IN - Emma Sweet, 2, (died), Dad and truck found, Bartholomew Co, 24 Nov 2021 *arrest*

[FrostedGlass]

There's no mention which news outlet has requested this.

06/04/2024	Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court for change of plea/sent on June 11, 2024 Notice Date: 05/31/2024
06/04/2024	Approval of Media Request for Cameras in the Court for plea/sent on June 11, 2024 Judicial Officer: Worton, James D.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, June 11th:
*Plea & Sentencing Hearing (@ 3pm CT) - IN - Emma Grace Patricia Sweet (2) (Last seen Nov. 24, 2021, reported missing Nov. 25, 2021; found Nov. 28, 2021 -2 ½ miles downstream from the submerged truck. The death certificate filed for 2-year-old Emma indicates her manner of death as homicide & cause of death as complications of hypothermia & asphyxia due to drowning). Also Jeremy Sweet, dad & truck found Nov. 26, 2021 in the East Fork White River, Columbus, Bartholomew County. *Jeremy W. Sweet (38/now 40) arrested (11/28/21) & charged (12/1/21) with neglect of a dependent resulting in death & unlawful possession of syringe. Plead not guilty. $1.2M bond.
No actions were taken by her adult caregiver to rescue Emma from the dangerous environment & this inaction resulted in her death," the Bartholomew County Sheriff alleged in a statement, "and thus the manner of death is homicide."
Trial was set to begin on 10/31/23 was continued on 1/23/24 was continued on 2/27/24 & was continued on 6/10/24 was cancelled due to guilty plea. Sentencing on 6/11/24.
Judge James D. Worton presiding.
Info on case & court info from 11/26/21 thru 8/10/23 reference post #351 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...und-bartholomew-co-24-nov-2021.602863/page-18
10/3/23 Update: Order-Granting Motion for continuance of all trial dates. Change of plea hearing originally scheduled on 10/19/23 was rescheduled to 1/29/24 @ 9:15am by request. Pretrial conference originally scheduled on 12/19/23 was rescheduled on 2/12/24 @ 11am. Jury trial originally scheduled on 1/23/24 was rescheduled on 2/27/24 @ 8:30am.
2/12/24 Update: Hearing was continued. Motion to continue trial-granted. 2/22/24 Docket update: Order on hearing. Parties appear for plea hearing on 1/29/24. Counsel for requests the hearing dates be continued & a jury trial be set as a first place setting. Court sets new dates & deadlines. Judicial Officer: Worton, James D. Order Signed: 01/29/24. Omnibus date is 3/13/24.
3/7/24 Docket update: Motion to Amend information filed by State. Response filed. Discovery-Supplemental filed by State. 3/8/24 Docket update: Order granting Motion to Amend information. Order granting State's Motion To Amend information. Judicial Officer: Worton, James D. Information filed. Amended Information. filed by State. Information filed. Amended Count 1 filed by State. Information filed-Amended Count 2 filed by State.
3/8/24 Update: Next Change of Plea hearing on 5/13/24 @ 9am, pretrial conference hearing on 5/20/24 @ 11am & jury trial begins on 6/10/24 @ 8:30am.
5/10/24 Docket update: Motion to vacate all dates, request for presentence investigation report & to set combined guilty plea & sentencing hearing filed by Sweet. Written advisement & Waiver of Rights filed. Waiver Of Rights & Guilty Plea filed by Sweet. Change of Plea hearing scheduled for 5/13/24 was cancelled. Reason: agreement of Parties. Pretrial Conference scheduled for 5/20/24 was cancelled. Reason: Agreement of Parties. Order setting plea/sentencing hearing for 6/11/24 at 3pm by Judge James D. Worton. 5/13/24: Cancelled Change of Plea hearing. Reason: Agreement of Parties. Jury trial cancelled on 6/10/24.
6/4/24 Docket update: Judicial Notice of media request for cameras in the Court for change of plea/sentencing hearing on 6/11/24. Approval of Media request signed by Judge James D. Worton.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner There's no court update yet but I'm hoping this article will be updated after the sentencing. It was updated while I was searching for more info. I left some of the info from the original article at the bottom of this post.

Here's the update:
Jeremy Sweet, 41, a father accused of felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death in the case of the drowning death of his 2-year-old daughter in late 2021, was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday.

Sweet was sentenced by Bartholomew Superior Court Judge Jim Worton to 30 years in prison for the neglect conviction with an additional 10 years added to the sentence after it was determined that Sweet was a habitual offender. All other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement.

Sweet sentenced to 40 years in prison for neglect of a dependent resulting in death, with habitual offender enhancement - The Republic News

4:10 P.M. UPDATE Jeremy Sweet, 41, a father accused of felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death in the case of the drowning death of his 2-year-old daughter in late 2021, was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday. Sweet was sentenced by Bartholomew Superior Court Judge Jim Worton to 30...

www.therepublic.com

Court officials said an attorney for Sweet submitted a “confidential guilty plea” in the case, which is to be considered today, according to court records.

According to Indiana code, details of a plea agreement can’t be a part of the official record unless the judge approves them. Judge James Worton is not considering the agreement until a combined plea and sentencing hearing is conducted at 3 p.m. today.
...
A habitual offender enhancement was formally introduced shortly after his arrest with the potential of adding six to 20 years to his sentence upon conviction. On Jan. 26, 2022, a hearing regarding the enhancement resulted in the court findings that Sweet was a high risk to reoffend, a high risk for failures to appear in court, and a danger to the community. His requests for bail reduction have been repeatedly denied.

 

[Knox]

@Niner There's no court update yet but I'm hoping this article will be updated after the sentencing. It was updated while I was searching for more info. I left some of the info from the original article at the bottom of this post.

Here's the update:
Jeremy Sweet, 41, a father accused of felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death in the case of the drowning death of his 2-year-old daughter in late 2021, was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday.

Sweet was sentenced by Bartholomew Superior Court Judge Jim Worton to 30 years in prison for the neglect conviction with an additional 10 years added to the sentence after it was determined that Sweet was a habitual offender. All other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement.

Sweet sentenced to 40 years in prison for neglect of a dependent resulting in death, with habitual offender enhancement - The Republic News

4:10 P.M. UPDATE Jeremy Sweet, 41, a father accused of felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death in the case of the drowning death of his 2-year-old daughter in late 2021, was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday. Sweet was sentenced by Bartholomew Superior Court Judge Jim Worton to 30...

www.therepublic.com

Court officials said an attorney for Sweet submitted a “confidential guilty plea” in the case, which is to be considered today, according to court records.

According to Indiana code, details of a plea agreement can’t be a part of the official record unless the judge approves them. Judge James Worton is not considering the agreement until a combined plea and sentencing hearing is conducted at 3 p.m. today.
...
A habitual offender enhancement was formally introduced shortly after his arrest with the potential of adding six to 20 years to his sentence upon conviction. On Jan. 26, 2022, a hearing regarding the enhancement resulted in the court findings that Sweet was a high risk to reoffend, a high risk for failures to appear in court, and a danger to the community. His requests for bail reduction have been repeatedly denied.

Finally, glad to hear he’s offf the streets for good.

 

[Niner]

Thank you @FrostedGlass for the updates on this case. Another one onto the "shelf" of cases that are done!

Sweet Emma - only 2 years old... RIP baby girl....

 

[Quim The Extraordinaire]

Thank you for following this sad case.

Rest in peace, Sweet Emma. You deserved better on this earth.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner Official entry

06/11/2024	Judgment Judicial Officer: Worton, James D. 01. 35-46-1-4(a)(1)/F1: Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death but resulting in death AND def. is at • Plea by Agreement 02. 16-42-19-18(a)/F6: Unlawful Possession of Syringe • Dismissed 03. 35-50-2-8(a)/: Habitual Offender • Plea by Agreement
06/13/2024	Jail Court Status Sheet Filed June 11, 2024
06/20/2024	Disposition Sent Electronically to Indiana State Police Added By CHRIS Interface (DISP)
06/20/2024	Sentenced Judicial Officer: Worton, James D. 1. 35-46-1-4(a)(1)/F1: Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death but resulting in death AND def. is at Fees: $189.00 Criminal Court Costs and Fees $189.00 Confinement to Commence: 06/11/2024 Indiana Department of Correction Term: 30 Yr Jail Credit: 925 Days Consecutive with Prior Sentence: Habitual Offender Enhancement Comment: Credit days (10/29/2021 - 6/10/2024) Defendant is remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Bartholomew County for execution of sentence.
06/20/2024	Sentenced Judicial Officer: Worton, James D. 3. 35-50-2-8(a)/: Habitual Offender Confinement to Commence: 06/11/2024 Indiana Department of Correction Term: 10 Yr Consecutive with Prior Sentence: Count 1