GUILTY DE - Madison Sparrow, 17, Newark, 2 October 2020 *arrest*

[moody_chicago]

What is the motive here? It seems like Madison wasn't "allowed" to be seeing, let alone dating this guy. Did her parents make her break things up, she did and he got mad? Or is there something else here? Where did they even meet? Was he still in high school or something like that?
I'm assuming Madison's friend is just a kid who thought that she/he wasn't doing anything wrong, and was just helping a friend seeing the boy she liked. It looks like that friend got scared and didn't want to get into trouble for helping her, but once it became clear that Madison was nowhere to be found and Noah S. was still accounted for, he/she came clean.

IMO, there’s two possibilities.
1) it’s possible he was abusive and she was stuck in his web. It’s a tale as old as time. Boy hurts girl, physically or emotionally, everyone tells her to stay away, he gaslights her, she goes back. Because she had been with someone during their time off, or there had been rumours of it etc, he is so possessive that he makes the plan.
2) She isn’t “allowed” to see him because he abused her. Everyone tells her not to be around him. She rejects him now, over and over. He decides they should meet up so he can get closure and she can say it to his face. He made the plan.

Either way, I’m so sick and *advertiser censored***** tired of these boys and men not being able to take NO for an answer. Going after their exes and killing them, I’m SO DONE with this garbage.
People of WS, if you have male children, PLEASE teach them about consent. Please teach them that no means no and that you don’t retaliate when you’re rejected. You. Leave. Women. Alone. They are not property or objects. They can change their minds at ANY time. We are so tired of being harassed for saying No. We are so tired of being followed to our cars. We are so tired of this crap.
For every woman who’s ever been yelled at for turning down a drink. For every woman who’s been called ugly and fat for not going on a second date. For every woman who’s been threatened after leaving her bf. For every woman who’s been killed by her jealous ex. PLEASE let’s raise a new generation of respectful men who know when to quit.

(if you can’t tell, this cause is close to my heart)

 

[Knox]

More than a month after 17-year-old Newark Charter High School junior Madison Sparrow was lured into a wooded area and beaten to death, a classmate has become the second person charged with her murder, prosecutors said.

Annika Stalczynski, 17, was arrested Monday after a New Castle County Grand Jury indicted her on one count of first-degree murder.

Stalczynski was also indicted on possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and conspiracy. Prosecutors said Stalczynski and 19-year-old Noah Sharp, Sparrow's ex-boyfriend, planned the murder together.

Sharp was charged with the same crimes as Stalczynski within a day of police of finding Sparrow's body.
Madison Sparrow murder: Classmate second person charged

 

[Knox]

My thoughts are with Madison's family

 

[moody_chicago]

Makes perfect sense to me (though it’s nonsense) why an unhinged boy would kill his ex. But what’s the girl got to do with it?
Was she his new gf who thought she was a problem bc Madison was still talking to him? Was she in love w the boy and figured “ya I’ll help you get rid of her”...was it jealousy? moo

 

[oviedo]

More than a month after 17-year-old Newark Charter High School junior Madison Sparrow was lured into a wooded area and beaten to death, a classmate has become the second person charged with her murder, prosecutors said.

Annika Stalczynski, 17, was arrested Monday after a New Castle County Grand Jury indicted her on one count of first-degree murder.

Stalczynski was also indicted on possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and conspiracy. Prosecutors said Stalczynski and 19-year-old Noah Sharp, Sparrow's ex-boyfriend, planned the murder together.

Sharp was charged with the same crimes as Stalczynski within a day of police of finding Sparrow's body.
Madison Sparrow murder: Classmate second person charged

Finally !

 

[Lusitana]

IMO, there’s two possibilities.
1) it’s possible he was abusive and she was stuck in his web. It’s a tale as old as time. Boy hurts girl, physically or emotionally, everyone tells her to stay away, he gaslights her, she goes back. Because she had been with someone during their time off, or there had been rumours of it etc, he is so possessive that he makes the plan.
2) She isn’t “allowed” to see him because he abused her. Everyone tells her not to be around him. She rejects him now, over and over. He decides they should meet up so he can get closure and she can say it to his face. He made the plan.

Either way, I’m so sick and *advertiser censored***** tired of these boys and men not being able to take NO for an answer. Going after their exes and killing them, I’m SO DONE with this garbage.
People of WS, if you have male children, PLEASE teach them about consent. Please teach them that no means no and that you don’t retaliate when you’re rejected. You. Leave. Women. Alone. They are not property or objects. They can change their minds at ANY time. We are so tired of being harassed for saying No. We are so tired of being followed to our cars. We are so tired of this crap.
For every woman who’s ever been yelled at for turning down a drink. For every woman who’s been called ugly and fat for not going on a second date. For every woman who’s been threatened after leaving her bf. For every woman who’s been killed by her jealous ex. PLEASE let’s raise a new generation of respectful men who know when to quit.

(if you can’t tell, this cause is close to my heart)

I agree, and they seem to be starting with this toxic, unhealthy and straight up violent behavior towards girls super early in life. Everyone has a responsibility of raising our kids the right way and of teaching them that people are allowed to not like them back and the World is NOT going to end. Rejection is part of life, in relationships, at work, at school, in sports. Deal with it. You don’t go crazy and kill your coach because he benched you, so why the heck are you going to harm or kill a girl that said no to you?

 

[moody_chicago]

I agree, and they seem to be starting with this toxic, unhealthy and straight up violent behavior towards girls super early in life. Everyone has a responsibility of raising our kids the right way and of teaching them that people are allowed to not like them back and the World is NOT going to end. Rejection is part of life, in relationships, at work, at school, in sports. Deal with it. You don’t go crazy and kill your coach because he benched you, so why the heck are you going to harm or kill a girl that said no to you?

Omg I’ve never even thought about the coach and bench thing. I’m gonna use that!
I work with kids and I’m all about teaching consent. Yesterday a 9 yo boy sent a girl a message declaring his love and he has...a tendency to rage and retaliate if kids don’t want to play with him, so the poor girl didn’t know how to let him down. Thank god I found out and could tell her it’s ALWAYS OK to say no. And tell him you HAVE TO take no for an answer and if I hear he’s bugging her, he’s gonna be in so much trouble. And she needs to tell an adult if she feels uncomfortable. I find that telling kids that touching people and persisting (stalking) etc can get you put in jail as an adult is probably the only thing that makes them stop.

 

[Lusitana]

Omg I’ve never even thought about the coach and bench thing. I’m gonna use that!
I work with kids and I’m all about teaching consent. Yesterday a 9 yo boy sent a girl a message declaring his love and he has...a tendency to rage and retaliate if kids don’t want to play with him, so the poor girl didn’t know how to let him down. Thank god I found out and could tell her it’s ALWAYS OK to say no. And tell him you HAVE TO take no for an answer and if I hear he’s bugging her, he’s gonna be in so much trouble. And she needs to tell an adult if she feels uncomfortable. I find that telling kids that touching people and persisting (stalking) etc can get you put in jail as an adult is probably the only thing that makes them stop.

To me, it's both scary having a girl that has a huge chance of being victimized but I also think it's scary to have a boy that might victimize someone. We really need to raise our girls and our boys the same way. Historically, girls are teached to be gentle and kind. Boys need to be teached that too. The good thing about social media is that boys and men are finally getting called out on their toxic and violent behaviour and are starting to understand that nobody is going to put up with that, so better fix it. And girls seem to be way more comfortable with advocating for themselves and others wich makes me SO happy. The thing is, we really have to teach kids how to be decent human beings and to treat people with respect. And yes, girls can and do victimize boys too, it goes both ways but statistically it happens way more often the other way around.
Madison is another sad case of this serious issue and this needs to stop, real consequences need to be brought to the people who do this. And I'm still baffled at the fact that a girl participated in this.

 

[borndem]

Oh, this is awful. What in the world. A lark? A bet? A game?

Del. Teen, 17, Was Allegedly Lured into Woods and Beaten to Death by Ex-Boyfriend and Classmate
Madison Sparrow's ex-boyfriend and her classmate are accused of murdering her

By Greg Hanlon
November 18, 2020 03:44 PM
A second suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a 17-year-old Delaware girl who police say was lured into the woods and beaten to death in early October.

Annika Stalczynski, 17, was arrested Monday after the death of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow, whose battered body was found Oct. 3 in a secluded, heavily wooded area of Newark, according to a release by the Delaware Attorney General's office.

Stalczynski's arrest followed the Oct. 5 arrest of Noah Sharp, 19, the victim's ex-boyfriend. Both suspects have been indicted on charges of first degree murder, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and first-degree conspiracy, the release states.
[...]
Sharp is being held on $1,021,000 cash bail. It was not immediately clear if he has entered a plea to the charges against him, and attorney information for him was not immediately available.
Stalczynski is being held in a juvenile detention center on the same amount of bail. It was not immediately clear if she has entered a plea or retained an attorney.
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More here:
Del. Teen, 17, Was Allegedly Lured into Woods and Beaten to Death by Ex-Boyfriend and Classmate

 

[borndem]

This is awful. I go to school with her. One of the "friends" that dropped her off was someone I knew. Super sketchy and upsetting.

That does sound upsetting. Worrisome.
I appreciate the helpful post. Having someone in or near the area can be such a big help.

Welcome to Websleuths,
Aeches !!​

 

[Knox]

Sweet memories of Madison at link~
Remembering Madison Sparrow

 

[borndem]

This info is a bit "late" now, but here is info on a gold alert, along with other alerts, in Delaware.


§ 8580 § 8581 § 8582 § 8583

TITLE 11

Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Law-Enforcement Administration
CHAPTER 85. State Bureau of Identification
Subchapter VII. Gold Alert Program for Certain Missing Persons
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TITLE 11 - CHAPTER 85. State Bureau of Identification - Subchapter VII. Gold Alert Program for Certain Missing Persons

 

[ilovewings]

I just saw this story for the first time--- i just knew WS would have it!! pretty horrible

 

[borndem]

I see there are tons of people in this thread that are local, know Madison or know someone that knew Madison. I would love to join a private message group to hear about what is being said about this case locally.

I, too, would like to join a private message group to know more about this sad case. I feel sure the people local to Madison's home and school have a lot to say about Madison and the things she accomplished both at school and elsewhere. Also hoping to get more details of the arrests and the info that led to their being arrested.
I am hoping her family at least has a measure of closure as to her disappearance. Now, however, they have found that the worst has happened to her, but at least suspect(s) are jailed and bond assigned.
Their sweet girl has flown up to rest in peace, and they are here to mourn and then to be thankful for having her for the too-short time that they did.

 

[evilwise]

To me, it's both scary having a girl that has a huge chance of being victimized but I also think it's scary to have a boy that might victimize someone. We really need to raise our girls and our boys the same way. Historically, girls are teached to be gentle and kind. Boys need to be teached that too. The good thing about social media is that boys and men are finally getting called out on their toxic and violent behaviour and are starting to understand that nobody is going to put up with that, so better fix it. And girls seem to be way more comfortable with advocating for themselves and others wich makes me SO happy. The thing is, we really have to teach kids how to be decent human beings and to treat people with respect. And yes, girls can and do victimize boys too, it goes both ways but statistically it happens way more often the other way around.
Madison is another sad case of this serious issue and this needs to stop, real consequences need to be brought to the people who do this. And I'm still baffled at the fact that a girl participated in this.

This may be an unpopular opinion but I think it's doing a huge disservice to raise boys and girls the same way. Males and females have profound, fundamental differences not just physically but also mentally hard wired through millions of years of evolution. I also think that women victimize men far, far more often than statistics show and finally these days with the much greater electronic record of what people say to one another we are only beginning to see the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the role women play in violent crime. I also think that this may very well be one such case considering the full litany of charges also laid out against Stalczynski. I too would be interested to be a part of any private conversation offering insight into the subtleties of these three people's relationship with one another and with their social group.

 

[Lusitana]

This may be an unpopular opinion but I think it's doing a huge disservice to raise boys and girls the same way. Males and females have profound, fundamental differences not just physically but also mentally hard wired through millions of years of evolution. I also think that women victimize men far, far more often than statistics show and finally these days with the much greater electronic record of what people say to one another we are only beginning to see the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the role women play in violent crime. I also think that this may very well be one such case considering the full litany of charges also laid out against Stalczynski. I too would be interested to be a part of any private conversation offering insight into the subtleties of these three people's relationship with one another and with their social group.

There is no private conversation as far as I know. I asked in the beginning because there were a lot of locals here and I wanted to know if the story the friend was telling made any sense, as we know now, it didn’t. Nobody ever added me to any private conversation so I’m not sure if anyone ever made one.

 

[JerseyGirl]

3 things to watch for as trial against suspect in Madison Sparrow's killing begins

The trial begins Monday morning for the death of the Newark teen on Oct. 2, 2020. Here's what you need to know about the case ahead of arguments.

www.delawareonline.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

A week into trial against suspect in Madison Sparrow's killing, here's what we've learned

While prosecutors have yet to conclude their case-in-chief, the jury has gotten some inkling as to why Sparrow was murdered.

www.delawareonline.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

DOJ secures guilty verdicts in Madison Sparrow murder case - State of Delaware News

Defendant’s murder conviction follows co-conspirator’s guilty plea The Department of Justice secured convictions on all counts, including 1st Degree Murder, against a Newark defendant charged with the killing of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday...

news.delaware.gov

 

[JerseyGirl]

The News Journal

www.delawareonline.com