AL - Paighton Houston, 29, left bar with 2 men, Birmingham, 20 Dec 2019 *arrests* #6

[Seattle1]

What a travesty! So essentially, Frederick Hampton received 20 years with 17 years suspended, and five years probation. And credit for time served also means Hampton's already been released.

Also from the MSM news link:

Houston’s family filed a civil lawsuit in 2021. It is set for trial next year.

The lawsuit stated that Houston went to Hampton’s home and then they, and at least one other person, left there and went to the Tin Roof.

While there, Houston, Hampton and others were continually served alcohol, “despite being observed to be visibly and apparently intoxicated on the premises,’’ and never “cut off” from buying more, the suit says.

Late that night or early the next morning, Houston, Hampton and unnamed defendants left the Tin Roof while “visibly and apparently intoxicated.” Family and friends were then unable to contact Houston.

While both Houston and Hampton were in a “visibly and apparently intoxicated state,’’ the suit states, “Hampton proximately caused the death of Paighton Houston by providing and or/administering a lethal dose of morphine and methamphetamine,’’ to Houston.

 

[Seattle1]

What a travesty! So essentially, Frederick Hampton received 20 years with 17 years suspended, and five years probation. And credit for time served also means Hampton's already been released.

^^rsbbm

Sorry, I was wrong that FH was released for time served after forgetting that he was granted bail with an electronic monitor more than three years ago or in March 2020. I think his bond release equates to FH serving less than 90 days (counting toward time served).

FH was booked into Jefferson County Jail on 8/28/23 per Vinelink, and glad he'll miss Christmas with family this year just as PH did in 2019 after FH dumped her in a shallow grave on his relative's property, and he fled to Ohio. MOO

Fredrick Hampton, charged with abuse of corpse following the disappearance of Paighton Houston, appeared in court Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was granted bond and electronic monitoring.

Paighton Houston update: Man charged with abuse of corpse granted bond

The man charged with abuse of corpse following the disappearance and death Paighton Houston was granted bond by a Bessemer Cutoff judge Tuesday, over the objections of prosecutors, investigators and Houston’s parents.

Fredrick Hampton, 50, appeared before Jefferson County District Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. for what was set to be a preliminary hearing the Class C felony case against him. His attorney, however, waived that hearing but asked that bond be set for his client.

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Hampton has been held without bond since his Jan. 29 capture by U.S. Marshals in Ohio. He was later extradited to Jefferson County.

“We think that no bond is unreasonable,’’ Hampton’s attorney, Emory Anthony, told the judge.

Houston’s mother, Charlaine Houston, emotionally disagreed that he should be released. “Our daughter is already gone, and we’ve lost her,’’ she told the judge. “I would hate to see it happen to anyone else.”

The standard bond schedule for a Class C felony ranges between $2,500 and $15,000.

The judge explained to the Houston family that the law required him to set bond in this case. He set the bond at the maximum and ordered Hampton to wear an electronic monitoring device. Hampton must remain at his home at all times with no curfew whatsoever. Hampton is currently still in custody.

FREDRICK HAMPTON​

Custody Record
Age53
GenderMale
RaceBlack

Ethnicity Non-Hispanic
Date of Birth Sep **, ****
Aliases FREDDRICK HAMPTON, FRED HAMPTON, FREDERICK HAMPTON
ID Number184***
Custody Status Date Aug 29, 2023 12:36 AM CDT
Custody StatusIn Custody
Custody Detail Jefferson County Jail
Book Date Aug 28, 2023 01:10 PM CDT

LOCATION
Jefferson County Jail
801 Richard Arrington Blvd.
North Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5670

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Sex offender pleads guilty to burying woman's body in shallow grave after she suffered overdose

A convicted sex offender has pleaded guilty to burying a missing Alabama woman in a shallow grave after they hung out at a Birmingham bar.

lawandcrime.com

8/30/23

A convicted sex offender has pleaded guilty to burying a missing Alabama woman in a shallow grave after they hung out at a Birmingham bar.

The defendant, Fredrick Hampton, 53, was not charged with killing Paighton Laine Houston, 29. The coroner determined the victim died of an accidental drug overdose from morphine and methamphetamine, according to AL.com.

Houston’s family, however, said in an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit that Hampton provided or administered the substances, thereby killing her.

 

[CHEL]

Her mom actively posts on the Justice for Paighton Houston group.

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[FrostedGlass]

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That's a private group. Does she post any updates about the wrongful death suit?

 

[Seattle1]

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It's a private group.

I don't recall anything in the news since pending civil lawsuit and allegation Hampton provided or administered illegal substances that killed her per toxicology. I think the case had a trial date for 2023 -- wonder if that happened and/or suit settled?

2 years after Paighton Houston found dead, lawsuit filed against bar, Birmingham, man accused of dumping body