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Uploaded: Friday, October 23, 2009, 4:57 PM
Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009, 8:46 AM
No bail for Palo Alto murder suspect Zumot
Bulos 'Paul' Zumot makes first court appearance for his arraignment
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by Royston Sim
Palo Alto Weekly Staff
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 | Murder suspect Bulos "Paul" Zumot was denied bail during his arraignment Friday afternoon in Santa Clara County Superior Court at the Palo Alto Courthouse.
Zumot, 36, is charged with two felony counts of murder and arson in the death of 29-year-old Jennifer Schipsi.
Unshaven, shackled and clad in a red jumpsuit, Zumot conferred with his attorneys throughout the arraignment but did not look toward his family members, who showed up to support him.
Zumot is not eligible for bail because of a probation hold. He was already on probation for an earlier misdemeanor and his probation officer put him on hold after this arrest, defense attorney Cameron Bowman said.
Police arrested Zumot Monday night. Palo Alto police spokesman Sgt. Dan Ryan said police believe Zumot killed Schipsi in an "act of passion" and then burned their cottage at 969 Addison Ave. to hide his crime.
Owner of Da Hookah Spot in downtown Palo Alto, Zumot had a turbulent, on-and-off relationship with Schipsi since the pair started dating in October 2007. Schipsi had previously filed restraining orders against Zumot, saying his actions made her afraid for her safety.
Bowman said his investigators are working on many aspects of the case.
"We've already uncovered a lot of interesting evidence," Bowman said. "In the coming weeks, we think a different view of the case is going to come out."
Zumot is scheduled to make a general appearance in court on Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto Courthouse.
Related stories:
■ Homicide victim reported that suspect had history of anger
■ Boyfriend arrested in Palo Alto death of Jennifer Marie Schipsi
■ Palo Alto fatality identified as Jennifer Schipsi
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Posted by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:44 am
Walter_E_Wallis is a member (registered user) of Palo Alto Online My earlier, erased comment was an expansion on "dial 911 and die".
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Posted by Enough, a resident of the Palo Alto Orchards neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:49 am Defense attorneys. Cup half full types. Hope the truth comes out, whatever it is.
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Posted by Outraged, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm A different view of this case is going to come out? I do understand, until proven guilty. But I can't help but think it seems pretty telling that he did not look towards his family members? If I was innocent of a crime I would be shouting out that I didn't do it! Shades of OJ.
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Posted by tootles, a resident of another community, on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:24 am It could be humiliating and embarrasing for him to be wearing the red jumpsuit. This maybe the reason for him not looking at his family. Does not mean he is guilty. My heart goes out to his mother who's heart must be torn seeing her son in court and not knowing if she can trust him and believe him
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Posted by What?, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Oct 27, 2009 at 3:56 pm Hello! My heart goes out to his mother who's heart must be torn seeing her son in court and not knowing if she can trust him and believe him?!
How about her family?
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Posted by yes he did, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Oct 28, 2009 at 1:49 am He did look towards his family several times.
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Posted by Dumbfounded, a resident of another community, on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:43 am [Post removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
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Posted by Redferrari, a resident of Woodside, on Nov 5, 2009 at 2:48 pm I have a Big Feeling inside Me Telling Me He's innocent.. Ive been to the hookah spot a couple times and he seems harmless. but then u never know.. i would be ashamed to look at my family too if i was him... even if i was innocent and everyone knew i was.. bein in a redjump suit accused of arsenal and murder and facing LIFE in prison isnt something to be proud of..
prays and thoughts go out of jennifers family and ESPECIALLY HI
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Posted by He did IT - period!, a resident of Menlo Park, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:23 pm This guy deserves the death sentence. It would be unfair to the tax payers to support him in jail for another X amount of years! I mean, what for, didnt we already know that CA needs $ funds for other MORE meaningful purposes that support a lowly, abusive murderer and others like him? I suggest we vote for an immediate death sentence for this scumbag.
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Posted by Throw the Book, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:32 pm Redferrari, people can have two sides to them. Some who seem harmless can also be wife beaters.
If the evidence in the media is accurate, he has guilty plastered all over him. Some time in hard prison, and he will wish for the death penalty.
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Posted by zumot-the-coward, a resident of another community, on Dec 3, 2009 at 10:11 am jennifer is in heaven; zumot will get life in prison - go smoke that
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Posted by D, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 12, 2010 at 10:01 pm [Post removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
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