James VanCallis Trial Day 7 Part 3 01/29/16

TL;DR

Crystal Stadler testifies about her relationship with James Van Callis and provides insights into his controlling and manipulative behavior.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🛟 James Van Callis exerted control over Crystal Stadler's life, restricting her access to basic resources such as a driver's license and communication devices.
• 👞 Stadler found James' behavior, such as cleaning his shoes and strange statements about being by his side, to be unusual.

Questions & Answers

Q: What restrictions did Crystal Stadler face in her relationship with James Van Callis?

Crystal Stadler was not allowed to have a driver's license, access to a phone or computer, or hold a stable job.

Q: How did Crystal Stadler react when she discovered James Van Callis cleaning his shoes?

Stadler found it strange but did not question him about it.

Q: What unusual items did Crystal Stadler find in the carhartt jacket after washing it?

Stadler discovered debris and hair, which she determined to be her own, in the jacket.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Crystal Stadler lived with James Van Callis and his family in Goodles. She describes their living arrangements and the lack of control she had in the relationship.

• Stadler testifies about the restrictions placed on her, including not having a driver's license, access to a phone or computer, and limited job opportunities.

• Stadler recalls the events leading up to and following April Millsap's murder, including James' odd behavior, cleaning his shoes, and removing a shoebox containing his shoes and a carhartt jacket.

• Stadler discovers debris and hair in the carhartt jacket after washing it, which she finds unusual.