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

[LaborDayRN]

For both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
February 28, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A11 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

I hope they don't postpone again.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 28th:
*Pretrial 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 36) 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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23.

ALSO:
*Pretrial 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) - *Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23.

 

[Nikynoo]

I've contacted a newspaper who reported locally about a year ago to see whether they will cover this case today or at least do a little digging. It may be worth fellow sleuthers doing the same.

 

[Niner]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
April 10, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

 

[Niner]

I guess I can combine these 2. They started off with different court dates, but now it looks like they will be tried together.

Monday, April 10th:
*Pretrial Conference 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 36) 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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23. 2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am.

ALSO:
*Pretrial Conference 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) - *Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23. 2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am.

 

[LaborDayRN]

I guess I can combine these 2. They started off with different court dates, but now it looks like they will be tried together.

Monday, April 10th:
*Pretrial Conference 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 36) 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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23. 2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am.

ALSO:
*Pretrial Conference 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) - *Natalie Sumiko Brothwell (44/now 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 9/14/22 reference post #339 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-17
10/13/22 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/11/23. 1/11/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 2/28/23. 2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am.

Thanks for the update @Niner! I've been searching for info on this case with no success. Hopefully they'll get moving on this trial.
This crime made me both sick to my stomach and broke my heart at the same time. Those poor sweet kids.

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the update @Niner! I've been searching for info on this case with no success. Hopefully they'll get moving on this trial.
This crime made me both sick to my stomach and broke my heart at the same time. Those poor sweet kids.

I have been searching for any latest articles, but of course not coming up with any - so not sure how this case is progressing. All I have is the court site telling what the next hearing is.

 

[Niner]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
July 19, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

 

[LaborDayRN]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
July 19, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

Thanks Niner! I hope this hearing doesn't get postponed.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, July 19th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 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 36) 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 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 1/11/23 reference post #345 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-18
2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am. 4/10/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 7/19/23.

 

[Niner]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
September 19, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Sept. 19th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 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 37) 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 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 1/11/23 reference post #345 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-18
2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am. 4/10/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 7/19/23. 7/19/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/19/23.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Tuesday, Sept. 19th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 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 37) 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 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 1/11/23 reference post #345 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-18
2/28/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 4/10/23 @ 8:30am. 4/10/23 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 7/19/23. 7/19/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/19/23.

Thanks @Niner
This trial seems to be taking forever. JMO

 

[Niner]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
November 16, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

 

[LaborDayRN]

for both:

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
November 16, 2023 08:30 AM Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse A19 PRETRIAL HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

So this date is for a (another) pretrial hearing I see.
@Niner have you seen an acutal court date? This one sure is taking a long time.

 

[Niner]

So this date is for a (another) pretrial hearing I see.
@Niner have you seen an acutal court date? This one sure is taking a long time.

Do you mean an actual trial date? If so, no - there is no trial listed yet...

 

[LaborDayRN]

Do you mean an actual trial date? If so, no - there is no trial listed yet...

Thank you my friend. And yes, I meant trial date. My mistake.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, November 16th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 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 37) 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 46) “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.
Court info from 12/4/20 & 9/27/21 to 4/10/23 reference post #352 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-18
7/19/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/19/23. 9/19/23 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 11/16/23 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

Finally another court date.

for both:

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
01/17/2024 08:30AM Pretrial Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A19

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
11/16/2023 08:30AM Pretrial Hearing
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A19

link: LA Court

 

[LaborDayRN]

It's been three years this month since the horrific crime happened and still not trial. I'm glad to see the 1/17/24 pretrial hearing. I hope it doesn't get pushed back.
Thanks for the update @Niner