NOTGUILTY WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018 *arrests*

[Jim_M]

That is a preposterous accusation. I assume that you mean that a large amount of public money is being spent on the investigation because of the family’s social status? And that a poor family would get a cursory glance?

Tell me where that has happened before.

I read that more from a different point of view. I was reading that in a manner which made me ask: What were this poor young girl's final moments? How can those responsible be free walking the streets? Certainly the authorities are not agreeing that poor young Selah, did not bring this upon herself?! Please tell me they will seek justice for this child. How in the world do you convince me otherwise? Is there really an otherwise to this death?

 

[Niner]

for both:

Docket:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
09-12-2019 Motion hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill


Additional text:
12:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court makes record of current case status. Motion to dismiss complaint has been filed by Atty Brophy. No objection to hearing this motion with 19CF100. Atty Brophy gives argument in favor of the motion to dismiss. Atty Allen gives argument in objection to motion. Court makes ruling - motion denied - and gives basis for ruling.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-08-2019 08:30 am Iowa County Courthouse Preliminary Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Laughing]

Court tomorrow....

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

From 2 charged with homicide for teen's death in Mineral Point: The release said Kaden was living in Mineral Point with the Barrys by mutual agreement of Kaden's parents, David and Lisa Kaden, of North Carolina, while they "addressed the medical needs of another of their children." No governmental agencies or third-party entities were involved in that custody arrangement.

WTH???????????

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

An ensuing autopsy showed the scope of the girl's injuries. The doctor found "acute and mixed blunt head trauma" and facial injuries, as well as heart, lung and chest injuries "consistent with a blackjack or similar (club-type) device."

These are Christian's who brutalized this poor soul????? Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing!!!!!!!

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Seems like a lot of kids are dying from "falls" this month. <sarcasm>

I think we'll soon hear even more horror stories about what went on in that home. An article I linked upthread mentioned Selah was placed with the Barrys by some sort of church involvement. If that's true I'd like to hear more about that.

And I don't believe a word the women are saying about the numerous falls; IMO they were "disciplining" her, either for "religious" purposes or just plain old evilness.

I'll go with pure evilness. No other way to describe this.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Court tomorrow....

Good. Glad the ridiculous motion was denied.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Here's the Criminal Complaint:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.tow...-5f07-afe3-78f18c2f67cd/5d128b910e49b.pdf.pdf

I'm not able to cut and paste from the PDF for some reason so read it for yourselves to get the whole story. The short version:

The Kadens used to live in Wisconsin and knew the Barrys. They moved to NC in 2011. In 2014 the Barrys provided respite care for Selah's older sister.

April 2017 Selah began receiving psychiatric treatment, including meds. By August her behavior worsened and they applied for respite care in NC.

In 2018 another one of the Kadens' children needed surgery and would require long term care. The NC respite care provider was unable to provide long term respite for Selah so the Kadens again asked the Barrys to help.

David Kaden brought Selah to the Barrys on April 24, 2018, to spend the summer.

May 24, 2018 was the last time Selah's mom spoke to her by phone.

Laurie Barry stated that during May 28, 29 and 30 Selah fell and self-injured multiple times. On May 31 she had a particularly serious fall. Alexis and Laurie Barry checked on Selah throughout the day. When Jesse Barry (who has not been charged) arrived home he determined that 911 be called.

There's much, much more in the doc (6 pages).

My eyeballs about rattled right out of my head over that story.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 8th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – WI – Selah Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point) - *Laurie D. Barry (50) & Alexis E. Barry (27) charged (6/24/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B).
6/24/19: Have NOT been arrested, just charged. Initial appearance scheduled for both on 7/9.
7/9/19 Update: $250K signature bond - no possession of any dangerous weapons; no contact with D.K., L.K., or any other immediate member of the K family or their residence; booking at the ICSO by July 12, 2019 @ 4 pm. Motions anticipated prior to preliminary hearing. Defense requests time to submit those motions. Atty Brophy to file motions by 7/26. State response(s) due by 8/16. Next motions hearing on 9/12 & preliminary hearing on 10/8 for both.
The victim was a child adopted from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point because of a medical problem involving one of the family's other children. The arrangement wasn't approved by social workers or any government entity.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Tuesday, October 8th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – WI – Selah Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point) - *Laurie D. Barry (50) & Alexis E. Barry (27) charged (6/24/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B).
6/24/19: Have NOT been arrested, just charged. Initial appearance scheduled for both on 7/9.
7/9/19 Update: $250K signature bond - no possession of any dangerous weapons; no contact with D.K., L.K., or any other immediate member of the K family or their residence; booking at the ICSO by July 12, 2019 @ 4 pm. Motions anticipated prior to preliminary hearing. Defense requests time to submit those motions. Atty Brophy to file motions by 7/26. State response(s) due by 8/16. Next motions hearing on 9/12 & preliminary hearing on 10/8 for both.
The victim was a child adopted from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point because of a medical problem involving one of the family's other children. The arrangement wasn't approved by social workers or any government entity.

Watching the court appearance Alexis Barry looks so POed that she's even there. As if her Bible Thumpin Homeschool cred ought to exempt her from being held accountable,and like Selah's life was worthless, and doesn't matter. SMH.
MOO

 

[Niner]

@AgeofAquaruis - please let me know what the next court date will be! TIA!

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

@AgeofAquaruis - please let me know what the next court date will

Not sure depends on what was set at todays hearing.

 

[Suglo]

Watching the court appearance Alexis Barry looks so POed that she's even there. As if her Bible Thumpin Homeschool cred ought to exempt her from being held accountable,and like Selah's life was worthless, and doesn't matter. SMH.
MOO

She should thank her lucky stars she’s not sitting in jail waiting for trial as most defendants do in murder cases.

 

[MsMarple]

No trial date mentioned.
Iowa County Sheriff's Office Detective Brian Fitzsimons said an EMT "described that she had a hard time getting an air way in, that Selah's teeth or jaw was somewhat clenched, and that her caregivers seemed suspicious and were not overly concerned with the victim's condition."

Doctors told detectives that they believed Kaden had died hours before the Barrys called 911.
Mineral Point mother, daughter will go to trial in death of 13-year-old girl
Cripes!

 

[MsMarple]

UW forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Stier testified the girl suffered over fifty “impact-injuries” over body that were not consistent with harming herself. Stier said the teen’s condition showed she had been suffocated and beaten over time, and had worn a diaper.

“That’s why, one of the reasons why I use for the first time in my profession the word ‘torture,’ ” Stier said. “Because this child was suffering.”

“It is also not a fast death to smother or suffocate because this takes minutes of applied force,” Stier testified.
Mother, daughter face trial in Iowa County teen’s reckless homicide; pathologist cites “torture”
Defense attorney suggested it might have been the donkeys on the property that caused Selah's injuries. SMDH.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

No trial date mentioned.
Iowa County Sheriff's Office Detective Brian Fitzsimons said an EMT "described that she had a hard time getting an air way in, that Selah's teeth or jaw was somewhat clenched, and that her caregivers seemed suspicious and were not overly concerned with the victim's condition."

Doctors told detectives that they believed Kaden had died hours before the Barrys called 911.
Mineral Point mother, daughter will go to trial in death of 13-year-old girl
Cripes!

Wow. Evil. Pure Evil. Poor Selah. These Bible thumpers broke the worse commandment there is to break. Though Shalt not commit Murder.
MOO.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

UW forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Stier testified the girl suffered over fifty “impact-injuries” over body that were not consistent with harming herself. Stier said the teen’s condition showed she had been suffocated and beaten over time, and had worn a diaper.

“That’s why, one of the reasons why I use for the first time in my profession the word ‘torture,’ ” Stier said. “Because this child was suffering.”

“It is also not a fast death to smother or suffocate because this takes minutes of applied force,” Stier testified.
Mother, daughter face trial in Iowa County teen’s reckless homicide; pathologist cites “torture”
Defense attorney suggested it might have been the donkeys on the property that caused Selah's injuries. SMDH.

What a Jackass thinking that's a believable take. So privledged to be out on signature bond. Seriously.

 

[MsMarple]

Wow. Evil. Pure Evil. Poor Selah. These Bible thumpers broke the worse commandment there is to break. Though Shalt not commit Murder.
MOO.

The third adult, Laurie Barry's husband - who has not been charged in this case but mentioned in the Criminal Complaint - is a convicted felon and IMO should have been charged also. I can't say anything more but feel free to Google this person. What a despicable family, putting themselves out as "Christians" while torturing an innocent child to death. I'm grateful the forensic pathologist was able to bust through their flimsy excuses for Selah's injuries. Nasty people. Bah.

 

[squareandrabbet]

UW forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Stier testified the girl suffered over fifty “impact-injuries” over body that were not consistent with harming herself. Stier said the teen’s condition showed she had been suffocated and beaten over time, and had worn a diaper.

“That’s why, one of the reasons why I use for the first time in my profession the word ‘torture,’ ” Stier said. “Because this child was suffering.”

“It is also not a fast death to smother or suffocate because this takes minutes of applied force,” Stier testified.
Mother, daughter face trial in Iowa County teen’s reckless homicide; pathologist cites “torture”
Defense attorney suggested it might have been the donkeys on the property that caused Selah's injuries. SMDH.

Poor Selah... she clearly went through hell in that house.

For the defense attorney: I'm pretty sure the coroner can tell the difference between marks caused by a blackjack and marks caused by a donkey. For starters, anyone who has tended hooved animals know that their kicks leave bruises which are, well, hoof-shaped. It's actually pretty unmistakable, and particularly so once they are in the middle of the healing process:

'I was blinded with pain' Shocking bruises after woman is kicked by horse

 

[kaen]

From the beginning of this case, it was clear that something horrid happened to this girl. I can only hope for justice and a swift trial that ends in guilt for these child abusers. I can't even imagine what her time with these creatures was like.