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Dunwoody Prep Murder

Monday, February 20, 2012

Opening statements in Neuman trial expected Tuesday

Trial begins for the man accused of gunning down Russell Sneiderman outside Dunwoody Prep

Opening statements in the murder trial of Hemy Neuman are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a DeKalb County courtroom. Last week, jury selection was completed in the highly anticipated trial. The make up of the jury is 12 women and four men. Neuman is facing murder charges related to the Nov. 18, 2010 killing of Russell “Rusty” Sneiderman, 36. Sneiderman was gunned down outside of Dunwoody Prep, a local pre-school, after he dropped off his then 2-year-old son.  He has entered a plea of insanity. One of the first legal issues to be tackled in the case looks to be a discussion of Neuman’s mental state. Thursday, attorneys talked about a motion filed by the defense to suppress any discussion of Neuman’s delusional issues. The defense …

Kay

10:57 am on Saturday, February 25, 2012

DITTO!!!!! AS SHE WOULD SAY!!   more ›

Monday, August 15, 2011

Daily 10

Daily PatchCast: Sandy Springs School Evacuated, Dunwoody Prep Shooting's Pre-Trials, New Legislative Maps

The day's top headlines for Monday, August 15, 2011

Package at Sandy Springs School Not A Threat. VaHi, Druid Hills Districts, Lawmakers at Center of Debate. Plan Redraws House Districts in Cascade. Buckhead Could See Partisan Fight. Dunwoody Prep Shooting: Defense Questions Interview With Police. Grand Finale Race in Buckhead. Living Walls at the Goat Farm.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Dunwoody Prep Shooting: Widow Hopes for Conviction of Neuman

Reports from Thursday separation hearing from AJC: Andrea Sneiderman's attorney says she wants Hemy Neuman to be convicted

Thursday morning, a hearing was held in the separation case between Hemy Neuman, the man acussed of killing a Dunwoody father outside of a daycare, and his estranged wife, Ariella Neuman, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The AJC reports that during the hearing at Fulton County Court, the attorney for Andrea Sneiderman said his client wants to see Mr. Neuman held responsible for murdering her husband, Russell 'Rusty' Sneiderman. "No one on this earth wants [Neuman] convicted more than my client," said attorney Seth Kirschenbaum, according to the AJC story. You can read the full story here. WSB-TV has a video of the status hearing here. Ariella Neuman is seeking a separation from Mr. Neuman, and has alleged an …

Norene Rootare

1:36 am on Friday, June 10, 2011

Investigation must continue. It must be proven that Mrs. Sneiderman was not complicit in the murder of her husband. She must return to Georgia for continued questioning.   more ›

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Dunwoody Prep Shooting: Neuman Pre-Trial Hearing Set for May 5

Hearing set for next Thursday

Earlier this month, Hemy Neuman pleaded 'not guilty' to charges stemming from murder of Russell ‘Rusty’ Sneiderman, the man Neuman is accused of shooting outside of a Dunwoody day care. In that same hearing, Neuman’s attorney asked for an extension on the normal 10 days that are normally given to file pre-trial motions. Douglas Peters asked that the court grant a longer period in which the file the motions, as there are more than 6,200 pages of discovery or evidence to read through. Judge Gregory Adams granted the extension, giving the defense 30 days to make their pre-trial motions. Adams made clear at the April 4 hearing that he does not like letting cases drag on in court. Pre-trial motions are used to suppress statements, request for …

Monday, April 4, 2011

Updated: Neuman Pleads Not Guilty in Dunwoody Prep Murder Case

48-year-old is arraigned in DeKalb County Superior Court, his attorneys ask for extension for pre-trial response to the state's evidence, case against Neuman

Hemy Neuman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of murder and possession of firearm in the commission of a felony. Neuman, 48, of East Cobb, is accused shooting Russell ‘Rusty’ Sneiderman 36, on Nov. 18 outside of Dunwoody Prep, a daycare in Dunwoody Village. Sneiderman had just dropped off one of his children at the school when he was shot multiple times at close range by his assailant. Neuman was arraigned in DeKalb County Superior Court Monday morning in front of Judge Gregory Adams. His attorney, Douglas Peters, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Neuman’s behalf. Neuman did not say a word Monday morning. He wore a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark tie, entering from a side door in the courtroom. He is being held without bail …

Norene Rootare

3:32 pm on Monday, April 4, 2011

Where's Andrea? She needs to be extradited back to GA for possible co-conspiracy to commit murder. She may be charged as an accomplice.   more ›

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Dunwoody Prep Shooting: Evidence Includes Van Rental, Gun Sales Form

New court document shows state's evidence against Hemy Neuman, the man accused of shooting Rusty Sneiderman last November

A new court filing gives a glimpse into how the Dunwoody Police Department and other agencies built their case against Hemy Neuman, the man accused of killing Rusty Sneiderman last November. An index of the state's evidence shows how police connected the dots between Neuman and the silver Kia Sedona van seen fleeing the scene of the murder. Evidence also includes a sales document for a Bersa .40 handgun, bought in April 2010, and a sign-in sheet from a Woodstock shooting range with Neuman’s name on it, dated Nov. 1, 17 days before the shooting. The index of the state’s evidence includes nearly 200 items cataloged across more than 3,200 pages and 49 electronic records. The index is included in the state's motion for discovery, whereby the …

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9:59 pm on Monday, March 14, 2011

I understand Michael - this is one fine mess we've gotten ourselves into, and the whole jury selection process may be doomed. And I certainly didn't mean to impugn Peter's integrity or skill - he and Patch are a wonderful addition to our community. It's just that Dekalb County D.A. shut down all communication by Dunwoody Police, so a legal neophyte could conclude that the information is not …   more ›

Friday, March 11, 2011

Dunwoody Prep Killing: Suspect's Wife Seeks Details on His Ties to Victim's Wife

Court documents filed Thursday seek details of the relationship, including a possible affair.

The wife of a man charged with gunning down Russell Sneiderman in front of a Dunwoody day care center has filed court papers asking for information about the relationship between Sneiderman's widow and the suspect. The attorney for Ariella Neuman, the estranged wife of Hemy Neuman, is also asking for the opportunity to take sworn statements from both the suspect and Andrea Sneiderman, the wife of the victim. According to court documents filed Thursday, Esther Panitch, the attorney for Ariella Neuman, is asking the DeKalb County Attorney’s office to share any information or evidence that pertains to “any and all extra-marital, friendship or casual relationships.” The evidence requested includes emails, witnesses, communications, notes, …

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