Found Deceased AZ - Isabella Grogan-Cannella, 8, Bullhead City, 2 September 2014 - #4

[kimi_SFC]

Taking time to read the plea, the wording sounds ''petulant''.........((as in hissy fit))

I can barely make it through the quoted posts

:thud:
:gaah:

In-flipping-credible, he is.....

Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.


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[skibaboo]

You beat me to it.

Mr. Rector does not want to communicate with the assigned county attorney; Mr. Rector reinvokes his right to silence, and his right to be represented by defense counsel. Mr. Rector wants all communication from the assigned deputy county attorney, or any State agent, regarding this case, to be directed to his undersigned defense counsel, not him.

http://www.mohavecourts.com/highprofile/Rector/1193-DefenseNoticeToState03252015.pdf

"The State is not looking our for Mr Rector's interests and desires; the State is attempting to kill Mr Rector."

umm :cuckoo:

 

[SCHMAE]

"The State is not looking our for Mr Rector's interests and desires; the State is attempting to kill Mr Rector."

umm :cuckoo:

" desires" ????? I can't ..........

 

[newone]

well his attorneys are busy:

Out of 12 motions filed by his attorneys, 9 of them were filed March 9, 2015 and

"The nature of the filings range from benign housekeeping matters to a potentially inflammatory request that Judge Lee Jantzen self-examine any potential biases he might have against Rector.

Jantzen did rule on the issue in a lighthearted way, saying of his significant time on the bench, "I've been called a lot of things." He said he would stay on the case.

Gavin said an unnamed media outlet reported the attorney had a personal problem with Jantzen, and assured the judge that wasn't the case"

http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=797&ArticleID=65318

 

[newone]

''Jantzen will likely issue what he admitted would be a lengthy order regarding the documents in the coming days. Any issues that require the attorneys to discuss it in open court will be done at the next status hearing, which the judge scheduled for May 6."

http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=797&ArticleID=65318

 

[MzOpinion8d]

http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=797&ArticleID=65150

'"Grogan does not face new charges, but apparently she violated the terms of her release.''

I'm shocked!! Shocked!! I never thought she would violate the terms of her release!!

/sarcasm

 

[newone]

RF pleads guilty to drug charges -- looking at some jail time

"...... 28-year-old Ralph Pat Leroy Folster III pleaded guilty Friday to six counts of selling methamphetamine. He also pleaded guilty to one count of weapons misconduct as a prohibited possessor.

Folster's plea agreement calls him to be sentenced to 10.5 and 35 years in prison."


Read more: http://www.kpho.com/story/28741763/...lled-pleads-guilty-in-drug-case#ixzz3WehMfLaq

 

[kimi_SFC]

RF pleads guilty to drug charges -- looking at some jail time

"...... 28-year-old Ralph Pat Leroy Folster III pleaded guilty Friday to six counts of selling methamphetamine. He also pleaded guilty to one count of weapons misconduct as a prohibited possessor.

Folster's plea agreement calls him to be sentenced to 10.5 and 35 years in prison."


Read more: http://www.kpho.com/story/28741763/...lled-pleads-guilty-in-drug-case#ixzz3WehMfLaq

Here's hoping the Judge hands down the maximum the law will allow.
lease:
:judge:


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[newone]

sentencing will be May 5 and TG and FN's cases have yet to be ''resolved'' according to this latest link

"The cases against Grogan and Nicholson have not been resolved."

"............Judge Billy Sipe, ... will sentence Folster May 5*"

http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=798&ArticleID=65481


that's the day* before JR's status hearing too....


another MSM link
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/n...-girl-s-stepfather-pleads-guilty-drug-charges

 

[micki68]

http://www.abc15.com/news/region-northern-az/other/isabella-grogan-cannella-update-dcs-reveals-murdered-girls-history-of-neglect

"The most recent was a 2013 investigation into neglect because of conditions inside Isabella’s home. The home was reported to be filthy with moldy food, trash covering the floors and bugs all over the house.

Social workers found the home to be in poor condition, but with no safety hazards, Isabella’s mom, Tania Grogan, was instructed to clean up the house, but the family moved before another check up could happen."

 

[SCHMAE]

Here's hoping the Judge hands down the maximum the law will allow.
lease:
:judge:


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So Ralphie pleads guilty . Does he have some singing to do ? :thinking:

 

[MsMarple]

http://www.abc15.com/news/region-northern-az/other/isabella-grogan-cannella-update-dcs-reveals-murdered-girls-history-of-neglect

"The most recent was a 2013 investigation into neglect because of conditions inside Isabella’s home. The home was reported to be filthy with moldy food, trash covering the floors and bugs all over the house.

Social workers found the home to be in poor condition, but with no safety hazards, Isabella’s mom, Tania Grogan, was instructed to clean up the house, but the family moved before another check up could happen."

Wow! Thanks for finding this - it's a must-read! Ugh, pretty much what we all expected... I remember the video of Tania slapping her fist into her hand, saying "I'm a good mother." SMH.

In 2012, there were multiple reports of physical abuse, but case workers could not prove the allegations.

Caseworkers also opened an investigation in 2008 after reports that Tania was selling meth around her daughter. The workers also stated that Tania often left her daughter with her “drug friends.” Workers also cited poor conditions inside the home.

 

[jojo87]

Wow! Thanks for finding this - it's a must-read! Ugh, pretty much what we all expected... I remember the video of Tania slapping her fist into her hand, saying "I'm a good mother." SMH.

In 2012, there were multiple reports of physical abuse, but case workers could not prove the allegations.

Caseworkers also opened an investigation in 2008 after reports that Tania was selling meth around her daughter. The workers also stated that Tania often left her daughter with her “drug friends.” Workers also cited poor conditions inside the home.

These people this woman, they disgust me. They actually make me ill.
JUSTICE FOR LITTLE BELLA!

 

[micki68]

I still don't understand WHY Tania Grogan was not charged with child neglect? She had a history with authorities, I know child protective agencies do help lots of kids BUT it is the little ones left in abusive and/or neglectful homes that really make me SMH. Who knows what will come out when this trial actually starts? I can't even begin to speculate....

 

[MsMarple]

I still don't understand WHY Tania Grogan was not charged with child neglect? She had a history with authorities, I know child protective agencies do help lots of kids BUT it is the little ones left in abusive and/or neglectful homes that really make me SMH. Who knows what will come out when this trial actually starts? I can't even begin to speculate....

I know, right? I'm hoping LE is biding their time since Tania will be a witness at JR's trial. Maybe the DA wants to keep her calm and in good shape for testimony. We may still see charges brought after Rector's dealt with. I hope so anyway.

BULLHEAD CITY — Reports and allegations concerning the safety of Isabella Grogan-Cannella began filtering into the state’s Department of Child Safety when she was just 2 years old, but little or nothing was done to remove the girl from harm’s way.
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It isn’t clear when Grogan-Cannella and her mother returned to Arizona, but the DCS received a report of physical abuse on Nov. 13, 2012, and again about a month later.

In both cases, the girl told someone that her mother hit and kicked her; when she was interviewed by DCS personnel, she recanted and told investigators that she was not afraid to go home.
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Just one month later, DCS was told that Grogan-Cannella had been dropped off at summer school by her mother even though she’d been dis-enrolled for lack of attendance. When Grogan was called and instructed to come and pick up her daughter, she said she was busy at work and couldn’t get away.

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_408b5c42-df57-11e4-b55b-2f6ffe0bbca6.html

Much more at the link.

 

[kimi_SFC]

I know, right? I'm hoping LE is biding their time since Tania will be a witness at JR's trial. Maybe the DA wants to keep her calm and in good shape for testimony. We may still see charges brought after Rector's dealt with. I hope so anyway.

BULLHEAD CITY — Reports and allegations concerning the safety of Isabella Grogan-Cannella began filtering into the state’s Department of Child Safety when she was just 2 years old, but little or nothing was done to remove the girl from harm’s way.
...
It isn’t clear when Grogan-Cannella and her mother returned to Arizona, but the DCS received a report of physical abuse on Nov. 13, 2012, and again about a month later.

In both cases, the girl told someone that her mother hit and kicked her; when she was interviewed by DCS personnel, she recanted and told investigators that she was not afraid to go home.
...
Just one month later, DCS was told that Grogan-Cannella had been dropped off at summer school by her mother even though she’d been dis-enrolled for lack of attendance. When Grogan was called and instructed to come and pick up her daughter, she said she was busy at work and couldn’t get away.

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_408b5c42-df57-11e4-b55b-2f6ffe0bbca6.html

Much more at the link.

From your post to the Judge's ears (and gavel, MsMarple. Here's hoping this is exactly what will happen..... :cow:
:judge:


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[MsMarple]

Tania plans to plead guilty.

... Grogan has agreed to a plea offer and asked Superior Court Commissioner Billy Sipe Jr. to set a change of plea hearing. The judge set Grogan’s hearing to June 4.
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...Ralph Pat Leroy Folster III, 28, already pleaded guilty April 3 to five counts of sale of dangerous drugs and conspiracy to sell dangerous drugs in one case and misconduct with a weapon in an earlier case. Folster also admitted to having two prior felony convictions out of California. Five other charges were dropped. Under Folster’s plea agreement, Sipe will sentence Folster to anywhere from 101/2 years to 35 years in prison. Folster will be sentenced May 5.
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Nicholson, 59, is also charged with conspiracy to sell dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her case is still pending.

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_3c43d92e-ed72-11e4-9ad6-ef4848e2980c.html

And more motions for Rector:

- exclusion of witnesses from the courtroom so they cannot hear the testimony of others.
- seeking the true identity of any jailhouse informants the government may be using to gain information and information concerning past and present informants.
- to prohibit uniformed police officers from the courtroom during the trial.
- to preclude overly emotional testimony in the courtroom.

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_29acbda0-ea55-11e4-845f-a75ad77a8909.html

http://www.mohavecourts.com/highprofile/highprofileRector.htm

 

[MsMarple]

Arizona Department of Child Safety report dated April 1. Ralph isn't named but Bella's bio dad is - I think it's only because he's her dad. The report notes that:

DCS has received no prior reports of abuse or neglect involving Isabella Grogan-Cannella and Justin Rector or Roy Cannella. DCS has received five prior reports of abuse or neglect involving Isabella GroganCannella and Tania Grogan:

On November 13, 2012, a report was received alleging physical abuse:

... due to Isabella stating her mother slapped her on her face and head. Isabella was observed to have a small bump on the right side of her head and a red mark on her right cheek. Originally Isabella said she fell and Ms. Grogan reported she had bumped into a door.

A second call was received the next day and categorized as a Status Communication. The caller was concerned that Ms. Grogan became angry and appeared to be in a "rage" after being confronted about not following the proper drop-off rules at Isabella's school. The caller stated this type of behavior is completely out of character for the mother. An investigation was initiated and Isabella stated the mark and bump on her cheek were from accidentally running into a door.

https://www.azdes.gov/uploadedFiles...alities/Isabella_Grogan_Cannella_9_2_2014.pdf

What a sad, sorry mess. It seems that Bella was terrified of her mother and at the same time terrified of losing her mother. Poor, sweet Bella.

 

[MsMarple]

And... more motions:

KINGMAN — The attorneys for a Bullhead City murder suspect filed two more motions to add to their forest of legal proceedings.
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The latest two filed Tuesday include asking Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen to allow Rector to wear civilian clothes and be without shackles at all pre-trial hearings.
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In another motion, Gavin argued that the judge must not communicate with the jury after a possible guilty verdict is read since the judge may learn theories why the defendant was convicted. That knowledge could affect Jantzen’s sentencing options on whether or not to accept the jury’s sentencing decision.

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news...cle_9054af44-ee3e-11e4-8d26-fbeb0f5aedca.html

Rector’s trial is set to begin Oct. 17, 2016, with a pre-trial hearing set for Aug. 23, 2016. :waiting:

 

[MsMarple]

Prosecutors are not liking some of the motions:

Prosecutors are opposing a motion that an Arizona man charged with killing an 8-year-old Bullhead City girl be allowed to appear in civilian clothes and without restraint at all court proceedings including his trial.

http://tucson.com/news/state-and-re...cle_3dc7dd31-a95e-581b-a8c8-df1d61fcaa0d.html

"Defendant wants to know if there is a jailhouse snitch... the State has not employed a jailhouse snitch."

Seems like Rector was his own snitch in those telephone conversations.

http://www.mohavecourts.com/highprofile/Rector/1193-ResponseToDefendant05012015.pdf

Sheriff's response to motion regarding restraints:

"The Sheriff opposes any ruling that attempts to allow the Defendant to be unrestrained and/or in civilian clothing for proceedings that do not involve his jury while he remains in the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff.
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The Sheriff agrees that the Defendant has the right to be in civilian clothing (free from any jail garb) for trial or jury proceedings.
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Defendant's argument about how pretrial publicity and hearings could someone (sic) prejudice him is not based in law or fact and is purely speculative as it assumes every potential juror in the county is following the media coverage and/or attending every hearing in which defendant is visibly restrained and is in jail garb."

http://www.mohavecourts.com/highprofile/Rector/1193-MohaveCountySherifsOffices05012015.pdf

http://www.mohavecourts.com/highprofile/highprofileRector.htm

Blah de blah poor JR blah blah publicity blah blah blah... like what he wears to court will have any viable impact on how jurors view his crime. Ugh. I understand the motions are standard for death penalty cases and the trial needs to proceed by the book but half of these motions could have been handled in the attorneys' offices.

C'mon JR - make good on your word and just plead guilty. I could live with LWOP, especially if defense plans to call Bella's sister for testimony. I haven't heard that it will but it's always a possibility. :no: