Sharons-GrandJury2007: April 2008

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Hi All,

Just a quick update on the Judge's order today on the motions for defendant Aaron Foster.

Judge, Edward J. Cleary made the following orders on the different motions after evidence was given on March 20th and March 24, 2008.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The motion of the Defendant to dismiss the indictment for denial of Defendant’s right to a speedy trial and to due process of law is DENIED.

2. The motion of the Defendant to dismiss the indictment for destruction of exculpatory evidence is DENIED.

3. The motion of the Defendant to suppress evidence obtained by search and seizure at 368 Dorland is GRANTED IN PART.

4. The motion of the Defendant to suppress evidence obtained by search and seizure of the Defendant is DENIED.

5. The motion of the Defendant to suppress a statement made by the Defendant is GRANTED IN PART.

Last page (Page 29).

"Nevertheless, for the reasons stated, the Court is denying the Defendant’s motions to dismiss and granting, in part, Defendant’s motions to suppress evidence."

EJC (Judge, Edward J. Cleary)

A link to the full order can be obtained at:

http://www.mncourts.gov/Documents/2/Public/Criminal_Court/Aaron%20Foster%20ORDER%20on%20motions%20to%20dismiss%20and%20suppress.pdf

The trial for Aaron Foster for 3rd degree murder starts on May 22, 2008 for the murder of Barbara Winn.

This case is going to be very interesting as it involves the St. Paul Police Department and Maplewood Police Departments and their respective roles and their actions or inaction.

My heart really goes out to the Barbara Winn family. As I sat in the courtroom listening to the evidence being given, I couldn't help thinking of the other lives that were lost that day along with Barbara Winn. The children lost a mother and their children lost a grandmother. Barbara Winn’s family lost a sister and a daughter. A lot was lost in a moment of domestic violence. The warning signs were there, but some failed to act in their official capacity.

There is a new Domestic Violence Center being built in the Ramsey County Courthouse (Room 140). This center is designed as a one-stop shop for individuals who are victims of domestic violence and need help.

Cold cases like this are difficult for both the Defendant and the State. Thankfully there is no statute of limitations on murder.

John Krenik
Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota

John Krenik
Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota
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