Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
I don't care how long it takes as long as they reach the correct verdict of guilty.
2:30 Texas time is 3:30 Eastern, so it was about an hour and a half ago that the jury asked for all the evidence in the case to be delivered to them.
2:30 Texas time is 3:30 Eastern, so it was about an hour and a half ago that the jury asked for all the evidence in the case to be delivered to them.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
JURY FINDS LUCAS COE GUILTY!!!!!!!
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
Coe in custody after being arrested earlier in the day on August 10, 2009. Ironically, he is wearing a t-shirt with the following: "It's all fun and games until the cops show up!" | "Your choir boy look did not persuade the jury!" |
Punishment phase begins tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Houston time....
Justice at last!! Sweet Dreams, Precious Emma!!
Angels are rejoicing today! R.I.P. sweet baby.
Angels are rejoicing today! R.I.P. sweet baby.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
That is great news Snaz. Justice has been served.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Yes... now for him to get the MAXIMUM penalty......
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Now I will be praying that this monster gets the max!!! Thank you sweet Jesus!
Justice for Baby Emma~
Justice for Baby Emma~
Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Jury finds Lucas Coe guilty in toddler rape case
Sonia Azad
September 21, 2010
Updated at 04:33 PM today
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A jury has returned a guilty verdict in a high profile rape case.
Lucas Coe was found guilty of raping the little four-year-old Spring girl known as Baby Emma before she died last June from severe abdominal trauma.
Coe was dating Emma's mother Abigail Young at the time of the little girl's death. Young was sentenced to 20 years in prison for failing to protect her daughter.
Coe was charged with super aggravated sexual assault. The heightened charge means he won't be eligible for parole.
The punishment phase will begin on Wednesday.
Read more: http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7679464
Sonia Azad
September 21, 2010
Updated at 04:33 PM today
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A jury has returned a guilty verdict in a high profile rape case.
Lucas Coe was found guilty of raping the little four-year-old Spring girl known as Baby Emma before she died last June from severe abdominal trauma.
Coe was dating Emma's mother Abigail Young at the time of the little girl's death. Young was sentenced to 20 years in prison for failing to protect her daughter.
Coe was charged with super aggravated sexual assault. The heightened charge means he won't be eligible for parole.
The punishment phase will begin on Wednesday.
Read more: http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7679464
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Thank You All!!!!! Big hugs to Ann for sitting through the long days in court!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
What a relief! Now, let's hope he sits in prison for the rest of his natural life!
We appreciate all you've done, Ann!
We appreciate all you've done, Ann!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
JUSTICE FOR EMMA HAS BEEN SERVED!
Rest in peace, sweet angel Emma........
Rest in peace, sweet angel Emma........
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Ann, you have no idea how much we appreciate your tireless efforts.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Justice will not be totally served till the other prisoners get ahold of this scum bag.
Rest In Peace Emma.
Thank you Ann for all you have done. I can't wait to get home and see all the details.
Rest In Peace Emma.
Thank you Ann for all you have done. I can't wait to get home and see all the details.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
He has other charges awaiting him as well for what he's done. I can easily visualize what I'd like to see happen to him. But he's not getting away this time, never again will he have the opportunity to harm another innocent child.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
True - when he "finishes up" here and learns his fate, he'll get to take a field trip from jail/prison to be tried for assault on the little boy of a former girlfriend (from what I read).
It was mentioned that his daughter showed signs of being abused also - was he ever tried for that?
Would be awesome to tack on consecutive sentences.
It was mentioned that his daughter showed signs of being abused also - was he ever tried for that?
Would be awesome to tack on consecutive sentences.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
I think they will........he should have been tried for capital murder and sentenced to death for what he did to Emma. I firmly believe this jury and the next ones (if they have a jury trial) will make sure he never gets out as long as he has a nasty breath left in his putrid body.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Rest in Peace, Emma.
Ann, thank you for all you did for Emma.
Ann, thank you for all you did for Emma.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
I'm so happy that this putrid pervert will face his sentencing tomorrow...By the time all the other charges are prosecuted he will never see the light of day...His fate awaits him in the BIG HOUSE...Wonder if he has a butt plug...Oh well, he'll get torn a new one by the time his fellow inmates find out the circumstances of his incarseration...Then he can experience the pain he inflicted on Precious Emma...
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Estee..... you say it like it is... and you crack me up with your ability to say what most of us (read: ME) think but are too chicken to say.
I so hope you have called this one right!
God bless Baby Emma......
I so hope you have called this one right!
God bless Baby Emma......
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Julie wrote:Rest in Peace, Emma.
Ann, thank you for all you did for Emma.
This picture tears me apart. Emma is such a beautiful angel with the most precious smile. I will never look at a Texas Blue Bonnet the same way again. The Blue Bonnets pale in Emma's presence.
I can not find the right word to label this monster with. How in the world can this ???? do this to this beautiful child? Why is he allowed to continue to breath the same air that all of us breathe? I know he will receive the maximum sentence but that just isn't good enough for me. He needs to suffer as much as Emma did. All I can hope for is that he receives what he truly deserves in prison.
Ann thank you for being there for Emma through out this whole trial. I can not even imagine how difficult it was to sit there and see and hear these horrendous acts. Just know that Emma is blowing you little butterfly kisses from Heaven right now. I am sending you a big huge {{{hug}}} because I am sure you can use a few by now.
Thank you all who posted links. I can't wait till tomorrow. I sure hope one of the news stations posts a video of the sentencing. I do not care what his reaction is I just want to hear the words, LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE!
Have a nice evening everyone.
Rest In Peace Sweet Emma and your smile will bloom with the Blue Bonnets forever.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
It has been a long journey since June 27, 2009 but the State of Texas (Harris County Prosecutors), who was seeking justice for precious Emma Thompson, presented evidence that convicted Lucas Ruric Coe of Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child less than 6. GUILTY!
The Jury was very attentive during the entire trial. If I had served as a juror I would have found Coe guilty based on the evidence presented by the Prosecutors (State of Texas).
Tomorrow, 9-22-09, the Punishment Phase starts at 9:30 a.m. Judge Shaver told the Jurors there will be testimony in the Punishment Phase and to expect to be there all day tomorrow.
This is the last leg of the journey of justice for precious Emma! I hope Coe never sees the light of day from outside the prison walls of Texas. Coe has a long criminal history. He should have been in prison years ago.
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
These articles are from 2009 and are worth reading again:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6576234.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 8-18-09
'The system failed Emma'
Girl's slaying followed chances to prevent tragedy
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6555444.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 7-31-09
"Boyfriend of dead girl's mom has dark past"
CPS had investigated him before little girl's death
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The Jury was very attentive during the entire trial. If I had served as a juror I would have found Coe guilty based on the evidence presented by the Prosecutors (State of Texas).
Tomorrow, 9-22-09, the Punishment Phase starts at 9:30 a.m. Judge Shaver told the Jurors there will be testimony in the Punishment Phase and to expect to be there all day tomorrow.
This is the last leg of the journey of justice for precious Emma! I hope Coe never sees the light of day from outside the prison walls of Texas. Coe has a long criminal history. He should have been in prison years ago.
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
These articles are from 2009 and are worth reading again:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6576234.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 8-18-09
'The system failed Emma'
Girl's slaying followed chances to prevent tragedy
~~~~~~~~
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6555444.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 7-31-09
"Boyfriend of dead girl's mom has dark past"
CPS had investigated him before little girl's death
~~~~~~~~~
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
I want to thank all of you for the thanks to me but the real thanks go to all of you who have supported justice for precious Emma!
Snaz, thank you for posting the updated info throughout today.
A special thanks to my dear friend and neighbor, Vivian, who so kindly texted Snaz updates while in the Court Room.
It was very disturbing to listen to some of the gruesome testimony in the trial and see the horrific, brutal injuries of precious, little Emma. Barely four years old and Emma died a slow painful death due to her injuries according to the Prosecutors.
The Jurors should be commended for being very attentive during the entire trial and rendering a "Guilty" verdict based on the evidence. Along with the evidence, the many folks who testified for the Prosecution helped convict Coe.
Spikey, the media will be there tomorrow for the Punishment Phase and I know there will be videos posted of Coe's sentencing.
KTRK (ABC) posted the raw video of the Victim's Impact Statements for Emma Thompson in Abigail Young's trial. I hope they do the same in Coe's trial.
All of the local Houston TV stations had coverage of the guilty verdict on our Houston news. Hope they post a video of the coverage!
Vivian will text Snaz tomorrow as soon as the Jury goes into deliberation in the Punishment Phase. Also, when the Punishment is read by Judge Shaver.
I will go back and do the updates to the testimony. We know Coe was found guilty but I think some of you might be interested in what "came out" at the trial.
I am very tired and mentally exhausted. I am calling it a night.
Today was a good day . . . . Coe was found guilty! I bet Emma danced in the bluebonnets in Heaven today and chased the beautiful butterflies!
Snaz, thank you for posting the updated info throughout today.
A special thanks to my dear friend and neighbor, Vivian, who so kindly texted Snaz updates while in the Court Room.
It was very disturbing to listen to some of the gruesome testimony in the trial and see the horrific, brutal injuries of precious, little Emma. Barely four years old and Emma died a slow painful death due to her injuries according to the Prosecutors.
The Jurors should be commended for being very attentive during the entire trial and rendering a "Guilty" verdict based on the evidence. Along with the evidence, the many folks who testified for the Prosecution helped convict Coe.
Spikey, the media will be there tomorrow for the Punishment Phase and I know there will be videos posted of Coe's sentencing.
KTRK (ABC) posted the raw video of the Victim's Impact Statements for Emma Thompson in Abigail Young's trial. I hope they do the same in Coe's trial.
All of the local Houston TV stations had coverage of the guilty verdict on our Houston news. Hope they post a video of the coverage!
Vivian will text Snaz tomorrow as soon as the Jury goes into deliberation in the Punishment Phase. Also, when the Punishment is read by Judge Shaver.
I will go back and do the updates to the testimony. We know Coe was found guilty but I think some of you might be interested in what "came out" at the trial.
I am very tired and mentally exhausted. I am calling it a night.
Today was a good day . . . . Coe was found guilty! I bet Emma danced in the bluebonnets in Heaven today and chased the beautiful butterflies!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Ann, thank you again for your commitment to Emma, and for all that you have done particularly since coming to RC. We all appreciate how you have kept us updated.
That autopsy testimony just about killed me.... I honestly don't know how you were able to hear all the details you had to hear. At least there is comfort in knowing Emma is at peace today..... and she is no longer suffering at the hands of these monsters.
Tomorrow Emma will get the final piece of justice due her. And I, like everyone else, pray Coe never sees the light of day again. I have never understood how anyone can harm an innocent, defenseless baby, much less while her mother stood by and did nothing to protect her. I wish they both had been convicted of her murder and had received the same punishment as they inflicted on little Emma.
God bless Baby Emma.....
That autopsy testimony just about killed me.... I honestly don't know how you were able to hear all the details you had to hear. At least there is comfort in knowing Emma is at peace today..... and she is no longer suffering at the hands of these monsters.
Tomorrow Emma will get the final piece of justice due her. And I, like everyone else, pray Coe never sees the light of day again. I have never understood how anyone can harm an innocent, defenseless baby, much less while her mother stood by and did nothing to protect her. I wish they both had been convicted of her murder and had received the same punishment as they inflicted on little Emma.
God bless Baby Emma.....
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Snaz, you welcome! I sincerely appreciate that you, FystyAngel and Justice4All approved this thread for Emma!
All of you and so many of the members have contributed to the beauty of Emma's thread.
Thank you and Justice4All for the awesome "Breaking News" of the guilty verdict! The photos are great, especially of Coe with his, "It's All Fun and Games Until the Cops Come!" Well, Coe will finally be sentenced for his sick, deadly fun and games!
Viv will be texting you tomorrow! Take care and special hugs to all of you, Snaz!
All of you and so many of the members have contributed to the beauty of Emma's thread.
Thank you and Justice4All for the awesome "Breaking News" of the guilty verdict! The photos are great, especially of Coe with his, "It's All Fun and Games Until the Cops Come!" Well, Coe will finally be sentenced for his sick, deadly fun and games!
Viv will be texting you tomorrow! Take care and special hugs to all of you, Snaz!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Ann, Thanks so much for your loving dedication to Emma!
I like you pass by her grave when visiting my dad's grave
and always think how sad that this child did not have a mother to love and take care of her the way God intended life to be. About the petunias being on the grave, I have read they thrive in a sunny location. Maybe that is what the father put on there when he visited the grave for her birthday. Also, am very interested in reading updates.
God Bless You!
I like you pass by her grave when visiting my dad's grave
and always think how sad that this child did not have a mother to love and take care of her the way God intended life to be. About the petunias being on the grave, I have read they thrive in a sunny location. Maybe that is what the father put on there when he visited the grave for her birthday. Also, am very interested in reading updates.
God Bless You!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Ann ~ There aren't enough adequate words in my vocabulary to commend you for your dedication to pursue justice for Emma to ther bitter end. I am sure you are both emotionally and physically drained from listening to all the details of the brutality heaped upon a defenseless little child. You were strong for Emma, and she admires your strength from up in heaven, where she safely plays among all the other little angels who are gone too soon.
God bless you, Ann - for having the heart and soul that some mothers lack, and the compassion to do what you did, for justice for Emma.
Hugs and Love to you, and may you have angels on your pillow tonight and every night evermore.
God bless you, Ann - for having the heart and soul that some mothers lack, and the compassion to do what you did, for justice for Emma.
Hugs and Love to you, and may you have angels on your pillow tonight and every night evermore.
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Want to bring this forward to this page!Ann - Tx wrote:It has been a long journey since June 27, 2009 but the State of Texas (Harris County Prosecutors), who was seeking justice for precious Emma Thompson, presented evidence that convicted Lucas Ruric Coe of Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child less than 6. GUILTY!
The Jury was very attentive during the entire trial. If I had served as a juror I would have found Coe guilty based on the evidence presented by the Prosecutors (State of Texas).
Tomorrow, 9-22-09, the Punishment Phase starts at 9:30 a.m. Judge Shaver told the Jurors there will be testimony in the Punishment Phase and to expect to be there all day tomorrow.
This is the last leg of the journey of justice for precious Emma! I hope Coe never sees the light of day from outside the prison walls of Texas. Coe has a long criminal history. He should have been in prison years ago.
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
These articles are from 2009 and are worth reading again:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6576234.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 8-18-09
'The system failed Emma'
Girl's slaying followed chances to prevent tragedy
~~~~~~~~
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6555444.html
Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx 7-31-09
"Boyfriend of dead girl's mom has dark past"
CPS had investigated him before little girl's death
~~~~~~~~~
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Houston man faces 25 years to life in rape of 4-year-old
By BRIAN ROGERS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Sept. 21, 2010, 11:37PM
Lucas Coe and defense staff member Dawn Nobles listen as the jury returns its verdict of guilty.
Donna Hamilton, right, mother of Lucas Coe, walks out with family members after the guilty verdict was read. A family spokeswoman said they were devastated by the decision
Ben Thompson, father of Emma Thompson, and his mother, Laurie Thompson, talk to the media after the verdict. "We'll always have a hole in our heart for Emma," the grandmother said.
A Houston man today faces the possibility of spending 25 years to life in prison with no chance at parole after being convicted of raping his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter shortly before her June 2009 death.
Jurors convicted Lucas Coe, 28, of super aggravated sexual assault of a child in visiting state District Judge Doug Shaver's court Tuesday after deliberating Coe's fate for 3½ hours. Because of the heightened charge, Coe will serve every day of whatever sentence the jury hands down.
The case was thrust into the headlines in the weeks following 4-year-old Emma Thompson's death on June 27, 2009, when the extent of her injuries and the fact that she had genital herpes were revealed by investigators. The child arrived at the hospital with more than 70 bruises, a busted lip and a fractured skull.
Read more:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7211816.html
By BRIAN ROGERS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Sept. 21, 2010, 11:37PM
Lucas Coe and defense staff member Dawn Nobles listen as the jury returns its verdict of guilty.
Donna Hamilton, right, mother of Lucas Coe, walks out with family members after the guilty verdict was read. A family spokeswoman said they were devastated by the decision
Ben Thompson, father of Emma Thompson, and his mother, Laurie Thompson, talk to the media after the verdict. "We'll always have a hole in our heart for Emma," the grandmother said.
A Houston man today faces the possibility of spending 25 years to life in prison with no chance at parole after being convicted of raping his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter shortly before her June 2009 death.
Jurors convicted Lucas Coe, 28, of super aggravated sexual assault of a child in visiting state District Judge Doug Shaver's court Tuesday after deliberating Coe's fate for 3½ hours. Because of the heightened charge, Coe will serve every day of whatever sentence the jury hands down.
The case was thrust into the headlines in the weeks following 4-year-old Emma Thompson's death on June 27, 2009, when the extent of her injuries and the fact that she had genital herpes were revealed by investigators. The child arrived at the hospital with more than 70 bruises, a busted lip and a fractured skull.
Read more:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7211816.html
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http://www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-lucas-coe-jury-story,0,6652759.story
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Snipped from Ann's post:
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
I'm glad the jury will hear his criminal background!!
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
I'm glad the jury will hear his criminal background!!
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In the 39online video they state Coe told his brother in law "They won't find any DNA on that little girl".....
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Piper wrote:Snipped from Ann's post:
It is my understanding, Coe's past criminal history will be included in the Punishment Phase. The jury will be able to hear about Coe's criminal background!
I'm glad the jury will hear his criminal background!!
I'm glad about this too. How else can they make a fair determination, without ALL of the facts?
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Punishment phase underway in toddler rape case
Updated at 12:11 PM today, Sept 22, 2010
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Lucas Coe is back in court for the punishment phase of his trial. A jury Tuesday found him guilty of super aggravated sexual assault against a four-year-old girl.
Today is day one of two in the punishment phase for Lucas Coe after Tuesday's conviction. Prosecutors and law enforcement are trying to establish the criminal history of Coe. He has been arrested for several minor offenses, for some of which he did receive probation or limited jail time.
Coe faces 25 to 99 years in prison for abuse and death of four-year-old Emma Thompson.
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http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7682662
Updated at 12:11 PM today, Sept 22, 2010
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Lucas Coe is back in court for the punishment phase of his trial. A jury Tuesday found him guilty of super aggravated sexual assault against a four-year-old girl.
Today is day one of two in the punishment phase for Lucas Coe after Tuesday's conviction. Prosecutors and law enforcement are trying to establish the criminal history of Coe. He has been arrested for several minor offenses, for some of which he did receive probation or limited jail time.
Coe faces 25 to 99 years in prison for abuse and death of four-year-old Emma Thompson.
Read more:
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7682662
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Thursday the victims' impact statements will be read, that will be so emotional.
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I hope he gets the full 99 years, with no possibilty of parole.
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I believe these jurors will make sure this pig is never free to hurt another child again. What he did to Emma is unspeakable, and they've listened to testimony and viewed pictures of a ravaged, beaten 4 year old murdered child. She was just a baby, with her little chubby hands and sweet face.
I would imagine those pictures alone would haunt your heart forever. Ann has been so very strong to sit through this. I don't believe I could have done it.
I would imagine those pictures alone would haunt your heart forever. Ann has been so very strong to sit through this. I don't believe I could have done it.
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The word from Ann at the courthouse is the prosecution is detailing Coe's criminal history through many witnesses. It is taking some time and testimony is expected to take most of the day.
We probably won't get the jury's decision on Coe's punishment until tomorrow.
Will keep you posted as I hear.
We probably won't get the jury's decision on Coe's punishment until tomorrow.
Will keep you posted as I hear.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
I have a confession to make. This case was so horrible, dispicable, violent and vile I couldn't even read all the details about it. I just couldn't. Just doing that would have haunted me for the rest of my life. kh
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
It's bothered me something fierce, kh. I can't shake the thought of her pain and terror
Thanks for the update, Snaz. The prosecution is doing an excellent job, his time is up. Nothing will ever undo Emma's torture, but he's not getting away with it this time. Had Emma not died from her injuries, it would have continued and her vile mother would have continued to cover for the sick bastard.
Thanks for the update, Snaz. The prosecution is doing an excellent job, his time is up. Nothing will ever undo Emma's torture, but he's not getting away with it this time. Had Emma not died from her injuries, it would have continued and her vile mother would have continued to cover for the sick bastard.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Afternoon update from earlier article
Punishment phase underway in toddler rape case
Updated at 03:53 PM today
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Today, the jury also heard more testimony. The 10-year-old son of another of Coe's ex-girlfriends testified that Coe would wake him up in the middle of the night punching and choking him. On one occasion, the boy says he woke up in the bathtub, being cleaned up by Coe and his mother. The boy was hospitalized for 11 days after that incident.
Coe's attorneys say, despite the testimony, they hope he will receive a punishment closer to the 25 year mark, rather than life in prison.
"We've got to keep in mind this is not a homicide," said Coe's attorney, William Van Buren.
The reason prosecutors went for the super aggravated charge is so there is no possibility of parole for Coe, regardless of the length of his sentencing.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7682662
Punishment phase underway in toddler rape case
Updated at 03:53 PM today
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Today, the jury also heard more testimony. The 10-year-old son of another of Coe's ex-girlfriends testified that Coe would wake him up in the middle of the night punching and choking him. On one occasion, the boy says he woke up in the bathtub, being cleaned up by Coe and his mother. The boy was hospitalized for 11 days after that incident.
Coe's attorneys say, despite the testimony, they hope he will receive a punishment closer to the 25 year mark, rather than life in prison.
"We've got to keep in mind this is not a homicide," said Coe's attorney, William Van Buren.
The reason prosecutors went for the super aggravated charge is so there is no possibility of parole for Coe, regardless of the length of his sentencing.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7682662
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Coe's attorneys say, despite the testimony, they hope he will receive a punishment closer to the 25 year mark, rather than life in prison.
"We've got to keep in mind this is not a homicide," said Coe's attorney, William Van Buren.
It was a homicide moron but the prosecution went with the super aggravated charge to ensure that Coe would not be eligible for parole. Sorry about the name calling, but defense attorneys often make me sick.
I wonder if the prosecution could later try Coe for Emma's murder if they aren't happy with the sentence in this case.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Did this 10 year old have to testify in front of this beast or did they do a video testimony? Hospitalized for 11 days! He almost killed this child.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Disgusting to say Emma's death wasn't a homicide! J4A, I read somewhere the other day that if he wasn't convicted of this super aggravated rape, it would leave the door open for a murder charge. There would be no double jeopardy. They said that's why sometimes if say a woman murders her 5 children, they only charge her with the first 2 or 3. I always wondered why it was done that way, if this is true.
I would think he could still be charged with her murder if they chose to do so, IMO.
I would think he could still be charged with her murder if they chose to do so, IMO.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Andrea Yates example:
Yates, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was convicted March 12 of murder in the deaths of three of her children after a jury deliberation of less than four hours. Yates killed all five of her children in June of 2001, but prosecutors held back charges in regard to two of the deaths so they could try her again in the event that the 37-year-old woman was not convicted for murder in the current trial.
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2002/mar2002/yate-m16.shtml
Yates, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was convicted March 12 of murder in the deaths of three of her children after a jury deliberation of less than four hours. Yates killed all five of her children in June of 2001, but prosecutors held back charges in regard to two of the deaths so they could try her again in the event that the 37-year-old woman was not convicted for murder in the current trial.
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2002/mar2002/yate-m16.shtml
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
It is definitely smart for prosecutors to keep their options open to make sure the scum of society pay for their crimes one way or another.
I think there is also another reason prosecutors went with the super aggravated assault besides the no parole stipulation. It's definitely a homicide, but I believe it would have been tough to prove first degree murder and they probably would have had to settle for a second degree murder or manslaughter conviction.
I doubt that prosecutors will go down this road, but I would think that even with the conviction, they could still charge him with murder since it is a separate crime from the super aggravated sexual assault.
I think there is also another reason prosecutors went with the super aggravated assault besides the no parole stipulation. It's definitely a homicide, but I believe it would have been tough to prove first degree murder and they probably would have had to settle for a second degree murder or manslaughter conviction.
I doubt that prosecutors will go down this road, but I would think that even with the conviction, they could still charge him with murder since it is a separate crime from the super aggravated sexual assault.
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
He testified in court and did a great job. KPRC (Click 2 Houston) had excellent coverage on the 6 p.m. news. I checked and the video is not posted yet. They showed Coe's mother testifying for the defense, the little boy (case is pending in Montgomery County), his mother and Ben Thompson testified for the Prosecution this afternoon. Also, Amanda Matthew, Abigail Young's sister, gave a very emotional testimony for the Prosecution. Amanda has been seeking justice for Emma from day one!Piper wrote:Did this 10 year old have to testify in front of this beast or did they do a video testimony? Hospitalized for 11 days! He almost killed this child.
Will be back later!
Closing Arguments in the Punishment Phase is tomorrow. Hopefully, the Jury will deliberate and has Coe's sentence sometimes tomorrow. After the sentence is read by Judge Shaver, it will be the Victim's Impact Statements on behalf of Emma Thompson. Ben Thompson is looking forward to reading his statement to Coe!
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Thanks, Ann! Would love to read or hear Amanda's testimony. That is so brave and strong of the boy to testify in the courtroom ... at such a young age, he's already more of a man than Coe ever was or ever will be!
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Re: Emma Thompson -- Deceased 6/27/09 (Thread #1)
Punishment Phase Nears End In 4-Year-Old's Death Trial
Lucas Coe Convicted Of Super Aggravated Sexual Assault Of Child
POSTED: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
UPDATED: 6:45 pm CDT September 22, 2010
Click 2 Houston video:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/25116457/detail.html#video
Lucas Coe Convicted Of Super Aggravated Sexual Assault Of Child
POSTED: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
UPDATED: 6:45 pm CDT September 22, 2010
Click 2 Houston video:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/25116457/detail.html#video
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Amanda Matthew is seeking justice for her niece...bless her for coming forward and speaking the truth.
Looking forward to your recount of today, Ann. I'm sure you're exhausted.
Looking forward to your recount of today, Ann. I'm sure you're exhausted.
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