MO - Betty Hayes, 88, Holliday, 16 Dec 2021 *murder charges*

[PommyMommy]

JUL 31, 2023

Man charged with killing of missing Monroe County woman

Betty Hayes was reported missing nearly 20 months ago. Now, a man is charged with second-degree murder.

www.komu.com

According to the witness, Miller was upset with Hayes because she owned him money for wages for work he had performed for her, court documents said.

New details in murder case: Hayes' remains found on suspect's property, motive revealed

New details have emerged about the arrest of Lyle Miller who's charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Betty Hayes, 88, of Holliday.

khqa.com

The witness also told investigators that Miller woke him up the morning after Hayes disappeared to help him put out a brush fire near the pond on his 40-acre property, which is located at 13363 Monroe Road 1114 in Madison.

Investigators say witness interview led to discovery of Betty Hayes remains, arrest of her suspected killer - ABC17NEWS

An interview with a witness led to investigators finding the remains of a Monroe County woman who disappeared more than a year ago, according to court documents.

abc17news.com

Hayes' family describes her as loving, hardworking and caring. She was a nurse for more than 35 years and lived in her farmhouse in Holliday for more than 60 years.

Her son MH said Sunday afternoon that he is thankful for all the help.

"We are thankful for the help of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in finding my mom. At this time we ask that everyone respects our family's privacy as we deal with the emotions this news has brought to us," MH said in a written statement.

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 9, 2023

Man accused of kiling missing Monroe County woman files for public defender

Lyle Miller is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the December 2021 disappearance of Betty Hayes.

www.komu.com

A man accused of killing a Monroe County woman filed an appeal to be represented by a public defender during an arraignment Wednesday.

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Miller filed an appeal to obtain a public defender after the Missouri State Public Defender Office said he was not eligible for a public defender, online records show.

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Miller continues to be held without bond at the Miller County Jail. A bond review hearing is scheduled for Aug. 15, a counsel status hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 29.

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[PommyMommy]

PC STATEMENT.PDF (mo.gov)
FELONY COMPLAINT REDACTED.PDF (mo.gov)

08/28/2023
	Judge/Clerk - Note Filed By: TALLEY SMITH
	Preliminary Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/25/2023; 10:00 AM; TALLEY SMITH; Monroe
	Hearing Continued/Rescheduled State by PA Volkert and AAG Loesch. Defendant by Webex and represented by Attorney Hilbrenner. Defendant requests continuance of preliminary hearing with no objection from the State. The Court finds the agreement of the parties, defense counsel's recent entry in the case, and Defendant's waiver of his right to preliminary hearing within 30 days to be good cause to continue the preliminary hearing. Matter scheduled for preliminary hearing on 9/25/23 at 10:00 AM. Defendant's request for bond reduction is scheduled for hearing on 9/12/23 at 11:30 AM. State to notify victims of hearing dates. Defendant to appear by video at bond hearing. Defendant to appear in person at preliminary hearing. TS Associated Entries: 08/09/2023 - Preliminary Hearing Scheduled + Hearing Continued From: 08/29/2023; 10:00 AM Preliminary Hearing

Case.net: 23MN-CR00090 - Case Header (mo.gov)
Defendant: Lyle Miller

 

[janelspoon]

I'm so glad this sweet ol lady was found . It's awful she lived as long as she did just to be taken out by trash. My heart goes out to her family . She's not even my granny and it makes me so mad what was done to her . RIP Miss Betty !

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Murder charge upgraded for man accused of killing missing Monroe County woman

Prosecutors filed an amended criminal complaint Monday for Lyle Miller, 65.

www.komu.com

MONROE COUNTY − A murder charge has been upgraded for a man accused of killing a Monroe County woman, according to online documents filed Monday.

Prosecutors filed an amended criminal complaint Monday for Lyle Miller, 65.

Miller will be arraigned Oct. 5 on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.

In July, authorities arrested Miller in connection to the December 2021 disappearance of 90-year-old Betty Hayes. Her remains were recovered from a pond on Miller's land.

Bond was denied earlier this month after a request for reduction. Miller is currently being held at the Monroe County Jail.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 6, 2023

Monroe County man pleads Not Guilty to murder charge - WTAD

A Madison, Missouri man, charged with the 2021 death of a Monroe County woman, has pleaded Not Guilty. Lyle…

www.wtad.com

A Madison, Missouri man, charged with the 2021 death of a Monroe County woman, has pleaded Not Guilty.

Lyle Miller entered that plea Thursday at his arraignment in Monroe County Circuit Court. A trial date could be set at a hearing January 4th. ...

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[PommyMommy]

Change in case # to: 23MN-CR00090-01 - ST V LYLE W MILLER (E-CASE)

Murder 1st Degree
Tampering With Physical Evidence In Felony Prosecution

01/02/2024
	Motion for Disclosure States Supplemental Disclosure to Defendant as of January 2, 2024; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: *advertiser censored* Associated Entries: 01/02/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
	CRIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; States Supplemental Disclosure to Defendant as of January 2, 2024- unredacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Disclosure (motion) filed on 01/02/2024. Filed By: *advertiser censored* Associated Entries: 01/02/2024 - Motion for Disclosure +
01/04/2024
	Order Filed By: *advertiser censored*

https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=23MN-CR00090-01&inputVO.courtId=SMPDB0004_CT10&inputVO.isTicket=false#docket

 

[PommyMommy]

23MN-CR00090-01 - ST V LYLE W MILLER (E-CASE)
Murder 1st Degree
Tampering With Physical Evidence In Felony Prosecution

01/23/2024
	Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Matter set for all pending motions and trial setting on 2/20/2024 at 10:00a.m.RT REVISED Event Information: New Event: Case Management Conference; Scheduled For: 02/20/2024; 10:00 AM

Case.net: 23MN-CR00090-01 - Case Header (mo.gov)

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 20, 2024

Five-day jury trial scheduled for Madison man accused of murdering elderly woman

A jury trial is scheduled for a Monroe County man accused of murdering a woman who paid him to perform odd jobs.

www.kjluradio.com

On Tuesday, a Monroe County judge scheduled Lyle Miller, 65, of Madison, for a five-day jury trial beginning December 2. Miller is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence for the 2021 murder of 88-year-old Betty Hayes of Holiday.



Case.net: 23MN-CR00090-01 - Case Header (mo.gov)
Pretrial set for 11/15/2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

[PommyMommy]

I was looking for recent news when I stumbled across this article. He slit her throat THREE TIMES.

There is a special place in hell...

SEP 23, 2023

Charge against Madison man amended to first-degree murder after autopsy shows cuts to throat on 88-year-old woman in pond – Muddy River News

During a preliminary hearing Monday morning in Monroe County Circuit Court before Judge Talley Smith, prosecutors presented evidence that an autopsy revealed Hayes also suffered three cuts to her throat,

muddyrivernews.com

During a preliminary hearing Monday morning in Monroe County Circuit Court before Judge Talley Smith, prosecutors presented evidence that an autopsy revealed Hayes also suffered three cuts to her throat, which they said shows the act was premeditated, necessitating the first-degree murder charge.