It's a good thing it went to trial.
◼ "You keep using that word fatal, why?"; "So he didn't fall on the knife, it went into his chest when you pushed him off?" DDA Rees uses Ferrer's own words to trip him up - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
DDA Roger Rees was masterful in his cross. If this was a chess game, DDA Rees got Ferrer to checkmate with every move; in this case every question. This is how Mr. Rees opened his cross of Ferrer.◼ "I will fucking kill you"; "I will fuck that fat bitch up", Ferrer recalls statements today never brought up before - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
DDA Rees: "You were angry because you never got to see a photo of Anderson-Jordet?"
Ferrer: "Yes."
This is the first time we have heard these threats mentioned. This interaction is also important because when Mr. Rees questioned Ferrer on cross, he gets caught in his own words.◼ It was not a good day for the defense.: "I was lying, yes" admits Ferrer to DDA Roger Rees who decimated Ferrer's credibility on cross following Ferrer's own direct testimony which caught him in a mess - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
DDA Roger Rees got to finally question Ferrer during the last hour until court adjourned at noon. He was masterful in decimating Ferrer's credibility and catching him in lie after lie and inconsistency and one point when DDA Rees questioned Ferrer, his response was "I was lying, yes."
History of the case:
◼ Ferrer defense witness 3 and 4 don't make much of a difference - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
No one except Ferrer, Stoiber and Rocheleau were at the altercation. Anderson is dead. That leaves Ferrer whose credibility is toast due to his own actions and words. Character witnesses can't rehabilitate that damage.◼ She saw the open knife in Ferrer's hand and he said, "we need to get rid of this and I saw him toss it somewhere" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Rocheleau said they walked away from Anderson at a fast pace and could hear "incoherent yelling" from Anderson. When they turned at 12th Street, "Joey stopped and said, 'Oh shit, I think I stabbed him.'." Rocheleau said both her and "Nick were like, what? I didn't believe it; it's not what I saw. It didn't seem plausible."◼ "Oh shit, I think I stabbed him", is what Ferrer said to Sophie Rocheleau who made a very credible witness for the defense today but her truthful testimony further shows Ferrer's isn't telling the whole truth - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Law enforcement and the DA's office has maintained that Stoiber and Rocheleau were truthful in their testimony from day one. Court took a short break and when Rocheleau walked out, she briefly glanced at Ferrer who did not eveen acknowledge her.◼ U guys were going to put the beat on him" ; "Do you think Doug's family wishes he could have the luxury to go home?" Deputy District Attorney Rees asks Juan Ferrer - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
On a brief re-cross, DDA Rees brought that statement up and said, "Do you think Doug's family wishes he had the luxury to go home?"◼ Even when given a chance to express remorse for his actions on the stand, Ferrer calls Douglas Anderson "rabid jackal" - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
Ferrer snapped at Mr. Rees, "I knew you would bring that up. That is a stupid question to ask."
And that is the image Ferrer left the jury with this morning.
◼ Two family members drove all night to be here for the trial of the man who denies killing Douglas Anderson - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 29, 2015
One thing I know, Doug was loved.◼ Ferrer voices pity for his stabbing victim - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 29, 2015
◼ D.A.: Ferrer went too far with lethal use of force - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 29, 2015
◼ Ferrer’s girlfriend testifies she saw him punch stabbing victim - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/29/15
◼ Ferrer gives testimony in Arcata chef murder trial - Will Houston/Times-Standard 4/28/15
◼ "You keep using that word fatal, why?"; "So he didn't fall on the knife, it went into his chest when you pushed him off?" DDA Rees uses Ferrer's own words to trip him up - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
◼ "I will fucking kill you"; "I will fuck that fat bitch up", Ferrer recalls statements today never brought up before - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
◼ It was not a good day for the defense.: "I was lying, yes" admits Ferrer to DDA Roger Rees who decimated Ferrer's credibility on cross following Ferrer's own direct testimony which caught him in a mess - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 28, 2015
◼ Ferrer tells jurors his version of stabbing - Paul Mann/Mad River Union - Apr 28, 2015
◼ Despite taking the stand, Ferrer's brief testimony today paled in comparison to People's last two witnesses - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
◼ Ferrer: "My grandma is fucking crazy, she has dementia"; "My girlfriend is autistic, she has Asperger's"; Ferrer throws loved ones under the bus - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
◼ "When this is presented to 12 people who have to make a decision about you, don't you want them to see your side?"; "You are insulting the intelligence of people who will make the decision..." - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
◼ People rest in Ferrer case; first defense witness today is the defendant - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 27, 2015
◼ Dueling surprises at Ferrer trial - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 27, 2015
◼ Week two, Ferrer murder trial “I just stuck him, to get past him” - KIEM-TV News w/video
◼ Forensic pathologist testifies that Arcata chef could have survived stab wound, had he got to the ER within the hour - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 24, 2015
◼ Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
◼ Defense claims anti-gay bigotry in fatal stabbing case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 15, 2015
◼ Watching his client's case tank, defense attorney in Ferrer case takes an unprofessional swipe at the prosecution in an outburst in court - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 23, 2015
◼ A lone hiking sandal, blood and urine near the sidewalk and glasses; Anderson-Jordet died alone on the streets of Arcata less than 2 blocks away from making it home - John Chiv/Words Worth Apr 22, 2015
◼ Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over ‘reasonable doubt’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
◼ D.A.: ‘Ferrer ran and hid’ - Paul Mann/Mad River Union Apr 21, 2015
◼ "Only my sister aside from you and soph and my fam are gangsters no snitching" - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Rees: "Without that video, we would never know the defendant was responsible for Doug's death," - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Reavis: "However Mr. Jordet was to his family and friends, what Mr. Ferrer knew was a drunk, homophobic individual"; defense claims "he fell on that knife" - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Defense states Arcata chef fell on knife in Ferrer trial opening statements - Will Houston, Eureka Times-Standard
◼ Juan Ferrer invoking auspices of Krishna before his upcoming jury trial? - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Dear Mr. Chiv, - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ "Sexual orientation is a key issue, this is how all this started"; homophobia and views on LGBT community important in Ferrer jury trial - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Day 2 of Juan Ferrer's jury trial: Defense says Ferrer statement of "killing fucking sandniggers" not his view but a response to law enforcement about what white, conservative majority thinks of Arabs - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Judge Cissna to meet with attorneys in Ferrer tomorrow to possibly resolve case - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Earlier today: Sneak preview on Ferrer: Defense to pull time waiver and DDA Roger Rees to take over prosecution - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Laggard witnesses turn up in Arcata chef murder case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union
◼ Some witnesses avoiding subpoena. - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ The question of the day is will outgoing District Attorney Paul Gallegos show up for this hearing? The last time we waited almost half an hour, while court staff and the DDA in court tried "to locate Mr. Gallegos." - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Co-defendants in Ferrer case get 3 years summary probation and 50 hours of community service - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Two defendants plead guilty to battery charges in Arcata fatal stabbing case - Will Houston/Times-Standard
◼ Juan Ferrer who is charged with stabbing Douglas Anderson Jordet back in court on Dec 17 - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ "Doug was a victim that day...we will be victims the rest of our lives" - John Chiv/Words Worth
The Question Of The Day was: ◼ Will Paul show up this time? Will the Arcata chef stabbing case ever go to trial?
And then: ◼ Paul did saunter in 20 minutes later and apologized to the Court twice. - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Ferrer case continued again until Nov 10 - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Disposition reached for Stoiber, all decisions delayed another 2 weeks in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ "Every week we come back and hear the same excuse"; attorneys in Ferrer case express frustration with delays by Gallegos - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ People oppose motion to sever Ferrer but have yet to file; another date set - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Defense attorneys are still awaiting discovery and District Attorney Paul Gallegos who opposed the motion to sever already had the case continued once and today did not even show up for Court. Instead he had DDA Zach Curtis ask for another week with no reason, again. - John Chiv/Words Worth 8/11/14 2:31
◼ Paul requests two more weeks in Ferrer because all transcripts not ready - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Ferrer jury trial date of August 4 vacated based on request by defense - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Motion to sever Ferrer, Stoiber and Rocheleau cases temporarily on hold until July 21st - John Chiv/Words Worth Jul 7, 2014
◼ Gallegos gets a bit of a dress down in defense's oral arguments before the court today in Ferrer case
◼ A request will be made by the People to reschedule the hearing for two weeks since Paul Gallegos is out of town. - John Chiv/Words Worth 6/18/14
◼ All three defendants were arraigned, they did not waive time. - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Suspects plead not guilty in death of Arcata chef; trial date set - Will Houston/Times-Standard
◼ Ferrer defendants held to answer on all charges - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
◼ Reavis and Okin get Sligh to admit testimony left out during prosecution cross in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
◼ Possibility of other assailants and more heroin connections raised in Ferrer prelim day 2 - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/29/14
◼ A witness in Ferrer case describes what she heard. Detailed testimony from today's preliminary updated later. - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/28/14
◼ Arcata detective describes scene of fatal stabbing - Will Houston/Times-Standard 5/28/14
◼ The Ferrer case has been moved to Courtroom 6 with Judge Christopher Wilson. Will start at 2:30 today and continue tomorrow at 8:30. - John Chiv/Words Worth 5/28/14
◼ This afternoon, in Courtroom 4 there is Intervention for the Ferrer case. Courtroom is closed with attorneys only. Will Houston from the Times-Standard is waiting with me in the hallway to speak to attorneys. They came out within a few minutes. - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Courtroom delays, scheduling conflicts lead to decision - Will Houston/Times-Standard
◼ Ben Dale Letter to Editor Times-Standard
◼ Plea deals tossed in Arcata fatal stabbing case; Judge: Decision made to keep 'public's confidence in the justice system' - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
◼ Plea bargains rejected in Ferrer case - John Chiv/Words Worth UPDATED 4/2014
◼ Judge Tosses Plea Deals in Anderson-Jordet Stabbing Case - Hank Sims/Lost Coast Outpost UPDATED
◼ The Judge explains her reasoning. Gallegos late to the hearing. - John Chiv/Words Worth UPDATED
◼ Ferrer sentencing may not happen until 4 p.m., information you would not know except for this post - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Ferrer hearing to start at 4 - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Allan Dollison declines Arnie Klein's request to attend Ferrer sentencing; will public have access to enough seats, read why - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Showdown Over Arcata Stabbing Suspect’s Plea Deal This Afternoon - Hank Sims/Lost Coast Outpost
◼ Community Encouraged to Come to Ferrer Sentencing Hearing - Arnie Klein
◼ Anderson-Jordet's family ask Klein to challenge district attorney's plea deal, DA, local expert weigh in on case -Will Houston/The Times-Standard
◼ Arcata fatal stabbing case reassigned from Firpo to Gallegos - Times-Standard
◼ Gallegos reassigns Firpo from Arcata fatal stabbing case; DA will not challenge killer's plea deal - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
◼ Firpo Seeks To Quit Ferrer Case - Mad River Union
◼ Elan Firpo has requested Paul Gallegos reassign the Ferrer case; this and more at the Arcata Town Hall meeting today "I have asked the District Attorney, Paul Gallegos, to reassign the People v. Juan Ferrer case." - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Ferrer Sentence Becomes A Political Issue In DA Race - Kevin Hoover/Mad River Union
◼ A Note to Arnie from a Friend of Douglas Anderson-Jordet via Facebook
◼ Family of slain Arcata chef to challenge plea deal; several district attorney candidates speak out on the case - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
◼ D.A. Candidate Klein Seeks To Suspend Firpo’s Ferrer Plea - Mad River Union
◼ DA’s Race Heats Up as Deal Struck in Fatal Stabbing Faces Possible Challenge by Victim’s Family - Kym Kemp/Lost Coast Outpost
◼ ...What has gone terribly wrong is that the victim’s character has been assassinated and HE has been put on trial.
◼ Response Regarding the Ferrer Stabbing Disposition: - Facebook
◼ Firpo Responds To Concerns About Ferrer Disposition - Mad River Union
◼ Elan Firpo responds to concerns about Ferrer disposition - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ Firpo Responds to Plea Deal Critics - Thadeus Greenson/the Journal 2/24/14
◼ Friend Wants to Clear Arcata Stabbing Victim’s Name - Kym Kemp/Lost Coast Outpost 2/25/14
◼ Letter of Impact to the Humboldt County Court - Sue Campbell
◼ Press Release Re: Ferrer Case - Watchpaul
◼ DA Candidate Dollison Speaks Out Against Ferrer Plea Deal - Mad River Union
◼ Three Arcata residents entered no contest pleas Thursday to charges associated with the fatal stabbing of a popular Abruzzi chef and musician late last year. - Will Houston/The Times-Standard
◼ Juan Ferrer Faces Four Years in Prison For the Stabbing Death of Douglas Anderson-Jordet (UPDATED) - Andrew Goff/Lost Coast Outpost
◼ Ferrer to serve 4 years in jail; Trio enters no contest plea for fatal Arcata stabbing - KIEM-TV (image source)
◼ Ferrer Gets Two Years Jail For Killing A Man - Kevin Hoover/Mad River Union
◼ (UPDATED) Three Arrested by APD for Homicide - Lost Coast Outpost
◼ Man Stabbed to Death in Downtown Arcata - Lost Coast Outpost
◼ Officials ID one of three charged in Arcata homicide case as main assailant - TIMES-STANDARD
Mad River Union Coverage: (for updating purposes)
◼ Thin evidence hedges Ferrer jury - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/17/15
◼ Ferrer jury begins deliberations - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/14/15
◼ Irked Ferrer hounds prosecutor - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/12/15
◼ News analysis: Dissecting the Ferrer fatal stabbing case - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 5/7/15
◼ Ferrer voices pity for his stabbing victim - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/29/15
◼ DA: Ferrer went too far with use of lethal force - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/29/15
◼ Ferrer tells his version of stabbing - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/28/15
◼ Dueling surprises at Ferrer trial - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/27/15
◼ DA: Ferrer ran and hid
◼ Lawyers in fatal stabbing case spar over 'reasonable doubt' - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 4/21/15
◼ Arcata trio balks at aiding Ferrer defense - Paul Mann/Mad River Union 12/17/14