IN - Javon Blackwell, 42, Javon Jr., 12, & Jayzon, 11, fatally shot, Marion, 30 Dec 2018 *Arrests*

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Wednesday, June 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 reference post #617 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-31

6/17/24 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 6/18/24.
6/18/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 6/19/24.

*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
Thursday, June 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 reference post #617 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-31

6/17/24 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 6/18/24.
6/18/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 6/19/24.
6/19/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 6/20/24.

*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
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Friday, June 21st:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 reference post #617 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-31

6/17/24 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 6/18/24.
6/18/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 6/19/24.
6/19/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 6/20/24.
6/20/24 Thursday, Trial Day 4: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 6/21/24.

*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
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Monday, June 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 & Trial Days 1-4 (6/17-6/20/24) reference post #625 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-32

6/21/24 Friday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 6/24/24.
*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
Tuesday, June 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 & Trial Days 1-4 (6/17-6/20/24) reference post #625 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-32

6/21/24 Friday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 6/24/24.
6/24/24 Monday, Trial Day 6: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 6/25/24.

*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
Wednesday, June 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (Sanders case) (@ 1pm CT) – IN (under Javon Blackwell) - *Maurtreyviaum “Troy” Sanders (19) (Nov. 6, 2018, Marion) - *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) charged (1/29/19) with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with a death. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Blackwell murder found guilty sentenced to 120 years in prison. Earliest release date 1/21/2154.
Sanders’ Trial began on 6/17/24.

Case info from 9/28/20 to 5/16/24 & Trial Days 1-4 (6/17-6/20/24) reference post #625 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-32

6/21/24 Friday, Trial Day 5: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 6/24/24.
6/24/24 Monday, Trial Day 6: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 6/25/24.
6/25/24 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 6/26/24.

*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Pretrial conference hearing on 8/22/24. Trial set to begin on 9/23/24.
 
@Niner Finally an update for Jackson. The other 2 are unchanged.
06/17/2024Order of Continuance by Court
Order Signed: 06/17/2024
06/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 06/17/2024 at 1:00 PM was rescheduled to 10/28/2024 at 1:00 PM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
06/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 10/03/2024 at 8:00 AM.
10/03/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 10/03/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
10/28/2024Jury Trial
Session: 10/28/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
 
@Niner Finally an update
06/17/2024Order of Continuance by Court
Order Signed: 06/17/2024
06/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 06/17/2024 at 1:00 PM was rescheduled to 10/28/2024 at 1:00 PM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
06/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 10/03/2024 at 8:00 AM.
10/03/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 10/03/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
10/28/2024Jury Trial
Session: 10/28/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

I knew it.... geez - what IS the hold up??!! Thanks for the update! :)
 
@FrostedGlass - noticed that Drake's trial is supposed to start this Monday, 7/15 - still good? TIA! :)
No. There's a plea bargain.
I think that's a good sign that whatever the holdup has been, it's finally been settled.

Drake
07/03/2024Plea Agreement Filed
Plea Agreement
Filed By: Drake, Brittany Diann
07/03/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Change of Plea Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2024 at 8:30 AM.
07/08/2024Change of Plea Hearing
Session: 07/08/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
07/08/2024Hearing Journal Entry
Guilty plea hearing held. er
07/08/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 08/05/2024 at 11:00 AM.
07/08/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 07/15/2024 at 1:00 PM was cancelled. Reason: Agreement of Parties.
07/15/2024CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Agreement of Parties
Session: 07/15/2024 1:00 PM, Cancelled
08/05/2024Sentencing Hearing
Session: 08/05/2024 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

Jones still has the same dates:
08/22/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/22/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
09/23/2024Jury Trial
Session: 09/23/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

Jackson still has the same dates:
10/03/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 10/03/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
10/28/2024Jury Trial
Session: 10/28/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
 
Oh good - glad to see a plea deal for Drake!

Now to get down to the Sanders murder....
 
Monday, August 5th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 11am CT) - IN – Javon Blackwell (42), his sons Javon, Jr. (12) & Jayzon (11) (Dec. 30, 2018, Marion) – *Brittany Diann Drake (29/now 34) arrested & charged (1/28/19) with conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with the 1 death. Plead not guilty. $30K Surety bond. Out on bond (1/28/19). Grant County
Trial was set to begin on 7/15/24 but vacated due to a guilty plea.
Court info from 9/16/20 thru 2/15/24 reference post #588 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...hot-marion-30-dec-2018-arrests.414840/page-30

3/18/24 Docket update: Order of continuance of trial by Court-granted. 3/19/24 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/13/24 @ 8:0am & trial will now begin on 7/15/24 @ 1pm.
6/13/24 Update: Pretrial conference held. 7/3/24 Docket update: Plea Agreement filed by Drake. Hearing scheduling activity. Change of plea hearing scheduled on 7/8/24 @ 8:30am.
7/8/24 Update: Hearing journal entry. Guilty plea hearing held. Sentencing hearing is on 8/5/24 @ 11am. Jury trial scheduled on 7/15/24 was cancelled. Reason agreement of parties.
Accomplices:
*Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 30) – Blackwell - Found guilty on 5 of 6 charges & sentenced on 7/29/21 to 120 years in prison.
*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 34) – Blackwell - had bench trial on 3/10/20-found guilty & sentenced on 4/3/20 to 200 years in prison.
 
@Niner Today is finally her big day. Report done and filed.
Will they go light on her?

07/31/2024Notice of Exclusion of Confidential Information
ACR Form
Filed By: Drake, Brittany Diann
Filed By: State of Indiana
Filed By: Grant County Probation Department
07/31/2024Pre-Sentence Investigation Report Filed
Presentence Investigation Report
Filed By: Drake, Brittany Diann
Filed By: State of Indiana
Filed By: Grant County Probation Department
08/05/2024Sentencing Hearing
Session: 08/05/2024 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

Jones is still scheduled for:
08/22/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/22/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
09/23/2024Jury Trial
Session: 09/23/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

Jackson:
10/03/2024Pretrial Conference
Session: 10/03/2024 8:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
10/28/2024Jury Trial
Session: 10/28/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
 
FrostedGlass said:
snipped by me...

@Niner Today is finally her big day. Report done and filed.
Will they go light on her?

Did she do a plea deal? I do not have that in my notes if she did. I'd say about 5 years - or less. What is the minimum sentencing in Indiana for conspiracy commit armed robbery with a death?

And thanks for the info!
 
Did she do a plea deal? I do not have that in my notes if she did. I'd say about 5 years - or less. What is the minimum sentencing in Indiana for conspiracy commit armed robbery with a death?

And thanks for the info!
It was in my last update. I don't know how you manage to keep up with all that you do.
Her case is a level 3 felony.

A Google search tells us:
In Indiana, a Level 3 felony can result in a prison sentence of 3 to 16 years and a fine of up to $10,000.
 

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