerk says a new motion has been filed in this case. The motion is with the judge.It is enough to delay court by more than an hour.

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 8m8 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Jury excused until 1:30 as court hears motion from Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Rollstin is alone at prosecution table. Regular prosecution is seated in the gallery. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Ludington, MI
BREAKING: Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin is seeking to have the judge disqualified.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 3m3 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
The lawyers and the judge are in the judge's chambers discussing the motion. Sean Phillips is not with them.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 53s54 seconds ago Ludington, MI
Judge Peter Wadel originally ruled there was not enough evidence to try this case. He was overturned

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 2m2 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
The AG has tried before to have Wadel disqualified. Waiting to find out what new reasons the office has. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 1m1 minute ago
The new rationale MAY focus on judge's conduct during this trial. More @WOODTV

 

[Cricket99]

What has happened with his conduct?

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 13m13 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Court is adjourned until 1:30. I've asked to see the motion. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 8m8 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Court refused to provide motion -- a public document. As much of this trial has been done, attorneys, judge meet in closed chamber