GUILTY NY - Jeanine Cammarata, 37, teacher, didn’t show up at work, Staten Island, 30 Mar 2019 *ARRESTS*

[tmar]

Exclusive: Indictment unsealed, answers key quest.ions in murder of Staten Island teacher Jeanine Cammarata

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[CharlestonGal]

Exclusive: Indictment unsealed, answers key questions in murder of Staten Island teacher Jeanine Cammarata

"Answering a thorny question dogging a disturbing case, prosecutors on Friday filed an indictment charging both Michael Cammarata and his pregnant girlfriend with murder and other crimes stemming from the death of Cammarata’s estranged wife, a Staten Island schoolteacher."

"The defendants are expected to be arraigned April 26 in state Supreme Court, St. George, on the 15-count indictment.

The couple is accused of second-degree murder for intentionally causing the victim’s death, with her body “or a part thereof” being found on Staten Island."

It also says the car has been found in New Jersey.

 

[CuriousGabby]

 

[CuriousGabby]

Convoluted stories, disturbing details in Staten Island teacher slay emerge at arraignment

 

[Gardenista]

Husband of murdered mom-of-three teacher, 37, found dumped in a Staten Island storage unit 'is taking full responsibility for her death'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7023409/Husband-murdered-teacher-37-taking-responsibility-death.html

 

[Alice253]

I am going to be highly pizzed if Egea walks away from this! MOO

 

[dannisaur10]

Judge denies bail to suspects in teacher slay; defense scores on separate issue

A justice on Monday denied bail for Michael Cammarata and his pregnant girlfriend, Ayisha Egea, who are accused of slaying Cammarata’s estranged schoolteacher wife two months ago and stashing her remains in an Arden Heights storage unit.

State Supreme Court Justice Mario F. Mattei said he thinks, after reviewing the grand jury minutes, there is probable cause to believe both defendants had a hand in killing Jeanine Cammarata, 37.

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Assistant District Attorney Timothy Richard said he expects the medical examiner’s report will be completed during the week of June 17.

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Michael Cammarata, 42, and Egea are accused in a 15-count indictment of second-degree murder for intentionally causing the victim’s death, with her body “or a part thereof” being found on Staten Island.

The defendants are also charged with first-degree manslaughter, concealing a human corpse and two counts of evidence tampering with respect to the victim’s body and her car.

In addition, Michael Cammarata and Egea are accused of two counts of stolen-property possession and five counts of child endangerment.

 

[MuddyTires]

Jeanine Cammarata suffered through awful treatment from Michael Cammarata in life. Then he attacked and killed her. Now, he's hurting Cammarata and her children and family yet again, by bringing the clown show that is Mario Gallucci into the criminal case against him.

 

[cass523]

That's what it says. No idea why? His still says 4/24/19.

I just looked it up again. Tomorrow

Next Court Date: 27-JAN-2020

 

[cass523]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The man accused of slaying his estranged schoolteacher wife has been writing to the judge, prosecutor and other parties involved in the case, it was revealed Wednesday in court.

During a hearing for Michael Cammarata, Justice Mario Mattei said that he “was not going to state publicly what was said in the letters,” but warned the defendant about the potential legal consequences of his actions.

“I’m really not allowed to have a dialogue with you, that’s why you have an attorney," the judge said.

“Legally, I’m not allowed to respond to you," he added.

“I met with Mr. Cammarata and explained to him that this has got to stop,” his attorney, Mario Gallucci, told the judge during the hearing.

Following the hearing, Gallucci told the media that his client is suffering from Stockholm syndrome and wrote the letters in an attempt to spare his co-defendant and girlfriend, Ayisha Egea.

Estranged husband accused of slaying teacher sent letters in an attempt to spare girlfriend, attorney says

 

[Brooklyngirl84]

Convoluted stories, disturbing details in Staten Island teacher slay emerge at arraignment

she won’t. The city would riot.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Alleged spouse killer Michael Cammarata’s statements to police both before and after his arrest can be used against him at trial, a justice has ruled.

Cammarata spoke voluntarily to detectives when he said he had hit and injured the victim, Jeanine Cammarata, in her New Brighton home, before she went missing. That conversation occurred before the defendant was arrested.

A trial date has not been set.

Judge: Accused killer's statement can be used in court

 

[oviedo]

Alleged spouse killer Michael Cammarata’s statements to police both before and after his arrest can be used against him at trial, a justice has ruled.

Cammarata spoke voluntarily to detectives when he said he had hit and injured the victim, Jeanine Cammarata, in her New Brighton home, before she went missing. That conversation occurred before the defendant was arrested.

A trial date has not been set.

Judge: Accused killer's statement can be used in court

This is excellent news!!! Thank you.

 

[cass523]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ayisha Egea changed her story several times when detectives questioned her about the disappearance of her boyfriend Michael Cammarata’s estranged wife, a justice recently wrote.

But what never varied in Egea’s accounts was her attempts to exculpate and distance herself from any role in Jeanine Cammarata’s vanishing and death last year, Justice Mario F. Mattei wrote in recently denying Egea’s motion to suppress those statements.

The victim’s charred remains were found in a plastic bin inside an Arden Heights storage unit on April 4, 2019, prosecutors said.

While the evidence appeared to contradict it, Egea told cops Jeanine Cammarata, a New Brighton resident, was alive when Michael Cammarata stuffed her into a big bag after an altercation in the victim’s car on March 30, 2019. He then brought her into the apartment which he and Egea shared in Queens.

Egea said Jeanine Cammarata, 37, later popped out of the bag inside the apartment and left the next morning.

A jury will ultimately decide whether or not Egea’s statements are true.

Mattei ruled they were properly obtained, and prosecutors can use them against the defendant at trial.

“Probable cause existed for the defendant’s arrest and statements she made to the police were done so voluntarily after she was advised of and knowingly waived her rights,” Mattei wrote.

There was “no evidence” police had forced Egea to talk to them, he said.

Likewise, there was no indication her medical condition had prevented the defendant from voluntarily and knowingly waiving her right to refuse to answer investigators' questions and to have a lawyer present, said the judge.

Girlfriend of alleged teacher-killer made conflicting statements to cops. Now they can be used at trial.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Major development in murder case: Husband accused of slaying his teacher wife wants separate trial from girlfriend

At a court conference on Wednesday, Cammarata’s lawyer said he is filing a severance motion.

If granted, the defendants would be tried separately.

Outside court, he would only say his client seeks a separate trial “in light of a correspondence written by the co-defendant, which can significantly affect Mr. Cammarata at trial.”

Egea sent the correspondence to Cammarata, said Gallucci, who declined to reveal its contents.

Gallucci said he expects to file the motion by next week.

Justice Mario F. Mattei instructed prosecutors to respond by Aug. 13.

The judge said he would rule on the motion on Sept. 1 in state Supreme Court, St. George.

Mattei also signaled his intention to set a trial date shortly thereafter.

 

[Brooklyngirl84]

Can’t wait for the day Mike is finally convicted by a jury of his peers, and is sent away to rot at a big boy prison in upstate NY. Justice for Jeanine.

 

[cass523]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Accused spouse-killer Michael Cammarata has a lot to think about over the next week.

Cammarata must decide whether it pays to accept a plea offer which would put him in prison for at least 20 years, and possibly for the rest of his life, or roll the dice at trial.

Cammarata, 44, and his girlfriend, Ayisha Egea, 43, are accused of murdering his estranged wife, New Brighton resident Jeanine Cammarata, on March 30, 2019, and then disposing of the body.

At a conference Wednesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, prosecutors put their offer on the record.

Cammarata could avoid trial by pleading guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for a sentence of 20 years to life. Or, if that offer is unacceptable, he could plead guilty to manslaughter and charges related to his alleged post-homicide actions, such as evidence tampering and concealing the victim’s corpse

In that instance, he would be sentenced to a flat 30 years in prison. Cammarata would then become eligible for parole in a little over 25 years.

Assistant District Attorney Adam Silberlight said he would need to get his supervisors’ approval to move forward if Cammarata is interested in the latter offer.

Silberlight and Assistant District Attorney Timothy Richard are prosecuting the case.

As it stands, the defendant faces up to 25 years to life behind bars if convicted at trial of the murder charge. Additional time could be tacked on if he’s also found guilty of any of the other charges against him.

Cammarata’s decision directly impacts Egea. (Continue to link)

Alleged killer of S.I. teacher faces big decision. How will it impact his girlfriend’s case?

 

[cass523]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Michael Cammarata and his girlfriend, Ayisha Egea, will be tried separately for allegedly murdering Cammarata’s estranged schoolteacher wife two years ago.

Justice Mario F. Mattei on Friday granted Cammarata’s motion to try his case separately from Egea’s.

Prosecutors consented to the motion, and Mark J. Fonte, one of Egea’s lawyers, has said she does not have legal standing to take a position on the motion.

Mattei adjourned Cammarata’s case to Thursday in state Supreme Court, St. George, for final pretrial matters.

The judge said he plans to start jury selection for Cammarata’s trial on Sept. 20.

Assistant District Attorneys Adam Silberlight and Timothy Richard said they expect the trial to last four to five weeks, including jury selection.

Egea’s trial, should she not resolve her case by plea, would start sometime after the conclusion of Cammarata’s trial. No date has been set.

Mario F. Gallucci, Cammarata’s lawyer, has said his client wanted a separate trial “in light of a correspondence written by the co-defendant, which can significantly affect Mr. Cammarata at trial.”

Gallucci has declined to expound on those remarks.

However, outside court Friday he did say Cammarata is “happy” the trials were severed.

“He looks forward to jury selection on the 20th,” said Gallucci.

Mattei adjourned Cammarata’s case to Thursday in state Supreme Court, St. George, for final pretrial matters.

Assistant District Attorneys Adam Silberlight and Timothy Richard said they expect the trial to last four to five weeks, including jury selection.

Egea’s trial, should she not resolve her case by plea, would start sometime after the conclusion of Cammarata’s trial. No date has been set.

Separate trials for husband and girlfriend in schoolteacher slay

 

[JerseyGirl]

Murder-trial twist: Husband points finger at girlfriend in S.I. teacher wife's slay

With jury selection set for next week, the lawyer for Michael Cammarata, who is accused of slaying his estranged schoolteacher wife in an apparent dispute over alimony, dropped a bombshell on Thursday and pointed the finger squarely at his client’s girlfriend, Ayisha Egea.

 

[Brooklyngirl84]

Murder-trial twist: Husband points finger at girlfriend in S.I. teacher wife's slay

With jury selection set for next week, the lawyer for Michael Cammarata, who is accused of slaying his estranged schoolteacher wife in an apparent dispute over alimony, dropped a bombshell on Thursday and pointed the finger squarely at his client’s girlfriend, Ayisha Egea.

I’m sure this angle will really pan out well for him.