Arraignment Hearing for Mark Hacking: Fri., Oct. 29

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[JaneyK]

Friday, Oct. 29
SALT LAKE CITY - An arraignment hearing is scheduled for Mark Hacking, who is accused in the killing of his wife Lori, Judge Denise Lindberg, w46, Matheson Courthouse, 450 S. State St., 9 a.m.
http://www.casperstartribune.net/apdata/wire_detail.php?wire_num=26542

[justme9592]

for all the families, i just hope he pleads guilty so the healing can begin

[clack29]

I really don't know what else he could plead, outside of insanity, but obviously he knew what he was doing trying to the body.

[Fresnolady]

Utah man pleads not guilty in wife's death


By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Writer

(Updated Friday, October 29, 2004, 9:00 AM)

 

 
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A man pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder in the death of his wife, whose remains were found in a landfill weeks after her disappearance. The judge set Mark Hacking's trial for April 18. Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty.


Authorities believe Lori Hacking, 27, was killed July 19 after learning her husband wasn't enrolled in medical school in North Carolina, though they were arranging to move there. It was among a series of deceptions Mark Hacking had perpetuated over several years, police say.

The victim's brother, Paul Soares, sent a letter to Hacking in jail, urging him to "be a man" and plead guilty, according to a newspaper story Friday.

"Save your family the grief and cost of this attorney. Just plead guilty for once. Just tell the truth. Take responsibility for your actions," Soares wrote, according to the Deseret Morning News.

"Your father said you were determined to do what is right - even if it costs you your life. ... Just tell the judge the truth. Admit it. Don't ask for some lenient plea bargain. Be a man," the letter continued. Hacking's defense attorney has indicated he would take the case to trial and challenge Hacking's alleged confession to his brothers that he shot his wife while she slept and disposed of her remains, the weapon and a mattress in the trash.

Defense attorney Gil Athay declined to discuss his plans Friday. Prosecutor Robert Stott said no discussions have been held about a plea agreement.

Hacking's parents, Douglas and Janet Hacking, attended the hearing but left without commenting. Hacking's brother, Scott, said he wasn't looking forward to testifying against Mark in what would be an emotional trial.

"Any time they call a family member to testify against another family member, it's going to be painful," he said, adding that Mark Hacking was "under extensive psychiatric testing" while in jail.


 

[clack29]

I really don't understand the prosecution not seeking the death penaly.

[Pookie]

I really don't understand the prosecution not seeking the death penaly.

  I dont think LH parents wanted it.

[clack29]

 I dont think LH parents wanted it.

Oh I was not aware the parents were not seeking it, my bad.

[Attention_Whore]

I'm a bit amazed....

He's pleading not guilty, they found the body, they have his brother on record as saying he (Mark)confessed that  he did it...  dunno...maybe he really IS a looney tune and dosen't think he murdered her at all....I don't exactly know what to think of this except I don't think its going to be too hard for the Pros to prove. Unlike the Peterson case there is all kinds of evidence (though TH and hedidits will say otherwise)

I am glad in this case the families are sticking close to each other to work through this tragedy.

-B

[CaliGrl35]

I really don't understand the prosecution not seeking the death penaly.

I think the families play a big part in that decision and I can't see Ms. Soares being OK with the DP...

JMO.

[Stella]

I believe that I heard on the news on the way home yesterday that he pleaded not guilty.  Am I mistaken?

[TearyThunder]

I believe that I heard on the news on the way home yesterday that he pleaded not guilty.  Am I mistaken?

You're right, not guilty. I can't for the life of me figure out why he would do that. His lawyer said he would challenge the fact that Mark confessed to his brothers.

[Stella]

You're right, not guilty. I can't for the life of me figure out why he would do that. His lawyer said he would challenge the fact that Mark confessed to his brothers.

How can he challenge that?  I havent really followed that case, however, two questions if anyone knows.  WHO is the attorney, and I thought that the brother had the confession on tape?  Or was that another media spin I was fooled by........

[TearyThunder]

How can he challenge that?  I havent really followed that case, however, two questions if anyone knows.  WHO is the attorney, and I thought that the brother had the confession on tape?  Or was that another media spin I was fooled by........

Defense attorney Gil Athay declined to discuss his plans Friday. Prosecutor Robert Stott said no discussions have been held about a plea agreement.

Hacking's parents, Douglas and Janet Hacking, attended the hearing but left without commenting. Hacking's brother, Scott, said he wasn't looking forward to testifying against Mark in what would be an emotional trial.

"Any time they call a family member to testify against another family member, it's going to be painful," he said, adding that Mark Hacking was "under extensive psychiatric testing" while in jail.


I think that a plea will be talked about but I don't know if they can reach an agreement. As you see above Gil Athay is his attorney and my bet is they will say he was in the middle of a mental breakdown and that is why he told his brother what he did. The brother told LE what Mark told them about killing Lori, so they will have to testify to that.

The attorney will probably go for an insanity defense.

[Karen]

He'll probably go for the insanity plea and end up being sentenced to a mental hospital  :@@!!%)      , which I think is too good for him! He knew what he was doing when he did it!! A crazy person could not have made up all those years of lies and kept them all straight. The only reason the gig was up was because it was time to move to North Carolina. I think if Lori hadn't of spoken with the college there that Mark will be getting away with more lies today!

[clack29]

You're right, not guilty. I can't for the life of me figure out why he would do that. His lawyer said he would challenge the fact that Mark confessed to his brothers.

What?!?  His best option is to plead insanity, IMHO

[TearyThunder]

What?!?  His best option is to plead insanity, IMHO

I don't think there is an insanity defense in Utah. But he should plead guilty and get it over with instead of putting the families through a trial, where he will be found guilty anyway. IMO

[Stella]

I think that a plea will be talked about but I don't know if they can reach an agreement. As you see above Gil Athay is his attorney and my bet is they will say he was in the middle of a mental breakdown and that is why he told his brother what he did. The brother told LE what Mark told them about killing Lori, so they will have to testify to that.

The attorney will probably go for an insanity defense.

Thanks Teary.  Didnt he tell them also that they would find her body in the landfill?  Sometimes I just dont understand the difference between an insanity defense and a "plain" defense.  Personally, I think that if anyone even considers killing someone, that they are a bit insane.  If he is pleading NG, and the reason is insanity, AND he is found guilty by reason of insanity, he still goes to prison, right?  But is he then considered able to be rehabilitated?
Thank you.

[TearyThunder]

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Thanks Teary.  Didnt he tell them also that they would find her body in the landfill?  Sometimes I just dont understand the difference between an insanity defense and a "plain" defense.  Personally, I think that if anyone even considers killing someone, that they are a bit insane.  If he is pleading NG, and the reason is insanity, AND he is found guilty by reason of insanity, he still goes to prison, right?  But is he then considered able to be rehabilitated?
Thank you.

Yes, he told his brother that the put her body in a dumpster and which one, so the LE knew where that particular one would be dumped at the landfill. They shut that area down and started searching it.

He also told his brother which dumpster he put the gun and the mattress in.

If he is found guilty by reason of insanity then he will go to a mental facility UNTIL the doctors think he can go back into society. It can be anywhere from just months to years. If he is found to be insane he will not spend one day in prison. At least that is the way it is in Texas, and I don't think Utah would be much different.

I think that if you are found guilty by reason of insanity, then sure go to a mental hospital, get all better and when the Dr says you are fine, off to prison you go.   >:D1

[mychicki]

He pleaded NOT GUILTY.......he is in insane!! or his lawyer is!

[TearyThunder]

They both are insane IMO. I can't imagine what kind of a defense they will put on.