Verdict watch - GUILTY

[anais2005]

ready for when they begin on Monday

[bworthington]

I can't wait till Monday. I hope we have a verdit quickly! I am in Knoxville and have been watching it loyaly online. But can someone tell me if it will be on "In Session" at any point?If so, when?? I figured they would already be covering it...
Hollie and Billy

[Survivor]

I can't wait till Monday. I hope we have a verdit quickly! I am in Knoxville and have been watching it loyaly online. But can someone tell me if it will be on "In Session" at any point?If so, when?? I figured they would already be covering it...
Hollie and Billy

I did read online that Insession(CTV), was there filming the trial. My only guess is that maybe they will play it "live"(canned) maybe just before Cobbins brother Davidsons trial on Sept 21st. This is only my take on it. Why else would court tv be filming and not showing it LIVE all last week. I know they were already showing the Castillo trial live, so maybe it was a scheduling problem.:unsure:

[anais2005]

reading some articles about Davidson appears there is a different pros in his case - Leland Price will pros him,

it also appears that Coleman was the one offered LWOP in exchange for her testifying against the others, so they were willing to take the DP off the table for her, no info about when she was offered the deal or what discussions took place

[Pozie]

I did read online that Insession(CTV), was there filming the trial. My only guess is that maybe they will play it "live"(canned) maybe just before Cobbins brother Davidsons trial on Sept 21st. This is only my take on it. Why else would court tv be filming and not showing it LIVE all last week. I know they were already showing the Castillo trial live, so maybe it was a scheduling problem.:unsure:

I'm thinking that maybe they didn't show it live because they knew it would be very graphic, and they would have to edit the heck out of it before broadcasting it on tv.

[Survivor]

I'm thinking that maybe they didn't show it live because they knew it would be very graphic, and they would have to edit the heck out of it before broadcasting it on tv.

Yes it very well could be that as well. A lot of graphic testimony.

[kattitude]

The jury will start deliberating in about 30 minutes.

I'm hoping they will have a verdict by the end of the day. If not today, then tomorrow, due to all the charges. Cobbins hung himself when he took the stand Saturday.

[kattitude]

In 30 minutes, the judge is going to hear victim impact statements and approve them or not. This means that when/if Cobbins is found guilty, he will have to hear them twice. Good! He needs to hear what these families have went through because of him.

[Survivor]

In 30 minutes, the judge is going to hear victim impact statements and approve them or not. This means that when/if Cobbins is found guilty, he will have to hear them twice. Good! He needs to hear what these families have went through because of him.

Mornin!! Do you know if the PRE- hearing of impact statements will be LIVE?

I agree, Cobbins is done. I read Davidsons interegation yesterday, and the whole bunch I hope rots!

[wnb]

In 30 minutes, the judge is going to hear victim impact statements and approve them or not. This means that when/if Cobbins is found guilty, he will have to hear them twice. Good! He needs to hear what these families have went through because of him.

The judge's decision to sever the cases into four seperate trials made it far more difficult. The suspects don't even pretend not to have been present at the crime. Despite this, each can now blame the others who are not in the courtroom. This is in addition to the parents having to hear the same horrific testimony four times, maybe more if there is a hung jury on the murder charges at one of the trials.

[anais2005]

In 30 minutes, the judge is going to hear victim impact statements and approve them or not. This means that when/if Cobbins is found guilty, he will have to hear them twice. Good! He needs to hear what these families have went through because of him.

thanks for the update, I am sure they are going to be very emotional

[Roux]

Mornin!! Do you know if the PRE- hearing of impact statements will be LIVE?

I agree, Cobbins is done. I read Davidsons interegation yesterday, and the whole bunch I hope rots!

From what I heard them say. it's my understanding the impact statements will begin at 10 (Eastern time).

[Survivor]

From what I heard them say. it's my understanding the impact statements will begin at 10 (Eastern time).

Thanks Roux! The King trial starts live at 10am as well.

[Survivor]

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

It's LIVE NOW!

[Survivor]

Morning all! Hoping for a guilty verdict on all counts!!!! Only a few minutes before the impact statements. I don't know how those parents can deal with this. :sad:

What is the King trial about?

iT'S just starting now as well....


http://www.cnn.com/live/

Death penalty trial of a murdered detective's daughter, mother of 2 children.

[wnb]

This judge does some strange things. Or, is it common to have the victim impact statements tried out before the jury even comes back with a verdict?

[ExArkie]

This judge does some strange things. Or, is it common to have the victim impact statements tried out before the jury even comes back with a verdict?

I don't know if it is common - but, this is the saddest thing I can remember - I do not believe I could do it.

[anais2005]

His sister just heartbreaking, Channons dad up now

[Nova]

Don't know if anyone is watching ... but this is absolutely heartwrenching :sad:

[cog1]

Morning All,

This is so heartbreaking. I came into work without make up today knowing I would cry over this.

My heart breaks for these family's and friends!

[RayStar]

Don't know if anyone is watching ... but this is absolutely heartwrenching :sad:Yes it is.

[Motomom]

Got up just in time. This is heartbreaking. I hope a guilty verdict comes down swiftly.

[Motomom]

WHY are they allowing that <insertnameofyourchoice> to hide his face??? He should have been made to sit there with his face showing.. a coward all the way through. It makes me sick!!

[anais2005]

Channons mum and dad gave such moving testimony about there daughter, Cobbins can't even look up, has his face covered by his hands,

[Nova]

So Cobbins hangs his head in shame ... YEAH to late for that, fake remorse crap. Channon's dad looks like he is ready to pounce any moment ... this has really taken a toll on these families, understandably.

[ExArkie]

I do know one thing - If I had anything at all to do with raising any of these monsters, I would hide in shame! In fact, I do not believe I could live with it.

[Motomom]

I do know one thing - If I had anything at all to do with raising any of these monsters, I would hide in shame! In fact, I do not believe I could live with it.

Have any of their families shown up in court?

[cog1]

Does anyone have info on the jury and why some were replaced?

TIA

[Survivor]

Those poor people. Their pain is so evident.

Heart wrenching. This is the first time I have had tears run down my cheeks since my mom died 4yrs ago. I don't know how they are living this hell. Justice cannot come swift enough for this COWARD and his devils spawn.

:rose:for the families

[kattitude]

I have been sitting here bawling my eyes out. I live just right outside of Knoxville and this has been all over the news since it happened. People felt like Channon and Chris were a part of their own family. This has shook up the eastern part the state.

I have no doubt in my mind that the fine people from Nashville, who traveled to Knoxville will come back with nothing other than a guilty verdict.

God bless Channon and Chris. They deserved so much more. God bless their families. May he give them strength to endure the next trials that are coming up.

[kattitude]

Does anyone have info on the jury and why some were replaced?

TIA

One juror was excused due to a previous rape she had endured. Bless her heart.

[cog1]

They weren't replaced. The three alternates were named and separated from the prime jury. I think that's standard procedure.

Thanks, guess I read that wrong.

[cog1]

One juror was excused due to a previous rape she had endured. Bless her heart.

Oh poor thing! That must have been horrible for her!

[cog1]

You would think in a case like this that type of information would be gleened during the jury selection process. Poor woman.

That is what I thought but then I wonder if she thought she could handle it but it became to much.

Poor women!

[kattitude]

You would think in a case like this that type of information would be gleened during the jury selection process. Poor woman.

I believe that it was, but the lady stated that it would not impair her ability to be a juror. After seeing the photos of Channon and Chris's injuries, that is when she stated that she could no longer be a juror because of her previous situation.

I bawl every time I think of Channon's father saying that Channon was proud of the fact that she was saving herself for her future husband. My God, those poor parents.

[RayStar]

WHY are they allowing that <insertnameofyourchoice> to hide his face??? He should have been made to sit there with his face showing.. a coward all the way through. It makes me sick!!
YES, I agree. His ears should have amplified ear pieces inserted and his eyelids taped wide open with both hand cuffed behind his back.

[Survivor]

For you and your family on the loss of your mom:rose:

Thank you so much Iluvmypom. I think the horror of these deaths, made me somehow come to realize, just how fortunate I am. My mom died peacefully with my daughter and I by her side. She was not a victim of animals such as we are witnessing here. The pain of knowing that poor Channon died of unspeakable acts in a rundown dirty old house filled with venom and hate and no doubt knowing she was gonna die at their hands. Her dad says that she believed in God. I pray that He was able to mentally remove her , in prayer, to a unfeeling state.

[Search4U]

YES, I agree. His ears should have amplified ear pieces inserted and his eyelids taped wide open with both hand cuffed behind his back.


I AGREE!! Totally disrepectful. At this time he should be so respectful to these families no matter what. If I was representing him, I would have insisted he remove his hand from his face. I am sooo pissed off!

[kattitude]

I have a feeling that when Mr. Christian gives his victim impact statement, when the jury does find Cobbins guilty, I just have a feeling that Mr Christian will blow his top. He did so well today, and it just ripped broke my heart listening to him. He is so full of rage and it shows on his face. I don't think he will be able to contain himself and rightfully so.

I just can't stress enough, God bless the families. Even if you aren't a religious person, please say a prayer for them for God to provide them the strength that they will all need.

[trigger]

I couldn't watch it this morning. I took my dog for a walk instead. Just got back. Whats going on now? Everyone just left the courtroom?

[Nova]

with everyone here and ALL posts upthread.

Hoping for SWIFT justice and this jury is NOT out very long. This guy is an animal, just one of a pack of animals. I'm hoping these families can maintain the strength, dignity and courage to make it through the future trials, I'm sure they will.

Justice for Channon and Chris :rose:

[Roux]

I couldn't watch it this morning. I took my dog for a walk instead. Just got back. Whats going on now? Everyone just left the courtroom?

Jury is deliberating so we're now just waiting.

Parents gave impact statements. It was a proffer so defense could object to anything they had to say. The statements will be offered again after verdict.

[Motomom]

I believe that it was, but the lady stated that it would not impair her ability to be a juror. After seeing the photos of Channon and Chris's injuries, that is when she stated that she could no longer be a juror because of her previous situation.

I bawl every time I think of Channon's father saying that Channon was proud of the fact that she was saving herself for her future husband. My God, those poor parents.

I was just getting ready to ask about that. I thought Channon's father said that. There are just no words..no words, at the same time, so many things I could say in regards to this. Makes me that much sicker, makes me that much angrier.

[trigger]

Jury is deliberating so we're now just waiting.

Parents gave impact statements. It was a proffer so defense could object to anything they had to say. The statements will be offered again after verdict.

Ok. Thank you so much..

[Motomom]

I have a feeling that when Mr. Christian gives his victim impact statement, when the jury does find Cobbins guilty, I just have a feeling that Mr Christian will blow his top. He did so well today, and it just ripped broke my heart listening to him. He is so full of rage and it shows on his face. I don't think he will be able to contain himself and rightfully so.

I just can't stress enough, God bless the families. Even if you aren't a religious person, please say a prayer for them for God to provide them the strength that they will all need.

Is there anything else the father will be allowed to say? When they show clips of the dahmer trial, we always see the one sister freak out (tears me up everytime I see that raw pain). Will he be allowed to say anything to this cobbins?

[PerneciaJane]

Jury is deliberating so we're now just waiting.

Parents gave impact statements. It was a proffer so defense could object to anything they had to say. The statements will be offered again after verdict.

I find it strange that the defendant can object to how the family of the victim feels and can object to their impact statements. Somehow this just doesn't sound right.
:thumbdown:

[Dogmatic]

Is there anyone out there that can answer these questions before verdict:

1. Who is "Hodge" that Cobbins kept referring to?

2. What time did Chris drop his friend off at the birthday party?

3. Why did the friends go looking for Chris and Channon at 11:30?

[Motomom]

And again, I don't know how the families get through this. Knowing what happened to their children. I can't imagine them ever having normal thoughts in their heads. I woke up the other morning thinking of Channon and Chris and what they endured. It was the first thought I had and I only watched the trial. The horror the family must live in day in and day out is just too much.

[kattitude]

Is there anything else the father will be allowed to say? When they show clips of the dahmer trial, we always see the one sister freak out (tears me up everytime I see that raw pain). Will he be allowed to say anything to this cobbins?

I don't believe so. This is the reason why the judge needed to approve the impact statements. But like I said, I just have a feeling that Mr. Christian will say more when it comes time. His emotions will take him over. I just pray for his strength not to blow his top.

And I agree, Cobbins should have looked them all in the eye and gave them the courtesy of that. Then again, he is an animal so I wouldn't expect nothing less from him. I do think his attorneys need to tell him that he needs to not cover his face. But on the same hand, he testified against their advise, so at this point, I am sure they just want this to be over so they can wash their hands of him.

[kattitude]

Is there anyone out there that can answer these questions before verdict:

1. Who is "Hodge" that Cobbins kept referring to?

2. What time did Chris drop his friend off at the birthday party?

3. Why did the friends go looking for Chris and Channon at 11:30?

Saturday, the prosecutor asked Cobbins what was Mr. Newsom's first name. He couldn't remember it and then said "Hodge". That is the reason why Chris' sister called Cobbins, "Hodge Cobbins'.

Not sure about the 2nd question, but your third question...their friends were waiting on them to arrive at the party and they never showed up.
So the friends went back to the apartment to look for them. Channon had stayed there while her fiends left, waiting on Chris to pick her up so they could both go to the party.

[Search4U]

Will the Jury being viewing the victim impact statements while deliburating?

[Motomom]

Saturday, the prosecutor asked Cobbins what was Mr. Newsom's first name. He couldn't remember it and then said "Hodge". That is the reason why Chris' sister called Cobbins, "Hodge Cobbins'.

Not sure about the 2nd question, but your third question...their friends were waiting on them to arrive at the party and they never showed up.
So the friends went back to the apartment to look for them. Channon had stayed there while her fiends left, waiting on Chris to pick her up so they could both go to the party.

And how could he not know their names?? How?? What did he think if he didn't know their names, that would kind of place him farther from the crime? I don't get it. OR is it just one more way to disrepect Channon and Chris?

I've been thinking alot about the DP verses Life for this guy.. if he gets the DP (which I'm all for) then he suffers so little.. however..he gets life.. and the big boys will be taking care of him IMO..I'm really torn on which would be more fitting for him.

[Roux]

Will the Jury being viewing the victim impact statements while deliburating?

I think the jury will not hear the impact statements until after a verdict has been reached.

[Roux]

I know what you mean. It's hard to choose which is worse. How does TN execute people? Electric chair, needle?

Sometimes I'm ambivalent about the death penalty but in certain cases it is warranted. I think Cobbins should receive the death penalty due to the heinous nature of this crime. Life WOP just would not send the right message.

[kattitude]

And how could he not know their names?? How?? What did he think if he didn't know their names, that would kind of place him farther from the crime? I don't get it. OR is it just one more way to disrepect Channon and Chris?

I've been thinking alot about the DP verses Life for this guy.. if he gets the DP (which I'm all for) then he suffers so little.. however..he gets life.. and the big boys will be taking care of him IMO..I'm really torn on which would be more fitting for him.

Bingo! His not even knowing their names was just another slap to these families. And I am sure that influenced the jury as well.

Like you, I'm not sure what kind of punishment he should get either. Tn use to have the electric chair, Old Sparky, but was changed to lethal injection. (of course, if you were found guilty of a federal crime before 1998, then you still have the choice of the electic chair or lethal injection)

I don't want my tax dollars going toward keeping this piece of trash alive for the next 50 plus years. But lethal injection is too good for him.
I believe the Bubba's in prison will take care of him though. This is why he was crying on the interviews with the detectives. He knows he doesn't have a chance in prison. I just hate it for him. :glare:

Of course, this is all JMO.

[kattitude]

As for Cobbins brother, Lemaricus Davidson, his trial is scheduled for September. His attorney has filed to delay the trial, so the search warrant can be reviewed again. The search warrant was not signed on the first page by the officer, the officer said he printed the search warrant out on the wrong size of paper and did not have a place to sign it at the bottom.

I hope to God this does not effect the whole thing. If the judge throws the search warrant out, then none of what was found in the house can be used against Davidson. That includes Channon's body.

[logbump]

Yikes, Kat!:scared:

[grammaw]

Here I am,waiting on pins and needles,why so long,seems pretty cut and dried,but they do have a lot of charges,huh?

[Motomom]

As for Cobbins brother, Lemaricus Davidson, his trial is scheduled for September. His attorney has filed to delay the trial, so the search warrant can be reviewed again. The search warrant was not signed on the first page by the officer, the officer said he printed the search warrant out on the wrong size of paper and did not have a place to sign it at the bottom.

I hope to God this does not effect the whole thing. If the judge throws the search warrant out, then none of what was found in the house can be used against Davidson. That includes Channon's body.

How can that be? Then what happens in regards to Channon? She never gets justice? They move ahead as if her body wasn't found? I'm sure they aren't going to let that happen..I pray that they don't.
Not being snippy to you katt.. rereading makes it sound like I am. I just don't understand what they do if that's the case.

[Motomom]

Here I am,waiting on pins and needles,why so long,seems pretty cut and dried,but they do have a lot of charges,huh?

That's what I'm chalking it up to.. over 40 some charges right. No way can a jury find this guy innocent IMO.. It's just lots of paperwork imo

[logbump]

Jurors took lunch break about noon local time.

[kindeekat]

Jury is deliberating so we're now just waiting.

Parents gave impact statements. It was a proffer so defense could object to anything they had to say. The statements will be offered again after verdict.



Do you mean the DEFENSE made them get up and do a practice round so THEY could object?

I am steaming mad at that. That is sickening.

[kindeekat]

Jurors took lunch break about noon local time.



Hi Logbump, LTNS! Is there always a live feed on the jury box or is this new? I am really hoping for a swift verdict in this one. I can't imagine the jury will be out longer than it takes to say "guilty" x 12 x 38

[Nova]

Just got back from errands ... what an EMOTIONAL morning.

I'm feeling confident this jury will be back by days end with a GUILTY verdict, as was said before probably the most time consuming is all the charges and paperwork.

As far as DP or LWOP ... I'm of the "eye for an eye" mentality ... I wish these animals would be subject to the same pain and horror they inflicted upon their victims. I know as a society we are supposed to be more civil, politically correct, blah, blah, blah ... BUT this is truly how I feel about these animals.

Sorry for rant ... this case really got to me.

[logbump]

Hi back Kindee! I just hopped over here after hearing of the jury box shot. No idea why. Go here for updates.
https://twitter.com/jamiescoop

[iluvmua]

I feel for Chris & Channon's friends and families, but also to the Prosecution that has to defend these low life thugs. ( unfortunately, someone has to defend these guys).

[Survivor]

Refreshing the blank screen 10mins ago and seeing the Jury booth got my heart racing! Sorry Kindee if it's a false call, but the screen had been black after the Judge heard the impact statements! I want JUSTICE soooooo bad in this case!:cursing:

[kindeekat]

oh cool, good, I can't imagine this will be a long deliberation.

Thanks you guys for the updates and links. Mucho appreciated

[kattitude]

How can that be? Then what happens in regards to Channon? She never gets justice? They move ahead as if her body wasn't found? I'm sure they aren't going to let that happen..I pray that they don't.
Not being snippy to you katt.. rereading makes it sound like I am. I just don't understand what they do if that's the case.

I'm as baffled about it as you. Something so stupid like that could very well mean that nothing in that house can be introduced as evidence. It just makes me sick.

Also, Davidson's attorney wants the arrest warrant reviewed. Something about when officers went to pick up Davidson, they were to pick him up for a warrant for failure to appear for driving on a suspended license. When the officers went to the house, the officers did not have a copy of the warrant for the failure to appear. :rolleyes:


Also, during Eric Boyd's trial, Davidson's girlfriend, Daphne, testified that Channon was forced to shoot and kill Chris. She also said that she knew about Chris's murder a day before Channon was found.
This girl needs to be charged. She's just as bad as the rest of them. She may not have killed or raped them, but she lied to officers and did nothing to let police know about the murder.

UGH This is so frustrating and these parents will probably never know the truth. All of them have a different story to cover their own butts.

IMO

[aubrey04]

Sometimes I'm ambivalent about the death penalty but in certain cases it is warranted. I think Cobbins should receive the death penalty due to the heinous nature of this crime. Life WOP just would not send the right message.

I agree with you. If anyone deserves the DP, it is someone like Cobbins.. I am not a fan of just doling it out for every murderer and only agree with its use in the most egregious of cases that involve rape, torture and/or child abuse, etc.

This crime was WAY past anything human and these animals shouldn't be treated as human, imo.

what a scumbag.

[ExArkie]

The King case which IS is now going to show live just reminds me that these creatures/monsters come in all shapes, sizes and colors! These kind of things are so frightening and sad!:sad: The difference with this case is that in King only one person is involved - in this one, there are just so many evil and uncaring people!!

[Motomom]

I'm as baffled about it as you. Something so stupid like that could very well mean that nothing in that house can be introduced as evidence. It just makes me sick.

Also, Davidson's attorney wants the arrest warrant reviewed. Something about when officers went to pick up Davidson, they were to pick him up for a warrant for failure to appear for driving on a suspended license. When the officers went to the house, the officers did not have a copy of the warrant for the failure to appear. :rolleyes:


Also, during Eric Boyd's trial, Davidson's girlfriend, Daphne, testified that Channon was forced to shoot and kill Chris. She also said that she knew about Chris's murder a day before Channon was found.
This girl needs to be charged. She's just as bad as the rest of them. She may not have killed or raped them, but she lied to officers and did nothing to let police know about the murder.

UGH This is so frustrating and these parents will probably never know the truth. All of them have a different story to cover their own butts.

IMO

I didn't know Daphne said that. I didn't follow boyds trial and if I were the families, I'd be scared for when he gets out. I read how he tantalized them during the trial. I don't understand why he only got 18 yrs..but again, I didn't follow it. So Daphne knew about Chris being dead and did nothing? What exactly was Boyd's part in this? If anyone feels like explaining while we wait for the guilty verdict to come down. Does anyone think that's true, that Channon was forced to kill Chris??? I googled the other day to find the rumors put out by apparent hate groups against this young couple.. I'm surprised that father has not taken justice into his own hands yet.. and I know I know.. some say he'd end up away for life, but I for one would give him a thumbs up and find it to be justifiable homocide.. Maybe the wrong attitude but this man will never have peace again in his life.. he touches me more than the others because I can't imagine a father having to see those photos and know what happened to his little girl. I feel for them all and my heart breaks for them and they are all very strong people.. I hope one day they can smile again..but I"m sure that is a very long time coming.. When her mother said she would never be the mother of the bride, that just killed me.. I have 2 girls and.. its just horrible.. this case has touched so many people.

[aubrey04]

Also, during Eric Boyd's trial, Davidson's girlfriend, Daphne, testified that Channon was forced to shoot and kill Chris. She also said that she knew about Chris's murder a day before Channon was found.
This girl needs to be charged. She's just as bad as the rest of them. She may not have killed or raped them, but she lied to officers and did nothing to let police know about the murder.

UGH This is so frustrating and these parents will probably never know the truth. All of them have a different story to cover their own butts.

IMO

I agree and I think during the trial... the defense was so busy trying to paint Davidson as a bad dude --- that he didn't worry about all the conflicting statements Daphne has given... so a lot of people who are unfamiliar with the case might feel sorry for her after her performance on the stand... with that meek little voice..

Wowzers... her online persona much different than her real-life persona.. I have a feeling the online persona is much closer to who she really is -- considering the types of guys she dates.

I don't think she was correct about channon being forced to shoot Chris though.. That is horrifying to think about.. gah.

[jakee]

I didn't know Daphne said that about Channon either as I didn't follow or even know about this horror until this trial.

[kattitude]

I didn't know Daphne said that. I didn't follow boyds trial and if I were the families, I'd be scared for when he gets out. I read how he tantalized them during the trial. I don't understand why he only got 18 yrs..but again, I didn't follow it. So Daphne knew about Chris being dead and did nothing? What exactly was Boyd's part in this? If anyone feels like explaining while we wait for the guilty verdict to come down. Does anyone think that's true, that Channon was forced to kill Chris??? I googled the other day to find the rumors put out by apparent hate groups against this young couple.. I'm surprised that father has not taken justice into his own hands yet.. and I know I know.. some say he'd end up away for life, but I for one would give him a thumbs up and find it to be justifiable homocide.. Maybe the wrong attitude but this man will never have peace again in his life.. he touches me more than the others because I can't imagine a father having to see those photos and know what happened to his little girl. I feel for them all and my heart breaks for them and they are all very strong people.. I hope one day they can smile again..but I"m sure that is a very long time coming.. When her mother said she would never be the mother of the bride, that just killed me.. I have 2 girls and.. its just horrible.. this case has touched so many people.

I didn't follow Boyd's trial either. I did find a link on WBIR that explained the stuff about Daphne. UPDATED: Davidson girlfriend says Christian forced to kill Newsom (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=56630)

I don't believe anything she says. She's trash. She would have to be to have a drug dealing felon as her boyfriend...imo

I've read the rumors on the internet and Gary Christian said that most of what's on these kind of sites are false. White supremests showed up in Knoxville several times over this. I don't think this was a racial hate crime. I think they were just out to carjack and rob someone, anyone, and it went from there. They are filthy animals. Davidson had already robbed several places before this happened. After he robbed Pizza Hut, he took the money he got and blew it on drugs staying high.

This site gives a detail of everything about this case, from the beginning.
If any of you read any of this, click the 'previous' button to go to the next set of news articles.
Start from the bottom to the top.

WBIR.com Search (http://search.wbir.com/sp?&skin=&keywords=Channon+Christian&aff=1101&start=101)

[Motomom]

I didn't follow Boyd's trial either. I did find a link on WBIR that explained the stuff about Daphne. UPDATED: Davidson girlfriend says Christian forced to kill Newsom (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=56630)

I don't believe anything she says. She's trash. She would have to be to have a drug dealing felon as her boyfriend...imo

I've read the rumors on the internet and Gary Christian said that most of what's on these kind of sites are false. White supremests showed up in Knoxville several times over this. I don't think this was a racial hate crime. I think they were just out to carjack and rob someone, anyone, and it went from there. They are filthy animals. Davidson had already robbed several places before this happened. After he robbed Pizza Hut, he took the money he got and blew it on drugs staying high.

This site gives a detail of everything about this case, from the beginning.
If any of you read any of this, click the 'previous' button to go to the next set of news articles.
Start from the bottom to the top.

WBIR.com Search (http://search.wbir.com/sp?&skin=&keywords=Channon+Christian&aff=1101&start=101)

Thank you for the link. While it may have originated as a car jacking, I believe when they put those two in the truck and took them to their house, it ended the carjacking.. To me it wasn't a carjacking gone awry at all. I do believe it ended up being a hate crime against..what was it that was said.. rich white kids.. Yeah, that made it a hatecrime to me and I have no doubt that if the races were reversed, we'd all be just as sick and heartbroken for the families..only we'd be following the trial of a hate crime.. but that's strickly MO.

[Mandysmom]

I've been checking in and hoping to see the verdict is in. Such an awfully long time for the families to have to wait. :sad:

Their victim impact statements were so heartbreaking, I believe there was much more they wanted to say, but weren't allowed to.

[Survivor]

I've been checking in and hoping to see the verdict is in. Such an awfully long time for the families to have to wait. :sad:

Their victim impact statements were so heartbreaking, I believe there was much more they wanted to say, but weren't allowed to.

I have heard them doing sound checks there in the Courtroom, so maybe they all believe as we do that a Verdict will be today.<fingers crossed>

[kattitude]

Thank you for the link. While it may have originated as a car jacking, I believe when they put those two in the truck and took them to their house, it ended the carjacking.. To me it wasn't a carjacking gone awry at all. I do believe it ended up being a hate crime against..what was it that was said.. rich white kids.. Yeah, that made it a hatecrime to me and I have no doubt that if the races were reversed, we'd all be just as sick and heartbroken for the families..only we'd be following the trial of a hate crime.. but that's strickly MO.

Now that you've said it that way, I tend to agree. I don't think it was a hate crime while the carjacking was going on, but yes, I do agree that it turned into that most likely. These thugs are just that, thugs. One is a convicted felon...he had been in prison in Memphis for, of all things, carjacking!

It just kills me about Gary Christian's statement. Channon was proud of the fact that she was saving herself for her future husband. He said that, stared at Cobbins, and I just bawled.

You hear of crimes similar to this all the time. This one has absolutely broke my heart. These were good kids. They would have accomplished a lot in their lives. And these thugs took that away from them. I'm just heartbroken. I can not imagine what these families and their friends have been through. It has been so hard to hear about this on the news every night for the past 2 and a half years. Most of the time I just had to turn away and not listen. But Channon and Chris's story needs to be told. People need to know what happened to them and these thugs need to be brought to justice.

As far as Eric Boyd goes, I think he had more to do with this than what he said. Why else would he hide out with Davidson if he did nothing wrong? He most definitely did more than just hide Davidson. He just got lucky because police couldn't get evidence on him for the crime.

What gets me through is knowing that Eric Boyd is spending his time being someone's wife in prison.

IMO MOO IMHO

[Details]

Do you mean the DEFENSE made them get up and do a practice round so THEY could object?

I am steaming mad at that. That is sickening.Yes - but look at it from the other side. IF a victim was going to say something the defense could legitimately object to - better to have that in a practice round, so the REAL statement in front of the jury can go uninterrupted.

[Survivor]

Yes - but look at it from the other side. IF a victim was going to say something the defense could legitimately object to - better to have that in a practice round, so the REAL statement in front of the jury can go uninterrupted.

I am hoping, just for Gary Christians sake, that he will at least be able to vent out some of that anger in him. It is gonna kill him, the pent up stress and anger, and maybe between the GUILTY verdict and a NON-violent rant, he can find a smidgen of peace. The hate is making him another victim of Cobbins, and his family needs him now the most.

[kindeekat]

Yes - but look at it from the other side. IF a victim was going to say something the defense could legitimately object to - better to have that in a practice round, so the REAL statement in front of the jury can go uninterrupted.



After he is convicted what could they POSSIBLY say that would be harmful to his case? I think they could do anything but physically beat the snot out of him and the defense wouldn't have a thing to say about it.

And making the parents do this TWICE because the defense wants ANYTHING makes no sense to me. Practice round? Never seen it before in my life.

[Survivor]

After he is convicted what could they POSSIBLY say that would be harmful to his case? I think they could do anything but physically beat the snot out of him and the defense wouldn't have a thing to say about it.

And making the parents do this TWICE because the defense wants ANYTHING makes no sense to me. Practice round? Never seen it before in my life.

I do remember a trial, (Cody Posey) is what keeps coming to my mind, that the Judge wanted the Impact statements given to him for a "pre-read". It was awhile back, so don't quote me, but I do remember the pre-read, which at the time I thought, just because they are written, doesn't mean the victims family is gonna adhere to it! :rolleyes:

[Survivor]

Just posted on Twitter!....

jamiescoop
We are apparently going to have motion hearing today in related case of Lemaricis Davidson, Cobbins brother #c-n
2 minutes ago from txt


...thats all it says, I will post if more details become available!

[grammaw]

I've been checking in and hoping to see the verdict is in. Such an awfully long time for the families to have to wait. :sad:

Their victim impact statements were so heartbreaking, I believe there was much more they wanted to say, but weren't allowed to.

When was the victims impact statement read?I surely missed that!Darn!

[Survivor]

When was the victims impact statement read?I surely missed that!Darn!

It's OK gramma, they will be read again after the GUILTY verdict. The Judge said the Defense wanted to hear them before they were read in open court. Strange but true!

[grammaw]

Now that you've said it that way, I tend to agree. I don't think it was a hate crime while the carjacking was going on, but yes, I do agree that it turned into that most likely. These thugs are just that, thugs. One is a convicted felon...he had been in prison in Memphis for, of all things, carjacking!

It just kills me about Gary Christian's statement. Channon was proud of the fact that she was saving herself for her future husband. He said that, stared at Cobbins, and I just bawled.

You hear of crimes similar to this all the time. This one has absolutely broke my heart. These were good kids. They would have accomplished a lot in their lives. And these thugs took that away from them. I'm just heartbroken. I can not imagine what these families and their friends have been through. It has been so hard to hear about this on the news every night for the past 2 and a half years. Most of the time I just had to turn away and not listen. But Channon and Chris's story needs to be told. People need to know what happened to them and these thugs need to be brought to justice.

As far as Eric Boyd goes, I think he had more to do with this than what he said. Why else would he hide out with Davidson if he did nothing wrong? He most definitely did more than just hide Davidson. He just got lucky because police couldn't get evidence on him for the crime.

What gets me through is knowing that Eric Boyd is spending his time being someone's wife in prison.

IMO MOO IMHO
I hope he is somebody's wife in there,because I think he's that kind anyhow,but also so many of them are probably his "Homies"

[grammaw]

It's OK gramma, they will be read again after the GUILTY verdict. The Judge said the Defense wanted to hear them before they were read in open court. Strange but true!

Thank you,but were they read in the final phase today,or what.I can't wait to hear them,I hope they were as harsh as they could possibly be for this judge,BTW,I'm sure not happy with this "grumpy"lookin' judge.MOO,of course

[Motomom]

After he is convicted what could they POSSIBLY say that would be harmful to his case? I think they could do anything but physically beat the snot out of him and the defense wouldn't have a thing to say about it.

And making the parents do this TWICE because the defense wants ANYTHING makes no sense to me. Practice round? Never seen it before in my life.

Who decides on the penalty here when we get a guilty verdict? Does the jury or judge decide? I know it is different state to state.

[Details]

After he is convicted what could they POSSIBLY say that would be harmful to his case? I think they could do anything but physically beat the snot out of him and the defense wouldn't have a thing to say about it.

And making the parents do this TWICE because the defense wants ANYTHING makes no sense to me. Practice round? Never seen it before in my life.After he is convicted, there is still the matter of the punishment. They can say plenty no doubt (and hopefully) to push for the DP rather than LWOP. Some of it might be something the defense can legitimately object to - I don't know what the rules are - and if so - far better that those objections are registered before the real thing.

What they could say - "That scum over there is the sole person responsible for my daughter's death, he deserves to die"; "On his MySpace, he's laughing at the jury - make him pay" - I don't know what the rules are, but there generally are some. They can say anything they'd like about what wonderful people this scum participated in killing and torturing. And probably almost anything about what he did, particularly in this case where so much is admitted to. But I think there are lines.

I don't much like it - but I suspect the prosecution could have stopped it if they'd wanted - it's in their best interests to have the impact statements go through without objections, and in the defenses's interests to not look like scum by interrupting them.

[Survivor]

Thank you,but were they read in the final phase today,or what.I can't wait to hear them,I hope they were as harsh as they could possibly be for this judge,BTW,I'm sure not happy with this "grumpy"lookin' judge.MOO,of course

They were read this morning after the Jury went to deliberate. Cobbins had his head bowed with a hand covering his face:cursing:

[cog1]

Just posted on Twitter!....

jamiescoop
We are apparently going to have motion hearing today in related case of Lemaricis Davidson, Cobbins brother #c-n
2 minutes ago from txt



...thats all it says, I will post if more details become available!

What does that mean, do you know?

TIA oh, I see a few of the security I guess you call them sitting in the juror chairs on the live stream.

[kattitude]

Just posted on Twitter!....

jamiescoop
We are apparently going to have motion hearing today in related case of Lemaricis Davidson, Cobbins brother #c-n
2 minutes ago from txt


...thats all it says, I will post if more details become available!

The motion is about the search warrant issue.

This is her twitter update. She is a reporter for WBIR

wbirymartinez: Christian and Newsom families will be back in court for a motions hearing for Lemaricus Davidson. Davidson continues search warrant fight.
August 24, 2009 02:06:33 pm

[anais2005]

Who decides on the penalty here when we get a guilty verdict? Does the jury or judge decide? I know it is different state to state.

depends what he is convicted of, the jury decide DP if he gets found guilty of murder, but if he is convicted of other crimes and not murder I think it will be the judge

and I see Davidsons attys are still trying to get the judge to exclude some of the evidence from his trial, hopefully will soon be his day in court, he shouldn't be very hard to convict imo

[Survivor]

Is Davidson hearing in this Courtroom? Quite a few people walking around now. Soundman is back checking as well.

[in4infor]

Verdict Forms the jury is looking at.

http://wate.images.worldnow.com/images/incoming/news/VerdictformsforLetalvisCobbins.pdf

[kattitude]

Is Davidson hearing in this Courtroom? Quite a few people walking around now. Soundman is back checking as well.

I believe that it will be.

[Mandysmom]

After he is convicted what could they POSSIBLY say that would be harmful to his case? I think they could do anything but physically beat the snot out of him and the defense wouldn't have a thing to say about it.

And making the parents do this TWICE because the defense wants ANYTHING makes no sense to me. Practice round? Never seen it before in my life.

I have never seen anything like that before either. A victim's impact statement is the only time that they get to vent out some of their anger and grief to the court.

I've seen a lot of them and didn't understand having to have it pre approved by the defense before.

:cursing:

[kattitude]

Davidson is in court.

[grammaw]

They were read this morning after the Jury went to deliberate. Cobbins had his head bowed with a hand covering his face:cursing:

Thank You,Survivor,I appreciate that very much,I imagine he did have his face covered,BUT,too late!!!

[Motomom]

Court is in session.. davidson

[Survivor]

davidson is in court.

thanks KATT!!

[Mandysmom]

depends what he is convicted of, the jury decide DP if he gets found guilty of murder, but if he is convicted of other crimes and not murder I think it will be the judge

and I see Davidsons attys are still trying to get the judge to exclude some of the evidence from his trial, hopefully will soon be his day in court, he shouldn't be very hard to convict imo

Where I live, Alabama, the jury recommends the sentence, the judge can either go with them or not.

I don't know about Tn. but if it's the same as ours, the judge usually goes with the jury recommendations.

[grammaw]

Davidson is in court.

Is that live?And on what site,please

[Survivor]

Is that live?And on what site,please

LIVE...
http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

[Details]

Can't watch - please post anything that happens?

[kattitude]

Yes it is live. It is on the same link as Cobbins.

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

His attorney's do not want a change of venue and want the jurors to be from Knoxville. The judge strongly advises against that.

[grammaw]

LIVE...
http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

Thanks Again!!

[logbump]

Def. doesn't want change of venue!:confused:

[grammie/va]

I feel so sorry for the parents, they are in so much pain and it is very sad.

[kattitude]

Def. doesn't want change of venue!:confused:

I think it's strategy. For appeals.

Did the judge just say it's on the docket for Sept 21?

[jakee]

Did "Slim" plead guilty to the rape charges already like Cobbins did? Or is he saying she offered sex to him too? :cursing:

[kindeekat]

Def. doesn't want change of venue!:confused:




hmmmmmmmm That is kind of troubling. Maybe they think a local jury like Cobbins got is going to set them free? Maybe they think another locale might be TOUGHER on him? Wow.

[Motomom]

I have to say that i really don't understand what is taking this jury this long. I'm hoping it is the paperwork and not their decision. IF they had any doubt that he was more involved, all they need to think about is what the prosecuter said to him.. if only his DNA was in her mouth.. nobody else would have cared enough to bleach it out. Not sure if his was the only one but it makes sense.

[Survivor]

The parents are once again in the Courtroom! God be with them for the remainder of these trials!:rose:

[Details]

Yes it is live. It is on the same link as Cobbins.

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

His attorney's do not want a change of venue and want the jurors to be from Knoxville. The judge strongly advises against that.I think they're hoping for a fellow thug to end up on the jury. Not a friend, but someone with the same mindset of taking what you want, and that others not of their gang are not human. A feeble hope - that type doesn't care about doing their duty - but the only hope they have.

[anais2005]

so looks loike they will begin to try to seat a jury for the Davidson trial, finally the trials seem to be moving forward,

[logbump]

More ways to delay, delay, delay, IMO.

[Details]

I have to say that i really don't understand what is taking this jury this long. I'm hoping it is the paperwork and not their decision. IF they had any doubt that he was more involved, all they need to think about is what the prosecuter said to him.. if only his DNA was in her mouth.. nobody else would have cared enough to bleach it out. Not sure if his was the only one but it makes sense.In many other cases, cases that seem as open and shut as this one - the jury still takes a bunch of time. They're sentencing someone to death, or LWOP. They're saying who is responsible for rape, torture, and murder of two wonderful people. This is not the time to go fast, this is the time to go slow, and get it all perfectly right. Many juries review the entire case, all the evidence, all their notes, even if pretty sure the guy is guilty, to be sure they didn't miss anything.

I've seen many cases like this, where the jury takes some time - and people freak out watching the case - then the guilty verdict comes in, after a bunch of worry and frustration and such. Give them their time - nearly every time, it comes out right.

[kattitude]

Did "Slim" plead guilty to the rape charges already like Cobbins did? Or is he saying she offered sex to him too? :cursing:

Not that I've heard. He pled not guilty to all of it.
I guess he expects everyone to believe that his dna floated over to the bodies. :rolleyes:

imo

[Cornblossom]

Live NOWChristian and Newsom families will be back in court for a motions hearing for Lemaricus Davidson. Davidson continues search warrant fight.Davidson's motions hearing begins. Judge says he is concerned about finding a Knox County jury for Davidson's trial.



http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

[kattitude]

Awe, he doesn't want to be there in the morning. UGH I think he should have to be there every time! But that's just my opinion.

Just looking at him terrifies me.

[kattitude]

It must be torture for the families to be in the same room with these animals.

I was just thinking that. The families have had to see both of them today.

[Motomom]

What exactly was the hearing about? Just jury selection? I thought it was about the search warrant. I think I didn't pay attention good enough.

[Details]

I think it's both.

[Survivor]

Is anyone aware of just how late the Jurors are allowed to deliberate?

[PerneciaJane]

d I have no doubt that if the races were reversed, we'd all be just as sick and heartbroken for the families..only we'd be following the trial of a hate crime.. but that's strickly MO.

I totally agree and there would also be threats of what would happen if the "white" criminals did not get the DP. JMHO

[Pozie]

Don't know if this has been posted before. If so, sorry for repeating it. After reading the verdict forms for Cobbins, I think I see where Cobbins got the name "Hodge" for Chris Newsom. Apparently,Chris' full name is Hugh Christopher Newsom. "Hugh" isn't pronounced "Hodge" where I come from, but . . . just sayin'.

[kattitude]

Hate to talk about another case in this thread, but if you are following the Casey Anthony case, I posted a link to wftv in the links thread, where an inmate has wrote a letter to Jose Baez stating that he knows who killed Caylee Marie and Casey is not that person.

I apologize for not staying on topic.

Ok, back on topic...

I know there are a lot of things that need to be gone over, but these delays are ridiculous. These families have waited over 2 and a half years for justice. These trials need to be on the ball so that these families can have justice. Of course, these thugs have all the time in the world so they aren't in any hurry.

Justice is long overdue.

[kattitude]

Is anyone aware of just how late the Jurors are allowed to deliberate?

Not real sure on that. They are deliberating at the hotel.

I pray for a verdict before the end of the day. It's already 15 till 4:00 Knoxville time.

It took 8 hours for a verdict in Boyd's case.

[Survivor]

Not real sure on that. They are deliberating at the hotel.

I pray for a verdict before the end of the day. It's already 15 till 4:00 Knoxville time.

It took 8 hours for a verdict in Boyd's case.

Thanks Katt. Real life has hit me and I have to go watch my granddaughter. I am truly surprised at no verdict as yet. Just goes to show eh?! We can't count our chickens.....

[Survivor]

I just noticed that there are people sitting in the back of the Courtroom in the shadows! I hope I don't miss a live verdict!

[cog1]

I just noticed that there are people sitting in the back of the Courtroom in the shadows! I hope I don't miss a live verdict!

Do they have to stay there in case a verdict is reached? Praying for good news soon. I do know this is a lot for the jury to process and go through so I am praying for them as well!!

[kattitude]

I'm watching Live at 5 on WBIR on tv...local news.

They are talking about it right now, showing Cobbins covering his face. Showing Gary Christians impact statement.
If there is a verdict between now (3:00) and and 5:30 my time (I'm central, Knoxville is eastern time), it will be announced and I'll try to let everyone know.

[kattitude]

Update: Judge encourages Davidson to seek outside jury (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=96871&provider=rss)

[Details]

They're doing all they can to delay, because once the thug gets to jail, he's never leaving it. These are his last days of freedom.

Unfortunately - it is part of our justice system, and for good reason. IPUG means they cannot treat him as guilty until he is proven so (and there have been enough cases where there were mistakes to make this very necessary). Delays are needed for real reasons in some cases, as well as for pure delay.

Anything I can think of we can do to these thugs won't work because the laws have to be applied fairly, and so any change we wouldn't want applied to - let's say - Michael Crowe (arrested, charged, for his sisters murder after a false confession was pressured out of him - proven false by DNA) - we can't do to these thugs.


Except maybe one thing.... I was thinking - what if we said no bail, no release, for people on trial for a major felony (major violent crimes only), IFF they have a criminal record of past violent crime. Some of your rights can be suspended with a felony conviction - maybe your right to have bail granted if you are not a flight risk could be one of those rights...

[Pinetree]

Who is Rome?

[Pinetree]

Jury done for the day?

[jakee]

Who is Rome?

Rome is Cobbins.

I think if I read the twitter correctly, jury wants to quit for the day.

[in4infor]

Who is Rome?


Cobbins nickname

[Dogmatic]

Don't know if this has been posted before. If so, sorry for repeating it. After reading the verdict forms for Cobbins, I think I see where Cobbins got the name "Hodge" for Chris Newsom. Apparently,Chris' full name is Hugh Christopher Newsom. "Hugh" isn't pronounced "Hodge" where I come from, but . . . just sayin'.

Meaning Cobbins looked at the drivers license belonging to Chris?

Just another nail in the coffin.

[Dogmatic]

Cobbins nickname


and/or street name

These people are scary

[kattitude]

Jury done for the day?

Yes, the jury is done for the day and will start back in the morning.

[Survivor]

Yes, the jury is done for the day and will start back in the morning.

Thanks Katt. Just got home with my granddaughter. Wonder what the issue is in the deliberation room?? God, to be a fly eh?! See everyone in the am I guess!

[grammaw]

Rome is Cobbins.

I think if I read the twitter correctly, jury wants to quit for the day.

Jakee,my twitters are pretty slow updating,I must be following the wrong "Twittess"Can I say that?

[PerneciaJane]

See you all tomorrow.

[Pozie]

Cobbins nickname

Short for "Romeo" IIRC from the trial. :glare:

[jakee]

Jakee,my twitters are pretty slow updating,I must be following the wrong "Twittess"Can I say that?

LOL Twittess. I think that sounds ok. :biggrin: Easier to say than Twitterer. Or is a twitter person called a Tweeter?

Hoping the jury comes to a conclusion tomorrow. I guess they didn't even have any questions today either or we would have heard about it from the Tweeter, correct?

[wnb]

The jury has over 60 pages of charges to consider and has to decide on each of them before coming back with a verdict.

[aproudmom]

I have to say that i really don't understand what is taking this jury this long. I'm hoping it is the paperwork and not their decision. IF they had any doubt that he was more involved, all they need to think about is what the prosecuter said to him.. if only his DNA was in her mouth.. nobody else would have cared enough to bleach it out. Not sure if his was the only one but it makes sense.

I thought we would have a quick one but lets just pray it is all the evidence and charges they have to go through..

[aproudmom]

Hate to talk about another case in this thread, but if you are following the Casey Anthony case, I posted a link to wftv in the links thread, where an inmate has wrote a letter to Jose Baez stating that he knows who killed Caylee Marie and Casey is not that person.

I apologize for not staying on topic.

Ok, back on topic...

I know there are a lot of things that need to be gone over, but these delays are ridiculous. These families have waited over 2 and a half years for justice. These trials need to be on the ball so that these families can have justice. Of course, these thugs have all the time in the world so they aren't in any hurry.

Justice is long overdue.
OMG THANKS

And agree it is time for Justice in this case I feel so bad for the families having to go over this 3 more times..:crying:

[Survivor]

I'm off to work but I just spotted this "tweet" for this morning....

wbirymartinez: Waiting for signs of the jury's arrival. Expected to start deliberating at 8am.
August 25, 2009 08:02:56 am

Let Justice shine through today

:rose:The Families

[anais2005]

I would not be at all suprised if we don't see a verdict till Friday, they have about 40 charges, 12 people to decide guilt or not guilty on every one,

so I think they will be in for the long haul,

meanwhile Davidsons trial begins to move forward with discussions on jury questionaire, and then they begin jury selection

[aubrey04]

Have you guys seen this picture? I love it! Prosecutor Takisha Fitzgerald is kneeling down by Chris and Channon's parents.. She seems like she has a lot of passion for victims... I love prosecutors like that.

http://www.knoxnews.com/photos/galleries/2009/aug/24/jury-deliberations-letalvis-cobbins-trial---saturd/13519/

[Mandysmom]

Thanks for that link, Aubrey. Those pictures are so incredibly sad.

The pain on the families' faces is palpable.

:sad:

[aubrey04]

I would not be at all suprised if we don't see a verdict till Friday, they have about 40 charges, 12 people to decide guilt or not guilty on every one,

so I think they will be in for the long haul,

meanwhile Davidsons trial begins to move forward with discussions on jury questionaire, and then they begin jury selection

Yes, I agree. 40 charges is an incredible amount to decide upon.

I worry about the felony murder charge. I feel very strongly that he is guilty of felony murder, but after reading a few comments on the local news sites -- I see some people claim the prosecution didn't prove it.. They're not the majority - only a few people posted that, but still... that worries me.

I hope I am just being paranoid though.. I feel strongly that Cobbins is guilty of murder & should be convicted accordingly.

Davidson was the ringleader, but I think Cobbins was the second in charge in this massacre.

imo

[anais2005]

Yes, I agree. 40 charges is an incredible amount to decide upon.

I worry about the felony murder charge. I feel very strongly that he is guilty of felony murder, but after reading a few comments on the local news sites -- I see some people claim the prosecution didn't prove it.. They're not the majority - only a few people posted that, but still... that worries me.

I hope I am just being paranoid though.. I feel strongly that Cobbins is guilty of murder & should be convicted accordingly.

Davidson was the ringleader, but I think Cobbins was the second in charge in this massacre.

imo

I agree with your worries about murder charges, I think the pros could have presented a stronger case, but I hope the jury connects the dots and convict him on all charges

[aubrey04]

Thanks for that link, Aubrey. Those pictures are so incredibly sad.

The pain on the families' faces is palpable.

:sad:

Yes. The pain and stress they're experiencing is very evident. I wonder how someone heals from this type of trauma? I guess they can't really heal because they're still busy making sure these scumbags get convicted. Maybe the healing process will start when the last person gets convicted.. then they will have to worry about appeals and what-not, but for the most part - it will be over.

Chris Newsom's parents just tear me apart.. They're faces just show pure pain and torment.. You can see it in their eyes.. I watched Cobbins' testimony again last night and the camera panned the gallery... and I couldn't take my eyes off of the Newsom's..

No one should ever have to endure this pain..

[aproudmom]

so you all think it will not be today..I am trying to keep up with the live trial and do not want to miss the verdict...they do have alot to do

[aproudmom]

Yes. The pain and stress they're experiencing is very evident. I wonder how someone heals from this type of trauma? I guess they can't really heal because they're still busy making sure these scumbags get convicted. Maybe the healing process will start when the last person gets convicted.. then they will have to worry about appeals and what-not, but for the most part - it will be over.

Chris Newsom's parents just tear me apart.. They're faces just show pure pain and torment.. You can see it in their eyes.. I watched Cobbins' testimony again last night and the camera panned the gallery... and I couldn't take my eyes off of the Newsom's..

No one should ever have to endure this pain..

sad very sad what these families have had to live with to hear what was done to their children it would be so hard for me to not be the one in Prison if anyone did that to my children

[anais2005]

court live, judge discussing issues with jury questionairres for Davidson jury selection

still no verdict in Cobbins case, jury have asked no questions so far

[aubrey04]

sad very sad what these families have had to live with to hear what was done to their children it would be so hard for me to not be the one in Prison if anyone did that to my children

Yes, it would take a lot of restraint not to end up down the prison hall from these animals. The families have shown amazing restraint. I don't think I could sit through a lot of the trial.. I just physically and/or mentally be able to do it.

court live, judge discussing issues with jury questionairres for Davidson jury selection

still no verdict in Cobbins case, jury have asked no questions so far

Thanks. I guess Davidson isn't in the courtroom?

[PerneciaJane]

Addiction may play a role in the defense of Davidson.

[Cornblossom]

Yes, it would take a lot of restraint not to end up down the prison hall from these animals. The families have shown amazing restraint. I don't think I could sit through a lot of the trial.. I just physically and/or mentally be able to do it.



Thanks. I guess Davidson isn't in the courtroom?For Davidson hearing:

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx Davidson waived his right to be there so it's just his lawyers

[Motomom]

I'm llistening and I swear they just said something about having a verdict..

[Motomom]

Anyone else watching or listening.. I hope I didn't hear wrong. I think there may be a verdict.. If I'm wrong I'm sooo sorry. Sounds like they cut the hearing for Davidson early.. judge has left the bench and I heard something about 11:30..

[PerneciaJane]

I think so also. He told Prosecution to have their people there by 11:30.

[jace]

I heard it too motomom.

[Staceylee]

My tweet from Jamie say's we have a verdict.

[aubrey04]

Wooooooooooooooah. I didn't think they'd come back this quickly. It doesn't look good for Mr. Cobbins.. a quick verdict is never good for the defense.

imo

I think he made a HUGE mistake testifying! HUGE mistake......

[PerneciaJane]

Wooooooooooooooah. I didn't think they'd come back this quickly. It doesn't look good for Mr. Cobbins.. a quick verdict is never good for the defense.

imo

I think he made a HUGE mistake testifying! HUGE mistake......

I am praying your right.

[Motomom]

Oh Good.. good good good.. may there be some justice today!!!

[ExArkie]

I think so also. He told Prosecution to have their people there by 11:30.

Yes, he said there is a Verdict! 11:30.:sad:

[Staceylee]

I am praying your right.

Tweet say's verdict will be announced just after 11:30.

[Cornblossom]

http://www.wbir.com/video/breakingvideo.aspx

[aubrey04]

Mr. Christian looks really wound up...imo. Here comes Cobbins..

[Nova]

WOW ... got here just in time ... so, we have a verdict. Hopefully one step towards justice for Channon and Chris.

Channon's dad rocking back and forth ... it is SO apparent the stress he is under. I pray for his health along with all family members, the pain they are enduring MUST be unbearable.

[sofiesmom]

Here we go....

[cog1]

OMG Verdict! WOW I almost closed out of here!

[jakee]

So glad I just checked in.

[Cornblossom]

Courtroom packed!

[Nova]

Wonder what good ole Mr. Cobbins is thinking ... maybe "Oh chit, my goose is cooked" ... I sure HOPE so, time for reality to set in. :flamemad:

[happy2bme]

I wish the judge would stop hmmming and get on with it.

Me too! I want to know now!

[cog1]

Wonder what good ole Mr. Cobbins is thinking ... maybe "Oh chit, my goose is cooked" ... I sure HOPE so, time for reality to set in. :flamemad:

He doesn't look so confident now does he? I hope he realizes his charade on the stand may not have panned out like he thought it would!

Please I hope they did the right thing!!

[cog1]

He looks worried to me!

[Nova]

He doesn't look so confident now does he? I hope he realizes his charade on the stand may not have panned out like he thought it would!

Please I hope they did the right thing!!

I couldn't AGREE more!!!!

What the "heck" with the judge and all this paper review??? Must be all the charges :cursing:

[Nova]

OH he's GOING DOWN!!!!

[Cornblossom]

First degree m- Channon Christian: guilty First degree murder - Chris Newsom: guilty

[cog1]

OH he's GOING DOWN!!!!

Yes, the judge had to review the jurors paperwork.

Guilty guilty gulity!!

[Cornblossom]

OMG look at Mr Christian!!!

[cog1]

I lost my live feed, anyone else?

Oh no!!!!!!!!!

[happy2bme]

I lost the live feed. Did anyone else?

[Motomom]

OMG did anyone else lose video?

[Cornblossom]

Not guilty of felony murder by rape of Newsom

[cog1]

Yes, oh no please not now!

[jakee]

OMG did anyone else lose video?



Lost mine too. grrrrrrr

[Mandysmom]

I lost the live feed. Did anyone else?

Mine's gone too! I'm trying to get it back.

Guilty! :thumbsup:

[ann10]

I lost my live feed, anyone else?

Oh no!!!!!!!!!



Me too. Looks like a likely death penalty for Rome. imo.

[cog1]

Me too. Looks like a likely death penalty for Rome. imo.

I'm praying really hard for just that!

[Cornblossom]

mines back

[cog1]

Thank goodness, it's back!!

[Cornblossom]

Jury acquiting Cobbins entirely in the rape of Chris Newsom

[cog1]

He's sure not a happy camper now is he?

[Motomom]

He's not happy about some of the guiltys... see the looks he's giving.. wonder if he'll be able to keep himsel under control.. when do they decide on life or death??

[cog1]

I see his true colors coming out now. He sure looks angry!

[happy2bme]

welp, I guess his testimony didn't help him.

He got one thing right, He deserves to be punished and that's exactly what he is going to get.

[Nova]

He's not happy about some of the guiltys... see the looks he's giving.. wonder if he'll be able to keep himsel under control.. when do they decide on life or death??

I just noticed that ... Mr. Cobbins shaking his head, looking up at the heavens above, thinking "Gee I can't believe the jury didn't get it, it wasn't my fault" ... YEAH RIGHT, THE JURY GOT IT EXACTLY RIGHT.

[Cornblossom]

Scott Green asks for individual polling of jurors

[hrmny76]

I applaud the Jury for the hard work. God Bless them for their verdicts. God Bless the families of the victims. I applaud their bravery and strength. Justice for Christian/Newsom... I am so glad.

[Cornblossom]

I applaud the Jury for the hard work. God Bless them for their verdicts. God Bless the families of the victims. I applaud their bravery and strength. Justice for Christian/Newsom... I am so glad.the family isn't done yet...they may testify in the sentencing phase.

[cog1]

Sentancing hearing tomorrow, jury decides. Good!! The pictures should help to seal his fate! And, his I'm innocent testimony as well.

[aubrey04]

I wasn't sure they'd convict him on first degree murder or the anal/vaginal rapes of the Channon.. Sounds like they did..

I was writing down the NG's I heard, but the feeds cut out.. Hopefully one of the websites will hash it all out.

[hrmny76]

the family isn't done yet...they may testify in the sentencing phase.

Oh, I know. However, having the guilty verdicts in is huge. Not only are they not done here... there are three more trials. They are so strong and I pray for them.

[cog1]

Pysch testimony for poor Cobbins! Puke!!

[Cornblossom]

First degree m- Channon Christian: guilty First degree murder - Chris Newsom: guilty

Not guilty of felony murder by rape of Newsom

Cobbins is dry-eyed looking at his family. They are crying

Jury acquiting Cobbins entirely in the rape of Chris Newsom

Jury finds Cobbins guilty in all rapes of Channon, oral, anal and vaginal

Cobbins just rolled his eyes

Scott Green asks for individual polling of jurors

Won't start penalty phase until tomorrow

[Nova]

Did I hear correctly??? That Chris's family will NOT be allowed to give impact statements?

[cog1]

First degree m- Channon Christian: guilty First degree murder - Chris Newsom: guilty

Not guilty of felony murder by rape of Newsom

Cobbins is dry-eyed looking at his family. They are crying

Jury acquiting Cobbins entirely in the rape of Chris Newsom

Jury finds Cobbins guilty in all rapes of Channon, oral, anal and vaginal

Cobbins just rolled his eyes

Scott Green asks for individual polling of jurors

Won't start penalty phase until tomorrow

I didn't see his family there. Who showed do you know?

[Cornblossom]

Did I hear correctly??? That Chris's family will NOT be allowed to give impact statements?
that's what I heard....he was found guilty of his murder-not guilty of felony murder by rape......so they should be able to.

[Roux]

Guilty of murder of Chris yet Mr. Price says Newsom family won't give impact statement? I'm confused.

[Cornblossom]

Cobbins family being hustled out of courtroom by security

[Hey Paula]

Justice has finally begun for Channon and Christian.

I applaud this jury!

[Cornblossom]

I didn't see his family there. Who showed do you know?I saw one elderly African-American lady in the back row on defense side before court started. Others may have come in later and stood.

[cog1]

I saw one elderly African-American lady in the back row on defense side before court started. Others may have come in later and stood.

I missed that. Sad for all involved but TG the justice wheel is spinning.

[PerneciaJane]

It has been a long way just to get here but hopefully the rest will go dowm swiftly.

[cog1]

When is the sentencing phase starting? Have they set a date?

If I understood correctly it will be in the morning. The judge sent the jurors to lunch then back their rooms to rest for the day & nite.

[kattitude]

When is the sentencing phase starting? Have they set a date?

It starts tomorrow.

[kattitude]

WBIR has extended their news coverage this morning and has been interviewing the families, so the video of that will be posted soon on the website.

[anais2005]

penalty phase tomorrow, am very pleased the jury got it, bet the other 3 aren't feeling too positive now

[Mandysmom]

I doubt that they are feeling too well now.

Out of all those charged, I was most worried about convictions for Cobbins and Vanessa Coleman.

The jury saw the same thing I did, Cobbins was there, he participated, he didn't try to stop it.

He is guilty!

God bless 'em and the Christian - Newsome families. What a nightmare they are living every day.

:sad:

[dgfred]

I sure want Vanessa to go down too, that is the one I am worried over.
Although 'Romeo' going down sure is a positive note.

[Citygirl]

*Whew*..tho I really wasn't too worried the jury would see him for the monster he is..
and they will all fall..one by one.

[kattitude]

1. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during perpetration of robbery of Chris Newsom

2. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during perpetration of robbery of Channon Christian

3. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of robbery of Chris Newsom

4. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of robbery of Channon Christian

5. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during perpetration of kidnapping of Chris Newsom

6. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during perpetration of kidnapping of Channon Christian

7. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of kidnapping of Chris Newsom

8. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of kidnapping of Channon Christian

9. NOT GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during the perpetration of rape of Chris Newsom

10. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during perpetration of rape by oral penetration of Channon Christian

11. NOT GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during the perpetration of rape of Chris Newsom

12. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during the perpetration of rape by oral penetration of Channon Christian

13. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during the perpetration of theft from Chris Newsom

14. GUILTY: Facilitation of first degree felony murder of Chris Newsom during the perpetration of theft from Channon Christian

15. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of theft from Chris Newsom

16. GUILTY: First degree felony murder of Channon Christian during perpetration of theft from Channon Christian

17. GUILTY: Facilitation of premeditated first degree murder of Chris Newsom

18. GUILTY: Premeditated first degree murder of Channon Christian

19. GUILTY: Especially aggravated robbery of Chris Newsom

20. GUILTY: Especially aggravated robbery of Channon Christian

21. GUILTY: Facilitation of especially aggravated kidnapping of Chris Newsom accomplished with deadly weapon (as pleaded to by defendant)

22. GUILTY: Facilitation of especially aggravated kidnapping of Chris Newsom accomplished with serious bodily injury (as pleaded to by defendant)

23. GUILTY: Especially aggravated kidnapping of Channon Christian, accomplished with a deadly weapon

24. GUILTY: Especially aggravated kidnapping of Channon Christian with serious bodily injury

25. NOT GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Chris Newsom by coercive anal penetration while armed with a weapon

26. NOT GUILTY: Facilitation of aggravated rape of Chris Newsom by anal penetration with bodily injury

27. NOT GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Chris Newsom by coercive anal penetration while aided and abetted by one or more persons

28. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive anal penetration while armed with a weapon.

29. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive oral penetration while armed with a weapon.

30. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive vaginal penetration while armed with a weapon

31. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by anal penetration with bodily injury

32. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by oral penetration with bodily injury

33. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by vaginal penetration with bodily injury

34. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive anal penetration while aided and abetted by one or more persons

35. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive oral penetration while aided and abetted by one or more persons.

36. GUILTY: Aggravated rape of Channon Christian by coercive vaginal penetration while aided and abetted by one or more persons.

37. GUILTY: Theft of property of Chris Newsom, valued at $500 or less.

38. GUILTY: Theft of property of Channon Christian, valued at $10,000 or more but less than $60,000.

source - WBIR

[kattitude]

Also, I posted in the other thread that WBIR talked to the families of Channon and Chris after court was adjourned. WBIR will have those videos posted on their site soon.


God Bless Channon and Chris.

God bless the Christian and Newsom family. May he give them strength as the penalty phase starts tomorrow.

Justice for Channon and Chris! :rose:

[anais2005]

jury bought that he was not the ring leader for many of the charges, just glad he got G for murder of both,

so it is either DP or LWOP, either way he is not ever walking free,

I see Davidson is going to go down the route of possibly blaming his addiction (to drugs I presume) on why he murdered/kidnapped and raped, he imo will be easier to convict than Cobbins, his DNA is all over Channon,

[DeeN]

Forever! I can't even believe that he "rolled his eyes" when listening to the verdict.

I'll have to see that video when it's released. Can someone supply a link when the reading of the verdict is released please?

TIA,

:rose:
Rest in Peace Channon & Chris

[Details]

Knew that jury would get it.

Justice!

[kattitude]

Site updated with photos from today's verdict.

KnoxNews (http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/25/torture-slaying-trial-day-8-jurors-resume-delibera/)

[kattitude]

Video interview with Gary Christian after guilty verdict.

WBIR (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=96922&catid=2)

[DeeN]

I don't want him lolling around our prisons doing his gang crud. He probably would enjoy life in prison.

I want him isolated in a cell 23 hours a day until he gets the needle.

IMO Life in prison would NOT be a punishment for this career criminal. :angry:

[Details]

This jury didn't buy his story a little tiny bit - they convicted him of every possible rape count against "the girl" - they'll go for DP, I'd bet almost anything.

[aubrey04]

Video interview with Gary Christian after guilty verdict.

WBIR (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=96922&catid=2)

He really believes Boyd was involved in this torture/murder. I have been thinking that Boyd was only involved after-the-fact, but I have always wondered why he would go on the run with Davidson if he wasn't more involved.

But his cousin's car was used for the carjacking, right?

Who else places Boyd at the scene, besides Cobbins and Coleman?

What is scary to me is that Boyd only got 18 years and he was around 34 years old during his trial... he could be out of prison by his early 50s.. society would NOT be safe with that guy roaming free.

I wonder if there is a chance the state might still charge Boyd in this...

:confused:

[Dogmatic]

Sadly, no justice for Channon and Chris, but today justice began to be served for the rest of society.

Good job to the jury. What a difficult job they had.

[Dogmatic]

I don't want him lolling around our prisons doing his gang crud. He probably would enjoy life in prison.

I want him isolated in a cell 23 hours a day until he gets the needle.

IMO Life in prison would NOT be a punishment for this career criminal. :angry:

I agree. It would be a virtual playground for him. It's what he is used to. I want isolation also.

[aubrey04]

I agree with their verdicts. I probably wouldn't have convicted him on counts 29-31 and 33-34..

However I bet the jury believed he might have participated in the rape of Channon by a foreign object... and that's why they convicted him on those charges.

imo

Or maybe they believe he did rape her vaginally and anally. Her pants did have Cobbins' sperm DNA on them.

[aubrey04]

I don't want him lolling around our prisons doing his gang crud. He probably would enjoy life in prison.

I want him isolated in a cell 23 hours a day until he gets the needle.

IMO Life in prison would NOT be a punishment for this career criminal. :angry:

Yup, I agree.. If he doesn't get the DP... He will blend into prison life much like his brother did. Join a gang and immerse into that lifestyle with prison-sex and what-not. Life will be easier for Cobbins inside prison than it was on the outside, imo. He was basically homeless..

If he gets LWOP, he will just thrive in that lifestyle.. not have to worry about shelter, food or clothing.

He deserves the DP, imo.

[grammaw]

Ya know,I can't think of a father who wouldn't be that angry,maybe Newsome's Dad is very angry too,just isn't as verbal with his thoughts and actions as Channon's Father,but I am happy he is so angry,because it's better to let go of it,than to keep it in.He'll be just fine when these animals are given their just punishment,as far as satisfied with living without their daughter,that will never go away and neither will the details of her death.I also wanted to comment on Vanessa Coleman's role in this,there was no doors to close in that house,she was able to hear everything,no matter what she says,was able to fix everyone's breakfast,whatever meal they ate,she is just as guilty in my opinion by letting this all happen and never tried to escape from all those terrible things going on(She didn't want to lose Cobbins)and she certainly wasn't afraid,no matter what she says!

[aubrey04]

Here is the comments from the Newsom family:

http://www.wbir.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=sect_homepage&maven_referralObject=1226122682

They want Eric Boyd charged.

[Dogmatic]

Here is the comments from the Newsom family:

http://www.wbir.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=sect_homepage&maven_referralObject=1226122682

They want Eric Boyd charged.

And I firmly believe he will be and needs to be.

[Motomom]

And I firmly believe he will be and needs to be.

Can they still charge him with it? maybe after all of the others are tried? I don't want him ever getting out.. the Families safety will be severly jeopordized when he gets out IMO

[Survivor]

Thx for the link..unfortunatel the video playing for me is stop..start..stop start..only get every second or third word..Kudos to Survivor who kept me undated..THX Bud!!

This guy should never ever be amongst "Normal people again!!..Since he is so young..I think LWOP would be just great!!..Less costly to the system..and he wouldnt have to be segragated..I would just love him to be amongst others of his mindset.....Sorry..if I was Catholic, I think God would forgive me, however would have to say, a few Hail Mary's..

Kudos to the jury..The Verdict was well decided!!

LMS:rolleyes:

Thanks Lynda! I got called into work so I missed the verdict LIVE, but a video did the next best thing. I am soooo happy with the end result. Tomorrow is gonna be something else. Listen to what Gary Christians says in this video at apprx 3:35 on the tape......

http://www.wbir.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=sect_homepage&maven_referralObject=1226122682

I hope I get a front row seat!:thumbup: