GUILTY PA - Christina Carlin-Kraft, 36, fatally strangled, former Playboy model, Ardmore, 22 Aug 2018
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Tuesday, January 8th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
12/6/18: Arraigned; preliminary hearing for 12/21.
12/21/18 Update: Next Preliminary hearing on 1/8/19.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18) & arraigned (12/7/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Preliminary Hearing (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
12/6/18: Arraigned; preliminary hearing for 12/21.
12/21/18 Update: Next Preliminary hearing on 1/8/19.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18) & arraigned (12/7/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
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Confessed Thief Won’t Admit to Playboy Model Murder in Ardmore
January 9, 2019
"Narberth, PA — Andre Melton admits to robbing the beautiful model Christina Carlin-Kraft but wants no part of a murder charge. “I took her stuff, but I didn't kill her,” he told Detective Sergeant Mike Vice of the Lower Merion Police.
Melton, age 31 stood before Narberth District Judge Michael P. Quinn yesterday at a hearing to decide if the State of Pennsylvania had proven that enough evidence existed to have Melton proceed to trial. Melton faces felony charges for burglary, criminal trespass, theft and receiving stolen property.
Melton has not been charged with the murder of the local model. The 36-year-old model was found dead in her Ardmore apartment the same week that Melton allegedly robbed the victim. Lower Merion police say that the two incidents are not related.
Melton "is not being investigated for the homicide," his attorney, Lawrence Bozzelli, told NBC news. "He's solely being charged with the burglary and theft."
Jonathan Wesley Harris, age 31 of Johnstown, PA has been charged with that murder and will go to trial in May 2019....
Melton is accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Melton is currently out on $25,000 bail which was provided via a Norristown Bail bond agent."
Confessed Thief Won’t Admit to Playboy Model Murder in Ardmore
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January 9, 2019
"Narberth, PA — Andre Melton admits to robbing the beautiful model Christina Carlin-Kraft but wants no part of a murder charge. “I took her stuff, but I didn't kill her,” he told Detective Sergeant Mike Vice of the Lower Merion Police.
Melton, age 31 stood before Narberth District Judge Michael P. Quinn yesterday at a hearing to decide if the State of Pennsylvania had proven that enough evidence existed to have Melton proceed to trial. Melton faces felony charges for burglary, criminal trespass, theft and receiving stolen property.
Melton has not been charged with the murder of the local model. The 36-year-old model was found dead in her Ardmore apartment the same week that Melton allegedly robbed the victim. Lower Merion police say that the two incidents are not related.
Melton "is not being investigated for the homicide," his attorney, Lawrence Bozzelli, told NBC news. "He's solely being charged with the burglary and theft."
Jonathan Wesley Harris, age 31 of Johnstown, PA has been charged with that murder and will go to trial in May 2019....
Melton is accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Melton is currently out on $25,000 bail which was provided via a Norristown Bail bond agent."
Confessed Thief Won’t Admit to Playboy Model Murder in Ardmore
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from article above:
Melton was held for trial on all charges. His statement to Det-Sgt. Vice was a factor used in holding Melton for trial. The Montgomery County judge set the trial date for February 27, 2019, in Norristown.
Melton was held for trial on all charges. His statement to Det-Sgt. Vice was a factor used in holding Melton for trial. The Montgomery County judge set the trial date for February 27, 2019, in Norristown.
Melton's docket says that 2/27/2019 is the date for his formal arraignment. It does seem likely to occur as scheduled, because the defense filed to waive his appearance on Thursday.
Harris' dates are still the same, but there is something new in the entries. The district attorney's house wants to amend the bills of information. It will be interesting to find out what that is about at the hearing.
Harris' dates are still the same, but there is something new in the entries. The district attorney's house wants to amend the bills of information. It will be interesting to find out what that is about at the hearing.
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This case is so confusing. She’s robbed the week before she’s murdered, and both actions happened by different men acting independently of each other? Wow.
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Wednesday, February 27th:
*Trial set to begin (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial starts 2/27.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Trial set to begin (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial starts 2/27.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
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Thursday, February 28th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial started 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 1: No info yet.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Trial continues (Day 2) @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial started 2/27.
2/27/19 Day 1: No info yet.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
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I'm going to *advertiser censored*ume the weather is cooperating??
Wednesday, March 6th:
*Trial set to begin @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19.
2/27/19 Day 1: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs. So WHY is he pleading not guilty??!!
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
Wednesday, March 6th:
*Trial set to begin @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19.
2/27/19 Day 1: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs. So WHY is he pleading not guilty??!!
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
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Thursday, March 7th:
*Trial Continues (Day 2) @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19.
2/27/19 Update: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19.
3/6/19 Day 1: No info.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Trial Continues (Day 2) @ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – only for *Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19.
2/27/19 Update: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19.
3/6/19 Day 1: No info.
*Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
It was moved again. It is now scheduled for 4/23/2019.
The defense requested a continuance. From what I think the docket is saying in the entries, the prosecution was there and ready to go. Back in January, it was the other way around with the defense ready and the state wanting more time.
The defense requested a continuance. From what I think the docket is saying in the entries, the prosecution was there and ready to go. Back in January, it was the other way around with the defense ready and the state wanting more time.
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Friday, March 8th:
*Suppression Hearing (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – Only for *Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. No bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19 & moved to 4/23/19.
2/27/19 Update: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19. 3/6/19: Defense asks for continuance, granted. Trial will start on 4/23/19.
*Suppression Hearing (@ ET) – PA – Christina Carlin-Kraft (36) (Aug. 18, 2018, Ardmore; found Aug. 22, 2018 for wellness check) – Only for *Jonathan Wesley Harris (31) arrested (8/22/18), charged & arraigned (11/28/18) on 1st degree murder, robbery & related charges in the death of Carlin-Kraft. Plead not guilty. No bond. DA will not seek DP.
He later confessed to LE to beating & choking her to death over drugs.
A trial is scheduled for May 6 thru the 13, 2019.
12/7/18: Waived the reading of the charges as he entered a not guilty plea. DA will not seek DP.
12/20/18 Update: Suppression hearing set for 3/8/19.
*Andre Melton (31) a warrant for arrest issued (8/21/18) arrested & charged (12/5/18) & arraigned (12/6/18) with burglary, criminal trespassing, & receiving stolen property. $25K bond. No bond. (not related to her murder).
Accused of stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry, the victim's keys, Social Security card credit cards, and high-end handbags. Additionally, he is charged with stealing the title to a BMW.
Trial was to start 2/27 moved to 3/6/19 & moved to 4/23/19.
2/27/19 Update: Due to weather conditions, trial has been moved to 3/6/19. 3/6/19: Defense asks for continuance, granted. Trial will start on 4/23/19.
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Could someone give a 10% synopsis on this article, which I can't access... I can't access the Pennsylvania court sites either - I guess they don't like the EU.... 
Man accused of killing Playboy model loses bid to suppress confession
TIA!
Man accused of killing Playboy model loses bid to suppress confession
TIA!