GUILTY IA - Breasia Terrell, 10, found deceased, Davenport, 10 July 2020 *arrest*

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Joe Friday said:
Dinkins has now requested a bench trail, the trial is now scheduled to start Thursday and will be moved back to Scott County since there will be no jury.

I'm surprised the judge even allowed this at the last minute. What a waste of everyone's time and the states money.

JMO
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Thanks for the article @JerseyGirl - just saw it this morning.

I too am surprised the Judge allowed this. This is a long time coming to trial!
 
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0358 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1B - DEATH CERTIFICATE OF JEROD BRINK
D0357 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1A - OBITUARY OF JEROD BRINK
D0356 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 9 - DVD-INTERVIEW
D0355 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 8 - INITIAL APPERANCE FECR415636
D0354 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 7 - PROOF/RETURN OF SERVICE
D0353 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 6 - ARREST WARRANT
D0352 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 5 - ORDER TO ISSUE ARREST WARRANT
D0351 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 4 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR KIDNAPPING CASE FECR415636
D0350 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 3 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR MURDER CASE FECR415636
D0349 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 2 - INITIAL APPERANCE FECR410702- SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION
CASE
D0348 EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION

D0347 ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBIT LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023

D0344 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 9 - DVD-INTERVIEW
D0343 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 8 - INITIAL APPERANCE FECR415636
D0342 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 7 - PROOF/RETURN OF SERVICE
D0341 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 6 - ARREST WARRANT
D0340 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 5 - ORDER TO ISSUE ARREST WARRANT
D0339 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 4 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR KIDNAPPING CASE FECR415636
D0338 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 3 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR MURDER CASE FECR415636
D0346 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1B - DEATH CERTIFICATE OF JEROD BRINK
D0345 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1A - OBITUARY OF JEROD BRINK
D0337 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 2 - INITIAL APPERANCE FECR410702- SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION
CASE
D0336 EXHIBIT - PROPOSED STATE OF IOWA 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: EX 1 - COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT FOR SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION

D0335 OTHER EVENT FRESE CHAD R 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: JURY TRIAL WAIVER

D0333 COURT REPORTER MEMORANDUM AND CERTIFICATE - WITH FEE LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; 8/8/23; BROWN; LATHAM

D0334 COURT REPORTER MEMORANDUM AND CERTIFICATE - WITH FEE LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023
Comments: PRETRIAL MOTIONS; 8/7/23; BROWN; LATHAM

D0332 ORDER FOR TRANSPORTATION LATHAM II HENRY WILLIAM 08/08/2023 08/08/2023 08/08/2023

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm
 
Joe Friday said:
Dinkins has now requested a bench trail, the trial is now scheduled to start Thursday and will be moved back to Scott County since there will be no jury.

I'm surprised the judge even allowed this at the last minute. What a waste of everyone's time and the states money.
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How is this possible? What a waste of resources, I’m FUMING!!!! Henry Dinkins needs to go away and never see the light of day.
 
Knox said:
How is this possible? What a waste of resources, I’m FUMING!!!! Henry Dinkins needs to go away and never see the light of day.
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I have no doubt Dinkins will never again see the light of day. To many coincidences for him to have not done it.

Hopefully waiving a jury trial at the last second just as jury selection was to begin pissed off the judge and will be just another little nail in Dinkins coffin.

JMO
 
Will the bench trial be televised?
 
Thursday, August 10th:
*Bench Trial set to begin (@ 9am ET) - IA - Breasia Terrell (10) (last seen E. 53rd & near Lorton Ave on July 10, 2020, Davenport; found March 22, 2021 by fishermen near 270th Ave in Dewitt in Clinton County. Id'd on March 31, 2021) - *Henry Earl Dinkins (48/now 51) arrested (5/5/21), charged (5/6/21) & arraigned (6/16/21) on 1st degree murder & 1st degree kidnapping. Plead not guilty. Held with no bond in the Clinton County jail.
Trial was set to begin on 8/8/23 but opted for Bench Trial set to begin on 8/10/23. Trial will be in Scott County.
Case & court info from 5/6/21 thru 8/7/23 reference post #898 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-davenport-10-july-2020-arrest.531556/page-45
8/8/23 Update: Pretrial motions filed; waiver of jury trial (D334 & D335). Exhibits 1-9-proposed (D336 thru D344) Complaint affidavit for sex offender violation. Initial appearance-sex offender violation. Obituary of Jerod Brink; death cert of Jerod Brink. Complaint affidavit for murder case. Complaint affidavit for kidnapping case. Order to issue arrest warrant. Arrest warrant; proof/return of service. Initial appearance & DVD-interview. Order (D347) for maintenance of exhibit. Exhibit 1-9 (D348 to D358) complaint affidavit for sex offender violation, initial appearance-sex offender violation case, complaint affidavit for murder case, complaint affidavit for kidnapping case, order to issue arrest warrant, arrest warrant, proof/return of service, initial appearance, DVD-interview, obituary of Jerod Brink & death certificate of Jerod Brink. Dinkins waived his right to a jury trial on Tuesday morning. Jury selection for the trial was expected to begin Tuesday morning in Linn County, but Dinkins is instead opting for a bench trial. That means the case is moving back to Scott County, where a judge will decide Dinkin’s fate. Bench trial begins on 8/10/23
 
Missing Girl Iowa

FILE - Aishia Lankford, mother of missing Breasia Terrell, 10, of Davenport, holds a sign during a march in her honor along 53rd Street, Nov. 14, 2020, in Davenport, Iowa.
wacotrib.com

Trial begins for man charged in killing of girl, 10, whose disappearance prompted monthslong search

The trial of an Iowa man charged in the killing of a 10-year-old Davenport girl is set to begin Thursday. The Quad-City Times reports Henry Dinkins opted for a trial
wacotrib.com wacotrib.com
 
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As I watch the trial, and see the defendant sitting so nonchalantly by his lawyer, I pray without a doubt that deep inside he is scared $h!tless. I hope he feels the gravity of the situation and knows he will be in prison for as long as he lives for what he's done.
 
Friday, August 11th:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am ET) - IA - Breasia Terrell (10) (last seen E. 53rd & near Lorton Ave on July 10, 2020, Davenport; found March 22, 2021 by fishermen near 270th Ave in Dewitt in Clinton County. Id'd on March 31, 2021) - *Henry Earl Dinkins (48/now 51) arrested (5/5/21), charged (5/6/21) & arraigned (6/16/21) on 1st degree murder & 1st degree kidnapping. Plead not guilty. Held with no bond in the Clinton County jail.
Bench Trial began on 8/10/23. Trial will be in Scott County.
Case & court info from 5/6/21 thru 8/8/23 reference post #909 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-davenport-10-july-2020-arrest.531556/page-46
8/10/23 Thursday, Bench Trial Day 1: The prosecution Scott County Attorney Kelly Cunningham delivered an opening statement. The defense reserved its right to present an opening statement.
State witnesses: Geoffrey Peiffer, a sergeant in the Davenport Police Dept. He was one of the officers who responded to the report that Breasia was missing. Mona Varela, an employee of the Davenport Police Dept. described taking the non-emergency call reporting Breaisa was missing on July 10, 2020 at 8:29 am. The call was placed by Aishia Lankford, who said that Dinkins told her that the child was missing & that he was on his way to the police station to report it. When Varela called Dinkins, he said he changed his mind & would not come in. She testified that she felt that nobody appeared concerned about the child. Crime scene analysts & technicians testified to bullets found at the crime scene & photos of Dinkins, Dinkins’ vehicle & shoe impressions at Credit Island in Davenport along the Mississippi River.
For more info see post #917 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-davenport-10-july-2020-arrest.531556/page-46
Bench trial continues on Friday, 8/11/23.
 
www.kwqc.com

Breasia’s brother: ‘I woke up and she was gone’

Testimony ended Friday with the Breasia Terrell’s brother saying he woke up in the middle of the night and his sister was nowhere to be found. Testimony began with the police sergeant who said evidence shows she didn’t run away. In between the defense began setting up avenues of reasonable doubt.
www.kwqc.com www.kwqc.com

Aug. 10, 2023
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Testimony ended Friday with Breasia Terrell’s brother saying he woke up in the middle of the night and his sister was nowhere to be found.

Testimony began with the police sergeant who said evidence shows she didn’t run away.
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In the summer of 2020, DL, then 7 years old, lived with Breasia and said they had a “great” relationship and were “very close.”

On July 9, Breasia and DL were visiting their maternal grandmother, Donita Gardner.
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DL and Breasia’s mom, Aishia Lankford dropped off clothes for the pair, including pajamas. The brother and sister met their mother in the parking lot, taking a moment to play with her dog.

When they went back inside the home, DL said they went back to their same spots: he was alone in the living room, and Breasia, Culberson and Dinkins were in the backroom.

Later that night both DL and Breasia took showers, but instead of changing into the pajamas their mother brought over, Dinkins gave the siblings large white shirts that fell to their knees.

Peiffer testified earlier in the day that Breasia’s remains were found with a 4XL white T-shirt.
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DL said when Dinkins came back later he was “a little weird” and went to the backroom closet to grab something and then left the apartment. He came back and left again and came back again. When leaving this time, DL went with him in the Impala.

That was the last piece of testimony before the judge adjourned the trial a little after 5 p.m.

Friday began with the continuation of Sgt. Geoffrey Peiffer’s testimony from Thursday.
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FBI agent Richard Fennern testified about using cellular data that was used to advance the investigation. With maps showing when and where Dinkins’ phone connected with cell towers in the area. One place he stopped was at the Walmart in Clinton, where he was shown buying a bottle of bleach.
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Testimony will continue Monday [8/14/23] at 9:30 a.m.



A lot more in article about testimony.
 
www.ourquadcities.com

Dinkins trial 2nd day: Suspect’s son testifies about who took Breasia Terrell

Late Friday afternoon, the son of a suspect in the 2020 death of a 10-year-old Davenport girl took the stand and said he thinks his father took Breasia Terrell. “D. L.” was with 51-year…
www.ourquadcities.com www.ourquadcities.com

Aug. 12, 2023
Late Friday afternoon, the son of a suspect in the 2020 death of a 10-year-old Davenport girl took the stand and said he thinks his father took Breasia Terrell.

“D. L.” was with 51-year-old suspect Henry Dinkins, D. L.’s half-sister Breasia Terrell, and Dinkins’ girlfriend Andrea Culberson the night Breasia disappeared in July of 2020, according to officials and D. L. He said he woke up to discover Dinkins and Breasia were gone.

D. L. is the son of Henry Dinkins and Aishia Lankford. Dinkins is not Breasia’s biological father. Aishia Lankford is Breasia’s mother.
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Dustin Garner, with the Davenport Fire Department, formerly a detective with Davenport Police Special Victims Unit, also took the stand on Friday.
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FBI Agent Richard Fennern, a member of the FBI Cellular Analysis Survey Team, took the stand mid-afternoon Friday. “For a cell phone to operate, it needs to connect to a cell tower,” he explained. A cell phone is “constantly scanning and communicating with the network,” he said. Investigators can use historical records to show where an individual was, he said. Fennern said he analyzed data on Dinkins’ phone, including incoming and outgoing calls.

Davenport Police Sgt. Geoffrey Peiffer also testified. “Mr. Dinkins was the last person to be with Breasia Terrell,” he said. “He was the custodial caregiver for her at this residence that night.”
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The trial is set to resume at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Scott County Court.
 
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