KS - Layne Mays, 22, murdered by her brother, 27, Overland Park 14 Jan 2020

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Jewels53 said:
20CR00137 - MAYS, PARKER JOHN

01/17/2020 COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY MENDENHALL,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY PRO SE ,APPOINT PUBLIC DEFENDER CADE,ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ORDERED OF $ 100,READING WAIVED ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING (DWV)(ER)

01/17/2020 SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 01/23/20,10:30am,Div 8

01/17/2020 DEFENSE ATTORNEY PUBLIC DEFENDER, APPOINTED

01/17/2020 SCHED. FIRST APPEARANCE on 01/17/20,01:30pm,Div M4

01/16/2020 CANCELLED FIRST APPEARANCE on 01/17/20,01:30pm,DivM4

01/16/2020 FILE STAMP 01/16/20, AFFIDAVIT
01/16/2020 FILE STAMP 01/16/20, COMPLAINT, INITIATION OF ACTION

01/16/2020 SCHED. FA ON 01/17/20, 01:30pm, DIV M4
01/16/2020 SET BOND CONDITION: ELECTRONIC MONITORING; NO USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES/SUBMIT TO TESTING WHEN DIRECTED BY COURT; NO ALCOHOL; NO FIREARMS; NO CONTACT VICTIM(S)/WITNESSES, THEIR RESIDENCE/ EMPLOYMENT WHETHER OR NOT THEY POST BOND

01/16/2020 SET BOND $1,000,000 CA-SU
01/16/2020 JUDGE CHARLES DROEGE ASSIGNED TO CASE, DIVISION 8

01/16/2020 INITIAL CHARGE(S) 21-5402(a)(1) PREMED MURD 1ST FILED

01/16/2020 CASE E-FILED; AGENCY OPPD RPT# 20-000858

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Did he post bond? I find it interesting that he had a public defender appointed, I guess his agents aren't paying for a lawyer.
 
Jewels53 said:
Not to my knowledge and I haven't seen anything in the news. With a $1,000,000,000 bond I doubt very seriously he will be able to post a bond.
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His parents have money, and it says cash or surity so a bondsman would be 10-20%,but it doesn't seem reasonable that you would qualify for a public defender if you could post that kind of bond.
 
CHICANA said:
His parents have money, and it says cash or surity so a bondsman would be 10-20%,but it doesn't seem reasonable that you would qualify for a public defender if you could post that kind of bond.
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Who says his parents have money? It doesn't mean he has the money and that his parents would post his bond. I think he was living in Lawrence, KS and he is 27 yr. old. I am not sure but I believe he is independent of his parents. imo

John Parker Mays, 27, Lawrence, was arrested Tuesday night in Douglas County after his sister, Layne Mays, was found dead, Overland Park police spokesman John Lacy said. He was charged Thursday and is being held on $1 million bond. Authorities have not said how Layne Mays died.

Kansas man charged with sister's murder; she attended K-State

moo
 
Jewels53 said:
Who says his parents have money? It doesn't mean he has the money and that his parents would post his bond. I think he was living in Lawrence, KS and he is 27 yr. old. I am not sure but I believe he is independent of his parents. imo

John Parker Mays, 27, Lawrence, was arrested Tuesday night in Douglas County after his sister, Layne Mays, was found dead, Overland Park police spokesman John Lacy said. He was charged Thursday and is being held on $1 million bond. Authorities have not said how Layne Mays died.

Kansas man charged with sister's murder; she attended K-State

moo
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Based on their house, neighborhood, lifestyle, they appear to have money. I think he lived with them, but I'm not saying they're financially responsible.
 
CHICANA said:
Based on their house, neighborhood, lifestyle, they appear to have money. I think he lived with them, but I'm not saying they're financially responsible.
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Ok! Yes if he lived with them I am not sure how that works as far as being financially responsible. I would say they would not be responsible at age 27, he should be independent. I guess we will find out eventually.
 
katydid23 said:
Parker Mays on Instagram: “That’s not where Baldwin city used to be”

you can see evidence of his meltdown. Look at his most recent IG posts. He seems to be having an breakdown 6 days ago, which would be the 20th. :(
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My daughter went to school with Parker and was friends with him. She lost track of him after HS, but had nothing but good things to say about him. Quick witted-funny- well grounded.
This is definitely a SHOCK to the entire community.

No one is a winner in this situation. Very sad.
 
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sister7 said:
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My daughter went to school with Parker and was friends with him. She lost track of him after HS, but had nothing but good things to say about him. Quick witted-funny- well grounded.
This is definitely a SHOCK to the entire community.

No one is a winner in this situation. Very sad.
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IF you spoke to high school classmates of my younger brother they would tell you he was hilarious, popular with the girls, and a great athlete. Everyone loved him.

But if you spoke to people who new him after he was about 20, they'd describe him in totally different ways. He had adult onset schizophrenia and became a VERY different person.

Looking at Parker's IG, I see similarities to my brother, back then. The 'mystery' of the missing city, and him taking credit for it, and the scribbled directions on the notepad---posted as 'evidence.' So much like my brother. So many paranoid conspiracies that he felt compelled to explain to us. The CIA was in contract with him, but communicated by Television shows, specifically Johnny Carson speaking to him in code. And he'd transcribe Johnny's commentary and underline the code words and translate what they really meant...:rolleyes:

So similar to what Parker was posting 6 days ago....the same time frame his sister was killed...:(

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This sad story really hits close to home for me. I always worried that my brother might do something like this someday, which he never did, thank goodness, may he RIP.

He was not a violent person but he heard voices and was delusional at times. And he had been arrested a few times over the years for scufflers with others where he was confused and reacting erratically.
 
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katydid23 said:
IF you spoke to high school classmates of my younger brother they would tell you he was hilarious, popular with the girls, and a great athlete. Everyone loved him.

But if you spoke to people who new him after he was about 20, they'd describe him in totally different ways. He had adult onset schizophrenia and became a VERY different person.

Looking at Parker's IG, I see similarities to my brother, back then. The 'mystery' of the missing city, and him taking credit for it, and the scribbled directions on the notepad---posted as 'evidence.' So much like my brother. So many paranoid conspiracies that he felt compelled to explain to us. The CIA was in contract with him, but communicated by Television shows, specifically Johnny Carson speaking to him in code. And he'd transcribe Johnny's commentary and underline the code words and translate what they really meant...:rolleyes:

So similar to what Parker was posting 6 days ago....the same time frame his sister was killed...:(

I noticed that his Mom posted in support of him, telling her she loved him, while he was ranting online...That is how my Mom tried to deal with my brother as well. She totally supported him and nurtured him emotionally, and luckily also kept him on his meds as much as possible.

This sad story really hits close to home for me. I always worried that my brother might do something like this someday, which he never did, thank goodness, may he RIP.

He was not a violent person but he heard voices and was delusional at times. And he had been arrested a few times over the years for scufflers with others where he was confused and reacting erratically.
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Thank you for sharing. I have worked as an RN on an inpatient intensive psychiatric unit for many years and see so many patients who suffer with schizophrenia. However, I really appreciate your post as it is a glimpse through the eyes of an immediate family member.

So often on the unit, family members are either still in a sense of shock because of the new diagnosis to their loved ones OR they (family members) are simply absent. I can’t blame the absenteeism completely because staff often witnesses the disease at its worst and I am sure it is heartbreaking and terrifying to loved ones. And as with all mental illness (and disease processes in general), family can feel very helpless. On the other hand, a healthy support system is necessary and it’s sad that the hallucinations and delusions associated with the disease progression tend to work against all involved.

I’m finding it hard to say this without implicating because I only know what little I have read here regarding this case..so I’ll attempt to say it this way: If PM has indeed been diagnosed and suffers from mental illness and IF he is indeed responsible for his sisters death, it would be beneficial to remember that everyone suffers from such tragedy. And by everyone, that would include him. I’ve never met a patient who wasn’t tormented in one way or another due to/with their mental illness.

All IMO
 
katydid23 said:
IF you spoke to high school classmates of my younger brother they would tell you he was hilarious, popular with the girls, and a great athlete. Everyone loved him.

But if you spoke to people who new him after he was about 20, they'd describe him in totally different ways. He had adult onset schizophrenia and became a VERY different person.

Looking at Parker's IG, I see similarities to my brother, back then. The 'mystery' of the missing city, and him taking credit for it, and the scribbled directions on the notepad---posted as 'evidence.' So much like my brother. So many paranoid conspiracies that he felt compelled to explain to us. The CIA was in contract with him, but communicated by Television shows, specifically Johnny Carson speaking to him in code. And he'd transcribe Johnny's commentary and underline the code words and translate what they really meant...:rolleyes:

So similar to what Parker was posting 6 days ago....the same time frame his sister was killed...:(

<modsnip>

This sad story really hits close to home for me. I always worried that my brother might do something like this someday, which he never did, thank goodness, may he RIP.

He was not a violent person but he heard voices and was delusional at times. And he had been arrested a few times over the years for scufflers with others where he was confused and reacting erratically.
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I'm sorry about your brother.
 
Thursday, January 23rd:
*No-Go Preliminary Hearing (@10:30am CT) – KS – Layne Rebecca Mays (22) (Jan. 14, 2020, Overland Park) - *Parker John Mays (27) (bro) arrested & booked (1/14/20) & charged (1/16/20) with premeditated 1st degree murder. $1M cash or surety bond.
1/17/20 Initial appearance scheduled. Defendant appears in custody, appointed public defender Cade. Defendant ordered to appear at next No-Go Preliminary hearing 1/23/20 @ 10:30am. Bond conditions: Electronic monitoring; no use of illegal drugs or controlled substances & submit to testing when direct by court; no alcohol; no firearms; no contact with victim(s) or witnesses, their residence or employment whether or not they post bond.
 
katydid23 said:
IF you spoke to high school classmates of my younger brother they would tell you he was hilarious, popular with the girls, and a great athlete. Everyone loved him.

But if you spoke to people who new him after he was about 20, they'd describe him in totally different ways. He had adult onset schizophrenia and became a VERY different person.

Looking at Parker's IG, I see similarities to my brother, back then. The 'mystery' of the missing city, and him taking credit for it, and the scribbled directions on the notepad---posted as 'evidence.' So much like my brother. So many paranoid conspiracies that he felt compelled to explain to us. The CIA was in contract with him, but communicated by Television shows, specifically Johnny Carson speaking to him in code. And he'd transcribe Johnny's commentary and underline the code words and translate what they really meant...:rolleyes:

So similar to what Parker was posting 6 days ago....the same time frame his sister was killed...:(

<modsnip>

This sad story really hits close to home for me. I always worried that my brother might do something like this someday, which he never did, thank goodness, may he RIP.

He was not a violent person but he heard voices and was delusional at times. And he had been arrested a few times over the years for scufflers with others where he was confused and reacting erratically.
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Thanks for sharing Katy! That had to be hard to watch your brother go through all of that, plus all of your family members. I just can't even imagine living through something like that.

You may be very right about Parker. Yet we don't know if or why he killed his sister. I hope we will find out soon.
 
@Niner here is the update for todays hearing!


Case No 20CR00137 Mays, Parker John

01/23/2020 FILE STAMP 01/23/20, MOTION TO DETERMINE COMPETENCY

01/23/2020 COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY SHANNON,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY DRISCOLL,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ;MOTION FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION-GRANTED (CD)(TC)

01/23/2020 SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 03/19/20,10:30am,Div8

03/19/20 10:30am 8 NO GO PRELIM HEARING

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I think some of saw the competency evaluation coming. jmo

 
Had to find out what a "No-Go Preliminary hearing" was:

A "go" means your case is actually set for a preliminary hearing. A "no go" means your case is not set for a preliminary hearing, just for a scheduling date
 
katydid23 said:
Parker Mays on Instagram: “That’s not where Baldwin city used to be”

you can see evidence of his meltdown. Look at his most recent IG posts. He seems to be having an breakdown 6 days ago, which would be the 20th. :(
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Something seems to have gone off-rails around August on 2019 - it's hard to say if his disillusionment was a cause or a symptom. Dang, he is so talented, too. RIP Layne and my heart goes out to this family - what a deeply complex thing to go experience.
 
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