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Closing arguments in the #DanMarkel murder case will begin tomorrow morning with jury deliberations to follow. A few wrap-up comments on today's proceedings (short thread for those interested).
1/ In a surprise (to me at least), #KatieMagbanua took the stand in her own defense. Overall, she presented as more credible and composed than I would have guessed--particularly after hearing her on the wiretaps. That said . . .
2/ Despite her appearing credible, #KatieMagbanua did not sufficiently explain how #SigfredoGarcia became connected to #CharlieAdelson. If not through her, it would be (more than) an incredible coincidence.
The state rested today in the #DanMarkel murder trial and so too did the #SigfredoGarcia defense. It appears the jury may get the case at some point tomorrow. A few summary observations from the day. (short thread)
1/ Thematically unimpressed by defense efforts to impeach or otherwise poke holes in the FBI's contributions to the investigation. Attorney demeanor matters in the jury's eyes and, at points today, the defense appeared aggressive and argumentative--to its detriment.
2/ Arguably the most impactful evidence from the state came from its (further) ability to tie money flowing through #CharlieAdelson's dentistry to #KatherineMagbanua.
The state presented significant wiretap evidence today in the #DanMarkel murder trial that I found clearly organized and easy to follow. A few highlights (short thread).
1/ An undercover agent approached #DonnaAdelson posing as #LuisRivera’s brother and claimed that she needed to take care of the brother the way she had taken care of defendants #KatieMagbanua and #SigfredoGarcia. The agent left Donna with a phone number.
2/ #DonnaAdelson relayed the details of that interaction to #CharlieAdelson who, in the quote of the day, said, “Why wouldn't the person come find me and talk to me? Why go to my mom?"
For those interested, a few more detailed updates in from the state's evidence in the #DanMarkel murder trial today (short thread).
2/ There were six calls between defendants #SigfredoGarcia and #KatherineMagbanua on the day of #Markel’s death. Cell records for #LuisRivera show his trip with Garcia from Miami to Tallahassee in June of 2014.
