GUILTY IN - Amanda Blackburn, 28, pregnant, murdered, Indianapolis, 10 Nov 2015 #4

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Looks like we are starting all over again in 2 months:

08/05/2022Pretrial Conference
Session:
08/05/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment:
JURY QUESTIONAIRES
08/19/2022Jury Trial
Session:
08/19/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment:
in person (Jury Selection)
08/29/2022Jury Trial
Session:
08/29/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment:
In person
 
Doesn't sound like there's any new info.

According to Marion Superior Judge Grant Hawkins, one of the jurors told the others they had heard of the case's long and winding journey through the courts system and were aware that a mistrial had been declared in the same case for a similar reason in December.
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www.indystar.com

Another mistrial in Indianapolis case against man who allegedly killed Amanda Blackburn

A trial scheduled to start Monday in Indianapolis against the final suspect charged in the death of Amanda Blackburn ended in a mistrial.
www.indystar.com
 
Also from the article:

Prosecutors also have requested an enhancement to the murder charge because the killing ended Amanda Blackburn's pregnancy.
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While prosecutors are expected to focus on Amanda Blackburn's pregnancy as a factor in the case, Taylor's public defenders are likely to argue that the defendant didn't know she was pregnant.
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Is there no time limit as to how long a person can be held without going to trial? Maybe they should consider taking it out of Marion Co.

Today I was watching jury selection for a murder trial up in Elkhart Co. and they were pretty much grilling the potential jurists. How did the jurists in these two mistrials get to that point without their knowledge coming to light?
 
"Taylor’s trial was scheduled to begin Monday morning, but the jury was dismissed in a surprise move. A juror revealed to other members of the panel that she knew about the long-developing case and a previous mistrial. The juror had previously told the court she had no knowledge of the case.

Judge Grant Hawkins granted a motion for a mistrial requested by both the defense and prosecution, according to court records. The judge planned to confer with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to see if the jury should face any disciplinary action."

fox59.com

Another mistrial for suspect in Amanda Blackburn’s murder

INDIANAPOLIS – A juror’s admission led to another mistrial in the high-profile case against a man charged with murdering Amanda Blackburn. Larry Jo Taylor Jr. is accused of killing Blackburn during…
fox59.com fox59.com
 
FrostedGlass said:
Is there no time limit as to how long a person can be held without going to trial? Maybe they should consider taking it out of Marion Co.

Today I was watching jury selection for a murder trial up in Elkhart Co. and they were pretty much grilling the potential jurists. How did the jurists in these two mistrials get to that point without their knowledge coming to light?
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I was thinking the same thing with taking it somewhere else. I know the Richmond Hills murderer's were tried up in South Bend (I was kind of hoping to be called for jury duty, but knew i wouldn't because i knew to much)..

What murder trial is happening in Elkhart?
 
The juror did not represent a jury of Amanda's peers. #Idiot My Own opinion!

The trial has been moved to Aug. 29 with jury selection to begin Aug. 19.
 
Hope32 said:
I was thinking the same thing with taking it somewhere else. I know the Richmond Hills murderer's were tried up in South Bend (I was kind of hoping to be called for jury duty, but knew i wouldn't because i knew to much)..

What murder trial is happening in Elkhart?
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Jordan Norton 20C01-2008-MR-000005

Then comes this one:
06/27 = Aidan Burkins 20C01-2008-MR-000004
 
Taylor: There's nothing new except the substitution of counsel; I hope that person is at least somewhat familiar with this case.

On a side note, I bet Watson's head explodes with each mistrial. He's probably impatiently waiting for these cases to be done so he learn if his sentence will be reduced. They entered a transport order for him to be moved from Pendleton. Is he going to testify?

06/23/2022 = Notice of Substitution of Counsel
Appearance Substitution Form (inc. WITHDRAW)
Party: State of Indiana

08/05/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/05/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: JURY QUESTIONAIRES

08/19/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 08/19/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: in person (Jury Selection)

08/29/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 08/29/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
 
It looks like Taylor's rape case is still on schedule. IMO it sure seems like a bad choice to bring Taylor's name back out in front of the public so close to the Blackburn murder trial.
49D31-1512-F1-044923

07/13/2022 = Final PreTrial Conference
Session: 07/15/2022 9:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 07/13/2022 9:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: In person
07/18/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 07/18/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: In person

His Hernandez murder case & Indecency case still have no trial dates
49D31-1512-MR-045959, 49D31-1506-CM-022985
07/13/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 07/13/2022 9:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: In person

His Blackburn murder case dates are still the same
49D31-1511-MR-041732
 
@FrostedGlass - just so I understand this -

07/13/2022 = Final PreTrial Conference
Session: 07/15/2022 9:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 07/13/2022 9:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: In person

The 7/15 hearing was rescheduled to 7/13 - correct?
 
Niner said:
@FrostedGlass - just so I understand this -

07/13/2022 = Final PreTrial Conference
Session: 07/15/2022 9:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 07/13/2022 9:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Hawkins, Grant W
Comment: In person

The 7/15 hearing was rescheduled to 7/13 - correct?
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Yes. 7/13
 
Wednesday, July 13th:
*Pretrial Hearing (Rape, Public indecency & Hernandez cases ) (@ 9:30am CT) - IN - Amanda Blackburn (28) (was 12 weeks pregnant shot to death, Nov. 10, 2015, Indianapolis) - *Larry Jo Taylor, Jr. (18/now 25) arrested & charged (11/23/15) & arraigned (11/25/15) with murder willful intent, murder in the course of a burglary, murder in the course of a robbery, murder enhancement, carrying a handgun without a license, criminal confinement, 2 counts burglary (11/10/15), 2 counts of theft (11/10/15), 3 counts of rape (11/3/15), robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (11/3/15), public indecency & public nudity. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Watson & Gordon confessed that Taylor was the shooter. In the Nov. 3, 2015 case, tests found that Taylor's DNA matched samples found on the victim & her clothing.
Trial was set to begin on 12/6/21 for murder only, but was declared a mistrial by Judge Grant Hawkins when a juror found out that Amanda was pregnant.
Trial was set to begin on 6/3/22 with jury selection & trial was to begin on 6/6/22 but motion for mistrial-granted by Judge Grant Hawkins when questioning jurors & they knew about Amanda’s pregnancy. Jury Selection was on 6/3/22. Jurors were dismissed.
Trial rescheduled with jury selection on 8/19/22 & trial set to begin on 8/29/22. (for Blackburn).
Trial set to begin on 7/18/22 (for rape & robbery).
Court info from 12/1/21 thru 6/2/22 & Blackburn Jury Selection (6/3/22) reference post #696 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...red-indianapolis-10-nov-2015-4.295601/page-35
6/3/22: Rape: Pretrial conference on 6/10/22 rescheduled on 7/15/22 @ 9:30am. Public Indecency: Pretrial conference on 6/10/22 rescheduled on 7/15/22. 7/12/22 Update: Rape & the Public Indecency hearing on 7/15/22 rescheduled on 7/13/22.
Blackburn: 6/4/22 Update: Both State & defense ask Court for mistrial on Webex held on Friday. Marion County Judge Grant W. Hawkins declared a mistrial in the case of the fatal shooting of Amanda Blackburn after issues arose during jury selection Monday. The first day of trial for Taylor Jr. ended when Judge Grant Hawkins began questioning potential jurors about their knowledge of the case. Some jurors, Hawkins told IndyStar, learned "Ms. Blackburn was pregnant at the time of her death" — a fact the defense had successfully moved to keep from jurors. More than one juror was aware of the information & a mistrial was declared. The court will seat a new jury for a subsequent trial.Order-Granting motion for mistrial. State by Ross Anderson & Brit Nicholas, defense by Ray Casanova & Dana Martin. 6/6/22 Update: Jury discharged. Next jury questionnaires on 8/5/22, jury selection starts on 8/19/22 & trial will begin on 8/29/22.
6/23/22: Notice of substitution of Counsel. Appearance substitution form (inc. withdraw).
*Rolando Gonzalez-Hernandez (26) (shot to death, Nov. 4, 2015, Indianapolis) - Larry Jo Taylor, Jr. (18/now 25) charged (12/29/15) with murder, felony murder & robbery resulting in serious bodily injury.
Court info starting on 12/1/21 to 5/20/22 reference post #696 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...red-indianapolis-10-nov-2015-4.295601/page-35
6/3/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing was rescheduled on 7/15/22. 7/12/22 Update; Hearing rescheduled on 7/13/22.
*Diano Cortez Gordan (24/now 30) – Plead guilty (4/5/21) & sentencing hearing on 5/6/22 was continued. Next pretrial conference hearing on 7/22/22.
*Jalen Emmanuel Watson (21/now 27) – Plead guilty (10/27/17) & sentenced to 29 years. Earliest possible release date: 8/17/2037.
 
@FrostedGlass - so... it might be a bit too early to ask - but is the rape/robbery trial still starting on 7/18/22 for Taylor?

TIA!
 
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