OH - Katelyn Markham, 22, Fairfield, 14 Aug 2011, found deceased in 2013 *arrest in 2023* #5

[arielilane]

BBM. I don't get it. Some laws need to be changed, imo. An alleged charge of murder and this person is allowed to post bond? Ugh!

Katelyn Markham case: John Carter’s murder trial set for June 2024

A 2024 trial date has been set for John Carter, who is charged with murder in the 2011 death of Katelyn Markham.

www.journal-news.com

He is scheduled to be back in court July 11 for a pretrial hearing. His attorneys, Chris Pagan, Jacob Long and Lawrence Hawkins III, left without comment.

Carter was in Butler County Common Pleas Court Tuesday for a pretrial hearing where Judge Dan Haughey set his trial to begin June 24, 2024. Carter was released from the Butler County Jail at about 11 a.m. Tuesday after posting $1 million bond.

Carter was fitted with a GPS monitor when released on bond. The judge reminded him, despite having a medical marijuana card, that as part of his release he can not test positive for drugs. Carter said he understood.

 

[Joe Friday]

I'm thinking they will give JC a couple of weeks, then drug test him. After he tests positive for marijuana they will revoke his bond.

 

[Curious72]

This article popped up on my local news feed. It seems authorities believe he had assistance in the disposal of her remains. I wonder if that is the guy charged with perjury? Hmmm.

This case really got me as I used to live not far from Sacred Heart where the festival was happening the night she was killed.

Katelyn Markham murder documents: John Carter 'deceptive' on three separate polygraph tests

The contents of a search warrant executed on a home belonging to the mother of John Carter were released, revealing new info on what led police to suspect Carter for the murder of Katelyn Markham.

www.wcpo.com

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

The Case Archive is updated.

JUSTICE for Katelyn here:

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[Jo in Calif]

DocumentCloud

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Note page 11 line 61, I think they missed a redaction of that name. JP
IMO

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Unsealed search warrants in the John Carter case outline the county prosecutor’s office investigation into the 2011 death of Katelyn Markham: It points to circumstantial evidence for the murder charge against the man who was her finance’, using computer data, cell phones and witness statements, but it does not give a cause death or proof she was killed.

Butler County Prosecutor Michael Gmoser said the case is circumstantial, as are many, but that doesn’t mean the evidence, coupled with corroborating experts and witnesses, isn’t compelling.

“Even a body is not necessary to have a conviction for murder,” Gmoser said. “Defendants are still proven guilty without a body. That’s not an impossible situation.”

John Carter case: Unsealed docs reveal insights, but no cause of Katelyn Markham’s death

Unsealed search warrants in the John Carter case outline the county prosecutor’s office investigation into the 2011 death of Katelyn Markham: It points to circumstantial evidence for the murder charge against the man who was her finance’, using computer data, cell phones and witness statements...

www.journal-news.com

 

[RickshawFan]

After seeing this video, it strikes me that we have some very caring fathers of DV daughters. These are remarkable men IMO. E.g. Petito's... But definitely KM's:

 

[IceIce9]

Charge dismissed against man accused of lying in Katelyn Markham murder investigation

A man accused of lying in the Katelyn Markham murder investigation has had a charge against him dismissed.

www.wlwt.com

On Tuesday, Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser asked for the charge to be dropped. Judge Jennifer McElfresh granted the request.

Gmoser said Palmerton may be called as a witness in John Carter's case. Carter is a childhood friend of Palmerton's and is accused of murdering Katelyn. At the time of her disappearance in 2011, the three hung out together.

Since Palmerton's trial was scheduled to take place before Carter's, prosecutors said that could have caused a conflict.

 

[arielilane]

"He knows nothing": Perjury charged dropped against man in connection with Katelyn Markham's murder <--Spoke with Jonathan Palmerton's attorney https://lawandcrime.com/crime/he-knows-nothing-perjury-charged-dropped-against-ohio-man-in-womans-2011-murder/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653845482353963008

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[arielilane]

John Carter case: Prosecutors list more than 100 pieces of evidence

Jul. 7—The trial of John Carter, the man accused of killing Fairfield's Katelyn Markham in 2011, is a year away, but evidence collected by the prosecutor's office for months that led to the indictment in the cold case has been turned over to the defense — all 107 plus items. Carter, Markham's...

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John Carter case: Prosecutors list more than 100 pieces of evidence​

Fri, July 7, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT

Jul. 7—The trial of John Carter, the man accused of killing Fairfield's Katelyn Markham in 2011, is a year away, but evidence collected by the prosecutor's office for months that led to the indictment in the cold case has been turned over to the defense — all 107 plus items.

Carter, Markham's fiancé when he reported her missing from her Fairfield townhouse, is free on $1 million bond after the March indictment. The case is scheduled for a pretrial conference Tuesday in Butler County Common Pleas Court. [..]

 

[arielilane]

Prosecutors in the 2011 death of Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham turned over more than 100 pieces of evidence to the defense team representing her former fiance.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1678426357791858689

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Katelyn Markham case: Suspect John Carter to be in court for pretrial Tuesday

Prosecutors in the 2011 death of Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham turned over more than 100 pieces of evidence to the defense team representing her former fiance.

www.journal-news.com

7.10.2023

The trial of John Carter, the man accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011, is a year away, but evidence collected by the prosecutor’s office for months that led to the indictment in the cold case has been turned over to the defense — all 107 plus items.

Carter, Markham’s fiancé when he reported her missing from her Fairfield townhouse, is free on $1 million bond after the March indictment. The case is scheduled for a pretrial conference Tuesday in Butler County Common Pleas Court.

It took 12 years of investigation by multiple police agencies before the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Carter, 34, on March 22 in Markham’s death that happened on or about Aug. 13, 2011. Her remains were found in Indiana in 2013.

On June 26, prosecutors filed a list of “documents and tangible evidence” in the case that includes 13 written statements; 63 individual interviews and/or polygraphs; tips from the public; phone records; work records; Facebook, Yahoo and Google records; dental records; vehicle records; property records; Fairfield Police, Forest Park Police, Indiana State Police, Butler County Sheriff’s Office and county prosecutor’s office reports; news media coverage, and interviews throughout the years investigation, specifically interviews with Carter.

 

[arielilane]

Katelyn Markham case: Court hearing for suspect John Carter continued until September

Prosecutors in the 2011 death of Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham turned over more than 100 pieces of evidence to the defense team representing her former fiance.

www.journal-news.com

7/11/2023

Tuesday’s pre-trial conference scheduled for the man accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 has been rescheduled until September.

John Carter’s murder trial in not scheduled to begin until next summer, but the prosecution has turned over evidence in the investigation to the defense — more than 100 items.

Carter’s defense attorneys Chris Pagan and Lawrence Hawkins III left judge’s chambers an hour before the scheduled hearing. Carter was not present. He said the hearing had been continued.

When asked why, Pagan said, “the discovery is voluminous and we are working to see if it is correct.”

The hearing was continued until Sept. 12.

 

[arielilane]

Katelyn Markham case: Court hearing for suspect John Carter continued until September

It took 12 years of investigation by multiple police agencies before the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Carter, 34, on March 22.

www.wcpo.com

Katelyn Markham case: Court hearing for suspect John Carter continued until September​

7/11/2023

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Tuesday’s pre-trial conference scheduled for the man accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 has been rescheduled until September.

John Carter’s murder trial in not scheduled to begin until next summer, but the prosecution has turned over evidence in the investigation to the defense — more than 100 items.

 

[Keane]

I knew it was JC from the start. MOO

 

[AmandaSkis]

Keane, I was all over the place on this one. I look forward to the trial and the evidence. LE worked hard on this case for a lot of years!

 

[arielilane]

Hearing for John Carter, accused of killing Fairfield's Katelyn Markham, continued - again. Carter's attorney Chris Pagan says continuance was due to “voluminous discovery” and time is need to review it before filing motions

https://twitter.com/x/status/1701553970483749336

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John Carter, accused of killing Katelyn Markham, has hearing continued to October

A hearing scheduled for John Carter who is accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 will not happen today in Butler County Common Pleas Court. The status report hearing was continued at the request of the defense until Oct. 17, according to court records.

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4 hours ago

A hearing scheduled for John Carter who is accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 will not happen today in Butler County Common Pleas Court. The status report hearing was continued at the request of the defense until Oct. 17, according to court records.

 

[IceIce9]

I knew it was JC from the start. MOO

MOO I knew it was JC from day 1, when I heard his call on the radio when he reported her missing.

 

[Jerri Blank]

hey john, you've had TWELVE YEARS to prepare for this eventuality. how much more can you possibly drag this woman's father through?

 

[IceIce9]

'She loved life. She loved art': Community furthering Katelyn Markham's legacy through art

Friends and family gathered in Harbin Park to honor the late Katelyn Markham's love of art and color.

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Markham was an art student. The purpose of the gathering was to determine how the community can continue to further her legacy.

“She loved life. She loved art, she loved color, and we want to carry that forward,” Barrett said. “This is about forwarding her message that you should get together, make some art and have some fun.”

That’s exactly what happened in Harbin Park, where attendees enjoyed chalk, balloons, pumpkin painting, art raffle giveaways, and snacks.

 

[arielilane]

Next week’s court hearing for John Carter who is accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 has been rescheduled for Nov. It's the 3rd continuance. Carter, who is free on bond has not been in a Butler County courtroom since April @journalnews

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John Carter murder case: Hearing continued again for man accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham

A man accused in the death of Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 will not have to appear in court again until November, according to a delay granted by a Butler County judge.

www.journal-news.com

Next week’s court hearing for the man accused of killing Fairfield’s Katelyn Markham in 2011 has been rescheduled for November.

It is the third continuance for John Carter, who is free on $1 million bond. Carter has not been in a Butler County courtroom since April 4.

Carter is charged under two sections of the murder statute, according to indictment: The first for allegedly purposely causing the death of Markham and the second for allegedly causing her death as “the proximate result of the offender’s committing or attempting to commit an offense of violence ...”

He was scheduled to be in Butler County Common Pleas Judge Dan Haughey’s courtroom on Tuesday for a “status report hearing,” but a continuance was requested Thursday by the defense. The Judge indicted he will grant the continuance to Nov. 28, according to prosecutors.

In the continuance motion, defense attorney Chris Pagan said, “The prosecutor does not object to this continuance.”

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