GUILTY MI - Gabby Barrett, 4, dies of burns, Sumpter Twp, 1 Jan 2018 *B. Fields GUILTY*

[Niner]

Trying to find some updates on these two .....

Finally found something, but don't understand what this means?

OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
01/05/2018 Recommendation for Warrant
01/05/2018 Case Needs to Be Abstracted to MI Secretary of State

Anyone know?

TIA!

 

[MsMarple]

So, no update on a court date??

TIA!

I'm seeing a March 28 court date for Diaz. I searched Diaz, Candice. Brad Fields has a court date on April 11. They're both in the Andrew C. Baird Detention Facility. Their docket numbers are 1870039501 and 1870039502.

http://www.sheriffconnect.com/operations/jails/search-jail-inmates.html

 

[MsMarple]

Trying to find some updates on these two .....

Finally found something, but don't understand what this means?

OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
01/05/2018 Recommendation for Warrant
01/05/2018 Case Needs to Be Abstracted to MI Secretary of State

Anyone know?

TIA!

:seeya: Niner! Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer so I could be wrong but I believe they both have to do with the manhunt for Diaz and Fields in January. The dates on both are the dates the arrest warrants were authorized.

Recommendation for Warrant just means the prosecutor has to show cause to a judge who is authorized to issue an arrest warrant. Only then can the warrant be executed. IOW, no arrest without a warrant.

Case Needs to Be Abstracted to MI Secretary of State means a copy or report has to be sent to the Michigan Secretary of State which contains all the records about the crime. The Secretary of State oversees cases where vehicles were involved in felonies.

Both come under the Michigan Vehicle Code Section 257.732. Here's some information but be warned, it's not the easiest to plug through:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ne...eg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-257-732

 

[bleuboy]

I love how you can always count on knowledgeable people for every aspect on websleuths, whether its updates, court searches, maps or ANY INFO you don't understand. There is always someone to help, and that's what makes websleuths special and stand out.

 

[Niner]

MsMarple - thanks for the link and explanation! :wave:

But when I put in their names at that link, it comes up with "No Data". I put in their last name, then tried last name, first name, and the first name last name, but still comes up with "No Data". What are you putting in for the "Name" part? TIA!

And you are right bleuboy - very helpful people here!

 

[MsMarple]

MsMarple - thanks for the link and explanation! :wave:

But when I put in their names at that link, it comes up with "No Data". I put in their last name, then tried last name, first name, and the first name last name, but still comes up with "No Data". What are you putting in for the "Name" part? TIA!

And you are right bleuboy - very helpful people here!

Candice Diaz has a new court date of April 25. Fields is still showing April 11. Both remain in custody.

I know you have trouble sometimes, probably due to you being outside of the U.S.

I enter Diaz, Candice in the one box marked Name. The names don't need to be capitalized. The same goes for Fields, Brad. Search each one individually - don't try to enter both Diaz and Fields in one search.

So last name then a comma and a space then first name. Don't forget the comma after last name and the space before first name. Leaving either one out returns a "no data."

Try entering just the Global Subject Number:
For Diaz it's 1755796
For Fields it's 417435

Or try just the Booking Number:

For Diaz it's 2018-00001454
For Fields it's 2018-00001459

Using this link:
http://www.sheriffconnect.com/operations/jails/search-jail-inmates.html

 

[Niner]

Thanks MsMarple! It worked this time - I used their names and the Global #.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, April 11th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ CT) - MI - Gabrielle "Gabby" Barrett (4) (Jan. 1, 2018 died due to severe burns) - for Brad Edward Fields (28) BF charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Held without bond.
*Candice Renea Diaz (24) "mom" charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Held without bond. Next hearing on April 25th.
State officials have begun legal proceedings to sever the couple's parental rights to Diaz's other daughter and Gabrielle's half-sister. A hearing on the state's petition was scheduled for Jan. 25 in Wayne County Circuit Court. A trial date to sever parental rights was scheduled for April 24 through May 4 and is expected to last at least two weeks. Another pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 23. About a dozen witnesses are expected to be called to testify, an attorney for the state of Michigan told the judge Thursday The state's court petition also said both Diaz and Fields have criminal histories. Diaz is on probation for 2016 convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of prescription forms. Fields has convictions for interfering with a police investigation, third-degree retail fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
Magistrate DiSanto entered not guilty pleas for them and marked their files as mental health so they can receive mental health services in custody on Jan. 20th.


:judge:

 

[Niner]

I see from the court site that Fields next hearing is 5/11.

Diaz is still on 4/25.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 23rd:
*Pretrial Hearing to Sever Parental Rights Hearing (for 1/2 sister) (@ 9am CT) - MI - Gabrielle "Gabby" Barrett (4) (Jan. 1, 2018 died due to severe burns) - Candice Renea Diaz (24) "mom" & Brad Edward Fields (28) BF - charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Re murder charges: Fields' had hearing on 4/11, Diaz is on 4/25.
1/16/18 Update: State officials have begun legal proceedings to sever the couple's parental rights to Diaz's other daughter and Gabrielle's half-sister. A hearing on the state's petition is scheduled for Jan. 25 in Wayne County Circuit Court. The state's court petition also said both Diaz and Fields have criminal histories. Diaz is on probation for 2016 convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of prescription forms. Fields has convictions for interfering with a police investigation, third-degree retail fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
The Sumpter Township couple charged in the death of the woman’s 4-year-old daughter will go to trial on a state’s petition to have their parental rights severed for a younger child the couple share. A trial date was scheduled for April 24 through May 4 and is expected to last at least two weeks. Another pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 23. About a dozen witnesses are expected to be called to testify, an attorney for the state of Michigan told the judge Thursday.

 

[MSCJgrad]

Thanks!! I read upthread that you are retired... CONGRATS!!! If you ever decide that you have the time to put into it, I think that you would make an excellent CASA. I work with them daily, and you would be an asset to their organization. Just a friendly suggestion!

Monday, April 23rd:
*Pretrial Hearing to Sever Parental Rights Hearing (for 1/2 sister) (@ 9am CT) - MI - Gabrielle "Gabby" Barrett (4) (Jan. 1, 2018 died due to severe burns) - Candice Renea Diaz (24) "mom" & Brad Edward Fields (28) BF - charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Re murder charges: Fields' had hearing on 4/11, Diaz is on 4/25.
1/16/18 Update: State officials have begun legal proceedings to sever the couple's parental rights to Diaz's other daughter and Gabrielle's half-sister. A hearing on the state's petition is scheduled for Jan. 25 in Wayne County Circuit Court. The state's court petition also said both Diaz and Fields have criminal histories. Diaz is on probation for 2016 convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of prescription forms. Fields has convictions for interfering with a police investigation, third-degree retail fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
The Sumpter Township couple charged in the death of the woman’s 4-year-old daughter will go to trial on a state’s petition to have their parental rights severed for a younger child the couple share. A trial date was scheduled for April 24 through May 4 and is expected to last at least two weeks. Another pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. April 23. About a dozen witnesses are expected to be called to testify, an attorney for the state of Michigan told the judge Thursday.

 

[Niner]

Thanks!! I read upthread that you are retired... CONGRATS!!! If you ever decide that you have the time to put into it, I think that you would make an excellent CASA. I work with them daily, and you would be an asset to their organization. Just a friendly suggestion!

:blush: Thank you! What's a CASA? LOL! I used to be a senior Admin. Assistant to a bunch of engineers! I like "order"! :lol:

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 24th:
*Trial set to begin to Sever Parental Rights Hearing (for 1/2 sister) (@ 9am CT) - MI - Gabrielle "Gabby" Barrett (4) (Jan. 1, 2018 died due to severe burns) - *Candice Renea Diaz (24) "mom" & Brad Edward Fields (28) BF - charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture.
1/16/18 Update: State officials have begun legal proceedings to sever the couple's parental rights to Diaz's other daughter and Gabrielle's half-sister. A hearing on the state's petition is scheduled for Jan. 25 in Wayne County Circuit Court. The state's court petition also said both Diaz and Fields have criminal histories. Diaz is on probation for 2016 convictions for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of prescription forms. Fields has convictions for interfering with a police investigation, third-degree retail fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
The Sumpter Township couple charged in the death of the woman’s 4-year-old daughter will go to trial on a state’s petition to have their parental rights severed for a younger child the couple share. A trial date was scheduled for April 24 through May 4 and is expected to last at least two weeks. Pre-trial hearing was on April 23.

 

[MSCJgrad]

:blush: Thank you! What's a CASA? LOL! I used to be a senior Admin. Assistant to a bunch of engineers! I like "order"! :lol:

CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. I work with CASA's on a regular basis. I am a Foster Care Case Manager, so each of my child clients has a 'team' of professionals. GAL's are hard to come by, so CASA's pick up the slack. You are assigned a child client, and you are theirs throughout the duration of their case. At times, you are the only constant during the entire process... case managers have a high turnover rate, cases get transferred to different jurisdictions, even judges have commissioners sub in for them from time to time, so it is really important for the child to have a constant advocate. Here's some info from the website:

http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301295/k.BE9A/Home.htm

"Nearly 700,000 children experience abuse or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, they’re attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. That’s a heavy burden for a child to carry. With a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) or guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteer dedicated to their case, America’s most vulnerable children will have someone speaking up for their best interests. With your support, more children will have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home."

What Do CASA Volunteers Do?

CASA volunteers listen first. Then they act.

Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

Who Can Be a Volunteer?

You do not have to be a lawyer or a social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case.

You must pass a background check, participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average).

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the info MSCJgrad! Since moving to No. Europe I'll have to pass on that!

Any news on what is happening in the trial that is supposed to be happening?? Or is this "closed" as it pertains to a child?

TIA!

 

[Amonet]

Thanks for the info MSCJgrad! Since moving to No. Europe I'll have to pass on that!

Any news on what is happening in the trial that is supposed to be happening?? Or is this "closed" as it pertains to a child?

TIA!

The Michael McCarthy trial for the murder of Bella Bond (Baby Doe) was watchable online. That was in a different state, I don't know if that makes a difference? I guess it also depends if a case is 'big' enough that someone will do a livestream/recording?

 

[Niner]

Thanks Amonet.

Personally, I haven't seen anything on this.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, April 25th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ CT) - MI - Gabrielle "Gabby" Barrett (4) (Jan. 1, 2018 died due to severe burns) - for *Candice Renea Diaz (24) "mom" charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Held without bond.
*Brad Edward Fields (28) BF - charged with 4 counts: felony murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree child abuse & torture. Held without bond. Next hearing is May 11th.
State officials have begun legal proceedings to sever the couple's parental rights to Diaz's other daughter and Gabrielle's half-sister. A hearing on the state's petition was scheduled for Jan. 25 in Wayne County Circuit Court. A trial date to sever parental rights was scheduled for April 24 through May 4 and is expected to last at least two weeks. The state's court petition also said both Diaz and Fields have criminal histories. Diaz is on probation for 2016 convictions
for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of prescription forms. Fields has convictions for interfering with a police investigation, third-degree retail fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
Magistrate DiSanto entered not guilty pleas for them and marked their files as mental health so they can receive mental health services in custody on Jan. 20th.


This is for Diaz only.

 

[Mominmi]

<snipped>You must pass a background check, participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average).

Thank you for this information, MSCJgrad. This sounds like something I would like to pursue after retirement.

 

[Amonet]

Thanks Amonet.

Personally, I haven't seen anything on this.

I did do a search when I replied earlier but I couldn't find anything on the trial streaming sites or from the channel on YouTube where the Michael McCarthy trial was posted.

But even a Google search for the names was only bringing up news stories from January and nothing current. If it wasn't for you I don't know how anyone would even know the date of the trials!