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The Death of Ted Binion
Trial Coverage, 2000 News

• The Trial • Verdict • Sentencing • More News in 2000

Pre-Trial News
January
05: Banker linked to Binion case proves bail money legit
06: Attempt to exhume body ends
07: Authorities cite threats in isolation of Tabish
08: California judge releases Murphy's friend from custody
13: Recording, document protected
26: Tabish attorneys file immunity, venue motions

February
11: Judge to hear motions from Tabish attorneys
12: Case may hinge on perjurer
15: Man held in Tabish alibi plot
16: Suspect in alibi plot tells his story
19: Judge: No misconduct in Binion murder case
23: Lists of experts filed in Binion murder case
24: Silver suspect offering to deal
26: Mattsen working on deal
29: Efforts for testimony in Binion case falter

March
01: Binion figure intrigues officials
03: Jury to hear about Tabish plot
07: Ex-Binion employee's trial for firearms charges starts
08: Mattsen cleared of gun charges
08: Defense gets delay in Binion trial's start
17: Murphy booked yet again
18: Murphy to remain in jail pending hearing
23: Murphy decision will come Friday
25: Murphy in jail for trial duration

Sandra Murphy wears an ankle monitor spray-painted to match her beige outfit during a lighter moment in District Court in August. Co-defendant Rick Tabish is at right. Photo by Jeff Scheid.

March 26
COURT OF PERSONALITY

The Trial
March
28: Binion jury picking begins
29: Jury in Binion trial seated
30: Alternate jurors chosen for Binion murder trial
31: All parties silent after Binion estate case dismissed

April
01: Different tales spun at trial
04: Ex-wife details Binion's drug habit
05: Key witness doesn't rattle
06: Witnesses: death predicted
07: Key Binion trial witness arrested
07: Witness, defense tussle over phone book attack
08: Binion's temperament underwent rapid change
09: Tabish-Murphy affair detailed in murder trial
09: Gratzer partied, but Murphy had more 'pocket money'
11: Binion's last day revisited
12: Trial focuses on Tabish travel
13: Murphy's actions after Binion death 'almost theatrical'
14: Tape shows item count
14: Daughter describes visit to home day after death
15: Binion investigator claims death threat
15: Mayor staying clear of Binion trial
16: Jumpy Murphy often in tears
16: Binion fond of cash, but will planned seance pay off?
18: Expert testifies why he ruled death a homicide
19: Second alternate juror dismissed
19: Witness says Binion suffocated
20: Defense attacks forensics expert
21: Preparations to dig up Binion's silver described in murder trial
23: Medical experts' opinions contrast
23: Witness list
23: Baden fond of morgue; Shellow content with slow trial
25: Witness: Tabish lied about silver
26: Defendants' allies turn
27: Man says Tabish sought to buy alibis
28: Defense in Binion trial starts
29: Binion jury sees full magnitude of silver fortune
30: Prosecutors think Rawson bites; Baden traverses TV

May
02: Cause of marks disputed
04: Defense witness plays off peer
05: Murphy hysteria played for jurors
06: Paramedic: No use for rub method
07: Experts put Binion jury in quandary
07: Doctor's four-hour testimony leaves judge squirming for end
09: Prosecution restates case
10: Judge bars defense from hitting Tabish during closing arguments
10: Some soap fans irked at Binion trial coverage
11: Deliberations start in Binion trial
12: Binion jury asks for clarification
12: Binion's sister proud she prodded investigation
13: Binion jury turns to videotapes
14: Decisions of Binion jury affect next trials
14: Casey's stubborn hair should be given chance toupee off
17: Jury: We are moving in the right direction
17: Letter from the Jury
18: Jury reviews testimony, leaves early
19: Binion jurors to begin eighth deliberation day

The Verdict
May 20

Sentencing
May 21: Pair may face life in prison
May 23: Tabish's record to be revealed
May 24: Binion family's pain revisited
May 25

News in 2000
May 26: Binion killing account probed
May 28: Legal process far from over for Murphy, Tabish
Jun 02: Judge slates more trials in Binion case
Jun 08: Binion estate wants to know who paid legal fees for Murphy
Jun 17: Tabish, Murphy given two more weeks to file motions
Jul 08: Additional sentencing delayed for two that murdered Binion
Jul 26: Attorneys prepare Binion case appeal
Jul 27: Attorneys file new trial requests
Jul 28: Binion jury foreman takes issue with appeal
Aug 04: Binion jurors deny allegations
Aug 10: Former deputies seek damages
Aug 11: Affidavit says error led juror to convict
Aug 12: Binion jurors take the stand
Aug 14: Timeline could be key in hearing
Aug 15: Defense dealt blow
Aug 16: Prosecutors rebut claim of mob plot
Aug 17: Jurors' conduct attacked
Sep 09: Binion saga far from over
Sep 09: Bonaventure's address on arguments
Sep 09: Murphy, Tabish denied new trial
Sep 16: Tabish still hoping for new trial
Sep 16: Cherry says media link questioned
Sep 16: Verdict: Con man, feigned innocence
Sep 16: Murphy addresses court
Sep 16: BINION MURDER: Case Closed
Sep 22: BINION SILVER CASE: Ranch hand to lead hunt for treasure
Sep 24: BINION CASE: Treasure hunt a bust
Sep 29: Binion ranch hand accepts plea bargain
Oct 01: Binion saga could end during Thursday hearing
Oct 03: Last of four Binion defendants to plead guilty
Oct 06: Players in Binion case sentenced
Oct 10: Murphy stripped of estate of Binion
Oct 13: Murphy, Tabish file appeal
Oct 25: Board finds no fault in Binion media handling
Nov 01: Binion estate filing seeks to bill pair
Nov 28: Binion witness faces charges
Nov 29: Binion witnesses rewarded
Nov 30: PSYCHIATRIC EXAM: Evaluation ordered for perjury suspect
Dec 06: Ely prison to house Binion killer
Dec 10: Bounty rumors prompt prison to isolate Tabish
Dec 14: Murphy, Tabish financially liable
Dec 23: Murphy's dad tries to get her out of prison

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