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

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 8m8 minutes ago

#BREAKING Judge aquits first degree murder charge, second degree goes to jury #babykate @9and10News

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 4m4 minutes ago
#SeanPhillip - Judge dismisses 1st degress murder charge! Jury will consider 2nd degree. #BabyKate

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 4m4 minutes ago
@9and10News This means the jury can only consider a second degree murder charge. First degree conviction is not an option #babykate

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 30m30 minutes ago Ludington, MI
The jury can still find 2nd degree murder which does not include premeditation and allows for parole. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 27m27 minutes ago Ludington, MI
The defense also wants manslaughter to be an option for jury. Judge has not decided on that yet. That charge has a 15-year maximum.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 26m26 minutes ago Ludington, MI
This outcome is, to some degree, what the prosecution has been fearing. Be interesting to see what the AGs next move is. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 18m18 minutes ago Ludington, MI
If it stands, the removal of a mandatory life without parole offense is a victory for defense attorney David Glancy. More @WOODTV


WOOD TV8 ‏@WOODTV 9m9 minutes ago

Judge: Jury may only consider 2nd-degree murder in Baby Kate trial
Published: October 11, 2016, 10:40 am Updated: October 11, 2016, 1:32 pm

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 14m14 minutes ago
Judge says consideration of abortion or adoption "do not rise to the level of planning for or intending to kill the baby" More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 10m10 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Judge says Phillips turning off phone for 2 hours after he left with Kate does not show premeditation or intent. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 31s31 seconds ago Ludington, MI
Judge just dismissed jury until tomorrow. More @WOODTV

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 2m2 minutes ago
Judge dismisses jury until tomorrow morning for closing arguments #babykate @9and10News

 

[lisette]

Sad, but at least it's SOMETHING!! Not sure if jury would have gone with first degree anyway...even though I think he probably did intend to do it when he drove away...

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 11m11 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Jurors are not happy about things dragging out. They don't know about the dismissal of 1st degree murder. More @WOODTV

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 11m11 minutes ago Michigan, USA
No closing arguments today. Jury sent home. Judge said 'more matters to be discussed' in #babykate murder case @FOX17

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 2m2 minutes ago Ludington, MI
The lawyers have to be back at 4 pm. Any hope of closing arguments today have been dashed. More @WOODTV

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

:tyou: byo for keeping this discussion up to date. Early in the case, there was some local (Detroit) media coverage, but I haven't seen or heard anything about it for months. Hopefully, there will be mention of the case locally when there's a verdict. I hope it's tomorrow.

It's difficult to successfully prosecute a (presumed) murder case without a body. There's a thread about such cases elsewhere on the forums.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...s-For-general-interest&highlight=bianca+jones

This is a Detroit case in which D'Andre Lane, father of 2-year-old Bianca Lily Jones, was sentenced to LWOP for her suspected murder. Remains have never been found.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...2011-4-*D-Lane-guilty*&highlight=bianca+jones

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Someone at WDIV must have read my post (or my mind)

1st degree murder charge thrown out in 'Baby Kate' trial

Posted: 2:25 PM, October 11, 2016

LUDINGTON, Mich. - A judge has acquitted a northern Michigan man of first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of his 4-month-old daughter.

Mason County Judge Peter Wadel issued a directed verdict Tuesday on the charge against 26-year-old Sean Phillips and said he will allow the jury to consider a second-degree murder charge that doesn't include premeditation and allows for parole...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/1st-degree-murder-charge-thrown-out-in-baby-kate-trial_

 

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David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 33m33 minutes ago
Judge now discussing jury instructions with attorneys #babykate @9and10News

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 19m19 minutes ago Michigan, USA
Both parties debating about a juror who came forward about searching #babykate on his own (years ago);defense motions to remove juror @FOX17

Stephen Kloosterman Verified account ‏@Kluest 10m10 minutes ago
Court done for the day in #BabyKate. Closing statements tomorrow morning.

 

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First-degree murder no longer an option in Baby Kate trial
Barton Deiters and 24 Hour News 8 web staff Published: October 11, 2016, 10:40 am; Updated: October 11, 2016, 5:35 pm

Glancy is fighting to give the jury the option of finding his client guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

“I believe that’s the only issue that should go in front of the jury is whether or not this was a manslaughter or it was an accident,” he told the judge.

The judge did not mention manslaughter when going over instructions Tuesday afternoon, but the defense told 24 Hour News 8 they are confident that involuntary manslaughter will be an option for the jury.

Phillips is in the fourth year of a 10- to 15-year sentence for the unlawful imprisonment of Baby Kate. If Glancy has his way, that sentence might not be much longer if a jury can find his client guilty of manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years.

 

[Maisiebelle]

Is this trial not being streamed anymore? I've been trying to find it on YouTube and I can't see anything.


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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 23m23 minutes ago Ludington, MI
What SHOULD happen today: The defense will rest its case, then jury instructions, then closing statements, then jury deliberations.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 22m22 minutes ago Ludington, MI
What COULD happen: the AG appeals the judges decision and the trial halts. Sean Phillips takes the stand (Unlikely). We should know soon.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 21m21 minutes ago Ludington, MI
AAG Pendergast has to operate without murder 1 on the table. All her work so far has been geared toward that outcome. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 20m20 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Judge Peter Wadel's unusual decision to take murder 1 out of the hands of the jury completely changes the landscape here. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 16m16 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Phillips seems more relaxed today. His team had a good day yesterday. More @WOODTV
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cukc1SUWcAMly5a.jpg

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 9m9 minutes ago Ludington, MI
The defense rests. No Phillips on the stand. (not surprising). Now the jury is getting final instructions. More @WOODTV

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 9m9 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Assistant Attorney General Donna Pendergast is giving her closing statement. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 8m8 minutes ago Ludington, MI
A naked baby left in a peacful place by her own father. A murderer who thought he committed the perfect crime. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 8m8 minutes ago Ludington, MI
"Don't reward him for being clever enough to leave the baby in place she can never be found," Pendergast said. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 6m6 minutes ago Ludington, MI
AAG says Phillips was coldly calculating, stripped her clothes so all evidence of her would be gone as her body was left to the elements

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 6m6 minutes ago Ludington, MI
We have a throw-away baby, Pendergast said.More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Ludington, MI
"Evil is often done by regular people for common reasons." Pendergast said.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 5m5 minutes ago Ludington, MI
AAG says Phillips has no conception of the value of a human life. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 59s60 seconds ago Ludington, MI
There is no doubt that Baby Kate is dead, says AAG. More @WOODTV


Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 1m1 minute ago Ludington, MI

Watch the Baby Kate trial closing arguments live here

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 4m4 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Pendergast said there was not a rush to judgement by police. They also looked at Kate's mom Ariel Courtland More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 24s24 seconds ago Ludington, MI
AAG says Phillips' letter lays out a horrific set of circumstances of Kate's death. More @WOODTV

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 33m33 minutes ago Ludington, MI
AAG says Ariel Courtland is a different person than she was in 2011 when she was a scared girl from a troubled background. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 31m31 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Pendergast says Courtland was desperate for normalcy and Phillips affection in 2011. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 29m29 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Sean Phillips' mom and Courtland are close and says that the grandmother tried to get Ariel to portray Phillip as a good dad, says AAG

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 24m24 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Phillips tried to put the blame on Courtland in the early stages of the investigation, says AAG. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 22m22 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Phillips originally told police there could be 5 or 6 different fathers of Baby Kate. "An outright lie," says Pendergast. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 15m15 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Pendergast says Phillips' letter is enough to show that he harmed the baby leading to death.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 11m11 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
"His own words in the letter alone give you 2nd degree murder," says Pendergast.

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 4m4 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Everyone is responsible for the defendant's actions except the defendant, says AAG. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 3m3 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Pendergast: "As hard as it is to conceive, people do murder their own children everyday." More @WOODTV

 

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Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 37m37 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Now defense attorney David Glancy gives his closing statement. Pendergast gets to go one more time after this. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 34m34 minutes ago Mason County Courthouse
Glancy is going straight to asking for involuntary manslaughter. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 29m29 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Defense is concentrating on the statements and alleged actions of Courtland to show that Phillips was not alone in desire to get rid of Kate

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 26m26 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy saying Phillips did not know Kate was in car when he left. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 25m25 minutes ago Ludington, MI
"Having baby clothes in your pocket does not prove death," Glancy says. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 24m24 minutes ago Ludington, MI
"Sean's actions are not those of someone trying to cover up a murder." Glancy says. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 20m20 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy says that Phillips often shut off his phone to avoid Courtland's obsessive calling and texting. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 16m16 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy says fellow inmate Rushaun Burton got his info from the media not from Philips. http://woodtv.com/2016/10/10/sean-phillips-former-cellmate-cross-examined-in-baby-kate-trial/ … More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 9m9 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy says there is no evidence to show that Kate's injuries were not accidental, More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 4m4 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy says that the prosecution wants the jury to rely on emotions not proof and evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. More @WOODTV

Barton Deiters ‏@ReporterBartonD 3m3 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Glancy asks for not guilty and ends his statement. Juror asks for desperately needed bathroom break.

 

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Tom Kramer ‏@tomonair 33m33 minutes ago
Prosecution: defense is "speaking out of both sides of his mouth" in saying no proof of death, but if death it's an accident. @upnorthlive

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 27m27 minutes ago
Pendergast says she in no way tried to mislead the jury, as defense has claimed #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 25m25 minutes ago
Pendergast says a manslaughter conviction does not fit what jury has heard #babykate @9and10News

Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 13m13 minutes ago Ludington, MI
Prosecutor: "The defendant owned death for #babykate" @FOX17

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 12m12 minutes ago
This verdict must be unanimous #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 11m11 minutes ago
Judge says jury must consider second degree murder before involuntary manslaughter #babykate @9and10News

David Lyden ‏@dmlyden9and10 7m7 minutes ago
At 11:55 the jury is dismissed to go deliberate. Now, we wait. #babykate @9and10News

Tom Kramer ‏@tomonair 10m10 minutes ago Ludington, MI
After 2 jury alternates (both men) are chosen, final jury: 5 men 7 women. @upnorthlive

 

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WOOD TV8 ‏@WOODTV 3m3 minutes ago

Jury deliberations begin in #babykate murder trial" http://wp.me/p4yStY-13If

We'll livestream the verdict on http://woodtv.com .

 

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Tom Kramer ‏@tomonair 13m13 minutes ago Ludington, MI

Jurors deliberating on the fate of Sean Phillips have asked to get a closer look at Baby Kate's car seat. @upnorthlive

 

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Darren Cunningham ‏@darrenfox17 43s43 seconds ago Ludington, MI

Verdict is still out in #SeanPhillips #babykate murder trial; jury still deliberating @FOX17

 

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Tom Kramer ‏@tomonair 5m5 minutes ago

The jury has left the building.
Deliberation in the Sean Phillips trial to resume Thursday morning. @upnorthlive