Craig Titus Request - DENIED

December 4, 2008, 7:30 pm

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The Las Vegas Review Journal shares the outcome of today’s hearing:

Judge rejects Craig Titus’ request for sentence reduction

A judge denied former professional body-builder Craig Titus’ request for a lower sentence today.

District Judge Jackie Glass shot down Titus’ request in part because he was aware that the judge had the discretion to sentence him to 17 years or more for pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Titus was sentenced to spend 21 years in prison on Aug. 22.

Titus’ attorney, Marc Saggesse, claimed that Glass said Titus would be eligible for parole after serving 17 years for pleading guilty to killing his personal assistant Melissa James in 2005.

Today, Glass said she had the sole discretion to sentence Titus and no one could guarantee that Titus would get 17 years.

Titus and his wife, fitness guru Kelly Ryan, were accused of killing James during a drug-fueled fight.

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Anthony Gross Update

December 4, 2008, 7:35 pm

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Gross will be back in court on January 15, 2009 to hear what his sentencing, if any, will be. Check back for more updates if/when they become available.

Titus Turns 44 Today

January 14, 2009, 6:51 am

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We’re not sure how happy it will be but Craig Titus’ birthday is today. He turns 44.

Craig Titus Accomplice, Anthony Gross Pleads Guilty Gets Probation

February 27, 2009, 3:20 pm

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Earlier this month Anthony Gross plead guilty in the Melissa James murder case. Gross plead guilty to accessory to arson and accessory to commit first degree arson. The two are both felony charges. If Gross successfully completes his probation, he will be permitted to withdraw his guilty plea to the two felony offenses, plead guilty to the gross misdemeanor charge of Conspiracy to Commit 3rd Degree Arson and receive credit for time served. If he doesn’t complete the probation the two felony charges will remain.

Craig Titus has appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court in regards to his earlier plea. No word on when this matter will be heard.

Matt Kline Passes Away at Age 36

January 8, 2010, 11:24 am

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Those of you who followed the case might remember the name Matt Cline and his connection to this case. If you don’t you can check out the interview on getbig.com that talks about it. The interview was conducted shortly after the Titus and Ryan case hit the National news over 4 years ago.

Boston.com has Matt’s obituary and it states he passed after numerous illnesses.

CLINE, Matthew Age 36 of Stoughton, on January 5, 2010 after a valiant battle with numerous illnesses. Dear son of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline of Canton, formerly of Randolph. He was blessed with the love of his life, his soulmate and best friend Pam Karambelas who was always by his side to love and support him. He was the loving brother of Heather Rue of Needham and Joshua Cline and his wife Jessie of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Best uncle of Hannah and Zac. Dear nephew of Helaine and Richard Berry and cousin Emily Berry. Cherished grandson of the late Evelyn and Swede Goldstein of Stoughton and the late Gladys and Dr. Harold Cline of Randolph. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. (Rte 28), Randolph, on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline until 9:00 pm Thursday, Friday 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday Thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Liver Association, c/o Zachary’s Hope, 88 Winchester St., Newton, MA 02461. Matt, rest in peace with Bubbie and Papa. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800