Two men face murder trials for deaths of pregnant wives

The Argus ^ | Feb 6 2004 | Amelia Hansen

[Velveeta]

Source was Court TV report. Heard it again a few minutes ago, trial starts this week Wednesday.

Buckle up!

[runningbear]

just talked to work "I T" member...states that it was someone with cell phone passing by on the street, and not to worry about it, hacking.... Told me further about some stories, such as people's webcams broadcasting all of a sudden in someone's TV....and other funny stories of all the world of electronics gizmo's we are accommodating ourselves with. ;o)

[runningbear]

thanks

Peterson Judge Orders Witness List Sealed

Peterson Judge Orders Witness List Sealed

Monday, February 09, 2004

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — The judge presiding over Scott Peterson's (search) double-murder trial has ordered witness lists and the names of potential jurors to remain confidential, despite a plea from a media attorney that the names be released to the public.

At a hearing Monday, Judge Alfred A. Delucchi (search) told attorneys he wants the jury selection process to begin in two weeks. Prosecutors have already developed a questionnaire to screen potential jurors, which they have shared with Mark Geragos (search), Peterson's lead defense attorney.

Delucci ruled that the voir dire process, in which potential jurors are queried by lawyers to detect bias before they are selected for trial, will be open to media coverage under the condition that the potential jurors' names not be released.

Another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, where lawyers will review a motion concerning the global positioning device (search) that police placed on Peterson's truck in order to track his movements before his arrest last spring.........

[runningbear]

Peterson lawyer seeks trial immediately

Peterson lawyer seeks trial immediately Monday,
February 9, 2004 Posted: 2:18 PM EST (1918 GMT)

Mark Geragos, who is defending Scott Peterson, is also leading the defense for Michael Jackson.

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REDWOOD CITY, California (CNN) -- The parties in the Scott Peterson double murder trial were in court Monday to consider a number of issues, including sequestering the jury.

Reports from the courtroom indicate the defense favors that move, while the prosecution opposes.

With estimates the trial could last more than six months, sequestering a jury could cost more than $1 million, officials said.

Judge Alfred Delucchi said he would begin Wednesday to hear arguments about the admissibility of certain evidence in the trial, with jury selection to begin in two weeks.

Late Thursday, defense attorney Mark Geragos filed notice that he is ready to proceed "immediately."

In a brief notice filed by fax with San Mateo Superior Court, Geragos stated, "Please take notice that Mr. Peterson's counsel, Mark J. Geragos, is not currently engaged in trial before any court and is prepared to proceed to trial immediately."

Last month, Geragos had sought a delay until February 17, citing other cases, but last week he amended his request to one week.

The high-profile defense attorney is involved in at least three other cases, including a murder trial in southern California and singer Michael Jackson's defense against charges of committing lewd acts upon a child.

[Jackie-O]

Wasn't the language barrier the pits? It's frustrating enough having the problem alone??

[Canadian Outrage]

I discovered that baby monitors do the same thing. When I was babysitting my first grandson in a different house, every time I set the monitor up in my bedroom, we could hear a couple fighting and vulgar language and little kids in the background and the whole bit. I have no idea which house it was but it was very interesting, to the say the least.

[Canadian Outrage]

LOL - that's what puppies do.

[Canadian Outrage]

Geez in answer to your post #39 - Geragos is looking for a Jury with Peterson's morals - NONE!! May the Judge make quick work of this nonsense.

[alexandria]

Someone in your area has a CB pushing a GOOD signal. It happens to me when my neighbor keys his up. As a matter of fact it even halts my wireless mouse while he's talking.

[Canadian Outrage]

Wish we could "tap" into Gerago's cell phone!! LOL I'll bet that would be interesting!

[alexandria]

I still have a scanner that picks up alot of cell phone activity in the 800hrz range. problem is you'd have a hard time picking up the right scumbag

[Canadian Outrage]

True!

[runningbear]

yep.. makes you want to hang up! ;o)

[runningbear]

LOL... at first that is what I thought... But oh well, just keep monitoring it.... lol..

[Yaelle]

San Mateo Prison Guard's Note To Self: If Inmate Peterson is wielding a gun, sniff it for a minty fresh scent before opening cell.

[Devil_Anse]

ROFLMAO!!!

(Love that minty fresh scent!)

[Yaelle]

What do you all know about the movie coming up on Friday? Do they hint at Scott's guilt? Are they allowed to show a "murder scene" if he is only alleged to be the killer? Is it a campy charade or do they try to get close to the case as "we" know it from the media? And is the guy who played Mr. Wilson on Dennis the Menace playing Geragos?

[Devil_Anse]

Looks like a good site; I've bookmarked it to read later b/c I'm betting those people are fans of the great Ed Wood!

When we went to see the Johnny Depp movie about Ed, we were the only 2 people in the theater. We know another couple who also went, and they were the only 2 people in the theater THAT time. How tragic that we couldn't have been in the theater all at once... we could have done fun things like tell them, "Shhh! Please be quiet so we can hear!"

[Devil_Anse]

A MISTRIAL?? Sheesh!

I don't even know what to say...

[Devil_Anse]

That is a fascinating story, Spunky! I love weird stuff like that!

When you started talking about a black and white TV, I got all Twilight Zone-ish... I remember reading one of those books about "uncanny phenomena"... it was called "Strangely Enough." It had one article about how TV signals (this was in the early days of TV) would spin out in space and later appear inexplicably on someone's TV. I wish I remembered more about the article. But I do remember that someone would be watching TV, and they would suddenly pick up a signal of some broadcast that was long over and done with. Not the same thing as what you and RB described, but just as weird!

Oh, more along the lines of what happened to you, I was told by a sheriff's deputy here that he and his partner were once sitting on top of a mountain, and they started getting radio signals referring to a unit number that was the same as their own. Long story short, some other police hundreds of miles to the north were broadcasting THEIR signals, and somehow these guys were picking it up!