IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *ARRESTS* *mother guilty* #5

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August 12, 2019 - Monday
  • COURT - JC and AF Paternity Hearing - 9:00 am
    • AF not the father of AJ.
    • Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF and JC's home for a time
    • A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27
    • Continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status
  • COURT - Placement of AJ’s youngest brother
    • Continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status
August 28, 2019 - Wednesday
  • COURT - Status Trial Date & Status Subpoena Request AF - 9:00 am
August 29, 2019 - Thursday
  • COURT - Status Subpoena Request AF - 9:00 am
  • COURT - Subpoena Request, Pending Motions, Defendant & Status Trial Date JC - 9:00 am
September 9th, 2019 - Monday
  • COURT - Continued from August 12th Paternity and Custody Placement Hearing -
 
The DNA test showed that Daniel Nowicki Jr., 36, who previously lived with JoAnn Cunningham in Crystal Lake, is the father of her daughter, who was born May 31, a source said.

McHenry County prosecutors are seeking to revoke Cunningham’s and Freund’s parental rights to the 4-year-old.

Paternity results released Monday could have bearing on the custody of the newborn daughter.

The paternity findings do not affect the pending criminal case, said attorney Henry Sugden III, who is defending Andrew Freund against multiple felony charges, including concealment of a homicidal death. Freund and Cunningham remain in jail on $5 million bail each.
Paternity test reveals who is the father of newborn girl born to mom of slain 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy AJ Freund; results could affect custody case
 
It will be interesting to see if the sperm donor of the baby girl receives any parental privileges. What a mess these people created for the innocent children who survived the horror show.

I know AJ will receive justice, patiently waiting for that day.
 
Wednesday, August 28th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am CT) – IL – Andrew “AJ” Freund, Jr. (5) (reported missing April 17, 2018, Crystal Lake; found buried in shallow grave on April 24, 2019, near Woodstock) – only for *Andrew T. Freund, Sr. (60) “father” arrested (4/24/19), charged (4/25/19), indicted (5/9/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with 5 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of aggravated battery, 1 count of aggravated domestic battery, 1 count of failure to report death of child, 1 count of concealing a homicidal death (burying body), 1 count concealing death of a person, 1 count of circumstance of endangerment/death, 1 count abuse of corpse, 1 count of destroying evidence, 1 count of false info to LE, 2 counts of aggravated battery to child, 1 count of reckless conduct/great bodily harm, 1 count of unlawful restraint & 1 count of causing child to be endangered. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
Court hearing from 4/25/19 thru 6/28/19 reference post #498 here:
Found Deceased - IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *mother & bf arrested* - #5
6/29/19 Update: For Freund next is status & motions hearing on 7/16. 7/16/19: Freund is psychologically fit to stand trial, his attorney said Tuesday. Both to appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing concerning ongoing efforts to determine the paternity of a girl Cunningham gave birth to while in custody May 31, as well as a status hearing on the placement of AJ's younger brother. Next Status hearing on 8/28.
8/12/19 Update: Results of DNA tests: AF not the father of AJ. Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF and JC's home for a time. A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27. Court: Placement of AJ’s youngest brother continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status. Next Status hearings for murder on 8/28 & 8/29.
*JoAnn D. Cunningham (35) “mom” – Next Status & Motions hearing on 8/29.
 
For Freund:

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event Type Judge
09/26/2019 9:00AM 302 STATUS - SUBPOENA REQUEST WILBRANDT

09/26/2019 9:00AM 302 STATUS - TRIAL DATE WILBRANDT


Previous Court Events
Date Room Event Type Result Judge
08/28/2019 302 STATUS - TRIAL DATE CONTINUED - DEFENDANTS MOTION WILBRANDT

08/28/2019 302 STATUS - TRIAL DATE ALLOWED - PHONE CALL WILBRANDT

08/28/2019 302 STATUS - SUBPOENA REQUEST - CONTINUED - DEFENDANTS MOTION WILBRANDT

link: http://caseinfo.co.mchenry.il.us/pca/CaseView.jsp
 
Not really sure if Freund will be in court today, since it did not list that date on the "Future Court Dates" in above post....

Thursday, August 29th:
*Status & Motion Hearing for both (@ 9am CT) – IL – Andrew “AJ” Freund, Jr. (5) (reported missing April 17, 2018, Crystal Lake; found buried in shallow grave on April 24, 2019, near Woodstock) – *JoAnn D. Cunningham (35) “mom” arrested (4/24/19), charged (4/25/19), indicted (5/9/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with 5 counts of 1st degree murder, 4 counts of aggravated battery of child, 2 count of aggravated domestic battery, 2 counts of concealment of homicidal death, 1 count of failure to report death of child, 1 count of abuse of corpse, 1 count of obstruction of justice, 2 counts of unlawful restraint, 1 count of circumstance of endangerment/death & 1 count of causing child to be endangered. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
Court hearing from 4/25/19 thru 6/28/19 reference post #498 here:
Found Deceased - IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *mother & bf arrested* - #5
6/29/19 Update: Both to appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing concerning ongoing efforts to determine the paternity of a girl Cunningham gave birth to while in custody May 31, as well as a status hearing on the placement of AJ's younger brother. For Cunningham next is status & motions hearing on 8/29. Cunningham filed a protective order request.
8/12/19 Update: Results of DNA tests: AF not the father of AJ. Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF and JC's home for a time. A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27. Court: Placement of AJ’s youngest brother continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status. Next status hearing on murder on 8/29.
*Andrew T. Freund, Sr. (60) “father” arrested (4/24/19), charged (4/25/19), indicted (5/9/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with 5 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of aggravated battery, 1 count of aggravated domestic battery, 1 count of failure to report death of child, 1 count of concealing a homicidal death (burying body), 1 count concealing death of a person, 1 count of circumstance of endangerment/death, 1 count abuse of corpse, 1 count of destroying evidence, 1 count of false info to LE, 2 counts of aggravated battery to child, 1 count of reckless conduct/great bodily harm, 1 count of unlawful restraint & 1 count of causing child to be endangered. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
Court hearing from 4/25/19 thru 6/28/19 reference post #498 here:
Found Deceased - IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *mother & bf arrested* - #5
6/29/19 Update: For Freund next is status & motions hearing on 7/16. 7/16/19: Freund is psychologically fit to stand trial, his attorney said Tuesday. Both to appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing concerning ongoing efforts to determine the paternity of a girl Cunningham gave birth to while in custody May 31, as well as a status hearing on the placement of AJ's younger brother. Next Status hearing on 8/28.
8/12/19 Update: Results of DNA tests: AF not the father of AJ. Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF and JC's home for a time. A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27. Court: Placement of AJ’s youngest brother continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status. Next Status hearings for murder on 8/28 & 8/29.
8/28/19 update: Motion for continuance of trial-granted. Next Status & set trial date hearing on 9/26.


 
imstilla.grandma said:
The DNA test showed that Daniel Nowicki Jr., 36, who previously lived with JoAnn Cunningham in Crystal Lake, is the father of her daughter, who was born May 31, a source said.

McHenry County prosecutors are seeking to revoke Cunningham’s and Freund’s parental rights to the 4-year-old.

Paternity results released Monday could have bearing on the custody of the newborn daughter.

The paternity findings do not affect the pending criminal case, said attorney Henry Sugden III, who is defending Andrew Freund against multiple felony charges, including concealment of a homicidal death. Freund and Cunningham remain in jail on $5 million bail each.
Paternity test reveals who is the father of newborn girl born to mom of slain 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy AJ Freund; results could affect custody case
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What a methed up mess. I won't hold my breath counting on the court,and Child protective services to keep this little babe safe.
MOO
 
The Chicago Tribune reported that during the hearing, Assistant State's Attorney Randi Freese told the judge that prosecutors are trying to find out if Cunningham was taking drugs around the time her son was killed. (More via Chicago Tribune).

Prosecutors in the case recently asked that patient-doctor privilege (confidentiality) be surrendered, citing how the mother's potential drug use might have had some relation to the child's death.


According to state law, "No physician or surgeon shall be permitted to disclose any information he or she may have acquired in attending any patient in a professional character, necessary to enable him or her professionally to serve the patient."

However, there are a few exceptions, including trials for homicide "when the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide," and more.

Judge Approves Subpoena Of JoAnn Cunningham's Medical Records
 
imstilla.grandma said:
The Chicago Tribune reported that during the hearing, Assistant State's Attorney Randi Freese told the judge that prosecutors are trying to find out if Cunningham was taking drugs around the time her son was killed. (More via Chicago Tribune).

Prosecutors in the case recently asked that patient-doctor privilege (confidentiality) be surrendered, citing how the mother's potential drug use might have had some relation to the child's death.


According to state law, "No physician or surgeon shall be permitted to disclose any information he or she may have acquired in attending any patient in a professional character, necessary to enable him or her professionally to serve the patient."

However, there are a few exceptions, including trials for homicide "when the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide," and more.

Judge Approves Subpoena Of JoAnn Cunningham's Medical Records
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Andrew Freund was tested early and found mentally fit to stand trial. Four months later, the prosecutors are now petitioning for JC's doctor's information re any drug use, in case it might have some relation to AJ's death. Are they looking for proof of her taking (or not taking) prescription drugs (eg anti-depressants) which can cause aggression and violence in some people? I don't think people like JC would admit to their family doctor that they take street drugs, but maybe they want to get her doctor's assessment on what he noticed.

IMO, the prosecution want to rule out any excuses JC's defense might present, the same way they ruled out AF not being fit to stand trial. jmo
 
Monday, Sept. 9th:
*Status Hearing for both (re AJ’s bro placement) (@ 9am CT) – IL – Andrew “AJ” Freund, Jr. (5) (reported missing April 17, 2018, Crystal Lake; found buried in shallow grave on April 24, 2019, near Woodstock) – *JoAnn D. Cunningham (35) “mom” arrested (4/24/19), charged (4/25/19), indicted (5/9/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with 5 counts of 1st degree murder, 4 counts of aggravated battery of child, 2 count of aggravated domestic battery, 2 counts of concealment of homicidal death, 1 count of failure to report death of child, 1 count of abuse of corpse, 1 count of obstruction of justice, 2 counts of unlawful restraint, 1 count of circumstance of endangerment/death & 1 count of causing child to be endangered. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
Court hearing from 4/25/19 thru 6/28/19 reference post #498 here:
Found Deceased - IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *mother & bf arrested* - #5
6/29/19 Update: Both to appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing concerning ongoing efforts to determine the paternity of a girl Cunningham gave birth to while in custody May 31, as well as a status hearing on the placement of AJ's younger brother. For Cunningham next is status & motions hearing on 8/29. Cunningham filed a protective order request.
8/12/19 Update: Results of DNA tests: AF not the father of AJ. Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF & JC's home for a time. A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27. Court: Placement of AJ’s youngest brother continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status. Next status hearing on murder on 8/29. 8/29/19: A McHenry County Judge approved a request Thursday allowing prosecutors to subpoena several medical records of Cunningham. Prosecutors are trying to find out if Cunningham was taking drugs around the time her son was killed. Next Status & set trial date on 10/17.
*Andrew T. Freund, Sr. (60) “father” arrested (4/24/19), charged (4/25/19), indicted (5/9/19) & arraigned (5/10/19) with 5 counts of 1st degree murder, 3 counts of aggravated battery, 1 count of aggravated domestic battery, 1 count of failure to report death of child, 1 count of concealing a homicidal death (burying body), 1 count concealing death of a person, 1 count of circumstance of endangerment/death, 1 count abuse of corpse, 1 count of destroying evidence, 1 count of false info to LE, 2 counts of aggravated battery to child, 1 count of reckless conduct/great bodily harm, 1 count of unlawful restraint & 1 count of causing child to be endangered. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
Court hearing from 4/25/19 thru 6/28/19 reference post #498 here:
Found Deceased - IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019 *mother & bf arrested* - #5
6/29/19 Update: For Freund next is status & motions hearing on 7/16. 7/16/19: Freund is psychologically fit to stand trial, his attorney said Tuesday. Both to appear in court Aug. 12 for a hearing concerning ongoing efforts to determine the paternity of a girl Cunningham gave birth to while in custody May 31, as well as a status hearing on the placement of AJ's younger brother. Next Status hearing on 8/28.
8/12/19 Update: Results of DNA tests: AF not the father of AJ. Father of the baby girl is a 37-year-old Crystal Lake man (DN) who lived at AF & JC's home for a time. A report involving circumstances at the Crystal Lake home when AJ's brother was taken into state custody also was submitted to the court and will be given to prosecutors by Aug. 27. Court: Placement of AJ’s youngest brother continued Matter to Sept 9th for Status. Next Status hearings for murder on 8/28 & 8/29. 8/29/19: Next status & set trial date on 9/27.
 
Looks like the city of Crystal Lake filed a case on 7/10 to demo AF's house and there was a court hearing on Tuesday this week.

19MR000649 CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE VS FREUND, ANDREW, ET AL
TYPE MISCELLANEOUS REMEDY - DEMOLITION
FILED 07/10/2019
STATUS OPEN - 07/10/2019
Future Court Events
Date
10/09/2019 Time
9:00AM Room
204 Event Type
CONFERENCE - SCHEDULING
Judge COSTELLO



Public Case Access - McHenry County
 
Niner said:
Thanks MyBelle - but unfortunately I can't access this article, even with the "Outline" site.

Does it say "what date" next hearing is? TIA! :)
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It does not.

Judge Christopher Harmon, who is presiding over the McHenry County shelter court hearings of both of AJ’s younger siblings, continued the cases until late next month as lawyers await further records from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.​

 
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