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

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I see that video above is for Wednesday - and not finding anything for yesterday.

Looks like they are "dark" today...

Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
03/24/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

 

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Monday, March 24th:
*Penalty Phase of Trial continues (Day 7)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 9am PT) – CA – *Madalyn (Maddie) Payton Slater (1) (thrown off steep cliff into ravine, May 6, 2020, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley) - *Adam Slater (49/now 53) “father” arrested (5/7/20) , charged (5/8/20), recharged (5/11/20) & arraigned (5/12/20) with 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree attempted murder, child custody kidnapping, assault on a child under 8 years old resulting in death, assault with a deadly weapon, obstruction, resisting arrest & prior felony conviction. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Held (5/12/20) with no bond. Riverside County
Trial began on 1/24/25 & ended o 3/3/25 with both sides rested their cases. Dark on Fridays.
Jury started deliberations Day 1 (3/4/25) ~3 hours. Day 2 (3/5/25) – no idea!
Found guilty of all charges.
Penalty phase started on 3/12/25 & ended with both sides resting their cases on 3/18/25.
Jury began deliberations on 3/19/25.
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Otis Sterling. Deputy DA Sammi Paixao & defense attorney Lori Myers.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-20/Verdict Day 2 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-3/5/25) & Penalty Phase Day 1-5 (3/12-19/25) reference post #200 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-10
3/20/25 Thursday, Penalty Phase Day 6: Jurors continued deliberations. Will return on Monday, 3/24/25.

 

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Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
03/25/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

 

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Tuesday, March 25th:
*Penalty Phase of Trial continues (Day 8)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ 9am PT) – CA – *Madalyn (Maddie) Payton Slater (1) (thrown off steep cliff into ravine, May 6, 2020, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley) - *Adam Slater (49/now 53) “father” arrested (5/7/20) , charged (5/8/20), recharged (5/11/20) & arraigned (5/12/20) with 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree attempted murder, child custody kidnapping, assault on a child under 8 years old resulting in death, assault with a deadly weapon, obstruction, resisting arrest & prior felony conviction. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Held (5/12/20) with no bond. Riverside County
Trial began on 1/24/25 & ended o 3/3/25 with both sides rested their cases. Dark on Fridays.
Jury started deliberations Day 1 (3/4/25) ~3 hours. Day 2 (3/5/25) – no idea!
Found guilty of all charges.
Penalty phase started on 3/12/25 & ended with both sides resting their cases on 3/18/25.
Jury began deliberations on 3/19/25.
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Otis Sterling. Deputy DA Sammi Paixao & defense attorney Lori Myers.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-20/Verdict Day 2 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-3/5/25) & Penalty Phase Day 1-5 (3/12-19/25) reference post #200 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-10
3/20/25 Thursday, Penalty Phase Day 6: Jurors continued deliberations. Will return on Monday, 3/24/25.
3/24/25 Monday, Penalty Phase Day 7: Jurors continued deliberations. Continues on Tuesday, 3/25/25.

 

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Jury recommends death for Palm Desert man convicted of killing his baby daughter

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - On Tuesday, March 25, a jury recommended the death penalty for Adam Slater, a Palm Desert man convicted of killing his one-year-old daughter and stabbing his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells. Slater is due back in court on May 30 for...

kesq.com

March 25, 2025
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - On Tuesday, March 25, a jury recommended the death penalty for Adam Slater, a Palm Desert man convicted of killing his one-year-old daughter and stabbing his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells. Slater is due back in court on May 30 for sentencing.


Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
05/30/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

 

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Jury recommends death for Palm Desert man convicted of killing his baby daughter

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - On Tuesday, March 25, a jury recommended the death penalty for Adam Slater, a Palm Desert man convicted of killing his one-year-old daughter and stabbing his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells. Slater is due back in court on May 30 for...

kesq.com

March 25, 2025
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - On Tuesday, March 25, a jury recommended the death penalty for Adam Slater, a Palm Desert man convicted of killing his one-year-old daughter and stabbing his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells. Slater is due back in court on May 30 for sentencing.


Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
05/30/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System

The jury got it right. Justice for Maddie!