Marks told Ginell to one day play the video for Adrian and said he didn’t mind if his sons hated him as long as they grew up to be good adults. He was open to Ginell finding another partner not like Marks – claiming it would be drama for Ginell, like Marks himself. Marks told Ginell in the second video to take care of the boys in case he doesn’t return. He said that if he failed, he at least succeeded in freeing Adrian. Marks said he has been a bad person in the past, but admits he’s not a person to allow a child to get hurt. Marks said he’d be leaving to do something that can put him in prison for the rest of his life or kill him. In Adrian’s tape, Marks said April is a terrible mother, and Marks was coming to save him. The court heard both videos Marks recorded to his son Adrian, and his wife Ginell McDonough, in relation to the disappearance of April Pease. Marks asked for a mistrial and wanted to deny evidence being admitted, but was overruled. On Monday, June 5, the jury could then decide if they want to recommend Marks for life in prison or the death penalty.Ī Bloomington, Minnesota detective was the first witness to speak on the morning of June 5. Marks has three more witnesses to speak and court will end early tomorrow afternoon.įOX 44’s Earl Stoudemire is following the trial on Twitter. In direct re-examination Marks said he doesn’t care what happens to him as long as Maxwell is held responsible too. Maxwell said Marks was euphoric in sharing the details as if he was bragging about cutting up April’s body. In cross examination with the prosecution, Maxwell also confirmed in front of the jury Marks confessing to her about how he killed April Pease. Maxwell tearfully denied these claims as Marks was sustained for badgering his witness. Marks claimed Maxwell and one of her ex-boyfriends abducted Michael Swearingin and Jenna Scott to drag Marks himself into the situation. Marks went back and forth with Maxwell saying he wasn’t going to sacrifice himself for her anymore. With Marks now defending himself he called Maxwell to testify again. Harrison said the trial has been debilitating for her and Michael’s grandparents but made it through the trial by the grace of God.Īt the end Harrison said she would hurt until the day she sees Michael in Heaven and believes Marks should be on death row. What about my child? We’ve lost our children? Think about how that feels Marks. In reference to Marks, Harrison said “He always talks about his kids. In reference to Michael, Harrison said everybody was friends with Michael and everybody loved him but Cedric Marks. Harrison says she has experienced debilitating health problems alongside other family members, some even passing away from grief and depression. Michael’s mother, Deborah Harrison said his death has been devastating and gut-wrenching for their family. Jonathan finished off to say Jenna wanted to use her past, with some rough spots, to help others. On the overall trial, Jonathan said it has been long and stressful but needed to heal and move forward. If Jenna was still alive, Jonathan said Jenna probably would have been married, had kids, and worked as a counselor. In Jenna’s last living moments, Jonathan said Jenna was fearful, but didn’t want fear to control her life. Johnathan said it also left a huge void in Jenna’s brother’s life. Jonathan shared how Jenna’s daughter, Emory, struggles without having her mom be at games and award ceremonies. Jonathan Scott delivered his emotional testimony saying Jenna’s death caused dramatic changes in their family.
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