AZ - Kiera Bergman, 19, Glendale, 4 August 2018 *Arrest*

[BBuff518]

Man accused of killing Kiera Bergman to appear in court

I keep refreshing my news feed! Wtf is taking so long.

 

[Alethea]

Any news?

 

[BBuff518]

Any news?

Nothing

 

[Niner]

Here's what I found on the court site for the next hearings. Nothing on docket on "what" happened today. I'll check it tomorrow to see if there is anything new.

10/17/2018 8:30 Status Conference
11/6/2018 8:15 Initial Pretrial Conference
12/6/2018 8:31 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

“Jon-Christopher Clark pleads not guilty in killing of girlfriend Kiera Bergman”

“The Phoenix man accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend and dumping her body before he reported her missing pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday in Maricopa County Superior Court.

[SBM]

Clark, who moved from California to the Phoenix area with Bergman, is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence. He is also facing two unrelated charges of aggravated identity theft and forgery.

Clark has been held in a Maricopa County jail on $1 million bond. His next court hearing was scheduled for Oct. 17.” (BBM)
More at the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.azcentral.com/amp/1378421002

 

[Alethea]

Thanks @inmyhumbleopinion and @Niner!

 

[Knox]

Kiersten Bragg is with Chris Bragg and 13 others.
October 6 at 8:44 PM
KIERA'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Date: Saturday Oct. 27th, 2018
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Where: Ronald Reagan Community Center 195 East Douglas Ave, El Cajon 92020

This is a time where we will be celebrating Kiera's life. Please DO NOT dress in the normal black attire. Kiera's favorite color was Maroon so you can come in maroon or anything bright and happy. We will have food, music and fellowship. Please come help us celebrate our BEAUTIFUL daughter's life that was taken way too soon.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, October 17th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:15am PT) – AZ – Kiera Lanae Bergman (19) (Aug. 4, 2018-missing; not reported until Aug. 6, 2018; found Sept. 3, 2018) – *Jon-Christopher Marcus Clark (23) (BF) arrested (8/17/18) & charged (8/18/18) with 22 counts of aggravated identity theft & 2 counts of forgery. Plead not guilty. $25K bond.
Clark had a warrant from out of state, but was also booked in Phoenix with the new charges. Also violated probation on another charge (not stated) & will also be heard at this hearing on 8/24. Not a POI or suspect in Kiera’s disappearance (yet!).
8/24/18 Update: According to court documents, Clark was found to have the "identifying information for 21 individuals" in his possession. The information belonged to people who lived in the San Diego County area. Also information included valid California ID cards and life insurance application forms containing bank account information with Clark's signature as the insurance agent. Clark was found to have two South Carolina licenses with the name Jean Deborah Pannel and two California licenses with the name Deborah Jean Pannell. His photograph was on the licenses, according to court documents.
8/24/18 Update #2: Charges may have been dismissed & he is out of jail. The County Attorney's Office has requested additional information from law enforcement to make a determination" on what formal charges will or will not be brought, said Rebecca Wilder, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman. ""The charges are under review." Court appearance Friday (8/24), the court commissioner ordered him to be released, Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Bryan Bouchard confirmed. He said a probation revocation hearing for Clark was vacated because no petition to revoke was filed. Still looking for info.
8/27/18 Update: Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman, said Clark was charged (8/24/18) with a probation violation right before he was to be released Saturday. Clark was on probation from a 2018 theft arrest from when he was living in California, records show. His probation agreement forbids him from engaging in any criminal activity. He was the last person to see her before she left the apartment without her purse, wallet or keys. Nothing yet on whether he has been released or not as of 8/27/18.
8/28/18 Update: Pretrial conference hearing on 10/17 & Comprehensive Pretrial conference on 11/21.
9/4/18 Update: Plead not guilty; arraignment hearing continued to 9/5.
9/6/18 Update: Kiera's body was found 9/3/18. Authorities now consider Kiera's case an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made in connection to her death.
9/5/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Next initial pretrial hearing on 10/17 & comprehensive pretrial hearing on 11/21.
Other Charge:
*Status Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - Charged (9/11/18) with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged (9/21/18) with 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. Bond set at $1M CASH only.
9/11/18 Update: Investigators have developed probable cause to charge the ex-boyfriend of Kiera Bergman in the teen's death. Police have recommended Clark be charged with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only; $25K for ID theft. Next Status hearing is 9/18 and Prelim hearing on 9/21.
9/18/18 Update: Since Grand Jury did indictment status hearing cancelled. Will have original arraignment hearing on 9/21 @ 8:30am, followed by a prelim hearing at 8:45am.
9/21/18 Update: Plead not guilty to new charges of 2nd degree murder & tampering w/evidence. Next Status Conference 10/17, Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial on 12/6.

 

[Alethea]

Thanks for the updates, @Niner! I appreciate your docket updates. You are like the Court Clerk for Websleuths!

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the updates, @Niner! I appreciate your docket updates. You are like the Court Clerk for Websleuths!

I like that title!

 

[Niner]

Updates for hearing dates. Bold is the next one.

for Theft charges:

11/16/2018 8:15 Initial Pretrial Conference
11/21/2018 8:31 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference
12/6/2018 8:30 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History


for Murder charges:

11/6/2018 8:15 Initial Pretrial Conference
12/6/2018 8:31 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference


link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Nov. 6th:
*Initial Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:15am PT) – AZ – Kiera Lanae Bergman (19) (Aug. 4, 2018, Glendale-missing; not reported until Aug. 6, 2018; found Sept. 3, 2018) – Jon-Christopher Marcus Clark (23) (BF) charged (9/11/18) with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged (9/11/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only. Case# CR2018-144722-001
9/11/18 Update: Investigators have developed probable cause to charge the ex-boyfriend of Kiera Bergman in the teen's death. Police have recommended Clark be charged with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only; $25K for ID theft. Next Status hearing is 9/18 and Prelim hearing on 9/21.
9/18/18 Update: Since Grand Jury did indictment status hearing cancelled. Will have original arraignment hearing on 9/21 @ 8:30am, followed by a prelim hearing at 8:45am.
9/21/18 Update: Next Status Conference 10/17, Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial on 12/6.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial Conference on 12/6.
Other case: arrested (8/17/18) & charged (8/18/18) with 22 counts of aggravated identity theft & 2 counts of forgery. Plead not guilty. $25K bond. Case# CR2018-005378-001
Clark had a warrant from out of state, but was also booked in Phoenix with the new charges. Also violated probation on another charge (not stated) & will also be heard at this hearing on 8/24. Not a POI or suspect in Kiera’s disappearance (yet!).
8/24/18 Update: According to court documents, Clark was found to have the "identifying information for 21 individuals" in his possession. The information belonged to people who lived in the San Diego County area. Also information included valid California ID cards and life insurance application forms containing bank account information with Clark's signature as the insurance agent. Clark was found to have two South Carolina licenses with the name Jean Deborah Pannel and two California licenses with the name Deborah Jean Pannell. His photograph was on the licenses, according to court documents.
8/24/18 Update #2: Charges may have been dismissed & he is out of jail. The County Attorney's Office has requested additional information from law enforcement to make a determination" on what formal charges will or will not be brought, said Rebecca Wilder, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman. ""The charges are under review." Court appearance Friday (8/24), the court commissioner ordered him to be released, Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Bryan Bouchard confirmed. He said a probation revocation hearing for Clark was vacated because no petition to revoke was filed. Still looking for info.
8/27/18 Update: Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman, said Clark was charged (8/24/18) with a probation violation right before he was to be released Saturday. Clark was on probation from a 2018 theft arrest from when he was living in California, records show. His probation agreement forbids him from engaging in any criminal activity. He was the last person to see her before she left the apartment without her purse, wallet or keys. Nothing yet on whether he has been released or not as of 8/27/18.
8/28/18 Update: Pretrial conference hearing on 10/17 & Comprehensive Pretrial conference on 11/21.
9/4/18 Update: Plead not guilty; arraignment hearing continued to 9/5.
9/5/18 Update: Kiera's body was found 9/3/18. Authorities now consider Kiera's case an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made in connection to her death. 9/11/18 Update charged with her murder.
9/5/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Next initial pretrial hearing on 10/17 & comprehensive pretrial hearing on 11/21.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial Conference hearing on 11/16, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 11/21 & Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6.

 

[Niner]

11/6/2018 8:15 Initial Pretrial Conference

11/20/2018 8:30 Status Conference

12/6/2018 8:31 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

12/18/2018 8:30 Complex / Capital Case


for 11/6/18:
Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
11/5/2018 MFD - Motion For Discovery - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Defendants Rule 15.1 Supplemental Motion for Specific Discovery
11/5/2018 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Invocation of Fifth and Sixth Amendment Rights
11/5/2018 MOT - Motion - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Motion to Preserve and Disclose Tape Recordings of 911 Tapes, Police Radio Broadcasts, and Photos, Videos from Police Body Vest Camera
11/5/2018 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Defendants Rule 15.1 Request for Disclosure
11/5/2018 NAR - Notice Of Appearance - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Notice of Appearance
11/5/2018 NOT - Notice - Party (001) 11/6/2018
NOTE: Defendants Rule 15.2 Notice of Defenses and Disclosure


link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Friday, November 16th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:15am PT) – AZ – Kiera Lanae Bergman (19) (Aug. 4, 2018, Glendale-missing; not reported until Aug. 6, 2018; found Sept. 3, 2018) – *Jon-Christopher Marcus Clark (23) (BF) arrested (8/17/18) & charged (8/18/18) with 22 counts of aggravated identity theft & 2 counts of forgery. Plead not guilty. $25K bond.
Clark had a warrant from out of state, but was also booked in Phoenix with the new charges. Also violated probation on another charge (not stated) & will also be heard at this hearing on 8/24. Not a POI or suspect in Kiera’s disappearance (yet!).
8/24/18 Update: According to court documents, Clark was found to have the "identifying information for 21 individuals" in his possession. The information belonged to people who lived in the San Diego County area. Also information included valid California ID cards and life insurance application forms containing bank account information with Clark's signature as the insurance agent. Clark was found to have two South Carolina licenses with the name Jean Deborah Pannel and two California licenses with the name Deborah Jean Pannell. His photograph was on the licenses, according to court documents.
8/24/18 Update #2: Charges may have been dismissed & he is out of jail. The County Attorney's Office has requested additional information from law enforcement to make a determination" on what formal charges will or will not be brought, said Rebecca Wilder, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman. ""The charges are under review." Court appearance Friday (8/24), the court commissioner ordered him to be released, Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Bryan Bouchard confirmed. He said a probation revocation hearing for Clark was vacated because no petition to revoke was filed. Still looking for info.
8/27/18 Update: Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman, said Clark was charged (8/24/18) with a probation violation right before he was to be released Saturday. Clark was on probation from a 2018 theft arrest from when he was living in California, records show. His probation agreement forbids him from engaging in any criminal activity. He was the last person to see her before she left the apartment without her purse, wallet or keys. Nothing yet on whether he has been released or not as of 8/27/18.
8/28/18 Update: Pretrial conference hearing on 10/17 & Comprehensive Pretrial conference on 11/21.
9/4/18 Update: Plead not guilty; arraignment hearing continued to 9/5.
9/6/18 Update: Kiera's body was found 9/3/18. Authorities now consider Kiera's case an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made in connection to her death.
9/5/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Next initial pretrial hearing on 10/17 & comprehensive pretrial hearing on 11/21.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial Conference hearing on 11/16, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 11/21 & Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & 12/18.
Other Charge:
*Charged (9/11/18) with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged (9/21/18) with 2nd degree murder & tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. Bond set at $1M CASH only.
9/11/18 Update: Investigators have developed probable cause to charge the ex-boyfriend of Kiera Bergman in the teen's death. Police have recommended Clark be charged with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only; $25K for ID theft. Next Status hearing is 9/18 and Prelim hearing on 9/21.
9/18/18 Update: Since Grand Jury did indictment status hearing cancelled. Will have original arraignment hearing on 9/21 @ 8:30am, followed by a prelim hearing at 8:45am.
9/21/18 Update: Plead not guilty to new charges of 2nd degree murder & tampering w/evidence. Next Status Conference 10/17, Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial on 12/6.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial Conference on 12/6.
11/6/18 Update: Status Conference hearing on 11/20, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & Complex/Capital hearing on 12/18.

 

[Niner]

Update in court on 11/16 re ID theft:

11/16/2018 8:15 Initial Pretrial Conference

11/21/2018 8:31 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

12/6/2018 8:30 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

12/18/2018 8:30 Comprehensive PreTrial Conference

link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Nov. 20th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – AZ – Kiera Lanae Bergman (19) (Aug. 4, 2018, Glendale-missing; not reported until Aug. 6, 2018; found Sept. 3, 2018) – Jon-Christopher Marcus Clark (23) (BF) charged (9/11/18) with 1st degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged (9/11/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only.
9/11/18 Update: Investigators have developed probable cause to charge the ex-boyfriend of Kiera Bergman in the teen's death. Police have recommended Clark be charged with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only; $25K for ID theft. Next Status hearing is 9/18 and Prelim hearing on 9/21.
9/18/18 Update: Since Grand Jury did indictment status hearing cancelled. Will have original arraignment hearing on 9/21 @ 8:30am, followed by a prelim hearing at 8:45am.
9/21/18 Update: Next Status Conference 10/17, Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial on 12/6.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial Conference on 12/6.
11/6/18 Update: Status Conference hearing on 11/20, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & Complex/Capital hearing on 12/18.
Other case: arrested (8/17/18) & charged (8/18/18) with 22 counts of aggravated identity theft & 2 counts of forgery. Plead not guilty. $25K bond.
Clark had a warrant from out of state, but was also booked in Phoenix with the new charges. Also violated probation on another charge (not stated) & will also be heard at this hearing on 8/24. Not a POI or suspect in Kiera’s disappearance (yet!).
8/24/18 Update: According to court documents, Clark was found to have the "identifying information for 21 individuals" in his possession. The information belonged to people who lived in the San Diego County area. Also information included valid California ID cards and life insurance application forms containing bank account information with Clark's signature as the insurance agent. Clark was found to have two South Carolina licenses with the name Jean Deborah Pannel and two California licenses with the name Deborah Jean Pannell. His photograph was on the licenses, according to court documents.
8/24/18 Update #2: Charges may have been dismissed & he is out of jail. The County Attorney's Office has requested additional information from law enforcement to make a determination" on what formal charges will or will not be brought, said Rebecca Wilder, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman. ""The charges are under review." Court appearance Friday (8/24), the court commissioner ordered him to be released, Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Bryan Bouchard confirmed. He said a probation revocation hearing for Clark was vacated because no petition to revoke was filed. Still looking for info.
8/27/18 Update: Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman, said Clark was charged (8/24/18) with a probation violation right before he was to be released Saturday. Clark was on probation from a 2018 theft arrest from when he was living in California, records show. His probation agreement forbids him from engaging in any criminal activity. He was the last person to see her before she left the apartment without her purse, wallet or keys. Nothing yet on whether he has been released or not as of 8/27/18.
8/28/18 Update: Pretrial conference hearing on 10/17 & Comprehensive Pretrial conference on 11/21.
9/4/18 Update: Plead not guilty; arraignment hearing continued to 9/5.
9/5/18 Update: Kiera's body was found 9/3/18. Authorities now consider Kiera's case an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made in connection to her death. 9/11/18 Update charged with her murder.
9/5/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Next initial pretrial hearing on 10/17 & comprehensive pretrial hearing on 11/21.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial Conference hearing on 11/16, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 11/21 & Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/18.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, November 21st:
*Comprehensive Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:15am PT) – AZ – Kiera Lanae Bergman (19) (Aug. 4, 2018, Glendale-missing; not reported until Aug. 6, 2018; found Sept. 3, 2018) – Jon-Christopher Marcus Clark (23) (BF) arrested (8/17/18) & charged (8/18/18) with 22 counts of aggravated identity theft & 2 counts of forgery. Plead +not guilty. $25K bond.
Clark had a warrant from out of state, but was also booked in Phoenix with the new charges. Also violated probation on another charge (not stated) & will also be heard at this hearing on 8/24. Not a POI or suspect in Kiera’s disappearance (yet!).
8/24/18 Update: According to court documents, Clark was found to have the "identifying information for 21 individuals" in his possession. The information belonged to people who lived in the San Diego County area. Also information included valid California ID cards and life insurance application forms containing bank account information with Clark's signature as the insurance agent. Clark was found to have two South Carolina licenses with the name Jean Deborah Pannel and two California licenses with the name Deborah Jean Pannell. His photograph was on the licenses, according to court documents.
8/24/18 Update: Charges may have been dismissed & he is out of jail. The County Attorney's Office has requested additional information from law enforcement to make a determination" on what formal charges will or will not be brought, said Rebecca Wilder, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokeswoman. ""The charges are under review." Court appearance Friday (8/24), the court commissioner ordered him to be released, Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Bryan Bouchard confirmed. He said a probation revocation hearing for Clark was vacated because no petition to revoke was filed. Still looking for info.
8/27/18 Update: Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman, said Clark was charged (8/24/18) with a probation violation right before he was to be released Saturday. Clark was on probation from a 2018 theft arrest from when he was living in California, records show. His probation agreement forbids him from engaging in any criminal activity. He was the last person to see her before she left the apartment without her purse, wallet or keys. Nothing yet on whether he has been released or not as of 8/27/18.
8/28/18 Update: Comprehensive Pretrial conference on 11/21.
9/4/18 Update: Plead not guilty; arraignment hearing continued to 9/5.
9/6/18 Update: Kiera's body was found 9/3/18. Authorities now consider Kiera's case an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made in connection to her death.
9/5/18 Update: Plead not guilty. Next initial pretrial hearing on 10/17 & comprehensive pretrial hearing on 11/21.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial Conference hearing on 11/16, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 11/21 & Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & 12/18.
Other Charge:
Charged (9/11/18) with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged (9/11/18) with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only.
9/11/18 Update: Investigators have developed probable cause to charge the ex-boyfriend of Kiera Bergman in the teen's death. Police have recommended Clark be charged with first-degree murder, improper removal of a body, and evidence tampering in Bergman's death. Appeared before Judge & officially charged with 1st degree premeditated murder, improper removal of a body & tampering with evidence. Bond set at $1M CASH only; $25K for ID theft. Next Status hearing is 9/18 and Prelim hearing on 9/21.
9/18/18 Update: Since Grand Jury did indictment status hearing cancelled. Will have original arraignment hearing on 9/21 @ 8:30am, followed by a prelim hearing at 8:45am.
9/21/18 Update: Next Status Conference 10/17, Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial on 12/6.
10/17/18 Update: Next Initial Pretrial hearing on 11/6 & Comprehensive Pretrial Conference on 12/6.
11/6/18 Update: Status Conference hearing on 11/20, Comprehensive Pretrial hearing on 12/6 & Complex/Capital hearing on 12/18.


Looks like they are combining the two cases on 12/6 & 12/18 hearings.