Found Deceased MO - Cassidy Rainwater, 33, *GRAPHIC CONTENT* nude & caged in photos, Buffalo, 15 Jul 2021 *Arrests*

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witzah said:
Judges get stricken all the time, by attorneys familiar with their style and not liking it... By the way they handle certain case types or motions... This on its own doesn't mean anything. I'm not sure how much flexibility there is amongst jurisdictions, but most attorneys are allowed one strike. Any more than that and you get into judge shopping, but one is almost routine.

Judges need to recuse themselves when there is an actual or perceived conflict, but that's different. It's getting a new judge, but it's by recusal not motion for a new judge
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Thanks for that information. It does seem to buy some more time. That helps as prosecutors get more time until they get results on the evidence submitted.
 
Betty P said:
Maybe they should keep him in jail, for his own safety. Someone set fire to the crime scene hovel, so the same people might want to visit Norton if he's released.

I really hope investigators are trying to get more information from Norton about others involved.
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I have no idea what they are thinking having a bond hearing for this lunatic.
This is just outrageous to me. This is the man that admitted that he helped restrain her!
He's a flight risk - makes me furious. :mad:

jmo
 
MountainGal33 said:
I have no idea what they are thinking having a bond hearing for this lunatic.
This is just outrageous to me. This is the man that admitted that he helped restrain her!
He's a flight risk - makes me furious. :mad:

jmo
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It's standard procedure. His attorney has a right to request the hearing on his behalf. It doesn't mean the court is obligated to allow him to get out on bond, though. The state will probably ask the judge to refuse bond based on his flight risk and the serious nature of the crime.

JMO IANAL

ETA: Seriously, I think if they let him out on bond, he'll end up dead in less than 24 hrs.
 
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Knox said:
When are the forensics expected back?
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It's been one month. The Sheriff said in the news articles (dated October 1st) that it would take a month, so I suspect it will be very soon.

And no article specified if it was more than one person's DNA.

I would not be surprised if it turns out to be more than one person.

But this is jmo -
 
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MountainGal33 said:
It's been one month. The Sheriff said in the news articles (dated October 1st) that it would take a month, so I suspect it will be very soon.

And no article specified if it was more than one person's DNA.

I would not be surprised if it turns out to be more than one person.

But this is jmo -
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Thank you!!
 
Betty P said:
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Couldn't Agree More!
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He needs to be protected so investigators can get as much information from him as possible. He seems more willing to talk than his partner in crime.[/QUOTE]
Before I read your post here I was about to reply with, "would that really be such a bad thing?" But you have a good point - assuming that he'll talk. I wish LE (or other less visible resources) were allowed an opportunity to flat out offer him that option. (I.e. Give us info or be relegated to a less than enjoyable, immediate demise.)
 
TwinkieDefense said:
I believe this is a new article?
New motions filed in James Phelps case; court appearance this Friday
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Yes, thanks for the link! We should watch for any news that comes out of the Phelps hearing this Friday.

Court documents show a motion to compel and a motion for bond reduction were filed by Samuel Gearhart, a co-counsel for James Phelps. Now a bond has not been set for Phelps, but OzarksFirst anticipates these motions will be discussed on November 19 during a court appearance. Phelps was assigned a new judge on November 1.
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BREAKING NEWS: Dallas County sheriff confirms body found on James Phelps’ property as Cassidy Rainwater; murder charges filed

BUFFALO, Mo. (KY3) - The Dallas County sheriff says DNA tests performed on a body found on the property of James Phelps confirm the death of Cassidy Rainwater.

The Dallas County prosecutor on Wednesday filed new first-degree murder charges against James Phelps and Timothy Norton for Rainwater’s death. The prosecutor also charged them with the abandonment of a corpse. They each faced kidnapping charges in Rainwater’s disappearance.
 
SDFinColo said:
BREAKING NEWS: Dallas County sheriff confirms body found on James Phelps’ property as Cassidy Rainwater; murder charges filed

BUFFALO, Mo. (KY3) - The Dallas County sheriff says DNA tests performed on a body found on the property of James Phelps confirm the death of Cassidy Rainwater.

The Dallas County prosecutor on Wednesday filed new first-degree murder charges against James Phelps and Timothy Norton for Rainwater’s death. The prosecutor also charged them with the abandonment of a corpse. They each faced kidnapping charges in Rainwater’s disappearance.
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I want to vomit, processed, labeled, and packaged. I don't think I want to read any further details.
 
How incredibly disturbing. Just a word of warning to fellow members, that article is NOT for the faint of heart. Please read with caution and be prepared.

So sorry Cassidy! Justice will be swift, hopefully.
 
LizzyE said:
How incredibly disturbing. Just a word of warning to fellow members, that article is NOT for the faint of heart. Please read with caution and be prepared.

So sorry Cassidy! Justice will be swift, hopefully.
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Thank you for the warning. I've notified a mod to ask for a "Graphic Content" warning on the post. Great idea!
 
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