Good grief, that poor woman. I sure hope none of these three ever get out of prison. I don't see how a jury would have any sympathy for any or them. I don't care how old they are or were when they started getting into trouble. They were into big trouble things, drugs, guns, assaulting people and now murder. This whole thing just pisses me off!!! Competency hearings WTF are you kidding me...
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Calling on @Tippy Lynn to let me know whether the 3 are scheduled for today's hearing or has it been cancelled?
I wish I didn't have to bother you on this, but.... I can't access the court site anymore.
I wish I didn't have to bother you on this, but.... I can't access the court site anymore.
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Calling on @Tippy Lynn to let me know whether the 3 are scheduled for today's hearing or has it been cancelled?
I wish I didn't have to bother you on this, but.... I can't access the court site anymore.
Hello Niner, if you want I'll try to access the site. But I've never done it before. Do you have a link?
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Calling on @Tippy Lynn to let me know whether the 3 are scheduled for today's hearing or has it been cancelled?
I wish I didn't have to bother you on this, but.... I can't access the court site anymore.
State of Indiana v. MARIO M. ANGULO, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000005
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
03/27/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
State of Indiana v. MATTHEW A.P. MURZYNSKI
Case Number 20C01-1912-F2-000043
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type F2 - Felony 2
Filed 12/19/2019
04/02/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
State of Indiana v. Donald R Owen, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000006
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
06/15/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/15/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
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Sorry to bother you again @Tippy Lynn so - nothing on the hearing from yesterday, 4/9? TIA!
And thank you for the new trial dates!
so - nothing on the hearing from yesterday, 4/9? TIA! And thank you for the new trial dates!
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State of Indiana v. MARIO M. ANGULO, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000005
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
03/27/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference originally scheduled on 04/09/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 09/10/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
03/27/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
03/27/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
Cause come on for hearing on Deft's Motion for Competency/Intellectual Disability Evaluation. State of Indiana n court by DPAs Don E. Pitzer and Katelan M. Doyle. Deft in court in person, via videoconferencing, Deft's counsel, Thomas M. Dixon, appears in person. cj
Judicial Officer:
Christofeno, Michael A
Hearing Date:
03/26/2020
03/27/2020
Order Competency Evaluation
Court enters ORDER appointing Dr. LaRissa Chism-Buggs and Dr. George F. Parker. In light of Deft's request for a competency evaluation and pursuant to the Emergency Order which is now in effect relative to jury trials in Elkhart County, Indiana, the Court on its own motion reschedules Deft's jury trial scheduled for May 4, 2020 to Oct. 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.; Deft acknowledges his new trial date; trial status conference scheduled for Apr. 9, 2020 to Sept. 10, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., per ORDER. cj
Judicial Officer:
Christofeno, Michael A
Appointee:
Parker, George MD
Appointee:
Chism-Buggs, Larissa
Order Signed:
03/26/2020
03/28/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Hearing Journal Entry ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Order Competency Evaluation ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance
09/10/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/10/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
10/05/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
05/04/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/05/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
State of Indiana v. MATTHEW A.P. MURZYNSKI
Case Number 20C01-1912-F2-000043
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type F2 - Felony 2
Filed 12/19/2019
03/16/2020
Appearance Filed
DPD Christopher J. Petersen files Substitution Appearance Form on behalf of the Defendant replacing DPD Peter C. Soldato.
For Party:
MURZYNSKI, MATTHEW A.P.
File Stamp:
03/13/2020
04/02/2020
Administrative Event
Pursuant to the Court's Emergency Order entered Mar. 17, 2020, the Court on its own motion resets jury trial scheduled for May 4, 2020 to Oct. 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.; trial status conf scheduled for Apr. 9, 2020 is cont'd to Sept. 10. 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Deft to file a signed trial acknowledgment within 30 days. CR 4 tolled pursuant to the Court's emergency order. cj
File Stamp:
04/02/2020
04/02/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference originally scheduled on 04/09/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 09/10/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
04/02/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
04/03/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance
09/10/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/10/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
10/05/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
05/04/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/05/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
State of Indiana v. Donald R Owen, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000006
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
03/19/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
George F. Parker, M.D. files full Competence Report. cj
Date Filed:
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
George F. Parker, M.D. files Competence Report (determination.) cj
Date Filed:
03/19/2020
04/03/2020
Administrative Event
From March 17 through May 4, 2020, actual face-to-face hearings in Elkhart Circuit Court will only occur in emergency and essential court hearings. All non-emergency and non-essential hearings will either be continued, conducted telephonically, or in criminal cases conducted by videoconferencing. The Court anticipates and expects that during this time of emergency, we will all cooperate to conclude as many cases as we can by agreement or by conducting telephonic hearings. In-custody criminal cases will be conducted by videoconference. The Court does not anticipate having any face-to-face hearings during this time since rarely does a hearing involve an emergency or absolutely essential matter. All jury trials set on May 4 or before will be continued pursuant to the Emergency Order. cj
04/03/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
Gary M. Seltman, M.D., files competency report. cj
Date Filed:
04/03/2020
04/04/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/3/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
04/04/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/3/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
04/09/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
RE: Competency Evaluations
05/07/2020
Status Conference
Session:
05/07/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
06/15/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/15/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
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Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000005
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
03/27/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference originally scheduled on 04/09/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 09/10/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
03/27/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
03/27/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
Cause come on for hearing on Deft's Motion for Competency/Intellectual Disability Evaluation. State of Indiana n court by DPAs Don E. Pitzer and Katelan M. Doyle. Deft in court in person, via videoconferencing, Deft's counsel, Thomas M. Dixon, appears in person. cj
Judicial Officer:
Christofeno, Michael A
Hearing Date:
03/26/2020
03/27/2020
Order Competency Evaluation
Court enters ORDER appointing Dr. LaRissa Chism-Buggs and Dr. George F. Parker. In light of Deft's request for a competency evaluation and pursuant to the Emergency Order which is now in effect relative to jury trials in Elkhart County, Indiana, the Court on its own motion reschedules Deft's jury trial scheduled for May 4, 2020 to Oct. 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.; Deft acknowledges his new trial date; trial status conference scheduled for Apr. 9, 2020 to Sept. 10, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., per ORDER. cj
Judicial Officer:
Christofeno, Michael A
Appointee:
Parker, George MD
Appointee:
Chism-Buggs, Larissa
Order Signed:
03/26/2020
03/28/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Hearing Journal Entry ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance Order Competency Evaluation ---- 3/27/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Larissa Chism-Buggs;Thomas Martin Dixon;Elkhart County Correctional Facility;Victim Assistance
09/10/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/10/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
10/05/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
05/04/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/05/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
State of Indiana v. MATTHEW A.P. MURZYNSKI
Case Number 20C01-1912-F2-000043
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type F2 - Felony 2
Filed 12/19/2019
03/16/2020
Appearance Filed
DPD Christopher J. Petersen files Substitution Appearance Form on behalf of the Defendant replacing DPD Peter C. Soldato.
For Party:
MURZYNSKI, MATTHEW A.P.
File Stamp:
03/13/2020
04/02/2020
Administrative Event
Pursuant to the Court's Emergency Order entered Mar. 17, 2020, the Court on its own motion resets jury trial scheduled for May 4, 2020 to Oct. 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.; trial status conf scheduled for Apr. 9, 2020 is cont'd to Sept. 10. 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Deft to file a signed trial acknowledgment within 30 days. CR 4 tolled pursuant to the Court's emergency order. cj
File Stamp:
04/02/2020
04/02/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference originally scheduled on 04/09/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 09/10/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
04/02/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 05/04/2020 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/05/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.
04/03/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/2/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance
09/10/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/10/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
10/05/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
05/04/2020 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/05/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
State of Indiana v. Donald R Owen, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000006
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
03/19/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
George F. Parker, M.D. files full Competence Report. cj
Date Filed:
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
George F. Parker, M.D. files Competence Report (determination.) cj
Date Filed:
03/19/2020
04/03/2020
Administrative Event
From March 17 through May 4, 2020, actual face-to-face hearings in Elkhart Circuit Court will only occur in emergency and essential court hearings. All non-emergency and non-essential hearings will either be continued, conducted telephonically, or in criminal cases conducted by videoconferencing. The Court anticipates and expects that during this time of emergency, we will all cooperate to conclude as many cases as we can by agreement or by conducting telephonic hearings. In-custody criminal cases will be conducted by videoconference. The Court does not anticipate having any face-to-face hearings during this time since rarely does a hearing involve an emergency or absolutely essential matter. All jury trials set on May 4 or before will be continued pursuant to the Emergency Order. cj
04/03/2020
Competency Evaluation Filed
Gary M. Seltman, M.D., files competency report. cj
Date Filed:
04/03/2020
04/04/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/3/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
04/04/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/3/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
04/09/2020
Status Conference
Session:
04/09/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
RE: Competency Evaluations
05/07/2020
Status Conference
Session:
05/07/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
06/15/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/15/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
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I wonder why Owen's trial was the only one out of the 3 not to be re-scheduled?
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Owen found competent for murder trial
April 10, 2020
GOSHEN — An Elkhart man has been found competent to stand trial for the murder of a woman in October.
Donald Owen Jr., 20, is accused of killing Kimberly Dyer in Elkhart on Oct. 21. He and 19-year-old Mario Angulo Jr. are believed to have tortured the 31-year-old Columbia City woman in some way during the robbery and confinement incident.
[.....]
On Thursday, Owen appeared in court for a discussion of the evaluations filed by two psychiatrists in mid-March and early April. Based on the reports the court received, Circuit Court Judge Michael Christofeno said Owen was deemed competent.
Owen confirmed his jury trial date of June 15, though it’s not guaranteed that his case will go to trial then.
April 10, 2020
GOSHEN — An Elkhart man has been found competent to stand trial for the murder of a woman in October.
Donald Owen Jr., 20, is accused of killing Kimberly Dyer in Elkhart on Oct. 21. He and 19-year-old Mario Angulo Jr. are believed to have tortured the 31-year-old Columbia City woman in some way during the robbery and confinement incident.
[.....]
On Thursday, Owen appeared in court for a discussion of the evaluations filed by two psychiatrists in mid-March and early April. Based on the reports the court received, Circuit Court Judge Michael Christofeno said Owen was deemed competent.
Owen confirmed his jury trial date of June 15, though it’s not guaranteed that his case will go to trial then.
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and another article - he wants to defend himself....
and this article might answer your question @FrostedGlass . I bolded that part.
Murder defendant competent for trial, then wants to represent self
April 9, 2020
GOSHEN — Frustrated with feeling left in the dark, an Elkhart man signaled he’d rather go it alone and defend himself while charged with murdering a Columbia City woman last year.
Donald Owen Jr., 21, voiced several complaints during a hearing in his case Thursday in Elkhart County Circuit Court.
The hearing was initially set to check attorney responses to the results of mental health evaluations last month that found Owen was competent to stand trial. Both the prosecution and Owen’s attorney said they didn’t need to set another hearing to discuss the issue further.
[.....]
Owen’s trial is scheduled to begin June 15, but chief public defender Peter Todd indicated the defense case might not be ready by then. Todd, who’s serving as co-counsel in the case, didn’t ask to reschedule the trial.
Deputy prosecuting attorney Katelyn Doyle added the prosecutor’s office plans to join Owen’s case with Angulo’s. She suggested pushing Owen’s trial back to align with the Oct. 5 date for Angulo’s trial.
[.....]
So, while that could create logistical challenges for trials into the summer, Christofeno said he also anticipates Angulo’s trial could be moved up — Angulo’s attorney had pushed for an earlier date.
[.....]
Owen, meanwhile, argued he felt ignored in the court system before the COVID-19 outbreak. Frustrated by what he saw as a slow pace, he said he’d rather represent himself at trial and wanted to dismiss the public defender’s office.
Christofeno cautioned him if he went solo, he’d be held to the same standards and procedures as trained, professional attorneys.
A final decision on Owen’s representation wasn’t stated during the hearing. And his trial remains set for June 15.
I have Owen's next hearing on 5/7.
and this article might answer your question @FrostedGlass . I bolded that part.
Murder defendant competent for trial, then wants to represent self
April 9, 2020
GOSHEN — Frustrated with feeling left in the dark, an Elkhart man signaled he’d rather go it alone and defend himself while charged with murdering a Columbia City woman last year.
Donald Owen Jr., 21, voiced several complaints during a hearing in his case Thursday in Elkhart County Circuit Court.
The hearing was initially set to check attorney responses to the results of mental health evaluations last month that found Owen was competent to stand trial. Both the prosecution and Owen’s attorney said they didn’t need to set another hearing to discuss the issue further.
[.....]
Owen’s trial is scheduled to begin June 15, but chief public defender Peter Todd indicated the defense case might not be ready by then. Todd, who’s serving as co-counsel in the case, didn’t ask to reschedule the trial.
Deputy prosecuting attorney Katelyn Doyle added the prosecutor’s office plans to join Owen’s case with Angulo’s. She suggested pushing Owen’s trial back to align with the Oct. 5 date for Angulo’s trial.
[.....]
So, while that could create logistical challenges for trials into the summer, Christofeno said he also anticipates Angulo’s trial could be moved up — Angulo’s attorney had pushed for an earlier date.
[.....]
Owen, meanwhile, argued he felt ignored in the court system before the COVID-19 outbreak. Frustrated by what he saw as a slow pace, he said he’d rather represent himself at trial and wanted to dismiss the public defender’s office.
Christofeno cautioned him if he went solo, he’d be held to the same standards and procedures as trained, professional attorneys.
A final decision on Owen’s representation wasn’t stated during the hearing. And his trial remains set for June 15.
I have Owen's next hearing on 5/7.
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While I've been caught up in the virus stuff, the trial is marching on. I wonder what this search warrant in the Owen case is about?
04/14/2020 Motion Filed
State s Verified Motion to Seal Search Warrant filed.
Filed By: State of Indiana
04/14/2020 Request for Search Warrant
Affidavit for Search Warrant filed.
Party: State of Indiana
04/15/2020 Order Issued
Order Granting State's Verified Motion to Seal Search Warrant
Order Signed:04/14/2020
04/15/2020 Order Granting Request for Search Warrant
Search Warrant issued. cj
Order Signed:04/14/2020
04/16/2020 Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 4/15/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance Order Granting Request for Search Warrant ---- 4/15/2020 : Elkhart County Probation Department;Christopher Carle Crawford;Vicki Elaine Becker;Michael John Roose;Victim Assistance
04/21/2020 Return on Search Warrant filed
04/14/2020 Motion Filed
State s Verified Motion to Seal Search Warrant filed.
Filed By: State of Indiana
04/14/2020 Request for Search Warrant
Affidavit for Search Warrant filed.
Party: State of Indiana
04/15/2020 Order Issued
Order Granting State's Verified Motion to Seal Search Warrant
Order Signed:04/14/2020
04/15/2020 Order Granting Request for Search Warrant
Search Warrant issued. cj
Order Signed:04/14/2020
04/16/2020 Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
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04/21/2020 Return on Search Warrant filed
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Don't know IF this is happening today as I can't access the court site - so will post this & wait & see what @FrostedGlass has to say.... At least I can shorten this up a bit!
Thursday, May 7th:
*Trial Status Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – IN – Kimberly Dyer (31) (occurred from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2019, Elkhart) & Robert Porter (32) serious injuries (Oct. 21-22, 2019) – for *Donald R. Owen, Jr. (20/now 21) arrested & charged (12/19/19) with murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, 2 counts of criminal confinement & life without parole enhancement. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 6/15/20. DA will seek life without parole.
12/19/19 Update: for all: motion to seal public records-granted. 12/23/19: for all: State’s motion to unseal public records-granted.
12/26/19 Update: Owen was found & arrested in Waco, TX. He is awaiting extradition in McLennan County jail in Indiana. No date yet for Owen. 1/6/20: DA will seek life without parole for all suspects. 1/21/20: Owen has initial appearance hearing on 1/23/20.
1/23/20 Update: Owen: appear in court today. Remains held on no bond due to murder charge. Important to note that all probable cause documents remain sealed in this case. Next Pretrial conference on 2/20. Status conference hearing on 5/7, and trial is set for 6/15/20. 01/30/20: Case 20D01-1804-F6-631 transferred in (to Circuit court). Hearing on 2/20.
2/4/20 Update: Defense Motion to Determine Competency and/or “As An Individual With Intellectual Disability” for hearing Feb. 20, 2020 at 8:30am with the pretrial hearing that is scheduled. NOTE: Dr. Parker is planning on doing the competency evaluation on Mar. 11 at the jail; Dr. Seltman will schedule an appointment in March as well. 2/25/20: Order Granting Motion for Competency Evaluation. Court makes record on Defendant's Motion to Determine Competency & advises counsel of the doctors selected by the Court & that the examinations will occur on March 28 with Dr. Seltman @ 8:30am. Court appoints George F. Parker, M.D. & Gary Seltman, M.D. to investigate the competency of the Defendant and file their written report with the Court. Court resets this matter for further hearing Apr. 9, 2020 at 8:30am. Trial Status hearing on 5/7. 03/19/20: Competency Evaluation Filed; George F. Parker, M.D. files Competence Report (determination).
4/9/20 Update: Status of competency evaluation: was found competent to stand trial. Next Status conference hearing re status of trial on 5/7.
*Mario M. Angulo, Jr. (19) – Status Conference hearing on 9/10/20. Jury trial set to begin on 10/5/20.
*Matthew A.P. Murzynski (24) – Status Conference hearing on 9/10/20. Jury trial set to begin on 10/5/20.
At least I can shorten this up a bit!Thursday, May 7th:
*Trial Status Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – IN – Kimberly Dyer (31) (occurred from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2019, Elkhart) & Robert Porter (32) serious injuries (Oct. 21-22, 2019) – for *Donald R. Owen, Jr. (20/now 21) arrested & charged (12/19/19) with murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, 2 counts of criminal confinement & life without parole enhancement. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 6/15/20. DA will seek life without parole.
12/19/19 Update: for all: motion to seal public records-granted. 12/23/19: for all: State’s motion to unseal public records-granted.
12/26/19 Update: Owen was found & arrested in Waco, TX. He is awaiting extradition in McLennan County jail in Indiana. No date yet for Owen. 1/6/20: DA will seek life without parole for all suspects. 1/21/20: Owen has initial appearance hearing on 1/23/20.
1/23/20 Update: Owen: appear in court today. Remains held on no bond due to murder charge. Important to note that all probable cause documents remain sealed in this case. Next Pretrial conference on 2/20. Status conference hearing on 5/7, and trial is set for 6/15/20. 01/30/20: Case 20D01-1804-F6-631 transferred in (to Circuit court). Hearing on 2/20.
2/4/20 Update: Defense Motion to Determine Competency and/or “As An Individual With Intellectual Disability” for hearing Feb. 20, 2020 at 8:30am with the pretrial hearing that is scheduled. NOTE: Dr. Parker is planning on doing the competency evaluation on Mar. 11 at the jail; Dr. Seltman will schedule an appointment in March as well. 2/25/20: Order Granting Motion for Competency Evaluation. Court makes record on Defendant's Motion to Determine Competency & advises counsel of the doctors selected by the Court & that the examinations will occur on March 28 with Dr. Seltman @ 8:30am. Court appoints George F. Parker, M.D. & Gary Seltman, M.D. to investigate the competency of the Defendant and file their written report with the Court. Court resets this matter for further hearing Apr. 9, 2020 at 8:30am. Trial Status hearing on 5/7. 03/19/20: Competency Evaluation Filed; George F. Parker, M.D. files Competence Report (determination).
4/9/20 Update: Status of competency evaluation: was found competent to stand trial. Next Status conference hearing re status of trial on 5/7.
*Mario M. Angulo, Jr. (19) – Status Conference hearing on 9/10/20. Jury trial set to begin on 10/5/20.
*Matthew A.P. Murzynski (24) – Status Conference hearing on 9/10/20. Jury trial set to begin on 10/5/20.
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State of Indiana v. Donald R Owen, Jr.
Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000006
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
04/29/2020
Administrative Event
Through May 17, 2020, actual face-to-face hearings in Elkhart Circuit Court will only occur in emergency and essential court hearings by Order of the Supreme Court. All non-emergency and non-essential hearings will either be continued or conducted telephonically or by videoconferencing. In-custody criminal cases will be conducted by videoconference except for initial hearings which may be conducted by Magistrate Eric Ditton at the jail. All jury trials set on May 11 or before will be continued pursuant to the Emergency Order. cj
04/30/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/29/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
04/30/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/29/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
05/04/2020
Motion Filed
State s Motion for Joinder of Defendants filed.
Filed By:
State of Indiana
File Stamp:
05/01/2020
05/05/2020
Order Issued
Court now sets State's Motion for Joinder of Defendants for hearing May 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., per ORDER. cj
Order Signed:
05/04/2020
05/05/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 05/21/2020 at 8:30 AM.
05/06/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/5/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/5/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
05/06/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/5/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/5/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
05/07/2020
Status Conference
Session:
05/07/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
05/21/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/21/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
State s Motion for Joinder of Defendans
06/15/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/15/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
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Case Number 20C01-1912-MR-000006
Court Elkhart Circuit Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/19/2019
04/29/2020
Administrative Event
Through May 17, 2020, actual face-to-face hearings in Elkhart Circuit Court will only occur in emergency and essential court hearings by Order of the Supreme Court. All non-emergency and non-essential hearings will either be continued or conducted telephonically or by videoconferencing. In-custody criminal cases will be conducted by videoconference except for initial hearings which may be conducted by Magistrate Eric Ditton at the jail. All jury trials set on May 11 or before will be continued pursuant to the Emergency Order. cj
04/30/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/29/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
04/30/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Administrative Event ---- 4/29/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
05/04/2020
Motion Filed
State s Motion for Joinder of Defendants filed.
Filed By:
State of Indiana
File Stamp:
05/01/2020
05/05/2020
Order Issued
Court now sets State's Motion for Joinder of Defendants for hearing May 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., per ORDER. cj
Order Signed:
05/04/2020
05/05/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 05/21/2020 at 8:30 AM.
05/06/2020
Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/5/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/5/2020 : Elkhart County Probation;Gary Seltman
05/06/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/5/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/5/2020 : Vicki Elaine Becker;George Parker;Jeffrey Majerek;Peter Dietrich Todd;Victim Assistance
05/07/2020
Status Conference
Session:
05/07/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
Trial Status Conference
05/21/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/21/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
Comment:
State s Motion for Joinder of Defendans
06/15/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/15/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Christofeno, Michael A
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Thank you (again! ) @Tippy Lynn !
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For some reason, my notifications aren't working and I didn't realize there were any new posts here.
The Joinder of Defendants is interesting. I never heard of that before. I wonder if the defendants have a say in that decision.
https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100023506
The Joinder of Defendants is interesting. I never heard of that before. I wonder if the defendants have a say in that decision.
https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100023506
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mention in there - is this:
Mentioning two or more defendants in one count of an indictment and trying them together. It is possible to join two or more defendants even if one of them is the principal offender and the other an accessory; if they are separately indicted, however, they cannot subsequently be tried together.
Don't know IF they were indicted together, but they were all charged on 12/19/19. Don't know if that counts though.
Since I can't get into the court site - I can't tell you the indictment date - but you can!
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I don't see anything regarding an indictment. Nothing about a grand jury. They sealed the Charging Papers. It's apparently beyond my realm of expertise. We need someone with more legal smarts than I have.
That search warrant shows up in all 3 cases so I wonder if the Joinder of Defendants hearing on May 21 has anything to do that that?
That search warrant shows up in all 3 cases so I wonder if the Joinder of Defendants hearing on May 21 has anything to do that that?
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Yeah, same here - no legal smarts here either!
And thanks for checking on that. Guess we shall find out on 5/21....