Jury Selection Begins For Crowe Murder Case
Tuite Allegedly Stabbed 12-Year-Old
POSTED: 11:04 a.m. PST February 2, 2004
SAN DIEGO -- Jury selection began Monday in the trial against Stephanie Crowe's, (pictured, right), suspected killer, 10News reported.
Transient Richard Tuite, (pictured, left), allegedly stabbed to death the 12-year-old in her Escondido home in 1998.
Initially, Crowe's brother, Michael, and two of his friends were charged for the crime.
But the girl's blood was found on Tuite's sweatshirt and undershirt, ending the case against the three boys.
It will take about a week to select a jury for the case.
Transient Richard Tuite, (pictured, left), allegedly stabbed to death the 12-year-old in her Escondido home in 1998.
Initially, Crowe's brother, Michael, and two of his friends were charged for the crime.
But the girl's blood was found on Tuite's sweatshirt and undershirt, ending the case against the three boys.
It will take about a week to select a jury for the case.
Previous Stories:
- December 19, 2003: Tuite Trial To Remain In San Diego
- September 25, 2003: Judge: Tuite Mentally Competent To Stand Trial
- July 16, 2003: Judge: Tuite Must Be Examined By Psychiatrist
- June 9, 2003: Judge Could Reveal Tuite's Troubled Past To Jurors
- March 26, 2003: Tentative Date Set For Tuite Trial
- March 17, 2003: Tuite Pleads Not Guilty To Crowe Murder
- March 4, 2003: Tuite To Stand Trial For Crowe Murder
- February 27, 2003: Teen In Tuite Hearing Can't Explain Knife
- February 26, 2003: Teen Takes Stand In Tuite Hearing
- February 25, 2003: Prosecutors Play 'Confession' Tape In Tuite Hearing
- February 20, 2003: Tape: Teen Admits Part In Stephanie Crowe Murder
- February 19, 2003: Will Tuite Stand Trial For Stephanie Crowe's Murder?
- February 14, 2003: Court: Tuite Can Present Evidence Against Crowe's Brother
- February 11, 2003: Tuite Preliminary Hearing On Hold
- February 10, 2003: Tuite Preliminary Hearing Continues
- February 6, 2003: 2nd Day Of Tuite Hearing Under Way
- February 5, 2003: Day 1 Of Tuite Preliminary Hearing Held
- September 19, 2002: Tuite's Preliminary Hearing Set
- August 26, 2002: Tuite Hearing May Come This Fall
- May 22, 2002: Crowe Family Wants Civil Case Sped Up
- May 16, 2002: Tuite Pleads Not Guilty To Crowe Murder
- May 16, 2002: Tuite To Be Arraigned Today
- May 15, 2002: Tuite To Be Charged With Stephanie Crowe's Murder
- December 3, 2001: Gag Order Lifted In Stephanie Crowe Case
- November 15, 2001: Crowe Murder Suspect Back In Prison
- July 11, 2001: Crowe Murder Suspect Released From Prison
- June 29, 2001: Breakthrough Expected In Crowe Murder Case
- May 30, 2001: Man Linked To Crowe Murder Back In Prison
- May 25, 2001: Man Investigated In Crowe Murder To Be Paroled
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