Oswego Daily News
Engineering Professor: Screw Could Have Supported Erin’s Weight
An engineering professor said today (Sept. 21) Erin Maxwell could have hanged herself from the screw in her bedroom window frame.
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Former ME: Erin Maxwell Was Strangled
Dr. Mary Jumbelic, the ME who performed the autopsy on Erin in August 2008, testified in court today that the cause of death was strangulation, not accidental hanging as Erin’s stepbrother claims.
Oswego Daily News
DNA Experts Testify In Jones Case
Two experts from the New York State Police forensics center in Albany testified today (Sept. 16) about the green rope in the Alan Jones murder case. State police forensic expert Stacy Rack testified that she discovered “three small, reddish brown spots” on the rope that killed Erin Maxwell. No DNA from Jones was found, however.
Oswego Daily News
Judge Questions ‘Depraved Indifference’ Indictment
Out of the presence of the jury, Judge Walter Hafner and DA Donald Dodd debate legal issues relating to Alan Jones’ murder charge. Jones is accused of killing his 11-year-old stepsister last summer.
Oswego Daily News
State Troopers Take The Stand In Jones Case
Two members of the State Police testified today (Sept. 14) regarding their interaction with Alan Jones last August. They explained what Jones told them regarding his stepsister’s death. However, when they gave opinions in their answers, the defense objected. The jury can’t hear opinions regarding Jones’ demeanor because it is not part of the theory of the crime, the judge explained.
Oswego Daily News
Judge Admonishes Spectator At Jones Trial
Tensions have been running high ever since the Alan Jones murder trial got under way Sept. 8. When one of the attorneys makes a questionable comment, the other objects and the judge makes a ruling. However, when a spectator makes an objectionable remark, the judge moves swiftly to ensure order isn’t lost in the courtroom.
Oswego Daily News
‘A Whisper Away From Death’
Two doctors who treated Erin Maxwell describe her dire condition. She was ‘very, very close to the technical definition of brain dead,’ a Syracuse doctor said about Erin when she arrived at University Hospital.
Oswego Daily News
Defense Attorney Grills Witness
Alan Jones’ murder trial got off to a stormy start today (Sept. 9). About 15 minutes into his opening statement, Oswego County District Attorney Donald Dodd made reference to Jones’ lack of emotion and unresponsiveness when dealing with rescue personnel who responded to his 911 call on Aug. 29, 2008. That prompted defense attorney Sal Lanza to call for a mistrial.
Oswego Daily News
Jury Seated For Alan Jones’ Murder Trial
UPDATED: Jury selection was completed Tuesday in the trial of the Palermo man charged with killing his stepsister last August. Alan Jones is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Erin Maxwell. Opening statements are set for Wednesday.
Oswego Daily News
Former Pulaski Police Officer Sentenced To Community Service
His father, a county legislator, will return to court later this month. The pair was charged in connection with a property damage motor vehicle accident in the city of Oswego earlier this year.