IL - Damari Perry 6, murdered by mom & brother, fnd in abandoned house, Chicago, 7 Jan 2022 *ARREST*

[LaborDayRN]

I don't know how I missed this and to be honest part of me wishes I wouldn't have seen it at all. I can't wrap my head around the torture they put this baby through. What kind of monsters do this?
Rest in Paradise little Damari. I pray you are happy and at peace now. Maybe you can find Gabriel and all the other children in heaven to play with. No more pain, sweet boy.

 

[Niner]

@shotgun09 - any updates yet on Jeremiah's preliminary hearing yesterday? All searches do not bring up anything for him.

TIA!

 

[Kristin Esq.]

@shotgun09 - any updates yet on Jeremiah's preliminary hearing yesterday? All searches do not bring up anything for him.

TIA!

I found his court docket, but that isn't helpful:

https://circuitclerk.lakecountyil.g...common/courtCaseDetails.xhtml?caseDetailsId=0

 

[Niner]

I found his court docket, but that isn't helpful:

https://circuitclerk.lakecountyil.g...common/courtCaseDetails.xhtml?caseDetailsId=0

I can't access this court site. I have shotgun09 as my "go to" person for this case. Thanks anyway!

 

[tlcya]

 

[LaborDayRN]

This case is heartbreaking. How could these monsters hurt this precious boy?

 

[shotgun09]

@shotgun09 - any updates yet on Jeremiah's preliminary hearing yesterday? All searches do not bring up anything for him.

TIA!

Sorry so late! RL catches up with us fast.
I looked on the Court Clerk Site, and thisis all I could find regarding Jeremiah on 2/1/22:

2022-02-01 T020 DEF PRESENT IN CUSTODY
2022-02-01 T020 PRELIMINARY HEARING
2022-02-01 T020 MOTION OF STATE
2022-02-01 T020 OVER DEFENDANT'S OBJECTION
2022-02-01 T020 HEARING CONTINUANCE
2022-02-01 T020 REMAND

Not sure what that 'defendants objection' is all about...

Also, this was recorded:
2022-02-02 SPEEDY TRIAL DEMAND FILED
2022-02-02 APPEARANCE SUPPLEMENTAL CONFLICT FILED

I found this article today, which states that both Jeremiah and Jannie (Momma) will appear in court on Feb 7th.

State’s Attorney’s Office Formally Charges Mother and Brother for “Brutal and Heinous” Murder of Damari Perry

"(Lake County, IL) – The day after 6-year-old Damari Perry was laid to rest, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed a 19-count indictment against his mother and brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the child’s death.

"Prosecutors filed the murder charges in a way that allows them to seek natural-life sentences against Damari’s mother, Jannie Perry, 38, and brother, Jeremiah Perry, 20, for the killing.

Jannie and Jeremiah Perry were jointly indicted by a Lake County Grand Jury on eight counts of murder, and additional counts of: aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse, and each was also charged with obstructing justice.

Jannie Perry was also indicted on one count of failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 years of age.

"Prosecutors have stated that the evidence shows that Jannie and Jeremiah Perry formulated and enacted a plan to severely punish Damari through prolonged exposure in a cold shower.

The grand jury found evidence that the murder was “exceptionally brutal and heinous,” which allows prosecutors to seek natural-life sentences on the murder charges for each of the defendants. The charge of dismembering a human body arose from evidence that the family burned Damari’s remains after his death. Prosecutors indicated that they may seek up to 60 years in prison for the dismembering charge alone.  "

"Jannie and Jeremiah Perry are set to appear in court on Feb. 7 to be arraigned on the charges.  Chief of Felony Review Steve Scheller and Chief of Juvenile Justice Karen Levi as well as Assistant States Attorney Russell Caskey have been assigned to prosecute the case. "

 

[A2FMNST]

Damari Perry: Mother, brother face new charges in gruesome murder of 6-year-old Chicago boy

 

[modesty blaise]

Respectfully why does the thread title still carry the party lie?

 

[tlcya]

Lake County prosecutors announced they will seek a life sentence for a mother and older brother charged with the “‘brutal and heinous” murder of 6-year-old Damari Perry last month.
[snip]
A grand jury found evidence the crime was “exceptionally brutal and heinous,” meaning prosecutors can seek life sentences on the murder charges for both mother and brother, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Mother, older brother charged with 6-year-old’s death could face life sentence

 

[Kingsley]

Damari Perry: Mother, brother face new charges in gruesome murder of 6-year-old Chicago boy

Oh, no. I just read this "Damari is believed to have frozen to death before his partially burned body suffered "charring,"". One doesn't freeze to death in the shower. It just keeps getting worse. I just don't understand how anyone could do this.

 

[sallye818]

I'm encouraged to read that prosecutors are working night and day to bring justice for little Damari. praying for his brothers/sisters.

 

[Niner]

Monday, February 7th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ am ET) - IL - Damari L. Perry (6) (was last seen in Skokie with his 16-year-old sister at her friend's home around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, reported missing Jan. 5, 2022, Chicago & found deceased late Friday night Jan. 7, 2022 near an abandoned house in the 700 block of Van Buren St. in Gary; in truth Damari died on Dec. 30, 2021 during a punishment from his “mom”; killed on his 6th birthday) - *Jeremiah R. Perry (20) "brother" arrested (1/7/22) & charged (1/8/22) with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to a child under 12, concealing a homicidal death & obstructing justice (because of fake “story”) & indicted & recharged (2/2/22) with 8 counts of 1st degree murder, aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & obstructing justice. $3M bond set on 1/9/22.
The autopsy found "scattered ecchymosis on the right leg”, extremely cold core temperature & partially frozen internal organs & that there was "postmortem thermal injury/charring" on the Damari's body. His pending cause of death was hypothermia, ruling it a homicide.
Info on case & court info from 1/9/22 reference post #142 here:
IL - Damari Perry 6, murdered by mom & brother, fnd in abandoned house, Chicago, 7 Jan 2022 *ARREST*
1/11/22 Update: Was appointed a public defender. Next preliminary hearing on 2/1/22.
2/1/22 Update: Defendant present in custody for preliminary hearing. Motion of State over defendant's objection. Hearing continued & defendant remanded. Speedy trial demand filed & appearance supplemental conflict filed. Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed a 19-count indictment against his mother & brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the child’s death. Perry was indicted 2/2/22 (with Jannie) by a Lake County Grand Jury on eight counts of murder & additional counts of: aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & each was also charged with obstructing justice. The grand jury found evidence that the murder was “exceptionally brutal & heinous,” which allows prosecutors to seek natural-life sentences on the murder charges for each of the defendants, which he will. The charge of dismembering a human body arose from evidence that the family burned Damari’s remains after his death. Prosecutors indicated that they may seek up to 60 years in prison for the dismembering charge alone.  Jannie & Jeremiah Perry are set to appear in court on 2/7/22 to be arraigned on the charges.  Chief of Felony Review Steve Scheller & Chief of Juvenile Justice Karen Levi as well as Assistant States Attorney Russell Caskey have been assigned to prosecute the case.
*Jannie M. Perry (38) "Mom" – Next arraignment hearing on 2/7/22.
*Juvenile (16) "brother" arrested (1/7/22) who is also believed to be responsible for his death, faces charges in Lake County’s Juvenile Court in Waukegan. Has not been named.

ALSO:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ am ET) - IL - Damari L. Perry (6) (was last seen in Skokie with his 16-year-old sister at her friend's home around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, reported missing Jan. 5, 2022, Chicago & found deceased late Friday night Jan. 7, 2022 near an abandoned house in the 700 block of Van Buren St. in Gary; in truth Damari died on Dec. 30, 2021 during a punishment from his “mom”; killed on his 6th birthday) – *Jannie M. Perry (38) "Mom" arrested (1/7/22) & charged (1/8/22) with 1st degree murder, obstructing justice (because of fake “story”) & concealment of a homicidal death. Indicted & recharged (2/2/22) with 8 counts of 1st degree murder, aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of corpse, obstructing justice & failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 yrs. old. $5M bond.
The autopsy found "scattered ecchymosis on the right leg, extremely cold core temperature & partially frozen internal organs & that there was "postmortem thermal injury/charring" on the Damari's body. His pending cause of death was hypothermia, ruling it a homicide.
Info on case & court info from 1/10/22 reference post #120 here:
IL - Damari Perry 6, murdered by mom & brother, fnd in abandoned house, Chicago, 7 Jan 2022 *ARREST*
1/12/22 Update: Perry appeared in Wednesday afternoon bond court in front of Lake County Circuit Judge Raymond Collins. Collins ordered Perry held in the Lake County Jail on a $5 million bond. She would have to post $500K cash in order to be released. Perry is scheduled to appear in court again on 2/8/22 for a preliminary hearing.
1/20/22 Update: The judge assigned to Jannie Perry has been substituted following a request from the woman’s attorney on Thursday. A brief hearing was held Thursday afternoon in front of Lake County Judge Paul Novak. The hearing, which last only a few minutes, was held to discuss a motion filed by Perry’s public defender, Jennifer Snyder, to substitute the judge in her case. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Caitlin Valiulis did not object to the request. Novak granted the substitution and assigned the case to Lake County Judge Mark Levitt, who is the chief judge.
2/2/22 Update: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed a 19-count indictment against his mother & brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the child’s death. Perry was indicted 2/2/22 (with Jannie) by a Lake County Grand Jury on eight counts of murder & additional counts of: aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & each was also charged with obstructing justice. The grand jury found evidence that the murder was “exceptionally brutal & heinous,” which allows prosecutors to seek natural-life sentences on the murder charges for each of the defendants. The charge of dismembering a human body arose from evidence that the family burned Damari’s remains after his death. Prosecutors indicated that they may seek up to 60 years in prison for the dismembering charge alone.  Jannie & Jeremiah Perry are set to appear in court on 2/7/22 to be arraigned on the charges.  Chief of Felony Review Steve Scheller & Chief of Juvenile Justice Karen Levi as well as Assistant States Attorney Russell Caskey have been assigned to prosecute the case. Jannie Perry eight counts of murder & additional counts of: aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & each was also charged with obstructing justice. Also faces one count of failure to report the death or disappearance of a child under 13 years old.
*Jeremiah R. Perry (20) "brother" – Arraignment hearing on 2/7/22.
*Juvenile (16) "brother" arrested (1/7/22) who is also believed to be responsible for his death, faces charges in Lake County’s Juvenile Court in Waukegan. Has not been named.

 

[tlcya]

The brother of Damari Perry, the 6-year-old North Chicago boy whose body was found in Gary, Indiana, is seeking to represent himself in the case against him.

Damari's older brother Jeremiah Perry, 20, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him at a virtual hearing Monday morning.
[snip]
Lake County Judge George Strickland said that on Wednesday Perry filed several motions indicating he wishes to represent himself.
[snip]
A hearing will be held Tuesday morning to settle the matter of whether Perry will be represented by Amen or by himself.
Brother of North Chicago boy found dead in Gary last month seeks to defend himself

 

[tlcya]

Damari's mother, Jannie Perry faces the same charges as Jeremiah Perry, as well as one felony count of failure to report the death or disappearance of a child. Her arraignment was scheduled for Monday morning, but the hearing has been pushed to Wednesday, officials said.
Brother of North Chicago boy found dead in Gary last month seeks to defend himself

 

[FlossyMay]

The brother of Damari Perry, the 6-year-old North Chicago boy whose body was found in Gary, Indiana, is seeking to represent himself in the case against him.

Damari's older brother Jeremiah Perry, 20, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him at a virtual hearing Monday morning.
[snip]
Lake County Judge George Strickland said that on Wednesday Perry filed several motions indicating he wishes to represent himself.
[snip]
A hearing will be held Tuesday morning to settle the matter of whether Perry will be represented by Amen or by himself.
Brother of North Chicago boy found dead in Gary last month seeks to defend himself

Well, the stupidity continues.

 

[shotgun09]

IMO, The 'chest pain' and shortness of breath claims didn't work....so obviously this ( delay ) will...
You both cannot hide...
We see you!!

 

[Kiranerys]

The brother of Damari Perry, the 6-year-old North Chicago boy whose body was found in Gary, Indiana, is seeking to represent himself in the case against him.

Damari's older brother Jeremiah Perry, 20, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him at a virtual hearing Monday morning.
[snip]
Lake County Judge George Strickland said that on Wednesday Perry filed several motions indicating he wishes to represent himself.
[snip]
A hearing will be held Tuesday morning to settle the matter of whether Perry will be represented by Amen or by himself.
Brother of North Chicago boy found dead in Gary last month seeks to defend himself

Wow! What an exceptional idea

 

[shotgun09]

From the Court Clerk Site:

For Jeremiah Perry:
2022-02-08 09:00:00 T812 STATUS

For Jannie M Perry:
2022-02-09 13:30:00 T812 ARRAIGNMENT

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 8th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) - IL - Damari L. Perry (6) (was last seen in Skokie with his 16-year-old sister at her friend's home around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, reported missing Jan. 5, 2022, Chicago & found deceased late Friday night Jan. 7, 2022 near an abandoned house in the 700 block of Van Buren St. in Gary; in truth Damari died on Dec. 30, 2021 during a punishment from his “mom”; killed on his 6th birthday) - *Jeremiah R. Perry (20) "brother" arrested (1/7/22) & charged (1/8/22) with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to a child under 12, concealing a homicidal death & obstructing justice (because of fake “story”) & indicted & recharged (2/2/22) with 8 counts of 1st degree murder, aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & obstructing justice. Plead not guilty. $3M bond set on 1/9/22.
The autopsy found "scattered ecchymosis on the right leg”, extremely cold core temperature & partially frozen internal organs & that there was "postmortem thermal injury/charring" on the Damari's body. His pending cause of death was hypothermia, ruling it a homicide.
Info on case & court info from 1/11/22 reference post #155 here:
IL - Damari Perry 6, murdered by mom & brother, fnd in abandoned house, Chicago, 7 Jan 2022 *ARREST*
2/1/22 Update: Defendant present in custody for preliminary hearing. Motion of State over defendant's objection. Hearing continued & defendant remanded. Speedy trial demand filed & appearance supplemental conflict filed. Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed a 19-count indictment against his mother & brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the child’s death. Perry was indicted 2/2/22 (with Jannie) by a Lake County Grand Jury on eight counts of murder & additional counts of: aggravated battery of a child, dismembering a human body, conspiracy, aggravated domestic battery, concealment of a homicidal death, endangering the life or health of a child, abuse of a corpse & each was also charged with obstructing justice. The grand jury found evidence that the murder was “exceptionally brutal & heinous,” which allows prosecutors to seek natural-life sentences on the murder charges for each of the defendants, which he will. The charge of dismembering a human body arose from evidence that the family burned Damari’s remains after his death. Prosecutors indicated that they may seek up to 60 years in prison for the dismembering charge alone.  Jannie & Jeremiah Perry are set to appear in court on 2/7/22 to be arraigned on the charges.  Chief of Felony Review Steve Scheller & Chief of Juvenile Justice Karen Levi as well as Assistant States Attorney Russell Caskey have been assigned to prosecute the case.
2/7/22 Update: Jeremiah Perry plead not guilty to the charges against him at a virtual hearing Monday morning. Lake County Judge George Strickland said that on Wednesday Perry filed several motions indicating he wishes to represent himself. Attorney Renea Amen, who appeared at Monday's hearing to represent Perry, said she had not received a copy of those motions & planned to speak to Perry later on about his desire to represent himself in court. A hearing will be held Tuesday morning, 2/8/22 to settle the matter of whether Perry will be represented by Amen or by himself.
*Jannie M. Perry (38) "Mom" – Next arraignment hearing on 2/9/22.
*Juvenile (16) "brother" arrested (1/7/22) who is also believed to be responsible for his death, faces charges in Lake County’s Juvenile Court in Waukegan. Has not been named.