11-20-09 Comments Lyson aquitted

leatherneck65 wrote:
Good=cop Bad= Kop
11/21/2009 4:28 PM CST on oaoa.com
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celtics101983 wrote:
It was funny dude, lighten up. Whats up with the "kop" spelling ?
11/21/2009 4:10 PM CST on oaoa.com
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leatherneck65 wrote:
Celtics, Can you prove that? Didn't think so, must be a kop?OPD , try investigation instead of intimidation Westtxmom, you got it nailed. OPD protect criminals on regular basis. Thats the only way they can make drug arrests. OPD Narc are involved in more crime than you can even imagine. Don't worry about that murderer going free, they busted that threat to society that was smoking MJ.
11/21/2009 1:28 PM CST on oaoa.com
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auntterri wrote:
Texas's law states that "if, in the attempt to carry out a conspiracy to commit one felony, another felony is committed by one of the conspirators, all conspirators are guilty of the felony actually committed, though having no intent to commit it." Felony one was aggravated assault. If that doesn't work try dope deal. Felony two - murder. And if you dont believe they use it in TX, pick up the Dallas Morning News or watch A&E's show The First 48 when they follow Dallas homicide investigators.
11/21/2009 8:09 AM CST on oaoa.com
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auntterri wrote:
westtxmom - I don't get where your coming from. Terrance Jackson is in jail as we speak and has several arrests since Adam's murder. Not that I don't think he is guilty of murder. He is. So is Sarah Fontenot. If they all would have been tried for this crime at the same time we would have 3 guilty verdicts instead of 3 killers on the loose.
11/21/2009 7:35 AM CST on oaoa.com
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westtxmom43 wrote:
leatherneck65: The reason why Jackson got a pass is because he is an OPD drug informant. He's had a pass for a long time and it finally came to an end. If he had been arrested in the first place, all the cases that he did for OPD would be in question. They were protecting their own. It's a shame for Ryan Moon's family that the real killer wasn't brought to justice - Terrence Jackson. As for the DA - he knew about the dying declaration - why didn't he arrest Jackson then? The cops here are lazy !!! When's Barry Cooper coming to town for Yolanda's case? Let's see if he can smear more egg on their face.
11/20/2009 11:03 PM CST on oaoa.com
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sherryking wrote:
The three people who murdered my nephew are all walking free today but Adam is still dead. Shame on the OPD.
11/20/2009 9:41 PM CST on oaoa.com
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auntterri wrote:
Oh, and BTW, Adam's 86 year old grandmother had to be rushed to the ER after the aquittal. This is the never ending pain the next family will have to deal with. And just one more thumbs up to Justin and Maggie for their hard work.
11/20/2009 9:21 PM CST on oaoa.com
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auntterri wrote:
A killer walked free today. Watch your children. The cocky, arrogant punk had the nerve to sneer and make remarks to Adam's sister as he pranced out of the courtroom. He got away with it once. He'll do it again!! I feel for the next family that has to go through this. Hopefully the next time his friends that are with him will call 911 and not leave their child on the street to die alone and afraid while they hide the killer, watch him bleach the murder weapon, and take a nap. But if they do, that's legal in Ector County. And hopefully too, the police investigators will collect evidence instead of going on vacation. The ADA's put their heart and soul into this trial. I appreciate all they did. We knew going in it would be tough.
11/20/2009 9:14 PM CST on oaoa.com
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celtics101983 wrote:
leatherneck65 = homo/douch e
11/20/2009 8:07 PM CST on oaoa.com
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leatherneck65 wrote:
OPD a real bunch of pros. Another keystone cop review. Lack of training, know it all attitude, never let the facts get in the way of the "investigation". What did Jackson know about OPD, how did he get a pass on this? OPD everything you do lately seems to be exposing the truth about you guys. What goes around .........
11/20/2009 5:23 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
I guess that didn't happen. justmom2008 I'm sorry for you and your family. I will pray for peace for you and your family eventhough it may be a long time coming. God Bless.
11/20/2009 4:47 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
It's a tough day for both families. I hope the victim's family gets the justice and peace they deserve. God Bless.
11/20/2009 3:21 PM CST on oaoa.com

11-20-09 Lyson acquitted Odessa American

November 20, 2009 6:35 PM
ODESSA AMERICAN
An Ector County jury of six men and six women decided to acquit Christopher David Lyson of murder shortly after 3 p.m. Friday.
Lyson was cleared on one count of murder in connection with the May 2008 stabbing death of 26-year old Ryan Adam Moon, who was killed in a fight over owed money on Bunche Avenue.
Both the prosecution and defense delivered powerful and lengthy closing arguments Friday morning, urging the jury to vote their way in the case.
Lyson’s defense attorney Dusty Gallivan asked jurors to believe Moon, who according to two nurses implicated Terrance L. Jackson as the stabber. Jackson testified he heard Lyson admit to the stabbing.
“Why would you believe a word that (Jackson) says?” Gallivan asked, alluding to Jackson’s long list of felony convictions.
Gallivan also criticized the Odessa Police Department’s investigation of Moon’s death, saying detectives tested only three knives — none of which were linked to the crime — and based their entire investigation on one witness.
“There is too much doubt in this case and too many unanswered questions for you to vote guilty,” he argued. “You have to vote not guilty.”
But Assistant District Attorney Justin Cunningham pointed out three eyewitnesses to the fight implicated Lyson.
“The most telling evidence in this whole trial is that there are no defensive wounds,” Cunningham said. Several witnesses testified Lyson snuck up on Moon during the fight to help Jackson.
“The only way that justice will be served today is if you find the defendant guilty of murder,” Cunningham said.
The jury was charged and began deliberating at 10:44 a.m.
This morning’s proceedings drew the best attendance by far in the four-day trial as family members of the victim, defendant and attorneys filled most of the 70th District Court chambers.

11-19-09 Comments Closing arguments Friday

wtfgirl wrote:
OUCH GUYS! whoaaaaaa. IN NO WAY AM I SAYING THIS GUY IS INNOCENT! I was informed yesterday on the "Lyson Trial Continues" page of some things I was not aware of. auntterri set me straight on a few things. However, I had already posted the comment on this page. The information the OA has on this story and trial is incomplete to say the least. Check out my post on the other page and you will see that I thanked aunterri for the information. justmom2008: You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother-in-law. I hope his killer gets the max! wayoutwest: I can't stand the CSI shows. They are ridiculous! I do watch Forensic Files and Investigative ID though.
11/20/2009 9:42 AM CST on oaoa.com
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wayoutwest wrote:
wtfgirl you have been paying attention when you watch CSI!
11/20/2009 8:49 AM CST on oaoa.com
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justmom2008 wrote:
your dang right the injuries reveal he was killed with a knife, my brother in law bleed to death because this man! the truth is alredy out,you realy think the paper is gonna tell the whole story! i hope he suffers every day for what happened that night!! a wonderful soul was lost at the hands of this person,he didnt deserve to die that way!!! if you dont know the facts you shouldn't comment on it.i pray the jury finds him guilty!
11/20/2009 3:53 AM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
The knife was never found. Is this correct? Do his injuries reveal he was killed with a pocketknife? When the detectives questioned these two men did they look for blood evidence on their clothes or shoes? I would think that if one person stabbed another there would be some transferring of blood. Even if you wash a pocketknife you may leave minuscule traces of blood either around the sink drain or within the knife. I would hate to be on that jury. I hope they find the truth.
11/19/2009 4:38 PM CST on oaoa.com

11-19-09 Closing arguments Friday Odessa American

November 19, 2009 4:00 PM
BY JIM MUSTIAN
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday afternoon against Christopher David Lyson, the Odessa man charged with murder in the 2008 stabbing death of Ryan Adam Moon.
The third day of testimony featured at least two surprises for the defense as two witnesses implicated Lyson and included details in their testimony that they did not tell police during the investigation.
Terrance L. Jackson, who was friends with both Moon and Lyson, recalled a scene from the night of the alleged stabbing in which Lyson allegedly admitted stabbing Moon and showed Jackson about “how far” with a pocketknife. Jackson said he did not see Lyson stab Moon. Jackson’s girlfriend, Sarah E. Fontenot, testified she saw Lyson washing and drying the knife in an apartment after the stabbing.
Lyson, for his part, had pointed the finger at Jackson in an interview with detectives.
Lyson’s defense lawyer Dusty Gallivan attacked Jackson’s credibility and accused him of lying to the police and to prosecutors to avoid prison time.
“You want this jury to believe you?” Gallivan asked, ticking off a list of Jackson’s felony convictions.
The jury will hear closing arguments Friday at 9 a.m. in 70th District Court.

11-18-09 Comments Lyson trial continues

notyourfriend wrote:
justmom, I, too, offer my condolences and hope that you soon find comfort. Don't let his nephew not know him, show him pictures, tell him stories so that he can feel as though he's known him all his life.The deal here is, we want the actual killer to be punished.I know and can feel your anger and pain. In fact, I can actually relate to it. Anyone who was there and was involved in the actual stabbing should and will be punished as accessories, and rightfully so.
11/20/2009 11:08 AM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
justmom2008: You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother-in-law. I hope they give his killer the max!
11/20/2009 9:45 AM CST on oaoa.com
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justmom2008 wrote:
they did pass the test and he refused to take one, i personally could care less if he did or didnt take it,he is guilty and deserves to get life! they all need to be punished,the day we buried adam was one of the hardest days of my life,and he didnt dearve to be brutaly stabbed to death!!! adam was one of the greatest people i have ever met,my son will never get to meet his uncle thanks to these people!!!!!
11/20/2009 3:34 AM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
devildog13: I know that polygraphs can or may be used at times to rule a suspect out. That's all I'm saying. However, auntterri has enlightened me on a few things I didn’t know about this case. I do have the ability to change my mind and am not afraid to do so. I, like others, just want to know the truth. Thanks.
11/19/2009 5:21 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
auntterri: Thank you. I don't know anybody involved in this sad story. You seem to have more information than the OA. Thanks for filling us in.
11/19/2009 4:56 PM CST on oaoa.com
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devildog13 wrote:
A polygraph is a tool used but can't be considered as evidence. It can't be used as evidence so what do you think it could prove. If someone passes and other evidence exists that contradicts the outcome of the polygraph then you have to go with the evidence that's can be used. I'm sure polygraphs are very common but you never know about them.good point auntterri
11/19/2009 4:55 PM CST on oaoa.com
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auntterri wrote:
maybe Lyson did take a lie detector test. or since we didn't hear all his recorded interrogation he refused one later on. since it wouldnt be allowed in court, and his statements we did hear were so inconsistent we will never know if he took, passed, or failed a polygraph. the other 3 at the scene passed polygraphs or so I heard.
11/19/2009 4:40 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
I am speaking of the detectives.....not the jury.
11/19/2009 4:08 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
devildog13: That's a fact indeed. However, if you were interested in finding out the truth in this matter, would you not at least consider the results?
11/19/2009 4:05 PM CST on oaoa.com
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devildog13 wrote:
Think it's a possibility that a polygraph is inabmisable in court?? Check on it.
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wtfgirl wrote:
"“Your story sucks and it ain’t gonna hold water,” Stanford told Lyson during the interrogation""Det. Shelly Stanford of the Odessa Police Department testified Wednesday she spotted several holes in Lyson’s story but acknowledged her threats could have “caused more inconsistencies.”"Real classy!
11/19/2009 12:43 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wayoutwest wrote:
I think the PD needs to review their interview procedures, and maybe, just maybe a review of the qualifications of their people from time to time. Sounds like they made an arrest and made the evidense fit the arrest instead of the other way around.
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wtfgirl wrote:
I say give Lyson a lie detector test like he asked for. Are the detectives afraid of the possible results? How about we try to get the truth here........whatever it is.
11/19/2009 10:14 AM CST on oaoa.com
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11-18-09 Lyson trial continues Odessa American

November 18, 2009 8:40 PM
BY JIM MUSTIAN
In a heated interview with detectives, Christopher David Lyson denied stabbing 26-year-old Ryan Adam Moon and reluctantly implicated his friend Terrance L. Jackson in the 2008 slaying.
Lyson might not take the witness stand in his murder trial this week, but the Odessa man’s version of events took center stage Wednesday as an Ector County jury listened to a 90-minute tape recording in which Lyson steadfastly denied any hand in Moon’s death.

The fight that reportedly caused Moon’s death began about midnight on May 29, 2008, in front of Jackson’s mother’s mobile home in the 700 block of Bunche Ave. Police said the fight began over a debt Jackson owed Moon.

Jamayea Brockett, Moon’s girlfriend at the time, testified Tuesday she was “positive” she saw Lyson perform “a stabbing motion” in an attempt to help Jackson during the struggle. But Lyson insists he watched as a third party, standing near a car parked in front of the residence

“I’ll swear on the Bible. I’ll do anything,” Lyson told detectives. “I’ll take a lie detector test right now.”

The detectives and Lyson’s defense attorney Dusty Gallivan offered differing interpretations of the impassioned back-and-forth. Det. Shelly Stanford of the Odessa Police Department testified Wednesday she spotted several holes in Lyson’s story but acknowledged her threats could have “caused more inconsistencies.”

At the beginning of the interview, he told the detectives he was shocked to learn of Moon’s death, saying Jackson and Moon shook hands after the fight and that “everything was fine.”

“Your story sucks and it ain’t gonna hold water,” Stanford told Lyson during the interrogation. Jackson and Lyson, both of Odessa, were detained for questioning in Midland a few hours after Moon stopped breathing at Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Det. Harvey Enriquez of OPD said in the interview “he would not feel bad” if Lyson received a lethal injection because Lyson would not take responsibility for his alleged actions. Lyson is not charged with capital murder in connection with Moon’s death. He faces five years to life in prison if convicted.

Gallivan chided the detectives for lying to Lyson and criticized their techniques. He maintained Lyson never changed his story throughout the profanity-laden interrogation.

During cross examination, Gallivan grilled Enriquez and Stanford, suggesting the detectives confined the scope of their investigation by basing their questions on Brockett’s initial statements. Selecting passages out of other police interviews not played for the jury, Gallivan pointed out that Jackson and at least one other witness changed their stories after the detectives began threatening them with the lethal injection.

“The only thing that changed was, in the middle, (Lyson) added Terrance did it,” Gallivan said.

In the interview, Lyson said he feared retribution from Jackson but eventually recalled his friend telling him, “I shivved his ass.”

Jackson, who according to court documents and testimony is also known as “Ice Cream,” has not been charged in Moon’s death. He pleaded guilty last month to unrelated felony theft charges and was sentenced to 20 months in state jail and ordered to pay $3,500 in restitution to the victim.

Investigators never recovered the weapon they say Lyson used in the stabbing. But on Wednesday, jurors viewed photographs introduced by prosecutors that show two knives recovered from Lyson’s backpack. Assistant District Attorney Justin Cunningham said the knives could demonstrate Lyson’s tendency to carry a dangerous weapon.

Gallivan objected to the state using them as evidence because DNA testing determined they were not linked to Moon’s death. One of the knives bears the red letters “KKK,” which Gallivan said would be too prejudicial for the jury.

Judge Denn Whalen overruled Gallivan’s objection Wednesday, saying the knives were relevant evidence.

Testimony is scheduled to resume this morning at 9 a.m. in 70th District Court.

11-18-09 Comments Stabbing death trial continues

justmom2008 wrote:
amen,i agree he took adams life and deserves to lose his own!!!!the knives show christophers tendancy to carry dangerous weapons. he may not have intended to stab adam that night,but did,and the family lost a great man. i hope the judge takes him down,and every one else ivolved! adam should have been able to go out better than that,i miss him every day,and dont think justice will be served until a conviction is made!
11/20/2009 3:41 AM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
"Lyson faces five years to life in prison if convicted."FIVE YEARS? For KILLING someone? Unbelievable!
11/18/2009 4:55 PM CST on oaoa.com
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wtfgirl wrote:
ricochet: I agree. If DNA testing determined the knives were NOT connected to the crime then exactly what are they evidence of? The KKK part seems very prejudicial to me. Doesn't sound like a fair trial.
11/18/2009 4:48 PM CST on oaoa.com
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ricochet wrote:
I am all for convicting the bad guys but cannot see how the knives are relaevant to anything and think they are very prejudicial.
11/18/2009 3:55 PM CST on oaoa.com
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jaded2 wrote:
I say give him the death penalty, screw a life term.
11/18/2009 1:04 PM CST on oaoa.com

11-18-09 Stabbing death trial continues Odessa American

November 18, 2009 5:00 PM
BY JIM MUSTIAN
A knife found in the backpack of Christopher David Lyson bearing the red letters "KKK" is not prejudicial and is relevant in the 2008 stabbing death of 26-year-old Ryan Adam Moon, Judge Denn Whalen ruled Wednesday morning in 70th District Court.
DNA testing determined the knife and another utility knife found in the bag were not connected to Moon’s death. Lyson’s defense attorney Dusty Gallivan objected to the jury viewing photographs of the knives.
"These knives have no evidentiary value," Gallivan said, adding they would be prejudicial to his client. He later referred to the knife as a collector’s item.
"I think the evidence is relevant," Whalen countered, overruling Gallivan’s objection.
Police said Moon was stabbed five times in the chest and abdomen in a fight that began over money. Lyson’s defense attorneys say the wrong man is on trial this week and that Terrance L. Jackson of Odessa delivered the fatal blows in the fight. Jackson is being held in the Ector County Detention Center in connection with unrelated theft charges.
Moon’s girlfriend at the time of his death testified Tuesday she saw Lyson stab Moon. The second day of testimony in the trial continues.
Lyson faces five years to life in prison if convicted.

11-17-09 Comments Stabbing death trial

dannyglides wrote:
I don't comprehend this five to life crap. That is like saying a day or a life. Looks like to me there would be a more definative sentence and not wide open? Spider will most likely be on walking the streets before long. Even life don't mean life, nor does death.
11/17/2009 10:09 PM CST on oaoa.com
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no2illegals wrote:
Yay, Now when they gonna kill that worthless b*astard M.D. Spider Gonzales?
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jaded2 wrote:
Once again, I say yay for the death penalty.
11/17/2009 2:47 PM CST on oaoa.com

11-17-09 Stabbing death trial Odessa American

November 17, 2009 2:50 PM
BY JIM MUSTIAN
After several hours of jury selection, the murder trial of an Odessa man charged with stabbing a man a to death is scheduled to begin Tuesday afternoon. Christopher David Lyson, 31, is on trial in connection with the stabbing death of 26-year-old Ryan Adam Moon of Odessa.
The jury of six men and six women is scheduled to hear opening statements at 3 p.m. in Judge Denn Wahlen’s 70th District Court.
Odessa police said Lyson stabbed Moon several times in the chest and abdomen after an argument. Moon was rushed in a private vehicle to Odessa Regional Medical Center where he died about 30 minutes after he was admitted, court documents show.
A grand jury indicted Lyson in July 2008 on one count of murder. He faces five years to life in prison if convicted.
Whalen has yet to rule on a motion made Tuesday morning by Lyson’s defense attorneys to exclude photographs of two knives from the prosecution’s evidence. Assistant District Attorney Justin Cunningham acknowledged the state does not have a murder weapon and intends to argue the knives — reportedly found in a backpack belonging to the defendant — demonstrate Lyson’s propensity to carry a dangerous weapon.
Defense lawyer Dusty Gallivan said one of the knives bears the letters "KKK" and would be too prejudicial for the jury.

11-17-09 Comments Lyson on trial

westtxmom43 wrote:
The flea in this case is Terrence Jackson who is a known drug informant for OPD. He was protected all this time and still is. He had the victims blood on his clothes and it was never tested..... go figure. Terrence is one bad dude. I feel bad for Ryan's family as they were never informed of what really happened. The sad part is if Chris is found not guilty, OPD will not arrest Terrence for the crime because of all the drug cases pending that he was a part of will be in question. Where's the justice !!!!! It's sad the police can't do their own drug busting and rely on a POS like Terrence Jackson. He's so low - he burned his own mother for drugs.
11/18/2009 11:08 AM CST on oaoa.com
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dannyglides wrote:
This should be interesting. Hope they get the right guy.
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winktexas wrote:
when u run with the gogs, u get the fleas. dope. dope
11/17/2009 9:32 PM CST on oaoa.com

11-17-09 Lyson on trial Odessa American

November 17, 2009 9:25 PM
BY JIM MUSTIAN
Last year, Ryan Adam Moon, 26, was killed in a fight Odessa authorities said began over owed money. The question posed to an Ector County jury this week is who killed him.
According to the nurses who tried futilely to save his life, Moon implicated Terrance L. Jackson of Odessa — the man who reportedly owed Moon money — in one of his dying breaths on a hospital bed.
But the man on trial this week and facing murder charges is 31-year-old Christopher David Lyson. Prosecutors and an eyewitness say Lyson came to Jackson’s aid during the fight, which occurred in front of Jackson’s mother’s mobile home at 707 Bunche Ave.
Jackson is being held in the Ector County Detention Center in connection with property theft charges and could not be reached for comment.
Moon was stabbed five times in the chest and abdomen, court documents show. After the fight, his girlfriend, Jamayea Brockett, 26, of Odessa, rushed him to Odessa Regional Medical Center where he died about 30 minutes later.
Brockett testified Tuesday she heard Moon say it was Lyson who delivered the fatal blows.
“‘Your homeboy didn’t have to stab me like that,’” she recalled her boyfriend telling Jackson.
But Lyson’s defense lawyer, Dusty Gallivan accused Brockett of changing her story from the night of the stabbing. He said Brockett did not tell authorities about Lyson’s exchange with Jackson in her written statement or in a taped interview with detectives.
“You’ve told at least two versions of what happened,” Gallivan said, adding Brockett made no effort to correct the nurses’ statements.
Gallivan also pointed out the fight happened about midnight and the lighting was too poor for Brockett to see exactly what happened.
As for a murder weapon, Brockett said she did not see any knife that night. Assistant District Attorney Justin Cunningham said before the trial the state had not recovered the weapon believed to be used in the stabbing. But prosecutors intend to introduce photographs of two knives reportedly found in Lyson’s backpack. Cunningham said the knives could show Lyson’s tendency to carry dangerous weapons.
Gallivan made a motion to exclude the photographs before the trial began Tuesday, arguing they would be too prejudicial for the jury because one of the weapons bears the letters “KKK.” Both knives were tested for DNA and not linked to the alleged stabbing.
Judge Denn Whalen said he would rule on Gallivan’s motion later in the trial. Testimony is scheduled to resume this morning at 9 a.m. in 70th District Court.

Preparing for Trial

Monday night we are heading to Odessa for the trial. They will select a jury Tuesday morning and the trial will begin that afternoon. I've been trying to make sense of something that makes no sense. I can't come up with anything so I pray.

God, as we enter the courtroom I ask for strength and comfort for my family that You alone can give. Be with my sister, Karen. She can't do this alone so I ask that You carry her through this. We don't always know or understand why You allow bad things to happen. We do know Your Word says that all things work together for good. We do know that You gave Your Son to bring us to You. I pray that my family that doesn't know You feel Your presence in the courtroom. Help them know You as their Father, their Comforter and their Strength. Bring them close to You, Lord, so that Adam's death will not be in vain. I ask this in the name of Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

I'm Getting Baptized

Can you believe it? Sunday, November 8, 2009 my 86 year old mother and I are getting Baptized. Maybe I was Baptized as a child. I can't remember. If I can't remember, I figure it wasn't significant, and needs to be redone.

I've been through so much the last 2 years. Hubby's 3 major surgeries, Adam's murder, my mothers 2 hospital stays, Cy's legal issues before that. It seems since July 07 I've been through so many trials and tribulations it's a miracle I'm still halfway sane. I know Jesus lead me through it. No wait, I know He carried me all the way. This is something I need to do. I'm so excited.

Read the lyrics to one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite Christian artists. He says it better than I ever could. Beautiful.

All The Way My Savior Leads Me by Chris Tomlin

All the way my Savior leads me
Who have I to ask beside
How could I doubt His tender mercy
Who through life has been my guide
All the way my Savior leads me
Cheers each winding path I tread
Gives me grace for every trial
Feeds me with the living Bread
[Chorus:]
You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me
All the way my Savior leads me
O, the fullness of His love
O, the sureness of His promise
In the triumph of His blood
And when my spirit clothed immortal
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song through endless ages
Jesus led me all the way
Jesus led me all the way
All the way my Savior leads me
All the way my Savior leads me