I believe that she was very depressed. The case was unusual from the start because for months after Marsha disappeared, nobody reported her missing not her friends, her family or even her husband. Lt. David Shoemaker: She would have cut him off from the money. DEPOSITION ATTORNEY: Do you know how a card got in Stephanie Richardson's mailbox on the morning of June the 3rd, 2009? I was tryin' to be a concerned friend. DONNIE BRANTLEY: Upon the advice of counsel I plead the Fifth. 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Lee Davis: She took with her a large amount of money, which was her money. She can write, this woman. Mark Wills: She was devastated. Donnie Brantley later told authorities that Marsha Brantley had voluntary left them, but a search of her home determined that her car, cell phone, clothes and many of her other valuable belongings had been left behind. Lee Davis|Defense attorney: We're ready for trial. I knew that something was very, very wrong. The new medical director breaks the rules to heal the system at America's oldest public hospital. Every time someone asked him what happened to Marsha, it's something different. Investigators believe she went missing in early June or July 2009. "I wasn't trying to be a detective. Education. She did not have a job. She recalled a time the group met at Marsha Brantley's house and Donnie Brantley came home. In answering questions on video, he pleaded the Fifth Amendment or said he couldn't recall more than 100 times. For days, she called again and again -- and no Marsha. Peter Van Sant: How big a case is this among people here? Asked if any other people were considered people of interest, Crump said no. And if they do have more answers, they're not discussing the details, noting that the case remains open. In 2011, the Bradley County Sheriff's Office became involved, and in November 2012, the Brantleys home was searched again, this time with cadaver dogs. [8], An episode of the CBS series 48 Hours documenting the case, titled "Missing Marsha", debuted on April 7, 2018. Robin Terrero: Well, I mean, there have been cases known where women did commit suicide during this time. [6] He was charged for the murder in December 2016. It was a long conversation, and she allegedly told Shank she was considering leaving her writers' group to join one in Knoxville, 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Crump said. Lee Davis, Brantley's attorney, says his client is 100 percent innocent. May 13th, 2020 - therapie der borderline persnlichkeits strung mnchen cip medien 2006 isbn 10 3 932096 50 9 422 seiten c 74 00 bei der dialektisch behavioralen therapie von borderline persnlichkeitsstrungen dbt handelt es sich um eine therapie form die whrend der vergangenen 20 jahre von marsha linehan auf der basis "In fact, it's the exact opposite. "I got the impression that there were [financial problems]," Jay said. She had no children of her own, no siblings and both of her parents died of cancer within weeks of each other in 2000. Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. But investigators thought that wasn't possible, so they had a second expert take a look at it, and that expert determined that it was not Marsha Brantley who wrote the signature. The prosecution also said Donnie Brantley was "looking for something different in his marriage.". Lt. David Shoemaker: She took a camper and moved to Townsend, Tennessee. Do you have a motion to make? [2], In 2009, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating the case. Marsha told her Donnie's handyman business was failing and money was tight. Marsha lives at 310 West Parris Avnue, High Point, NC 27262-7825. But as spring turned to summer, Marsha's neighbor stopped into the salon. A crew from the CBS News program 48 Hours is in town filming the trial. Lee Davis: The man runs a home repair business! "Call me if you can," with his number. Peter Van Sant: As a hairstylist, are you also a therapist? "I was bustling around getting ready for a wedding. Authorities discovered that just hours after Investigator Hunt had interviewed him, Donnie went to a pawn shop and sold a number of Marsha's possessions, including . Zach Pike | Bradley County Sheriff's Office: I'm raisin' my family here. So what happened to her? [3], In July 2013, a grand jury indicted Donnie Brantley for the murder of his wife. Lt. David Shoemaker: At her house -- at their house. One of the things that drew me to researching the case was the lack of information about Marsha. Lee Davis: There is one for Marsha Brantley. Det. Walt Hunt: He was pretty cool, and maybe a little cooler than I might expect. Marsha lived in Cleveland, TN with her husband and several dogs. She was an avid hiker, while Donnie was a competitive bicycle rider. At the time of her disappearance she lived in Cleveland, Tennessee. 2020 Vapor Trail Bullet Siege 4th. Lee Davis | Defense attorney: There's no proof that Donnie Brantley murdered his wife, Marsha. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! See more ideas about camping party, camping birthday party, camping birthday. There are receipts to corroborate his story, beginning around October 2009, he said. Background: Marsha Brantley was originally from Illinois. Kelly DeLude: We just got along we would just talk the whole time. She had the entire month of June planned out in her agenda and had just come in second place in a national competition for her short story, "Dirty Little Secrets." And he told her the most ridiculous story. Her age is 48. New Amsterdam (2018) Rated: 8.2 out of 10 with 39,502 votes. Any court documents that were previously available to the public have been expunged, leaving no evidence of any charges against Donnie Brantley. Zack Pike: Absolutely. And there was other suspicious behavior. Prosecutor Steve Crump: This is a receipt for for a torch kit -- for a welder. But if it's seen through the lens of a man whose wife had just left him, it doesn't look out of the ordinary. Southern Gone is a true crime podcast that believes every missing person deserves to be found. she wrote in a March 31, 2009, blog post for their ninth anniversary. Growing up, Jana was especially close to Marsha, her older cousin. "And he said, "Excuse me Are you her mom, her sister?" Prosecutor Steve Crump: I think her cellphone in his possession is easily, in my mind, the most damning fact. Her body has never been found. Investigators did not trace the origin of the email, Crump said. Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Bradley County sheriff's and district attorney's offices do not seem to be any closer to answering those questions than they were when the first charge of first-degree murder was brought against her husband, Donnie Brantley, nearly a decade ago. I merely said I'd be missing. And she said, "Well, you know, it's really affecting our business.". [5] In October 2016, Brantley was again arrested in Kingston, Georgia. Marsha Brantley is a 1986 graduate of Beach High School in Savannah, GA. Sign up on Classmates for free to reconnect with Marsha Brantley and other high school alumni. He hopes that by showing the evidence, a viewer may remember something important and call in a tip. For Donnie Brantley, that means a third round of charges could come at any time. Terrero worked with Marsha's doctor, who prescribed medications for her right up to the time she disappeared. Find Marsha Brantley's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Davis also points to her severe depression. Kelly DeLude Oh, yeah. Donnie, Marsha's husband, said she had left him and he hadn't seen her since May or June 2009. That's terrible. Elise Brantley: Getting to see that grandfather side of him is just a whole other very special side What I want people to know is how loving, kind, thoughtful and how hard working he is. Davis says he needed cash, but left most of her things alone because he figured she'd one day come back to get them, including her beloved dogs. Maybe you're right. Surprisingly, he accepts. Peter Van Sant: What was the name of this writing group? Under current head coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks have been one of the top programs in the country, winning the NCAA Championship in 2017 and 2022. Is she OK?" Peter Van Sant: And what did Donnie write on the inside of this card? Crump said there were thoughts of looking for her body in the landfill, "but, frankly, the cost was simply prohibitive and there's nothing that led us to seriously believe she had been taken there.". I opened my mouth and let the flakes melt on my tongue and eyelashes. Peter Van Sant: What was the state of their marriage in those last months prior to Marsha's disappearance? Marsha Brantley in California. The same sentiments were reflected on her Facebook account. Medra Justis: We're just lookin' forward to bringing this thing to a close. Kim Shank: She wanted to write young adult novels. Lt. David Shoemaker: Importantly, she left her house. Kelly DeLude: And when she mentioned that, it struck me, "Oh, my goodness. Mine!" She was an amateur writer, and was fond of her dogs and outdoor activities. | Updated April 7, 2018 at 12:31 a.m. Marsha Brantley's friends said she didn't wear her emotions on her sleeve and didn't easily open up to people, so in March 2009, when she told them she'd been "so depressed she couldn't get off the couch," they knew something was wrong. Brantley was living in Cartersville, Ga., when he was re-arrested. Lee Davis: Probably talkin' between $100,000 and $110,000. And in the time since she disappeared, no purchases have been made in her name, her Social Security number hasn't been used, she hasn't paid any taxes, applied for a driver's license or visa, or exited the country or entered another country. But after seven months behind bars, Donnie is freed when then-Prosecutor Steve Bebb decides he doesn't have enough evidence yet and drops the charges. The flowers in which Brantley normally took pride were dead, and she hadn't been seen walking her foster dogs, as she so often did. Peter Van Sant: And this is an extraordinary thing because generally, you don't get to see this pretrial. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. But Davis said those stories were a result of bad interview practice to plant bias before asking questions. Kelly DeLude: We're in their personal space, so people certainly-- share with us, probably a lot more than they would the clerk at the grocery store, you know [laughs]. In August 2013 Donnie Brantley was arrested and charged with murder. Marsha is connected to five people through the previous addresses Peggy Hight Joyner, Ricky L Brantley, Beth B Barlow. That second chance came in October 2016 when Crump, Bebb's successor, presented a grand jury with evidence leading to Donnie Brantley's second first-degree murder charge. However, in the time leading up to the indictment, Crump said, there is no evidence that Donnie Brantley used Marsha Brantley's power of attorney for financial gain. to police, who then take it as a statement rather than a question. Marsha Ellen Brantley was an American woman who disappeared around May to June 2009. He only re-emerged to say he was going to watch a movie before heading downstairs, she said. Peter Van Sant [outside court]: "It's kind of a sad day for you. You all need to be looking for her.". Prosecutor Steve Crump: Ultimately, I believe we will be able to do justice in this case. Jay, who was closest to Brantley, said she let her know she was there for her if she needed to talk, but Brantley immediately "clammed up" and didn't talk about it any further. Jerry Hoffer: Right after I got my haircut I walked in the D.A. Crump said the signature was inspected by a forensic handwriting expert who determined she did indeed sign her name. And so finally, I thought, I'm gonna call around And in my mind, I thought, you know, "I'm crossin' a little line here into meddling.". Friends and family members reported that Brantley suffered from depression. Zach Pike: All of her clothes. General would you like to approach? In your handwriting? In July 2013, a grand jury indicted Donnie Brantley for the murder of his wife. Two other things the prosecution has pointed to are that Donnie Brantley allegedly kept changing his story about what happened to Marsha Brantley and, according to investigators, lied about where he kept the couple's camper, which prosecutors thought would crack the case. ", Peter Van Sant: She writes, "No one in the group is responsible for my MIA, missing in action, status. Davis said this was a misunderstanding. Prosecutor Steve Crump: This was delivered, we believe, the day after Marsha Brantley disappeared. This memorial website was created in memory of Marsha H Brantley, 61, born on February 9, 1947 and passed away on June 24, 2008. In the comments she wrote, "He just does stuff like that. DEPOSITION ATTORNEY: OK, when did she stop being the love of your life? For DeLude, it seemed inconceivable that Marsha would suddenly leave the house her parents had built for her, leave behind her beloved dogs, and most of all, leave the husband she adored. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. ", Reggie Jay: At that point, I truly did think to myself immediately, "Did Marsha write that?". Peter Van Sant: Did he organize any search parties? Prosecutor Steve Crump: I've been very plain that we're not gonna stop and so, whatever he feels -- relief or whatever he may feel -- I wouldn't get accustomed to it. Crump said it's proof Donnie Brantley killed his wife, but Davis said Donnie Brantley was simply telling Richardson that his wife had just left him and he was ready to begin a friendship. 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