![]() ![]() – Shircliff says this is the most crazy case he’s been a part of. She could be out of jail in 3-7 years.” He asks the judge to consider what life without parole was created for.ġ0:51 a.m. – Shircliff says Monserrate Shirley had a relationship with Leonard and everything else – “We would deceive ourselves to think she is any less culpable. ![]() – He says life without parole was created to put the most heinous people behind bars for the rest of their life.ġ0:49 a.m. – Defense attorney David Shircliff says the community was damaged emotionally and physically. – Black says she is not without feeling and compassion for the victims. I’ll accept the blame for that.”ġ0:46 a.m. She turns to the gallery, her voice cracking, and says she couldn’t predict how he would act. She says family members and residents felt there was no remorse shown by Leonard. – Black says there is residual doubt that he could have known murder would occur. Can’t say for sure microwave was used.ġ0:44 a.m. – Black: Experts could not say what the exact ignition source was. – “It was a perfect storm that nobody could have predicted.” Black says many experts couldn’t have reproduced this.ġ0:42 a.m. It’s not your typical violent history for someone facing life without parole.”ġ0:41 a.m. “Yes, he has a criminal history, but it’s limited. No arrests or convictions for drug or gun crimes. – Defense attorney Diane Black says what’s reflected in his criminal history before this are minor. – The residents who were on the bus are now in the courtroom.ġ0:39 a.m. Leonard tells the judge he is aware.ġ0:38 a.m. – Judge confirms that Leonard is aware that he has a right to appeal the decision. He has to determine that sentence first after hearing from defense and State, then proceed as if it’s a regular sentencing hearing.ġ0:35 a.m. – He says the request for life without parole makes this hearing different. He says a bus of residents broke down near Peru and we’ll wait for them.ġ0:29 a.m. – Judge John Marnocha enters the courtroom. ![]() “It’s fantastic to see you here,” she said.ġ0:28 a.m. She says she knows it was hard and a big time commitment. – Deputy Prosecutor Denise Robinson comes by the jurors and thanks them for coming. Chains jingle in the courtroom as he walks to the defense table.ĩ:57 a.m. – Convicted murderer and arsonist Mark Leonard enters the courtroom, not in a shirt and tie but in a bright orange jail jumpsuit. – John Longworth, Dion’s father, stops by a row of jurors and thanks them all for their service. Dion Longworth’s family and friends are all wearing yellow, which was his favorite color.ĩ:47 a.m. ![]() In the gallery are Richmond Hill residents, friends and family of Jennifer and Dion Longworth, some of the jurors from the trial and officials from IFD and IMPD. Therefore, we’ve been keeping thorough notes from inside the courtroom and will publish updates in this live blog during court breaks.Īugust 14, 2015– Mark Leonard’s Sentencingĩ:36 a.m. Internet and use of electronics are not permitted inside the courtroom. The judge will announce his decision on life without parole on Aug. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life in prison without parole. Leonard was convicted of 53 counts including murder, arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Richmond Hill defendant Mark Leonard is accused of concocting the conspiracy that led to the destruction of girlfriend Monserrate Shirley’s house in an intentional natural gas explosion on November 10, 2012. ![]()
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