Blake's Assistant Testifies About 'Kidnapping'
Jan. 24, 2005
A former assistant of Robert Blake testified that she unknowingly participated in kidnapping his daughter from Bonny Lee Bakley by posing as a nurse.
Blake Wanted Wife 'Whacked'
Jan. 20, 2005
William Welch, a former homicide detective and employee of Robert Blake, testified that the actor asked him to help kidnap or kill Bonnie Lee Bakley, but said on cross examination that he was convinced he had talked Blake out of harming her.
Witness: Blake Was Obsessed With Daughter
Jan. 19, 2005
A former confidant of Robert Blake testified that the actor married a woman he hated in order to gain custody of their infant daughter and was obsessed with keeping Bonny Lee Bakley away from the child.
No Blood Splatter on Blake's Clothes
Jan. 14, 2005
Crime scene reconstructionist Rod Englert testified that he conducted several tests on the actor's clothing and did not find a speck of blood on his T-shirt, jeans, boots, socks or belt.
Blake Jury Visits Crime Scene
Jan. 13, 2004
Jurors visited the restaurant where Robert Blake and Bonny Lee Bakley dined before she was killed and visited the crime scene where she was shot outside.
Blake's Boots Had Gunshot Residue
Jan. 12, 2005
A criminalist told the jury that small particles of gunshot residue were found on Robert Blake's boots after his wife was killed, but that testimony was countered by another witness who said such particles can be found even if a person has not fired a gun.
Blake Acted Oddly Before Shooting
Jan. 11, 2005
Jurors heard testimony from diners in the restaurant where Blake and Bonny Lee Bakley ate before she was shot that the actor seemed nervous and upset, was behaving oddly and threw up his dinner long before his wife was shot.
Robert Blake Trial Enters Second Week
Jan. 5, 2004
Los Angeles police officer Sam Issa testified in detail about how the actor interacted with police shortly after the shooting of his wife.
Jury Hears Robert Blake's Interview
Dec. 21, 2004
Robert Blake was able to testify on his on behalf without taking the witness stand when his attorney showed the jury a videotape of an interview the actor did with Barbara Walters from jail.
Blake Jurors Hear Opening Statements
Dec. 20, 2004
Jurors in the Robert Blake murder trial heard day-long opening arguments from the prosecution and the defense as the high-profile trial got underway after a long series of delays.
Robert Blake Trial Set to Begin
Dec. 20, 2004
After a series of delays and postponements, the murder trial of actor Robert Blake is expected to begin today with opening statements in a Van Nuys, California courtroom.
Teens Took Computer from Blake's Attorney
Dec. 14, 2004
Los Angeles police have arrested two teenagers and recovered a laptop computer which was stolen from the attorney representing actor Robert Blake in his murder trial.
Robert Blake Trial Delayed Again
Dec. 6, 2004
Superior Court Judge Darlene Schempp delayed opening statements in the Robert Blake murder trial because his attorney's computer was stolen in a burglary last week.
Blake Jury Finally Selected
Dec. 1, 2004
After going through hundreds of potential jurors for almost a month, 12 jurors and six alternates have finally been selected and opening arguments are scheduled Monday, Dec. 6.
Blake Jury Pool Whittled Down to 75
Nov. 23, 2004
After six days of questioning from attorneys, 75 jurors have been approved for the final pool from which 12 will be selected.
Blake Jurors Warned of Press Scrutiny
Nov. 15, 2004
After weeks of filling out questionnaires, potential jurors in the Robert Blake murder trial began answering questions from attorneys and warned they may come under public scrutiny if they serve on the panel.
Jury Pool Reduced for Blake Trial
Nov. 2, 2004
Judge Allows Robert Blake Evidence
Oct. 19, 2004
Judge Rules Robert Blake Tapes Irrelevant
Oct. 14, 2004
Robert Blake's Attorneys Want Evidence Thrown Out
Oct. 5, 2004
Actor Robert Blake Was Worried About Daughter
Aug 24, 2004
Prosecutor's Request to Take Advance Testimony Rejected - April 26, 2004
A judge blocked prosecutors' request to take advance testimony from an elderly witness who might not be available for Robert Blake's murder trial.
Blake Unveils New Lawyer for Murder Trial - March 2, 2004
M. Gerald Schwartzbach, 59, a veteran trial lawyer who made a name for himself by winning tough cases, has taken over the defense of actor Robert Blake. He is the fourth lead attorney to represent Blake.
No TV Cameras for Robert Blake's Trial - Feb. 3, 2004
A judge told media lawyers that she fears witnesses might watch testimony and adapt their own, so she is only allowing Court TV's cameras for opening statements, closing arguments and a verdict.
