Jury mulls death penalty in gay porn murder case
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) The jury in the Harlow Cuadra murder trial begins deliberations today on whether the 27-year-old should receive the death penalty for the killing of Cobra video owner Bryan Kocis.
Cuadra was found guilty of killing Kocis last week. Cuadra’s former lover and business partner, 35-year-old Joseph Kerekes, already is …
Jury begins deliberations in gay porn murder case
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) The jury in the Bryan Kocis murder case began deliberating Thursday the fate of 27-year-old Harlow Cuadra. If found guilty, Cuadra could receive the death penalty.
Cuadra’s former lover and business partner, 35-year-old Joseph Kerekes, already is serving life after pleading guilty to second degree murder in a deal …
Cuadra says he didn’t kill gay porn producer
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Harlow Cuadra took the stand in his own defense Tuesday, telling jurors he did not kill Bryan Kocis, the owner of Cobra Video.
Cuadra instead pointed the finger at his former lover and business partner, Joseph Kerekes.
Cuadra testified that Kerekes was a controller. He said that Kerekes managed his e-mail …
Prosecution Winding Down in Gay Porn Murder Trial
More than 50 witnesses have been called so far in a high profile murder case in Luzerne County. The witnesses were testifying against Harlow Cuadra. He’s charged with stabbing Bryan Kocis to death in Dallas Township in 2007.
The prosecution called witnesses Thursday to help prove Cuadra had the strength to stab and kill Bryan Kocis. Cuadra’s attorneys have painted him as weaker than his boyfriend, admitted killer Joseph Kerekes, and said in opening statements that Cuadra wasn’t strong enough to stab Kocis and slash his throat.
Lance Threadway owns the Virginia Beach gym where Cuadra and his partner, Joseph Kerekes, worked out. He testified Thursday morning, saying Cuadra was strong for his size, and that both men lifted equal weights. See Prosecution Winding Down in Gay Porn Murder Trial
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Witnesses: Cuadra tried to fabricate alibi on night of murder
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) The prosecution continued on Thursday to chip away at the alibi of a man accused of killing gay porn producer Bryan Kocis in 2006.
Harlow Cuadra is on trial for capital murder. In a plea deal, his former lover and business partner Joseph Kerekes pleaded guilty in December to the …
Prosecutor in gay porn producer murder: Tapes prove guilt
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Tapes with a revealing conversation about the murder of producer Bryan Kocis were played for the jury deciding the fate of Harlow Cuadra on Tuesday. Kocis’ body was discovered in his home in 2006 by firefighters responding to a blaze in the rural home. More than 80 percent of his body was covered by third-degree burns; police said the fire had been set deliberately to destroy evidence.
Kocis was the owner of Cobra Video. Forensics experts were able to resurrect the hard drive of a computer found at the scene. The contents led investigators to two other gay adult video producers – Cuadra and his lover Joseph Kerekes.
Police said that the pair had killed Kocis after he refused to hand over the contract of porn star Sean Lockhart.
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Guilty plea in gay porn producer murder
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) One of two men accused of killing a gay porn producer, who he thought was a competitor, has been sentenced to life behind bars.
Under a deal with prosecutors, Joseph Kerekes pleaded guilty Monday to the lesser charge of second-degree murder. It is expected he will testify against his …
