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

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  • #161
The court site still has 2/13 - but I shall go ahead & post this for today & check it later. Could be "dark" on Fridays.

Friday, February 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 12) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-9 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/10/25) reference post #156 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-7
2/11/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 10: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/13/25.
2/13/25 Thursday, Trial Day 11: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 2/14/25 ??
 
  • #162
Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
02/18/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System
 
  • #163
Tuesday, February 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 12) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-9 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/10/25) reference post #156 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-7
2/11/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 10: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/13/25.
2/13/25 Thursday, Trial Day 11: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/18/25.
 
  • #164
Wednesday, February 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 13) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-11 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/13/25) reference post #163 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/18/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 12: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/19/25.
 
  • #165
Thursday, February 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 14) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-11 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/13/25) reference post #163 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/18/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 12: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/19/25.
2/19/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 13: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/20/25.
 
  • #166
  • #167
Monday, February 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 15) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-12 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/18/25) reference post #165 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/19/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 13: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/20/25.
2/20/25 Thursday, Trial Day 14: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 2/24/25.
 
  • #168
Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
02/25/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System
 
  • #169
Tuesday, February 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 16) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-14 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/20/25) reference post #167 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/24/25 Monday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/25/25.
 
  • #170
Looks like they are skipping today...

Next Court Date/ TimeCourt NameRelease Date
02/27/2025 09:00Indio Larson Justice Center


link: Inmate Information System
 
  • #171
Another case with no coverage....

Thursday, February 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 17) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-14 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/20/25) reference post #167 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/24/25 Monday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/25/25.
2/25/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 16: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/27/25.
 
  • #172
Wonder what is going on with this trial.... Finding nothing!!

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

link: Inmate Information System
 
  • #173
Monday, March 3rd:
*Trial continues (Day 18) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-14 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/20/25) reference post #167 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
2/24/25 Monday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/25/25.
2/25/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 16: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/27/25.
2/27/25 Thursday, Trial Day 17: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 3/3/25.
 
  • #174
Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
03/04/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System


I am guessing no reporters are reporting on this trial for Maddie.... :(
 
  • #175
Tuesday, March 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 19) (@ 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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-17 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/27/25) reference post #174 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
3/3/25 Monday, Trial Day 18: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 3/4/25.
 
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  • #177
Mica said:
Closing arguments Tuesday in trial of father accused of killing toddler

kesq.com

Jury begins deliberations in trial of father accused of killing toddler, stabbing mother and good samaritan

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The jury began deliberating in the trial of a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child's mother and a good Samaritan. Adam Slater, 53, of...
kesq.com kesq.com
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Wonder why I didn't get this article when I searched earlier....

a BIG THANKS!! At least I can now update his case! :)

Too late to change my notes for today... I will guess will be on Verdict Watch -- and it won't be long before they come back - with - of course - a guilty verdict! :)
 
  • #178
Next Court Date/ Time Court Name Release Date
03/05/2025 09:00 Indio Larson Justice Center

link: Inmate Information System
 
  • #179
kesq.com

Jury begins deliberations in trial of father accused of killing toddler, stabbing mother and good samaritan

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The jury began deliberating in the trial of a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child's mother and a good Samaritan. Adam Slater, 53, of...
kesq.com kesq.com

Mar. 4, 2025
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The jury began deliberating in the trial of a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child's mother and a good Samaritan.
 
  • #180
Wednesday, March 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 20)-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
Allegedly tossed his 1 year old daughter off a “steep cliff” to her death after he stabbed the child’s mom before fleeing with the child. Thirty minutes later, investigators said, Slater's car went off Highway 74 & overturned before coming to a stop hundreds of feet from the road & then stabbed a bystander who tried to help.
Trial began on 1/24/25 & ended o 3/3/25 with both sides rested their cases. Dark on Fridays.
Jury started deliberations (3/4/25} – no idea….
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Otis Sterling.
Court hearing from 5/8/20 thru 11/12/24 & Trial Days 1-17 (1/24-1/29/25 & 2/3-2/27/25) reference post #174 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-desert-7-may-2020-dad-arrested.521060/page-9
3/3/25 Monday, Trial Day 18: *The prosecution & defense rested their cases today, setting the stage for closing arguments in the trial.
*Slater is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault on a child resulting in great bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon, child concealing, resisting arrest, a special circumstance allegation of killing in the course of a kidnapping and sentence-enhancing allegations of using a deadly weapon -- a knife -- in the commission of a felony and inflicting great bodily injury. Trial continues on Tuesday, 3/4/25 with Closing arguments.
3/4/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 19: Closing arguments by DA & Defense. Case handed to the jurors. Deliberations continue on Wednesday, 3/5/25.
 
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