What Experts have to say
Our experts weigh in
Throughout the trial, the Daily News has invited a panel of experts to comment on what is happening in the courtroom. The panel members are: Wendy Murphy, a former Middlesex assistant district attorney and current victim/witness advocate; John LaChance, a former federal prosecutor and current defense lawyer based in Framingham, and Steve Huff, a professional crime blogger who runs two Web sites. Check back often for our experts' opinions. And if you want to share your opinion, visit our blog.
Timeline: So Far...
Jan. 16, 2006 -- Neil Entwistle visits the adult dating World Wide Web site "Adult Friend Finder."
Jan. 16 and 17 -- Entwistle views a Web site describing how to kill people. He also searches the internet on how to commit suicide, how to kill someone with a knife and euthanasia.
Jan. 18 -- Entwistle searches the internet for "escort services,'' including "Blonde Beauties Escort SVC.'' based in Worcester.
Coming Up
Neil Entwistle will serve his time at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley. His conviction will be appealed. Under Massachusetts law, all first-degree murder convictions are appealed.
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Entwistle's family is in the courtroom
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 4:19pm — Norman Miller
Neil Entwistle walked into Middlesex Superior Court this morning with a big smile, greeted by his family.
Media swarms Entwistle family
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 3:34pm — Julia SpitzWhen court recessed for lunch at 1 p.m., some people headed for Shannon's Catering canteen truck, but TV cameras were trained on Neil Entwistle's parents, Clifford and Yvonne Entwistle, and their younger son, Russell (video at end of story)....
COURTROOM UPDATES: 6/3/08
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 3:02pm — Norman MillerClick on the headline above or "read more" below for brief updates from the courtroom throughout the day.
First day of jury selection yields 8 possible jurors
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 10:38pm — Nicole SimmonsSeveral potential jurors were excused Monday from serving on a British man's double murder trial, with many saying they know about the case from intense media coverage and would have a hard time being fair.
Media got an early start on first day
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 8:28pm — Julia Spitz
Columnist Julia Spitz arrived at the Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn before 6 a.m. today. She was not alone.
DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY KEN MCGAGH
COURTROOM UPDATES: 6/2/08
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 5:16pm — Nicole SimmonsClick on the headline or "read more" below for brief updates from the courtroom.
Potential witness list released in Entwistle case
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:46am — Nicole Simmons
The list of prosecution and defense witnesses who might be called to testify in the murder trial against Neil Entwistle includes 29 people from England among the more than 160 names listed.
The wait is over for Neil Entwistle murder trial
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 9:09am — Nicole SimmonsAfter more than two years, numerous court appearances and heavy news coverage in the United States and in his home country of England, Neil Entwistle is slated to go on trial today for the murder of his wife and infant daughter.
Judge Diane Kottmyer denies motion
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 2:19pm — Jonathan Shubow.jpg)
Judge Diane Kottmyer denies motion for dismissal. Trial to proceed Monday.
--AP PhotoBy Peter Reuell/Daily News Staff
GateHouse News Service
Posted May 30, 2008 @ 11:43 AM
Reporters fight summonses in Entwistle case
Tue, 05/27/2008 - 1:54pm — Nicole SimmonsTwo newspaper reporters summoned by a defense lawyer in the Neil Entwistle murder case have asked a judge to quash the summonses.