Oct. 2003: Linda Watsons body is discovered in the desert to the west of Tucson, along with the bodies of undocumented immigrants. Linda Watson disappeared in 2000 from her house in the 2600 block of West Curtis Road. 51 This circumstantial evidence, despite the absence of Linda's entire remains and the lack of Watson's DNA in Linda's home, was . We are all still in a kind of shock; after so many years we sometimes felt it would never happen.. This justice is about them, said Carol Gaxiola of Homicide Survivors. Victims included his ex-wife Lin Families of 3 slaying victims share their stories We areholding onto everything toprotect our witnesses.. David Dwayne Watson, 46, was arrested Saturday nearly 15 years after Linda Watson, his ex-wife, first disappeared from her northwest side home. One of the key witnesses in this case and the first person to testify is Rosemary Watson, who was married to David Watson when Linda Watson disappeared. David Duane Watson, 46, was taken into custody in the evening at his home without incident, Pima County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Chris Nanos said. They argued in part that prosecutors had engaged in multiple acts of misconduct during the second trial. The next morning,a repairman stopped by her house on a sandy stretch of road in Tucson and found thebackdoor open. In January 2021, David filed yet another appeal for a third trial, stating prosecutorial misconduct as the primary reason, but the court upheld its previous judgment. . Updated by the minute, our Cowboys NFL Moves, Free Agency and Trade Tracker: News and views on the roster-building effort TUCSON, Ariz. KGUN 9 sat down with Jordynn Watson -- the daughter of convicted killer and former Tucson Fire Captain David Watson -- who's now serving time in prison for three murders. In 2000, Linda Watson, Watson's ex-wife, disappeared during a custody fight over their daughter. MOBILE USERS: The KOLD News 13 mugshots of the month are available HERE. Arizona Daily Independent headlines Ex-Tucson Firefighter Sentenced For Triple Murder April 17, 2017 ADI Staff Reporter. All rights reserved. Aug. 21, 2000: Linda Watson misses an appointment with her attorney to file a restraining order against David Watson. Afterward, Marilyn, too, was involved in a two-year legal battle with him and his then second wife, Rosemary, over visitation rights for her granddaughter. But the anger and sorrow were tearing her up inside, she said. Whats more shocking is that when her mother, Marilyn Cox, launched a massive search for her daughter, she too was mercilessly killed along with her neighbor. David Dwayne Watson was arrested nearly 15 years after his ex-wife disappeared. Dont be like them. 2000 2003: Marilyn Cox appears on local media to plead for help in solving her daughters disappearance. In 2011, human remains that had been found in the Tucson desert in October 2003 were identified as belonging to Linda Watson. David Watson is currently incarcerated for life at the Mohave Unit of the Arizona State Prison Complex in Douglas. In a video posted on social media, Dwayne Johnson reveals that his daughter Tia's favorite song is none other than Dale Watson's "Daughter's Wedding Song" from Dale's 2013 album Rancho Azul. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of the victims.. Everything we came through we investigated it to the fullest. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung. He must then serve at least 25 years of each life sentence before being eligible for release. Pac-12 Hotline mailbag: Who has the toughest football schedule next season? The closing read: Her spirit has found the way. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. He must first serve the 16-year sentence and 25 years each of the life sentences. Dan Raley officiating and his daughter, Ashley Berry delivering the eulogy. . Linda and her former husband, firefighter David Watson, had been fighting over the custody of their daughter, Jordynn, to the extent that she was supposedly planning to file a restraining order against him. Aug. 20, 2000: Linda Watson is last seen by her mother. Hinkle said she would be there, but that shes not too excited about the prospect of seeing his face. Murder trial began on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2016. In its Vargas ruling, the supreme court agreed Vargas was entitled to argue that the cumulative effect of a pattern of alleged prosecutorial misconduct can warrant a new trial, rather than having to argue each individual act of misconduct. At times, Hinkle said she felt nervous for her safety. I lost my mother and grandmother and now Ive lost my father, she read from a prepared statement as her hands shook the paper. 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In 2011: The remains were confirmed to belong to Linda Watson. FILE - This April 26, 2015 file photo provided by the Pima County Sheriff's Department shows, David Dwayne Watson, in Tucson, Ariz. Aug. 21, 2000: A repairman finds Linda Watsons backdoor unlocked. He's charged with three counts of first-degree murder. David Dwayne Watson's convictions and sentences of 16 years followed by back-to-back life sentences were upheld last year by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Why didnt they arrest David Watson sooner? Linda's skull was found in 2003, and was identified as hers in 2011. First published on April 27, 2015 / 10:35 AM. After a few days passed and Linda missed a custody hearing, Marilyn launched a search for her missing daughter, and three years passed before another tragedy occurred. Thats where we are right now. Watson, 48, was convicted of one count of second-degree murder in the 2000 death of Linda Watson, 35. However, it took 15 long years to unravel the mystery of Lindas untimely death, which has also been documented in ABCs Who Do You Believe: Dads Deadly Deeds. Now, if the riveting nature of this case intrigues you, allow us to present the details! The catalyst for the supreme courts action is an opinion the justices issued in July in another Pima County murder case, State v. Vargas. Three years later, her skull was found near the Silverbell Mine northwest of Tucson. The 12 years since her death in May 2003 were difficult for Brady and her family, she said. And at times, seeing those pictures trigger raw emotions. Weekend temperatures will increase 5 to 7 degrees. You have permission to edit this article. Watson, 48, was convicted of one count of second-degree murder in the 2000 death of Linda Watson, 35. Watson was convicted March 17 of the three murders in a second trial after his first trial last year ended in a hung jury. Way up high. The 23-year-old talks to her father twice a week and visits him at the prison in Winslow on a regular basis. Cox tried to find her daughters killer and fought David Watson and his then-wife, Rosemary Watson, in court for visitation rights to Coxs granddaughter, who was 4 years old when her mother disappeared. A former Tucson firefighter found guilty in 2017 of the 2000 death of his ex-wife and the 2003 murders of two other women has been granted an opportunity by the Arizona Supreme Court to argue for a new trial based on allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Its about time, said Dorothy Dottie Brady, Farnsworths daughter. The criminal case against the former Tucson Fire Department Capt . Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Dateline NBC will air the chilling story of murder on their next episode, titled "Secrets of the Desert." Linda Watson, a beautiful mother, vanished 18 years ago. The prosecution showed jurors a videotape of a Pima County Sheriff's detective interviewing the then-seven-year-old one day after her grandmother was murdered. Brady and her husband said they knew David Watson from when they went to Amphitheater High School. The wheels of justice turned slowly for the victim's families, the first trial ended in a hung jury and in the second trial Watson was found guilty. Data reporter on the investigative team for the Arizona Daily Star, #ThisIsTucson (@this_is_tucson) Instagram photos and videos. The family brought Farnsworths ashes to the news conference. It just goes to show you that the men and women of this department are bulldogs, Nanos said. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. David Watson was born on 10 March 1940 in London, England, UK. View David Dwayne Watson results in North Carolina (NC) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. April 27, 2015 / 10:35 AM How could they let an allegedly homicidal firefighter act the hero, advancing to be a captain? Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. After a whirlwind of emotions had swept through those families lives for over a decade, they said the arrest was a long time coming.. When she forgave, she said the weight came off of her shoulders. "The hardest thing for me is you have this conception of how court works you come in everyone gets to hear all of the evidence and the jury decides upon everything that's not the way it works at all. High around 55F. Case involves deaths of woman, her mother and mother's friend. But it wasnt until Saturday thatthe Pima County Sheriffs Department finally arrestedthe firefighter. Possibility of accidental drowning, suicide pact create doubt, former firefighter's attorney says. I told Marilyn I will see this through, she said. Well keep tracking you, well find you and you will get punished for the crimes you do.. One of the big reasons why I still have a relationship with him is I sat through both trials and I saw what happened I there was a lot of stuff that was allowed into the first trial that wasn't allowed by the judge in the second trial tons of evidence, "Watson said. In my heart, shell never die.. Watsons motion for a new trial was denied in April 2017 at which time he was sentenced. The trial began Tuesday, Oct. 4, with jury selections and wasexpected to last up tosix weeks. David Dwayne Watson was arrested nearly 15 years after his ex-wife disappeared. It all started with the disappearance of Linda Watson on August 20, 2000. 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Whats more shocking was that Lindas skull was soon discovered the following October, near the Silverbell Mine, north of Tucson. This article was published more than7 years ago. April 2015: Deputies arrested 47-year-old David Watson at his home. "Throughout the entire investigation for 15 years, he has been our primary suspect.". At the time of her mother's disappearance, she was four. On March 17, 2017, the former firefighter was found guilty of one count of second-degree murder (Linda) and two counts of first-degree murder (Marilyn and Renee). On Wednesday, Watson resigned his post at the Tucson Fire Department. Lord, forgive David for what he did, she recalled saying at the time. The criminal case against the former Tucson Fire Department Capt . TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The young woman at the center of a custody battle 16-years ago took the stand on Friday. The skull wasnt identified as hers until 2011, due to a mistaken assumption it belonged to someone who died after crossing the border illegally. Watson's lawyers have claimed the case against their client isn't very strong. Become a member today. She was seven when her grandmother, Marilyn Cox, and Renee Farnsworth were gunned down after dropping Jordynn off at David Watson's home in 2003. He also was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2003 fatal shootings. Investigators found blood in several locations inside the house. This case was prosecuted by Deputy County Attorneys Jonathan Mosher and Nicol Green. Ive waited so long to see him pay for what he did, she said. Aug. 24, 2000: Linda Watson misses a custody hearing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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