IA - Melody Hoffman, 20, kidnapped, murdered & dumped near lake, Apple Watch showed moment it stopped tracking her heartbeat, Marion, 18 Feb 2024

[Niner]

Trial set for two of three men charged with kidnapping, killing Marion woman

Trials for two of the three men accused of killing a Marion woman and dumping her body in the Amanas have now been delayed.

www.kcrg.com

April 26, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Trials for two of the three men accused of killing a Marion woman and dumping her body in the Amanas have now been delayed.
[.....]
Both Van Patten and Louisma waived their right to a speedy trial, enabling a judge to set a later court date. Van Patten’s trial is now set for August 26th and Louisma’s set to face trial on November 4th.

A third man, William Kimpton, 18, is also charged with conspiracy to commit a forcible felony. Prosecutors say he had bragged to others about a plan to kill someone but told investigators he “chickened out” of taking part in the murder.



A much lonnger article on the case.

Trials reset for two men charged in kidnapping, killing of Marion woman

Trials are reset for two men charged with kidnapping and killing Melody Hoffman, 20, of Marion, on Feb. 17. Dakota Van Patten, 18, of Cedar Rapids, will be tried Aug. 26, and McKinley Louisma, 23, of Hiawatha, will be tried tentatively Nov. 4, in Linn County District Court.

www.thegazette.com

April 26, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS — Two of the men charged in the kidnapping and killing of 20-year-old Marion woman in February are waiving their right to a speedy trial.

The trial date for Dakota Lyle Van Patten, 18, of Cedar Rapids, is set for Aug. 26 in Linn County District Court.

The trial for McKinley Louisma, 23, of Hiawatha, is tentatively set for Nov. 4. Previously, his trial had been set for May 28.
[.....]
During Louisma’s pretrial hearing, 6th Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros had a lengthy discussion about possible trial dates, with defense attorneys and prosecutors having conflicts.

There was also some concern about starting jury selection on Nov. 5 because it’s Election Day, and no one wanted to infringe on potential jurors having the opportunity to vote.

Jury selection could begin Nov. 4, or possibly the week before on Oct. 31, with testimony starting that same day.
[.....]
Kimpton’s trial is set for July 30.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 9th:
*Case Management Hearing (@ 2:30pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Logan William Michael Kimpton (18) arrested & charged (2/22/24) & arraigned (3/27/24) with conspiracy to commit forcible felony. $10K CASH only bond; released to DCS upon posting bond. Waived arraignment (3/27/24) & Plead not guilty.
Trial set to begin on 7/30/24.
Case & Court info from 2/18/24 thru 2/22/24 reference post #29 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...er-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-2
2/23/24: #06571-FECR153509: (D0002) Hearing for initial appearance-$10K cash only; released to DCS upon posting bond; Preliminary hearing next on 3/4/24 @ 8:30am. (D0003) Media coordinator's Notice-of request for expanded news.
3/5/24 Docket Update: #509 (D0005) Victim pecuniary damages statement filed by Nicholas George Maybanks. Pending CVAP.
3/13/24 Docket Update: #153509: (D0006) Application for counsel/financial statement filed by Kimpton. (D0007) Order appointing public defender by Casey Jones. 3/15/24: (D0008) Motion to withdraw counsel by Douglas Davis II. (D0009) Order appointing counsel at State expense by Russell Keast. (D0010) Motion to withdraw counsel by Jeffrey Michael Beatty.
3/18/24 Docket Update: #153509: (D0011) Order appointing counsel at State expense. (D0012) Appearance-Multi-case filings only. (D0013) Motion for reciprocal discovery filed by Nicholas G. Maybanks.
3/18/24 Docket update: #509: (D0011) Order appointing counsel at State's expense signed by Judge Chad A. Kepros. (D0012) Appearance by John William Bruzek-multi-case filings only. (D0013) Motion for reciprocal discovery filed by Nicholas Maybanks.
3/26/24 Docket update: #509: (D0014) Trial information filed by Justin A. Lightfoot. (D0015) Order for arraignment. Arraignment hearing on 4/4/24 @ 8:30am for conspiracy to commit forcible felony charge (#509). (D0016) Minutes of testimony.
3/27/24 Docket update: (D0017) Written arraignment & plea of not guilty entered by attorney John W. Bruzek. (D0018) Order setting trial by Judge Ian K. Thornhill. Next case management hearing on 5/9/24 @ 2:30pm & trial is set to begin on 7/30/24 @ 9am. (D0019) Other Order. Submission of trial & hearing exhibits.
4/9/24 Docket update: (D0020) Victim pecuniary damages statement filed by N. Maybanks; $7,709.50 fee. 5/6/24 Docket update: {D0022] Motion to extend deadlines.
*McKinley Louisma (23) – Case management hearing on 8/16/24. Trial set to begin on 10/31/24.
*Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) – Case management hearing on 6/21/24. Trial set to begin on 8/26/24.

 

[Niner]

Not finding anything on yesterday's hearing - maybe someone in the U.S. can do better. The court site does not give the next hearing date yet - just this update:

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0023 Motion MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 05/09/2024 05/09/2024 05/09/2024
Comments: FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT OF A JUDGE

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Dawnee1004]

Well, she can be reassured that it isn't because we don't care. I will never understand why some cases 'catch fire' with the press and here on the threads and others don't. I think for the threads, specifically, sometimes it's down to which members see the thread and choose to engage with it. Like any good conversation, it's about chemistry of the individual participants, to a degree, and that's very difficult to quantify or replicate. It certainly isn't because any victim of crime is more or less worthy of discussion.

I know, for myself, I'll be following Melody's case through the whole process, though I haven't said much until now on the thread itself, and I'm sure there are plenty of others watching, like I am.

We all want to see justice for Melody.

MOO

I think part of it is that she has already been found and everybody already knows who did it, you know? That is the kind of stuff we're usually trying to figure out.

 

[Niner]

No updates for Kimpton or Van Patten in the court site.

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0045 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 04/30/2024 04/30/2024 04/30/2024
Comments: DEADLINE EXTENDED

D0044 Waiver of Speedy Trial EIMERMANN JILL ANN 04/28/2024 04/29/2024 04/29/2024

D0043 Order Setting Trial KEPROS CHAD A 04/26/2024 04/26/2024 04/26/2024
Comments: CMC 08/16/2024 02:00 PM; JT 10/31/2024 09:00 AM

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0025 Other Order ANDERSON LARS G 05/10/2024 05/10/2024 05/10/2024
Comments: JUDGE KEPROS ASSIGNED

D0023 Motion MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 05/09/2024 05/09/2024 05/09/2024
Comments: FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT OF A JUDGE

D0024 Other Order SOSALLA ROBERT E 05/09/2024 05/10/2024 05/10/2024
Comments: CMC 11/14/2024 10:00 AM; JT 12/10/2024 09:00 AM

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Van Patten:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0040 Order setting hearing KEPROS CHAD A 06/07/2024 06/09/2024 06/09/2024
Comments: HRG 6/21/24 @ 1:30
COPY SENT TO DEFT IN JAIL 6/9/24

D0039 Other Event VANPATTEN DAKOTA LYLE 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 06/05/2024
Comments: LETTER FROM DEFT

D0038 Other Event VANPATTEN DAKOTA LYLE 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 06/05/2024
Comments: LETTER FROM DEFT

D0037 APPEARANCE - MULTI-CASE FILINGS ONLY SLAUGHTER MONICA CHARISSE 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 05/22/2024
Comments: OF APPEARANCE OF CO-COUNSEL


Kimpton:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0028 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 05/29/2024 05/29/2024 05/29/2024
Comments: RE: APPLICATION TO EXCEED FEE LIMITS

D0027 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 05/28/2024
Comments: TO EXCEED FEE GUIDLINES

D0026 APPEARANCE - MULTI-CASE FILINGS ONLY SLAUGHTER MONICA CHARISSE 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 05/22/2024
Comments: OF APPEARANCE OF CO-COUNSEL


Louisma:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0046 APPEARANCE - MULTI-CASE FILINGS ONLY SLAUGHTER MONICA CHARISSE 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 05/22/2024
Comments: OF APPEARANCE OF CO-COUNSEL

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

No docket updates for Louisma or Kimpton

Van Patten:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0041 Other Order 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 06/17/2024
Comments: HRG RESET 6/21/24 @ 2:30 [from 1:30pm]


link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 21st:
*Case Management Conference Hearing (@ 2:30pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake (Morgan Creek Park) in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) arrested (2/21/24), charged (2/22/24) & [written] arraigned (4/3/24) with 1st degree murder (with premeditation), 1st degree kidnapping & conspiracy to commit forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $20K Cash ONLY Bond.
Trial set to begin on 8/26/24.
Judge Chad Kepros presiding. Prosecutor Nicholas George Maybanks. Defense attorney Erin Michael Carr & Raya Dimitrova.
Case & court info from 1/27/24 thru 4/17/24 reference post #78 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...er-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-4
4/24/24: Docket update: [D0036] Order setting trial. Case management hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm & Jury trial is reset on 8/26/24. Next case management hearing on 4/25/24. Van Patten waived his right to a speedy trial enabling the Judge to set a later court ate. Trial is now set to begin on 8/26/24.
4/25/24 Update: Next case management conference hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm. 5/22/24 Docket update: (D0037) Multi-case filings only by Monica Charisse Slaughter. Appearance of co-counsel.
6/5/24 Docket update: (D0038) Letter from defendant. (D0039) Letter from defendant. 6/9/24: (D0040) Order setting hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm. Copy sent to defendant in jail. 6/17/24 Update: [D0041] Time for next hearing on 6/21/24 @ 2:30pm.
*McKinley Louisma (23) – Case management hearing on 8/16/24 & trial set to begin on 10/31/24.
*Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) – Case management hearing on 11/14/24. Trial set to begin on 12/10/24.

 

[Mother of angels]

Friday, June 21st:
*Case Management Conference Hearing (@ 2:30pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake (Morgan Creek Park) in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) arrested (2/21/24), charged (2/22/24) & [written] arraigned (4/3/24) with 1st degree murder (with premeditation), 1st degree kidnapping & conspiracy to commit forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $20K Cash ONLY Bond.
Trial set to begin on 8/26/24.
Judge Chad Kepros presiding. Prosecutor Nicholas George Maybanks. Defense attorney Erin Michael Carr & Raya Dimitrova.
Case & court info from 1/27/24 thru 4/17/24 reference post #78 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...er-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-4
4/24/24: Docket update: [D0036] Order setting trial. Case management hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm & Jury trial is reset on 8/26/24. Next case management hearing on 4/25/24. Van Patten waived his right to a speedy trial enabling the Judge to set a later court ate. Trial is now set to begin on 8/26/24.
4/25/24 Update: Next case management conference hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm. 5/22/24 Docket update: (D0037) Multi-case filings only by Monica Charisse Slaughter. Appearance of co-counsel.
6/5/24 Docket update: (D0038) Letter from defendant. (D0039) Letter from defendant. 6/9/24: (D0040) Order setting hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm. Copy sent to defendant in jail. 6/17/24 Update: [D0041] Time for next hearing on 6/21/24 @ 2:30pm.
*McKinley Louisma (23) – Case management hearing on 8/16/24 & trial set to begin on 10/31/24.
*Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) – Case management hearing on 11/14/24. Trial set to begin on 12/10/24.

*Dakota & McKinley's bonds are $2,500,000 cash/Surety. It was raised very early on.

 

[Niner]

*Dakota & McKinley's bonds are $2,500,000 cash/Surety. It was raised very early on.

Okay - I mis-read that! Thanks for the correction!

 

[Niner]

The only update - no next hearing date yet. And no updates on the other 2.

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0043 Order KEPROS CHAD A 06/21/2024 06/24/2024 06/24/2024
Comments: JT SHALL PROCEED AS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED [which is 8/26/24]

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Some docket updates:

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0049 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 07/12/2024

D0048 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 07/12/2024
Comments: COPIES TO JAIL

D0047 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 07/12/2024
Comments: GRANTING DEFT'S MOTION FOR DEPOSITIONS AT STATE EXPENSE

D0046 Other Application DIMITROVA RAYA 07/08/2024 07/08/2024 07/08/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSPORT

D0045 Other Application DIMITROVA RAYA 07/08/2024 07/08/2024 07/08/2024
Comments: FOR DEPOSITIONS AND SERVICE AT STATE EXPENSE

D0044 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/03/2024 07/03/2024 07/03/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

Not sure about this order for transport - as there is no date given on when... ??


Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0048 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 07/12/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0030 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 07/12/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


And on this "Return of Service" entry - need to pay a fee to see this.

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0060 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0057 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0056 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0059 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0055 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0053 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0058 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0052 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0054 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0051 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0050 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/19/2024 07/19/2024 07/19/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0067 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 07/22/2024 07/23/2024 07/23/2024 Comments: COPIES TO LCSO

D0066 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0063 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0062 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0058 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0060 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0065 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0057 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0064 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0059 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0061 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0056 Motion EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSPORT TO DEPOSITIONS

D0055 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/19/2024 07/19/2024 07/19/2024

D0052 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

D0054 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

D0050 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

D0051 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

D0049 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

D0053 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/18/2024 07/18/2024 07/18/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0041 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0036 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0033 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0034 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0032 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0035 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0037 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0038 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0039 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0040 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/22/2024 07/22/2024 07/22/2024

D0031 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/19/2024 07/19/2024 07/19/2024

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Docket update:

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0061 Motion for Continuance DIMITROVA RAYA 07/24/2024 07/24/2024 07/24/2024


link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action


No updates for Kimpton or Louisma

 

[Ladyotm]

I hadn't heard of Melody's story until today. Sending words of encouragement and strength to her family. And praying justice is served.

I'm still so mind blown how so many young people disregard life and see taking a life as some kind of trophy. How do these people find each other. And how can someone witness someone legitimately claiming they are going to kill a person and do nothing? I would have been to the cops so fast.

I hope these monsters get the max sentence and suffer horribly for the rest of their miserable lives.

Sleep on sweet Melody.

 

[Niner]

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0062 Order setting hearing KEPROS CHAD A 07/25/2024 07/25/2024 07/25/2024
Comments: HEARING 07/30/2024 01:15 PM; PROCEEDING SHALL BE HELD BY
PHONE


Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0043 Other Order THORNHILL IAN K 07/25/2024 07/25/2024 07/25/2024
Comments: RE: PRO SE FILING; COPY TO DEFT IN JAIL

D0042 Other Event KIMPTON LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL 07/24/2024 07/25/2024 07/25/2024
Comments: REQUEST FOR PRE TRIAL RELEASE


link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, July 30th:
*Hearing (@ 1:15pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake (Morgan Creek Park) in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) arrested (2/21/24), charged (2/22/24) & [written] arraigned (4/3/24) with 1st degree murder (with premeditation), 1st degree kidnapping & conspiracy to commit forcible felony. Plead not guilty. $2.5M Cash ONLY/Surety Bond. Linn County
Trial set to begin on 8/26/24.
Judge Chad Kepros presiding. Prosecutor Nicholas George Maybanks. Defense attorney Erin Michael Carr & Raya Dimitrova.
Case & court info from 1/27/24 thru 6/5/24 reference post #89 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...er-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-5
6/9/24 Docket update: (D0040) Order setting hearing on 6/21/24 @ 1:30pm. Copy sent to defendant in jail. 6/17/24 Update: [D0041] Time for next hearing on 6/21/24 @ 2:30pm. 6/21/24 Docket update: [D0042] Court reporter memorandum & certificate-with fee ($40).
6/24/24 Docket update: [D0043] Order by Judge Chad A. Kepros-Jury trial shall proceed as previously scheduled on 8/26/24. 7/3/24 Docket update: {D0044] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas G. Maybanks.
7/8/24 Docket updates: [D0045] Other application for deposition & service at State expense filed by Raya Dimitrova. [D0046] Other application for transport. 7/12/24: [D0047] Other granting defendant's motion for depositions at State expense by Judge Chad Kepros. [D0048] Order for transportation by Judge Kepros; copies to jail. [D0049] Return of service on subpoena filed by Nicholas Maybanks. 7/19/24 Docket update: [D0050] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas Maybanks. 7/22/24: [D0051 thru D0059] Return of Service on Subpoenas filed by Nicholas Maybanks. [D0060] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas Maybanks.
7/24/24 Docket update: [D0061] Motion for continuance filed by Raya Dimitrova. 7/25/24 Docket update: [D0062] Setting hearing on 7/30/24 @ 1:15pm held by phone.
*McKinley Louisma (23) – Case management hearing on 8/16/24 & trial set to begin on 10/31/24.
*Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) – Case management hearing on 11/14/24. Trial set to begin on 12/10/24.

 

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Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0066 Return of Service - Other LINN COUNTY SHERIFF 08/01/2024 08/02/2024 08/02/2024

D0065 Return of Service - Other LINN COUNTY SHERIFF 08/01/2024 08/02/2024 08/02/2024

D0064 Order setting hearing KEPROS CHAD A 07/31/2024 08/01/2024 08/01/2024
Comments: RESET JURY TRIAL 03/03/2025 09:00 AM

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

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New trial date set for Dakota Van Patten in Melody Hoffman murder case

LINN COUNTY, Iowa - - A new jury trial date is now set for one of two men charged in the death of Melody Hoffman of Marion.Dakota Van Patten's trial is now set

cbs2iowa.com

August 1, 2024

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A new jury trial date is set for one of two men charged in the death of Melody Hoffman of Marion.

Dakota Van Patten's trial is now scheduled for March 3, 2025.

Van Patten and McKinley Louisma are charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.

They have both entered not guilty pleas.

Louisma's trial date is set for Oct. 31, 2024.