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Collection: Read the latest on the trial of Christopher Clements
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Collection: Read the latest on the trial of Christopher Clements

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Feb 14, 2023
  • Feb 14, 2023 Updated Apr 26, 2023

Christopher M. Clements faces charges of kidnapping and first-degree murder in the 2012 killing of then 6-year-old Isabel Celis in Tucson.

(14) updates to this series since Updated Apr 26, 2023

Clements juror says of holdout: 'I hope they can sleep at night'

Clements juror says of holdout: 'I hope they can sleep at night'

For Star subscribers: Four jurors from Christopher Clements' mistrial in the slaying of Tucson child Isabel Celis said the deadlock stemmed from one person who refused to deliberate. "We had a little girl counting on us," one said. 

Tucson jury fails to reach verdict in murder case of Isabel Celis, 6

Tucson jury fails to reach verdict in murder case of Isabel Celis, 6

A judge declared a mistrial Friday afternoon in Christopher Clements' trial on a first-degree murder charge in the child's 2012 death.

Jurors now deliberating whether Clements killed Isabel Celis, 6

Jurors now deliberating whether Clements killed Isabel Celis, 6

The first-degree murder case against Christopher Clements has now gone to the jury in the Tucson child's 2012 death.

Suspect in Celis killing accused of taking sharp pencil into jail

Suspect in Celis killing accused of taking sharp pencil into jail

Christopher M. Clements, accused of killing Isabel Celis, 6, has now been charged with promoting prison contraband, a felony, while his murder trial continues.

What to know for week three of the Christopher Clements trial

What to know for week three of the Christopher Clements trial

Christopher Clements is accused of kidnapping and killing 6-year-old Isabel Celis in 2012. His month-long trial started on February 14. Catch …

Clements' phone was near child's home the day she disappeared

Clements' phone was near child's home the day she disappeared

Cellular data shows the phone belonging to murder suspect Christopher Clements was near the Tucson home of Isabel Celis, 6, and also near the site her remains were later found.

Suspect in Tucson child's slaying washed car the day she disappeared

Suspect in Tucson child's slaying washed car the day she disappeared

Evidence from Christopher Clements' bank and phone records shows he also chose to eat lunch near the police command post that day, and had phoned Isabel Celis' home in the past.

Clements said he was alone hours the night Isabel Celis disappeared

Clements said he was alone hours the night Isabel Celis disappeared

Murder suspect Christopher Clements told police he was with a group at a Hooter's, then bowling, then home alone for hours the night Tucson child went missing. 

'Isabel Celis' searches found on computer of suspect in her killing

'Isabel Celis' searches found on computer of suspect in her killing

Christopher M. Clements, 41, a convicted sex offender, is on trial on charges of kidnapping and killing 6-year-old Isabel Celis, who went missing from her bedroom in 2012.

What to know before week two of the Christopher Clements trial

What to know before week two of the Christopher Clements trial

Christopher Clements is accused of kidnapping and killing 6-year-old Isabel Celis in 2012. His monthlong trial started on February 14. Catch u…

Isabel Celis, 6, suffered vertebral fracture in homicide, jury told

Isabel Celis, 6, suffered vertebral fracture in homicide, jury told

The fracture likely injured the Tucson child's spinal cord, an expert witness for the prosecution said Friday in the trial of the man accused of murdering her.

Isabel Celis' family testifies at trial of man accused in her death

Isabel Celis' family testifies at trial of man accused in her death

The family members became emotional as they told jurors about the 6-year-old Tucson girl's disappearance.

Christopher M. Clements, 41, is facing charges of kidnapping, first-degree murder and burglary in the 2012 killing of 6-year-old Isabel Celis.

Dad defends himself in Tucson trial of young daughter's alleged killer

Dad defends himself in Tucson trial of young daughter's alleged killer

Christopher M. Clements faces charges of kidnapping and first-degree murder in the 2012 killing of then 6-year-old Isabel Celis.

Defense attorney tries to blame father of slain Isabel Celis, 6

Defense attorney tries to blame father of slain Isabel Celis, 6

Trial begins for Christopher M. Clement, charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in Tucson girl's 2012 abduction and killing.

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Clements' lawyers claim bias, file motion to replace judge

Clements' lawyers claim bias, file motion to replace judge

Attorneys for a man accused of kidnapping and killing a 6-year-old Tucson girl argue the judge no longer has the ability to remain impartial in an upcoming retrial.

Suspect in Tucson child killing loses bid to get new judge

Suspect in Tucson child killing loses bid to get new judge

The man accused of killing Isabel Celis, 6, will not be assigned a new judge, after the court rejected his claim of bias against the current judge.

Christopher Clements was charged in 2018 with the separate kidnappings and killings of Isabel Celis and 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.

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