Halburn Skips Court Date

Fat Thief Still On The Waddle
 
A packed courtroom in Huntington was the scene on May 24th where more than 20 spectators (and 5 bailiffs)  waited for the inevitable show... which never happened.

Mark Vance Halburn did not appear for his scheduled hearing in Cabell County for the appeal of his Putnam County conviction for stalking Dr. Joe Matusic and his family.

Convicted Stalker Mark Vance Halburn

It appears that all of Putnam's circuit judges recused themselves, so Cabell County Circuit Court Judge Paul T. Farrell was appointed to handle the appeal.

Cabell County Circuit Judge Paul T. Ferrell[

Halburn's elderly lawyer, Christopher Butch, was there and argued the appeal on Halburn's behalf. A ruling is expected soon.

Since Halburn had a jury trial in magistrate court, the appeal is strictly a review of the record for any errors that may have occurred. PutnamLIES.com's legal corespondent says it it highly unlikely that any errors will be found.

Court watchers also reported that Mr. Butch may have withdrawn from the case after the hearing.

Why the no-show by a guy that has loudly proclaimed his innocence from the rooftops and literally tells his attorney what to say?
Because of the outstanding warrant in Kanawha County.
Halburn knew if he showed up he'd be arrested, so he was no longer interested in appearing.
Skip a futile appeal vs. an arrest and probation revocation. A no brainer even for a psychopath with no brain.
Halburn fled the state in January, returning occasionally, but staying with various degenerate friends to avoid detection by law enforcement.