GUILTY OH - Jonathan Minard, 14, found deceased, Carroll County, 13 April 2019

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Betty P said:
It is, so sad. The rumors some have spread around are disgraceful, too, implying Jonathan willingly took drugs. He was only 14, a naive kid, working hard at farm work to earn a little extra money.
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Even if Jonathan took the drugs willingly, it still was the adult's fault. He was given fentanyl, or something laced with it. It wasn't Jonathan's fault, he was 14 years old, he didn't know better. The adult who caused his death did know, it's his responsability and he needs to deal with that. He killed a 14-year-old boy and that's a fact.
 
Lusitana said:
Even if Jonathan took the drugs willingly, it still was the adult's fault. He was given fentanyl, or something laced with it. It wasn't Jonathan's fault, he was 14 years old, he didn't know better. The adult who caused his death did know, it's his responsability and he needs to deal with that. He killed a 14-year-old boy and that's a fact.
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Even worse is if Jonathan believed he was taking something to relieve himself of his headache! IMO, that's no different than lying in wait. Makes me furious. :mad:
 
Betty P said:
It is, so sad. The rumors some have spread around are disgraceful, too, implying Jonathan willingly took drugs. He was only 14, a naive kid, working hard at farm work to earn a little extra money.
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It makes me think he was being groomed to be a drug dealer. An adult started this, not this little guy. He was innocent, in pain and trusted an adult.
 
PayrollNerd said:
It makes me think he was being groomed to be a drug dealer. An adult started this, not this little guy. He was innocent, in pain and trusted an adult.
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Yes, there was something very sketchy about the entire situation and story. I researched the stats on drug use and overdoses and it's extremely rare for kids Jonathan's age to have any interest in opioids of any kind, let alone fentanyl or oxy. Someone slipped it to him, either on purpose or accidentally. Why else would those present not call EMS, hid his body and make up a story.

Maybe Gov. Mike DeWine needs to look into this.
 
Betty P said:
Yes, there was something very sketchy about the entire situation and story. I researched the stats on drug use and overdoses and it's extremely rare for kids Jonathan's age to have any interest in opioids of any kind, let alone fentanyl or oxy. Someone slipped it to him, either on purpose or accidentally. Why else would those present not call EMS, hid his body and make up a story.

Maybe Gov. Mike DeWine needs to look into this.
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Fentanyl and Oxycontin use at 14 usually means that drug use has been going on for a while, people don't immediately escalate from smoking weed to taking stuff like Fentanyl and Oxycontin, especially not at 14. A boy, working on a farm in Ohio doesn't really scream to me "long history of drug use, makes sense it escalated to fentanyl and ended up overdosing". If he was doing drugs like that, his parents, his friends and his teachers would have noticed. I highly doubt a 14 year old with a long history of drug use would even be functional enough to go to school AND work on a farm.
 
Lusitana said:
Fentanyl and Oxycontin use at 14 usually means that drug use has been going on for a while, people don't immediately escalate from smoking weed to taking stuff like Fentanyl and Oxycontin, especially not at 14. A boy, working on a farm in Ohio doesn't really scream to me "long history of drug use, makes sense it escalated to fentanyl and ended up overdosing". If he was doing drugs like that, his parents, his friends and his teachers would have noticed. I highly doubt a 14 year old with a long history of drug use would even be functional enough to go to school AND work on a farm.
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The impression from reading news stories quoting his parents and others is that he was a typical kid. He was in the 7th grade, worked occasionally on dairy farms helping feed cattle, etc. for extra money. Rode his bike around. Played pranks on his grandfather by putting funny selfies on his cell phone. Always stopped and visited his friends and neighbors in his home town Dellroy, OH. He liked helping people, going fishing, riding mini-bikes and 4 wheelers.

Some referred to his killer as his "friend", but Jonathan lived pretty far away and likely had little in common with a 30 year old ex-con drug addict. I would like to know how Jonathan came to work on the Little family's farm. Were the Little family friends or acquaintances of Jonathan's parents or grandparents? They lived 20 miles away from Dellroy, OH. How did they meet? Did Matthew Little and his parents lie to Jonathan's parents that he would be safe working with the drug addicted ex-con?
 
Betty P said:
The impression from reading news stories quoting his parents and others is that he was a typical kid. He was in the 7th grade, worked occasionally on dairy farms helping feed cattle, etc. for extra money. Rode his bike around. Played pranks on his grandfather by putting funny selfies on his cell phone. Always stopped and visited his friends and neighbors in his home town Dellroy, OH. He liked helping people, going fishing, riding mini-bikes and 4 wheelers.

Some referred to his killer as his "friend", but Jonathan lived pretty far away and likely had little in common with a 30 year old ex-con drug addict. I would like to know how Jonathan came to work on the Little family's farm. Were the Little family friends or acquaintances of Jonathan's parents or grandparents? They lived 20 miles away from Dellroy, OH. How did they meet? Did Matthew Little and his parents lie to Jonathan's parents that he would be safe working with the drug addicted ex-con?
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Suspect in Carroll County teen's death released on cash bond
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According to family members, Little picked Minard up and took him to a farm to help milk cows, but the teen vanished shortly thereafter.

The disappearance led to massive searches of the area in hopes of finding Minard alive. His family’s worst fears were realized when his body was found on the same farm days later.
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I've suspected the families were known to each other - but no real confirmation that I recall. Since the accused picked him to to milk the cows - he was known to JM IMO.
 
oviedo said:
Suspect in Carroll County teen's death released on cash bond
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According to family members, Little picked Minard up and took him to a farm to help milk cows, but the teen vanished shortly thereafter.

The disappearance led to massive searches of the area in hopes of finding Minard alive. His family’s worst fears were realized when his body was found on the same farm days later.
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I've suspected the families were known to each other - but no real confirmation that I recall. Since the accused picked him to to milk the cows - he was known to JM IMO.
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From the Obit --we know that JM had a long history with the Little family dairy farm. This is hard work for youth. I also know that 14 is also the normal age for experimenting. I wonder if JM lost much of his wages to the defendant? I'm sorry JM trusted this man -- the friendship proved deadly.

Seattle1 said:
Jonathan was currently a 7th grade student at the Bell-Herron Middle School in Carrollton. He had also been working on a farm for several years where he assisted in feeding, milking, and caring for the cattle, as well as other necessary dairy farm chores.
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Docket:
07/06/2020 HEARING SET:
Event: SUPPRESSION HEARING
Date: 08/07/2020 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: REPELLA II, MICHAEL V Location: COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM

07/06/2020 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED. PRE-TRIAL ON 7-1-20. JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 7-13-20 THROUGH 7-24-20 IS CANCELED. MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE AND SUPPRESSION ISSUES IS SCHEDULED FOR 8-7-20 AT 9:00 AM. TRIAL WILL BE RESCHEDULED ONCE ALL PARTIES RE ABLE TO CLEAR THE DATES WITH THEIR WITNESSES.

COPY OF ORDER TO PROSECUTOR, PROBATION, VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND SHERIFF BY PLACING IN THEIR BOXES IN THE CLERK OF COURTS OFFICE. COPY MAILED TO ATTORNEY WILLIAM WHITAKER $10.00 $10.00

07/06/2020 COPY OF ORDER MAILED TO ATTORNEY WILLIAM WHITAKER BY REGULAR MAIL


Hearings:
07/01/2020 03:30 PM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM PRE-TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

07/13/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/14/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/15/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/16/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/17/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/20/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/21/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/22/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/23/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
07/24/2020 08:30 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CONTINUED REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

08/07/2020 09:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM SUPPRESSION HEARING REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

link: Case Details - CourtView Justice Solutions
 
Niner said:
MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE AND SUPPRESSION ISSUES IS SCHEDULED FOR 8-7-20 AT 9:00 AM. TRIAL WILL BE RESCHEDULED ONCE ALL PARTIES RE ABLE TO CLEAR THE DATES WITH THEIR WITNESSES.
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^^sbm

This suppression issue really bothers me. M Little was arrested on a 15 count secret indictment.

The grand jury heard two hours of testimony, including testimony from two detectives.

We have no idea what evidence or testimony the grand jury heard that the defense is trying to suppress!

The panel returned indictments, charging Little with:

  • three counts of involuntary manslaughter
  • with three counts of underlying accompanying felonies that include corrupting another with drugs, permitting drug abuse and endangering children.
  • The indictments allege Little gave Minard a fentanyl-related compound, permitted the property to be used for the drug offense and, while in charge of the teen, “created a risk of serious physical harm to the child resulting in his death.”
  • charged with heroin possession, involuntary manslaughter by permitting drug abuse resulting in the child’s death, reckless homicide, corrupting another with drugs, furnishing marijuana, evidence tampering and gross abuse of a corpse.
  • charged with two misdemeanors: falsification and failure to report knowledge of a death.
https://www.indeonline.com/news/201...-indictment-filed-over-jonathan-minards-death
 
Seattle1 said:
^^sbm

This suppression issue really bothers me. M Little was arrested on a 15 count secret indictment.

The grand jury heard two hours of testimony, including testimony from two detectives.

We have no idea what evidence or testimony the grand jury heard that the defense is trying to suppress!

The panel returned indictments, charging Little with:

  • three counts of involuntary manslaughter
  • with three counts of underlying accompanying felonies that include corrupting another with drugs, permitting drug abuse and endangering children.
  • The indictments allege Little gave Minard a fentanyl-related compound, permitted the property to be used for the drug offense and, while in charge of the teen, “created a risk of serious physical harm to the child resulting in his death.”
  • charged with heroin possession, involuntary manslaughter by permitting drug abuse resulting in the child’s death, reckless homicide, corrupting another with drugs, furnishing marijuana, evidence tampering and gross abuse of a corpse.
  • charged with two misdemeanors: falsification and failure to report knowledge of a death.
UPDATE: 15-count indictment filed over Jonathan Minard's death
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Why is suppression of evidence called for in this situation? Who is being protected and why? Why does a convicted felon who gave dangerous illegal drugs to a kid deserving of protection? Doesn't the court have to require some valid reason to suppress this information? Shouldn't Matthew Little be considered a danger to all the young people in the community? Were other people present when Matthew Little gave a fatal drug overdose to this 14 yo boy? Is the court attempting to protect their identity? If so, why?

Does the prosecutor have some concerns that there will be undue influence or pressure from some in the community towards witnesses who may testify against Matthew Little? Is that why they're seeking a change of venue? Have friends or family of Matthew Little made some threats to witnesses or potential witnesses? Has the prosecutor been subjected to threats or intimidation?

Change of venue might be a good idea in this case if locals are seeking to protect Matthew Little or other dangerous drug addicts who live in the area. OTOH, there are other counties in the area where Little might still be protected.

I hope the Cleveland and Akron news outlets continue to cover this case. We need to know why they're seeking a change of venue and to suppress information about the case.

Info about the judge hearing the case:

Michael V. Repella II | Judicial Votes Count
 
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Updates on the court site:

Docket:
07/06/2020 HEARING SET:
Event: SUPPRESSION HEARING
Date: 08/07/2020 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: REPELLA II, MICHAEL V Location: COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM

07/06/2020 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED. PRE-TRIAL ON 7-1-20. JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 7-13-20 THROUGH 7-24-20 IS CANCELED. MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE AND SUPPRESSION ISSUES IS SCHEDULED FOR 8-7-20 AT 9:00 AM. TRIAL WILL BE RESCHEDULED ONCE ALL PARTIES RE ABLE TO CLEAR THE DATES WITH THEIR WITNESSES.

COPY OF ORDER TO PROSECUTOR, PROBATION, VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND SHERIFF BY PLACING IN THEIR BOXES IN THE CLERK OF COURTS OFFICE. COPY MAILED TO ATTORNEY WILLIAM WHITAKER $10.00 $10.00

07/06/2020 COPY OF ORDER MAILED TO ATTORNEY WILLIAM WHITAKER BY REGULAR MAIL $0.75 $0.75

07/09/2020 HEARING SET:
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 10/26/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 10/27/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 10/28/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 10/29/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 10/30/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 11/02/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 11/03/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 11/04/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 11/05/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Date: 11/06/2020 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: REPELLA II, MICHAEL V Location: COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM

07/17/2020 SUBPOENA FILED AND ISSUED TO THE CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF FOR PERSONAL SERVICE AND RETURN

07/17/2020 Issue Date: 07/21/2020
Service: SUBPOENA
Method: PERSONAL SERVICE
Provider: CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF
Cost Per: $

SALER, LT CHARLES
C/O CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
43 2ND STREET SE
CARROLLTON, OH 44615
Tracking No: P000005192

GRAHAM, CALVIN
CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
43 2ND ST SE
CARROLLTON, OH 44615
Tracking No: P000005193

TRSINAR, LT KYLE
C/O CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
43 2ND STREET SE
CARROLLTON, OH 44615
Tracking No: P000005194

07/21/2020 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE FILED
Method : PERSONAL SERVICE
Issued : 07/21/2020
Service : SUBPOENA
Served : 07/20/2020
Return : 07/21/2020
On : GRAHAM, CALVIN
Signed By : LT TERRY DENDAK, CCSO
Reason : SHERIFF RETURN SUCCESSFUL
Comment : PERSONAL SERVICE

Tracking #: P000005193 $12.00 $12.00

07/21/2020 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE FILED
Method : PERSONAL SERVICE
Issued : 07/21/2020
Service : SUBPOENA
Served : 07/20/2020
Return : 07/21/2020
On : TRSINAR, LT KYLE
Signed By : TRAVIS LAUHON, CCSO
Reason : SHERIFF RETURN SUCCESSFUL
Comment : PERSONAL SERVICE

Tracking #: P000005194 $12.00 $12.00

07/22/2020 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE FILED
Method : PERSONAL SERVICE
Issued : 07/21/2020
Service : SUBPOENA
Served : 07/22/2020
Return : 07/22/2020
On : SALER, LT CHARLES
Signed By : TRAVIS LAUHON
Reason : SHERIFF RETURN SUCCESSFUL
Comment : PERSONAL SERVICE

Tracking #: P000005192 $12.00 $12.00
eServices provided by equivant.


Hearings:
08/07/2020 09:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM SUPPRESSION HEARING REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

10/26/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

10/27/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

10/28/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

10/29/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

10/30/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

11/02/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

11/03/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

11/04/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

11/05/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

11/06/2020 08:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM JURY TRIAL REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V

link: Case Details - CourtView Justice Solutions
 
Betty P said:
Why is suppression of evidence called for in this situation? Who is being protected and why? Why does a convicted felon who gave dangerous illegal drugs to a kid deserving of protection? Doesn't the court have to require some valid reason to suppress this information? Shouldn't Matthew Little be considered a danger to all the young people in the community? Were other people present when Matthew Little gave a fatal drug overdose to this 14 yo boy? Is the court attempting to protect their identity? If so, why?

Does the prosecutor have some concerns that there will be undue influence or pressure from some in the community towards witnesses who may testify against Matthew Little? Is that why they're seeking a change of venue? Have friends or family of Matthew Little made some threats to witnesses or potential witnesses? Has the prosecutor been subjected to threats or intimidation?

Change of venue might be a good idea in this case if locals are seeking to protect Matthew Little or other dangerous drug addicts who live in the area. OTOH, there are other counties in the area where Little might still be protected.

I hope the Cleveland and Akron news outlets continue to cover this case. We need to know why they're seeking a change of venue and to suppress information about the case.

Info about the judge hearing the case:

Michael V. Repella II | Judicial Votes Count
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Niner said:
Hearings:
08/07/2020 09:00 AM COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM SUPPRESSION HEARING REPELLA, II, MICHAEL V
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It looks like the Supression hearing is tomorrow, Friday Aug 7. Hope media covers it.
 
Friday, August 7th:
*Suppression Hearing (@ 9am ET) – OH – Jonathon E. Minard (14) (last seen going to farm to milk cows, 4/13/19 Washington Township near New Harrisburg, found in shallow grave on the farm on 4/19/19) - *Matthew Herbert Little (30/now 31) indicted, arrested & charged (9/5/19) & arraigned (9/11/19) with 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter, 2 counts corruption of another with drugs, 1 count of tampering with evidence, 1 count of cross abuse of a corpse, 2 counts of permitting drug use, 1 count of endangering children, 1 count of reckless homicide, 1 count of possession of heroin, 1 count of falsification & 1 count of failure to report knowledge of a death. Plead not guilty. $10M bond was reduced (9/11/19) to $1M & reduced (11/18/19) to $800K. Posted $80K cash bond on 11/21/19.
Trial was set to begin on 7/13/20-continued to 10/26/20 (to 11/6/20)
Court info from 9/5/19 thru 3/14/20 reference post #876 here:
Found Deceased - OH - Jonathan Minard, 14, Carroll County, 13 April 2019 *ARREST*
6/26/20 Update: State of Ohio's memo contra defendant's motion for change of venue filed along with memo in support & certificate of service. Also defendant's motion to suppress warrants & warrantless search filed & defendant's motion to suppress. These will be discussed in hearing on 7/1/20.
6/15/20: State is granted leave to file any & all responses to defendant's motion. 6/26/20: State of Ohio's memo contra defendant's motion for change of venue filed & State's memo contra to defendant's motion to suppress warrants & warrantless searches.
7/1/20 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Motion to change venue & suppression issues are scheduled for Suppression Hearing on 8/7/20. Trial will be rescheduled once all parties are able to clear the dates with their witnesses. Trial dates have been set for 10/26 thru 11/6/20.
 
Niner said:
@Seattle1 - you mentioned he was indicted for 3 counts of involuntary manslaughter - actually it is 4 counts... :) Just wanted to correct that!

Case Details - CourtView Justice Solutions

Count 1, 3, 5 & 7.
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Thanks @Niner.

It looks like Charge 7 is different. Although it is shown as involuntary manslaughter, it's only 3rd-degree felony (charges 1, 3, and 5 are 1st-degree felonies.
  • 2903.04(B) INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (F3) --Charge # 7
  • 2903.04(A) INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (F1)--Charges # 1, 3, 5.

This is also from the same link that reported 3 counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Little is also charged with heroin possession, involuntary manslaughter by permitting drug abuse resulting in the child’s death, reckless homicide, corrupting another with drugs, furnishing marijuana, evidence tampering and gross abuse of a corpse. And is he charged with two misdemeanors: falsification and failure to report knowledge of a death.

Two of the involuntary manslaughter charges are first-degree felonies, each carrying a potential prison term of up 11 years. The other felonies could add more prison time if Little is convicted.

UPDATE: 15-count indictment filed over Jonathan Minard's death
 
Seattle1 said:
It looks like the Supression hearing is tomorrow, Friday Aug 7. Hope media covers it.
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Darn, the hearing has been rescheduled!

8/06/2020 HEARING SET: The following event: SUPPRESSION HEARING scheduled for 08/07/2020 at 9:00 am has been rescheduled as follows:

Event: SUPPRESSION HEARING Date: 08/13/2020 Time: 10:30 am

Judge: REPELLA II, MICHAEL V Location: COMMON PLEAS COURTROOM

@Niner
 
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