GUILTY IN - Thomas Grill Jr., 18, & Molley Lanham, 19, murdered, Lake County, 25 Feb 2019 *arrests*

[Niner]

And we thank you for all your work on these threads

It's my pleasure!

And I got my new printer today (finally!) - I can re print my notes with all the scribbles on it! LOL!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, October 22nd:
*Trial continues (Day 10) (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found March 2, 2019 in Porter Township, in burned out car) - for *Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) arrested (3/1/19) & charged as adult (3/4/19) & arraigned (7/15/19) with 2 counts of murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery & attempted robbery, & individual counts of arson & intimidation. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Trial began on 10/6/20. (Tuesdays thru Fridays for up to 3 weeks thru 10/23/20).
Court info from 3/4/19 thru 9/21/20 & re trial scheduling & Trial 10/6/20 thru 10/15/20 (Day 1 to 6) reference post #107 here:
IN - Thomas Grill Jr., 18, & Molley Lanham, 19, murdered, Lake County, 25 Feb 2019 *arrests*
10/16/20 Trial Day 7 Friday: No info yet. Trial continues on Tuesday, 10/20/20.
10/20/20 Trial Day 8 Tuesday: Prosecutor will be wrapping up his case today. The 2nd of alternate jurors is now out ick. Only 12 jurors left to render verdict. No other info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 10/21/20.
10/21/20 Trial Day 9 Wednesday: No info available. Trial continues on 10/22/20.
Accomplice:
*John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 20) – Next Status hearing on 1/4/21.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner

Detective links Valparaiso teen’s steps on phone app with movement after killings of Lake County pair; defense objection denied

 

[Niner]

Update!

Thursday, October 22nd:
*Trial continues (Day 10)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found March 2, 2019 in Porter Township, in burned out car) - for *Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) arrested (3/1/19) & charged as adult (3/4/19) & arraigned (7/15/19) with 2 counts of murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery & attempted robbery, & individual counts of arson & intimidation. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 10/6/20 and ended 10/21/20. (Tuesdays thru Fridays for up to 3 weeks thru 10/23/20).
Court info from 3/4/19 thru 9/21/20 & re trial scheduling & Trial 10/6/20 thru 10/15/20 (Day 1 to 6) reference post #107 here:
IN - Thomas Grill Jr., 18, & Molley Lanham, 19, murdered, Lake County, 25 Feb 2019 *arrests*
10/16/20 Trial Day 7 Friday: No info yet. Trial continues on Tuesday, 10/20/20.
10/20/20 Trial Day 8 Tuesday: Prosecutor will be wrapping up his case today. The 2nd of alternate jurors is now out ick. Only 12 jurors left to render verdict. No other info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 10/21/20.
10/21/20 Trial Day 9 Wednesday: State witness: Porter County Sheriff’s Department Det. Sgt. Brian Dziedzinski (re phone app). Prosecutors wrapped up their case in Kerner’s murder trial Wednesday with details about his movement culled from an app on his phone during the alleged crimes, as well as testimony about a solo trip to Walmart to purchase flammables & cleaning supplies. Jurors are expected to receive the case after closing arguments Thursday morning before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford. Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses. Trial continues on 10/22/20 for Verdict Watch!
Accomplice:
*John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 20) – Next Status hearing on 1/4/21.

 

[Niner]

I'm surprised no one has said anything about the jurors still deliberating or did they come to a Verdict??!!

So - I'll go ahead & post this until I know anything different!

Friday, October 23rd:
*Trial continues (Day 10)-VERDICT WATCH (Day 2)! (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found March 2, 2019 in Porter Township, in burned out car) - for *Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) arrested (3/1/19) & charged as adult (3/4/19) & arraigned (7/15/19) with 2 counts of murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery & attempted robbery, & individual counts of arson & intimidation. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 10/6/20 and ended 10/21/20. (Tuesdays thru Fridays for up to 3 weeks thru 10/23/20). Jury started deliberations on 10/22/20.
Court info from 3/4/19 thru 9/21/20 & re trial scheduling & Trial 10/6/20 thru 10/15/20 (Day 1 to 6) reference post #107 here:
VERDICT WATCH - IN - Thomas Grill Jr., 18, & Molley Lanham, 19, murdered, Lake County, 25 Feb 2019 *arrests*
10/16/20 Trial Day 7 Friday: No info yet. Trial continues on Tuesday, 10/20/20.
10/20/20 Trial Day 8 Tuesday: Prosecutor will be wrapping up his case today. The 2nd of alternate jurors is now out sick. Only 12 jurors left to render verdict. No other info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 10/21/20.
10/21/20 Trial Day 9 Wednesday: State witness: Porter County Sheriff’s Department Det. Sgt. Brian Dziedzinski (re phone app). Prosecutors wrapped up their case in Kerner’s murder trial Wednesday with details about his movement culled from an app on his phone during the alleged crimes, as well as testimony about a solo trip to Walmart to purchase flammables and cleaning supplies. Jurors are expected to receive the case after closing arguments Thursday morning before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford. Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses. Trial continues on 10/22/20.
10/21/20 UPDATE! Trial Day 9 Wednesday: State witness: Porter County Sheriff’s Department Det. Sgt. Brian Dziedzinski (re phone app). Prosecutors wrapped up their case in Kerner’s murder trial Wednesday with details about his movement culled from an app on his phone during the alleged crimes, as well as testimony about a solo trip to Walmart to purchase flammables & cleaning supplies. Jurors are expected to receive the case after closing arguments Thursday morning before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford. Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses. Trial continues on 10/22/20 for Verdict Watch! No info on jury deliberations – so jury deliberations continues to 10/23/20.
Accomplice:
*John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 20) – Next Status hearing on 1/4/21.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner

A Porter County jury took less than 4.5 hours Thursday afternoon to convict Connor Kerner on seven of eight felony charges related to the killing of two Lake County teens last year.

Kerner will remain in custody at Porter County Jail until his sentencing at 9 a.m. Dec. 8 before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford, who oversaw the three-week trial in which prosecutors presented almost 800 pieces of evidence.

Jury finds Valparaiso teen guilty of murder in deaths of Lake County teens

 

[Niner]

Oh good!! Thanks for the update @Tippy Lynn !

 

[Niner]

I am going to go ahead & post this until @Tippy Lynn let's me know that it is Not happening...

Tuesday, Dec. 8th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found March 2, 2019 in Porter Township, in burned out car) - for *Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) arrested (3/1/19) & charged as adult (3/4/19) & arraigned (7/15/19) with 2 counts of murder, 2 counts of murder in the perpetration of a robbery & 2 counts of attempted robbery, & 1 count of individual counts of arson & intimidation. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 10/6/20 and ended on 10/21/20. (Tuesdays thru Fridays for up to 3 weeks thru 10/23/20). Jury deliberations started on 10/21/20 & after 4.5 hours found guilty of 7 of 8 felony charges (not guilty on intimidation charge).
Court info from 3/4/19 thru 9/21/20 & re trial scheduling & Trial 10/6/20 thru 10/21/20 (Day 1 to 9) reference post #125 here:
VERDICT WATCH - IN - Thomas Grill Jr., 18, & Molley Lanham, 19, murdered, Lake County, 25 Feb 2019 *arrests*
10/22/20 Trial Day 1 of Jury deliberations: Closing arguments were done. Jury deliberations – A Porter County jury took less than 4.5 hours Thursday afternoon to convict Connor Kerner on seven of eight felony charges-was found guilty of two counts of murder; two counts of murder in the perpetration of a robbery; two counts of robbery; and a single felony count of arson. The jury found him not guilty on a felony charge of intimidation. Kerner will remain in custody at Porter County Jail until his sentencing at 9 a.m. Dec. 8 before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford.
Accomplice:
*John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 20) – Next Status hearing on 1/4/21.

 

[Niner]

Connor Kerner gets 179 years for killing two teens, setting bodies on fire at Hebron-area home after drug deal gone bad

Dec. 8, 2020

Connor Kerner was sentenced to 179 years in prison Tuesday for the deaths of two Lake County teens last year.

“Unfortunately, there are no winners in a case such as this but it does provide justice to the families for the loss of Thomas Grill and Molley Lanham,” Porter County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Armando Salinas said after the sentencing. “This was an outstanding investigation by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department and a victory for the community.”

Kerner said at the end of the sentencing, held before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford, that he plans to appeal.
[.....]
Kerner, Salinas said during the sentencing hearing, seemed to have everything going for him, including a great set of grandparents and parents who, though divorced, were supportive.

“He threw it all away. He is spoiled, entitled and made excuses for his behavior. As evident on the call with his mother (from jail), he never took it seriously,” he said.

The victims’ families poured their grief into the courtroom before Kerner was sentenced, noting his apparent lack of emotion during the trial, which included graphic photos of Grill’s and Lanham’s burned remains, and his attitude that he was the victim, which they said was on display during recordings of three jail phone calls with his mother, Roxann Kerner, played during the sentencing.

Lindsey Lanham, Molley Lanham’s older sister, said when her sister and Grill were reported missing, she had no idea if she was hurt or even alive, not knowing that her sister’s remains were in a cold field.

 

[Niner]

I'll have to wait for @Tippy Lynn to let me know IF this is still a go today - it is via telephonic - I'll go ahead & post it. I'll leave the court case # for you Tippy Lynn.

Monday, January 4, 2021
*Status Conference Hearing (Telephonic) (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found in Hebron, in burned out car) – *John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 19) arrested & charged (5/22/20 with 2 felony counts of murder in the perpetration of a robbery. Plead not guilty. No bond. Porter Superior Court #64DO1-2005-MR-003704
8/10/20: Status hearing. 8/10/20: Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/31/20. 8/31/20 Update: Update: Motion for continuance. 9/4/20: Motion for continuance-granted. Next status conference hearing on 10/5/20. 10/5/20 Update: Next status hearing on 1/4/21.
Accomplice:
*Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) – Found guilty. 12/8/20: Sentenced to 179 years in prison. Plans to appeal.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner

State of Indiana v. JOHN SALVADORE SILVA, II
Case Number 64D01-2005-MR-003704
Court Porter Superior Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/22/2020

01/04/2021
Status Conference
Session:
01/04/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
01/04/2021
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/04/2021 at 9:00 AM.

01/04/2021
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 05/03/2021 at 9:00 AM.

01/04/2021
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2021 at 10:00 AM.

01/04/2021
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 01/04/2021 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 06/01/2021 at 9:00 AM. Reason: Data Entry Error.

04/29/2021
Hearing
Session:
04/29/2021 10:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
Pre-Trial motions
05/03/2021
Pretrial Conference
Session:
05/03/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
06/01/2021
Jury Trial
Session:
01/04/2021 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/01/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
(9 day) 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/15, 6/16, and 6/17

 

[Luckyzmom]

TYSM @Niner and @Tippy Lynn !

 

[Niner]

Thank you @Tippy Lynn !

 

[Niner]

Thursday, April 29th:
*Pretrial Motions Hearing (Telephonic) (@ 10am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found in Hebron, in burned out car) – for *John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 19) arrested & charged (5/22/20 with 2 felony counts of murder in the perpetration of a robbery. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial set to begin on 6/1/21 (9 days: 6/1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17).
8/10/20: Status hearing. 8/10/20: Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/31/20. 8/31/20 Update: Update: Motion for continuance. 9/4/20: Motion for continuance-granted. Next status conference hearing on 10/5/20. 10/5/20 Update: Next status hearing on 1/4/21.
1/4/21 Update: Hearing was held and trial date set. Next pretrial motions hearing on 4/29/21, pretrial conference hearing on 5/3/21 & trial set to begin on 6/1/21.
Accomplice:
*Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) – Found guilty. 12/8/20: Sentenced to 179 years in prison. Plans to appeal.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - just want to make sure he still has a pretrial hearing on 5/3?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Tippy Lynn - just want to make sure he still has a pretrial hearing on 5/3?

TIA!

State of Indiana v. JOHN SALVADORE SILVA, II
Case Number 64D01-2005-MR-003704
Court Porter Superior Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/22/2020
Status 05/22/2020 , Pending (active)

05/01/2021
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order of Continuance by Court ---- 4/30/2021 : John Cantrell;Mark K Gruenhagen;Gary Stephen Germann

05/03/2021
Pretrial Conference
Session:
05/03/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
& Hearing on State's 404(B) Notice

06/01/2021
Jury Trial
Session:
01/04/2021 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/01/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
(9 day) 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/15, 6/16, and 6/17

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 3rd:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (Telephonic) (@ 9am CT) – IN - Thomas Grill, Jr. (18) & Molley R. Lanham (19) (Feb. 25, 2019, St. John; found in Hebron, in burned out car) – for *John Salvadore Silva II (17/now 19) arrested & charged (5/22/20 with 2 felony counts of murder in the perpetration of a robbery. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial set to begin on 6/1/21 (9 days: 6/1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17).
8/10/20: Status hearing. 8/10/20: Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/31/20. 8/31/20 Update: Update: Motion for continuance. 9/4/20: Motion for continuance-granted. Next status conference hearing on 10/5/20. 10/5/20 Update: Next status hearing on 1/4/21.
1/4/21 Update: Hearing was held and trial date set. Next pretrial motions hearing on 4/29/21, pretrial conference hearing on 5/3/21 & trial set to begin on 6/1/21. 4/29/21 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 5/3/21.
Accomplice:
*Connor Ralland Kerner (17/now 19) – Found guilty. 12/8/20: Sentenced to 179 years in prison. Plans to appeal.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - just wondering if there might be a hearing before trial in June?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Tippy Lynn - just wondering if there might be a hearing before trial in June?

TIA!

State of Indiana v. JOHN SALVADORE SILVA, II

Case Number: 64D01-2005-MR-00370

05/14/2021 - Pretrial Conference
Session:
05/14/2021 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
& Pre-Trial Motions


06/01/2021 - Jury Trial
Session:
01/04/2021 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/01/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fish, Michael A.
Comment:
(9 day) 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/15, 6/16, and 6/1

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @Tippy Lynn !