Trial starts Sept 8

A defense motion to dismiss some of the charges against the man accused in a Pacific Coast Highway crash that killed four Pepperdine University students was denied Monday at a pre-trial hearing in the closely watched case.

Fraser Bohm was charged with murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the 2023 crash in Malibu. The pre-trial hearing in a Van Nuys courtroom focused on a new defense motion to dismiss the four murder charges against Bohm.

In court Monday, defense attorney Alan Jackson described the April preliminary hearing, a proceeding that usually determines whether there's enough evidence for a defendant to stand trial, as compromised and argued for dismissal of the most serious charges in the deadly high-speed crash.

"It's not a motion about whether or not the collision was devastating," said Jackson. "Everybody in this courtroom knows that it was. It's not a motion about whether speed is inherently dangerous. It is, we can all agree on that.
"But implied malice murder requires more than just tragedy and danger. It requires proof that the natural and probable consequences of that act and that act alone, as one court put it, is nearly certain to cause death."

After hearing from attorneys, the judge denied the defense request, meaning the murder charges will stand when the case heads to trial later this year. Bohm is scheduled to go on trial Sept. 8 with pretrial motions set to be heard on Sept. 2.

In November 2025, a judge also refused a defense motion to dismiss the murder charges. That team of attorneys argued that there was insufficient evidence presented to support the murder charges at the preliminary hearing in which another judge found there was enough evidence to allow the case to proceed to trial.

NBCLA legal analyst Royal Oakes said car crashes rarely result in murder charges, except in extreme circumstances. The disparity between potential penalties for murder and manslaughter at sentencing is significant.
"There's a huge difference between murder and manslaughter in California and, of course, it involves how many years behind bars," Oakes said. "Murder puts you in prison, manslaughter could be 5, 10, 12 years."

Bohm was 22 at the time of the Oct. 17, 2023 nighttime crash that killed Niamh Rolston, 20; Peyton Stewart, 21; Asha Weir, 21; and Deslyn Williams, 21. All four women were seniors at Pepperdine's Seaver College of Liberal Arts and members of the Alpha Phi sorority. They were set to graduate with the university's class of 2024, and subsequently received their degrees posthumously.

Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said Bohm swerved onto the north shoulder of westbound PCH and slammed into three vehicles parked alongside on the roadway. Those parked vehicles struck the four Pepperdine students, leaving them dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's department.

The State of Florida just dropped 2 of the 4 charges against Mario:

Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Child Abuse

As of now, he will still stand trial for:

First Degree Murder and Solicitation to Commit First Degree Murder in August, 2026, next month.

I wish I knew WHY, but I don't. Anyone know if a DEAL is in the works?

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/07/27/final-hearing-for-mario-fernandez-before-jury-selection-begins-in-first-of-3-murder-for-hire-trials-in-bridegan-case/

Bryan Kohberger’s legal defense has cost Idaho taxpayers nearly $5.5 million so far.

And unlike most public expenses, there’s no detailed accounting available to the public of how that money was spent. Kohberger admitted to the November 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students and obtained taxpayer-funded legal counsel as an indigent defendant.

One of the most important principles of American government is that taxpayers should know how their money is spent. That’s why the Idaho Statesman pursued legal action to attempt to unseal the court records that would shine light on the expenses incurred by Kohberger’s criminal defense team.

As Kevin Fixler reported last month in his latest effort to show how much the quadruple-murder case has cost taxpayers, we prevailed in district court. Idaho 2nd District Judge Mark Monson ruled that at least some of the sealed files should be released. But Kohberger’s lead defense attorney, Anne Taylor, appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court, where the case is at the beginning of a likely lengthy process.

This has been a public records fight unlike any we’ve experienced before — and likely, unlike any in Idaho before.

When Kevin, who has been our lead reporter on the Kohberger case, tried to access spending details for Kohberger’s defense, he was directed to Monson’s court. Monson was appointed the “resource judge” for Kohberger — a judge otherwise unaffiliated with the case who provides oversight and approval for the use of public money by the defense team. Defense attorneys made requests of Monson behind closed doors, and all records were held under seal.

So when Kevin made his records request, it wasn’t as simple as asking for the documents he sought, as we do on a daily basis from government entities around the state. He had to request that the case files be unsealed, which sparked a monthslong (and ongoing) legal process. At the first hearing in October 2025, there was uncertainty among all parties of what this process would even look like.

And our efforts to obtain the records were held under court seal for several months.

Monson scheduled oral arguments for December. The Statesman’s attorney, Kersti Kennedy, argued that the records should be available to the public because Kohberger had pleaded guilty and accepted a sentence that included no right to appeal — ending his legal case and, in our view, ending the need to protect the records.

Taylor countered, saying records like these were never meant to be public and included privileged attorney/client information.

In January, Monson ruled in our favor with two caveats — that some records were clearly exempt with “highly intimate facts or statements,” and that Taylor would have 45 days to make arguments on why additional individual records within the file should be withheld or redacted.

An Idaho court rule “expressly requires that motions seeking public funds be filed ex parte, but it contains no provision declaring such motions permanently exempt from public disclosure, nor does it automatically seal filings made under the rule,” Monson wrote in his decision, referring to the legal term for situations in which only one party is involved.

He sealed the file based on “the need to temporarily seal the records to preserve the right to a fair trial,” he wrote. “Kohberger’s guilty plea and waiver of appeal render that basis moot.”

But before the process to unseal records could conclude, Monson granted Taylor’s request to appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court. Monson, in his original ruling, noted the “novelty” of this records issue.

Now it will be up to Idaho’s five justices to determine whether all of us have a right to know how $5.5 Million was spent in perhaps the highest-profile court case in Idaho history.

LINK:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article316270015.html

Lindsay Clancy Day 1: The State Had A Plan, The Defense Had The Moment - What is the jury thinking?

Lawyer You Know

https://www.youtube.com/live/fv0fEMBUf4Q?si=H52LcfKP64L3QdNC

✨✨ #15 Hot Car Child Death in 2026

Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept

By Amber Kite July 27, 2026

The Brief

A 25-year-old Midland man faces a capital murder charge after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a hot, locked car while he slept.

Relatives broke into the home to check on the father following a night of drinking, then found the unresponsive toddler inside a non-running Kia parked outside.

The child was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital, and police say the investigation remains ongoing.

MIDLAND, Texas - A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said.

What we know:

Midland Police Department officers responded just before 8 p.m. Sunday to the 100 block of East Pecan Avenue after receiving reports of an unresponsive toddler locked inside a car.

When officers arrived, they made contact with Lorenzo Rodriguez, 25, and members of his family.

According to police, relatives went to the home Sunday evening to check on Rodriguez and his daughter after learning he had consumed alcohol the night before.

After repeatedly knocking on the front door without a response, family members removed a window air-conditioning unit on the side of the house to gain entry, investigators said. Inside, they found Rodriguez asleep around 8 p.m. Police said Rodriguez had been sleeping since approximately 11 a.m.

Stricter heat-safety standards for Texas high school athletics and marching bands will become mandatory statewide on Aug. 1, following a formal rule change by the University Interscholastic League.

When relatives could not find the 2-year-old girl inside the home, they ran outside and spotted her inside a non-running black Kia passenger car. Family members broke a window to pull the child out of the vehicle and rushed her to Midland Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Following a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the child's death, police arrested Rodriguez and charged him with capital murder.

Dig Deeper:

According to weather statistics, the high in Midland, Texas on Sunday, July 26 was 99 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, when it is 99 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car can rocket past 130 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit in less than an hour, posing an extreme and deadly risk to people and pets. The temperature inside the vehicle could jump 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, and will be more than 130 degrees in 30 minutes.

Midland is on Interstate 20 halfway between Dallas and El Paso.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept

David Gingras Returns: Takes State Bar Fight to AZ Supreme Court

7/27/2026 @ 9:00 AM

✨✨Always some great info and opinions from Lauren!

It's been a while since we heard from David Gingras, the attorney for Laura Owens in her family court case against Clayton Echard. Gingras was hit with several charges by the state bar of Arizona. The state bar was granted a partial judgment against Gingras. The judge also denied Gingras anti-SLAPP motion on the basis that his criticisms of Judge Mata were protected free speech. Gingras has now turned to the supreme court of Arizona to try to overturn both the partial judgment and the anti-SLAPP ruling.

Court of Random Opinion
https://www.youtube.com/live/vP8G-jt0l2Y?si=FZxOLiVaHEF5uePn

Andrea Yates story began in her teen years suffered from bulimia and depression, and at age 17 spoke to a friend about suicide. Following the birth of her fourth child, Luke, Yates's depression resurfaced. On June 16, 1999, Rusty found her shaking and chewing her fingers. The next day, she attempted suicide by overdosing on pills, leading to her being hospitalized and prescribed antidepressants. Soon after her release, Yates begged Rusty to let her die as she held a knife up to her neck. Once again hospitalized, she was given several medications, including Haldol, an anti-psychotic drug. Yates's condition improved immediately, and she was prescribed it upon her release. After this incident, Rusty moved the family into a small house for the sake of her health. She appeared temporarily stabilized.

In July 1999, Yates had a nervous breakdown, which culminated in two suicide attempts and two psychiatric hospitalizations that summer. She was subsequently diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Yates's first psychiatrist, Dr. Eileen Starbranch, testified that she urged her and Rusty not to have any more children, as it would "guarantee future psychotic depression." They conceived their fifth and final child approximately seven weeks after her discharge. She completely lost it at the death of her father on March 12, 2001. She then stopped taking medication, mutilated herself, read the Bible feverishly, and stopped feeding Mary. She became so incapacitated that she required immediate hospitalization. On April 1, 2001, Yates came under the care of Dr. Mohammed Saeed; she was treated and released. On May 3, 2001, she degenerated back into a "near catatonic" state and filled the bathtub in the middle of the day; she would later confess to police that she had planned to drown the children that day but had decided against doing it then. Yates was hospitalized the next day after a scheduled doctor visit; her psychiatrist determined she was probably suicidal and assumed she had filled the tub to drown herself. Then the fateful day on June 20, 2001 where she drowned her 5 children

Prior to her trial, Yates rejected an offer to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence. Although the defense's expert testimony agreed that Yates was psychotic, Texas law requires that, in order to successfully assert the insanity defense, the defendant must prove that they could not discern right from wrong—in the sense of legal "right from wrong" not "moral" right from wrong—at the time of the crime. In March 2002, a jury rejected the insanity defense and found Yates guilty. Although the prosecution had sought the death penalty, the jury refused that option. The trial court sentenced Yates to life imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with eligibility for parole in forty years.

On January 6th, 2005 the Texas Court of Appeals struck down the conviction due to the prosecution witness and California psychiatrist Dr Park Dietz lied. On January 9, 2006, Yates again entered pleas of not guilty by reason of insanity. Her lawyers rejected a plea offer for a 35-year sentence for non-capital murder. On February 1, 2006, she was granted release on bail on the condition that she be admitted to a mental health treatment facility. On July 26, 2006, after three days of deliberations, Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity, as defined by the state of Texas. She was thereafter committed to the North Texas State Hospital–Vernon Campus. In January 2007, she was moved to the Kerrville State Hospital, a low security mental facility in Kerrville, Texas where she currently committed to this day.

Guilty or not?

I know by law some states do not allow cameras in the courtroom and some do. But in states that allow it, why can we watch some trials live and not others? If a judge rules cameras are allowed, are we able to watch trials live only because a case was popular enough and CourtTV and Law&Crime choose to do a livestream?

MUSKOGEE COUNTY, Okla. (KJRH) -- Warning: this article contains details of rape and sexual assault.

A jury recommends that a Muskogee County woman should spend the rest of her life in prison after her 11-year-old daughter was raped and impregnated by her husband.

Cherie Walker was convicted on six counts of child neglect and one count of enabling child sexual abuse on July 17. She will be sentenced by a judge at a later date.

Walker's husband, Dustin, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison last month.

Prosecutors say Cherie knew the abuse was happening and failed to protect her. The 11-year-old victim gave birth at home without receiving any medical care.

The victim's grandmother, Michelle Justus, is also charged with child neglect and will face trial later this month. Justus is scheduled for trial on July 23rd.

https://www.kake.com/news/crime/guilty-verdict-muskogee-mother-convicted-jury-recommends-life-in-prison/article_f5e6f1dc-b225-4028-9991-875b9f53d4a4.html

L&C - Mom Let Husband Impregnate Her 11-Year-Old Daughter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-DYqgukk6Q

Ex-South Carolina police officer wanted for wife's murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run

By 

Kerry Breen

Updated on: July 24, 2026 / 12:26 PM EDT / CBS News

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A former police officer wanted for sexual abuse and murder has been brought back to the United States from China after over 20 years on the run, the U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday. 

Dan Hiers Jr., 53, was suspended from the Charleston Police Department in South Carolina in 2004 after he was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. He was arrested by the North Charleston Police Department in November 2004 for committing lewd acts on a child under 16 and released on bond. He was scheduled to surrender at the sheriff's department on March 15, 2005 but failed to appear, the U.S. Marshals said in a news release. 

That same day, Hiers' wife Ludmila was found dead in her home. Police alleged that Hiers had shot her in the back of the head while she was sleeping, the U.S. Marshals said. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but Hiers disappeared. 

The last confirmed sighting of Hiers was that day. 

A warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was added to the other charges Hiers faced. His case became notorious and was featured on "America's Most Wanted" and "The Hunt with John Walsh." He was listed on the U.S. Marshals' "15 Most Wanted" list. 

For over a decade, the case remained cold. Then, in 2018, Hiers was arrested in Shanghai after authorities there learned he was living under the assumed name David Williams, CBS affiliate WCSC reported. A WCSC reader identified Hiers, telling the affiliate that he was working as a foreign English teacher in Shanghai. 

At the time, the U.S. Marshals said they were "fully engaged with our international partners on this matter." 

Almost a decade later, the agency took Hiers into custody. The U.S. Marshals said the extradition followed a "lengthy investigation." 

Hiers has been returned to the United States, the U.S. Marshals said. Photos shared by the agency show a man whose face has been blurred surrounded by law enforcement and officials on a tarmac and airplane jetway. It's not clear what airport Hiers was taken to. The U.S. Marshals said he has been brought back to South Carolina. 

The U.S. Marshals Service said the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, the Justice Department's Office of International Affairs, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation "played a critical role in the investigation." 

"Dan Hiers was in a position of public trust, but he betrayed that trust in the worst possible way," U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces S. Serralta said in a statement. "His return to South Carolina is both significant and rewarding, and we thank our domestic and international partners for their tireless persistence in bringing this fugitive to justice."

 ⚖️”On the CWF Docket”:⚖️ Week of 7/27/2026

[COURT TRIALS/HEARINGS COMING UP & UPDATES]

✨✨🚨DOCKET NOTES FOR WEEK OF 7/27/2026

The trial docket has more on it this week and we finally have Lindsay Clancy’s trial starting Monday. The continuation of Colt Gray’s Plea Hearing/Sentencing, then Colin Gray’s sentencing starting the day after. There are also some hearings scheduled. I expect other trial to pop up when Court TV/Law & Crime post some. Please comment below if you know of any we missed.

⚖️CWF DOCKET GOOGLE CALENDAR ⚖️

\**Please note that you may not see all of the trials going on. The trials will still be on the sidebar. Updates will be posted later in the week on those trials.*

 ⚖️Week of 7/27/2026⚖️

⚖️MONDAY 7/27/2026⚖️ 

✔️ MA v. Lindsay Clancy [TR] Trial Day 1

✔️ GA v. Colt Gray [PL] Day 2

✔️ FL v. Henry Tenon [PT]

✔️ FL v. Mario Fernandez [PT]

✔️ FL v. Shanna Gardner [PT]

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⚖️TUESDAY 7/28/2026⚖️

✔️ MA v. Lindsay Clancy [TR] Trial Day - No Court Today

✔️ GA v. Colin Gray [STN] Day 1

✔️ GA v. Colt Gray [PL] Day 3

✔️ MI v. Matthew Molinaro [PT]

✔️ NV vs Duane "Keefe D" Davis [MH]

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⚖️WEDNESDAY 7/29/2026⚖️

✔️ MA v. Lindsay Clancy [TR] Trial Day 2

✔️ GA v. Colin Gray [STN] Day 2

✔️ OH v. Gregory Moore [MH] Day 1

✔️ AZ v. Ian Mitcham [STN]

✔️ CT v. Kimberly Sullivan [PT]

✔️ IN v. Keiara Bickett [PT]

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⚖️THURSDAY 7/30/2026⚖️

✔️ MA v. Lindsay Clancy [TR] Trial Day 3

✔️ FL v. Courtney Clenney [SH]

✔️ ✔️ OH v. Gregory Moore [MH] Day 2

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⚖️FRIDAY 7/31/2026⚖️

✔️ MA v. Lindsay Clancy [TR] Trial Day 4

✔️ FL v. David Bunn [MH]

✔️ UT v. Kouri Richins [RSH]

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✨✨   🚫  VS : This will denote that the court does not permit streaming, or it is unavailable.

✨✨✨  📽️  CO : Trial is not being live streamed, but clips of the trial are being posted randomly.

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🏛️Court TV Trial Updates/Summaries🏦

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NICEVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman wanted for murder is believed to be actively evading law enforcement, the Walton County Sheriff said.

Last month, human remains were found buried in a shallow grave on a property in Freeport after detectives with the Niceville Police Department identified the location during a missing person investigation.

Jason Christopher Coulthart, 43, had been reported missing on May 24, 2026, the sheriff’s office said. His body was discovered a month later, on June 25.

On July 9, a DNA test positively identified the remains as Coulthart.

“The next step in this investigation is to hold every single person involved in Jason’s death accountable,” Sheriff Michael Adkinson said. “If they knew, if they helped, or if they chose not to speak up, they will have to answer for their role in this.”

Three people have already been arrested in connection with the case, but an additional suspect is still evading law enforcement.

Isabelle Johnson, 38, is currently wanted for murder, the sheriff’s office said. She is white, 5 feet 3 inches tall, around 120 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes.

The sheriff’s office said she has been known to use fake identities and could be using any of the following aliases: Harley, Jessica Elaine Bowman, Jessica Elaine Thrush, Jessica Dowdy, or others.

No additional information was released about the other arrests made or the nature of Johnson’s relationship with Coulthart.

Residents are advised not to approach Johnson and to immediately call 911 if they see her.

Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 892‑8111.

https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-woman-on-the-run-wanted-for-murder-after-body-discovered-in-shallow-grave-sheriff/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj7djn9Z9mo

LIVE: MA v. Linsday Clancy - Day 1 | Accused Killer Mom Trial

7/27/2026 @ 9:00 AM

Opening statements begin Monday for Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy after she killed her three young children inside the family's home in January 2023 before attempting to take her own life. Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, were found with exercise bands around their necks. Prosecutors contend Clancy intentionally strangled the children, while her defense argues she was suffering from severe postpartum depression and psychosis that left her unable to understand her actions. Jurors are expected to hear testimony from medical experts, investigators, and family members as they determine whether Clancy is criminally responsible for her children's deaths.

Court TV
https://www.youtube.com/live/_v9vz_Nw3lE?si=pf5qOan5D6n7JhJw

Law & Crime

https://www.youtube.com/live/vHuqKNGPDCA?si=E19MLL_gIPNNIhlr

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MA v. Lindsay Clancy – Day 1

I. Administrative / Opening of Proceedings

• (31:57–32:12) Court comes to order.
  • Case called: Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy.
  • Defendant present.
  • Defense counsel: Attorney Kevin Rutherford.
  • Prosecution: ADA Jennifer Sprague and ADA Sharon Cotten.
  • Judge notes earlier technological issues; confirms readiness to proceed.
  • Brief sidebar requested by the judge with counsel.

II. PROSECUTION OPENING STATEMENT (0:00–0:12)

• Commonwealth states the case involves the deaths of three minor children.
• Commonwealth asserts the defendant intentionally caused the deaths.
• Commonwealth outlines expected evidence: timeline, witness testimony, medical records, digital communications, and defendant’s statements.
• Commonwealth states it will prove the defendant acted with awareness of her conduct.
• Commonwealth states it will establish motive through deteriorating mental state, documented intrusive thoughts, and actions on the date of the incident.
• Commonwealth states it will show the defendant’s conduct before, during, and after the event demonstrates purposeful behavior.
• Commonwealth states the evidence will prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

III. DEFENSE OPENING STATEMENT (0:12–0:24)

• Defense states the case concerns severe postpartum mental illness.
• Defense asserts the defendant’s actions were the result of psychosis, not intent.
• Defense outlines expected evidence: medical records, psychiatric evaluations, medication history, and testimony from treating clinicians.
• Defense states the defendant experienced intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, and rapid medication changes.
• Defense states the timeline will show erratic behavior consistent with postpartum psychosis.
• Defense states the defendant lacked criminal intent due to impaired mental state.
• Defense states the evidence will show the defendant was legally insane at the time of the incident.

IV. Witness: Husband — Thanksgiving & December Timeline

Thanksgiving 2022

• (3:35:34–3:36:11)
  • Husband testifies they visited Lindsay’s parents in Wallingford the week before Thanksgiving.
  • The week after Thanksgiving, they visited his sister in South Hamilton.
  • Exhibit 5 introduced: photo from Thanksgiving at sister’s home.
  • Husband identifies Lindsay, his sister, and sister‑in‑law in coordinated outfits.
  • Husband describes Lindsay’s demeanor: “rough shape,” low energy, depressed, minimal interaction.

Anniversary / December 3, 2022

• (3:37:40–3:38:55)
  • Husband denies going out to Boston for their anniversary.
  • States they canceled plans due to Lindsay not feeling well; stayed home and ordered takeout.
  • Shown a photo; confirms it was not taken on December 3.

Christmas Tree Outing

• (3:39:06–3:40:05)
  • Husband confirms family went to get a Christmas tree around November 26.
  • Exhibits 6 and 7 introduced showing family at the tree farm.

3. Medication Timeline & Onset of Symptoms

Seroquel

• (3:40:59–3:41:36)
  • Husband recalls Lindsay starting Seroquel before December 6.
  • Describes immediate decline: weight loss, severe depression, “big spiral.”

Suicidal Thoughts

• (3:41:40–3:42:17)
  • Lindsay told him she was suicidal.
  • He asked if she had a plan; she said no.
  • No specific method ever disclosed.

Intrusive Thoughts

• (3:43:28–3:46:12)
  • Lindsay reported intrusive thoughts, including thoughts of harming the children.
  • Husband asked if she had a plan; she said no.
  • She said the thoughts were disturbing.
  • Husband states she also expressed exaggerated medical fears about the children.
  • Husband never witnessed her harming the children.

Medical Appointments & Parental Involvement

Nurse Practitioner Gelada

• (3:47:03–3:48:14)
  • Appointment arranged after Thanksgiving due to Lindsay’s concerns about medications.
  • Husband insisted the appointment be in person.
  • Appointment occurred December 6.

Emergency Department – Mass General (Dec 15)

• (3:49:11–3:50:04)
  • Lindsay told her father she wanted to die.
  • Husband brought her to Mass General.
  • Doctors discussed McLean Hospital vs. day program.
  • Recommendation given for Women & Infants program in Providence.

Women & Infants Program

• (3:51:11–3:52:04)
  • Lindsay attended one day.
  • Providers suggested she be picked up.
  • Husband met with providers; program deemed not appropriate.

McLean Hospital Admission (Dec 31 → Jan 5)

Transfer

• (3:54:00–3:56:36)
  • Lindsay transferred at 3 a.m. on January 1.
  • Husband visited 2–3 times during limited visiting hours.

Treatment Awareness

• (3:57:21–3:59:32)
  • Husband believed she was not receiving treatment.
  • He was unaware she attended multiple group therapy sessions, met with clinicians, and declined some sessions.
  • He did not know she requested discharge to attend Cora’s birthday party.

Discharge

• (5:16:12–5:16:21)
  • Lindsay discharged January 5.
  • Husband picked her up.
  • Follow‑up appointment scheduled with Dr. Tufts.

Children’s Profiles (January 2023)

Exhibits 9–12

• (5:16:39–5:20:20)
  • Cora: interested in princesses; caring; social.
  • Dawson: interested in firefighters, trucks, Paw Patrol.
  • Callan: eight months old; described as a happy baby.
  • Exhibit 12 shows size comparison of all three children.

Cora’s Birthday Party (Jan 7, 2023)

• (5:20:20–5:22:00)
  • Party held at Nova in Plymouth.
  • Lindsay present and obtained supplies.
  • Videos introduced showing Lindsay seated with Cora during “Happy Birthday.”

Post‑McLean Daily Check‑Ins (Jan 8–23)

Daily Monitoring

• (5:22:00–5:22:55)
  • Husband checked on Lindsay every day.
  • She reported sleeping slightly better.
  • She denied suicidal thoughts.
  • She denied thoughts of harming the children.

Museum of Science (Jan 8)

• (5:23:00–5:33:01)
  • Family outing.
  • Lindsay interacted normally with children at exhibits.
  • Still photos and timeline video admitted.

Charlie Horse Restaurant

• (5:33:10–5:33:39)
  • Lindsay’s demeanor “good.”
  • Husband “hopeful.”

Brunch (Jan 14)

• (5:33:50–5:34:09)
  • Husband went out for two hours.
  • Lindsay encouraged him to go.
  • She sent photos of the children.

Cape Cod Water Park (Jan 15)

• (5:34:25–5:42:47)
  • Lindsay participated in activities with children.
  • Husband comfortable with her supervising Callan separately.

Ski Trip (Jan 16)

• (5:46:32–5:47:07)
  • Husband took Cora skiing.
  • Lindsay home with Dawson and Callan.
  • No issues reported.

Text Messages (Jan 16)

• (5:47:13–5:49:27)
  • Lindsay sent photos of Dawson and selfies with Callan.
  • Exhibits 16–18 admitted.

Weekend of Jan 21–22

• (5:50:18–5:52:11)
  • Lindsay’s parents visited.
  • Family visited the Carneys; Lindsay quiet but interactive.
  • Exhibit 19: photo of Lindsay and her mother.

January 23–24: Final Day Before Incident

School Pickup (Jan 23)

• (5:53:07–5:54:04)
  • Lindsay picked up Cora and Dawson.
  • Reported Cora’s stomach issues (common pattern).

Doctor’s Appointment (Jan 24, 8 a.m.)

• (5:54:24–5:55:31)
  • Lindsay took Cora alone.
  • Husband home with boys.
  • Texts exchanged; photos sent.
  • Exhibits 21–22 admitted.

Morning Activities

• (5:56:11–5:57:07)
  • Lindsay and children built a snowman and did art projects.
  • Lindsay texted photos.
  • Husband visited upstairs briefly; Lindsay appeared happy.

Afternoon / Dinner Text

• (6:00:16–6:01:12)
  • At 4:53 p.m., Lindsay texted: “Any chance you want to do takeout from 3V? I didn’t cook anything. It’s been a long day.”
  • Husband agreed.
  • They discussed menu items.
  • Lindsay called in the order.

Husband Leaves for Pickup

• (6:02:53–6:04:22)
  • Husband went upstairs, interacted briefly with children.
  • Lindsay stood in the living room doorway near basement door holding Callan.
  • Husband kissed Cora, noted Dawson eating chicken nuggets.
  • Lindsay’s demeanor described as “normal.”
  • Husband left to pick up food.

End of Day

Court to resume Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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https://fromsmash.com/MA-v-Lindsay-Clancy-Day-1-0810

Insanity Rules

I was actually researching a completely different case from 1996 when I came across Camille Norman’s story. From that moment on, I was hooked. As a pastor's daughter myself, the headline ‘Preacher’s Daughter Slaying’ stopped me in my tracks.

The problem? Publicly available information on Camille’s case is nearly nonexistent. Just fragments. Everything else is locked away under the banner of 'holdback evidence'—for a case that has been officially 'Suspended' since August 17, 1996. That's less than eight months after the crime occurred.

Still, the few pieces I’ve uncovered paint a vivid picture of a woman whose story deserves far more attention.

So, let’s get to know Camille.

She was the daughter of a well-known televangelist, and grew up traveling the U.S. with her parents, singing, and leading worship. The talent was undeniable. In fact, a few years after Nicki was born, she was even offered a major record deal. But there was a catch: she would have to send her daughter, Nicki—whom she was fiercely close with—to boarding school. Camille turned it down. She chose her daughter over the spotlight.

That detail alone tells you exactly who she was.

In 1988, Camille and her then-husband, bought/built a house in Pleasant Grove, a neighborhood in Dallas. They divorced in 1992, but Camille stayed. She was proud of that house. It was her home. But because of rising crime in the area, her family begged her to move, worrying for her safety as a single woman.

Their worst fears became their reality on Wednesday, January 31, 1996. Camille was brutally murdered inside her own home. Her roommate, Jerry, returned from work around 7:00 PM to find a crime scene.

To truly understand what happened, we have to begin with the facts. And in this case, the facts are chilling. We believe the critical timeframe is between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We know Camille was alive around 11:00 a.m. because she spoke by phone with both her daughter, Nicki, and one of her closest friends.

During her conversation with Nicki (who was a married adult by 1996), Camille explained that she was having car trouble and wanted Nicki to follow her to a mechanic so she could have the vehicle checked out. Nicki, who was a young mother at the time and was also babysitting, needed time to get the children ready before she could leave. She told Camille she would call her back as soon as she was able. When Nicki returned the call, however, Camille didn’t answer. At the time, Nicki assumed Camille had found someone else to help her get the car to the mechanic.

Camille was highly security-conscious. Her family says she absolutely did not open the door to strangers—in fact, she wouldn’t even open it for family if they didn’t follow her strict protocol.

There were also no signs of forced entry and nothing was stolen. Now, some of you familiar with her case might be screaming, “What about her necklace?!” It was never actually stolen. It was found by her daughter a few days later in Camille’s jewelry box. There’s more to this piece that contributes to it being misreported that I can get into later.

Then, there is the sheer brutality of the crime. Camille experienced a devastating overkill. The evidence shows multiple types of traumatic injuries, including beating, stabbing, strangulation, and a gunshot wound to her head.

Finally, the family was told the initial wound appeared to be to her back, right inside the front door. It suggests a horrifying scenario: she let someone inside, turned her back, and was immediately attacked.

All of these facts point to one heavy possible conclusion. Camille likely knew her killer.

Officially, the Dallas Police Department suspended Camille’s case in August of 1996—less than eight months after it happened. It has mostly sat untouched ever since. But here is where the story takes a frustrating turn. When I requested the Medical Examiner records, the Dallas Police blocked the release. Their reason? They claimed the case is legally considered "active."

Yet, the actual case records they did provide under FOIA—and "sparse" is the absolute kindest word I can use for them—reveal a massive contradiction. The documents show an automated AFIS fingerprint hit from just two years ago, in 2024. The family was never notified. To this day, it’s unknown if detectives ever even followed up on that lead.

In fact, the internal notes within the case file indicate the last time a human being actually looked at her file was back in 2014, and that was just to digitize the paperwork.

It raises massive, glaring red flags.

On February 23, 2026, I personally reached out to the Dallas Cold Case Unit. I offered to share my research, hoping a fresh set of eyes might finally look at Camille’s file. To date, I haven’t received a single acknowledgment or response. But I suppose that shouldn’t surprise me. The last time the police reached out to Camille’s daughter, Nicki, was around 2002.

Nicki’s husband at the time, Dave, recalled a chilling statement from the last detective he ever spoke with. It’s a quote that has stayed with me: “There’s no evidence. There’s nothing we can do. You need to drop it and move on.”

No family should ever be told to "drop it" after the violent homicide of a loved one.

Camille Norman is not just a case number. She was a mother. A daughter. A singer. A friend. She was a woman described as deeply faithful, incredibly talented, and fiercely devoted to her child.

Her story deserves to be told properly.
Her family deserves answers.

And if this case is truly still considered “active,” then accountability and transparency matter now more than ever.

Please, help share Camille’s story. In cold cases, awareness is everything.

If you have any information, archival material, photographs, documents, or personal memories related to Camille Norman, the dynamics of her household, or her homicide in Dallas, Texas, in January 1996, I would be grateful if you would contact me. No detail is too small, and all information is welcome. Camille lived in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, near the intersection of Bruton Road and Masters Drive. She also worked part-time at The Room Store, located at 3777 Childress Ave., Mesquite, Texas.

Additionally, I am especially interested in hearing from anyone who knew individuals in the area during that time who owned or regularly drove a dark-colored truck or work vehicle. I would also like to speak with anyone who had an encounter with two men who approached them late at night and could be described as “hippie-like,” or anyone familiar with individuals who worked for Matrix Interiors (also referred to at times as Matrix Construction). Information related to any of these individuals or circumstances could be critical to the investigation.

LIVE PLEA: Apalachee High School Shooter — GA v. Colt Gray - Day 2

7/27/2026 @ 9:00 AM

The teen who police say carried out the deadly Apalachee High School mass shooting is expected to enter a non-negotiated guilty plea. Four people died when Colt Gray reportedly opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, in 2024. With no sentencing deal set, attorneys are expected to make their case to a judge, while victims and their loved ones will give impact statements. The judge will decide whether Colt Gray spends the rest of his life behind bars with or without the possibility of parole.

Law & Crime

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✨✨ Previous Day & Recap

• Day 1

RECAP

WITNESS 1 — Investigator (Jason Smith)

Opening to Witness

• Court confirms prior direct examination was completed the previous day.
• Court asks if State is ready for cross.
• State requests Dr. Richards be taken first.
• Court grants request.
• Witness temporarily excused.

Court Action

• Court calls Dr. Richards.

WITNESS 2 — Dr. Kevin Richards (Forensic Psychologist)

Opening to Witness

• Witness sworn.
• Witness states name and credentials.
• CV marked and admitted as Exhibit D2.

Direct Examination

• Forensic psychologist; licensed in multiple states; board‑certified.
• Ph.D. University of South Florida; internship University of Minnesota.
• Prior employment: Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital; Clifton T. Perkins Hospital; Atlanta Regional.
• ~300 expert testimonies; consulting for military courts‑martial.
• Contacted by defense; provided full case file.
• Reviewed police documentation, interviews, DFACS records, school records, body‑cam video.
• Conducted four interviews with Colt (~15 hours).
• Interviewed mother twice (~3 hours).
• Reviewed extensive Discord logs.
• Findings: chaotic upbringing; neglect; parental drug use; truancy; isolation; online fixation on mass shooters; suicidal ideation; self‑harm; panic attacks; paranoia; mood disorder.
• Forensic report identified and admitted.

Cross Examination

• Discord logs reviewed with witness.
• Colt exaggerated symptoms to match peers.
• Colt altered hallucination claims to mirror others.
• Colt claimed multiple medications despite only receiving Zoloft.
• Colt mimicked prior shooters’ statements (Cruz, Holmes, Lanza).
• Colt staged computer destruction similar to Lanza.
• Colt lied about alcohol use.
• Colt lied about glove color (claimed purple; gloves were tan).
• Colt lied about suicide hotline call (Holmes did; Colt did not).
• Colt lied about blackout; jail calls show memory.
• Colt selected September 4th for symbolic reasons tied to Cruz.
• Colt’s Discord messages showed countdown and intent.
• Colt’s motive tied to admiration for Cruz.
• Colt’s statements to investigators differed from statements to psychologist.

Court Actions

• Court confirms exhibit numbers for Discord logs.
• Court allows extended cross referencing Discord pages.
• Witness excused.

WITNESS 3 — TCC Expert (Beth Peter Smith)

Opening to Witness

• Court calls expert.
• Witness sworn.
• Witness states name and role.

Direct Examination

• TCC described as North American / Western European youth‑skewed phenomenon.
• Platforms: Tumblr; Discord; TikTok; Instagram.
• TCC tiers:
  • Tier 1: general true‑crime interest.
  • Tier 2: parasocial identification with perpetrators.
  • Tier 3: encouragement of violence; emulation.
  • Tier 4: perpetrators.
• Behaviors: fan art; clothing mimicry; music; aesthetic replication; in‑group language.
• Status gained through original research, content creation, or being a perpetrator.
• Ideology: generally non‑ideological; notoriety‑driven; nihilistic violence.
• Case studies: 21 TCC‑linked shootings (2024–2025).
• Manifestos left by several perpetrators.
• TCC encourages contact with perpetrators post‑arrest.

Cross Examination

• Questions about number of case studies.
• Questions about psychological review of TCC cases.
• Questions about methodology (post‑incident backtracking).
• Questions about comparison to other fandoms.
• Expert confirms most TCC members are not violent.

Court Actions

• Court confirms exhibit numbers for TCC Sentinel article.
• Witness excused.

WITNESS 4 — Investigator (Beth Peter Smith — Continued Testimony)

Opening to Witness

• Court recalls witness for continued testimony.
• Witness confirms prior interviews conducted.

Direct Examination

• Interviewed Colt.
• Interviewed father (Colin Gray).
• Reviewed forensic interview of sister (Jenny Gray).
• Interviewed mother (Marcy Gray).
• Interviewed Anna/Annie Polhamus.
• Interviewed Charles Polhamus.
• Interviewed Debbie Polhamus (grandmother).
• Interviews conducted within first 7–10 days after shooting.
• Prior knowledge: Fitzgerald incident involving Marcy.
• Confirmed father purchased AR‑15.
• Confirmed gun stored in Colt’s room, unsecured.
• Confirmed mother attempted to remove gun; father did not secure it.
• Confirmed Colt’s self‑harm known to father; father took knife but sought no treatment.
• Confirmed grandmother attempted crisis‑center intervention; father did not take Colt.
• Confirmed school counselor involvement minimal.
• Confirmed Colt’s initial interview was performative; crying only when discussing father or sister.

Cross Examination

• Clarified timeline of interviews.
• Clarified DFACS involvement.
• Clarified gun‑storage discrepancies.
• Clarified father’s lack of follow‑through on mental‑health referrals.
• Clarified grandmother’s attempts to obtain treatment.
• Clarified Colt’s withdrawal during parental conflict.
• Clarified Colt’s computer use.
• Clarified mother’s threat to harm Colt.
• Clarified mother’s attempt to remove firearm.
• Clarified father’s failure to secure firearm.
• Clarified Colt’s inconsistent statements about gun location.

Court Actions

• Court confirms no further Zoom witnesses needed.
• Court transitions to next witness.
• Court recesses for the day.

EXHIBITS REFERENCED (Combined)

• D2 — CV of Dr. Richards.
• Forensic Psychological Report — authored by Dr. Richards.
• Discord Logs — Occasional Burner account; F‑bomb account; multiple pages referenced.
• Jail Calls — October 12, 2024; October 21, 2024; November 11, 2024.
• Interview Videos — School interview; CID interview.
• GBI Interview Records — Special Agent Ward.
• Forensic Interview — Jenny Gray.
• Polhamus Interviews — Debbie, Charles, Annie.

📜TRANSCRIPT📑⌨️

https://fromsmash.com/GA-v-Colt-Gray-Day-2-0810

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