Live: Day 3 of Naples-Orlando home invasion trial
Three Immokalee men were accused of committing a string of home invasions in Collier County and the Orlando area in 2014. Today is day three of the home invasion robberies trial in Orlando's Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
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Judge asking prospective jurors if they or someone they know have been victims of a crime. So far, many victims of home burglaries.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 2:04:53 PM -
Here's a Naples tidbit from jury selection: One of the potential jurors is the daughter of former Naples Police Chief Steven Moore.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 2:42:28 PM
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We're back from recess here in Orlando. Jurors will now be questioned by both the defense and the prosecution. By day's end we should have 9by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 5:34:11 PM
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Prosecution is up first. 1. question: Do any of the prospective jurors follow, watch or listen to true crime shows?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 5:49:03 PM
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Of the roughly 80, some 15 say they have. Mostly CSI, Law and Order, Bones, NCIS. Only one person mentioned Serial...by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:16:56 PM
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2nd question from prosecution: Anyone ever consulted an expert? (non-medical) Not much response. 3rd question anyone ever witnessed a crime?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:19:17 PM
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Responses to 3rd question range from being a witness at the murder trial of a relative to witnessing bar fights and hit and runs.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:38:41 PM
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4th question from prosecution: Anyone ever had a negative experience with law enforcement?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:43:00 PM
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Question from prosecution to one of the jurors: Do you think surveillance by law enforcement should be allowed?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:47:15 PM
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Significance of that: Suspects got arrested after police surveilled them. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:48:21 PM
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Consensus answer from handful of jurors: There has to be a reason for the surveillance. Shouldn't be done without cause.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:51:17 PM
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Next question from prosecution: can two or more people commit a crime together and divide up their roles?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 6:58:29 PM
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Significance: the 4th suspect (who will have a separate trial) told investigators that Perez was the leader of the group. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:00:16 PM
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Next question from prosecution: Do you know Robin Hood and do you think it is justified to steal if the victims are rich, or banks, etc.?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:03:13 PM
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Significance: The home invasions occurred mostly in well-off neighborhoods. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:04:12 PM
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Next question from prosecution: Anyone have military experience? Those who did, did you have weapons training?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:08:10 PM
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Likely significance: Home invasion robberies involved armed suspects. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:09:21 PM
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We're back. Question from prosecution now: Who has experience with firearms?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:33:08 PM
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Question from prosecution: Not all defendants are on trial, would that cause you concern?by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:36:14 PM
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Significance: 4th defendant was granted a continuance on Monday to wait for testimony of medical expert. He'll be tried separately. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:37:27 PM
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Now the defense. First, Landon Miller, attorney for Henry Contreras. He tells jurors he has no more questions for them. Applause from jurorsby Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:47:52 PM
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Other two defense attorneys get applause, too, after they tell jurors they have no more questions. Both sides will now try to decide on 9 twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:50:06 PM
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Both sides now huddled over their juror lists to select who they'd like to see on the jury for the next two weeks.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:55:05 PM
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Andres Perez, Henry Contreras and Johnathan Contreras deliberating with their attorneys. All 3 have been making notes throughout the trial. twitter.com/patjriley/stat…by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 7:57:07 PM
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Both parties now go down the list first dismissing jurors "with cause" which means there are concerns they can't decide the case impartiallyby Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 8:13:18 PM
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And we have a jury. Six primary jurors and 3 alternates. Opening statements likely tomorrow.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 8:30:21 PM
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That's it for today. We'll have opening statements at 9 am tomorrow. Story to come.by Patrick Riley via twitter 5/3/2017 9:04:28 PM