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(see exhibits), DA expert reveals brand-new murder scenario in response to Neulander defense, Robert Neulander jury returns landslide verdict: Rejects break to watch SU tourney game, Robert Neulanders defense expert offers simple explanation for Leslies gruesome injuries, DAs cross-examination strategy leads to repeated objections, break by Neulander judge, Testimony by Robert Neulanders friend backfires spectacularly for ex-doc in murder retrial, Neulander defense: DAs antics way over the line, ex-doc needs yet another murder trial. We have set your language to Her husband, Doctor Robert Neulander, had reportedly just returned home from a morning run when he found his wife. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Asked for comment about the ruling by the Court of Appeals, Rick Trunfio, the first chief assistant district attorney in Onondaga County, where the case was tried, said of Mr. Neulander: We fully intend to retry him for the murder of his wife. A new trial is expected to start in the spring. Don't forget to watch The House on Shalimar Way on NBC Dateline this Friday, May 20, 2022, at 9/8c. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It was actually about to get more complicated. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Despite the reputation, he was arrested for murder shortly after Leslie's death and found guilty in 2015, but the verdict was thrown out after juror misconduct was discovered, according to CNY Central. London said Leslie Neulander was her best friend and the "most important person" in her life. The phone number (315) 449-2269 is also used by Emily L Neulander, Leslie L London, Robert R Neulander, Brian Neulander, Ari Z Neulander, Jenna Zl Neulander. based on information from your browser. Their daughter, Jenna Neulander, quickly called 911 for help, but by the time paramedics arrived, it was too late. The trial and verdict, London said, were not what her late sister would have wanted. On the day of the verdict, an alternate juror contacted a lawyer for Mr. Neulander. ", Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. It turned out to be more of a Witch Hunt and I think she is crazy even the psychic new the wife. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Andrea Canning looks into the September 2012 death of Leslie London Neulander in her Syracuse, NY, area home. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. According to the 911 call, Jenna told the operator she found her mother surrounded by blood. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. That led to the revelation that one of the jurors who had voted to convict him of murder had exchanged 7,000 text messages with family and friends during the three-week trial. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The medical examiner checked her injuries, and because they seemed to match with her husbands recounting of the events, her death was ruled to be an accident. IT IS rare for someone to be found guilty of the same crime twice, but the rare event can happen. Im a natural person to come to, in a sense. (NBC News) Tonight on "Dateline," when Leslie Neulander dies suddenly after what appears to be an accidental fall in the shower, two friends join forces to seek justice on her behalf. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There was a problem getting your location. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This is what frustrates me: Im sure hes going to pontificate at sentencing about how innocent he is. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Leslie London Neulander, 61, of Fayetteville, and a longtime resident of Syracuse, died suddenly on Monday. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Neulander has maintained that his wife died after she slipped and fell in the shower inside their DeWitt mansion for nearly a decade. On stand, London was very emotional when speaking about her late sister. The mysterious incident involving the death of Dr. Neulander's wife will be the subject of Dateline's upcoming episode this week. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Prior to the case, Neulander was one of the most highly regarded gynaecologists in the area and was often praised by coworkers. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Neulander had been found guilty in April of second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence. A summary of the case in court documents states that Robert Neulander was charged after a lengthy investigation with bludgeoning his wife to death in their home near Syracuse in 2012 and attempting to make it appear that she had accidentally fallen in the shower., Robert Neulander was found guilty of murdering his wife and evidence tampering in April 2015, according to court documents with the state of New Yorks court of appeals. Almost three years after Leslie's death - which was initially ruled accidental - Robert was charged with the murder of his wife. Leslie Neulander was a 61-year-old mother and wife who was found dead in her home on September 17, 2012, after suffering serious head injuries. Mr. Neulander did not testify at his trial. A couple of months after that, the investigation picked up traction, with police officers revisiting the scene to collect evidence, even though it was now an unoccupied home as the Neulanders had sold it. Story here: cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1237019 cnycentral.com facebook.com/cnycentral @CNYCentral, Jasmine Melendez: Teen Dies After Beating, Sexual Assault, Family Says. I love almost every episode from Dateline but this is the one time I have felt out of all the episodes that these two women the anchor ad the employee started an uneducated Witch Hunt. I don't trust the body language of the girl that went to the psychic because it was highly biased. Upon re-examination in 2021, mummified fat tissue from Leslies head was found on the headboard of the couples bed, which just reiterated the theory of her husbands assault on her. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. September 17, 2012 Leslie London Neulander, 61, of Fayetteville, and a longtime resident of Syracuse, died suddenly on Monday. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The 61-year-old was found dead Sept. 17, 2012 in the couple's DeWitt home. 3. View our online Press Pack. Here's the official synopsis for the episode: Leslie London Neulander, from Fayetteville, NC, was 61 years old and a long-time Syracuse, New York resident. Hundreds of the texts involved aspects of the case, a clear violation of the judges standard admonition that jurors not discuss the matter until after the trial was over. 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However, over the following months, some of Leslie Neulanders friends shared their concerns with Dr. Mary Jumbelic, a friend of the family and a retired medical examiner. The DA called the former prominent OB-GYN a cheater in his post-verdict comments. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Because he couldnt call a witness whose testimony he believed wasnt true, Fitzpatrick said. He called for their daughter, Jenna, who was 23 at the time, to inform authorities. Oops, something didn't work. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In another potential violation of the judges instructions, Ms. Lorraine, a 23-year-old cheerleading coach at the time of the trial, also visited the websites of news organizations that were closely covering the case, according to court documents. He made Jenna Victim No. Initially ruled an accident, her doctor-husband is later charged with her murder. 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