GUILTY CA - Classic (Orson West, 3) & Cincere (Orrin West, 4), still missing, Calif. City, *Mistrial on counts 4 & 5)* 21 Dec 2020 #8

[PommyMommy]

Dang...

JUL 12, 2023

Sentencing postponed for West couple in connection with Orrin and Orson West deaths

UPDATE (8:40 A.M.): The new sentencing date is now scheduled for September 13 at 8:30 a.m.---------Trezell, 35, and Jacqueline West, 32, the couple found guilty

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Trezell, 35, and Jacqueline West, 32, the couple found guilty of five of the seven counts in connection to the deaths of Orrin and Orson West, must wait for their sentencing following a postponement, according to court officials.

The couple was scheduled for sentencing on July 13.

Sentencing for parents convicted of murdering adoptive toddler Orrin West to be postponed, court says

The sentencing for adoptive parents who were convicted of killing their 4-year-old adoptive son Orrin, but jurors couldn't decide if they killed his brother Orson, won't happen Thursday and will

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It's unclear why the sentencing was postponed. An email from Kern County Superior Court said an attorney requested the continuance, but didn't specify if it was a prosecutor or defense attorney. It declined to say who requested rescheduling the hearing or why because a gag order limits them from commenting.

Judge Charles Brehmer, who presided over the criminal trial, could discuss the reason behind the delay during a hearing on Thursday.

 

[Knox]

Well what the heck is this about?

 

[PommyMommy]

Well what the heck is this about?

I think we'll have to wait until tomorrow morning to find out. I was hoping KGET had a little more info, but nope...

WHERE ARE THE BOYS: Sentencing to be postponed for Trezell, Jacqueline West

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The sentencing of Trezell and Jacqueline West, found guilty of charges including second-degree murder after their two youngest adopted sons disappeared in 2020, w…

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The reason for the postponement may be discussed and another sentencing date set Thursday morning.

Sentencing postponements are a common occurrence and can be requested due to attorney unavailability or additional time needed to file motions, among other reasons.

 

[mickey2942]

Just lock them both up, throw away the key. And absolutely, terminate rights to their children, forever. Those poor kids. At least they have an opportunity to heal.

 

[cuffem]

Would anything be streamed today?

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 13, 2023

Sentencing postponed to September for couple convicted in disappearance of 2 boys

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The sentencing of a couple facing life terms in prison for the disappearance of their two youngest adopted sons has been postponed to September following a brief …

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The sentencing of a couple facing life terms in prison for the disappearance of their two youngest adopted sons has been postponed to September following a brief hearing Thursday morning.

Trezell West, 36, and Jacqueline West, 33, will return to court Sept. 13 for sentencing. Defense counsel requested the postponement to prepare “necessary paperwork.”

 

[cuffem]

JUL 13, 2023

Sentencing postponed to September for couple convicted in disappearance of 2 boys

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The sentencing of a couple facing life terms in prison for the disappearance of their two youngest adopted sons has been postponed to September following a brief …

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The sentencing of a couple facing life terms in prison for the disappearance of their two youngest adopted sons has been postponed to September following a brief hearing Thursday morning.

Trezell West, 36, and Jacqueline West, 33, will return to court Sept. 13 for sentencing. Defense counsel requested the postponement to prepare “necessary paperwork.”

Thank you! Pommy.
See you Sept. 13th.

 

[PommyMommy]

From KGET's twitter

https://twitter.com/KGETnews

A number of media and members of the public have gathered outside Department 4 of Kern County Superior Court for the postponement of the sentencing of Trezell and Jacqueline West, convicted of multiple charges in the disappearance of their 2 youngest adopted sons. #WestsTrial
8:18 AM · Jul 13, 2023

It's unclear why the sentencing may be postponed, but there may be discussion when the hearing begins at 8:30. Trezell is represented by Timothy Hennessy, Jacqueline by Alekxia Torres Stallings, and the prosecutor is Eric Smith. #WestsTrial

Judge Charles R. Brehmer heard the trial and is expected to set a new sentencing date, which could be weeks or longer. #WestsTrial

Court officials on Wednesday said the sentencing would be postponed. The Wests were found guilty in May following a weeks-long trial. They were found guilty in the death of Orrin West, 4, and of child cruelty against Orson West, 3. #WestsTrial

The Wests face 15 years to life, but prosecution could decide to retry them on charges on which the jury failed to reach the verdict, adding decades more to their sentence if found guilty. The prosecution may announce today whether they will retry the hung charges. #WestsTrial

The Wests reported the boys missing in December 2020, but prosecutors say the boys were killed three months earlier. #WestsTrial

All attorneys have now arrived. #WestsTrial

The public and media have been let in. The attorneys and judge are in the back. There may not be any discussion in public -- the bailiff has said this will be a quick hearing. #WestsTrial

The judge and attorneys are here and hearing has begun. #WestsTrial

The request is by the defense to continue sentencing to prepare necessary paperwork for sentencing, the judge said. The new date will be Sept. 13. #WestsTrial

Brehmer set the new date, said the probation report for each defendant has been received by the court and everyone will return at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13 for sentencing. #WestsTrial

The hearing is over. #WEstsTrial
8:34 AM · Jul 13, 2023

 

[PommyMommy]

JULY 13, 2023

West Trial Update: Sentencing postponed until September

According to Judge Brehmer of Kern Superior Court, the defense attorneys have asked for a continuance on sentencing for Trezell and Jacqueline West in order to "prepare necessary paperwork."

www.turnto23.com

[...]

Supporters and biological family members of the West boys (born Classic and Cincere Pettus), shared their thoughts about the sentencing postponement outside the Kern County Superior Courthouse.

"Frustration, but it's on God's timing. We're going to keep our faith," said Rosanna Willis.

[...]

"We're praying that they at least have the heart to tell us where these bodies are. That's our whole thing," said Stevenson. "Yeah, you're locked up, but we still don't have closure. The mom, the family, the dad, they still don't have closure because we don't know where their bodies are. That's important, too, to us."

[...]

 

[iamshadow21]

JULY 13, 2023

West Trial Update: Sentencing postponed until September

According to Judge Brehmer of Kern Superior Court, the defense attorneys have asked for a continuance on sentencing for Trezell and Jacqueline West in order to "prepare necessary paperwork."

www.turnto23.com

[...]

Supporters and biological family members of the West boys (born Classic and Cincere Pettus), shared their thoughts about the sentencing postponement outside the Kern County Superior Courthouse.

"Frustration, but it's on God's timing. We're going to keep our faith," said Rosanna Willis.

[...]

"We're praying that they at least have the heart to tell us where these bodies are. That's our whole thing," said Stevenson. "Yeah, you're locked up, but we still don't have closure. The mom, the family, the dad, they still don't have closure because we don't know where their bodies are. That's important, too, to us."

[...]

Oh, honey, those sweet boys are more than likely in the garbage. I'm so sorry, even if they did tell, it's unlikely you're ever going to get that closure you want by burying them with dignity.

I hope someone helps the family buy a plot or a park bench or something, somewhere they can go to reflect and leave flowers, if that's what they need. The boys won't ever have a traditional gravesite, IMO.

MOO

 

[Knox]

JULY 13, 2023

West Trial Update: Sentencing postponed until September

According to Judge Brehmer of Kern Superior Court, the defense attorneys have asked for a continuance on sentencing for Trezell and Jacqueline West in order to "prepare necessary paperwork."

www.turnto23.com

[...]

Supporters and biological family members of the West boys (born Classic and Cincere Pettus), shared their thoughts about the sentencing postponement outside the Kern County Superior Courthouse.

"Frustration, but it's on God's timing. We're going to keep our faith," said Rosanna Willis.

[...]

"We're praying that they at least have the heart to tell us where these bodies are. That's our whole thing," said Stevenson. "Yeah, you're locked up, but we still don't have closure. The mom, the family, the dad, they still don't have closure because we don't know where their bodies are. That's important, too, to us."

[...]

Still hoping along with Rosanna, that the sentencing delay is related to one of them "talking" ... it's not impossible is it?

 

[PommyMommy]

Still hoping along with Rosanna, that the sentencing delay is related to one of them "talking" ... it's not impossible is it?

No, but unlikely IMO. I will remain hopeful right along with you, though! MOO

 

[DFWNF]

No, but unlikely IMO. I will remain hopeful right along with you, though! MOO

Me too.

 

[TheLoadedGoat]

September 13th is the day of sentencing and hopefully justice for these precious boys.

 

[mickey2942]

Still hoping along with Rosanna, that the sentencing delay is related to one of them "talking" ... it's not impossible is it?

MOO, too little, too late. The time to talk and make a deal was BEFORE the trial. Not after being convicted of murdering a child.

I still want the answers of why the Wests got these boys so fast, and were able to adopt them, when it appeared that they did not work, and already had four children to care for...doesn't seem like a good placement for two young toddlers with special needs.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

It was a nightmare placement for the boys.

But ideally two little children with a lot of needs would be with a stay-at-home or part-time employed parent. But a loving patient one, who would actually bond with them and actually taken them to various therapies and appointments, etc.

Maybe somewhere along the line someone hoped this family would be that for them?
But JW and TW weren't properly vetted, and the adoptions were much too fast, and there wasn't enough follow-up and no one made sure their needs were being taken care of at all.

 

[Knox]

For the second time this year, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kern County Department of Human Services and the California Department of Social Services by the biological family of Orrin and Orson West after they claim social workers negligently placed both boys with their adoptive parents.

It's a decision that an attorney vows to appeal, he told The Californian on Tuesday.

Orrin and Orson West's biological mother, Ryan Dean, biological grandmother, Dana Moorer, and biological grandfather, Leif Dean, sought $100 million in their second attempt to hold accountable those they say violated their civil rights by removing Orrin, 4, and Orson, 3 from their custody, which led to their wrongful death.

Judge John A. Mendez of the Eastern District Court dismissed the federal lawsuit seeking $100 million on Aug. 24, after also tossing out the biological family's first complaint seeking $40 million in January. Allegations were dismissed against defendants Dena Murphy, the director of KCDHS at the time, Kim Johnson, the director of CDSS, and Anna Zavala-Garza, a local social worker.

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit filed by Cal City brothers' biological family for 2nd time; attorney vows to appeal

For the second time this year, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kern County Department of Human Services and the California Department of Social Services by the

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[nyvictoria]

For the second time this year, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kern County Department of Human Services and the California Department of Social Services by the biological family of Orrin and Orson West after they claim social workers negligently placed both boys with their adoptive parents.

It's a decision that an attorney vows to appeal, he told The Californian on Tuesday.

Orrin and Orson West's biological mother, Ryan Dean, biological grandmother, Dana Moorer, and biological grandfather, Leif Dean, sought $100 million in their second attempt to hold accountable those they say violated their civil rights by removing Orrin, 4, and Orson, 3 from their custody, which led to their wrongful death.

Judge John A. Mendez of the Eastern District Court dismissed the federal lawsuit seeking $100 million on Aug. 24, after also tossing out the biological family's first complaint seeking $40 million in January. Allegations were dismissed against defendants Dena Murphy, the director of KCDHS at the time, Kim Johnson, the director of CDSS, and Anna Zavala-Garza, a local social worker.

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit filed by Cal City brothers' biological family for 2nd time; attorney vows to appeal

For the second time this year, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kern County Department of Human Services and the California Department of Social Services by the

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The DSS workers in Kern County really need to be held accountable. This same department aided and abetted abuse in the Gabriel Fernandez case, as well. Little Gabriel was subjected to long-term, very obvious abuse and a horrific murder. That case was also dismissed.

 

[mickey2942]

The DSS workers in Kern County really need to be held accountable. This same department aided and abetted abuse in the Gabriel Fernandez case, as well. Little Gabriel was subjected to long-term, very obvious abuse and a horrific murder. That case was also dismissed.

I knew at the beginning of this case that there was a pile of something wrong in this case. But it looks to me like the judge is more about protecting the system than actually holding anyone accountable.

So many of these cases with adopted children dead, we hardly ever see the "rest of the story". The Nubia Barahona case, I have been following since 2011, her killer has yet to even go to trial.

 

[nyvictoria]

I knew at the beginning of this case that there was a pile of something wrong in this case. But it looks to me like the judge is more about protecting the system than actually holding anyone accountable.

So many of these cases with adopted children dead, we hardly ever see the "rest of the story". The Nubia Barahona case, I have been following since 2011, her killer has yet to even go to trial.

With judges reluctant to allow civil action to go forward, perhaps it’s time to start holding blatantly negligent case workers accountable criminally.

There are many dedicated case workers out there who are trying their best to do their jobs in a system that’s badly broken. FGS there are children’s lives at stake and something needs to change.