GUILTY NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband guilty in 2022* *appeal filed 2023*

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Testimony by Robert Neulander’s friend backfires spectacularly for ex-doc in murder retrial

March 10, 2022

Syracuse, NY -- A Neulander family friend, Philip C. Miller, provided relatively mundane testimony in the former DeWitt doctor’s 2015 murder trial. He returned Thursday in defense of his friend at Neulander’s retrial.

But Miller’s testimony backfired spectacularly after District Attorney William Fitzpatrick got him to admit on cross-examination that he knew Leslie Neulander was leaving her husband.


Not finding much on what actually happened on the 9th - I believe there were more defense witnesses on that date. And all I could find for the 10th is the article I just posted.
Maybe someone can find that article that is broken down on who is the witnesses.
 
Friday, March 11th:
*Re-Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28/22 to 3/1/22) & Trial Day 1-5 (3/2 & 3/8/22) reference post #119 here:
NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *new trial in 2022*
3/9/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6: Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick concluded his case with the recording of his 2013 interview with Neulander where the former doctor discussed what happened the day his wife died. State rested their case.
Defense witness: Neulander family friend, Philip C. Miller. No other info available. Trial continues on 3/10/22.
3/10/22 Thursday, Trail Day 7: Defense witnesses: Philip C. Miller, Neulander family friend. No other info available.
Trial continues on 3/11/22.
 
I re-did the trial notes for Wednesday.

Monday, March 14th:
*Re-Trial continues (Day 9) (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28/22 to 3/1/22) & Trial Day 1-7 (3/2 & 3/10/22) reference post #122 here:
NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *new trial in 2022*
3/9/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: Forensic DNA consultant Sheila Gentile. Gentile analyzed blood in the Neulander's bedroom and confirmed DNA was Leslie’s. Cross examination. More questioning by Julian Brod of the defense, surrounding the blood and DNA found on different objects in the Neulander's bedroom. DNA expert, Amy Fairchild. Fairchild is confirming the same conclusions that DNA expert Sheila Gentile already re-explained to the court today. Leslie Neulander's DNA was found on the head board, and various other objects in the bedroom.
Fitzpatrick resumes with what he says is the people's last piece of evidence, which is part of the December 18th 2013 interview with Robert Neulander. He's in the video with Neulander's former attorney Ed Menkin.
for more info see post #124 here:
Prosecution rests their case, defense for Robert Neulander will begin their case Thursday, 3/10/22 morning at 9:00am.
3/10/22 Thursday, Trial Day 7: Defense witnesses: Philip C. Miller, Neulander family friend. No other info available. Trial continues on 3/11/22.
3/11/22 Friday, Trial Day 8: Neulander’s defense team dropped a huge pile of papers on the judge’s bench Friday morning, asking for a mistrial over numerous allegations of impropriety Thursday by the district attorney during cross-examination. The former DeWitt doctor should get yet another murder trial after DA William Fitzpatrick crossed the line numerous times. No other info available as of 3/14.
Defense witnesses: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 3/14/22.
 
Looks like court won't be in session until Wed. March 16th - see last article I posted.

Can't access this article - if someone could give a 10% synopsis - it would be very much appreciated. So - guessing - since the defense rested - the jury is going to start deliberating - or closing arguments??

https://www.localsyr.com/news/neula...l-opens-with-another-doctor-on-witness-stand/

this is all I can read:

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Day 11 of the Robert Neulander Murder Trial came to an abrupt break late Monday morning after the defense rested ...


and this article doesn't give much either...

Robert Neulander's family displays continued support, children expected to testify

March 12, 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Robert Neulander’s support from his family is just as strong during the second trial as it was during the first trial in 2015 with the addition of young grandchildren in the courthouse this time around.

But, for the last two days, Jenna Neulander, Robert’s daughter, has not been seen in the courthouse.
[.....]
As the trial reaches its third week, it’s not clear when Jenna will testify; her brother Ari is expected to take the stand as well.

Wonder if his son testified also??

Ah - he did!

Robert Neulander's son testifies he never saw physical altercations between Leslie, Robert

March 15, 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As the second Neulander trial stretches into its third week the defense rested its case, without calling a key witness to the stand.
[.....]
On the eleventh day of the second trial, the defense began testimony with Neuropathology expert, Dr. Roland Auer who has a Ph.D. in brain damage.

Dr. Auer started by saying he disagreed with testimony by an expert called by Dr. Hua, an expert called by the prosecution who testified a piece of “mummified fat tissue,” belonging to Leslie was found on the couple’s headboard.
[.....]
Ultimately, Dr. Auer testified that he believes Leslie fell after slipping but did not pass out.

The defense team then called Ari Neulander, Robert and Leslie’s son, to the stand.
[.....]
Following his testimony, the defense rested its case.

The jury is instructed to return to court on Wednesday when closing arguments are expected to start.

Wonder why the defense didn't call his daughter Jenna to the stand. She was a "key" witness.... ??
 
Wednesday, March 16th:
*Re-Trial continues (Day 10)/Closing Arguments (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28/22 to 3/1/22) & Trial Day 1-7 (3/2 & 3/10/22) reference post #125 here:
NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *new trial in 2022*
3/11/22 Friday, Trial Day 8: Neulander’s defense team dropped a huge pile of papers on the judge’s bench Friday morning, asking for a mistrial over numerous allegations of impropriety Thursday by the district attorney during cross-examination. The former DeWitt doctor should get yet another murder trial after DA William Fitzpatrick crossed the line numerous times. No other info available as of 3/14.
Defense witnesses: no info available. Trial continues on Monday, 3/14/22.
3/14/22 Monday, Trial Day 9: Defense witnesses: Neuropathology expert, Dr. Roland Auer who has a Ph.D. in brain damage. Dr. Auer started by saying he disagreed with testimony by an expert called by Dr. Hua, an expert called by the prosecution who testified a piece of “mummified fat tissue,” belonging to Leslie was found on the couple’s headboard. Ultimately, Dr. Auer testified that he believes Leslie fell after slipping but did not pass out.
Ari Neulander, Robert & Leslie’s son.
Following his testimony, the defense rested its case. Motion to dismiss by defense.
The jury is instructed to return to court on Wednesday, 3/16/22 when closing arguments are expected to start.
 
Robert Neulander trial now in the hands of the jury - deliberations begin Thursday

Mar. 16, 2022

Wednesday marked the final day of legal arguments – with defense attorney Jonathan Bach taking 3 hours to complete his closing statement, contending that the prosecution had not presented sufficient evidence to conclude that Robert Neulander murdered his wife.

The DA countering – that the jury could conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that Robert is guilty on any one of seven different points, from the blood present in the bedroom to Jenna Neulander’s 911 call.

It was the last chance for both legal teams to sway jurors before deliberations – set to begin Thursday.

The final part of the afternoon, used by Judge Thomas Miller to provide detailed instructions to the 12 jurors and the 5 alternates on how to proceed, this case now entirely in their hands.
 
Thursday, March 17th:
*Re-Trial continues (Day 11) & Jury Deliberations (Day 1)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22 & ended on 3/16/22 with closing arguments. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28 to 3/1/22) & Trial Days 1-9 (3/2 & 3/14/22) reference post #128 here:
VERDICT WATCH - NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *new trial in 2022*
3/16/22 Wednesday, Trial Day 10: Wednesday marked the final day of legal arguments – with defense attorney Jonathan Bach taking 3 hours to complete his closing statement, contending that the prosecution had not presented sufficient evidence to conclude that Neulander murdered his wife. The DA countering – that the jury could conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that Robert is guilty on any one of seven different points, from the blood present in the bedroom to Jenna’s 911 call. The final part of the afternoon, used by Judge Thomas Miller to provide detailed instructions to the 12 jurors & the 5 alternates on how to proceed, this case now entirely in their hands. After hours of listening to closing statements and instructions from the judge Wednesday, the jury will begin deliberations on Thursday morning, 3/17/22.
 
Can someone tell me if blood was found in the bathroom? Sorry, I don’t have time to scour the thread.

Thank you!
 
aadvice said:
I've known the convicted for 30 years. I've see his temper. I've witnessed his rationalization of absurd behaviors and actions. He has always felt , due to his huge success as a doctor and enormous wealth that he was above everyone, and could do whatever he wanted. Leslie was divorcing him; her children were out of college and on their way to charmed lives due to her influence. The public persona of the doctor was created and enhanced by Leslie. That's why the general
public can't imagine how such a " nice guy" could have possibly done such an evil act to the very mother of his children and then duped on each of those very children as a cover up. No human could go lower. Many friendships post conviction have been destroyed by those of differing opinions. Friends for decades have been ostracized and thrown to the curb for believing the facts of this case versus the defenses baseless declarations.

It is my hope that this individual convict passes away quietly in prison and has the ultimate trial and sentencing by God.

The living survivors of this mess have no mercy, hopefully for him his God will.
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What is your opinion on RL’s guilt today?
 
Update!

Thursday, March 17th:
*Re-Trial continues (Day 11) & Jury Deliberations (Day 1)-VERDICT REACHED! (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22 & ended on 3/16/22 with closing arguments. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women. 3/17/22: Deliberations: approximately 6 hours & 30 minutes. Guilty of both charges.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28 to 3/1/22) & Trial Days 1-10 (3/2 & 3/16/22) reference post #131 here:
GUILTY - NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *guilty in 2022*
3/17/22 Thursday, Trial Day 11/Jury Deliberations (Day 1): Judge Miller gets things going, says they'll swear in court officers & do the other procedures before sending the jury off to deliberate in another room. Jurors started deliberations at ~9:15am.
10:00am: The jury has sent the judge a note asking for a PowerPoint presentation from closing arguments. Lawyers are being asked what they think about it. Judge Miller says the PowerPoint they're looking for cannot be submitted to the jury, because they are just demonstrative. Jury continued deliberations at ~10:15am. 4:00pm: Jury has reached a verdict. Guilty in 2nd degree murder & tampering with physical evidence. Sentencing is set for 4/11/22.
 
Monday, April 11th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22 & ended on 3/16/22 with closing arguments. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women. Deliberations: approximately 6 hours & 30 minutes. Guilty of both charges.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28 to 3/1/22) & Trial Days 1-10 (3/2 & 3/16/22) & Jury deliberations Day 1 (3/17/22) reference post #135 here:
GUILTY - NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *guilty in 2022*
3/17/22 Thursday, Trial Day 11/Jury Deliberations (Day 1): Guilty in 2nd degree murder & tampering with physical evidence. Sentencing is set for 4/11/22.
 
Oops - looks like his sentencing date was pushed to May....

Robert Neulander sentencing pushed back to May

April 6, 2022

Robert Neulander will have to wait a bit longer to learn his fate.

The former doctor was found guilty for a second time of killing his wife Leslie during a re-trial held in March.

Neulander was due to be sentenced on April 11, but now that's being pushed back.

His sentencing date is now being delayed to May 2.

 
Monday, May 2nd:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) – NY – Leslie Neulander (61) (Sept. 17, 2012, Dewitt) – *Dr. M. Robert Neulander (63/now 72) (husband) found guilty (4/2/15) of 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Sentenced (7/30/15) to 20 years to life in prison. Wins appeal (6/29/18) for new trial re juror (#12) misconduct. $1M bail, out on bail 7/13/18.
Re-Trial began on 2/28/22 to 3/1/22 with jury selection. Trial & Opening statements began on 3/2/22 & ended on 3/16/22 with closing arguments. Jurors: 8 men & 4 women. Deliberations: approximately 6 hours & 30 minutes. Guilty of both charges.
Court information from 7/10/18 thru 10/18/21 & jury selection Days 1-2 (2/28 to 3/1/22) & Trial Days 1-10 (3/2 & 3/16/22) & Jury deliberations Day 1 (3/17/22) reference post #135 here:
GUILTY - NY - Leslie Neulander, 61, murdered, DeWitt, 17 Sept 2012 *doctor husband arrest *guilty in 2022*
3/17/22 Thursday, Trial Day 11/Jury Deliberations (Day 1): Guilty in 2nd degree murder & tampering with physical evidence. Sentencing is set for 4/11/22.
4/11/22 Update: Sentencing has been reset on 5/2/22.
 
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