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A Personal Collection of Found Materials

Vaughn Family Tragedy June 14, 2007 Channahon Township, Will County Illinois http://www.acandyrose.com/vaughn_history_arrested.htm

Christopher Vaughn Arrested Saturday, June 23, 2007 in St. Charles Missouri

2007-06-23 Chrisopher Vaughn Arrested

"Christopher Vaughn was taken into custody at the St. Charles County jail at 11:15 a.m. today -- just two hours before the funeral of his wife and three children who were fatally shot June 14 about 55 miles southwest of Chicago. Jailers said after the arrest that Vaughn, 32, of Oswego, Ill., would be held in St. Charles until formal charges are processed. Meanwhile, Will County States Attorney James Glasgow has scheduled a press conference for 1 p.m. today to announce a major breakthrough in the case." http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/

2007-06-23 Saturday

"New details emerged about Vaughn's dramatic arrest Saturday at a funeral home in Missouri. A funeral home staff member ushered Vaughn into a room, telling him there was something wrong with a piece of jewelry on his wife's body. Two detectives were waiting for him, according to a friend of Vaughn's in-laws." 06/25/2007 HEADLINE: "Why do dads kill? To be 'free,' experts say" BY JIM RITTER Staff Reporter http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/442096,CST-NWS-chann25.article

2007-06-23 Vaughn Charged Eight Counts First Degree Murder Without Bond

"Vaughn was arrested without incident around 7 a.m. as he arrived at a funeral home in St. Charles, Mo., where the services for his wife Kimberly and three young children are being held today. The Oswego man was charged with eight counts of first-degree murder and authorities are preparing to bring him back to Illinois. Will County State's Atty. James Glasgow said his office has 120 days to decide if they will seek the death penalty in the case." - "He said prosecutors were prepared for a legal fight should Vaughn challenge his extradition back to Illinois." - "Christopher Vaughn is being held without bond in the St. Charles County detention center, Glasgow said. He said his office will attempt to speed up the extradition process, starting Monday morning and are planning on asking for the assistance of Gov. Rod Blagojevich." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070623suv-update-story,1,1632918.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-23 St. Charles County Detention Center

Offender Record Last Name: VAUGHN Custody Status: In Custody First Name: CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS Agency: St Charles County Jail Date of Birth: 09/26/1974 Race: White Offender ID: 2007078067 Gender: Male St. Charles County, Missouri Free Public Records Directory http://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/MO_St.Charles.htm

2007-06-23 Family and Friends Reaction

"Christopher Vaughn's parents live in in a two-story, yellow frame house on a secluded gravel road in Dardenne Prairie. On Saturday, about half a dozen cars sat outside the home. Three 'No Trespassing' signs were posted around the residence. The family did not return calls for comment. Eugene Holland, who lives nearby, said: "It's too close. It makes you wonder who is living next door to you." 06/24/2007 HEADLINE: "HEADLINE: Father charged with killing his wife, children" By Susan Weich and Aisha Sultan - http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/

2007-06-23 Family and Friends Reaction

"Kimberly Vaughn's parents, Susan and Del Phillips, live about 15 miles away. In the Phillips' neighborhood Saturday, friends and neighbors expressed relief about the news of the arrest. Several said Christopher Vaughn's account sounded suspicious. "I can't believe anyone could try such a thing and think they could get away with it," said Dave Trikenskas, 61. Judy Stephens, 58, said she was glad the police arrested Vaughn before the funeral. "The family can have a little peace," she said. "I'm sure they suspected him. It'll allow them to grieve." 06/24/2007 HEADLINE: "HEADLINE: Father charged with killing his wife, children" By Susan Weich and Aisha Sultan - http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/

2007-06-23 Oswego Neighbor Reaction

"To Kimberly Vaughn's friends, the charges against her husband vindicate a woman who dearly loved her children. "I never suspected it was Kimberly," said Reina Carrasco, who worked alongside her in the clubhouse of their Oswego subdivision. "The man is scum. He's scum for doing something like that,'' Carrasco said of Christopher Vaughn. "Kimberly didn't deserve that. The kids didn't deserve that. I hope he rots in hell. I hope they give him the death penalty." 06/25/2007 HEADLINE: "Why do dads kill? To be 'free,' experts say" BY JIM RITTER Staff Reporter http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/442096,CST-NWS-chann25.article

2007-06-23 Each of the children, all in the back seat, had been shot twice

"Each of the children, all in the back seat, had been shot twice, police said. Kimberly, in the passenger's seat, was shot once in the head, sources said." - "Glasgow declined to release a possible motive at a news conference this afternoon, but said a "plethora" of evidence was reviewed, including a 9-mm handgun found in the vehicle that police tracked back to Christopher Vaughn purchasing in the state of Washington." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070623suv-update-story,1,1632918.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-23 Vaughn purchased Taurus PT92 AFS 9mm handgun in Washington state Vaughn had a firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card

"Glasgow said he prepared the written order for the charges late Friday evening around 10 p.m., and met with Dobrich and 12th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Stephen White an hour later to obtain a warrant for Vaughn’s arrest. Glasgow said, “There was a plethora of evidence that had to be combed through” before he decided to file the charges. Police had collected computer equipment and other electronic equipment from Vaughn’s home at 711 Mansfield Court in Oswego. Police also recovered a gun from the crime scene, a Taurus PT92 AFS 9mm handgun that was purchased by Vaughn in Washington state, where the couple lived before moving to the Oswego area last year. Vaughn had a firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card for the gun, Glasgow said." "Asked why he didn’t wait until after the funeral services to arrest Vaughn, Glasgow said he had to “act quickly” since Vaughn was in another state. “The moment that I have probable cause and believe that I can prove my case, then I move forward,” Glasgow said. “We have an individual who is not in my state, and so I had to act quickly to make sure an apprehension was made." 06/28/2007 HEADLINE: Vaughn in Missouri jail—for now - Extradition hearing called a “bump in the road" - http://ledgersentinel.com/article.asp?a=6278

2007-06-23 Taurus PT92 AFS 9mm handgun

The Taurus PT92 is a double action/single action, 9mm Luger, double column magazine, semi-automatic, short recoil action pistol manufactured by Taurus in the former Beretta factory in São Paulo, Brazil. Type Semi-automatic pistol Place of origin Brazil Production history Designed 1983 Specifications Weight 34oz Length 8.5in Barrel length 5in Caliber 9x19mm Action Recoil-operated PT92, with fixed sights, with 10-, 15- or 17-round factory magazines available http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_PT92 http://www.taurususa.com/main/index.cfm?CFID=316988&CFTOKEN=79541806

2007-06-23

"The evidence in the case consists of numerous interviews of various individuals, the forensic evidence that was collected. It was a very painstaking effort,” Glasgow said. “The Illinois State Crime Lab does a phenomenal job, but they are serving a very large metropolitan area with numerous police departments requesting various analyses, from gun residue to DNA. They were able to expedite some of those results which contributed to these charges today." 06/28/2007 HEADLINE: Vaughn in Missouri jail—for now - Extradition hearing called a “bump in the road" - http://ledgersentinel.com/article.asp?a=6278

2007-06-23 Phillips' family spokesmen Joe Jacobson's law partner is friend of Kimberly Vaughn's father

"Clayton, Mo., attorney Joe Jacobson, hired as a spokesman for Kimberly’s parents, Susan and Del Phillips and other members of the Phillips family, said Monday that the charges announced against Christopher Vaughn, in some ways, relieved a burden." “They were also relieved that Kim’s name was basically, officially, cleared by the police,” Jacobson said. “They all knew that she had nothing to do with her children’s murder, but it certainly is important for them to hear it from the authorities. They view this as a clearing of her name and of the accusations that were made against her.” Jacobson explained that his law partner is a friend of Kimberly’s father, and that his firm offered to help the family in any way. He recalled when he first heard about the murders." 06/28/2007 HEADLINE: Burden eased for Kimberly Vaughn’s parents - Had not slept through the night in a week, spokesman says" - http://ledgersentinel.com/article.asp?a=6279

2007-06-24 Kimberly Vaughn's neighbors gather for vigil for Kimberly and her children

"Pushing strollers or clutching Kleenex, they trickled from their houses until more than 100 people had gathered in front of the Vaughn family home, which now sits empty." - "But Sunday evening the cul-de-sac on Mansfield Court was crowded as friends, neighbors and playmates came together for a candlelight vigil. Residents whispered greetings or consolations or simply patted shoulders. Suntanned girls the same age as Abigayle and Cassandra stepped forward in pairs to line the family's driveway with flickering candles. One young boy buried his face in his father's abdomen. A toddler clutched her security blanket. The residents spread into a wide circle, and their voices swelled in a chorus of Amazing Grace. They said it was the kind of gathering that Kimberly Vaughn -- by all accounts an involved and empathetic community member -- would not have missed." 06/25/2007 Headline: "Friends, neighbors hold vigil for Vaugh" By Heather Gillers - http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/442285,3_1_EL25_A3OSWEGO_S1.article

2007-06-25 Local stores, restaurants remember Kimberly Vaughn

"Staff in stores and restaurants near the family's picturesque subdivision said they recognized in television and newspaper coverage the face of the bubbly woman who stopped for coffee or brought the children for ice cream -- a woman who had blended seamlessly into the suburban, kid-oriented neighborhood." 06/25/2007 Headline: "Family 'seemed normal,' says shocked neighbor" By Heather Gillers - http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/442276,3_1_EL25_A3OSWEGO_S2.article

2007-06-25 St. Charles Missouri Judge William Lohmar revokes bail

"At the state of Illinois' request, St. Charles County Associate Judge William Lohmar ordered Vaughn to remain jailed without bond, revoking a $1 million cash bond set earlier." - "Vaughn will have to be extradited to Illinois to face murder charges against him, but the hearing only concerned the fugitive charge. The extradition matter was not mentioned. Gov. Rod Blagojevich this afternoon is expected to sign an extradition warrant that would allow Illinois authorities to bring Vaughn back from Missouri. Blagojevich is expected to sign the warrant before Illinois State Police fly the warrant to Missouri to be signed by Gov. Matt Blunt, said the Will County state's attorney's office." 06/16/2007 Headline: "Missouri judge revokes bail for dad in family slaying - Blagojevich to sign extradition " http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070625vaughnjun25,1,2344378.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-25 Oswego Topix Forum Comments

too close to home AOL Reply |Flag |#184 Monday Jun 25 "I was listening to the radio (Don Wade and Roma) and a woman called in from Channahon. She said her 2 teens were driving down that frontage road about midnight and a black pick up was blocking the road. As they went to pass it, a man ran around the truck and got into the passenger side. That was approximately 3 hours before the incident occurred. Later on the news, they showed an arial view of the scene and this womans kids said the black pick up shown as the "passer by" that helped Chris was the same truck they saw at midnight. I also hear that they established a connection between Chris and the passerby, but I was reluctant to share because I dont know where that info came from. Im sure theres a ton of info and evidence that led to the arrest that we havent hear yet" 06/25/2007 Topix Thread Titled: "Oswego mom, children killed" http://www.topix.net/forum/city/oswego-il/T71S92U26L7413QA9/p105

2007-06-25

11th Judicial Circuit (St. Charles County) 0711-CR04422 - STATE MISSOURI Vs CHRISTOPHER D VAUGHN Judge Assigned: LOHMAR, WILLIAM T JR Date Filed: 06/25/2007 Description: Fugitive From Out Of State { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 548.141 } Date: 06/23/2007 Code: 2817000 OCN: B5015979 Arresting Agency: ST CHARLES PD JACK BANAS, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE COUNTY OF ST CHARLES THE DEFENDANT APPEARING BY HIS ATTORNEY, DAVID G WALTRIP AND JONATHAN K GLASSMAN St. Charles County, Missouri Free Public Records Directory http://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/MO_St.Charles.htm

2007-06-25

Docket Entry: Complaint Filed Filing Party: BROWN, ADAM SIBLEY Docket Entry: Extradition Hearing Scheduled Associated Docket Entries: 06/25/2007 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Events: 07/24/2007 , 09:00:00 - Extradition Hearing Docket Entry: Warrant Issued Text: Document ID: 07-ARWA-1039, for VAUGHN, CHRISTOPHER D; Docket Entry: Warrant Served Text: Document ID - 07-ARWA-1039; Served To - VAUGHN, CHRISTOPHER D; Server - SO ST CHARLES CNTY; Served Date - 25-JUN-07; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - WEEKEND WARRANT SERVED ON JUNE 23, 2007 Docket Entry: Initial Arraignment Hrng Held Text: DEFENDANT ARRAIGNED AT JAIL. TLM Docket Entry: Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Docket Entries: 06/25/2007 - Extradition Hearing Scheduled Associated Events: 07/24/2007 , 09:00:00 - Extradition Hearing St. Charles County, Missouri Free Public Records Directory http://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/MO_St.Charles.htm

2007-06-25 St. Charles court hearing for the fugitive warrant Vaughn Plead "Not Guilty" Next Court Date 9 a.m. July 25th

"His attorney David Waltrip waived the reading of the charges in the St. Charles County Justice Center. “For the record, we will enter a plea of not guilty to the fugitive warrant,’’ Waltrip said. Jack Banas, the prosecuting attorney for the county, asked for bail to be changed from $1 million to no bond, and Waltrip did not object. The hearing before Judge William T. Lohmar lasted only five minutes. Vaughn shuffled slowly into court, his ankles shackled. His hands were cuffed in front of him. He wore an orange jail jumpsuit and looked ahead with a blank look on his face. Missouri authorities can hold Vaughn up to 90 days on the fugitive warrant. He is scheduled to appear in court again at 9 a.m. on July 25." 06/25/2007 Headline: "Accused family killer appears in court - BY STEFANO ESPOSITO Staff Reporter" http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/442629,062507vaughn.article

Christopher Vaughn To Fight Extradition, New July 25, 2007 Court Date

2007-06-26 Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (bluh-GOY'-uh-vitch) and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt Sign Extradition Order Vaughn defense attorney David Waltrip has until July 25 to review the extradition warrant

"Update: Christopher Vaughn won't face extradition to Illinois anytime soon. A judge in St. Charles County, Mo., this morning gave Vaughn defense attorney David Waltrip until July 25 to review the extradition warrant delivered Monday from Illinois, said St. Charles County Prosecutor Jack Banas. Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a warrant seeking the extradition of Vaughn, 32, about 2 p.m. Monday, Will County State's Atty. James Glasgow said. Illinois State Police then flew the document to Jefferson City, Mo., for the approval of Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt, who signed the papers at 5:20 p.m." - "After Blunt signed the extradition documents Monday, he immediately ordered the Missouri Highway Patrol to deliver them to the St. Charles County sheriff's office, about 113 miles from the state capital. Capt. Scott Myers of the St. Charles County detention center said Vaughn was not being held in solitary confinement but remained "under continual observation." 06/25/2007 Headline: "Judge sets July 25 hearing for man charged with killing family, By Gerry Smith, Hal Dardick, Tribune staff reporters" http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070625vaughnjun25,1,2344378.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-26 Christopher Vaughn's Options to fight Extradition back to Illinois

"Although Vaughn was trying to fight extradition, there isn't much he can do. He can challenge the process on the grounds that he isn't the person identified in the extradition papers, Glasgow said. "That issue should be perfunctorily dealt with," Glasgow said. Or he could file a writ of habeas corpus, a procedure that determines the legality of an individual's custody. So Vaughn might be back in Will County in as little as a few days, or it could take as long as a few months, Glasgow said." 06/26/2007 Headline: "Prosection awaits Vaughn's return - Missouri Governor signs papers to send Oswego man back to Will County to be tried for his family's slayings, by Stewart Warren, Staff writer" - http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/

2007-06-26 Attorney David Waltrip is representing Vaughn for the extradition warrant

"Later in the day, Waltrip was more vague about what Vaughn would do. "Until I see the documents, I can't tell you exactly how we're going to proceed," Waltrip said Monday evening after visiting Vaughn in the St. Charles County Jail. A man released from the jail Monday said Vaughn showed little emotion as he was booked Saturday but said Vaughn was taunted and threatened by other jail inmates. "They said he's not going to make it in prison because he hurts little kids," said the man, who didn't want to be identified. Jail officials said Vaughn was being detained in the jail's booking area but denied he had been threatened. If he chooses to fight his extradition, Vaughn can't contest the evidence that led Will County authorities to charge him, Glasgow said. But he could file a writ of habeas corpus, questioning whether proper legal steps were taken to arrest and detain him." 06/26/2007 Headline: "'He's not going to make it' I-55 SLAYINGS - Released inmate says Vaughn being taunted as authorities race to extradite, BY DAN ROZEK AND STEFANO ESPOSITO Staff Reporters" http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/443327,CST-NWS-chann26.article

2007-06-26 Attnorney David Waltrip seen with Joliet Illinois Attorney Gerald Kielian

"Vaughn appeared in court Monday represented by David Waltrip, a Missouri lawyer who generally handles bankruptcy cases. Television cameras caught Waltrip outside the jail in St. Charles, Mo., and he was accompanied by a respected and well-known criminal defense lawyer from Joliet, Gerald Kielian. "I was down (in Missouri) today, and I had a discussion with David Waltrip," Kielian said Monday evening, speaking by cell phone. At the time, he was driving home, Kielian added. But he would not talk about the case or what he did while he was in Missouri." 06/26/2007 Headline: "Prosectuion awaits Vaughn's Return" By Stewart Warren, staff reporter http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/443102,4_1_JO26_VAUGHN_S1.articleprint

2007-06-26 Vaughn hires St. Louis criminal defense attorney Scott Rosenblum

"Meanwhile in Missouri, a mental health expert evaluated Vaughn on Tuesday to determine whether extra precautions need to be taken to keep him safe during his jail stay there Also Tuesday, Vaughn hired a high powered St. Louis criminal defense attorney. Scott Rosenblum's bio boasts of winning 14 murder cases in the last 3.5 years. Rosenblum confirmed he met with Vaughn Tuesday. "I have and he's in good spirits," said Rosenblum." 06/26/2007 Headline: "Mo. judge sets July 25 hearing" By Ben Bradley http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=5422410

2007-06-27 Writ of habeas corpus planned

"David Waltrip, Vaughn's attorney, said he intended to petition for a writ of habeas corpus before the hearing. The petition would challenge the legality of holding Vaughn in jail. Susan McGraugh, a professor at St. Louis University's law school, said challenges to extradition were often used to buy time, perhaps to consult with attorneys, look for evidence to prove innocence or to remain close to family. Ultimately, though, such challenges aren't likely to succeed." 06/27/2007 Headline: "Vaughn will fight extradition to Illinois, By Shane Anthony, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/76727F085596CDAA862573070012D23B?

2007-06-27 St. Charles County Jail Vaughn moved to individual cell

"Before Tuesday, Christopher Vaughn had been held in an area at the St. Charles County Jail that is separated from the general population so he could remain under constant observation, said Capt. Scott Myers, jail spokesman. After the hearing and the decision that will keep him in the jail for at least four more weeks, Vaughn and his attorney requested that he remain apart from the other prisoners. Vaughn will spend his days in one of eight individual cells near the booking desk, Myers said. Vaughn has talked to a mental health counselor, although Myers said he did not know the outcome of the evaluation. Since Vaughn was arrested Saturday, his only visitors have been his attorneys, Myers said." 06/27/2007 Headline: "Vaughn will fight extradition to Illinois," By Shane Anthony, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/76727F085596CDAA862573070012D23B?

2007-06-27 St. Charles County Prosecutor Jack Banas filed motion to block deposition of Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson by Vaughn's attorney

"Missouri attorneys for Christopher Vaughn, who is charged with murder in the fatal roadside shootings of his wife and three children, have asked to depose one of the Illinois State Police officers involved in the investigation that led to his arrest. That request Wednesday prompted prosecutors in St. Charles County, Mo.—where Vaughn is fighting his extradition to face trial in Will County—to file a motion to block the deposition. Vaughn's attorneys have no right to delve into the specifics of the Illinois investigation during his extradition battle, St. Charles County Prosecuting Atty. Jack Banas said. The only issues at extradition are whether the right "fugitive" was arrested, whether that person has been properly charged and whether the paperwork is in order, he said." 06/27/2007 Headline: "Vaughn's lawyers seek to question state cop" By Hal Dardick Tribune staff reporter http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070627vaughnjun27,1,4048318.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-27 Joliet Illinois Attorney Gerald Kielian retained to defend Christopher Vaughn

"Meanwhile, Gerald Kielian, a Joliet lawyer, confirmed he had been retained to defend Vaughn. He said he would join St. Louis attorney Scott Rosenblum to represent Vaughn in what is a potential death-penalty case." "Kielian said "there is an advantage" to fighting extradition as part of the defense strategy, even though several legal experts said the chances of winning that battle are extremely slim. But Kielian would not say what he believed to be the advantage of fighting extradition, an issue that Waltrip and Rosenblum also would not address." "Once in Illinois, Vaughn could demand a speedy trial within 90 days, if he is still being held without bond, Glasgow said. But defense attorneys said that was highly unlikely in such a serious case because of all the preparation required. "Any competent defense attorney is going to want to go to independent forensic experts to look at the evidence," said Karen Daniel, senior staff attorney at Northwestern University Law School's Center on Wrongful Prosecutions." "Kielian agreed, saying there would be extensive preparation for any trial. "There is going to be a lot of forensic work in this," he said." 06/27/2007 Headline: "Judge delays extradition in SUV slayings - Defense gets month to file challenge http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-vaughn_27jun27,1,6135149.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-27

0711-CR04422 - ST V CHRISTOPHER D VAUGHN 06/27/2007 Docket Entry: Motion to Quash Text: STATE'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOSITION, FILED. CH Filing Party: DEVOUTON, A JOHN Docket Entry: Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Docket Entries: 06/29/2007 - Hearing Held NOW, ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, THE COURT TAKES UP THE STATE'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOSITION. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID MOTION, DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO SAME, AND THE WRITTEN AND ORAL ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL, THE COURT GRANTS SAID MOTION. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT'S REQUESTED DEPOSITION BE AND HEREBY IS QUASHED. WTL CH Associated Events: 06/29/2007 , 13:30:00 - Motion Hearing St. Charles County, Missouri Free Public Records Directory http://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/MO_St.Charles.htm

2007-06-28 Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson signed the complaint in Illinois that charges Vaughn with murder

"Attorney David Waltrip, representing Vaughn in the extradition, presented prosecutors with a notice Tuesday that he intends to have Sgt. Gary Lawson brought to his Clayton office for a deposition. Lawson signed the complaint in Illinois that charges Vaughn with murder." "Steven Beckett, professor and director of the trial advocacy program at the University of Illinois College of Law, said Missouri was one of a few states that allowed depositions in criminal cases. In Illinois, a person can decline to be interviewed before trial." 06/28/2007 Headline: "Vaughn's attorneys search other legal routes" - http://www.stltoday.com/

2007-06-29 St. Charles County Judge William Lohmar DENIES deposition of Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson by Vaughn's attorney

"ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- St. Charles County Judge William Lohmar agreed with local prosecutors, who argued that Vaughn's attorneys had no right to depose Lawson as part of the extradition proceedings. Depositions, in which lawyers question potential witnesses before trial proceedings, are allowed in Missouri criminal cases. In Illinois, they have only been allowed since 2001 on a limited bases in criminal cases that carry a sentence of natural life or death. But Banas said depositions are allowed in Missouri criminal cases only during discovery, the pretrial process under which both sides in a case exchange evidence. Inquiries into the grounds for the charges are not allowed during an extradition fight, he said." 06/29/2007 Headline: "No cop deposition in Vaughn case" By Hal Dardick http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070629vaughnjun29,1,5752258.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-29 St. Charles County Judge William Lohmar DENIES deposition

"Banas said depositions are allowed in Missouri criminal cases only during discovery, the pretrial process under which both sides in a case exchange evidence. Inquiries into the grounds for the charges are not allowed during an extradition fight, he said. His office cited a 1978 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that denied a St. Louis County man fighting extradition a probable cause hearing in Missouri on assault and battery charges he faced in South Carolina. It also cited a 1998 U.S. Supreme Court case, which determined that the only issues to be considered while fighting extradition were whether the charging documents were properly drafted, whether the right "fugitive" was arrested and whether the fugitive was charged with a crime in the state seeking extradition. "The commands of the extradition clause are mandatory, and afford no discretion to the executive officer or the courts of the asylum state," according to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Pointing to Vaughn, Banas said the State of Illinois has alleged: "That's the guy who shot his children. That's the guy who shot his wife. That's the guy they want." 06/29/2007 Headline: "No cop deposition in Vaughn case" By Hal Dardick http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070629vaughnjun29,1,5752258.story?coll=chi-news-hed

2007-06-29 Attorney David Waltrip argued that there is not enough information to show why Vaughn is charged with murder

"Attorney David Waltrip argued Friday that charges sent over from Illinois did not provide enough information to show why Vaughn is charged with murder. That makes the extradition case "fatally defective," he said, making it necessary to require Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson explain why he signed the murder complaint. "Those documents must comply with our statute," Waltrip said. But St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Jack Banas said Vaughn’s defense team can’t dig into the Illinois charges as part of the extradition case. All Missouri courts can look at is whether or not the extradition papers are in order and the right man has been arrested, he said. He said Illinois has clearly identified Vaughn as the man charged with murder and that governors of both states have signed extradition orders." "Lohmar’s ruling upheld prosecutors’ motion to quash the deposition, meaning it won’t take place unless an appellate court reverses his decision. Waltrip said Friday that he wasn’t sure if his client would want to appeal Lohmar’s ruling." "But Banas said the end result of the legal wrangling will have only one outcome. "Eventually, this young man is going to go back to Illinois, even if I have to drive him there myself," Banas said." 06/29/2007 Headline: "Vaughn back in St. Charles County court today" By Shane Anthony http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/8E301A0E4EB4E1B886257309006DB1EA?

2007-06-29

0711-CR04422 - ST V CHRISTOPHER D VAUGHN 06/29/2007 Docket Entry: Response Filed Text: DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO THE STATE'S MOTION TO QUASH THE DEPOSITION OF SERGEANT GARY LAWSON OF THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE Filing Party: WALTRIP, DAVID G Docket Entry: Hearing Held Text: NOW, ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, THE COURT TAKES UP THE STATE'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOSITION. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID MOTION, DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO SAME, AND THE WRITTEN AND ORAL ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL, THE COURT GRANTS SAID MOTION. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT'S REQUESTED DEPOSITION BE AND HEREBY IS QUASHED. WTL CH Filing Party: LOHMAR, WILLIAM T JR Associated Docket Entries: 06/27/2007 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Events: 06/29/2007 , 13:30:00 - Motion Hearing St. Charles County, Missouri Free Public Records Directory http://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/MO_St.Charles.htm

2007-07-01 Vaughn's attorneys said the extradition papers are too vague

"As part of that legal battle, Vaughn's attorneys said the extradition papers are too vague and don't present any evidence that Vaughn committed a crime. They say Missouri law requires a detailed written offer of proof attached to charging documents. Vaughn's attorneys had hoped to learn more by talking to Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson, but St. Charles County prosecutors successfully argued in court Friday that case law is "crystal clear"--the underlying facts of the case are irrelevant in an extradition case." 07/01/2007 Headline: "Vaughn's Lawyer Said Extradition Papers Too Vague" http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_182230825.html

Christopher Vaughn Decides NOT to fight Extradition

2007-07-02

"CHICAGO -- NBC5 News has learned on Monday that a man accused of shooting his wife and three children to death has changed his mind and will not fight extradition to Illinois. Sources said Vaughn is expected in court on Tuesday afternoon and could be back in Illinois by the end of the day" 07/02/2007 Headline: "BREAKING NEWS: Sources Say Vaughn Changes Mind About Extradition - Suspect Could Be Back In Illinois By Tuesday" - http://www.nbc5.com/news/

2007-07-02 Attorney Waltrip met with Vaughn's family on Monday

"Waltrip said he then spoke with Vaughn and his family and explained that an appeal of Lohmar's ruling could take a long time -- well past a scheduled July 25 extradition hearing. Waltrip said Vaughn's family met with him Monday afternoon." 07/03/2007 Headline: "Vaughn returning to Ill. to face murder charges" By Shane Anthony" - http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/laworder/story/2C8D271F67641F7E8625730D006A8AB9?

2007-07-02 Christopher Vaughn's family visits him in St. Charles County Jail

"Waltrip said Vaughn's family visited him Monday afternoon at the St. Charles County Jail, an important part of the wrangling that kept Vaughn here despite quick efforts by prosecutors and the governors of both states to return Vaughn to Will County. "I just wanted to make sure they had an opportunity to see their son," Waltrip said. "It's a very important aspect of this." 07/04/2007 Headline: "Vaughn gives up fight, accepts his extradition" By Shane Anthony and Susan Weich - http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/FF9846AB5C7CB43F8625730E000D00AC?

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