CA - Maurice Taylor Jr, 12 & Maliaka Taylor, 13, decapitated, Lancaster, 29 November 2020 *parents arrested*

[BajaMah]

Just looked in the court site & they still have 2/13 as sentencing date. I'll check later tonight & see if they changed it yet. And thanks for the heads up on this.

2/13 or 1/13 ?

 

[Niner]

2/13 or 1/13 ?

Oops = 1/13 - must have had my finger on the wrong key...

 

[BajaMah]

Oops = 1/13 - must have had my finger on

2/13 or 1/13 ?

A few friends that are privy to the grandmother’s FB, are thinking that Natalie is lying to her mother about the date change. She doesn’t want her to show up. She’s been lying to her since her arrest, so makes sense. I think I’m going to fork out the money and order the trial/sentencing transcripts. I need to know. I’ve been invested in this case from the beginning. I used to see pictures of the kids before the murders. The oldest child’s artwork. She was very talented . I sent $$ as did a few friends, to help the grandmother, before Natalie was arrested. Natalie’s stories to her mother never made sense. Any tips on how to obtain records? Call directly or order online? Thanks

 

[Niner]

Court site still has 1/13/26 as sentencing date.

Tuesday, January 13th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA- Maurice Taylor, Jr. (12) & Maliaka Taylor (13) (killed on Nov. 29, 2020, found on Dec. 4, 2020, Lancaster, found decapitated) – *Maurice Jewel Taylor, Sr. (34/now 38) “father” arrested (12/4/20), charged (12/8/20) & arraigned (12/21/20) & re-arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of felony murder & 2 counts child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death (8 & 9 yr. old boys were starved for several days). Plead not guilty. $4.2M Bond.
*Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 48) “mom” charged (9/27/21) & arrested (9/28/21) & extradited to CA (10/14/21) & arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of child endangerment (8 & 9 yr. old boys). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond raised (10/14/21) to $4.2M. LA County
Jury selection began on 10/14/25 & ended 10/17/25.
Trial began on 10/20/25 & ended 11/14/25.
Jury starts deliberations on 11/17/25 & ended same day. Both-GUILTY of all counts. Sentencing hearing on 1/13/26.
Judge Michael D Antonovich presiding. Deputy DAs Kirsten A. Brown & Alexander F. Lara. Taylor's attorney Christopher Chaney & Brothwell's attorney Hung Phi Du.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 thru 10/8/25r& Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/14-17/25) & Trial Days 1-15 (10/20-11/14/25) reference post #554 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-28
11/17/25 Monday, Trial Day 16, Verdict Watch Day 1: Taylor & Brothwell were convicted Monday of murdering the two children & also convicted of two counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, according to the District Attorney's Office, which noted that prosecutors had proven that the couple forced their younger sons, who were then ages 8 & 9, to view their siblings' bodies & to remain confined in their bedrooms without food for several days. The two are facing life prison terms without the possibility of parole, with sentencing set for 1/13/26 at the Lancaster courthouse, according to the District Attorney's Office. Next show cause hearing on 11/21/25 @ 8:30am.
11/21/25 Update: Show cause hearing was held. Next is sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 @ 8:30am & another show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.

 

[BajaMah]

Court site still has 1/13/26 as sentencing date.

Tuesday, January 13th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA- Maurice Taylor, Jr. (12) & Maliaka Taylor (13) (killed on Nov. 29, 2020, found on Dec. 4, 2020, Lancaster, found decapitated) – *Maurice Jewel Taylor, Sr. (34/now 38) “father” arrested (12/4/20), charged (12/8/20) & arraigned (12/21/20) & re-arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of felony murder & 2 counts child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death (8 & 9 yr. old boys were starved for several days). Plead not guilty. $4.2M Bond.
*Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 48) “mom” charged (9/27/21) & arrested (9/28/21) & extradited to CA (10/14/21) & arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of child endangerment (8 & 9 yr. old boys). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond raised (10/14/21) to $4.2M. LA County
Jury selection began on 10/14/25 & ended 10/17/25.
Trial began on 10/20/25 & ended 11/14/25.
Jury starts deliberations on 11/17/25 & ended same day. Both-GUILTY of all counts. Sentencing hearing on 1/13/26.
Judge Michael D Antonovich presiding. Deputy DAs Kirsten A. Brown & Alexander F. Lara. Taylor's attorney Christopher Chaney & Brothwell's attorney Hung Phi Du.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 thru 10/8/25r& Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/14-17/25) & Trial Days 1-15 (10/20-11/14/25) reference post #554 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-28
11/17/25 Monday, Trial Day 16, Verdict Watch Day 1: Taylor & Brothwell were convicted Monday of murdering the two children & also convicted of two counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, according to the District Attorney's Office, which noted that prosecutors had proven that the couple forced their younger sons, who were then ages 8 & 9, to view their siblings' bodies & to remain confined in their bedrooms without food for several days. The two are facing life prison terms without the possibility of parole, with sentencing set for 1/13/26 at the Lancaster courthouse, according to the District Attorney's Office. Next show cause hearing on 11/21/25 @ 8:30am.
11/21/25 Update: Show cause hearing was held. Next is sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 @ 8:30am & another show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.

 

[BajaMah]

The grandmother just posted that Natalie refused to attend court today and the judge allowed it. Apparently a new sentencing date will be issued. Something isn’t right. Wouldn’t a judge force her to be brought to court?

 

[LaborDayRN]

Court site still has 1/13/26 as sentencing date.

Tuesday, January 13th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA- Maurice Taylor, Jr. (12) & Maliaka Taylor (13) (killed on Nov. 29, 2020, found on Dec. 4, 2020, Lancaster, found decapitated) – *Maurice Jewel Taylor, Sr. (34/now 38) “father” arrested (12/4/20), charged (12/8/20) & arraigned (12/21/20) & re-arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of felony murder & 2 counts child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death (8 & 9 yr. old boys were starved for several days). Plead not guilty. $4.2M Bond.
*Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 48) “mom” charged (9/27/21) & arrested (9/28/21) & extradited to CA (10/14/21) & arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of child endangerment (8 & 9 yr. old boys). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond raised (10/14/21) to $4.2M. LA County
Jury selection began on 10/14/25 & ended 10/17/25.
Trial began on 10/20/25 & ended 11/14/25.
Jury starts deliberations on 11/17/25 & ended same day. Both-GUILTY of all counts. Sentencing hearing on 1/13/26.
Judge Michael D Antonovich presiding. Deputy DAs Kirsten A. Brown & Alexander F. Lara. Taylor's attorney Christopher Chaney & Brothwell's attorney Hung Phi Du.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 thru 10/8/25r& Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/14-17/25) & Trial Days 1-15 (10/20-11/14/25) reference post #554 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-28
11/17/25 Monday, Trial Day 16, Verdict Watch Day 1: Taylor & Brothwell were convicted Monday of murdering the two children & also convicted of two counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, according to the District Attorney's Office, which noted that prosecutors had proven that the couple forced their younger sons, who were then ages 8 & 9, to view their siblings' bodies & to remain confined in their bedrooms without food for several days. The two are facing life prison terms without the possibility of parole, with sentencing set for 1/13/26 at the Lancaster courthouse, according to the District Attorney's Office. Next show cause hearing on 11/21/25 @ 8:30am.
11/21/25 Update: Show cause hearing was held. Next is sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 @ 8:30am & another show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.

1/13/26 is today.

 

[OneLove]

The grandmother just posted that Natalie refused to attend court today and the judge allowed it. Apparently a new sentencing date will be issued. Something isn’t right. Wouldn’t a judge force her to be brought to court?

Maybe not of she has the flu or is vomiting or running a fever or sustained an injury or something of that kind. Wish they'd state the reason.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Maybe not of she has the flu or is vomiting or running a fever or sustained an injury or something of that kind. Wish they'd state the reason.

Well this is disappointing

 

[Niner]

Looks like they moved the sentencing date to February.

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/02/2026 08:30AM Probation and Sentencing Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

01/16/2026 08:30AM Order to Show Cause Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
01/13/2026 08:30AM Probation and Sentencing Hearing
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

And not finding any articles on what happened yesterday. Just getting articles from Nov. 2025 when they were found guilty.....

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 16th:
*Show Cause Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA- Maurice Taylor, Jr. (12) & Maliaka Taylor (13) (killed on Nov. 29, 2020, found on Dec. 4, 2020, Lancaster, found decapitated) – *Maurice Jewel Taylor, Sr. (34/now 38) “father” arrested (12/4/20), charged (12/8/20) & arraigned (12/21/20) & re-arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of felony murder & 2 counts child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death (8 & 9 yr. old boys were starved for several days). Plead not guilty. $4.2M Bond.
*Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 48) “mom” charged (9/27/21) & arrested (9/28/21) & extradited to CA (10/14/21) & arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of child endangerment (8 & 9 yr. old boys). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond raised (10/14/21) to $4.2M. LA County
Jury selection began on 10/14/25 & ended 10/17/25.
Trial began on 10/20/25 & ended 11/14/25.
Jury starts deliberations on 11/17/25 & ended same day. Both-GUILTY of all counts. Sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 was reset on 2/2/26.
Judge Michael D Antonovich presiding. Deputy DAs Kirsten A. Brown & Alexander F. Lara. Taylor's attorney Christopher Chaney & Brothwell's attorney Hung Phi Du.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 thru 10/8/25r& Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/14-17/25) & Trial Days 1-16 (10/20-11/17/25) & reference post #584 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-30
11/21/25 Update: Show cause hearing was held. Next is sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 @ 8:30am & another show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.
1/13/26 Update: Sentencing hearing was reset on 2/2/26 @ 8:30am. Next show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Friday, January 16th:
*Show Cause Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA- Maurice Taylor, Jr. (12) & Maliaka Taylor (13) (killed on Nov. 29, 2020, found on Dec. 4, 2020, Lancaster, found decapitated) – *Maurice Jewel Taylor, Sr. (34/now 38) “father” arrested (12/4/20), charged (12/8/20) & arraigned (12/21/20) & re-arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of felony murder & 2 counts child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death (8 & 9 yr. old boys were starved for several days). Plead not guilty. $4.2M Bond.
*Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 48) “mom” charged (9/27/21) & arrested (9/28/21) & extradited to CA (10/14/21) & arraigned (11/10/21) & re-arraigned (4/26/22) with 2 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of child endangerment (8 & 9 yr. old boys). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond raised (10/14/21) to $4.2M. LA County
Jury selection began on 10/14/25 & ended 10/17/25.
Trial began on 10/20/25 & ended 11/14/25.
Jury starts deliberations on 11/17/25 & ended same day. Both-GUILTY of all counts. Sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 was reset on 2/2/26.
Judge Michael D Antonovich presiding. Deputy DAs Kirsten A. Brown & Alexander F. Lara. Taylor's attorney Christopher Chaney & Brothwell's attorney Hung Phi Du.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 thru 10/8/25r& Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/14-17/25) & Trial Days 1-16 (10/20-11/17/25) & reference post #584 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-30
11/21/25 Update: Show cause hearing was held. Next is sentencing hearing on 1/13/26 @ 8:30am & another show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.
1/13/26 Update: Sentencing hearing was reset on 2/2/26 @ 8:30am. Next show cause hearing on 1/16/26 @ 8:30am.

Thank you @Niner for all you do!!!

 

[tlcya]

Well this is disappointing

yes. I can't imagine this will help her case when she finally does appear for sentencing. If she appears. I hope she doesn't decide to run or end herself to avoid the consequences.

 

[OneLove]

Thank you @Niner for all you do!!!

Ditto ditto ditto!!! Thank you Niner. ~♡~

 

[Niner]

Could not find any articles on the hearing yesterday....

for both:
Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/02/2026 08:30AM Probation and Sentencing Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
01/16/2026 08:30AM Order to Show Cause Hearing
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

 

[lonetraveler]

Well this is disappointing

Yeah, should have rolled her into the courtroom via Hannibal style.

 

[Gemmie]

Yeah, should have rolled her into the courtroom via Hannibal style.

Or kicked her head down the hall rugby style.

 

[BajaMah]

Thank you @Niner for all you do!!!

I second that Niner!