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Evidentiary Hearing Day 5: The Speck of Blood

The last day of Jeffrey Wogenstahl’s evidentiary hearing was short, but significant: the testimony of a Forensic Science consultant shattered the State’s myth about a speck of blood lifted from Jeff’s car. The prosecution had argued that the speck, later … Continue reading

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Evidentiary Hearing: Day 4

Jeffrey Wogenstahl’s evidentiary hearing concluded for the week on Friday, October 18. It will continue at a later date, when more witnesses will be available. On Friday (Day 4) a psychologist specializing in attention, perception and memory testified about the … Continue reading

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Evidentiary Hearing: Day 3

Jeffrey Wogenstahl’s evidentiary hearing continued on Thursday, October 17, 2024. A forensic pathologist stated that in his opinion two people were involved in the murder of Amber Garrett. His statement contradicts the state’s theory that Jeff committed the murder and … Continue reading

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Evidentiary Hearing: Day 2

Jeffrey Wogenstahl’s evidentiary hearing continued on Tuesday, October 16, 2024, with an expert’s unequivocal rejection of the state’s theories about Amber Garrett’s death. Brian S. Clark, an expert on Forensics and Investigations, was clear that no matter how the prosecutor … Continue reading

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Evidentiary Hearing Begins

Jeffrey Wogenstah’s long-awaited evidentiary hearing began yesterday, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Hamilton Court of Common Pleas. An expert botanist quashed the significance of the foliage on Jeff’s jacket by explaining that such foliage is not restricted to the … Continue reading

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Evidentiary Hearing Delayed

Judge Christian A. Jenkins, of the Hamilton Court of Common Pleas, has delayed Jeffrey Wogenstahl’s evidentiary hearing, which had been due to start this week. Judge Jenkins acted after the prosecution sought the Ohio Supreme Court’s support in delaying the … Continue reading

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Two Courts and a Prison Move

Since May 21, Jeffrey Wogenstahl has been housed at Ross Correctional Institution (RCI). RCI is a large prison with more spacious grounds for recreation than his previous prison, Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI). And at RCI meals are taken in the … Continue reading

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2024: Two Important Dates

After years without notable legal developments, Jeffrey Wogenstahl has been notified of two potentially significant occasions this year when judges plan to review different aspects of his case. Next month, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court will … Continue reading

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