Updated: 1/15/2009 8:52:08 AM Posted: 1/14/2009 8:15:01 AM
CLEVELAND -- Doctor Yazeed Essa's arraignment on aggravated murder charges today (Wednesday) in Cleveland marks the latest twist in a case that dates back nearly four years. Below is a look at some of the key developments so far in the case.
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- February 24, 2005: Rosemarie DiPuccio Essa dies after a minor auto accident on Wilson Mills Road in Highland Heights.
- March 2005: Dr. Yazeed Essa flees after being questioned by police about his wife's death.
- April 2005: Coroner determines Rosemarie DiPuccio Essa had been poisoned by cyanide laced calcium tablets. Her death is ruled a homicide. Video
- February 7, 2006: Dr. Yazeed Essa indicted on aggravated murder charges in the death of his wife, Rosemarie. Video
- February 22, 2006: Warrant issued for Dr. Yazeed Essa's arrest after his failure to appear for arraignment.
- February 2006: Rosemarie's family makes an appeal for Yazeed Essa to turn himself in to authorities. Video
- July 2006: Rosemarie's family releases photos and videos in effort to find Dr. Yazeed Essa. Video
- October 7, 2006: Dr. Yazeed Essa arrested in Cyprus after flight from Beirut, Lebanon for using fake travel documents. Video
- June 2007: Court in Cyprus orders Dr. Yazeed Essa returned to U.S. Video
- December 2008: Dr. Yazeed Essa's siblings plead guilty to charges connected to helping their brother in his run from authorities.
- January 9, 2009: Dr. Yazeed Essa returned to Cleveland in custody. Video
- January 14, 2009: Dr. Yazeed Essa arraigned on aggravated murder charges in Cleveland court. Essa pleads not guilty. His bond is set at $75 million. Video
