Christopher Clements found guilty of killing Tucson girl
An Arizona jury has convicted a man in the kidnapping and murder of a 6-year-old girl in Tucson. TUCSON, Ariz. — A man already serving a life sentence for killing an Arizona teen in 2014 was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder for killing another Tucson girl several years ago. received. Pima County Superior Court […]
Clements’ lawyers claim bias, file motion to replace judge
The attorney for the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Isabel Serris is looking for a new judge, saying the current judge’s “interest or prejudice” prevents a fair and impartial trial. Christopher Clements was charged with the separate kidnapping and murder of Isabel and 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez in 2018. Isabelle was found missing from […]
Pima County Attorney will retry Christopher Clements for murder
Tucson, Arizona (13 News) – The second murder trial of convicted child murderer Christopher Clements ended in a miscarriage of justice on Friday, March 3. The jury gave the judge a note saying he was stuck on first-degree murder charges and could not reach a decision. Clements was charged with murder, kidnapping and robbery in […]
Jury breaks for day, no verdict in Christopher Clements’ second murder trial
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Around 4:00 pm Thursday, jurors took their break for the day at Christopher Clements’ trial in the death of Isabel Celis in Tucson more than a decade ago. A jury spent about four and a half hours on Thursday to decide Clements’ fate. 13 News will be in court all […]
Closing arguments begin in Christopher Clements’ murder trial
TUCSON, Arizona (13 News) – The second murder trial against convicted child murderer Christopher Clements continues on Wednesday, March 1 and could end this week. The defense adjourned before lunch and closing arguments began Wednesday afternoon. After hearing the case, the case is handed over to the jury. For more information on Wednesday’s action, scroll […]
State rests in Clements trial
Tucson, Ariz. (13 News) – The second murder trial of convicted child murderer Christopher Clements continued on Tuesday, Feb. 28, with more expert testimony. For more on Tuesday’s Witnesses, watch the video above or scroll down for the section labeled “Day 9: More Witnesses and National Rest.” Background Clements faces kidnapping and murder charges in […]
Defense calls first witness in Christopher Clements’ murder trial
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The second murder trial against convicted child murderer Christopher Clements continues Thursday, Feb. 23, with dozens of witnesses, including the first defense attorney, taking the stand. . For more information on Thursday’s testimony, scroll down to the section labeled “Trial Day 7: More Witnesses.” Background Clements faces kidnapping and murder […]
Mothers testify they had no idea accused murderer Christopher Clements had photos of their young daughters
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The second murder trial against convicted child murderer Christopher Clements continued on Wednesday, Feb. 22, with more expert witnesses taking the stand. For more information on Wednesday’s testimony, scroll down to the section labeled “Trial Day 6: More Witnesses.” Background Clements faces kidnapping and murder charges in connection with the […]
Clements said he was alone hours the night Isabel Celis disappeared
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Isabel Serris told police in an interview weeks after she disappeared that he spent several hours alone the night she disappeared. Pima County prosecutors played jurors a recording of a police interview with Christopher M. Clements, 41, who is on trial in the case. Isabel was found missing […]
Christopher Clements’ former girlfriend, experts take stand in murder trial
TUCSON, Arizona (13 NEWS) – Convicted child murderer Christopher Clements’ second murder trial continues Friday, with more witnesses including his ex-girlfriend, law enforcement and medical experts stood on the witness stand. The trial will end around 3:30 PM on Friday and will resume at 10:30 AM on Tuesday. For more information on Friday’s testimony, scroll […]