GUILTY MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*

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SALEM, Mo.- A Salem, Missouri couple is charged in connection with the death of their 10-year-old adopted daughter.

Randall and Susan Abney are both charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. The call for help was made on October 3.

The Dent County Sheriff Bob Wells confirmed that a doctor said the girl, Josie Ann, was emaciated and was so dehydrated a doctor couldn’t draw blood.
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The document says during an interview with police, Randall Abney told police the girl was emaciated because she chose not to eat and that she does that periodically.

Missouri couple charged after death of ’emaciated’ 10-year-old adopted daughter | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
 
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Josie Ann Abney died at a hospital on October 3(KY3)

Deputies searched the Abney’s home and found a child lock on the refrigerator, and no food that would be reachable by the girl in the kitchen. Officers also found a drawer full of junk food in the Abney’s room.

When investigators interviewed the Abney’s, officers asked why the couple didn’t take the girl to the hospital, Susan Abney said “I was too scared of what they would think.” Then when deputies asked who was responsible for the girl’s death, Susan answered “Me and Randy.”'

Susan and Randall Abney will be in court on October 29.

A candelight vigil will be held for Josie Ann on Tuesday night at 7:30 at the Dent county courthouse.

Prosecutors file charges against Dent County parents after child starves to death
 
Wgauradio.com has a lot of information. Sorry can't link.

12 or 13 foster children went through their home, but this precious little girl was the first to be adopted.

Doors locked from outside with an alarm over it. Another child left to starve to death on just a mattress. A blood sugar of 10, TEN at the hospital at 40 pounds?

Why? Why?

She was loved by Kristin Abney who says she is her sister, and a social media post from 3 years ago appears to show this.

What in the h*l* is happening?
 
SALEM, Mo. – Community members in Salem, Missouri gathered outside the Dent County Courthouse on Tuesday night. They remembered the life of 10-year-old Josie Ann Abney, called for justice in the investigation into her death, and called on everyone to do more to stop child abuse.

Josie weighed less than 35 pounds after she collapsed and died, according to the Dent County Coroner’s Office. The office said the typical weight for a 10-year-old is approximately 70 to 75 pounds.

Randall Abney and Susan Abney are charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death.

Missouri town holds vigil after adoptive parents charged in death of emaciated 10-year-old | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
 
20DE-CR00462 - ST V RANDALL L ABNEY

Charge/Judgment
Description: Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child - Resulting In Death Under Sec. 568.060.5(2) - No Sexual Contact { Felony A RSMo: 568.060 }
Date: 10/03/2020 Code: 568.060-001Y202038.0
Ticket Number: 999999999 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM

Docket Entries

10/13/2020 Application Filed
Application for PD services.

10/08/2020 Counsel Status Hrng Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
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Scheduled For: 10/29/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Confined Docket Hearing Held
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Weber. DFT appears via webex from the Dent County Jail. This matter comes before the court for a bond hearing as set by the court within seven days of initial appearance under SCR 33.05. Hearing was held. Court denies any change in bond and sets this matter for October 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. for counsel status and setting of preliminary hearing. DFT is ordered to appear.
Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/07/2020 Judge/Clerk - Note
Request for KY3 News

10/06/2020 Confined Docket Hearing Sched
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
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Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Charges Read
This matter comes before the court on October 6, 2020 for initial appearance after Dft was jailed on warrant. Dft appears in custody within 48 hours of arrest. Dft is read the Complaint/Information and advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, and the right to apply for Public Defender. Dft referred to Public Defender for representation. Dft advised of bond rights under SCR 33.06 and allowed to address the court. After consideration, the court reminds defendant that violation of any of teh conditions will result in rearrest, denies the requst for bond change and sets the matter for Bond Hearing October 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. DFT ordered to appear. SO ORDERED: /s/ Judge Nathan Kelsaw
Associated Entries: 10/05/2020 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/05/2020 Arraignment Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/06/2020 - Charges Read
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Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Warrant Served
Document ID - 20-DEARW-172; Served To - ABNEY, RANDALL LEE; Server - SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM; Served Date - 04-OCT-20; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - DEPUTY DERRICK MARFITT #614 - DCSO

10/04/2020 Warrant Issued
Document ID: 20-DEARW-172, for ABNEY, RANDALL LEE. , Bond Amount: 500,000.00, Bond Text: CASH OR PROFESSIONAL SURETY BOND CONDITIONS: Obey all laws. Attend all court hearings and submit to any orders, judgments and sentences of this court, or any court hearing this case. Defendant shall not tamper with a witness or victim, nor allow another person to tamper with a witness or victim, on behalf of the defendant. Additional Conditions: No contact, direct or indirect, with any minor. EXTRADITION PARAMETERS: In-state extradition Only
Judge Assigned
Warrant Requested
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Complaint Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Probable Cause Statement Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY

Scheduled Hearings & Trials

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW 9:00 AM 1 OF 1 Counsel Status Hearing
Event Text: DOTA if not incarcerated. Location: DENT CO JUDICIAL COURTROOM Dent Judicial Building
Address: DENT CO JUDICIAL BUILDING 112 EAST 5TH STREET SALEM MO

Case.net: - Docket Entries
 
20DE-CR00461 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

Charge/Judgment
Description: Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child - Resulting In Death Under Sec. 568.060.5(2) - No Sexual Contact { Felony A RSMo: 568.060 }
Date: 10/03/2020 Code: 568.060-001Y202038.0
Ticket Number: 999999999 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM

10/13/2020 Application Filed
Application for PD services.

10/08/2020 Counsel Status Hrng Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/29/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Confined Docket Hearing Held
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Weber. DFT appears via webex from the Dent County Jail. This matter comes before the court for a bond hearing as set by the court within seven days of initial appearance under SCR 33.05. Hearing was held. Court denies any change in bond and sets this matter for October 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. for counsel status and setting of preliminary hearing. DFT is ordered to appear.
Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/07/2020 Judge/Clerk - Note
Request from KY3 News

10/06/2020 Confined Docket Hearing Sched
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Charges Read
This matter comes before the court on October 6, 2020 for initial appearance after Dft was jailed on warrant. Dft appears in custody within 48 hours of arrest. Dft is read the Complaint/Information and advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, and the right to apply for Public Defender. Dft referred to Public Defender for representation. Dft advised of bond rights under SCR 33.06 and allowed to address the court. After consideration, the court reminds DFT that violation of any of the conditions will result in rearrest, Denies the request for bond change and sets the matter for Bond Hering October 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. DFT is ordered to appear. SO ORDERED: /s/ Judge Nathan Kelsaw
Associated Entries: 10/05/2020 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/05/2020 Warrant Served
Document ID - 20-DEARW-171; Served To - ABNEY, SUSAN A; Server - SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM; Served Date - 04-OCT-20; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - DEPUTY DERRICK MARFITT - DCSO
Arraignment Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/06/2020 - Charges Read
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Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/04/2020 Warrant Issued
Document ID: 20-DEARW-171, for ABNEY, SUSAN A. , Bond Amount: 500,000.00, Bond Text: CASH OR PROFESSIONAL SURETY BOND CONDITIONS: Obey all laws. Attend all court hearings and submit to any orders, judgments and sentences of this court, or any court hearing this case. Defendant shall not tamper with a witness or victim, nor allow another person to tamper with a witness or victim, on behalf of the defendant. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: No contact, direct or indierect, with any minor. EXTRADITION PARAMETERS: In-state extradition Only
Filed By: NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW
Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Warrant Requested
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Complaint Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Probable Cause Statement Filed
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Judge Assigned


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW 9:00 AM 1 OF 1 Counsel Status Hearing
Event Text: DOTA if not incarcerated. Location: DENT CO JUDICIAL COURTROOM Dent Judicial Building


Case.net: - Docket Entries
 
I'll go ahead & post this until I hear from @Jewels53 let's me know it is a "go".

Thursday, October 29th:
*Status & Setting of Preliminary Hearing for both (@ 9am CT) – MO – Josie Ann Abney (10) (October 3, 2020, Salem; starved to death: Josie weighed 38 lbs. after she collapsed & died) – Randall Lee (51) & Susan A. (44) Abney (adoptive parents) arrested (10/4/20) & charged (10/6/20) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. $500K cash or Surety bond each.
The Abneys adopted Josie at the age of 3 in 2013 before going on to foster 12 or 13 children over the years.
10/6/20 Update: Initial appearance. Were read charges, defendants referred to public defender for representation. Bond set at $500K cash or surety bond each. Bond conditions: Obey all laws. Attend all court hearings & submit to any orders, judgments & sentences of this court, or any court hearing this case. Defendant shall not tamper with a witness or victim, nor allow another person to tamper with a witness or victim, on behalf of the defendant. Additional Conditions: No contact, direct or indirect, with any minor. Extradition parameters: In-state extradition Only. Josie was homeschooled. 10/8/20 Update: Bond hearing for both via WebEx. Denied any change in bond. Next status & setting of preliminary hearing on 10/29/20.
 
@Jewels53 - did they have their arraignment on 10/8/20? Can't tell from what you posted, but saw it mentioned. No plea from either? Or will it be for today's hearing that they enter a plea?
TIA! :) No rush!!! By the way!
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20DE-CR00462 - ST V RANDALL L ABNEY

10/23/2020 Response Filed
Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY

10/21/2020 Pub Defdr Fee Assessment Filed
Public Defender Fee Assessment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER
Motion for Discovery
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER
Entry of Appearance Filed
Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER

10/20/2020 OCN Filed

10/13/2020 Application Filed
Application for PD services.

10/08/2020 Counsel Status Hrng Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/29/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Confined Docket Hearing Held
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Weber. DFT appears via webex from the Dent County Jail. This matter comes before the court for a bond hearing as set by the court within seven days of initial appearance under SCR 33.05. Hearing was held. Court denies any change in bond and sets this matter for October 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. for counsel status and setting of preliminary hearing. DFT is ordered to appear.
Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/07/2020 Judge/Clerk - Note
Request for KY3 News

10/06/2020 Confined Docket Hearing Sched
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Charges Read
This matter comes before the court on October 6, 2020 for initial appearance after Dft was jailed on warrant. Dft appears in custody within 48 hours of arrest. Dft is read the Complaint/Information and advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, and the right to apply for Public Defender. Dft referred to Public Defender for representation. Dft advised of bond rights under SCR 33.06 and allowed to address the court. After consideration, the court reminds defendant that violation of any of teh conditions will result in rearrest, denies the requst for bond change and sets the matter for Bond Hearing October 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. DFT ordered to appear. SO ORDERED: /s/ Judge Nathan Kelsaw
Associated Entries: 10/05/2020 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW 9:00 AM 1 OF 1 Counsel Status Hearing
Event Text: DOTA if not incarcerated. Location: DENT CO JUDICIAL COURTROOM Dent Judicial Building
Address: DENT CO JUDICIAL BUILDING 112 EAST 5TH STREET SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

20DE-CR00461 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

10/23/2020 Response Filed
Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY

10/21/2020 Pub Defdr Fee Assessment Filed
Public Defender Fee Assessment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER
Motion for Discovery
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER
Entry of Appearance Filed
Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER

10/13/2020 Application Filed
Application for PD services.

10/08/2020 Counsel Status Hrng Scheduled
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/29/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Confined Docket Hearing Held
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Weber. DFT appears via webex from the Dent County Jail. This matter comes before the court for a bond hearing as set by the court within seven days of initial appearance under SCR 33.05. Hearing was held. Court denies any change in bond and sets this matter for October 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. for counsel status and setting of preliminary hearing. DFT is ordered to appear.
Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

10/07/2020 Judge/Clerk - Note
Request from KY3 News

10/06/2020 Confined Docket Hearing Sched
Associated Entries: 10/08/2020 - Confined Docket Hearing Held
tree-collapse_button.jpg

Scheduled For: 10/08/2020; 9:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building
Charges Read
This matter comes before the court on October 6, 2020 for initial appearance after Dft was jailed on warrant. Dft appears in custody within 48 hours of arrest. Dft is read the Complaint/Information and advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, and the right to apply for Public Defender. Dft referred to Public Defender for representation. Dft advised of bond rights under SCR 33.06 and allowed to address the court. After consideration, the court reminds DFT that violation of any of the conditions will result in rearrest, Denies the request for bond change and sets the matter for Bond Hering October 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. DFT is ordered to appear. SO ORDERED: /s/ Judge Nathan Kelsaw
Associated Entries: 10/05/2020 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 10/06/2020; 10:00 AM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW 9:00 AM 1 OF 1 Counsel Status Hearing
Event Text: DOTA if not incarcerated. Location: DENT CO JUDICIAL COURTROOM Dent Judicial Building
Address: DENT CO JUDICIAL BUILDING 112 EAST 5TH STREET SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

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