IL - Joliet, Female body near Cemetery, Nov 2018 - Danica Ford *Arrest*

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Niner said:
@faithx - was wondering if you could help me on this Will County case. I can not access it anymore - and you mentioned (on another case) that you could help me?

Deiontae McMillian -
Will County #2018CF002227/Conceal #2019CF000261/Murder

TIA!
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Hi! :) Here is the information:

Event Date Docket Entry
01/26/2024 Order
01/08/2024 Matter set for status on private counsel
01/08/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for jury trial.
Defendant makes an oral motion for private counsel and motion to
continue. Motions are heard and are granted. On motion of the
Defendant, matter is continued for jury trial and status as to
counsel. All subpoenas are ordered continued. Defendant remanded.
Case to follow.

01/08/2024 Order
01/05/2024 Order
01/05/2024 Order
01/05/2024 Minute Entry
People of the State present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in
custody of the Will County Sheriff, pro-se. Matter comes on for
defendant's oral motion for substitution of judge. Hearing on
defendant's motion is heard and is denied. January 8, 2024 court
date is ordered to stand. On Court's motion, defendant is ordered
to have access to communication iPad for purposes of trial
preparation. Defendant is remanded. See order signed.

01/05/2024 Substitution of Judge
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant is present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status.
Defendant makes an oral motion for substitution of Judge for cause.
Matter is sent to the presiding judge of the division instanter.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

01/04/2024 Continue Generally
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status. The
State tenders discovery to defense in open Court. The State makes
an oral motion to admit photos. Defendant objects in part.
Defendant makes an oral motion to continue. Motion is heard and is
denied. On State's motion, matter is continued for status.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

01/04/2024 Order
01/02/2024 Matter set for jury trial
01/02/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for jury trial and
State's motion. Defendant makes an oral motion to continue. Motion
is granted. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for
further status and jury trial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

01/02/2024 Order
01/02/2024 Order
01/02/2024 Order
12/27/2023 Motion TO CONTINUE
12/27/2023 Notice
11/17/2023 Affidavit Of Service

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/01/2024 9:30 am 503 STATUS - COUNSEL
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
 
@faithx - if you are around - just checking to make sure McMillian has his hearing on Monday, 4/1.

TIA and
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Monday, April 1st:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in a shallow grave by hunter in a wooded area along West Jefferson Street near Woodland Memorial Park II on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 30) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 1/2/24 continued on 8/5/24. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 11/17/23 reference post #194 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-10
11/17/23 Update: Affidavit of Service. 12/27/23: Notice. Motion to continue.
1/4/24 Update: Order-People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for jury trial & State's motion. Defendant makes an oral motion to continue. State’s Motion is granted. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status & jury trial. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Continued. Matter comes on for status. The State tenders discovery to defense in open Court. The State makes an oral motion to admit photos. Defendant objects in part. Defendant makes an oral motion to continue. Motion is heard & is denied. On State's motion, matter is continued for status. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.
1/5/24 Update: Substitution of Judge. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant is present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status. Defendant makes an oral motion for substitution of Judge for cause. Matter is sent to the presiding judge of the division instanter. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Minute entry. Matter comes on for defendant's oral motion for substitution of judge. Hearing on defendant's motion is heard & is denied. January 8, 2024 court date is ordered to stand. On Court's motion, defendant is ordered to have access to communication iPad for purposes of trial preparation. Defendant is remanded. See order signed.
1/8/24 Update: Continuance by defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for jury trial. Defendant makes an oral motion for private counsel & motion to continue. Motions are heard & are granted. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for jury trial & status as to counsel. All subpoenas are ordered continued. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Matter set for status on private counsel.
1/26/24 Update: Order. Next status hearing re counsel on 4/1/24 @ 9:30am & jury trial will now begin on 8/5/24 @ 9:30am. The trial against McMillian was rescheduled after he told Judge Carmen Goodman on Monday, 1/8/24 that he was looking for a new lawyer & he’s having discovery issues with prosecutors. As a result, Judge Goodman decided to reschedule McMillian’s two-week trial for 8/5/24. Since spring 2022, McMillian has been serving as his own lawyer after he parted ways with his previous defense attorney, Paul Napolski.
 
@faithx - another Will County case I can not access. Any updates yet? TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
@faithx - another Will County case I can not access. Any updates yet? TIA! :)
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Hi @Niner! :)

Event Date Docket Entry
04/04/2024 Notice of Filing
04/04/2024 Motion for Pretrial Release
04/04/2024 Motion to Advance Court Date
04/04/2024 Notice of Filing
03/26/2024 Matter set for status
03/26/2024 Matter set for hearing on motion to suppress

03/26/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's
motion to suppress statements and quash arrest. Defendant is given
leave to file exhibits. State to file response if any to pending
motions by April 22, 2024. Defense to file response if any by May
22, 2024. Date of April 1, is ordered stricken. On motion of the
Defendant, matter is continued for status following trial matter.
Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

03/26/2024 Supporting Document(s)/Exhibit(s)
03/26/2024 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed
03/20/2024 Motion to Suppress Statements and Quash Arrest
03/20/2024 Notice of Filing

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/09/2024 9:30 am 503 Motions
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Status

Link: iPublic
 
Tuesday, April 9th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in a shallow grave by hunter in a wooded area along West Jefferson Street near Woodland Memorial Park II on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 30) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 8/5/24 continued with no further dates. McMillian will be representing himself (Pro Se).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 1/8/24 reference post #204 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-11
1/26/24 Update: Order. Next status hearing re counsel on 4/1/24 @ 9:30am & jury trial will now begin on 8/5/24 @ 9:30am. The trial against McMillian was rescheduled after he told Judge Carmen Goodman on Monday, 1/8/24 that he was looking for a new lawyer & he’s having discovery issues with prosecutors. As a result, Judge Goodman decided to reschedule McMillian’s two-week trial for 8/5/24. Since spring 2022, McMillian has been serving as his own lawyer after he parted ways with his previous defense attorney, Paul Napolski.
3/20/24 Docket update: Motion to suppress statements & quash arrest. Notice of filing. 3/26/24 Docket update: Support document(s) Exhibit(s). Sheriff fee bill filed. Continuance by Defendant. People present Judge Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's motion to suppress statements & quash arrest. Defendant is given leave to file exhibits. State to file response if any to pending motions by 4/22/24. Defense to file response if any by 5/22/24. Date of 4/1/24, is ordered stricken. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for status following trial matter. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Matter set for hearing on motion to suppress & status.
4/4/24 Docket update: Motion to advance court date. Motion for pretrial release. Notice of filing. Next Motions hearing on 4/9/24 @ 9am, status hearing on 6/13/24 & 7/12/24 @ 9:30am, Motion to suppress hearing on 7/18/24 @ 9:30am & status hearing on 8/5/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@faithx - just wondering IF there is a hearing before the June one? TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
@faithx - just wondering IF there is a hearing before the June one? TIA! :)
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Yes, there is one on April 16th!

Event Date Docket Entry
04/10/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Defendant is admonished to Supreme
Rule 401. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial
release. State is given leave to file petition to deny. On motion
of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on pretrial
release motion. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

04/10/2024 Petition To Deny Pretrial Release

04/09/2024 Minute Entry
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant not present. No one
else appearing. Matter comes on for Defendants motion to
advance and motion for pretrial release. Matter is continued
for same. Case to follow.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/16/2024 9:30 am 503 Pretrial Rel. Hearing
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Hearing
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
 
faithx said:
Yes, there is one on April 16th!

Event Date Docket Entry
04/10/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Defendant is admonished to Supreme
Rule 401. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial
release. State is given leave to file petition to deny. On motion
of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on pretrial
release motion. Defendant remanded. Case to follow.

04/10/2024 Petition To Deny Pretrial Release

04/09/2024 Minute Entry
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant not present. No one
else appearing. Matter comes on for Defendants motion to
advance and motion for pretrial release. Matter is continued
for same. Case to follow.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/16/2024 9:30 am 503 Pretrial Rel. Hearing
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Hearing
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
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Thank you! :)
 
Tuesday, April 16th:
*Pretrial Release Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in a shallow grave by hunter in a wooded area along West Jefferson Street near Woodland Memorial Park II on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 30) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 8/5/24 continued with no further dates.
Prosecutor Erin M. Krone. McMillian pro Se (representing himself).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 3/20/24 reference post #208 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-11
4/4/24 Docket update: Motion to advance court date. Motion for pretrial release. Notice of filing. Next Motions hearing on 4/9/24 @ 9am, status hearing on 6/13/24 & 7/12/24 @ 9:30am, Motion to suppress hearing on 7/18/24 @ 9:30am & status hearing on 8/5/24 @ 9:30am.
4/9/24 Docket Update: Minute entry. People present by Erin M. Krone, defendant not present. No one else appearing. Matter comes on for Defendant's motion to advance & motion for pretrial release. Matter is continued for same. Case of follow.
4/10/24 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone, Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Defendant is admonished to Supreme Rule 401. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial release. State is given leave to file petition to deny. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on pretrial release motion. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Petition To Deny Pretrial Release. Next pretrial release hearing on 4/16/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@faithx - just tried access the court site - no go.... anything before the June hearing yet? TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
@faithx - just tried access the court site - no go.... anything before the June hearing yet? TIA! :)
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There was another hearing today, but it hasn't been updated with any new court dates yet. I'll check again tomorrow. :)

Event Date Docket Entry
04/18/2024 Order
04/18/2024 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed

04/17/2024 Continue Generally
People present by MARK J. FLESZEWSKI. Defendant is in the custody
of the Will County Sheriff and not present. Matter comes on at
Court's request. Matter is continued for status as to admonishments.

04/16/2024 Order PRE-TRIAL FAIRNESS ACT APPOINTMENT ORDER
04/16/2024 Notice of Appeal 604(h)

04/16/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's
motion for pretrial release. Hearing is held. The Court deems
continued detention is necessary. Defendant files appeal. Appellate
defender is appointed. Date of June 13, 2024 to stand. Defendant
remanded. Case to follow.

04/16/2024 Order - Detention
04/16/2024 Order
04/15/2024 Supplemental Notification of Reports Summarizing Witnesses

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Hearing
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
 
faithx said:
There was another hearing today, but it hasn't been updated with any new court dates yet. I'll check again tomorrow. :)

Event Date Docket Entry
04/18/2024 Order
04/18/2024 Sheriff Fee Bill Filed

04/17/2024 Continue Generally
People present by MARK J. FLESZEWSKI. Defendant is in the custody
of the Will County Sheriff and not present. Matter comes on at
Court's request. Matter is continued for status as to admonishments.

04/16/2024 Order PRE-TRIAL FAIRNESS ACT APPOINTMENT ORDER
04/16/2024 Notice of Appeal 604(h)

04/16/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's
motion for pretrial release. Hearing is held. The Court deems
continued detention is necessary. Defendant files appeal. Appellate
defender is appointed. Date of June 13, 2024 to stand. Defendant
remanded. Case to follow.

04/16/2024 Order - Detention
04/16/2024 Order
04/15/2024 Supplemental Notification of Reports Summarizing Witnesses

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Hearing
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
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Thanks! I'll be back in about a week or so - to see if anything has changed! :)
 
I decided to go ahead & post this - even if it is a day late. Just to keep my notes straight!

Thursday, April 18th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in a shallow grave by hunter in a wooded area along West Jefferson Street near Woodland Memorial Park II on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 30) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 8/5/24 continued with no further dates.
Prosecutor Erin M. Krone. McMillian pro Se (representing himself).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 4/9/24 reference post #212 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-11
4/10/24 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone, Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Defendant is admonished to Supreme Rule 401. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial release. State is given leave to file petition to deny. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for hearing on pretrial release motion. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Petition To Deny Pretrial Release. Next pretrial release hearing on 4/16/24 @ 9:30am.
4/15/24 Docket Update: Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses. 4/16/24 Docket update: order-Detention. 4/16/24 Update: Continued by defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial release. Hearing is held. The Court deems continued detention is necessary. Defendant files appeal. Appellate defender is appointed. Date of 6/13/24 to stand. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. 4/16/24 Docket update: Order-Pretrial Fairness Act appointment Order. Notice of Appeal (604(h)). 4/17/24 Update: Continue generally. Next hearing on 4/17/24. People present by Mark J. Fleszewski. Defendant is in the custody of the Will County Sheriff & not present. Matter comes on at Court's request. Matter is continued for status as to admonishments. 4/18/24 Docket update: Order-Sheriff Fee bill filed. Next status hearing on 4/18/24 @ 9:30am.
 
Niner said:
@faithx - any hearings yet before the June one? TIA! :)
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Event Date Docket Entry
04/18/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by ERIN M. KRONE. Defendant present in custody of
the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status as to
admonishment for defendant's motion for relief. Defendant is
admonished. State tenders discovery to defendant in open Court. On
motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for status. Defendant
remanded. Case to follow.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/22/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
06/13/2024 9:30 am 503 Hearing
07/12/2024 9:30 am 503 Status
07/18/2024 9:30 am 503 Motion to Suppress
08/05/2024 9:30 am 503 Jury Trial

Link: iPublic
 
Monday, April 22n:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - IL – Danica Shernay Ford (22) (found in a shallow grave by hunter in a wooded area along West Jefferson Street near Woodland Memorial Park II on Nov. 12, 2018, Joliet; Id’d Nov. 20, 2018) – *Deiontae Shawnrico McMillian (24/now 30) (BF) charged & indicated (2/13/19) & arraigned (12/18/19) with 2 counts of 1st degree intentional murder & 1 count of 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. And indicted (11/21/18), arrested (11/22/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) in Fayetteville, N.C. (was extradited to Illinois) also charged (11/12/18) with concealing a homicide. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was set to begin on 8/5/24 continued with no further dates.
Prosecutor Erin M. Krone. McMillian pro Se (representing himself).
Court info from 1/13/20 thru 4/10/24 reference post #216 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ry-nov-2018-danica-ford-arrest.399785/page-11
4/15/24 Docket Update: Supplemental notification of reports summarizing witnesses. 4/16/24 Docket update: order-Detention. 4/16/24 Update: Continued by defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for defendant's motion for pretrial release. Hearing is held. The Court deems continued detention is necessary. Defendant files appeal. Appellate defender is appointed. Date of 6/13/24 to stand. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. 4/16/24 Docket update: Order-Pretrial Fairness Act appointment Order. Notice of Appeal (604(h)). 4/17/24 Update: Continue generally. Next hearing on 4/17/24. People present by Mark J. Fleszewski. Defendant is in the custody of the Will County Sheriff & not present. Matter comes on at Court's request. Matter is continued for status as to admonishments. 4/18/24 Docket update: Order-Sheriff Fee bill filed. Next status hearing on 4/18/24 @ 9:30am.
4/18/24 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Erin M. Krone. Defendant present in custody of the Will County Sheriff, Pro Se. Matter comes on for status as to admonishment for defendant's motion for relief. Defendant is admonished. State tenders discovery to defendant in open Court. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for status. Defendant remanded. Case to follow. Next status hearing on 4/22/24 @ 9:30am.
 
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