Retired Catholic priest Gerald Robinson has been found guilty of murder for the 1980 slaying of Sr. Margaret Ann Pahl in a hospital chapel. An Ohio jury reached a decision after more than six hours of deliberations. Robinson, 68, was immediately sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
VIDEO CLIPS
Verdict announced- Defense closing excerpt
- State closing excerpt
- Dr. Henry Lee testifies
- Nun describes crime scene
PHOTO GALLERIES
KEY DOCUMENTS
- The Indictment
A Lucas County grand jury indicted Rev. Gerald Robinson on a sole count of aggravated murder. - Search Affidavit
A judge granted a search warrant of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo, including alleged "secret archives." - Amend Motion
Prosecutors filed this motion asking that references to premeditation be removed from the indictment. - Juror Questionnaire
Prospective jurors were required to answer questions on their religous affiliations and opinions of the Roman Catholic Church.
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CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •May 10, 2006
Closing arguments presented; deliberations begin
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •May 8, 2006
Expert: Evidence likely contaminated - •May 5, 2006
Detective: Robinson got Valium day of nun's murder
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •May 4, 2006
Final state witnesses contradict priest's alibi - •May 1, 2006
Witness: Nun's killer was expert in Catholic rites - •April 28, 2006
Witness: Nun was angry day before her murder - •April 27, 2006
Famed scientist Henry Lee testifies - •April 26, 2006
Expert: Marks on body likely came from priest's letter opener - •April 25, 2006
Detective: Stab wounds formed inverted cross - •April 24, 2006
Witness recalls 'ritualistic' crime
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •April 21, 2006
Prosecutor: Nun died 'horrible death' at priest's hands - •Case background
Ohio priest faces murder trial in nun's slaying
CASE IN BRIEF
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Catholic priest Gerald Robinson is convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life for the 1980 murder of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl in a Toledo, Ohio, hospital chapel.
BACKGROUND
SPECIAL REPORTS
MESSAGE BOARDS
CHATS
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•David Harris
Law professor examines the verdict
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•Carol Henderson
National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law director looks at the case
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