March 2006 Archives
12:46 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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This will be the final entry in this blog -- the blog that covered the second triple murder trial of David Ray Camm.
Jury selection began on January 9. Opening arguments were delivered on January 16. The jury arrived at a verdict on March 3 and final sentencing took place today -- March 28.
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12:38 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Near the end of the sentencing hearing, defense attorney Stacy Uliana made some closing remarks on behalf of Camm's defense.
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12:22 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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For the first time during this trial, defendant David Camm addressed the court.
Shortly after his sister spoke in his defense, he made his statements from his seat. He read from a prepared written statement.
Lead defense attorney Katharine Liell declined to release a copy of that statement to the media.
Below are some of the comments that Camm made:
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11:49 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Shortly after Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson read Debbie Karem's written statement, lead defense attorney Katharine Liell rose to speak on behalf of defendant David Camm.
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11:34 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The following is a complete transcript of a written statement made by Debbie Karem -- Kimberly Camm's sister -- and read before the court this morning during David Camm's sentencing hearing.
Karem was expected to speak in person today, but was unable to appear due to illness.
The handwritten statement reads as follows:
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10:20 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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David Camm has entered the courtroom.
Smiling and wearing handcuffs, Camm chatted briefly with his uncle, Sam Lockhart, before taking his seat between defense attorneys Katharine Liell and Stacy Uliana. As he did during his trial, he has traded in his prison garb for a shirt, tie and pants.
Judge Robert Aylsworth just entered the courtroom. Court is now in session.
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10:00 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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When today's sentencing hearing begins, Judge Robert Aylsworth is expected to hear testimony from a couple of brief witneses.
Defendant David Camm is among them.
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9:37 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The story thus far:
On March 3, David Camm -- a former Indiana State Police trooper -- was convicted for the second time of murdering his wife -- Kimberly Camm -- and his two children: seven-year-old Bradley Camm and five-year-old Jill Camm.
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6:51 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The second David Camm triple murder trial has been concluded.
Late Monday afternoon, the men and women who -- less than an hour ago -- were jurors in the trial convened in the courtroom for an informal meeting with the media.
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4:40 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Judge Robert Aylsworth formally discharged the jury in the second David Camm triple murder trial just moments ago.
He praised the jury as well as attorneys from both sides as he dismissed the jury for what would be the last time.
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4:35 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury has recommended a sentence of life without the possibility of parole for convicted murderer David Camm.
Camm showed no obvious emotion as the decision was read by Judge Robert Aylsworth.
The jurors were individually polled at the request of lead defense attorney Katharine Liell to determine that they were all in agreement. They were unanimous.
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4:20 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury in the second David Camm triple murder trial has reached a decision on whether to recomend a sentence of life without parole for the convicted murderer.
The jury will be ushered into the courtroom momentarily to announce their decision.
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12:12 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Moments ago, the jury heard closing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense as they prepare to deliberate on whether they should recommend a sentence of life without parole for convicted murderer David Camm.
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11:46 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Moments after Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and lead defense attorney Katharine Liell delivered very brief opening statements, Debbie Karem -- Kimberly Camm's sister -- addressed the jury.
Before Karem took the stand, Liell took the opportunity to quietly criticize the jury's verdict during her opening statement.
"For reasons I have been forbidden to talk about, we believe you have made a terrible mistake," Liell said...
11:34 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury was ushered into the courtroom at approximately 10:38 CST to begin hearing arguments on whether they should recommend a sentence of life without parole for convicted murderer David Camm.
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11:10 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Moments after Judge Robert Aylsworth called court into session at 10:10 CST, defense attorney Stacy Uliana rose to offer her objections to the prosecution's request for a sentencing of life without parole for convicted murderer David Camm.
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10:54 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Court is expected to be called into session momentarily as the jury hears testimony to decide if convicted murder David Camm should be sentenced to life without parole.
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5:27 PM Sat, Mar 04, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury in the second David Camm triple murder case will reconvene on Monday as the penalty phase begins. The jurors are expected to hear testimony from both Renn and Lockhart families as they decide whether to recommend life without parole for convicted murderer David Camm.
Log on to this blog for detailed reports of the hearing.
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10:20 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Shortly after 9:15 CST, defendant David Camm was found guilty of three counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his wife, Kimberly; his son, Bradley and his daugther, Jill.
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10:17 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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DAVID CAMM HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY ON ALL THREE COUNTS OF MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATHS OF HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
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7:40 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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As jury deliberations continue with no end in sight, the media braces for a cold night as they wait patiently for a verdict just outside the courthouse.
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6:23 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury is still out and there is still no word on a verdict as afternoon turns to evening on the fourth day of deliberations in the second David Camm triple murder trial.
Defense attorneys Katharine Liell and Stacy Uliana appeared briefly in front of the courthouse to spend some time with the Lockhart family and hold a brief press conference.
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11:50 AM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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At roughly 10:30 CST, Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson arrived at the judicial center and spoke briefly with the media about ongoing jury deliberations.
During the press conference, Henderson would call attention to the significance of today's date: today is the one-year anniversary of Charles Boney's arrest.
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10:02 AM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury arrived at the Warrick County Judicial Center shortly after 9:30 this morning to resume deliberation. Today marks the fourth day that the jury has been sequestered.
There is no word on when a verdict might be reached, but if the jurors do not arrive at a decision today, they will be sequestered for the weekend.
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9:52 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jurors have left the courthouse and are being driven back to their hotel. Day Three of deliberations has come to an end without a verdict.
Deliberation is expected to resume tomorrow morning at 8:30.
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6:04 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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Dear Readers,
I just wanted to thank everyone that took part in the 3:00 chat that took place this afternoon. We had quite a large response and -- while I wasn't able to answer all of the questions that were submitted -- I hope the answers I did provide were of some assistance.
Below is a transcript of that session.
-- Travis K. Kircher
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5:59 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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BOONVILLE, Indiana -- The jury in the second David Camm triple murder trial continues to deliberate after briefly asking Judge Robert Aylsworth a question.
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11:06 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The following contains a message from Travis K. Kircher, the author of this blog.
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9:50 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury once again arrived at the courthouse moments ago to begin Day Three of their deliberations.
According to Judge Robert Aylsworth, they have yet to submit any questions during the deliberation process.
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11:32 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury was sent back to their hotel at approximately 8:30 CST Wednesday evening. The second day of deliberation has come to a close. The jury is expected to report back to the courthouse at 8:30 CST tomorrow morning.
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5:58 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The jury is still deliberating.
Shortly before 4:00 CST, the media was once again booted out of the courthouse due to a lack of sheriffs to secure the building in the evening hours. As television reporters prepared for their 5:00 liveshots in front of the building, defense attorneys Katharine Liell and Stacy Uliana appeared to provide a fresh update on defendant David Camm, at one point lashing out at the media for its intense coverage...
3:00 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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BOONVILLE, Indiana -- As the jury continues their deliberations, two representatives of two separate families met briefly with the media to discuss how the trial has affected their loved ones.
Donnie Camm -- David Camm's brother -- spoke briefly in his sibling's defense during a press conference. Moments later, Greg Karem provided fresh insight into the Renn family's emotional condition during a private talk.
Karem is the husba...
11:31 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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The following is a typed copy of the jury instructions that were given to the jury yesterday morning as they began deliberations. The instructions contain 11 dictates, numbered 10 - 21.
The instructions lay out the various elements the prosecution had to prove in order for the jury to find David Camm guilty.
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10:35 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 | Permalink
Travis Kircher
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It's Wednesday morning and the jury in the second David Camm murder trial just arrived moments ago at 9:33 CST for their second day of deliberations.
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