CO - Edward Hayes, 10 mos, disciplined like a dog by mom’s boyfriend, Canon City, 21 May 2023 *arrest*

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nope, still following, just hasn't been much info out there so we are left with your court docket updates being the bulk of the posts. I hate when after the initial headlines, the press is off to to the next big shocking headline case and so we don't hear anything from them again.
 
Okay - good to know you two are following this case besides me! :)

Looks like Crawford's trial is next - but I will keep an eye out to see if she has another hearing before than.

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
7/9/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/10/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/11/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/12/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/15/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/16/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/17/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/18/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

7/19/24
8:00 AM 1D CRAWFORD, BROOK Jury Trial D222023CR203 Fremont County Courtroom 202

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search
 
Oops - looks like Crawford's charges were dismissed.... :(


April 24, 2024
Charges filed against the mother of a 10-month-old baby who died after being in the care of her boyfriend were dismissed through a written order Tuesday. Still, the presiding judge stayed the issuance of the order for 14 days to allow the prosecution to appeal this decision if they chose to do so.

Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens said she does intend to appeal the order.
[.....]
Crawford’s initial felony charge of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury was dismissed in August for lack of probable cause. Her other charges stemming from this case were moved to county court as Class 1 misdemeanors: child abuse and cruelty to animals/neglect. These charges are punishable by a sentence of up to 364 days in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
In his order granting the motion for dismissal, Judge Thomas Flesher states the court cannot find any legitimate reason for Stanley to make those statements.

In August, Thom LeDoux, the attorney representing Crawford, 21, filed a motion to dismiss her case based on “outrageous government conduct” by 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley. The motion claims Stanley’s comments made in an Aug. 1 television interview with KRDO Channel 13 regarding the case were highly prejudicial.

The prosecution opposed the dismissal of the charges and argued that while Stanley’s statements “certainly do not reflect her best judgment, they do not rise to the level of outrageous government conduct.”
[.....]
Flesher's order states that based upon the circumstance of Crawford's case, Stanley’s statements and conduct violated fundamental fairness, in that it violated the defendant’s due process right to receive a fair trial before an impartial jury in the community wherein she resides.
[.....]
Because the judge's order was issued with a 14-day stay, the tentatively set two-week trial is still set to begin July 9 and Crawford was ordered to continue to abide by her bond conditions.

The next court date is set for July 1.
 
The court site does not show 7/1/24 court date for Crawford - just the trial day 7/9/24.

And for Jacobs I did have a motions hearing for 5/29 & 5/30 - but that has disappeared from the court site and show next jury trial on 7/15/24.

So... I do not know "what" is going on with these cases - have found nothing current...

If anyone else can find anything - it would be great!
 
Well - .... no words...


May 31, 2024

Less than one week after the first anniversary marking the death of 10-month-old Edward Hayes, the first-degree murder case against his last known caretaker has been dismissed.

The order granting the motion to dismiss was filed Wednesday evening by Fremont County District Court Judge Kaitlin Turner.

William Jacobs, 22, was the last person to care for his live-in girlfriend’s baby who died after being discovered unresponsive in a Cañon City motel room where Jacobs lived with the baby and his mother, Brook Crawford, 21.
[.....]
During a continued motion hearing for Jacobs on March 22, Taufer contended that Stanley’s comments were an attempt "to weaponize the press against Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Crawford." Taufer stated that Stanley made the comments intentionally, willingly and knowingly. The intent of the interview, he said, was to sway public opinion and poison the jury pool.

A similar motion filed in August by Crawford's attorney, Thom LeDoux, claims Stanley's comments in that same televised interview were "highly prejudicial."
[.....]
Crawford’s motion to dismiss the charges against her, based on Stanley’s outrageous government conduct, was granted in April. That order is pending review before the Colorado Court of Appeals.[.....]
Jacobs was released from jail on a personal recognizance bond on April 9. Before the bond hearing, Crawford submitted a handwritten letter to Turner stating that if she granted release on a PR bond, he would be able to stay with her at her home.
 
Well - .... no words...


May 31, 2024

Less than one week after the first anniversary marking the death of 10-month-old Edward Hayes, the first-degree murder case against his last known caretaker has been dismissed.

The order granting the motion to dismiss was filed Wednesday evening by Fremont County District Court Judge Kaitlin Turner.

William Jacobs, 22, was the last person to care for his live-in girlfriend’s baby who died after being discovered unresponsive in a Cañon City motel room where Jacobs lived with the baby and his mother, Brook Crawford, 21.
[.....]
During a continued motion hearing for Jacobs on March 22, Taufer contended that Stanley’s comments were an attempt "to weaponize the press against Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Crawford." Taufer stated that Stanley made the comments intentionally, willingly and knowingly. The intent of the interview, he said, was to sway public opinion and poison the jury pool.

A similar motion filed in August by Crawford's attorney, Thom LeDoux, claims Stanley's comments in that same televised interview were "highly prejudicial."
[.....]
Crawford’s motion to dismiss the charges against her, based on Stanley’s outrageous government conduct, was granted in April. That order is pending review before the Colorado Court of Appeals.[.....]
Jacobs was released from jail on a personal recognizance bond on April 9. Before the bond hearing, Crawford submitted a handwritten letter to Turner stating that if she granted release on a PR bond, he would be able to stay with her at her home.
They're going to have another baby, and that one is going to die, too. It was so avoidable. And now it's pretty much a certainty.

MOO
 

A 15 page Order by Judge Kaitlin Turner dismissing murder charges against baby killer Jacobs is completely silent about the horrific death of 10 month old Edward Hayes, son of Jacobs girlfriend.

The order is also silent on baby Edward's cause of death -- blunt force trauma-- after Jacobs confessed to slamming the baby's head against a door frame, trying to make him vomit.

Silent about Jacobs biting his arms when playing with him.

Silent about the baby killer throwing baby Edward on the bed to discipline a 10 month old -- similar to how he disciplines his dog.

But it's a damn good hit piece on DA Stanley who spoke the truth about the killing couple.

And I have no doubt the outrageous comments by Stanley about the couple are untrue-- given neither of them have ever sought to have the recorded statements removed by KRDO.

Seems to me the statements not as offensive as the trial court judge would like us to believe.

And never should a baby killer be set free in the name of "outrageous government conduct" -- especially given how following the KRDO release of Stanley's comments, Chief Judge Murphy immediately requested Jacobs case moved to another part of the state but for some reason, Turner kept him in her own court.

Voters should not forget Judges who abuse their discretion when ruling baby killers should be set free over outrageous but truthful comments expressed. MOO :mad:
 
Monday, July 1st:
*Hearing (@ 4pm MT) - CO - Edward Hayes (10 mos.) disciplined like a dog by mom’s boyfriend, was found unconscious at Motel 6. The child was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs, May 21, 2023 & died on May 23, 2023, Cañon City - *Brook N. Crawford (20/now 21) arrested (6/13/23) & formally charged (6/28/23) & arraigned (1/23/24) with child abuse (F3) (This charge was dismissed on 8/28/23), child abuse (Class 1 misdemeanor) & cruelty to animals/neglect. Plead not guilty. She was released on a personal recognizance bond by the Court.
Trial set to begin on 7/9/24 (thru 7/19/24)
District Court Judge Thomas Flesher presiding. Asst. DA Wendy Owens. Defense attorney Thom LeDoux.

Court info from 6/13/23 thru 3/18/24 reference post #97 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-canon-city-21-may-2023-arrest.679072/page-5

4//15/24 Update: Setting hearing was rescheduled on 4/23/24 @ 1:30pm. 4/23/24 Update: Charges filed against Crawford were dismissed through a written order Tuesday. Still, the presiding judge stayed the issuance of the order for 14 days to allow the prosecution to appeal this decision if they chose to do so. Deputy DA Wendy Owens said she does intend to appeal the order. Crawford’s initial felony charge of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury was dismissed in August, 2023 for lack of probable cause. Her other charges stemming from this case were moved to County court as Class 1 misdemeanors: child abuse & cruelty to animals/neglect. These charges are punishable by a sentence of up to 364 days in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. In August, Thom LeDoux, the attorney representing Crawford, filed a motion to dismiss her case based on “outrageous government conduct” by 11th Judicial DA Linda Stanley. The motion claims Stanley’s comments made in an Aug. 1, 2023 television interview with KRDO Channel 13 regarding the case were highly prejudicial. The prosecution opposed the dismissal of the charges & argued that while Stanley’s statements “certainly do not reflect her best judgment, they do not rise to the level of outrageous government conduct.” In his order granting the motion for dismissal, Judge Thomas Flesher states the court cannot find any legitimate reason for Stanley to make those statements. Flesher's order states that based upon the circumstance of Crawford's case, Stanley’s statements & conduct violated fundamental fairness, in that it violated the defendant’s due process right to receive a fair trial before an impartial jury in the community wherein she resides. Because the judge's order was issued with a 14-day stay, the tentatively set two-week trial is still set to begin 7/9/24 & Crawford was ordered to continue to abide by her bond conditions. The next court date is set for 7/1/24 @ 4pm, Defendant not required to attend.
*William Jacobs (21/now 22) – Case was dismissed on 5/29/24.
 

July 12, 2024

Less than six weeks after his murder case was dismissed, William Jacobs has been arrested on unrelated charges of second-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer.

Jacobs, 22, was booked into the Fremont County Detention Center early Wednesday morning.

His dismissed case, which is currently being appealed, involves the death of 10-month-old Edward Hayes on May 23, 2023. Jacobs was charged with first-degree murder as he was the last known caretaker for the baby. Jacobs was living with the baby’s mother, 21-year-old Brook Crawford, at Motel 6 where she was living with her baby and working in the front office.

During his advisement hearing Wednesday, Magistrate Claire Colette LeBeau reviewed the probable cause affidavit, which alleges that the victim, 63-year-old David Farr, saw Jacobs put Crawford in a chokehold. Hence, he confronted Jacobs and asked him to leave. Jacobs then allegedly attacked Farr and began punching him in the face. Once Farr hit the ground, Jacobs allegedly kicked him, fracturing his face, constituting serious bodily injury.
[.....]
She stated concern for community safety and victim safety should Jacobs be released. She asked for a $25,000 cash-only bond.

“Mr. Farr was not able to be here today because he is in Pueblo seeing an ophthalmologist for the injury to his eye caused by Jacobs,” Owens said.

Jacobs’ public defender, Daniel Zettler, asked for a personal recognizance bond, stating that his client has been in the area for eight years, he is presumed innocent and he intends to raise a self-defense argument and assert that he was assaulted and defended himself.

LeBeau set bond at $10,000 cash surety and ordered him to comply with the protection order against Farr.
 
Date: 7/17/2024 Time: 8:30 AM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Compliance Hrg DV Relinquish
Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201

Date: 7/17/2024 Time: 8:30 AM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Rtrn Filing of Charges
Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201


link: Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch


and for Crawford - she has not appeared in the docket site since her last hearing on July 1st - and of course there are no current articles on her case. I am thinking her charges were probably dismissed as Jacobs were.

@Seattle1 - you are good at finding things - anything on Crawford's case? TIA if you can find something! :)
 
Date: 7/17/2024 Time: 8:30 AM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Compliance Hrg DV Relinquish
Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201

Date: 7/17/2024 Time: 8:30 AM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Rtrn Filing of Charges
Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201


link: Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch


and for Crawford - she has not appeared in the docket site since her last hearing on July 1st - and of course there are no current articles on her case. I am thinking her charges were probably dismissed as Jacobs were.

@Seattle1 - you are good at finding things - anything on Crawford's case? TIA if you can find something! :)

Brook Crawford was arrested June 2023 but her charges were dismissed by August. The Magistrate said there was insufficient evidence to proceed but I think the dismissal happened around the same time DA Stanley was recorded making disparaging comments about the baby killer's boyfriend (Jacobs).

To my knowledge, the case against Crawford involving the death of her baby is over and done but the DA's office is reportedly appealing the recent dismissal of the murder charge against Jacobs following his dismissal by Judge Kaitlin Turner (citing outrageous government conduct). I hope the appeal is successful given Jacobs barely made it 6 weeks since charges dismissed before assaulting Crawford and the person who came to her aid when the victim saw Jacobs chocking Crawford. IMO, sanctioning the DA should never include letting a baby killer walk! MOO


9/6/23

[..]

A Fremont County magistrate has ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to bind over a felony child abuse charge against the mother of a 10-month-old baby who died May 21 after he allegedly was abused by his caregiver.

Brook N. Crawford, 20, was arrested in June in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son, Edward Hayes, who died May 23 after he allegedly was abused by William Jacobs, 21, Crawford’s live-in boyfriend. Jacobs has formally been charged with first-degree murder.

Magistrate Colette LeBeau issued her order Aug. 28, dismissing Count 1, Child Abuse Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a Class 3 felony, in Crawford’s case.

[..]

The brief states that Crawford consciously disregarded the substantial risk that Edward would continue to suffer at Jacobs’ hands.

The defense’s brief submitted to the court Aug. 7 states that the DA’s inference that Crawford knew or was aware of a threat of injury to the life or health of her son is without evidentiary basis.

The brief states that the testimony during the preliminary hearing established that Crawford did not cause any injuries to the baby; that Crawford was at work May 21 when any injuries occurred to her son; that at the time of any such injuries, Edward was in the sole care of Jacobs; that any injuries sustained by Edward prior to May 21 were also caused by Jacobs; and that none of the injuries sustained by the baby prior to May 21 resulted in serious bodily injury or the subsequent death of the baby.

“The people did not present testimony at the preliminary hearing, and they do not argue in their brief that Ms. Crawford caused any injury to the life or health of the or that Ms. Crawford engaged in a continued pattern of conduct that resulted in malnourishment, lack of proper medical care, or cruel punishment resulting in serious bodily injury (SBI),” LeBeau’s order states.
 
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Seattle1 said:
Magistrate Colette LeBeau issued her order Aug. 28, dismissing Count 1, Child Abuse Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a Class 3 felony, in Crawford’s case.

Okay - I have that.

*Brook N. Crawford (20/now 21) arrested (6/13/23) & formally charged (6/28/23) & arraigned (1/23/24) with child abuse (F3) (This charge was dismissed on 8/28/23), child abuse (Class 1 misdemeanor) & cruelty to animals/neglect.

But then she has those other 2 charges when she was arraigned on 1/23/24. I guess they came to a decision to dismiss those 2 - because of the DA's words about Jacobs.
I shall go ahead & put her in my finished pile!

And Thanks for the additional info! :)
 
I do not know IF we need a new thread for this case - since Edward's is finished.... I will ask a mod.

Wednesday, July 17th:
*Compliance & Return Filing of Charges Hearing (@ 8:30am MT) - CO - David Farr (63) & Brook Crawford (20) were assaulted on July 11, 2024 in Cañon City. *William Jacobs (22) BF of Brook arrested & charged (7/11/24) with 2nd degree assault & obstructing a peace officer. $10K Cash Surety bond. Fremont County
7/11/24 Update: Less than six weeks after his murder case was dismissed, Jacobs has been arrested on unrelated charges of second-degree assault & obstructing a peace officer. Jacobs was booked into the Fremont County Detention Center early Wednesday morning, 7/11/24. During his advisement hearing Wednesday, Magistrate Claire Colette LeBeau reviewed the probable cause affidavit, which alleges that the victim, 63-year-old David Farr, saw Jacobs put Crawford in a chokehold. Hence, he confronted Jacobs & asked him to leave. Jacobs then allegedly attacked Farr & began punching him in the face. Once Farr hit the ground, Jacobs allegedly kicked him, fracturing his face, constituting serious bodily injury. Deputy DA Wendy Owens pointed out Jacobs’ three prior assault-related convictions including harassment in 2021; third-degree assault in 2021; and juvenile adjudication for second-degree assault on a correction officer while in custody in 2019. She said the case involving the first-degree murder was dismissed based on reasons not related to the merits of the matter. According to the affidavit, Farr reported to officers that he saw Jacobs with his hands or arms around Crawford’s throat, Owens said. “The only reason why there are no charges of domestic violence/strangulation regarding Ms. Crawford is that Ms. Crawford refused to make a statement to law enforcement,” Owens said. “Mr. Jacobs has a documented history of violent convictions & violent behavior.” She stated concern for community safety & victim safety should Jacobs be released. She asked for a $25K cash-only bond. “Mr. Farr was not able to be here today because he is in Pueblo seeing an ophthalmologist for the injury to his eye caused by Jacobs,” Owens said. Jacobs’ public defender, Daniel Zettler, asked for a personal recognizance bond, stating that his client has been in the area for eight years, he is presumed innocent & he intends to raise a self-defense argument & assert that he was assaulted & defended himself. Judge LeBeau set bond at $10K cash surety & ordered him to comply with the protection order against Farr. Next Compliance [re DV relinquish] & return filing of charges on 7/17/24 both @ 8:30am.
 
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William Jacobs, 22, bonded out of jail Tuesday evening after having been arrested July 10 on suspicion of second-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer. About an hour and a half after his release, he was arrested after he was discovered to have gone to 63-year-old David Farr’s house, who is the alleged victim. Showing up at the house violated the mandatory protection order and his bond.

“Mr. Jacobs has shown he can not comply, and will not comply, with this court’s orders,” Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens stated during Wednesday’s hearing. “That is a matter of community safety, that is a matter of public safety. It is a matter of flagrant disregard for this court’s orders.”
 
William Jacobs, 22, bonded out of jail Tuesday evening after having been arrested July 10 on suspicion of second-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer. About an hour and a half after his release, he was arrested after he was discovered to have gone to 63-year-old David Farr’s house, who is the alleged victim. Showing up at the house violated the mandatory protection order and his bond.

“Mr. Jacobs has shown he can not comply, and will not comply, with this court’s orders,” Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens stated during Wednesday’s hearing. “That is a matter of community safety, that is a matter of public safety. It is a matter of flagrant disregard for this court’s orders.”

Shaking my head.... this guy.... needs to stay in jail.
 
Shaking my head.... this guy.... needs to stay in jail.

Yes, indeed!

It's an absolute fright that any sitting Judge would think Jacobs was worthy of a free, get out of jail card, AND ALSO DISMISSAL HIS MURDER CHARGES-- as the sole remedy here after the DA spoke the truth about him to a slimy journalist. Judge Turner's obsession with punishing her one time political rival is clouding her duty to protect the public from this dangerous felon. MOO
 
Tuesday, July 23rd:
*Return Filing of Charges Hearing (@ 3pm MT) – CO - David Farr (63) & Brook Crawford (20) were assaulted on July 11, 2024 in Cañon City. *William Jacobs (22) BF of Brook arrested & charged (7/11/24) with 2nd degree assault & obstructing a peace officer. $10K Cash Surety bond. Released on bond (7/16/24) & violated his bond release by going over to victim Farr’s residence. Rearrested (7/16/24). Bond set @ $3K Cash Surety. Fremont County
Magistrate Claire Colette LeBeau presiding. Deputy DA Wendy Owens. Defense public defender Daniel Zettler.
Case & court info from 7/11/24 reference post #114 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-canon-city-21-may-2023-arrest.679072/page-6

7/11/24 Update: Next Compliance [re DV relinquish] & return filing of charges on 7/17/24 both @ 8:30am.
7/16/24 Update: Jacobs bonded out of jail Tuesday evening after having been arrested July 10 on suspicion of second-degree assault & obstructing a peace officer. About an hour & a half after his release, he was arrested after he was discovered to have gone to David Farr’s house, who is the alleged victim. Showing up at the house violated the mandatory protection order & his bond. “Mr. Jacobs has shown he can not comply, and will not comply, with this court’s orders,” Deputy District Attorney Wendy Owens stated during Wednesday’s hearing. “That is a matter of community safety, that is a matter of public safety. It is a matter of flagrant disregard for this court’s orders.” “The court can’t help but see there’s been a violation of bond conditions,” Magistrate Claire Colette LeBeau stated Wednesday. “It was violated as soon as he bonded out of custody.” Jacobs has requested to move to Nebraska to reside with his mother, but LeBeau said that will be addressed at his next hearing when she hears input from the victim. Jacobs’ public defender, Daniel Zettler, said his client intends to raise a self-defense argument & assert that he was assaulted & defended himself. LeBeau originally set bond in that case at $10K cash surety & ordered him to comply with the protection order against Farr. After Wednesday’s early morning arrest, LeBeau revoked that bond & set it at $3K cash only. A preliminary hearing & bond hearing is slated for 8/7/24. Jacobs also appeared in court Wednesday, 7/17/24 for the formal filing of charges in the July 9 assault case. He is charged with first-degree assault, a Class 3 felony; second-degree assault, a Class 4 felony; four counts of crime of violence – each a sentence enhancer; and obstructing a peace officer, a Class 2 misdemeanor. LeBeau set bond at $1K cash surety for violating the protection order & reminded Jacobs that he is prohibited from any contact with Farr. He returns for filing of charges in that case on 7/23/24.
 
Date: 8/7/2024 Time: 1:30 PM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Preliminary Hearing Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201

Date: 8/7/2024 Time: 1:30 PM
Name: JACOBS, WILLIAM Case Number: 2024CR251
Hearing Type: Hearing on Bond Location: Fremont County
Courtroom: 201


link: Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch
 

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