GUILTY PA - Jasmine, 4, & Nicole Snyder, 6, starved to death, Lycoming Co, 10 Sep 2021 *arrests*

[Shamrock1]

Hope the brother is recovering. Obviously we’re entitled to zero information but if anyone sees an article mentioning how he’s doing, I hope they’ll redact his name and post here.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, December 20th:
*Motions Hearing (Bail Modification) (@ 1:30pm ET) – PA - *Jasmine Jean (4) & Nicole Elisabeth (6) Snyder (missing/last seen since Sept. 2015 & found Nov. 6 & 7, 2021 buried in Williamsport City, Lycoming County; Jasmine: died/was killed on around Aug. 11, 2017 & subsequently buried in 2017 & Nicole: died/was killed around May 10, 2016 & subsequently buried in 2016, both in the back yard on Livermore Rd.) – *Michele Lee Butler (43 @ time of first crime/48/now 49) (mother of Echo) arrested & charged (11/9/21) , recharged & arraigned (1/7/22) with 2 counts of 3rd degree murder, 2 counts of felony endangering the welfare of children, obstruction in child abuse cases, abuse of corpse, concealing the death of a child & tampering with evidence. Bond denied, reason: flight risk & danger to society. Plead guilty on 10/4/22. Sentencing date 12/5/22 was changed to 1/6/23.
Case info, affidavit & court info from 11/6/21 to 10/12/22 reference post #176 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lycoming-co-10-sep-2021-arrests.600153/page-9
10/14/22 Update: Butler’s sentencing date has been rescheduled on 12/5/22. 12/5/22 Update: Sentencing was continued. Butler filed motion for bail modification. Hearing set for 12/20/22 & sentencing will continued on 1/6/23.
*Marie Sue Snyder (27 @ time of first crime/32/now 33) “mom” – Fraud: Plead guilty on 10/31/22. Murder: Plead guilty on 10/31/22 & will be sentenced after she testifies at Echo Butler’s trial.
*Echo Lane Butler (21 @ time of first crime/26/now 27) – Pretrial hearing on 3/6/23.
*Ronald Ray Butler (53/now 54) (father of Echo) – Trial list hearing on 1/9/23.

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - any news on Michele Butler's bail modification? I have her next for sentencing on 1/6/23.

And for Echo - pretrial hearing on 3/6/23. And Ronald for a trial list hearing on 1/9/23.

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Intensive supervised bail OK’d for defendant in starvation deaths of Pa. girls

Michele Butler has been cooperating with authorities and has agreed to plead guilty, Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner said.

www.pennlive.com

Dec. 21, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT – The mother of one of the two women accused of intentionally starving to death and physically abusing two young Lycoming County sisters has been made eligible for intensive supervised bail.

County Judge Nancy L. Butts on Tuesday approved the defense request for Michele L. Butler, 49, who has been in prison more than a year on charges that include third-degree murder.

The judge set bail at $95,000 but said Butler would not have to post it if approved for intensive supervised bail, a condition of which would be daily reporting.

District Attorney Ryan C. Gardner said he did not oppose Butler’s potential release because she has been cooperating and plans to plead guilty.

If she is released, she may not have contact with any of the defendants including her husband Ronald. She will need to undergo mental health behavior drug and alcohol assessments, the judge ordered.

 

[PommyMommy]

I think you answered your own question, Niner. But here's another article.

DEC 21, 2022

Michele Butler released on supervised bail, awaiting trial in homicide case

Williamsport, Pa. — Michele Butler, accused of having a role in the starving deaths of sisters Nicole, 6, and Jasmine Snyder, 4, in Lycoming County in November of 2021, was

www.northcentralpa.com

Michele Butler, accused of having a role in the starving deaths of sisters Nicole, 6, and Jasmine Snyder, 4, in Lycoming County in November of 2021, was released on $95,000 unsecured bail this week.

[...]

Butler’s lawyer, Edward Rymsza, argued several points in favor of her release. According to the motion to set reasonable bail, he listed her age (49), no prior criminal history, she is a lifelong resident of Lycoming County with "lifetime ties" to the area, and she is not a flight risk.

[...]

Ronald Butler, Michele's husband, was released on nominal bail Sept. 27. His release conditions state that he is to have no contact with children under the age of 18, no contact with co-defendants in the case; he must wear an ankle monitor, and have daily contact with his supervised bail officer.

 

[PommyMommy]

Echo Butler docket sheet
Trial List 01/01/2023

Michele Butler docket sheet
Guilty Plea 01/06/2023

Ronald Butler docket sheet
Trial List 01/09/2023

Marie Snyder docket sheet
Sentencing 07/24/2023

 

[Niner]

Echo Butler docket sheet
Trial List 01/01/2023

Michele Butler docket sheet
Guilty Plea 01/06/2023

Ronald Butler docket sheet
Trial List 01/09/2023

Marie Snyder docket sheet
Sentencing 07/24/2023

I have most of these - correct!

On Echo - I have her next one as pretrial hearing on 3/6/23. Not too sure they will have court on Sunday, 1/1/23 - ???

For Marie - I have her sentencing date pending - after she testifies in Echo's trial. But I will put that date - 7/24/23 - in my notes!

Thank you for all that!

and a

to you & yours - and everyone else reading here!

 

[PommyMommy]

I have most of these - correct!

On Echo - I have her next one as pretrial hearing on 3/6/23. Not too sure they will have court on Sunday, 1/1/23 - ???

For Marie - I have her sentencing date pending - after she testifies in Echo's trial. But I will put that date - 7/24/23 - in my notes!

Thank you for all that!

and a

to you & yours - and everyone else reading here!

Well darn it, I don't know where I got Jan 1, lol. Sorry about that!

Echo's court date s/b 01/09/2023.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Niner]

Well darn it, I don't know where I got Jan 1, lol. Sorry about that!

Echo's court date s/b 01/09/2023.

Merry Christmas!

View attachment 389461

Okay - I shall move Echo to 1/9/23! And Thank you!

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 6th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 3:30pm ET) – PA - *Jasmine Jean (4) & Nicole Elisabeth (6) Snyder (missing/last seen since Sept. 2015 & found Nov. 6 & 7, 2021 buried in Williamsport City, Lycoming County; Jasmine: died/was killed on around Aug. 11, 2017 & subsequently buried in 2017 & Nicole: died/was killed around May 10, 2016 & subsequently buried in 2016, both in the back yard on Livermore Rd.) – *Michele Lee Butler (43 @ time of first crime/48/now 49) (mother of Echo) arrested & charged (11/9/21) , recharged & arraigned (1/7/22) with 2 counts of 3rd degree murder, 2 counts of felony endangering the welfare of children, obstruction in child abuse cases, abuse of corpse, concealing the death of a child & tampering with evidence. Bond denied (11/9/21), reason: flight risk & danger to society. Bond changed (12/20/22) to $95K with intensive supervised bail & was released. Plead guilty on 10/4/22. Sentencing date 12/5/22 was changed to 1/6/23.
Case info, affidavit & court info from 11/6/21 to 10/14/22 reference post #182 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ycoming-co-10-sep-2021-arrests.600153/page-10
12/5/22 Update: Sentencing was continued. Butler filed motion for bail modification. Hearing set for 12/20/22 & sentencing was continued on 1/6/23.
12/20/22 Update: County Judge Nancy L. Butts on Tuesday approved the defense request for Michele L. Butler, who has been in prison more than a year on charges that include third-degree murder. The judge set bail at $95K but said Butler would not have to post it if approved for intensive supervised bail, a condition of which would be daily reporting. DA Ryan C. Gardner said he did not oppose Butler’s potential release because she has been cooperating & plans to plead guilty. If she is released, she may not have contact with any of the defendants including her husband Ronald. She will need to undergo mental health behavior drug & alcohol assessments, the judge ordered. Next sentencing hearing on 1/6/23 @ 3:30pm.
*Marie Sue Snyder (27 @ time of first crime/32/now 33) “mom” – Fraud: Plead guilty on 10/31/22. Murder: Plead guilty on 10/31/22 & will be sentenced after she testifies at Echo Butler’s trial.
*Echo Lane Butler (21 @ time of first crime/26/now 27) – Pretrial hearing on 1/9/23 & 3/6/23.
*Ronald Ray Butler (53/now 54) (father of Echo) – Trial list hearing on 1/9/23.

 

[PommyMommy]

Looks like another continuance, @Niner.

:sigh:

Michele Butler docket sheet
Guilty Plea 01/06/2023 Continued
Guilty Plea 06/23/2023 Scheduled

 

[Niner]

Looks like another continuance, @Niner.

:sigh:

Michele Butler docket sheet
Guilty Plea 01/06/2023 Continued
Guilty Plea 06/23/2023 Scheduled

Thank you - I can not access the link - is there a time for this? TIA!

 

[PommyMommy]

Thank you - I can not access the link - is there a time for this? TIA!

You're welcome. Yes, it's at 1:30 p.m.

 

[Niner]

Monday, January 9th:
*Trial List Hearing (@ 8am ET) – PA - *Jasmine Jean (4) & Nicole Elisabeth (6) Snyder (missing/last seen since Sept. 2015 & found Nov. 6 & 7, 2021 buried in Williamsport City, Lycoming County; Jasmine: died/was killed on around Aug. 11, 2017 & subsequently buried in 2017 & Nicole: died/was killed around May 10, 2016 & subsequently buried in 2016, both in the back yard on Livermore Rd.) – *Ronald Ray Butler (53/now 54) (father of Echo) arrested, charged (2/28/22) & arraigned (waived) (4/11/22) with 2 counts of endangering welfare of children-parent/guardian/other commits offense (3rd degree) & 1 count of obstruction in child abuse cases. Plead not guilty. $200K bond. Bond reduced (4/20/22) to $50K. Should he post bond he is to be placed on intensive supervised bail with an ankle monitor & have no unsupervised contact with children. He also may not contact the witnesses or co-defendants in the case including his wife Michele & daughter Echo. Posted nominal bail (9/28/22) & is out of jail.
Case, affidavit & court info from 11/6/21 to 9/27/22 reference post #177 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lycoming-co-10-sep-2021-arrests.600153/page-9
10/4/22 Update: Butler was released Wednesday, 9/28/22 on intensive supervised bail because he has not been brought to trial as an incarcerated individual within the required 180 days. Butler must wear an ankle monitor & report daily in person to the re-entry center. He may not have any contact with the co-defendants, all of whom are in prison without bail & witnesses. Unsupervised contact with children also is prohibited. Still pending in Butler’s case is a decision from Judge Nancy L. Butts on a defense motion to dismiss the charges due to insufficient evidence. Next pretrial hearing on 12/13/22.
12/13/22 Update: Next trial list hearing on 1/9/23 @ 8am.

ALSO:

*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am ET) – PA - *Jasmine Jean (4) & Nicole Elisabeth (6) Snyder (missing/last seen since Sept. 2015 & found Nov. 6 & 7, 2021 buried in Williamsport City, Lycoming County; Jasmine: died/was killed on around Aug. 11, 2017 & subsequently buried in 2017 & Nicole: died/was killed around May 10, 2016 & subsequently buried in 2016, both in the back yard on Livermore Rd.) - *Echo Lane Butler (21 @ time of first crime/26/now 27) arrested & charged (11/5/21) & recharged & arraigned (1/7/22) with 2 counts of murder, 2 count s of endangering the welfare of children, unlawful restraint, concealing the death of a child, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, abuse of corpse, obstruction in child abuse cases & tampering with evidence. Bond denied, reason: flight risk, danger to self & others. DA will seek the DP.
Case info, Affidavit & court info from 11/6/21 to 7/18/22 reference post #177 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...lycoming-co-10-sep-2021-arrests.600153/page-9
10/17/22 Update: Waived arraignment hearing. Next pretrial hearing on 12/13/22. 12/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/9/23 & on 3/6/23 @ 9am.
*Michele Lee Butler (43 @ time of first crime/48/now 49) (mother of Echo) – Plead guilty (4/11/22). Sentencing hearing on 6/23/23.
*Marie Sue Snyder (27 @ time of first crime/32/now 33) “mom” – Fraud: Plead guilty on 10/31/22. Murder: Plead guilty on 10/31/22 & will be sentenced after she testifies at Echo Butler’s trial.

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - wondering if there are any updated hearing dates for Echo & Ronald?

I do have a 3/6 pretrial hearing for Echo in my notes. Might there be something before than?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Judge refuses to dismiss charges against Pa. man in starvation deaths of 2 girls

Ronald Butler is one of four charged in connection with the deaths of two Lycoming County young sisters.

www.pennlive.com

Jan. 10, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT – The father of one of the two women accused of intentionally starving to death and physically abusing two young Lycoming County sisters will proceed to trial.

Judge Nancy L. Butts Monday denied a defense motion to dismiss charges of endangering the welfare of children and obstruction of justice against Ronald R. Butler, 54.
[.....]
In her opinion, Butts wrote Ronald Butler knew the girls were mistreated and allowed his daughter and Snyder to torture them. They lived together in the trailer home.

Butler knew Nicole and Jasmine were in danger because he had told a friend he tried to sneak crackers to them, the judge found.
[.....]
Ronald Butler’s failure to get the girls substantial help meets one of the tests for the endangering charge, Butts said.

As for the obstruction charge, Butts cited Butler falsely telling an investigator the girls “were with a friend and they were fine” and initially saying they never lived with him.


and no next hearing date...

 

[Shamrock1]

The article above has a sweet picture of Jasmine & Nicole.

 

[PommyMommy]

The article above has a sweet picture of Jasmine & Nicole.

Incredibly sweet!

A photo of Jasmine, left, and Nicole Snyder taken in the spring or summer of 2015 by their grandfather Robert Snyder.

@Niner, neither docket has changed yet.

 

[Niner]

Thanks @PommyMommy - I shall check back in a few days.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Second Pa. woman pleads guilty in starvation, abuse deaths of two young sisters

Echo Butler was sentenced to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.

www.pennlive.com

A second Lycoming County woman has admitted subjecting two young sisters to the repeated abuse and starvation that led to their deaths.

Echo Lane Butler, 27, showed no emotion Friday when she pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

In response to a question from county Judge Nancy L. Butts, she admitted not providing sufficient food to keep Nicole Elisabeth, 6, and Jasmine Jean Snyder, 4, healthy and that such treatment led to their deaths.

Butts sentenced Butler in accordance with a plea agreement to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.