GUILTY TX - Michael Swearingin, 32, & Jenna Scott, 28, Temple, Bell County, found deceased, 4 Jan 2019 #2

[Niner]

Hopefully after today or even Friday they have a jury selected. Only need 7 more!

Thursday, March 30th:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 26) (@ 9am CT) - TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK on Jan. 19, 2019) – *Cedric Joseph Marks (44/now 48) (ex bf of Scott’s) arrested (1/8/19) in Kent County, Mich. for a burglary warrant, waived extradition to Texas. *Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & tampering with evidence. $2,016,500 Bond. DA will seek DP. Bond reduction denied (3/30/21). Will be representing himself.
*Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/10/19) with interfering w/emergency call, false report to police officer violating protective order, burglary habitation intend.
*Charged & indicted (3/13/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with 1st degree felony burglary (on 8/21/18 at Scott’s home). $16,500 bond on charges of interference with an emergency call, making a false police report & violation of a protection order, bond for the burglary charge is $250K, the murder of multiple persons is carrying a bond of $1.5 million & $250K. Plead not guilty to all charges.
Trial was set to begin on 2/20/23 with jury selection (could last 3 week). Judge Steven J. Duskie presiding. Representing himself (pro se). As of 3/23/23 48 potential jurors have been selected. 3/27/23: 3 potential jurors selected. 3/28/23: 2 potential jurors selected. Total so far: 53 potential jurors. Need 60.
Court information from 2/3/19 thru 2/9/23 & Jury Selection Days 1 to 22 (2/20 to 3/24/23) reference post #156 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...enna-scott-28-temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-8
3/27/23 Monday, Day 23: 3rd amended disclosure of expert witnesses. 3 jurors selected. Trial continues with jury selection on Tuesday, 3/28/23.
3/28/23 Tuesday, Day 24: 2 potential jurors selected. Pro Se Motion in Limine; sent to Judge for review. Pro Se Order on Motion in Limine; sent to Judge for review. Trial continues with jury selection on Wednesday, 3/29/23.
3/29/23 Wednesday, Day 25: No info yet. Trial continues with jury selection on Thursday, 3/30/23.
*Maya Renee Maxwell – Pretrial hearing on 3/31/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 11/19/20 where charges were dismissed, will testify against Marks.
TN/MN – April Lee Pease (30) (missing Mar. 17, 2009, Bloomington, not found) - *Cedric Joseph Marks (45/now 48) charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder in the abduction & death of April.
*Kellee Kristine Sorensen (34) – charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder. $3K conditional bond. In custody in Washington State.

 

[PommyMommy]

VIDEO: One month into jury selection for capital murder trial against Cedric Marks

At the end of the video the reporter says, "According to the court docket from Wednesday's continued Jury Selection, it says that both sides were given notice for Motions to be heard on Monday."

 

[PommyMommy]

It doesn't look like they've quite made it but ALMOST!

Bell County Odyssey Portal

justice.bellcounty.texas.gov

• 03/29/2023 Judge's Docket Sheet
  Comment: Continue individual voir dire: - #159 - exempt/struck by agreement. - #157 - both sides question; no objections. break -#158 - brief questions, struck for cause by agreement. - #160 - both sides question; def moves to strike for cause, denied. break for lunch - #161 - agreed strike/exempt; travel plans. - #162 - exempt; agreed. - #163 - both sides question; def moves to strike for cause. Denied. - #166 - both sides question; def moves to strike for cause, sustained. - give notice to both sides for motions to be heard on Monday, Apr. 3 - will take up during time when done with jurors. - both sides agree to strike juror #175. ct rep: c. dixon /s/ Steve Duskie
• 03/30/2023 Judge's Docket Sheet
  Comment: Continue individual voir dire: - #169 - exempt, no objections. - #167 - both sides question, no objections. break - #168 - both sides question, def moves to strike for cause, denied. break - #170 - exempt/struck by agreement. break for lunch - #172 - agreed strike. - #174 - residence has changed to Williamson County, disqualified. - #171 - will have to resked. - discussed scheduling - plan on finishing up individual voir dire next week - Panel return on April 10 for brief general voir dire and peremptory strikes, select panel and alternates, release others. - Set JT to start on April 17, swear in, instructions, open and begin evidence. ct rep: c. dixon /s/ Steve Duskie

 

[Niner]

YEA! I guess they are going with 59 potential jurors. Finally! And thank you for posting all those updates!

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 31st:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK 1/9/19) – *Maya Renee Maxwell (26/now 29) (Mark’s GF) arrested (1/11/19) & extradited from MI to TX (1/16/19), charged (1/16/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & 3rd degree tampering or fabricating physical evidence. $750K bond. Bond reduction denied (8/18/20).
Maxwell admitted in an arrest affidavit she took Swearingin’s car and drove it to Austin to hide it, was in the house with Marks when he reportedly killed Swearingin and Scott, drove with him to Oklahoma and was there when the bodies were buried.
Trial was set to begin on 11/15/21 continued no further dates.
Court info from 4/3/19 thru 3/2/22 reference post #81 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-2.577817/page-5
7/22/22 Update: Pretrial hearing was cancelled & reset on 10/28/22. 10/28/22 Update: Motion to withdraw counsel-granted. Next pretrial hearing on 4/7/23 @ 8:30am. 2/9/23 Update: Pretrial hearing has been rescheduled on 3/31/23.
*Cedric Joseph Marks – Trial began with jury selection on 2/21/23 & ongoing. Trial will begin on 4/17/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing was on 11/19/20: charges dismissed will testify against Marks.

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 31st:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 27) (@ 9am CT) - TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK on Jan. 19, 2019) – *Cedric Joseph Marks (44/now 48) (ex bf of Scott’s) arrested (1/8/19) in Kent County, Mich. for a burglary warrant, waived extradition to Texas. *Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & tampering with evidence. $2,016,500 Bond. DA will seek DP. Bond reduction denied (3/30/21). Will be representing himself.
*Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/10/19) with interfering w/emergency call, false report to police officer violating protective order, burglary habitation intend.
*Charged & indicted (3/13/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with 1st degree felony burglary (on 8/21/18 at Scott’s home). $16,500 bond on charges of interference with an emergency call, making a false police report & violation of a protection order, bond for the burglary charge is $250K, the murder of multiple persons is carrying a bond of $1.5 million & $250K. Plead not guilty to all charges.
Trial was set to begin on 2/20/23 with jury selection (could last 3 week). Judge Steven J. Duskie presiding. Representing himself (pro se). As of 3/23/23 48 potential jurors have been selected. 3/27/23: 3 potential jurors selected. 3/28/23: 2 potential jurors selected. 3/29/23: 4 potential jurors selected. 3/30/23: 2 potential jurors selected. Total so far: 59 potential jurors. Need 60.
Trial set to begin on 4/17/23.
Court information from 2/3/19 thru 2/9/23 & Jury Selection Days 1 to 24 (2/20 to 3/29/23) reference post #161 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...enna-scott-28-temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-9
3/29/23 Wednesday, Day 25: 4 potential jurors selected. Trial continues with jury selection on Thursday, 3/30/23.
3/30/23 Thursday, Day 26: 2 potential jurors selected. Motions hearing scheduled on 4/3/23 after jury selection is done. Individual voir dire & peremptory strikes, select panel & alternates on 4/10/23 & jury trial will begin on 4/17/23. Trial continues with jury selection on Friday, 3/31/23.
*Maya Renee Maxwell – Pretrial hearing on 3/31/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 11/19/20 where charges were dismissed, will testify against Marks.
TN/MN – April Lee Pease (30) (missing Mar. 17, 2009, Bloomington, not found) - *Cedric Joseph Marks (45/now 48) charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder in the abduction & death of April.
*Kellee Kristine Sorensen (34) – charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder. $3K conditional bond. In custody in Washington State.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 31, 2023

Date set for Cedric Marks Capital Murder Trial

Bell County (FOX 44/KWKT) — After more than a month of jury selection, the first day of actual testimony in the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial is set for April 17th. Marks is accused of ki…

www.everythinglubbock.com

After more than a month of jury selection, the first day of actual testimony in the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial is set for April 17th.

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During jury selection, Marks and the prosecution interviewed almost 200 potential jury members. They will return to court on April 10th to make their final cuts for the jury and alternates.

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Date set for Cedric Marks capital murder trial

 

[Niner]

MAR 31, 2023

Date set for Cedric Marks Capital Murder Trial

Bell County (FOX 44/KWKT) — After more than a month of jury selection, the first day of actual testimony in the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial is set for April 17th. Marks is accused of ki…

www.everythinglubbock.com

After more than a month of jury selection, the first day of actual testimony in the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial is set for April 17th.

[...]

During jury selection, Marks and the prosecution interviewed almost 200 potential jury members. They will return to court on April 10th to make their final cuts for the jury and alternates.

[...]

Date set for Cedric Marks capital murder trial

and also from the 3/29/23 docket:
give notice to both sides for motions to be heard on Monday, Apr. 3 - will take up during time when done with jurors.

IF that is still on??

 

[Niner]

Oh @PommyMommy - any news yet on Maxwell's next court hearing date?

TIA!

 

[PommyMommy]

Oh @PommyMommy - any news yet on Maxwell's next court hearing date?

TIA!

Bell County Odyssey Portal

justice.bellcounty.texas.gov

MAXWELL, MAYA RENEE

FR80233

TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR

37.09(c)

FR80245

CAPITAL MURDER OF MULTIPLE PERSONS

19.03(a)(7)

05/19/2023 Pre-Trial Hearing
Judicial Officer Duskie, Steven J
Hearing Time 8:30 AM

 

[PommyMommy]

and also from the 3/29/23 docket:
give notice to both sides for motions to be heard on Monday, Apr. 3 - will take up during time when done with jurors.

IF that is still on??

There is nothing that says differently. There are a few entries on 3/31 but they're just more applications for subpoenas. MOO

 

[Niner]

Thank you @PommyMommy for Maxwell's next hearing & I shall leave him on 4/3 for that hearing.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 3rd:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK on Jan. 19, 2019) – *Cedric Joseph Marks (44/now 48) (ex bf of Scott’s) arrested (1/8/19) in Kent County, Mich. for a burglary warrant, waived extradition to Texas. *Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & tampering with evidence. $2,016,500 Bond. DA will seek DP. Bond reduction denied (3/30/21). Will be representing himself.
*Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/10/19) with interfering w/emergency call, false report to police officer violating protective order, burglary habitation intend.
*Charged & indicted (3/13/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with 1st degree felony burglary (on 8/21/18 at Scott’s home). $16,500 bond on charges of interference with an emergency call, making a false police report & violation of a protection order, bond for the burglary charge is $250K, the murder of multiple persons is carrying a bond of $1.5 million & $250K. Plead not guilty to all charges.
Trial began on 2/20/23 with jury selection. Judge Steven J. Duskie presiding. Representing himself (pro se). As of 3/23/23 48 potential jurors have been selected. 3/27/23: 3 potential jurors selected. 3/28/23: 2 potential jurors selected. 3/29/23: 4 potential jurors selected. 3/30/23: 2 potential jurors selected. Total so far: 59 potential jurors. Need 60. Potential jurors return for final individual voir dire on 4/10/23.
Trial set to begin on 4/17/23.
Court information from 2/3/19 thru 2/9/23 & Jury Selection Days 1 to 26 (2/20 to 3/30/23) reference post #166 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...enna-scott-28-temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-9
3/31/23 Friday, Day 27: No info yet.
Motions hearing scheduled on 4/3/23 after jury selection is done. Individual voir dire & peremptory strikes, select panel & alternates on 4/10/23 & jury trial will begin on 4/17/23.
*Maya Renee Maxwell – Pretrial hearing on 5/19/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 11/19/20 where charges were dismissed, will testify against Marks.
TN/MN – April Lee Pease (30) (missing Mar. 17, 2009, Bloomington, not found) - *Cedric Joseph Marks (45/now 48) charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder in the abduction & death of April.
*Kellee Kristine Sorensen (34) – charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder. $3K conditional bond. In custody in Washington State.

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - is there a docket update on what happened on 3/31/23? I do not have that info. I know final jury selection begins on Monday, 4/10/23.

TIA!
and a Happy Easter!

 

[PommyMommy]

Nothing on 3/31 @Niner, other than applications for subpoenas but there are later entries:

Bell County Odyssey Portal

justice.bellcounty.texas.gov

• 04/03/2023 Judge's Docket Sheet
  Comment
  Continuing individual voir dire: Note: - #181 - agreed strike, #184 disqualified. - #177 - both sides question, exempt. - #176 - questions from state; break for judge meeting; resume - continue #176 - both sides complete questions, no objections. - #178 - both sides question, no objections. short break - #179 - both sides question, no objections. lunch break - #180 - exempt, no objections. - #182 - both sides question, no objections. - break - Def motions: - a) motion in limine - preclude and suppress; denied. - b) motion to suppress and in camera; denied. - break - discuss juror #187 - can resked to Apr 6 if possible, neither side objects. - discuss juror #207 - can resked to Apr 4 or 5 if possible. - set PT hearing for Apr 14, 2023 to take up any remaining matters prior to trial (copy provided to both sides in court). - suggest April 12 as date both sides would be able to get into court to see how system works, prep for trial. follow up on this. - break for day. ct rep: c. dixon /s/ Steve Duskie
• 04/04/2023 Letter
  Comment
  LETTER TO STATE AND DEFENDANT FROM COURT COORDINATOR REGARDING COURT DATE; CC MAIL
• 04/04/2023 Judge's Docket Sheet
  Comment
  Continue individual voir dire: - #185 - both sides question, no objections. break - #186 - both sides question, def moves to strike for cause, sustained. break - #188 - both sides question, state moves to strike for cause, sustained. break - #189 - both sides question, no objections. ct rep for today to this point, Gayla May break for lunch - hereafter ct rep for day is Betty Young. - #190 - both sides question; no objections. break - #192 - excused by agreement, travel/vacation during trial dates. - #191 - both sides question, no objections. - discuss housekeeping. This concludes individual voir dire. - will take up motions in limine on monday the 10th at 830 before general voir dire and peremptory strikes. - Mr. Marks makes verbal request for findings of facts and conclusions of law re: his DNA motion which was denied on April 3, 2023. /s/ Steve Duskie

Happy Easter to you too!

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 10th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) & Final Jury Selection begins (@ 9am CT) - TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK on Jan. 19, 2019) – *Cedric Joseph Marks (44/now 48) (ex bf of Scott’s) arrested (1/8/19) in Kent County, Mich. for a burglary warrant, waived extradition to Texas. *Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & tampering with evidence. $2,016,500 Bond. DA will seek DP. Bond reduction denied (3/30/21). Will be representing himself.
*Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/10/19) with interfering w/emergency call, false report to police officer violating protective order, burglary habitation intend.
*Charged & indicted (3/13/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with 1st degree felony burglary (on 8/21/18 at Scott’s home). $16,500 bond on charges of interference with an emergency call, making a false police report & violation of a protection order, bond for the burglary charge is $250K, the murder of multiple persons is carrying a bond of $1.5 million & $250K. Plead not guilty to all charges.
Trial was set to begin on 2/20/23 with jury selection (could last 3 week). Judge Steven J. Duskie presiding. Representing himself (pro se). As of 3/23/23 48 potential jurors have been selected. 3/27/23: 3 potential jurors selected. 3/28/23: 2 potential jurors selected. 3/29/23: 4 potential jurors selected. 3/30/23: 2 potential jurors selected. 4/3/23: 4 potential jurors. 4/4/23: 6 potential jurors. Total so far: 69 potential jurors. Potential jurors return for final individual voir dire on 4/10/23 after motions in limine hearing.
Trial set to begin on 4/17/23.
Court information from 2/3/19 thru 2/9/23 & Jury Selection Days 1 to 26 (2/20 to 3/30/23) reference post #173 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...enna-scott-28-temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-9
3/31/23 Friday: Motions hearing scheduled on 4/3/23 after jury selection is done. Individual voir dire & peremptory strikes, select panel & alternates on 4/10/23 & jury trial will begin on 4/17/23.
4/3/23 Monday, Day 28: 4 potential jurors selected. Defense motions: - a) motion in limine - preclude & suppress-denied. - b) motion to suppress & in camera-denied. Set pretrial hearing on 4/14/23 to take up any remaining matters prior to trial. Suggest 4/12/23 as date both sides would be able to get into court to see how system works, prep for trial. Follow up on this. 4/4/23: Letter to State & defendant from Court coordinator regarding court date. Jury selection continues on 4/4/23.
4/4/23 Tuesday, Day 29: Continue individual voir dire: 6 potential jurors selected. This concludes individual voir dire. Will take up motions in limine on Monday, 4/10/23 at 8:30am before general voir dire & peremptory strikes. Mr. Marks makes verbal request for findings of facts & conclusions of law re: his DNA motion which was denied on 4/3/23.
*Maya Renee Maxwell – Pretrial hearing on 5/19/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 11/19/20 where charges were dismissed, will testify against Marks.
TN/MN – April Lee Pease (30) (missing Mar. 17, 2009, Bloomington, not found) - *Cedric Joseph Marks (45/now 48) charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder in the abduction & death of April.
*Kellee Kristine Sorensen (34) – charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder. $3K conditional bond. In custody in Washington State.

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - any news on this - from above 4/3/23 entry:

set PT hearing for Apr 14, 2023 to take up any remaining matters prior to trial (copy provided to both sides in court). - suggest April 12 as date both sides would be able to get into court to see how system works, prep for trial. follow up on this.

Whether the hearing will be on 4/12 or 4/14? TIA!

 

[PommyMommy]

@PommyMommy - any news on this - from above 4/3/23 entry:

set PT hearing for Apr 14, 2023 to take up any remaining matters prior to trial (copy provided to both sides in court). - suggest April 12 as date both sides would be able to get into court to see how system works, prep for trial. follow up on this.

Whether the hearing will be on 4/12 or 4/14? TIA!

Nope. Just subpoena's.

• 04/05/2023 Application for Subpoena
• 04/06/2023 Subpoena
  Comment CLERK'S COPY
• 04/06/2023 Subpoena
  Unserved
  Anticipated Server Private Server
  Anticipated Method In Person
  
  

  Bell County Odyssey Portal

  justice.bellcounty.texas.gov

 

[Niner]

Nope. Just subpoena's.

• 04/05/2023 Application for Subpoena
• 04/06/2023 Subpoena
  Comment CLERK'S COPY
• 04/06/2023 Subpoena
  Unserved
  Anticipated Server Private Server
  Anticipated Method In Person
  
  

  Bell County Odyssey Portal

  justice.bellcounty.texas.gov

Okay - thanks! I shall go ahead & put him on 4/12 - for pretrial hearing.

 

[Niner]

Maybe today....

Wednesday, April 12th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX – Michael Lee Swearingin (32) & Jenna Kay Scott (28) (Jan. 4, 2019, Temple; found in Clearview, OK on Jan. 19, 2019) – *Cedric Joseph Marks (44/now 48) (ex bf of Scott’s) arrested (1/8/19) in Kent County, Mich. for a burglary warrant, waived extradition to Texas. *Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with capital murder of multiple persons & tampering with evidence. $2,016,500 Bond. DA will seek DP. Bond reduction denied (3/30/21). Will be representing himself.
*Charged (2/4/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/10/19) with interfering w/emergency call, false report to police officer violating protective order, burglary habitation intend.
*Charged & indicted (3/13/19) & arraigned (4/26/19) with 1st degree felony burglary (on 8/21/18 at Scott’s home). $16,500 bond on charges of interference with an emergency call, making a false police report & violation of a protection order, bond for the burglary charge is $250K, the murder of multiple persons is carrying a bond of $1.5 million & $250K. Plead not guilty to all charges.
Trial was set to begin on 2/20/23 with jury selection (could last 3 week). Judge Steven J. Duskie presiding. Representing himself (pro se). From 3/27/23 to 4/4/23 a total of 69 potential jurors selected. Final individual voir dire on 4/10/23.
Trial set to begin on 4/17/23.
Court information from 2/3/19 thru 2/9/23 & Jury Selection Days 1 to 29 (2/20 to 4/4/23) reference post #176 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...enna-scott-28-temple-bell-county-4-jan-2019-9
4/5/23: Application for subpoena. Anticipated server private server; anticipated method in person. 4/6/23: Subpoena-unserved.
4/10/23 Monday, Day 30: Motions in limine. No info on motions hearing. Pretrial hearing on 4/12/23 or it could be on 4/14/23. No info on voir dire for today.
*Maya Renee Maxwell – Pretrial hearing on 5/19/23.
*Ginell Marie McDonough – 1/31/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 11/19/20 where charges were dismissed, will testify against Marks.
TN/MN – April Lee Pease (30) (missing Mar. 17, 2009, Bloomington, not found) - *Cedric Joseph Marks (45/now 48) charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder in the abduction & death of April.
*Kellee Kristine Sorensen (34) – charged (3/16/20) with 2nd degree murder. $3K conditional bond. In custody in Washington State.