GUILTY CA - Madalyn "Maddie" Slater, 1, murdered, thrown off cliff, Palm Desert, 7 May 2020 *dad arrested*

[LadyL]

A California dad allegedly tossed his 1-year-old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom and a bystander who tried to help, relatives and police said.

Palm Desert resident Adam Slater, 49, allegedly pulled the child from the arms of an unidentified Good Samaritan who rushed to their aid after Slater crashed and rolled his vehicle on Highway 74 in the Coachella Valley around 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Dad throws 1-year-old daughter off ‘steep cliff’ into ravine, killing baby whose ‘smile was contagious’

 

[LadyL]

Adam Slater, 49, is being held at a Riverside County Jail in Indio on $1 million bail.

He faces additional charges of assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder, and is due to be arraigned at 8 a.m. Monday, according to jail records.

Slater is a registered sex offender with a 1995 conviction for “penetration of a victim with a foreign object by force.” He served about two years in state prison, released in 1997, according to information on California’s Megan’s Law website.

Palm Desert man accused of throwing toddler daughter to her death to be arraigned on second-degree murder

 

[borndem]

Adam Slater, 49, is being held at a Riverside County Jail in Indio on $1 million bail.

He faces additional charges of assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder, and is due to be arraigned at 8 a.m. Monday, according to jail records.

Slater is a registered sex offender with a 1995 conviction for “penetration of a victim with a foreign object by force.” He served about two years in state prison, released in 1997, according to information on California’s Megan’s Law website.

Palm Desert man accused of throwing toddler daughter to her death to be arraigned on second-degree murder

Thanks for starting the thread, @LadyL -- how awful.
Why second-degree murder?? SMH

 

[mommadukes]

This is horrific!!!!! RIP, beautiful Madalyn.

 

[Niner]

I saw this thread pop up a couple of days ago - and forgot to come over earlier.

Charges
Charge Type Description Bail Disposition Booking Type
187(A) FEL MURDER:SECOND DEGREE 01000000 PC
245 FEL ADW NOT FIREARM 01000000 PC
664/187 FEL ATTPT MURDER 01000000 PC


Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
05/11/2020 08:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 11th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 8am PT) – CA – Madalyn (Maddie) Payton Slater (1) (thrown off steep cliff into ravine, May 6, 2020, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley) - *Adam Slater (49) “father” arrested & charged (5/7/20) with 2nd degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon & attempted murder. $1M bond.
Allegedly tossed his 1-year-old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom and a bystander who tried to help.
5/8/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 5/11/20 @ 8am.

 

[MsMarple]

Adam Slater, 49, was charged Monday with multiple counts, including murder, following a series of events that left the child dead and two adults injured on May 6.

The murder charge includes an accusation of kidnapping and the added circumstance is what makes Slater eligible for the death penalty, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's office.

According to a criminal complaint, Slater is also charged with one count each of child endangerment, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting arrest.

He's scheduled to be arraigned 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Larson Justice Center in Indio. It is not clear if he has an attorney.
Palm Desert man eligible for death penalty in death of toddler killed off Highway 74
UPDATE: First-degree murder and other charges were filed Monday against a Palm Desert man accused of tossing his 1-year-old daughter to her death from a cliff south of the Coachella Valley after stabbing the child’s mother.
Father Accused of Throwing Young Daughter to Her Death Charged With Murder, Other Felonies

 

[LadyL]

Adam Slater, 49, was charged Monday with multiple counts, including murder, following a series of events that left the child dead and two adults injured on May 6.

The murder charge includes an accusation of kidnapping and the added circumstance is what makes Slater eligible for the death penalty, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's office.

According to a criminal complaint, Slater is also charged with one count each of child endangerment, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting arrest.

He's scheduled to be arraigned 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Larson Justice Center in Indio. It is not clear if he has an attorney.
Palm Desert man eligible for death penalty in death of toddler killed off Highway 74
UPDATE: First-degree murder and other charges were filed Monday against a Palm Desert man accused of tossing his 1-year-old daughter to her death from a cliff south of the Coachella Valley after stabbing the child’s mother.
Father Accused of Throwing Young Daughter to Her Death Charged With Murder, Other Felonies

1st degree and the death penalty - good

 

[Dsasleuth]

So very disturbing.
Prayers in
Jesus' precious name for this baby girl, her mother and someone just trying to do the right thing and help.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 12th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Madalyn (Maddie) Payton Slater (1) (thrown off steep cliff into ravine, May 6, 2020, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley) - *Adam Slater (49) “father” arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/11/20) with 2nd degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, child endangerment & resisting arrest. $1M bond.
Allegedly tossed his 1-year-old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom and a bystander who tried to help.
5/8/20 Update: Initial appearance on 5/11/20: was charged Monday with multiple counts, including murder, following a series of events that left the child dead & 2 adults injured on 5/6/20. Also charged with 1 count each of child endangerment, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon & resisting arrest. The murder charges includes an accusation of kidnapping & the added circumstance is what makes Slater eligible for the death penalty. He’s scheduled to be arraigned @ 1:30pm, Tuesday, 5/12 at Larson Justice Center in Indio.

 

[Niner]

1st degree and the death penalty - good

No - not 1st degree...

Charges
Charge Type Description Bail Disposition Booking Type
187(A) FEL MURDER: SECOND DEGREE 01000000 PC
245 FEL ADW NOT FIREARM 01000000 PC
664/187 FEL ATTPT MURDER 01000000 PC

link: Inmate Information System

 

[MsMarple]

No - not 1st degree...

Charges
Charge Type Description Bail Disposition Booking Type
187(A) FEL MURDER: SECOND DEGREE 01000000 PC
245 FEL ADW NOT FIREARM 01000000 PC
664/187 FEL ATTPT MURDER 01000000 PC

link: Inmate Information System

Charges were upgraded on May 11:

First-degree murder and other charges were filed Monday against a Palm Desert registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his 1-year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff in the mountains south of the Coachella Valley.
...
Slater also faces a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a knife in the commission of a murder, along with a special circumstance allegation of committing a murder during the commission of a kidnapping, which makes him eligible for the death penalty if the District Attorney's Office decides to pursue it.
Father Accused of Stabbing 1-Year-Old, Throwing Her Off Calif. Cliff, Charged With Murder

 

[kkdj]

Were he and Madalyn's mom in a fight?
Was this an act of revenge?
I mean, wth?

 

[MsMarple]

Adam Slater was arraigned Tuesday afternoon at Larson Justice Center in Indio, where he entered the plea via video due to orders in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus. He was denied bail.

The 49-year-old is charged with one count each of murder, child endangerment, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. The murder charge includes a special circumstance of kidnapping, which makes Slater eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
...
It began in Southwest Church's parking lot along Fred Waring Drive in Indian Wells when he and a woman got involved in a domestic violence dispute, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
...
Slater is accused of stabbing the woman before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 and overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road.
Palm Desert man pleads not guilty after being charged with throwing toddler into ravine

Apologies as WS is acting funny. Slater was arraigned today and pleaded not guilty. Death penalty is on the table.

 

[MsMarple]

No - not 1st degree...
Charges
Charge Type Description Bail Disposition Booking Type
187(A) FEL MURDER: SECOND DEGREE 01000000 PC
245 FEL ADW NOT FIREARM 01000000 PC
664/187 FEL ATTPT MURDER 01000000 PC

link: Inmate Information System

Here's the updated charges after today's arraignment:
Charge Type Description Bail Disposition Booking Type
245 FEL ADW NOT FIREARM NF PC
664/187 FEL ATTPT MURDER NF PC
148(A)(1) MISD OBSTRUCT/ETC PUB OFCR/ET CONT PC
187(A) FEL MURDER:SECOND DEGREE NF PC
187(A) FEL MURDER:FIRST DEGREE CONT PC
245(A)(1) FEL ADW NOT FIREARM CONT PC
273AB(A) FEL ASSLT CHILD < 8-DEATH CONT PC
664/187(A) FEL ATT MURDER:FIRST DEGREE CONT PC
667(A) FEL PRIOR FELON CONVICTION CONT PC
link: Inmate Information System

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @MsMarple for the corrections! Have corrected my notes!

Also - on the article you posted on #14:

Slater is scheduled to return to court July 31 for a felony settlement conference, a routine court appearance to discuss a case. Hall said he expects the case “to proceed as normally as it would” during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hindered many cases from moving forward.

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 31st:
*Felony Settlement Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Madalyn (Maddie) Payton Slater (1) (thrown off steep cliff into ravine, May 6, 2020, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley) - *Adam Slater (49) “father” arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/8/20) & recharged (5/11/20) with 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree attempted murder, assault on a child under 8 years old resulting in death, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest & prior felon conviction. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Held (5/12/20) with no bond.
Allegedly tossed his 1-year-old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom and a bystander who tried to help.
5/8/20 Update: Initial appearance on 5/11/20: was charged Monday with multiple counts, including murder, following a series of events that left the child dead & 2 adults injured on 5/6/20. Also charged with 1 count each of 2nd degree murder, child endangerment, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon & resisting arrest. The murder charges includes an accusation of kidnapping & the added circumstance is what makes Slater eligible for the death penalty. He’s scheduled to be arraigned @ 1:30pm, Tuesday, 5/12 at Larson Justice Center in Indio.
5/11/20 Update: First-degree murder charges were filed Monday, 5/11/20 against Slater. Also charged with attempted murder, assault on a child under 8 years old resulting in death, assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. Slater also faces a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a knife in the commission of a murder, along with a special circumstance allegation of committing a murder during the commission of a kidnapping, which makes him eligible for the death penalty if the District Attorney's Office decides to pursue it.
5/12/20 Update: Slater plead not guilty via video arraignment hearing. Slater is being represented by a public defender, Gregory Henderson. A criminal protective order is in place until May 12, 2023, & Slater is not allowed to communicate with the surviving victims, including the woman. Slater is scheduled to return to court July 31 for a felony settlement conference, a routine court appearance to discuss a case. Hall said he expects the case “to proceed as normally as it would” during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hindered many cases from moving forward.

 

[TDoc72]

Oh God, that poor baby! She probably sees her mother get stabbed, gets taken by her father, survives a horrible car crash and then, just as she’s rescued, she sees another person stabbed then gets thrown into a ravine which kills her.
~~~
I’m also not over the fact that he only got 2 years for raping someone with an object.

 

[Niner]

Don't know IF the hearing happened on 7/31 - but the jail has been updated with a new hearing date. I shall wait on @MsMarple to give me the "name" of the hearing - if it is still a Felony Settlement one.


Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
10/02/2020 08:30 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

 

[Marg from Oz]

~~~
I’m also not over the fact that he only got 2 years for raping someone with an object.[/QUOTE]

This guy was a time bomb waiting to go off.