Author Topic: July 18, 2006 - Judge says no to accused bodybuilders (Read 9429 times)

abz · « **on:** July 18, 2006, 05:05:44 PM »

The bodybuilding couple accused of killing their personal assistant will stay in jail on murder charges. On Tuesday morning, attorneys for Craig Titus, Kelly Ryan and Anthony Gross tried to get the charges against their clients dropped.

In the end, the judge denied their requests and set a trial date for January of 2007. Titus and Ryan are charged with kidnapping and murdering their personal assistant, Melissa James.

James' body was found in the trunk of a burned out Jaguar in the desert last year. Gross is accused of helping to set that car on fire.

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From Getbig.com
http://www.getbig.com/news/2006-03/060718titus.htm

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006, was another courtroom appearance for Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan. Here is a synopsis on what happened, based on the courtroom opinion notes from an observer...

Craig was there. Kelly was there. Anthony Gross was there. Craig and Kelly were holding hands, even though they were handcuffed. It looked like Kelly's family was there also, but very quiet in the back. I think they were in the courtroom for about an hour or so. Craig has a goatee now, and Kelly - well, didn't know she wore glasses, but she did today.

The most memorable thing that was noted was that Craig kind of got into it with the DA right when he was presenting some legal arguments. Why Craig can't control himself, and said something makes people wonder? Of course the D.A. was saying something like Kelly was actively involved in the homicide and all. It sounded like that the DA was saying that Kelly did most of the serious crimes, and Kelly put the morphine into Melissa, and that is when Craig yelled out loud in front of everybody "No she didn't. I am tired of them saying that." The judge said to Craig that if you do not calm down, you will be out of here. And Craig got a little teary eyed. This occurred when Kelly's lawyer said that she wasn't the active player in this. The DA said no way - she participated. But Craig not in control, makes him look bad.

The judge denied everything they wanted. The lawyers were arguing some obscure stuff, not really talked much about the actual murder charge. The lawyers wanted the kidnapping charges to go away, It looks like they got nothing. Are the lawyers in a tough situation? Looks like it. This judge is a more conservative judge. She is completely pro law enforcement, and a hardass perhaps. Rumors are that she is a harsher sentencer than other judges. She was elected, ousting a former liberal judge who was a left-winger or so. She said she would be tough on all crimes if elected and it looks like she is. Of the 23 district court judges here in Las Vegas, she is considered perhaps one of the top three in being harsh and hard. Tough for Craig and Kelly.

Still, there is no proof of cause of death on Melissa. They were arguing today on what charges they will stand for. Whether it will be murder or murder with the use of a deadly weapon (enhanced). The difference between the two is 20 to life versus 40 to life. Big difference if convicted. It is double for the second charge if they use that one. So does it matter if one did it or the other? Perhaps not? We hear that there is a Felony Murder Rule, which means even if you didn't mean to kill someone, or not directly involved, you can be prosecuted for murder. But the behavior after the fact brings them down in the case.

Anthony Gross was in the courtroom also. I thought there was a plea agreement with him, but it looks like there is not. What is his role in this? Is there more to the story? More soon...

Motorbreath · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2006, 08:04:31 AM »

Things are not looking good for Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan…

This morning Judge Jackie Glass heard arguments regarding the defendants request for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, which she denied. The trial date has been scheduled for January 22, 2007 in District Court Dept. 5.

Titus had an outburst today in court, in which he claimed “NO SHE DID NOT”. “I’m tired of them saying that.” This was in response to the D.A.’s statements that Kelly put morphine into Melissa. The judge told Craig one more outburst and you’ll be removed. It appears the D.A. is making its case to go after Kelly as the one who did the crimes.

Craig was sporting a graying goatee and Kelly was wearing glasses. The two were holding hands in court as they were handcuffed.

I know Craig........you or Kelly had NOTHING to do with this.
You NEVER injected her with morphine
You NEVER choked her out
You NEVER bound and gagged her
You NEVER bought lighter fluid or kerosene
You NEVER did anything.....

Enjoy the holidays and the next 6 months with Jerome & Bubba until your 1/22/07 court date, where the Judge will BITCH SLAP you AGAIN!!!!

CRD · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2006, 10:12:40 AM »

Defendant yells at prosecutor during court appearance
Titus takes issue with comments about wife

Slaying suspect Craig Titus exchanged words with a prosecutor Tuesday during legal arguments over whether a murder charge against the bodybuilder and his wife should be dismissed.

The tense moment unfolded as Clark County prosecutor Robert Daskas told District Judge Jackie Glass that Titus' wife, fitness champion Kelly Ryan, was an active participant in the slaying of Titus and Ryan's personal assistant, Melissa James, in December.

"It was Kelly Ryan herself who was involved in the fight with Melissa James," Daskas said. "It was Kelly Ryan who used a Taser or stun gun (on the victim). ... It was Kelly Ryan herself who injected Melissa James with morphine."

"No she did not!" Titus suddenly yelled out.

"Well, let's ask Mr. Titus who did it," Daskas said, looking directly at Titus.

"I'm getting tired of him saying that," Titus said.

Glass warned Titus that if he continued to act out, he would be removed from court. Titus promised to behave.

The episode came as attorneys for Titus and Ryan sought dismissal of murder, conspiracy, arson and kidnapping charges against the couple in James' death. Glass declined to dismiss any of the charges.

Afterward, defense attorney Steven Boozang said Titus' outburst was because of his client's frustration over the false charges lodged by prosecutors and Titus was simply sticking up for his wife.

The episode marks the second time in recent months that Titus has been involved in an awkward display in court. During a bail hearing in April, Glass ordered Titus and Ryan be held without bail while awaiting trial. Titus shook his head and laughed loudly.

Titus and Ryan are charged with killing James, 28, then burning the body in the back of Ryan's car off state Route 160.

Ryan is a 33-year-old past Fitness America champion and Ms. Olympia runner-up, and Titus is a 40-year-old past place-winner of international Mr. Olympia competitions.

An acquaintance, Anthony Gross, is accused of being an accomplice by helping them burn James' body. Gross, 23, remains under house arrest after posting $13,000 bail. He was charged with accessory to murder and third-degree arson.

A witness, Megan Pierson, has told a grand jury that Titus and Ryan talked about James' death and using a Taser on her. Pierson said Ryan talked about the victim being beaten and drugged, and said Titus later mimicked choking the victim.

In statements to police, Titus and Ryan denied wrongdoing, saying they found the victim overdosed on drugs in their car. They panicked and burned the body off Sandy Valley Road. Gross has also pleaded innocent to the charges.

In court Tuesday, defense attorneys said the charges against the couple are flawed. They argued that there is no proof that James was kidnapped, as prosecutors allege; that the grand jury proceedings against the couple were faulty; and that there is no evidence that a deadly weapon was used in the crime.

The defense noted that the Clark County coroner's office has been unable to determine a cause of death for James.

But Glass ruled the charges of murder, kidnapping, conspiracy and arson should stand, and that the case should go to trial.

Glass also refused to dismiss arson and accessory charges against Gross.

Trial for all three is scheduled for January.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jul-19-Wed-2006/news/8570803.html

shockandawe · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2006, 12:31:05 PM »

Attaboy! Nothing like dispelling the theory that you are out of control emotionally and capable of "snapping".

midknight · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2006, 03:50:07 PM »

ribonucleic · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2006, 06:54:10 PM »

Slaying suspect Craig Titus exchanged words with a prosecutor Tuesday during legal arguments over whether a murder charge against the bodybuilder and his wife should be dismissed.

The tense moment unfolded as Clark County prosecutor Robert Daskas told District Judge Jackie Glass that Titus' wife, fitness champion Kelly Ryan, was an active participant in the slaying of Titus and Ryan's personal assistant, Melissa James, in December.

"It was Kelly Ryan herself who was involved in the fight with Melissa James," Daskas said. "It was Kelly Ryan who used a Taser or stun gun (on the victim). ... It was Kelly Ryan herself who injected Melissa James with morphine."

"No she did not!" Titus suddenly yelled out.

"Well, let's ask Mr. Titus who did it," Daskas said, looking directly at Titus.

"I'm getting tired of him saying that," Titus said.

Glass warned Titus that if he continued to act out, he would be removed from court. Titus promised to behave.

The episode came as attorneys for Titus and Ryan sought dismissal of murder, conspiracy, arson and kidnapping charges against the couple in James' death. Glass declined to dismiss any of the charges.

Afterward, defense attorney Steven Boozang said Titus' outburst was because of his client's frustration over the false charges lodged by prosecutors and Titus was simply sticking up for his wife.

The episode marks the second time in recent months that Titus has been involved in an awkward display in court. During a bail hearing in April, Glass ordered Titus and Ryan be held without bail while awaiting trial. Titus shook his head and laughed loudly.

Titus and Ryan are charged with killing James, 28, then burning the body in the back of Ryan's car off state Route 160.

Ryan is a 33-year-old past Fitness America champion and Ms. Olympia runner-up, and Titus is a 40-year-old past place-winner of international Mr. Olympia competitions.

An acquaintance, Anthony Gross, is accused of being an accomplice by helping them burn James' body. Gross, 23, remains under house arrest after posting $13,000 bail. He was charged with accessory to murder and third-degree arson.

A witness, Megan Pierson, has told a grand jury that Titus and Ryan talked about James' death and using a Taser on her. Pierson said Ryan talked about the victim being beaten and drugged, and said Titus later mimicked choking the victim.

In statements to police, Titus and Ryan denied wrongdoing, saying they found the victim overdosed on drugs in their car. They panicked and burned the body off Sandy Valley Road. Gross has also pleaded innocent to the charges.

In court Tuesday, defense attorneys said the charges against the couple are flawed. They argued that there is no proof that James was kidnapped, as prosecutors allege; that the grand jury proceedings against the couple were faulty; and that there is no evidence that a deadly weapon was used in the crime.

The defense noted that the Clark County coroner's office has been unable to determine a cause of death for James.

But Glass ruled the charges of murder, kidnapping, conspiracy and arson should stand, and that the case should go to trial.

Glass also refused to dismiss arson and accessory charges against Gross.

Trial for all three is scheduled for January.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jul-19-Wed-2006/news/8570803.html

sarcasm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2006, 06:57:15 PM »

he's in big trouble and he knows it, they both look pretty good all things considered though, i thought they'd be real haggard looking, besides the lost size he looks healthy.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:23:36 PM »

Quote from: sarcasm on July 20, 2006, 06:57:15 PM

he's in big trouble and he knows it, they both look pretty good all things considered though, i thought they'd be real haggard looking, besides the lost size he looks healthy.

Agreed on all points.

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:26:59 PM »

He should really consider hospitalizing that prosecutor.

Woten · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:27:26 PM »

She needs a big hug and a cup of tea

tommywishbone · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:39:38 PM »

Maybe he was cranky because his $35,000 home gym only brought $12,000 on ebay.

Oliver Klaushof · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:24:48 PM »

He's looking very Stone Cold Steve Austin

Special Ed · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:27:54 PM »

Kelly looks kinda cute there. I'm diggin' the librarian look.

Special "PenPal" Ed

Oliver Klaushof · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:29:14 PM »

I wonder if she leaves the glasses on.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:31:07 PM »

It's good that incarceration has forced her to grow her eyebrows back.

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:33:01 PM »

Quote from: Special Ed on July 20, 2006, 09:27:54 PM

Special "PenPal" Ed

LMAO!

dzulboy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2006, 10:58:07 PM »

it's amazeing when you get locke dup for a year or so an dhave no drugs available how much better you can look its sad to say that is probably the best those two ever looked

Adam Empire · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2006, 11:03:19 PM »

Quote from: Oliver Klaushof on July 20, 2006, 09:24:48 PM

He's looking very Stone Cold Steve Austin

I'd say more Goldberg-ish.

JayLS1-327 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2006, 12:00:47 PM »

Quote from: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 09:31:07 PM

It's good that incarceration has forced her to grow her eyebrows back.

Holy Shit LOL

midknight · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2006, 02:32:53 PM »

Quote from: dzulboy on July 20, 2006, 10:58:07 PM

it's amazeing when you get locke dup for a year or so an dhave no drugs available how much better you can look its sad to say that is probably the best those two ever looked

good call -

shockandawe · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2006, 11:05:06 AM »

Yeah, Kelly looks a LOT better. Titus just looks like a dickhead.

But did you get a look at how she is LOOKING at Craig in that second photo of then, where he is leaning over the side of the courtroom gate? She's looking at him like "Oooooohhhh Craiiiiiiiiig! There you are, my Honey-Bunny!!! You still give me chills!" <sigh>

She should be looking at him, now without the rose-colored glasses, saying, "Oh God... if only I'd passed on the relationship and just shagged you, you worthless sack of sh*t!"

buffalo · « **Reply #21 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:34:23 PM »

Quote from: abz on July 18, 2006, 05:05:44 PM

The most memorable thing that was noted was that Craig kind of got into it with the DA right when he was presenting some legal arguments. Why Craig can't control himself, and said something makes people wonder? Of course the D.A. was saying something like Kelly was actively involved in the homicide and all. It sounded like that the DA was saying that Kelly did most of the serious crimes, and Kelly put the morphine into Melissa, and that is when Craig yelled out loud in front of everybody "No she didn't. I am tired of them saying that." The judge said to Craig that if you do not calm down, you will be out of here.

You KNOW Craig is gonna be that defendant that you sometimes see handcuffed to his chair with duct tape across his mouth to keep him quiet during courtroom proceedings because he can't control himself, right??...how appropriate would that be considering the details of the murder?

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Kelly looks like a darn librarian in that pic or maybe even the court reporter..Craig looks like he's lining himslef up to fit in nicely with the Aryan Bros.

Special Ed · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2006, 10:02:10 PM »

Craig wrote a note to the DA:

Drop all charges if you know what's good for you brother.

sp3cial "prison break" ed

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:58:12 AM »

Quote from: buffalo on August 02, 2006, 08:34:23 PM

You KNOW Craig is gonna be that defendant that you sometimes see handcuffed to his chair with duct tape across his mouth to keep him quiet during courtroom proceedings because he can't control himself, right??...how appropriate would that be considering the details of the murder?

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Kelly looks like a darn librarian in that pic or maybe even the court reporter..Craig looks like he's lining himslef up to fit in nicely with the Aryan Bros.
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if he acts up they'll excuse the jury and warn craig and his lawyers that demonstrations like this will not be tolerated.

gh15 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:54:52 PM »

pathetic

Author Topic: July 18, 2006 - Judge says no to accused bodybuilders (Read 9429 times)

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