Deceased/Not Found CO - Jepsy Amaga Kallungi, 26, Colorado Springs, 21 March 2019 *Guilty*

[Britbug1226]

At the preliminary trial the defense was trying to get the charges down to second degree, which was better sentence wise then the plea or first degree. The judge stated there was premeditation and denied it. So now his best bet would be that plea deal but the DA wants a plea deal to include remains. I hope he gives up where she is. The family just wants Jepsy home so they can honor her in their own ways. If no plea deal he does stand trial for first degree murder. No wavering on that which mom is very happy about.

https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-...in-first-degree-murder-case-of-jepsy-kallungi

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 31st:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 1:30pm MT) - CO - Jepsy Adlawan Amaga Kallungi (26) (Mom last spoke to her on March 20, 2019 & reported missing April 4, 2019 by her mother, Colorado Springs; still missing) - *Dane Oliver Kallungi (36 @ time of crime/38) husband. Warrant issued (6/1/21) & arrested (6/16/21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico & extradited on 6/28/21) & charged (6/17/21) with 1st degree murder. Held without bond.
Case & Court info from 6/18/21 to 2/22/22 reference post #312 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-springs-21-march-2019-arrest.436661/page-16
3/7/22 Update: Sounds like a plea deal is still on the table, but a final agreement has not been reached. The judge asked, “Are parties still in discussion?” Defense replied: “More or less.” Defense asked for a proof evident, presumption great hearing. A Proof Evident Hearing is scheduled for 4/15/22 @ 1:30pm.
4/15/22 Update: Evidence was presented in a preliminary hearing, including a recording of a phone call between Dane & his ex-wife Alaine where Dane discusses the murder & disappearance of Jepsy. At the end of the hearing, Judge Jessica Curtis ruled that the trial will move forward on 1st degree murder charges, rejecting the defense's argument that the evidence presented showed that it wasn't pre-meditated. Kalungi's next date in court will be his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, 5/31/22 1:30pm.

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1531751184586924034

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
8/26/22
1:30 PM 4Hr KALLUNGI, DANE Motions Hearing D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

9/19/22
1:30 PM 1Hr KALLUNGI, DANE Pre-Trial Readiness Conference D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/5/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/6/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/7/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/11/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/12/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/13/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

10/14/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S505 (South Tower)

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 26th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 1:30pm MT) - CO - Jepsy Adlawan Amaga Kallungi (26) (Mom last spoke to her on March 20, 2019 & reported missing April 4, 2019 by her mother, Colorado Springs; still missing) - *Dane Oliver Kallungi (36 @ time of crime/38) husband. Warrant issued (6/1/21) & arrested (6/16/21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico & extradited on 6/28/21) & charged (6/17/21) & arraigned (5/31/22) with 1st degree murder. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 10/5/22 (thru 10/14/22).
Case & Court info from 6/18/21 to 3/7/22 reference post #324 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-springs-21-march-2019-arrest.436661/page-17
4/15/22 Update: Evidence was presented in a preliminary hearing, including a recording of a phone call between Dane & his ex-wife Alaine where Dane discusses the murder & disappearance of Jepsy. At the end of the hearing, Judge Jessica Curtis ruled that the trial will move forward on 1st degree murder charges, rejecting the defense's argument that the evidence presented showed that it wasn't pre-meditated. Kalungi's next date in court will be his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, 5/31/22 1:30pm.
5/31/22 Update: Next motions hearing on 8/26/22, pretrial readiness hearing on 9/19/22 & trial set to begin on 10/5/22 thru 10/14/22.

 

[Niner]

Oops - looks like the motions hearing was cancelled...

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
9/19/22
1:30 PM 1Hr KALLUNGI, DANE Pre-Trial Readiness Conference D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

10/5/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

to

10/14/22
8:30 AM 1D KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)


link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[Cindizzi]

Mother of Jepsy Amaga Kallungi denied visa for the fourth time ahead of daughter's murder trial - KRDO

Over three years since Jepsy Amaga Kallungi went missing, her ex-husband Dane Kallungi is set to go on trial for her murder. October 5, he will be on trial for killing Kallungi, after an affidavit released in June 2021 revealed he confessed to his ex-wife that he killed Kallungi and hid her body.

krdo.com

[…]

Her mother Margie Amaga, a current resident of Hong Kong, is grieving from afar after she was informed that her fourth visa application to come to the United States was denied Wednesday night.

"Last night, she just bawled," said Britney Hartman, the owner of Justice Takes Flight. "She just cried. It just broke her heart that we've tried so many times, and she just keeps getting denied. All she wants to do is come here and help support her Jepsy."

Hartman connected with the family soon after Jepsy's disappearance, when Amaga reached out asking for help. Since that moment, Hartman has been in constant communication with Amaga, helping her with her visa applications and attending each court hearing.

"It just, it tears me up," said Hartman. "And then to know that there's this mom across the world who is just trying and fighting every day, not just to survive because her daughter was horrifically taken from her, but now she has to fight tooth and nail to just be able to go to her trial."

[…]

The pre-trial is scheduled for September 19, 2022, and the trial is scheduled for October 5, 2022.

 

[Niner]

Wonder why her visa keeps getting denied? Anyone know? Is it cause Hong Kong is now under China rule?

 

[Seattle1]

Wonder why her visa keeps getting denied? Anyone know? Is it cause Hong Kong is now under China rule?

According to the updated link:

She submitted three more applications this year but, was denied on the grounds that she couldn't prove she didn't have intent to flee to the United States permanently from Hong Kong.

Amber Blasingame, a Colorado Springs immigration attorney, says that is the most common reason for non-immigration visas to be denied.

"It could be something like the applicant has an immediate family member that lives in the United States, or maybe they previously overstayed a visit to the United States, or they don't show enough ties to their home country to prove that they are going to be returning to their home country," said Blasingame.

Mother of Jepsy Amaga Kallungi denied visa for the fourth time ahead of daughter's murder trial - KRDO

Over three years since Jepsy Amaga Kallungi went missing, her ex-husband Dane Kallungi is set to go on trial for her murder. October 5, he will be on trial for killing Kallungi, after an affidavit released in June 2021 revealed he confessed to his ex-wife that he killed Kallungi and hid her body.

krdo.com

 

[steeltowngirl]

Wonder why her visa keeps getting denied? Anyone know? Is it cause Hong Kong is now under China rule?

Could it have something to do with people leaving due to COVID restrictions? This was from Feb 2022, the article focuses on expats, but it describes the overall environment there.

Why many expats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's autonomy from China has eroded, and the city has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. And that's making it a difficult place to do business.

www.npr.org

 

[caradana]

She needs a visa app that specifically explains this trial and its dates, and she needs to explain in depth why she would go back to HK when it’s over (logically pointing to the fact that she has little to stay for after that). Happy to assist if anyone reading here is involved with her app prep. Clear case of writing for audience.

 

[Seattle1]

She needs a visa app that specifically explains this trial and its dates, and she needs to explain in depth why she would go back to HK when it’s over (logically pointing to the fact that she has little to stay for after that). Happy to assist if anyone reading here is involved with her app prep. Clear case of writing for audience.

That's a very generous offer @caradana. I suggest contacting the KRDO reporter here that can probably put you in contact with Ms. Hartman that reportedly has been helping the mother without success.

 

[Niner]

Monday, Sept. 19th:
*Pretrial Readiness Hearing (@ 1:30pm MT) - CO - Jepsy Adlawan Amaga Kallungi (26) (Mom last spoke to her on March 20, 2019 & reported missing April 4, 2019 by her mother, Colorado Springs; still missing) - *Dane Oliver Kallungi (36 @ time of crime/38) husband. Warrant issued (6/1/21) & arrested (6/16/21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico & extradited on 6/28/21) & charged (6/17/21) & arraigned (5/31/22) with 1st degree murder. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 10/5/22 (thru 10/14/22).
Case & Court info from 6/18/21 to 3/7/22 reference post #324 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-springs-21-march-2019-arrest.436661/page-17
4/15/22 Update: Evidence was presented in a preliminary hearing, including a recording of a phone call between Dane & his ex-wife Alaine where Dane discusses the murder & disappearance of Jepsy. At the end of the hearing, Judge Jessica Curtis ruled that the trial will move forward on 1st degree murder charges, rejecting the defense's argument that the evidence presented showed that it wasn't pre-meditated. Kalungi's next date in court will be his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, 5/31/22 1:30pm.
5/31/22 Update: Next motions hearing on 8/26/22, pretrial readiness hearing on 9/19/22 & trial set to begin on 10/5/22 thru 10/14/22. 8/26/22 Update: Motions hearing was cancelled, next pretrial readiness hearing on 9/19/22.

 

[Cindizzi]

Trial for Colorado Springs man accused of killing wife pushed to 2023​

It's been more than three years since Jepsy Kallungi, a Colorado Springs woman, disappeared.

And it seemed that her husband, Dane Kallungi, 39, would go to trial next month to face a charge of first-degree murder in connection with her strangulation death.

But on Monday afternoon, both the prosecution and the defense indicated that they were not ready for trial and asked Judge Jessica Curtis for a continuance.


Dane Kallungi's jury trial is now scheduled to begin Feb. 7 and is expected to last at least eight days.

Before his trial gets underway, Dane Kallungi will appear in Colorado's 4th Judicial District Court for a motions hearing on Jan. 6.

[…]

Trial for Colorado Springs man accused of killing wife pushed to 2023

It's been more than three years since Jepsy Kallungi, a Colorado Springs woman, disappeared.

gazette.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

Colorado Springs murder trial pushed out to for man accused of killing his wife in 2019

A man facing murder charges in his wife’s disappearance waived his right to a speedy trial in court Monday, pushing his new trial date out four months.

www.kktv.com

The trial is now scheduled for Feb. 7.

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
1/6/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Motions Hearing D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

1/17/23
1:30 PM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Pre-Trial Readiness Conference D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

2/7/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

thru

2/17/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search

 

[PawneeDew]

She needs a visa app that specifically explains this trial and its dates, and she needs to explain in depth why she would go back to HK when it’s over (logically pointing to the fact that she has little to stay for after that). Happy to assist if anyone reading here is involved with her app prep. Clear case of writing for audience.

Ms. Hartman has a FB page called 'Justice Takes Flight'. I admire Britney Hartman!

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 6th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 8:30am MT) - CO - Jepsy Adlawan Amaga Kallungi (26) (Mom last spoke to her on March 20, 2019 & reported missing April 4, 2019 by her mother, Colorado Springs; still missing) - *Dane Oliver Kallungi (36 @ time of crime/38/now 39) husband. Warrant issued (6/1/21) & arrested (6/16/21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico & extradited on 6/28/21) & charged (6/17/21) & arraigned (5/31/22) with 1st degree murder. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 10/5/22 continued on 2/7/23 (thru 2/17/23).
Case & Court info from 6/18/21 to 5/31/22 reference post #335 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...o-springs-21-march-2019-arrest.436661/page-17
8/26/22 Update: Motions hearing was cancelled, next pretrial readiness hearing on 9/19/22.
9/19/22 Update: Both the prosecution & the defense indicated that they were not ready for trial and asked Judge Jessica Curtis for a continuance. Trial continuance-granted. Kallungi waived his right to a speedy trial in court Monday, pushing his new trial date out four months. Next Motions hearing on 1/6/23 @ 8:30am, pretrial readiness conference on 1/17/23 @ 1:30pm & trial will now begin on 2/7/23 thru 2/17/23.

 

[Niner]

Date Len Appearance Name Hearing Type Case # Location Division
1/13/23
10:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Hearing D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

1/17/23
1:30 PM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Pre-Trial Readiness Conference D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

2/7/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)
to
2/17/23
8:30 AM 1Hr IN PERSON KALLUNGI, DANE Jury Trial D212021CR3418 El Paso County DIV 5-ROOM S501 (South Tower)

link: Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search