Still Missing CA - Aranda Briones, 16, missing after a night out with friends, Moreno Valley, 13 Jan 2019 *arrest*

[Seattle1]

Case RIF1900705 - Defendants

Seq	Defendant	Next Court Date	Status	Agency / DR Number	Arrest Date	Count 1 Charge	Violation Date
1	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Jury Trial 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	ACTIVE	RSTE MV190140275	01/13/2019	PC 187(A)	01/13/2019

Case RIF1900705 - SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - Actions & Minutes

Action Date	Action Text	Disposition	Hearing Type
12/31/2050	CASE DESIGNATION: NOT DEATH PENALTY
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	JURY TRIAL	ACTIVE
06/17/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 64	JURY TRIAL	DISPOSED

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

 

[Niner]

Case RIF1900705 - Defendants

Seq	Defendant	Next Court Date	Status	Agency / DR Number	Arrest Date	Count 1 Charge	Violation Date
1	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Jury Trial 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	ACTIVE	RSTE MV190140275	01/13/2019	PC 187(A)	01/13/2019

Case RIF1900705 - SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - Actions & Minutes

Action Date	Action Text	Disposition	Hearing Type
12/31/2050	CASE DESIGNATION: NOT DEATH PENALTY
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	JURY TRIAL	ACTIVE
06/17/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 64	JURY TRIAL	DISPOSED

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

Oh geez.... for some reason I KNEW this was not going to be happening.... wonder what the problem is??!!


Thanks @Seattle1 for the new info.

 

[Biotchr04]

Hi @Seattle1 and @Niner. What sparked your interest in this case? I’m following along, and I appreciate all of the updates. This guy is a big time looser and I can’t believe all of the delays in this case. Not to mention, there is no local coverage of the case at all. Nothing since the Shovers were arrested.

I’m also curious as to why the location of her body wasn’t demanded as part of Gary’s reduction in charge to accessory after the fact. Wouldn’t this indicate he MAY have been part of disposing of Aranda’s body? The article stated he pled guilty to helping Owen cover up the murder. I know that Owen could have just told him what he’d done or had Gary help bury whatever was dug up from the backyard. I find it hard to believe that Gary doesn’t know the location of her body. Owen is a loud mouth and bragger. Gary has to know. Five years. The wheels of justice are flat.

Man admits aiding brother in trying to cover up Moreno Valley girl's death - KESQ

A man who aided his younger brother in trying to cover up the alleged killing of a 16-year-old Moreno Valley girl pleaded guilty today to being an accessory after the fact and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail. Gary Anthony Shover, 27, of Hesperia admitted the felony count under a...

kesq.com

 

[Seattle1]

Hi @Seattle1 and @Niner. What sparked your interest in this case? I’m following along, and I appreciate all of the updates. This guy is a big time looser and I can’t believe all of the delays in this case. Not to mention, there is no local coverage of the case at all. Nothing since the Shovers were arrested.

I’m also curious as to why the location of her body wasn’t demanded as part of Gary’s reduction in charge to accessory after the fact. Wouldn’t this indicate he MAY have been part of disposing of Aranda’s body? The article stated he pled guilty to helping Owen cover up the murder. I know that Owen could have just told him what he’d done or had Gary help bury whatever was dug up from the backyard. I find it hard to believe that Gary doesn’t know the location of her body. Owen is a loud mouth and bragger. Gary has to know. Five years. The wheels of justice are flat.

Man admits aiding brother in trying to cover up Moreno Valley girl's death - KESQ

A man who aided his younger brother in trying to cover up the alleged killing of a 16-year-old Moreno Valley girl pleaded guilty today to being an accessory after the fact and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail. Gary Anthony Shover, 27, of Hesperia admitted the felony count under a...

kesq.com

Thanks for your post @Biotchr04 -- I just happened to be near the Valley for my work when Aranda disappeared, and I saw her brother on the local news giving an interview and sharing what he knew. He said that she was expected to go to the community park that day and her friend (who turned out to be Owen ) first told the family he gave her a ride to the park but afterwards became very inconsistent every time he retold the story. I think everybody was suspicious of Owen very early.

Also, we know from the preliminary hearing that the prosecution's murder charge against Gary must have been weak since murder did not survive his preliminary hearing, and charges dropped to the reduced charge of accessory.. he judge reduced his charges.

Since the prosecution doesn't have the goods, I'm sure Owen's defense attorney advised him to remains silent. He has a constitutional right not to incriminate himself so even if he knew the location, he best keep quiet or risk new charges. As for the plea agreement, Owen had no criminal record and he'd been jailed for several years already so I don't think the prosecution had any bargaining power with him. JMO

 

[Biotchr04]

Thanks for your post @Biotchr04 -- I just happened to be near the Valley for my work when Aranda disappeared, and I saw her brother on the local news giving an interview and sharing what he knew. He said that she was expected to go to the community park that day and her friend (who turned out to be Owen ) first told the family he gave her a ride to the park but afterwards became very inconsistent every time he retold the story. I think everybody was suspicious of Owen very early.

Also, we know from the preliminary hearing that the prosecution's murder charge against Gary must have been weak since murder did not survive his preliminary hearing, and charges dropped to the reduced charge of accessory.. he judge reduced his charges.

Since the prosecution doesn't have the goods, I'm sure Owen's defense attorney advised him to remains silent. He has a constitutional right not to incriminate himself so even if he knew the location, he best keep quiet or risk new charges. As for the plea agreement, Owen had no criminal record and he'd been jailed for several years already so I don't think the prosecution had any bargaining power with him. JMO

Do you mean Gary in the last paragraph? I know they both have rights. I guess I was just hoping that since Gary said he was an accomplice that they would try and get the info. Who know, maybe they did, but as you said, with no leverage to bargain with. All the campus security on campus knew Owen was trouble. They of course know much more than teachers about what the students get up to on campus. I’ve heard some stuff, and was really surprised he wasn’t arrested for drugs prior to this case. Anyway. I keep following to see if Aranda’s family gets any justice. Thank you for the reply and for keeping us all up to date.

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - just checking to make sure Owen still has trial beginning on 7/29/24. TIA! And no hurry!

 

[Seattle1]

@Seattle1 - just checking to make sure Owen still has trial beginning on 7/29/24. TIA! And no hurry!

Owen is still on for 7/29/24 but it's not for the Jury Trial. This date is noted as Motions hearing and the usual felony settlement conference for his contraband case. She the slew of additional Motions filed below. Looks like they are getting closer to trial but not seeing jury selection until maybe August. JMO

Case RIF1900705 - Defendants

Seq	Defendant	Next Court Date	Status	Agency / DR Number	Arrest Date	Count 1 Charge	Violation Date
1	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Hearing on Motion Re: to admit defendants extrajudicial statements 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	ACTIVE	RSTE MV190140275	01/13/2019	PC 187(A)	01/13/201

SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - All of Defendant's Other Cases

Case Number	Filed Date	Charges	Next Hearing	Jurisdiction	Status
BAF2100340	03/15/2021	PC 4573.8	Felony Settlement Conference 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	SUPERIOR COURT - RIVERSIDE	Active

07/02/2024	PEOPLES TRIAL BRIEF AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE FILED.
07/02/2024	ORDER RE: EXCESS OF 10 PAGES FILED.
07/02/2024	EXPARTE APPLICATION TO FILE TRIAL BRIEF FILED.
07/02/2024	PEOPLES ISSUE BRIEF RE:ADMISSIBILITY OF VICTIM ST FILED.
06/26/2024	MOTION TO ADMIT DEFENDANTS EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS FILED.

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

 

[Niner]

Owen is still on for 7/29/24 but it's not for the Jury Trial. This date is noted as Motions hearing and the usual felony settlement conference for his contraband case. She the slew of additional Motions filed below. Looks like they are getting closer to trial but not seeing jury selection until maybe August. JMO

Case RIF1900705 - Defendants

Seq	Defendant	Next Court Date	Status	Agency / DR Number	Arrest Date	Count 1 Charge	Violation Date
1	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Hearing on Motion Re: to admit defendants extrajudicial statements 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	ACTIVE	RSTE MV190140275	01/13/2019	PC 187(A)	01/13/201

SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - All of Defendant's Other Cases

Case Number	Filed Date	Charges	Next Hearing	Jurisdiction	Status
BAF2100340	03/15/2021	PC 4573.8	Felony Settlement Conference 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	SUPERIOR COURT - RIVERSIDE	Active

07/02/2024	PEOPLES TRIAL BRIEF AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE FILED.
07/02/2024	ORDER RE: EXCESS OF 10 PAGES FILED.
07/02/2024	EXPARTE APPLICATION TO FILE TRIAL BRIEF FILED.
07/02/2024	PEOPLES ISSUE BRIEF RE:ADMISSIBILITY OF VICTIM ST FILED.
06/26/2024	MOTION TO ADMIT DEFENDANTS EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS FILED.

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

Thanks - good thing I asked!

 

[Niner]

Monday, July 29th:
*Motions Hearing (Murder) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Aranda Briones (16) (Last seen Jan. 13, 2019 near the Moreno Valley Community Park at Frederick & Cottonwood, Moreno Valley, not found) – *Owen Skylar Shover (18/now 23) ex-bf arrested (2/11/19), charged (2/15/19) & arraigned (3/1/19) & recharged (9/16/22) with 1st degree murder & special circumstance allegation of lying in wait. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. Riverside County
Trial was set to begin on 6/17/24 continued on 7/29/24 was continued with no further dates.
*Felony Settlement Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - *Owen Skylar Shover (20/now 23) charged (3/15/21) & arraigned (6/25/21) with bringing drugs into jail. Bond $5K.
Court info from 2/15/19 thru 4/26/24 reference post #558 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...reno-valley-13-jan-2019-arrest.414244/page-28
6/17/24. Drugs: Felony settlement hearing reset on 6/17/24 @ 8:30am. 6/26/24 Docket update: Motion to admit defendant's extrajudicial statements filled.
7/2/24 Docket updates: People's Issue Brief re admissibility of victim statement filed. ExParte application to file Trial Brief filed. Order Re: Excess of 10 pages filed. People's Trial Brief & Motions in Limine filed. Jury trial on 7/29/24 has been vacated. Hearing on motions regarding to admit defendant's extrajudicial statements on 7/29/24 @ 8:30am & drug charges a felony settlement conference hearing on the same date.
*Gary Anthony Shover (21/now 27) – Plead guilty (3/7/24) & sentenced to a year in jail & to serve 12 months probation & pay victim restitution.

 

[Seattle1]

@Niner -- not sure what is happening on the case. Seems we moved from Court 64 back to Dept 51 which I think is for hearings. Stipulation for Jury filed today. Don't know if juror selection in progress as nothing scheduled past Tuesday in either Court 51 or 64. As usual, nothing in MSM.

Case RIF1900705 - SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - Actions & Minutes

Action Date	Action Text	Disposition	Hearing Type
12/31/2050	CASE DESIGNATION: NOT DEATH PENALTY
07/29/2024	STIPULATION RE JURY SEPARATION AND DELIBERATIONS, PRESENCE OF JURY FILED [CR035]
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	HEARING ON MOTION RE: TO ADMIT DEFENDANTS EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS	ACTIVE
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	JURY TRIAL	ACTIVE

Case RIF1900705 - SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - All of Defendant's Other Cases

Case Number	Filed Date	Charges	Next Hearing	Jurisdiction	Status
BAF2100340	03/15/2021	PC 4573.8	Felony Settlement Conference 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	SUPERIOR COURT - RIVERSIDE	Active

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

July 29, 2024 Court Criminal Calendar:

Riverside, CA​

Dept.	Time	Case Number	Defendant Name	Description
51	8:30 AM	BAF2100340	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Felony Settlement Conference
51	8:30 AM	RIF1900705	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Jury Trial

July 30, 2024 - Criminal Calendar:

today)​

Dept.	Time	Case Number	Defendant Name	Description
51	10:00 AM	BAF2100340	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Felony Settlement Conference
51	10:00 AM	RIF1900705	SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER	Jury Trial In-Progress

July 31, 2024 - Criminal Calendar:
**No matches**
August 1, 2, 2024 - Criminal Calendar:
**No matches**

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

 

[Seattle1]

Ref Google AI:

In California, procedural stipulations can be made regarding jury separation and deliberations. Some examples of stipulations include:

• Recesses
  The jury can be excused from the courtroom for a break without the need for further instructions or assembling in the jury box. Counsel and the parties do not need to be present when the jury returns from a break or is discharged in the evening.
• Admonitions
  The court can waive the requirement to repeat the admonition to the jury at each recess or adjournment. This means that after the initial admonition at the beginning of the trial, the court doesn't need to remind the jury of it again.
• Overnight separation
  If the jury is permitted to separate overnight, the trial judge will usually admonish them unless a stipulation is made.

 

[Niner]

snipped by me...

@Niner -- not sure what is happening on the case. Seems we moved from Court 64 back to Dept 51 which I think is for hearings. Stipulation for Jury filed today. Don't know if juror selection in progress as nothing scheduled past Tuesday in either Court 51 or 64. As usual, nothing in MSM.

I too am not finding anything in MSM...

So - the trial has begun - either with jury selection continuing or trial... definitely a lousy court site for explanations!

Okay than I will change my notes with trial in progress.... Thanks for the latest info!

 

[Niner]

Looked in the Riverside jail site - and looks like whatever happened yesterday continues today.

Tuesday, July 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (Murder) (@ 10am PT) – CA – Aranda Briones (16) (Last seen Jan. 13, 2019 near the Moreno Valley Community Park at Frederick & Cottonwood, Moreno Valley, not found) – *Owen Skylar Shover (18/now 23) ex-bf arrested (2/11/19), charged (2/15/19) & arraigned (3/1/19) & recharged (9/16/22) with 1st degree murder & special circumstance allegation of lying in wait. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. Riverside County
Trial began on 7/29/24.
CA - *Owen Skylar Shover (20/now 23) charged (3/15/21) & arraigned (6/25/21) with bringing drugs into jail. Bond $5K.
Court info from 2/15/19 thru 6/26/24 reference post #569 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...reno-valley-13-jan-2019-arrest.414244/page-29
7/2/24 Docket updates: People's Issue Brief re admissibility of victim statement filed. ExParte application to file Trial Brief filed. Order Re: Excess of 10 pages filed. People's Trial Brief & Motions in Limine filed. Jury trial on 7/29/24 has been vacated. Hearing on motions regarding to admit defendant's extrajudicial statements on 7/29/24 @ 8:30am & drug charges a felony settlement conference hearing on the same date.
7/29/24 Update: Trial has begun with jury selection. Not too sure if jury selection continues or trial has begun on 7/30/24 @ 10am.
*Gary Anthony Shover (21/now 27) – Plead guilty (3/7/24) & sentenced to a year in jail & to serve 12 months probation & pay victim restitution.

 

[Seattle1]

Looked in the Riverside jail site - and looks like whatever happened yesterday continues today.

^^rsbm

Thanks for confirming -- this is also what the criminal court calendar reported for Tuesday but nothing on the calendar for Weds, Thurs, or Friday.

ETA: OK, I have an update. The 7/29 Motion hearing (admit defendants extrajudicial statements) was vacated, and 7/29 jury trial disposed so I think the only thing that happened on Monday was filing trial brief and standard stipulation notice for jury.

Case RIF1900705 - SHOVER, OWEN SKYLER - Actions & Minutes

Action Date	Action Text	Disposition	Hearing Type
12/31/2050	CASE DESIGNATION: NOT DEATH PENALTY
07/30/2024 10:00 AM DEPT. 51	JURY TRIAL IN-PROGRESS	ACTIVE
07/29/2024	HEARING SET 07/29/2024 AT 8:30 FOR HM IS VACATED.
07/29/2024	STIPULATION RE JURY SEPARATION AND DELIBERATIONS, PRESENCE OF JURY FILED [CR035]
07/29/2024	TRIAL BRIEF AND MOTIONS IN LIMINE FILED.
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	HEARING ON MOTION RE: TO ADMIT DEFENDANTS EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS	VACATED
07/29/2024 8:30 AM DEPT. 51	JURY TRIAL	DISPOSED

Riverside Public Access 5.7.27

 

[Niner]

I just posted on Aranda's FB page to see if anyone there knows what is going on....