KS Nancy Thode murdered along with cat and bird killed Olathe, KS June 29, 2024

[Jewels53]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 40-year-old Olathe man has been charged with first-degree murder after a 72-year-old woman was found dead in a home Saturday evening.

According to court documents filed Tuesday, Brian Christopher Thode is facing three counts of criminal charges — one count of first-degree murder and two counts of cruelty to animals.

Count I said that Thode “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally and with premeditation” killed Nancy Thode on Saturday, June 29 at the 1000 block of East Oakview Street.

https://fox4kc.com/news/man-charged-with-killing-72-year-old-woman-cat-bird-in-olathe-home/

This was the first report!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Olathe Police Department is investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in a home Saturday evening.

According to OPD, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of East Oakview Street just before 6 p.m. for a death investigation.

https://fox4kc.com/news/man-in-custody-after-woman-found-dead-in-olathe-kansas-home-police/?ipid=promo-link-block1

 

[Jewels53]

24CR01899
THODE BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

Section	Date	Title	ACS	Drug	PL	Finding	TP	LVL	PN	Sent Date
Count 1	21-5402(a)(1)	06/29/24	PREMED MURDER 1ST DEGREE					F	OG	P
Count 2	21-6412(b)(1)	06/29/24	CRUELTY TO ANIMALS-FEL					F	U	N
Count 3	21-6412(b)(1)	06/29/24	CRUELTY TO ANIMALS-FEL					F	U	N

07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/2024, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
07/02/2024	COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY MENDENHALL,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY PRO SE ,APPOINT PUBLIC DEFENDER CORNWELL,ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ORDERED OF $ 100,READING WAIVED ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING BY ZOOM (WES)(ER)
07/02/2024	DEFENSE ATTORNEY CORNWELL, CARL E APPOINTED
07/02/2024	SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 07/17/24,10:00am,Div 16
07/02/2024	JUDGE NBF ASSIGNED TO CASE , DIV 16
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/24, COMPLAINT, INITIATION OF ACTION
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/24, AFFIDAVIT
07/02/2024	FILE STAMP 07/02/24, PRE-TRIAL RISK ASSESSMENT
07/02/2024	SCHED. FA ON 07/02/24, 01:30pm, DIV M2
07/02/2024	SET BOND CONDITION: HOUSE ARREST W/GPS MONITORING, NOT GO WITHIN 100 YARDS OF VICTIM'S RESIDENCE/EMPLOYMENT; 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; MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION PRIOR TO BONDING; FOLLOW MENTAL HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING TAKING OF MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED
07/02/2024	SET BOND $3,000,000 CA-SU
07/02/2024	JUDGE MICHAEL P JOYCE ASSIGNED TO CASE, DIVISION 15
07/02/2024	INITIAL CHARGE(S) 21-5402(a)(1) PREMED MURD 1ST; 21-6412(b)(1) CRUELTY ANIMALS; 21-6412(b)(1) CRUELTY ANIMALS FILED
07/02/2024	CASE E-FILED; AGENCY OLPD RPT# 24-007323

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
07/17/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING
07/02/24	01:30pm	M2	FIRST APPEARANCE

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, July 17th:
*No-Go Preliminary Hearing via Zoom (@ 10am CT) – KS - Nancy Thode (72) found dead in her home at about 6pm June 29, 2024 in Olathe. *Brian Christopher Thode (40) [son] arrested (6/29/24) & charged (7/2/24) with 1 count of 1st degree murder (unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally & with premeditation) & 2 counts of animal cruelty {unlawfully, knowingly, maliciously & feloniously killed a cat and a bird in the home). Bond is $3M. Johnson County
The Olathe Police Dept. is investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in a home Saturday, 6/29/24 evening. According to OPD, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of East Oakview Street just before 6pm for a death investigation. A 40-year-old Olathe man has been charged with first-degree murder after a 72-year-old woman was found dead in a home Saturday evening. According to court documents filed Tuesday, 7/2/24 Brian Christopher Thode is facing three counts of criminal charges — one count of first-degree murder 7 two counts of cruelty to animals. Count I said that Thode “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally & with premeditation” killed Nancy Thode on Saturday, June 29.
Judge Michael P. Joyce presiding. Johnson County DA Steve Howe. Public defender Carl E. Cornwell.
7/2/24 Update: Initial appearance. Bond set at $3M. During his first appearance in court, the judge asked Thode if he had received a copy of his complaint & read through it. The judge also asked if Thode wanted him to read his complaint word for word. Thode said, “No, I read it. With my mental issues, I don’t understand why that happened.” The judge explained that the facts of the case didn’t need to be discussed today during the first appearance & the meeting continued.
7/2/24 Docket update: Request for Disclosure of an affidavit or sworn testimony. Plaintiff appears by Mendenhall & defendant appears in custody pro se. Appointed public defender Carl E. Cornwell. Administrative fee ordered of $100. Reading waived. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next court hearing by Zoom on 7/17/24 @ 10am for a No-Go Preliminary hearing. Complaint, Initiation of action. Affidavit. Pretrial risk assessment. Set bond condition: House arrest with GPS monitoring, not to go within 100 yards of Victim's residence/employment; 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; mental health evaluation prior to bonding; follow mental health recommendations including taking of medication as prescribed. Judge Michael P. Joyce assigned to case.

 

[Jewels53]

24CR01899
THODE, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

07/08/2024	FILE STAMP 07/08/24, MOTION TO DETERMINE COMPETENCY
07/05/2024	FILE STAMP 07/05/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/05/2024	FILE STAMP 07/05/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/05/2024	FILE STAMP 07/05/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/05/2024	FILE STAMP 07/05/2024, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
07/03/2024	FILE STAMP 07/03/2024, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
07/17/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

@Niner

 

[tlcya]

The Olathe Police Department has identified the 40-year-old as the son of the 72-year-old victim, Nancy Thode.
[snip]
Brian Christopher Thode had his first court appearance on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. He told a judge presiding over the case that he didn't understand the charges filed against him and requested to be sent to a "mental institution."

He is being held on a $3 million bond. His next court hearing is set for July 17 at 10 a.m. in Johnson County District Court.
Olathe man charged with killing his 72-year-old mother, bird and cat

 

[Inthedetails]

The Olathe Police Department has identified the 40-year-old as the son of the 72-year-old victim, Nancy Thode.
[snip]
Brian Christopher Thode had his first court appearance on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. He told a judge presiding over the case that he didn't understand the charges filed against him and requested to be sent to a "mental institution."

He is being held on a $3 million bond. His next court hearing is set for July 17 at 10 a.m. in Johnson County District Court.
Olathe man charged with killing his 72-year-old mother, bird and cat

I figured it had to be the son. He didn't want to have to deal with the animals so he killed them too. A stranger wouldn't have noticed or cared.

Jmo

 

[tlcya]

I figured it had to be the son. He didn't want to have to deal with the animals so he killed them too. A stranger wouldn't have noticed or cared.

Jmo

probably hated the animals as well as his mom. I haven't been able to tell from the articles so far but wondering if he was a failure to launch type and lived there with her.

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - not really expecting any updates yet - but thought I would ask! Take your time! and TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

@Jewels53 - not really expecting any updates yet - but thought I would ask! Take your time! and TIA!

24CR01899
THODE, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

07/17/2024	COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY ZADINA,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY CORNWELL ALL BY VIDEO,COMMENT DEFENSE REQUESTS COMPETENCY EVAL,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ON ZOOM (NBF)(ZM)
07/17/2024	SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 09/11/24,10:00am,Div16

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
09/11/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

 

[Niner]

24CR01899
THODE, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

07/17/2024	COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY ZADINA,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY CORNWELL ALL BY VIDEO,COMMENT DEFENSE REQUESTS COMPETENCY EVAL,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ON ZOOM (NBF)(ZM)
07/17/2024	SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 09/11/24,10:00am,Div16

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
09/11/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

Thanks!

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, September 11th:
*No-Go Preliminary Hearing (@ 10am CT) – KS - Nancy Thode (72) found dead in her home at about 6pm June 29, 2024 in Olathe. *Brian Christopher Thode (40) [son] arrested (6/29/24) & charged (7/2/24) with 1 count of 1st degree murder (unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally & with premeditation) & 2 counts of animal cruelty {unlawfully, knowingly, maliciously & feloniously killed a cat & a bird in the home). Bond is $3M. Johnson County
Judge Michael P. Joyce presiding. DA Mendenhall & Zadina & defense attorney Carl E. Cornwell, public defender.
Case & court info from 6/29/24 thru 7/2/24 reference post #3 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nd-bird-killed-olathe-ks-june-29-2024.717418/
7/2/24 Docket update: Request for Disclosure of an affidavit or sworn testimony. Plaintiff appears by Mendenhall & defendant appears in custody pro se. Appointed public defender Carl E. Cornwell. Administrative fee ordered of $100. Reading waived. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next court hearing by Zoom on 7/17/24 @ 10am for a No-Go Preliminary hearing. Complaint, Initiation of action. Affidavit. Pretrial risk assessment. Set bond condition: House arrest with GPS monitoring, not to go within 100 yards of Victim's residence/employment; 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; mental health evaluation prior to bonding; follow mental health recommendations including taking of medication as prescribed. Judge Michael P. Joyce assigned to case.
7/3/24 Docket update: Request for disclosure of an affidavit or sworn testimony. 7/5/24: Clerks return of service. 7/8/24: Motion to determine competency.
7/17/24 Update: Plaintiff appears by Zadina, defendant appears in custody with attorney Cornwell all by video. Defense requests competency evaluation & continued by defense. Defendant ordered to personally appear at the next court hearing on Zoom. Next no-go preliminary hearing on 9/11/24 @ 10am.

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - any updates yet? TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

@Jewels53 - any updates yet? TIA!

24CR01899

THODE, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

09/12/2024	FILE STAMP 09/12/24, ORDER FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION AND TREATMENT PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 22-3302 AND TWO-WAY TRANSPORTATION ORDER SENT TO SHERIFF
09/11/2024	COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY ZADINA,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY CORNWELL ALL BY VIDEO,COMMENT COURT ADOPTS FINDINGS FROM EVALUATION & FINDS INCOMPETENCY,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ON ZOOM (NBF)(ZM)
09/11/2024	SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 12/18/24,10:00am,Div16

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
12/18/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

 

[Niner]

24CR01899

THODE, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

09/12/2024	FILE STAMP 09/12/24, ORDER FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION AND TREATMENT PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 22-3302 AND TWO-WAY TRANSPORTATION ORDER SENT TO SHERIFF
09/11/2024	COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(1) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY ZADINA,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY CORNWELL ALL BY VIDEO,COMMENT COURT ADOPTS FINDINGS FROM EVALUATION & FINDS INCOMPETENCY,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ON ZOOM (NBF)(ZM)
09/11/2024	SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 12/18/24,10:00am,Div16

Court Date	Court Time	Division	Proceeding Type
12/18/24	10:00am	16	NO GO PRELIM HEARING

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

Thanks!

 

[Occam's Zebra]

So he was found incompetent to stand trial on 9/11 and then on 9/12 there's an order for a competency evaluation? Am I reading this wrong?

 

[Niner]

So he was found incompetent to stand trial on 9/11 and then on 9/12 there's an order for a competency evaluation? Am I reading this wrong?

It sounds to me like the defense asked to continue this hearing. So I guess while he is in jail he'll get another competency evaluation & be back on 12/18 - so giving a month or so to get sane...