GUILTY TX - Kayla Gomez-Orozco, 10, Bullard, 1 Nov 2016 #2 *Arrest*

[watergirl62]

KAYLA GOMEZ MURDER TRIAL
http://www.bullardnews.com/stories/kayla-gomez-murder-trial,119963

The trial of the suspect accused of kidnapping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in the city of Bullard in November 2016 could be rescheduled to a later date due to a delay in DNA testing.
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Addressing the court, Smith County District Attorney Matt Bingham said that there was a delay in the results of DNA testing from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s DNA analysis.
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Currently, the next pre-trial date in the Zavala- Garcia trial is slated for Thursday, Jan. 4. According to Skeen, a motion for continuance may be requested by either the State or the defense to change the date of the upcoming pre-trial hearing or the start of the trial, currently scheduled for Monday, March 19.
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Zavala-Garcia remains inside of the Smith County Jail charged with one count of Capital Murder with a $10 million bond and an Immigration Detainer, according to Smith County Jail Records.

more from link:

Previously, Bingham had hoped all items sent to DPS for DNA testing would be completed at the end of December. However, he informed Judge Skeen that testing, including items such as hair, fibers, soil, and pollen, now should be completed at the end of January 2018.

According to Skeen, DPS works on all types of cases across the state of Texas and performs forensic analysis, while prioritizing evidence quickly for capital murder trials in which the State of Texas is seeking the death penalty.

Bingham and the Smith County Attorney’s Office announced in April that the death penalty would be sought in Zavala-Garcia’s trial.

He also said that the DPS crime lab has moved the Zavala-Garcia DNA testing to the front of the list, citing that forensic scientists are working hard to complete the testing.


DNA ETA is end of January.

:waiting: *waits*

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

I have always loved this photo of Kayla. Such a beautiful young girl on the verge of becoming a young woman. So very sad that she’s no longer on this earth.

 

[Niner]

Capital murder trial postponed for man accused of killing Kayla Gomez-Orozco
http://www.cbs19.tv/news/capital-mu...used-of-killing-kayla-gomez-orozco-/504797517

The March 2018 trial for the man accused of killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco has been postponed because of delays in DNA testing.

Judge Jack Skeen said he would issue a new scheduling order Thursday afternoon in the capital murder trial of Gustavo Zavala-Garcia. He outlined the updated schedule saying the court would summon a central jury panel for Aug. 30, 2018, and start individual questioning of each potential juror on Sept. 10. Presentation of evidence would begin Oct. 8.

 

[Niner]

Of course that article didn't say if the pretrial hearing for 1/18 is still good. I'll just keep it on my list, just in case!

 

[Spellbound]

Always postponing of trials frustrates me for the families. Just pray they get it right.

 

[Samaritan]

Bingham is on his way out. He isn't seeking re-election as DA, so his term is up at the end of this year. Let's hope he gets his act together here and sees that justice is done.

 

[watergirl62]

Niner:
In his rescheduling of the trial’s events, Skeen has announced a total of 10 additional pre-trial hearings, in which the defendant, defense counsel, and the State’s counsel must be present in court in person. Dates scheduled for pre-trial hearings for Zavala-Garcia include Wednesday, Feb. 21; Wednesday, March 21; Thursday, April 26; Thursday, May 31; Thursday, June 21; Thursday, July 26; Thursday, Aug. 9; Thursday, Aug. 23; Wednesday, Aug. 29; and Thursday, Oct. 4.

According to the document pertaining to trial events, Judge Skeen and the 241st District Court will entertain a written plea agreement in Zavala-Garcia’s case if returned to the staff of the court on or before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 26.

Much more at link:

http://www.bullardnews.com/stories/kayla-gomez-murder-trial,120791

 

[Niner]

Watergirl!! Thanks a bunch!!! :wave:

 

[roadrunnermt]

Watergirl!! Thanks a bunch!!! :wave:

Bump

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[Niner]

Wednesday, March 21st:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - TX - Kayla Gomez Orozco (10) (Nov. 1, 2016) - Gustavo Zavala-Garcia (24) charged with capital murder. DA will seek the DP. Held on $10M bond & Immigration Detainer.
Additional pretrial hearings, in which the defendant, defense counsel, and the State’s counsel must be present in court in person. Dates scheduled for pretrial hearings for Zavala-Garcia include Thursday, April 26; Thursday, May 31; Thursday, June 21; Thursday, July 26; Thursday, Aug. 9; Thursday, Aug. 23; Wednesday, Aug. 29; and Thursday, Oct. 4. According to the document pertaining to trial events, Judge Skeen and the 241st District Court will entertain a written plea agreement in Zavala-Garcia’s case if returned to the staff of the court on or before
9 a.m. Thursday, July 26. Jury selection is currently scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, as all parties concerned in the case will appear before the Court for Qualification of the Venire Panel and the Court’s Voir Dire. Additionally, individual voir dire in the trial is slated for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, with the docket call and trial scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

 

[Niner]

Couldn't find anything that happened yesterday, so I guess next hearing will be April 26th.

 

[0101ABA]

Smith County judge: Court will not grant request for continuance in Kayla Gomez case

During Wednesday's pre-trial hearing for the man accused in the death of 10-year-old Kayla Gomez Orozco, a Smith County judge said the court will not grant the motion for continuance requested by the defense.

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During the hearing, Skeen said that he is looking at a trial start date in late October.

 

[neesaki]

I wonder if this psychopath realizes he’s being given more time and consideration than he gave to poor little Kayla.

 

[Niner]

another article:

https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/c...cle_8f08bb0e-382c-11e8-8a52-0b009c01bead.html

The capital murder trial for the man accused of killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco will follow the current scheduling order set by the court and begin in October (8), 2018, despite an unopposed motion to postpone it.

Judge Jack Skeen of the 241st District Court said in a pretrial hearing Wednesday he will not sign the defense's motion for continuance, which is unopposed by the state, until he hears if the additional DNA testing is needed.
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Wednesday's pretrial hearing for Zavala-Garcia, 26, included testimony from Kristen Cossota with the Texas Department of Public Safety lab.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, April 26th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - TX - Kayla Gomez Orozco (10) (Nov. 1, 2016) - Gustavo Zavala-Garcia (24) charged with capital murder. DA will seek the DP. Held on $10M bond & Immigration Detainer.
Additional pre-trial hearings, in which the defendant, defense counsel, and the State’s counsel must be present in court in person. Dates scheduled for pre-trial hearings for Zavala-Garcia include 5/31/18, 6/21/18, 7/26/18, 8/9/18, 8/23/18, 8/29/18 & 10/4/18. According to the document pertaining to trial events, Judge Skeen and the 241st District Court will entertain a written plea agreement in Zavala-Garcia’s case if returned to the staff of the court on or before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 26. Jury selection is currently scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, as all parties concerned in the case will appear before the Court for Qualification of the Venire Panel and the Court’s Voir Dire. Additionally, individual voir dire in the trial is slated for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, with the docket call and trial scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 8.
Today's hearing: DPS will provide another update on forensic testing. DPS will also let the court know if the DNA testing is necessary.

 

[Niner]

Court to decide on further DNA testing in next pre-trial hearing for Kayla Gomez-Orozco case
http://www.kltv.com/story/38048952/...pre-trial-hearing-for-kayla-gomez-orozco-case

SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
The court will continue on schedule in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl from Tyler.
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At the last pre-trial hearing, Smith County Judge Jack Skeen said the court would not grant a motion for continuance.

The purpose of today's pre-trial hearing was to receive an update about the trace evidence examination. DPS forensic chemist Amber Moss provided the update.
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Judge Skeen said that the court will continue on its current schedule. The next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for May 10th at 9 a.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to decide which items will need further DNA testing.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 10th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - Kayla Gomez Orozco (10) (Nov. 1, 2016) - Gustavo Zavala-Garcia (24) charged with capital murder. DA will seek the DP. Held on $10M bond & Immigration Detainer.
Additional pre-trial hearings, in which the defendant, defense counsel, and the State’s counsel must be present in court in person. Dates scheduled for pre-trial hearings for Zavala-Garcia include 5/31/18, 6/21/18, 7/26/18, 8/9/18, 8/23/18, 8/29/18 & 10/4/18. According to the document pertaining to trial events, Judge Skeen and the 241st District Court will entertain a written plea agreement in Zavala-Garcia’s case if returned to the staff of the court on or before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 26. Jury selection is currently scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, as all parties concerned in the case will appear before the Court for Qualification of the Venire Panel and the Court’s Voir Dire. Additionally, individual voir dire in the trial is slated for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, with the docket call and trial scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 8.
The purpose of the hearing today will be to decide which items will need further DNA testing.

 

[Niner]

Lawyers come to agreement on additional evidence to be tested in capital murder case
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/l...e-tested-in-capital-murder-case/501-550874243

Gustavo Zavala-Garcia, the man accused of killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco in November 2016, was back in court Thursday morning as lawyers on both sides of his capital murder case discuss evidence testing.

The defense and state told the court they'd come to an agreement on what additional evidence will be tested.
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District Attorney Matt Bingham said he would rather err on the side of caution to have the items tested.

"This is not a decision we took lightly. We want this case tried," Bingham said. "It's our duty to seek justice and do the right thing."

A Department of Public Safety evidence analyst said he would need 60 days to go through the 10 clothing items from the victim and suspect. He started the process but will need another 53 days, he said.

The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for July 12, and 241st District Court Judge Jack Skeen said he would know then whether the scheduling order would need to be altered.

Skeen has indicated he intends to keep the case on the current scheduling order, but would need to know if DNA testing would affect the trial beginning in October.

 

[mpnola]

Lawyers come to agreement on additional evidence to be tested in capital murder case
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/l...e-tested-in-capital-murder-case/501-550874243

Gustavo Zavala-Garcia, the man accused of killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco in November 2016, was back in court Thursday morning as lawyers on both sides of his capital murder case discuss evidence testing.

The defense and state told the court they'd come to an agreement on what additional evidence will be tested.
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District Attorney Matt Bingham said he would rather err on the side of caution to have the items tested.

"This is not a decision we took lightly. We want this case tried," Bingham said. "It's our duty to seek justice and do the right thing."

A Department of Public Safety evidence analyst said he would need 60 days to go through the 10 clothing items from the victim and suspect. He started the process but will need another 53 days, he said.

The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for July 12, and 241st District Court Judge Jack Skeen said he would know then whether the scheduling order would need to be altered.

Skeen has indicated he intends to keep the case on the current scheduling order, but would need to know if DNA testing would affect the trial beginning in October.

This happened in 2016!!! And they are just starting to talk about dna testing? Come on now. This case makes me so angry. Ts time to move so justice can be served for this sweet little girl, who was just going to church and playing with babies.

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[Niner]

I know it surprised me that the DNA hasn't been tested either!! I mean come on - 2 years!!!

:gaah:

I hate when cases like this drag on and on....

:judge: JUSTICE for KAYLA!