AmandaReckonwith
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Skylea's disability: Developmental disability, possibly autism.
As far as I know, no cancer history.
As far as I know, no cancer history.
GUILTY IN - Skylea Carmack, 10, Gas City, Grant County, 31 Aug 2019 *stepmom arrested* *appeal filed 2022*
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Thanks very much @AmandaReckonwith for updates. Nice to have you back amount us again
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Trial set for Indiana stepmother accused of killing stepdaughter | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
From the article, maybe the trial starts tomorrow. Unclearly written.
ETA--- I have looked on other sites and cannot find anything even close to Amanda's trial news updates. But on WANE,
there is an article supposedly updated today as well. But wrong info. I don't get it.
Trial set for stepmother accused of killing stepdaughter | WANE 15
From the article, maybe the trial starts tomorrow. Unclearly written.
ETA--- I have looked on other sites and cannot find anything even close to Amanda's trial news updates. But on WANE,
there is an article supposedly updated today as well. But wrong info. I don't get it.
Trial set for stepmother accused of killing stepdaughter | WANE 15
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New trial to start for Gas City woman accused of killing stepdaughter | WANE 15
Monday morning, a Gas City woman accused of killing her stepdaughter in 2019 is scheduled to go on trial, again.
Carmack’s trial is scheduled to start a 9 a.m. at the Grant County Courthouse.
Amanda Carmack’s first trial ended with a mistrial in November. Multiple people involved with the case received a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Monday morning, a Gas City woman accused of killing her stepdaughter in 2019 is scheduled to go on trial, again.
Carmack’s trial is scheduled to start a 9 a.m. at the Grant County Courthouse.
Amanda Carmack’s first trial ended with a mistrial in November. Multiple people involved with the case received a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Carmack’s trial was scheduled to start a 9 a.m. at the Grant County Courthouse. The jury selection process was being held at the Bethel Worship Center.
Jury selection for trial of Gas City woman accused of killing stepdaughter underway | WANE 15
Amanda Carmack Back in Court, Accused of Killing Stepdaughter in 2019 - 93.1FM WIBC
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole.
Trial set for Indiana stepmother accused of killing stepdaughter | FOX 56 Lexington
Jury selection for trial of Gas City woman accused of killing stepdaughter underway | WANE 15
Amanda Carmack Back in Court, Accused of Killing Stepdaughter in 2019 - 93.1FM WIBC
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole.
Trial set for Indiana stepmother accused of killing stepdaughter | FOX 56 Lexington
AmandaReckonwith
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Trial of Gas City woman accused of killing stepdaughter continues; judge summons 100 more jury prospects | WANE 15
After nearly 10 hours, the entire jury still isn’t selected. Judge Mark Spritzer said that 100 more people will be summoned for selection on Tuesday.
Those who were selected are to report to the courthouse at 1 p.m. Tuesday and opening arguments are expected to start.
After nearly 10 hours, the entire jury still isn’t selected. Judge Mark Spritzer said that 100 more people will be summoned for selection on Tuesday.
Those who were selected are to report to the courthouse at 1 p.m. Tuesday and opening arguments are expected to start.
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AmandaReckonwith
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Just after noon Tuesday, jury selection wrapped up after a day and a half. Twelve jurors and two alternates were seated.
(according to WANE)
(according to WANE)
AmandaReckonwith
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Trial has begun. News channels are not allowed in court.
Idk how to get to see it on indiana.gov
Anyone who can, please fill us in.
Idk how to get to see it on indiana.gov
Anyone who can, please fill us in.
AmandaReckonwith
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Carmack murder trial begins
The proceedings Monday closely mirrored those held in late October of 2020, when witnesses took the stand to testify during a trial that was cut short
due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The prosecution had presented three days of its case against Amanda D. Carmack – who is charged with murder, neglect
of a dependent resulting in death, strangulation and domestic battery in relation to the death of her 10-year-old stepdaughter, Skylea Carmack – before
the trial was canceled on Nov. 1, 2020.
During jury selection Monday, both the prosecution and defense teams questioned the potential jurors about topics familiar with people following the case.
The defense focused its line of questioning regarding pre-trial news coverage and any bias jurors may have against Carmack due to the widespread publicity
surrounding the case. Prosecutors questioned jurors about their ability to reach a verdict based on direct and circumstantial evidence presented along with
the jury’s willingness to consider imposing a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.
(The original article is at Trib-Chronicle, but behind paywall.)
The proceedings Monday closely mirrored those held in late October of 2020, when witnesses took the stand to testify during a trial that was cut short
due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The prosecution had presented three days of its case against Amanda D. Carmack – who is charged with murder, neglect
of a dependent resulting in death, strangulation and domestic battery in relation to the death of her 10-year-old stepdaughter, Skylea Carmack – before
the trial was canceled on Nov. 1, 2020.
During jury selection Monday, both the prosecution and defense teams questioned the potential jurors about topics familiar with people following the case.
The defense focused its line of questioning regarding pre-trial news coverage and any bias jurors may have against Carmack due to the widespread publicity
surrounding the case. Prosecutors questioned jurors about their ability to reach a verdict based on direct and circumstantial evidence presented along with
the jury’s willingness to consider imposing a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.
(The original article is at Trib-Chronicle, but behind paywall.)
AmandaReckonwith
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Here is a local independent channel to follow.
Richarh Tyson gives updates and tells more than the "news" is doing.
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Note: if this doesn't take you there, search channel 27 marion indiana.
Richarh Tyson gives updates and tells more than the "news" is doing.
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Note: if this doesn't take you there, search channel 27 marion indiana.
AmandaReckonwith
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Opening statements reveal graphic details in trial of Gas City woman accused of killing stepdaughter | WANE 15
The state was the first to give its opening statement. State prosecutor Evan Hammond told the jury the case will be difficult, not because of the facts,
but because of what they will hear and see. During his statement, he talked about the strangulation aspect of the case.
He said Carmack tried to strangle Skylea with her bare hands, but after that failed she used a pair of jeans and wrapped them around Skylea’s neck.
Prosecutor Hammond said the jeans were tied so tightly that the medical examiner performing the autopsy said it’s one of the tightest knots he has seen in his career.
When Skylea’s body was found, the state said air fresheners, dryer sheets and candles were used to mask the smell. In addition, items in the shed were piled
on top of the plastic trash bag that contained her body.
According to Carmack’s defense attorney David Payne, this was not an act of murder because it wasn’t premeditated. He stressed that his client was suffering
from depression and migraines that got worse a couple of weeks before the killing.
He said that is why she can’t remember many details about the killing. He added that this isn’t murder, but a tragic case where the stepmother snapped,
and it’s manslaughter. He also said his client isn’t guilty on any other charges.
The state was the first to give its opening statement. State prosecutor Evan Hammond told the jury the case will be difficult, not because of the facts,
but because of what they will hear and see. During his statement, he talked about the strangulation aspect of the case.
He said Carmack tried to strangle Skylea with her bare hands, but after that failed she used a pair of jeans and wrapped them around Skylea’s neck.
Prosecutor Hammond said the jeans were tied so tightly that the medical examiner performing the autopsy said it’s one of the tightest knots he has seen in his career.
When Skylea’s body was found, the state said air fresheners, dryer sheets and candles were used to mask the smell. In addition, items in the shed were piled
on top of the plastic trash bag that contained her body.
According to Carmack’s defense attorney David Payne, this was not an act of murder because it wasn’t premeditated. He stressed that his client was suffering
from depression and migraines that got worse a couple of weeks before the killing.
He said that is why she can’t remember many details about the killing. He added that this isn’t murder, but a tragic case where the stepmother snapped,
and it’s manslaughter. He also said his client isn’t guilty on any other charges.
AmandaReckonwith
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Good question. Idk, but it would be Grant County Indiana.
AmandaReckonwith
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‘Were you pushed over the edge?’ Initial interview with Gas City stepmom reveals events leading up to stepdaughter’s death | WANE 15
In the video, Amanda walks into court.
In the video, Amanda walks into court.
Attachments
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Letter Gas City woman wrote to dead stepdaughter revealed in court | WANE 15
On Thursday, the state called the ISP Sergeant who conducted the polygraph test to Carmack to the witness stand.
According to the ISP Sergeant, a +2 was needed to pass and a failing score was a -4. In testimony, the sergeant said Carmack scored a -19.
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While police were searching for Skylea, Carmack wrote letters to different family members. One letter was addressed Skylea’s father. Carmack also wrote a letter to each child, including Skylea. The last letter that was read in court was the one addressed to Skylea.
In the letter, Carmack apologized to her deceased stepdaughter and said she messed everything up. She wrote that she fell in love with Skylea and her freckles the first time she met her. Carmack added that she remembered the times when they used to fall asleep together watching movies. She wrote that she wishes they could go back to those days.
She ended the note stating that she will dream of Skylea for the rest of her life and that she loved her and was sorry.
The surviving spouse and children never received the letters because police took it into evidence.
On Thursday, the state called the ISP Sergeant who conducted the polygraph test to Carmack to the witness stand.
According to the ISP Sergeant, a +2 was needed to pass and a failing score was a -4. In testimony, the sergeant said Carmack scored a -19.
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While police were searching for Skylea, Carmack wrote letters to different family members. One letter was addressed Skylea’s father. Carmack also wrote a letter to each child, including Skylea. The last letter that was read in court was the one addressed to Skylea.
In the letter, Carmack apologized to her deceased stepdaughter and said she messed everything up. She wrote that she fell in love with Skylea and her freckles the first time she met her. Carmack added that she remembered the times when they used to fall asleep together watching movies. She wrote that she wishes they could go back to those days.
She ended the note stating that she will dream of Skylea for the rest of her life and that she loved her and was sorry.
The surviving spouse and children never received the letters because police took it into evidence.
AmandaReckonwith
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Testimony wrapped up this morning.
Now, closing arguments begin.
Now, closing arguments begin.
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Wow! Quick trial.
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GUILTY!