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

[Niner]

and some docket updates

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
D0071 Return of Service - Other LINN COUNTY SHERIFF 08/01/2024 08/01/2024 08/01/2024
Comments: TRANSPORT ORDER

D0070 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/30/2024 07/30/2024 07/30/2024

D0069 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 07/30/2024 07/30/2024 07/30/2024
Comments: COPIES TO LCSO

D0068 Motion EIMERMANN JILL ANN 07/30/2024 07/30/2024 07/30/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSPORT TO DEPOSITIONS


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
D0044 ADDITIONAL MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 07/30/2024 07/30/2024 07/30/2024


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

 

[Niner]

No updates for Kimpton or Van Patten

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
D0073 Order for Pretrial Conference KEPROS CHAD A 08/08/2024 08/08/2024 08/08/2024
Comments: CASE MGMT CONF 08/16/2024 AT 2:00 PM W/B VIDEO CONF

D0072 Motion EIMERMANN JILL ANN 08/07/2024 08/08/2024 08/08/2024
Comments: TO HOLD CMC REMOTELY

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

 

[Niner]

Just some docket updates.

Docket updates:

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
D0074 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/14/2024 08/14/2024 08/14/2024
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS
COST SPLIT W/ FECR153500

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
D0067 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/14/2024 08/14/2024 08/14/2024
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS
COSTS SPLIT W/ FECR153477


link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 16th:
*Case Management Hearing (@ 2pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake (Morgan Creek Park) in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *McKinley Louisma (23) BF arrested (2/18/24), charged (2/22/24) & arraigned (4/12/24) with 1st degree murder, 1st degree kidnaping & conspiracy to commit forcible felony. Held without Bond (murder). $5K Cash/Surety bond (harm). Plead not guilty. Linn County
Trial was set to begin on 5/28/24 continued on 10/31/24.
Judge Chad Kepros presiding. Prosecutor Nicholas George Maybanks. Defense attorneys (Public defenders) Jill Ann Eimermann & Matthew Christiaan Moore.
Case & court info from 1/27/24 thru 4/12/24 reference post #78 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...er-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-4
4/15/24 Docket update: [D0038] Motion for discovery filed by Jill Eimermann. [D0039] Motion for reciprocal discovery filed by Nicholas Maybanks. [D0040] Order for discovery by Judge Kepros. Case management hearing on 4/25/24 @ 1:30pm.
4/25/24 Docket update: [D0041] Other Order-for CMC by video conference. [D0042] Court reporter memorandum & certificate with fee. 4/25/24 Update: Louisma waived his right to a speedy trial, enabling a judge to set a later court date. Louisma’s set to face trial on November 4th. 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.
4/26/24 Docket Update: [D0043] Order setting case management hearing on 8/16/24 @ 2pm & jury selection will begin on 10/31/24 @ 9am. 4/28/24 Docket update: [D0044] Waiver of speedy trial filed by Jill Eimermann. 4/30/24: [D0045] Other Order-deadline extended by Judge Kepros.
5/22/24 Docket update: [D0046] Appearance of co-counsel. multi-case filings only by Monica C. Slaughter. 7/3/24 Docket update: [D0047} Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas G. Maybanks.
7/12/24 Docket update: {D0048] Return of service on subpoena filed by Nicholas Maybanks. 7/18/24 Docket updates: [D0049 thru D0054] Return of Service on Subpoenas filed by Jill Eimermann. 7/19/24: [D0055] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas Maybanks. 7/22/24: [D0056] Motion for transport to depositions filed by Jill Eimermann. [D0057 thru D0065] Return of Service on Subpoenas filed by Nicholas Maybanks. [D0066] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas Maybanks. 7/23/24: [D0067] Order for transportation [copes to LCSO] filed by Judge Chad Kepros. 7/30/24 Docket update: [D0068] Motion for transport to depositions filed by Jill Ann Eimermann. [D0069] Order for transportation by Judge Chad Kepros; copies to LCSO. [D0070] Additional minutes of testimony filed by Nicholas Maybanks.
8/1/24 Docket update: [D0071] Return of Service-other; Transport Order filed by Linn County Sheriff. 8/8/24 Docket update: [D0072] Motion to hold CMC remotely. [D0073] Order for pretrial conference case management conference via video on 8/16/24 @ 2pm. 8/14/24 Docket update: [D0074] Prosecution costs filed by Maybanks. Cost split w/FECR153500 [Van Patten case].
*Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) – Last hearing on 7/30/24. Trial set to begin on 3/3/25.
*Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) – Case Management hearing on 11/14/24. Trial set to begin on 12/10/24.

 

[Niner]

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
D0077 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 08/16/2024 08/16/2024 08/16/2024
Comments: CASE MGMT CONF 10/11/2024 AT 2:30 PM

D0076 COURT REPORTER MEMORANDUM AND CERTIFICATE - WITH FEE 08/16/2024 08/16/2024 08/16/2024

D0075 Notice MOORE MATTHEW CHRISTIAAN 08/16/2024 08/16/2024 08/16/2024
Comments: NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONS


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
D0068 Return of Service - Other GRATIAS SCOTT 08/15/2024 08/15/2024 08/15/2024


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


Wondering "who" is Scott Gratias - do not have his name as defense or prosecutor - ?? Anyone know? TIA!

 

[Niner]

There is an order for transport for Van Patten - but does not give a recent date. His next hearing on the docket is his trial on 3/3/25 - ??
@Mother of angels - do you know if Van Patten has an upcoming court hearing date?

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
D0071 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/29/2024 08/29/2024 Comments: COPIES TO JAIL

D0070 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/29/2024 08/29/2024 Comments: COPIES TO JAIL

D0069 Other Application DIMITROVA RAYA 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSPORT


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
D0080 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/26/2024 08/26/2024 08/26/2024

D0078 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/20/2024 08/20/2024 08/20/2024

D0079 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/20/2024 08/20/2024 08/20/2024


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
D0048 Order for Discovery KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/28/2024 08/28/2024

D0047 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 08/27/2024 08/28/2024 08/28/2024
Comments: FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS AT STATE
EXPENSE

D0046 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: TO PROVIDE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE

D0045 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE



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

 

[layer]

There is an order for transport for Van Patten - but does not give a recent date. His next hearing on the docket is his trial on 3/3/25 - ??

Thank you for keeping us up on this case! It doesn't get a lot of coverage.

 

[Niner]

No updates for Van Patten or Kimpton

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
D0082 NON EXPERT WITNESS FEE CLAIM MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 09/03/2024 09/04/2024 09/04/2024

D0081 Motion EIMERMANN JILL ANN 09/03/2024 09/03/2024 09/03/2024
Comments: TO SUPPRESS

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Mother of angels]

There is an order for transport for Van Patten - but does not give a recent date. His next hearing on the docket is his trial on 3/3/25 - ??
@Mother of angels - do you know if Van Patten has an upcoming court hearing date?

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
D0071 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/29/2024 08/29/2024 Comments: COPIES TO JAIL

D0070 Order for Transportation KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/29/2024 08/29/2024 Comments: COPIES TO JAIL

D0069 Other Application DIMITROVA RAYA 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSPORT


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
D0080 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/26/2024 08/26/2024 08/26/2024

D0078 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/20/2024 08/20/2024 08/20/2024

D0079 RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 08/20/2024 08/20/2024 08/20/2024


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
D0048 Order for Discovery KEPROS CHAD A 08/28/2024 08/28/2024 08/28/2024

D0047 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 08/27/2024 08/28/2024 08/28/2024
Comments: FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS AT STATE
EXPENSE

D0046 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: TO PROVIDE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE

D0045 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 08/27/2024 08/27/2024 08/27/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE



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

Not that I know of. I think it may have been the day the defense was doing their depositions. I am double checking and will update this post if that's not what it was.