MO - Samara Kitts, 23, Harley, 24, & Willa Million, 1, slain, Wayne Co., 25 Jan 2018

Thank you @Jewels53 - so from I understand he had a hearing on 9/26/23. So I will move my notes on him to there.

And will check back - oh maybe mid October. And again-Thanks! :)
 
I am going to go ahead & post this so I can keep my notes straight & shorten this up a bit also.

Tuesday, Sept. 26th:
*Hearing (@ am CT) - MO – Samara Fontaine Kitts (23), Harley Michael Million (24) & Willa Fontaine Million (17 mos.) (last seen Jan. 25, 2018, reported missing Jan. 28, 2018, found Jan. 29, 2018, Mill Spring) - *Drew D. Atchison (24/now 27) arrested & charged (1/29/18) & arraigned (2/15/18) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of armed criminal action, 2 counts of child kidnapping & tampering with motor vehicle. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Confessed to stabbing couple & fatally shooting the baby.
Trial was set to begin on 9/26/22 continued on 3/25/24 (3/26, 3/27, 3/28, 3/29, 4/1, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/15, 4/16, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 & 4/19/24).
Jury will be sequestered including voir dire.
Change of venue from Wayne County to Cole County.

Court info from 6/25/18 thru 4/7/21 reference post #145 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...on-1-slain-wayne-co-25-jan-2018.364152/page-8

4/19/21 Update: Status conference held via WEBEX. State by Zoellner & Pierce. Defendant by Mitchell. Case set for 4 weeks of sequestered jury trial (including voir dire) beginning 9/26/22. Case set for evidentiary motions on 11/8/21 to start at 9:00am.
10/25/21: Notice of intent to rely on business records, business records affidavit. State's response in opposition to Motion to Suppress statements & suggestions in support. 10/29/21: Motion to stay the proceedings, or for other relief, because Cole County fails to comply with the statutory scheme for summoning a representative jury filed by defendant. Subpoena request for Dep. Logan Allen filed by Charles Moreland. 11/4/21: Supplemental response to State's request for disclosure filed by defendant. 11/5/21: Stipulation testimony of Logan Allen filed by Charles Moreland. 11/9/21: Stipulation filed: fair cross section filed by defendant.
3/8/22: Motion for alternative seating arraignments during trial filed by Chelsea Mitchell on behalf of Atchison. Request filed to apply objective observer standard to discriminatory peremptory strikes filed. Motion for Discovery-Motion for disclosure from AG of prior use of peremptory strikes in felony trials filed by defense. 3/16/22: Suggestions in Support: Reasons why Drew's statements & evidence must be suppressed; attached exhibits; C-3 TCR Transcript of Atchison interview; electronic filing certificate of service filed by Chelsea Mitchell. 4/6/22: Suggestions in Support: Memorandum in support of motion to stay proceedings filed by Chelsea Mitchell. 4/7/22: Proposed Order filed: re Suppression & re cross section filed by Melissa Pierce.
5/16/22: Order: Findings of fact, conclusions of Law & Judgment. It is Ordered: adjudged & decreed that defendant's Motion to stay proceedings is denied. Trial set to begin on 9/26/22 to 10/21/22 @ 9am. 6/14/22: Motion of withdrawal of Counsel. Motion to withdraw as attorney of record due to disability of counsel filed by Charles D. Moreland. 6/17/22: Motion for continuance filed by Amy Marie Bartholow. 6/20/22: Set case for status conference hearing on 6/24/22.
624/22 Update: State appears by Assistant AG Zoellner & Pierce. Defendant by video & attorney Bartholow. Attorneys Moreland & Mitchell granted leave to withdraw. Trial continuance-granted, including all pretrial hearings. 7/14/22: Supplemental Disclosure to defendant filed by Kevin Zoellner. 7/21/22: Entry of appearance & request Sept. status conference hearing filed by defense attorney Thomas Jacquinot. 7/25/22: Motion to withdraw as counsel by Amy Bartholow. 7/26/22: Case management conference hearing on 7/29/22. Defense attorney to advise Court at earliest convenience if they will be appearing virtually or in person so that appropriate arrangements can be made in regards to the defendant, who is in custody. 7/27/22: Request 2024 trial setting filed by defense Thomas Jacquinot.
7/29/22 Update: Case called. State appears by Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Zoellner & Pierce. State advises that they may be ready. Defendant appears by video & by attorneys Bartholow, Jacquinot & Pasely. Defendant consents to 2024 trial setting. Case set for 20 days jury trial to commence 3/25/24 at 9am for trial. Counsel to appear at 8am to resolve any remaining pretrial matters. It is the Court's preference that Motions in Limine or to suppress not be held until the morning of trial. State to notify victims as maybe required by law. The Court intends to work on Saturdays as cause is sequestered.
1/17/23: Motion Denied. It is ordered, adjudged & decreed that defendant's Motion to Suppress statements is denied. 1/26/23: Entry of appearance on behalf of Atchison. Trial set to begin on 3/25/24. 6/21/23: Subpoenas (13) issued. 6/29/23: Notice to take deposition. filed by Devon S. Pasley on behalf of Atchison. 6/30/23: Motion for court ordered mediation filed by Thomas J. Jacquinot on behalf of Atchison.
7/5/23 Update: Notice of withdrawal of Counsel filed by Thomas Joseph Jacquinot. 7/10/23: Notice of subpoena returns & amended schedule filed by Devon Suri Pasley for defense.
9/22/23 Update: 12 subpoenas issued by defense for Brandown Lowe, C. Denise Woodard, Dustin Stephens, Clifford Smith, Angela Smith, Douglas Roark, Laura Powell, David Patton, Alicia Keathley, Robert Eudaley, Tyler Davidson & Harley Davidson. Notice subpoena returns & amended schedule by defense. Hearing on 9/26/23.
 
@Jewels53 - when you have time - does Atchison have a next court date yet?

TIA! :)
 
18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON

09/26/2023
10/12/2023
Subpoena Issued
Fourteen Subpoenas issued.kw
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Woodard, Denise; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Stephens, Dustin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Smith, Clifford; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Smith, Angela; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Patton, David; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Lowe, Brandon; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Lovette, Stephanie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Keathley, Alicia; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Tyler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Kelly; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Tami; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Franklin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Bruce; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Andrew; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
10/06/2023
Notice to Take Deposition
Notice of Depositions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON



@Niner Jury Trial is still set for March 24, 2024 thru April 19, 2024. No other hearings on the Docket as of today.
 
18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON

09/26/2023
10/12/2023
Subpoena Issued
Fourteen Subpoenas issued.kw
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Woodard, Denise; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Stephens, Dustin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Smith, Clifford; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Smith, Angela; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Patton, David; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Lowe, Brandon; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Lovette, Stephanie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Keathley, Alicia; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Tyler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Kelly; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Tami; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Franklin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Bruce; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Andrew; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
10/06/2023
Notice to Take Deposition
Notice of Depositions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON



@Niner Jury Trial is still set for March 24, 2024 thru April 19, 2024. No other hearings on the Docket as of today.

Okay - thanks!

I shall try again in the middle of next month! :)
 
Nothing new as of today. Trial is the same dates as before in March 2024 and April 2024.

Okay - thanks for taking the time to look. Be back - oh about another 2 weeks or so. :)
 
@Jewels53 - going thru some oldies - anything yet? And take your time! TIA! :)
 
18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON


11/27/2023
Notice
Notice Re Change of Plea; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kl*
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Petition:
Defendant's Petition to Change Plea
11/15/2023
Supplemental Filing
Supplemental Discovery 11-15-23; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL ZOELLNER
11/14/2023
Hearing Scheduled
Scheduled For:
12/08/2023; 2:00 PM; JON EDWARD BEETEM; Cole Circuit
Order
Case set 12-8-2023 at 2:00 pm for hearing on Defendant's Motion to Waive Jury Trial. JEB/mcp
Filed By: JON EDWARD BEETEM
11/13/2023
Notice
Defendants Acknowledgement of Notice of Intent to Waive a Trial by Jury and Submit All Issues Guilt and Punishment to the Court and Request for Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw*
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
11/07/2023
Notice
Notice of Intent to Waive Jury Per 565 006 1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw*
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON







18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 2:00 PM
Day: 1 OF 1


@Niner
Finally have something to post!
 
Friday, Dec. 8th:
*Change of Plea Hearing (@ 2pm CT) - MO – Samara Fontaine Kitts (23), Harley Michael Million (24) & Willa Fontaine Million (17 mos.) (last seen Jan. 25, 2018, reported missing Jan. 28, 2018, found Jan. 29, 2018, Mill Spring) - *Drew D. Atchison (24/now 27) arrested & charged (1/29/18) & arraigned (2/15/18) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of armed criminal action, 2 counts of child kidnapping & tampering with motor vehicle. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Confessed to stabbing couple & fatally shooting the baby.
Trial was set to begin on 9/26/22 continued on 3/25/24 (3/26, 3/27, 3/28, 3/29, 4/1, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/15, 4/16, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 & 4/19/24). Jury will be sequestered including voir dire. Change of venue from Wayne County to Cole County.

Court info from 6/25/18 thru 7/16/23 reference post #242 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-1-slain-wayne-co-25-jan-2018.364152/page-13

9/22/23 Update: 12 subpoenas issued by defense for Brandown Lowe, C. Denise Woodard, Dustin Stephens, Clifford Smith, Angela Smith, Douglas Roark, Laura Powell, David Patton, Alicia Keathley, Robert Eudaley, Tyler Davidson & Harley Davidson. Notice subpoena returns & amended schedule by defense. Hearing on 9/26/23.
10/6/23 Update: Notice to take deposition filed by defense. 10/12/23 Update: 14 Subpoenas issued to Denise Woodard, Dustin Stephens, Clifford Smith, Angela Smith, David Patton, Brandon Lowe, Stephanie Lovette, Alicia Keathley, Tyler Davicson, Kelly Davidson, Terri Atchison, Franklin Atchison, Bruce Atchison & Andrew Atchison.
11/7/23 Update: Notice of Intent to Waive Jury Per 565 006 1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: Thomas Joseph Jacquinot on behalf of Atchison. 11/13/23 Update: Defendant's acknowledgement of Notice of Intent to Waive a Trial by Jury & Submit All Issues Guilt & Punishment to the Court & Request for Hearing; Filed By: Thomas Jacquinot on behalf of Atchison. 11/14/23: Change of plea hearing set for 12/8/23 @ 2pm for hearing on defendant's Motion to waive Jury Trial. Filed by Jon Edward Beetem. 11/15/23 Update: Supplemental Discovery filed by Kevin M. Zoellner. 11/27/23 Update: Notice re Change of Plea hearing. Petition: Defendant's petition to change plea.
 
Well - had no luck in finding any articles on his plea change.

Is there anything yet in the court site about it @Jewels53 - or too early to ask - maybe you can find an article - :) TIA!
 Girl Waving Hello Smiley
 
18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON

12/05/2023
Subpoena Issued
One subpoena issued.kl
12/04/2023
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-East Carter County School District; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kl
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Issued
nine subpoenas issued.kw
Subpoena Issued
twenty four subpoenas issued.kw
12/01/2023
Response Filed
Response to States Case Law; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kl*
Filed By: THOMAS JOSEPH JACQUINOT
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Rayfield, Miranda; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Million, Mike; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Million, Hannah; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Million, Cynthia; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Jerry; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Million, Karie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Kitts, Stacy; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Kitts, Kathy; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Kitts, Christa; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Wyatt, Malinda; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Wilfong, Susan; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Wilfong, Kent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Wilfong, Gavin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Wilds, Caleb; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Roark, Douglas; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Pruett West, Jessica; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Millhouse, Regina; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Millhouse, Rebeka; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Millhouse, Katina; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Hunter, Merma; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Davidson, Jerry; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Collins, Miles; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Coffey, Justin; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Bellamy, Zollie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Bellamy, Jamie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Bellamy, Danielle; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Bellamy, Dane; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Becker-Reed, Andrea; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Becker, Pam; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Mary Jo; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Mariah; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Joanna; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON
Subpoena Requested
Subpoena-Atchison, Darrell; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.kw
Filed By: DEVON SURI PASLEY
On Behalf Of: DREW D ATCHISON


@Niner this is all I could find! I didn't realize this case has been going on since 2018. 5yrs now!
 
Jewels53 said:
snipped by me...

@Niner this is all I could find! I didn't realize this case has been going on since 2018. 5yrs now!

Tons of subpoenas! And thanks! I shall return next week - and maybe he will have an update for a court hearing! :)
 
Looks like he plead guilty - but I can not access this article


all I can see is this



Williamsville man pleads guilty to 2018 murders - Daily American Republic
Daily American Republic

The case was moved to Cole County on a change of venue in June 2018. The charges stem from the 2018 murders of Harley Michael Million, 24, Samara ...

@Jewels53 - anything in the court site - maybe his sentencing date? TIA!

18AC-CR01536 - ST V DREW D ATCHISON

12/11/2023
Hearing Held
State by Special Prosecutor Zoellner and Wheeler. Defendant in person and by attorney Jacquinot and Pasley. State advises that it has complied with victim notification. Defendant identified and sworn. Inquiry made of defendant under oath. Former plea of not guilty withdrawn. Blind plea of guilty entered along with waiver of jury sentencing. Court finds that Defendant's plea of guilty has been freely and voluntarily entered with the understanding of the nature of the charge, range of punishment and consequences thereof. Court further finds that defendant has knowingly and intelligently waived certain rights, including but not limited to trial by jury. Court further finds a factual basis for the plea and that defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as charged; Sentencing Assessment Report SAR waived. Case set for bench trial on sentencing to begin April 8, 2024. 2 weeks allowed. JEB/mcp
Associated Entries: 11/14/2023 - Hearing Scheduled
Scheduled For:
12/08/2023; 2:00 PM; JON EDWARD BEETEM; Cole Circuit
Hearing/Trial Cancelled
Associated Entries: 07/29/2022 - Jury Trial Scheduled
Scheduled For:
03/26/2024; 9:00 AM; JON EDWARD BEETEM; Cole Circuit
Hearing/Trial Cancelled
Associated Entries: 07/29/2022 - Jury Trial Scheduled
Scheduled For:
03/25/2024; 9:00 AM; JON EDWARD BEETEM; Cole Circuit

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:
Judge/Commissioner: JON EDWARD BEETEM
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Cole Circuit
Room: DIVISION 1 COURTROOM
Event: Bench Trial
Address: PO BOX 1870 301 E HIGH ST JEFFERSON CITY MO
Event Text:


@Niner
 
Monday, April 8th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Day 1 of 10) (@ 9am CT) - MO – Samara Fontaine Kitts (23), Harley Michael Million (24) & Willa Fontaine Million (17 mos.) (last seen Jan. 25, 2018, reported missing Jan. 28, 2018, found Jan. 29, 2018, Mill Spring) - *Drew D. Atchison (24/now 27) arrested & charged (1/29/18) & arraigned (2/15/18) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of armed criminal action, 2 counts of child kidnapping & tampering with motor vehicle. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Confessed to stabbing couple & fatally shooting the baby.
Trial was set to begin on 9/26/22 continued on 3/25/24 was cancelled due to guilty plea.
Bench Trial for sentencing hearing on 4/8/24 (4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 & 4/19/24. All at 9am.

Court info from 6/25/18 thru 11/13/23 reference post #252 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-1-slain-wayne-co-25-jan-2018.364152/page-13

11/14/23: Change of plea hearing set for 12/8/23 @ 2pm for hearing on defendant's Motion to waive Jury Trial. Filed by Jon Edward Beetem. 11/15/23 Update: Supplemental Discovery filed by Kevin M. Zoellner. 11/27/23 Update: Notice re Change of Plea hearing. Petition: Defendant's petition to change plea.
12/1/23: Response to State's Case Law filed by Thomas Jacquinot for Atchison. Subpoenas requested for Miranda Rayfield, Mike Million, Hannah Million, Cynthia Million, Jerry Davidson, Karie Million, Stacy Kitts, Kathy Kitts, Christa Kitts, Malinda Wyatt, Susan Wilfong, Kent Wilfong, Gavin Wilfong, Caleb Wilds, Douglas Roark, Jessica Pruett West, Regina Millhouse, Rebeka Millhouse, Katina Millhouse, Merma Hunter, Jerry Davidson, Miles Collins, Justin Coffey, Zollie Bellamy, Jamie Bellamy, Daniella Bellamy, Dane Bellamy, Andrea Becker-Reed, Pam Becker, Mary Atchison, Mariah Atchison, Joanna Atchison & Darrell Atchison all filed by Devon Suri Pasley for Atchison. 12/4/23: Subpoena requested for East Carter County School District filed by Pasley. 12/5/23: 34 Subpoenas issued.
12/8/23 Update: Hearing Held. State by Special Prosecutor Zoellner & Wheeler. Defendant in person & by attorney Jacquinot & Pasley. State advises that it has complied with victim notification. Defendant identified & sworn. Inquiry made of defendant under oath. Former plea of not guilty withdrawn. Blind plea of guilty entered along with waiver of jury sentencing. Court finds that Defendant's plea of guilty has been freely & voluntarily entered with the understanding of the nature of the charge, range of punishment & consequences thereof. Court further finds that defendant has knowingly & intelligently waived certain rights, including but not limited to trial by jury. Court further finds a factual basis for the plea & that defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as charged; Sentencing Assessment Report SAR waived. Case set for bench trial on sentencing to begin 4/8/24. 2 weeks allowed.
3/30/24 Update: Judge says Atchison cannot seek mediation for life without parole.
 
Well - not coming up with ANY articles on what is happening in this case... so I shall continue posting it. Until someone tells me different. My "go-to" person - @Jewels53 is on vacation - so if anyone else can get into the Missouri court site - maybe there is an update! I have lft the case # below. :)

Tuesday, April 9th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Day 2 of 10) (@ 9am CT) - MO – Samara Fontaine Kitts (23), Harley Michael Million (24) & Willa Fontaine Million (17 mos.) (last seen Jan. 25, 2018, reported missing Jan. 28, 2018, found Jan. 29, 2018, Mill Spring) - *Drew D. Atchison (24/now 27) arrested & charged (1/29/18) & arraigned (2/15/18) with 3 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of armed criminal action, 2 counts of child kidnapping & tampering with motor vehicle. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Cole County #18AC-CR01536
Confessed to stabbing couple & fatally shooting the baby.
Trial was set to begin on 9/26/22 continued on 3/25/24 was cancelled due to guilty plea.
Bench Trial for sentencing hearing continues on 4/9/24 ( 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 & 4/19/24. All at 9am.

Court info from 6/25/18 thru 3/30/24 reference post #259 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-1-slain-wayne-co-25-jan-2018.364152/page-13

4/8/24 Monday, Sentencing Day 1: No info available. Sentencing hearing continues on Tuesday, 4/9/24.
 

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