But she said shes good with waiting. A Pima County Superior Court judge handed down that sentence in 2017. According to police,. This justice is about them, said Carol Gaxiola of Homicide Survivors. She spoke candidly about her fathers case and her hopes for the future. A former Tucson Fire Department captain likely will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his ex-wife, her mother and her mothers friend. Way up high. On August 20, 2000, Linda attended church and had lunch with her mother, after which Marilyn dropped her home and left. What eye color is the rarest in the world? In 2003, while fighting for visitation rights of Watsons child, Lindas mother Marilyn Cox, and family friend Renee Farnsworth were gunned down. IRS Reminds Taxpayers of April 18 Tax-Filing Deadline, Sen. Jeff Flake Faces Hostility At AZ Town Hall, ARIZONA DAILY INDEPENDENT LLC Contact Us: 6929 North Hayden Road C4 #291, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250 (520) 906-8081. . Linda Watson's mother, Marilyn Cox, then became involved in civil litigation with David Watson to get unsupervised visitation rights with the couple's only daughter. Prosecutors claim Watson killed the women overchild custody disputes. Watson, who pleaded not guilty last year, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder. David Watson is currently incarcerated for life at the Mohave Unit of the Arizona State Prison Complex in Douglas. Thats where we are right now. David Duane Watson, 46, was taken into custody in the evening at his home without incident, Pima County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Chris Nanos said. MOBILE USERS: Download the Tucson News Now app forApple IAndroid devices. The video shows Jordynn saying she spent that day with both her grandmother's and Marilyn Cox dropped her off at home. Well keep tracking you, well find you and you will get punished for the crimes you do.. Court documents state that she was "lying on the living room floor, nude with her arms above her head." But Hinkle said she wasnt real, real afraid. She knew that if anything were to happen to her, the authorities would know where to look. He's charged with three counts of first-degree murder. In its Vargas ruling, the supreme court agreed Vargas was entitled to argue that the cumulative effect of a pattern of alleged prosecutorial misconduct can warrant a new trial, rather than having to argue each individual act of misconduct. Dont be like them. Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Watsons motion for a new trial was denied in April 2017 at which time he was sentenced. Watson's lawyers have claimed the case against their client isn't very strong. I hated what he did.. In 2003, Cox and Farnsworth were shot in front of Linda Watsons old house in the 2600 block of West Curtis Road, where Cox had been living. Dont forget the boatload of fees. The families of the victims said they lived for years believing that David Watson was responsible for their deaths. Yet it also raises uncomfortable questions for local authorities. A jury found a former Tucson Fire Department captain guilty of killing his ex-wife, her mother, and her mother's friend. Basically, just a lot of hard work. I will always miss Linda.. She said she isnt the kind of person to resent. The family brought Farnsworths ashes to the news conference. Court records show Watsons first trial ended with a hung jury, but in May 2017 a second jury convicted him of the May 2003 murders of his former mother-in-law Marilyn Cox and her friend Renee Farnsworth, who were found shot to death outside their Tucson home. They argued in part that prosecutors had engaged in multiple acts of misconduct during the second trial. Linda Watsons body was found in 2003 in Pima County, but it took several years before the remains were identified. According to the Associated Press, however,the fire department was not notified that David Watson was asuspect in the murders. She was seven when her grandmother, Marilyn Cox, and Renee Farnsworth were gunned down after dropping Jordynn off at David Watson's home in 2003. 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Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Mosher said Watson showed severe disregard for the value of human life and asked that he be sentenced to the remainder of his natural life. David Watson was battling his ex-wife, Linda, for custody of their daughter when the woman vanished from her Tucson home on Aug. 20, 2000. Moreover, Linda was highly loved by her family and friends and focused solely on giving a good life to Jordynn as a single mother. Inside the house there are signs of a struggle, including a broken cup and drops of blood. She was fourwhen her mother, Linda, disappeared in 2000. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME. Jordynn says she has a relationship with her fathers side of the family, but the relationship with her mother's side is shaky. Fast forward to May seventh, 2003: Cox and her neighbor were gunned down in a drive-by shooting at the very home where Linda Watson disappeared. Mr. David Dwayne Fugate of Malvern passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 19, 2013. On March 17, 2017, the former firefighter was found guilty of one count of second-degree murder (Linda) and two counts of first-degree murder (Marilyn and Renee). Jordynn Watsonsaid she did not remember much about the time around when her mother disappeared. April 2015: Deputies arrested 47-year-old David Watson at his home. Watson, a captain with the Tucson Fire Department, was booked into Pima County jail on three counts of first-degree murder with a $2 million bond, reports CBS affiliate KOLD. Maybe once this is all done, some of it will come back, she said. Also in 2003, Cox and Farnsworth were shot and killed at Cox's home on the northwest side of Tucson. In a memorandum decision, we affirmed those convictions and sentences, having, as relevant to this matter, considered and rejected Watson's numerous claims of prosecutorial misconduct except for several relating to the state's opening statement. Lindas skull was found in 2003, and was identified as hers in 2011. I told Marilyn I will see this through, she said. People are abandoning pets at airports. Renee Farnsworth, right, was shot to death on May 7, 2003 with Marilyn Cox as they returned home. TUCSON, Ariz. KGUN 9 sat down with Jordynn Watson -- the daughter of convicted killer and former Tucson Fire Captain David Watson -- who's now serving time in prison for three murders. In 2011, the body found in the desert was identified as Linda Watson. Its not about him.. The next day, a repairman found Lindas backdoor unlocked, along with signs of struggle, including a broken cup and some blood. He previously worked at the Nogales International. "Throughout the entire investigation for 15 years, he has been our primary suspect.". Afterward, Marilyn, too, was involved in a two-year legal battle with him and his then second wife, Rosemary, over visitation rights for her granddaughter. Her father, David Watson, on trial for her mother's murder, her grandma and another woman. It all started with the disappearance of Linda Watson on August 20, 2000. View their profile including current address, phone number 248-814-XXXX, background check reports, and property record on Whitepages, the most trusted online directory. Brady said she never hated David Watson. In the video, Jordynn says her father wished her goodnight like he always did and nothing seemed unusual. "We believe we have the right man," Nanos said. The sentences will run consecutively and Watson will serve 66 years before he is eligible for parole. Pac-12 Hotline mailbag: Who has the toughest football schedule next season? The prosecution showed jurors a videotape of a Pima County Sheriff's detective interviewing the then-seven-year-old one day after her grandmother was murdered. Survivors include: Husband. Her account of what happened is expected to be a very important piece in possibly disproving Watson's alibi about where he was when the murder of Watson's first wife took place. News Ex-Firefighter Granted New Appeal In Triple Murder Case October 19, 2020 Terri Jo Neff. Defense lawyer Natasha Wrae pointed to letters of support for Watson filed with the court by firefighters who dont believe he had the capacity to do this. She also noted Watson was promoted at TFD, which she said was a sign of his good character. ), 35 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend Jan. 12-16 , These 8 soups in Tucson will take you on a trip around the globe, Find concha slippers, horchata lip balm and more at this downtown maker shop, NOW OPEN: New downtown restaurant Blue Front is home to American comfort foods, 65 fun events happening in Tucson this January 2023 , 9 local print shops to help you create custom T-shirts, invitations and more, This home baker makes rockin' ice cream with Japanese techniques, John Dillinger's eventful capture in Tucson: the history and how it's remembered today, Blondie's Ice Cream is home to nostalgic flavors in an adorable retro trailer. I don't recall.". Sarah Meyhew, Watsons appellate attorney with the Pima County Public Defender, has until Oct. 26 to file a supplemental brief to the original appeal in order to address the recent State v. Vargas opinion.
