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

[LaborDayRN]

Finally a trial date for both of these ****


Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
05/27/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

05/19/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial Setting
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

04/08/2025 08:30AM Non-Appearance Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
03/03/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial Setting
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

I wonder if any media outlets will be covering the trial.

 

[Jeannie131313]

I wonder if any media outlets will be covering the trial.

Hi, late coming to websleuths but this is my hometown, and I’ve been looking for coverage since it happened. I would and can go if let it to court. Does anyone have the case number handy?

 

[Gemmie]

Hi, late coming to websleuths but this is my hometown, and I’ve been looking for coverage since it happened. I would and can go if let it to court. Does anyone have the case number handy?

@Niner would have the case #.

And welcome to WS. Sorry it's for the reason you found us though.

 

[Jeannie131313]

Thanks but don’t be sorry! You’re the best source of information I’ve found, media failed this one. If anyone can help, like Niner that would be appreciated. The links don’t work that have been previously posted, and it’s been so long since I’ve looked up a court case, I’m afraid of spending $ on a fake site. Shouldn’t this be free to me? I have an AV address, and live in LA Co.

 

[Niner]

Thanks but don’t be sorry! You’re the best source of information I’ve found, media failed this one. If anyone can help, like Niner that would be appreciated. The links don’t work that have been previously posted, and it’s been so long since I’ve looked up a court case, I’m afraid of spending $ on a fake site. Shouldn’t this be free to me? I have an AV address, and live in LA Co.

They both have the same case # - LA County case #MA080335

edited to add - next hearing is on 4/8/25 for both.

 

[LaborDayRN]

They both have the same case # - LA County case #MA080335

edited to add - next hearing is on 4/8/25 for both.

Thanks again Niner for your tireless work.

 

[Jeannie131313]

They both have the same case # - LA County case #MA080335

edited to add - next hearing is on 4/8/25 for both.

Thank you Niner! They were right! You knew it! You saved me so much hassle! I’ll definitely continue to follow and share, and go up there for trial if they allow it!

 

[Niner]

Thank you Niner! They were right! You knew it! You saved me so much hassle! I’ll definitely continue to follow and share, and go up there for trial if they allow it!

Courts are usually open for anyone that wants in - I see no problem for you to attend the trial.

 

[Jeannie131313]

Courts are usually open for anyone that wants in - I see no problem for you to attend the trial.

That’s a relief. I watch the court feeds, but not for California. Always wanted to see in person. And it’s my hometown so it’s easy. Now I just need a great excuse to get out of work and go remote! This will probably go about 10 business days?

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 8th:
*Non-Appearance 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 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 set to begin on 5/19/25.
Trial was set to begin on 1/13/25 continued on 5/27/25.
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 to 12/2/24 reference post #411 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-21
1/13/25 Update: Hearing held & continued by defense. Next pretrial hearings on 2/5/25 for both @ 8:30am. 2/5/25 Update: Next jury trial setting hearing on 3/3/25 @ 8:30am.
3/3/25 Update: Next non-appearance hearing on 4/8/25, jury setting hearing on 5/19/25 & trial will now begin on 5/27/25 all times @ 8:30am for both.

 

[Niner]

for both:

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
05/27/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

05/19/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial Setting
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

05/14/2025 08:30AM Non-Appearance Hearing
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
04/08/2025 08:30AM Non-Appearance Hearing
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 14th:
*Non-Appearance 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 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 set to begin on 5/19/25.
Trial set to begin on 5/27/25.
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 to 2/5/25 reference post #430 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-22
3/3/25 Update: Next non-appearance hearing on 4/8/25, jury setting hearing on 5/19/25 & trial will now begin on 5/27/25 all times @ 8:30am for both.
4/8/25 Update: Next non-appearance hearing on 5/14/25 @ 8:30am.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Does anyone know if this trial will be recorded as so many trials now are? Maybe on something like Court TV or Law&Crime?

 

[Niner]

for both

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
05/27/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

05/19/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial Setting
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
05/14/2025 08:30AM Non-Appearance Hearing
Held - Proceedings Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Does anyone know if this trial will be recorded as so many trials now are? Maybe on something like Court TV or Law&Crime?

Do not know - the court site isn't the greatest to give any info on what is happening in court.

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 19th:
*Jury Selection set to begin 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 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 set to begin on 5/19/25.
Trial set to begin on 5/27/25.
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 to 3/3/25 reference post #432 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-22
4/8/25 Update: Next non-appearance hearing on 5/14/25 @ 8:30am. 5/14/25 Update: No info on hearing. Next jury selection on 5/19/25 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

figures....


Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
08/18/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

07/17/2025 08:30AM Further Proceedings
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
05/19/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial Setting
Held - Continued by Defendants Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Dept. - A18

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Not finding any articles on this case. I guess jury selection will start on 8/18 & trial the week after on 8/25 - ??

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 17th:
*Further Proceedings 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 was set to begin on 5/19/25 continued on 8/18/25.
Trial was set to begin on 5/27/25 continued on 8/25/25.
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 to 5/14/25 reference post #436 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ster-dec-2020-parents-arrested.552703/page-22
5/19/25 Update: Defense’s motion for trial continuance-granted. Next further proceedings hearing on 7/17/25 @ 8:30am & trial with jury selection will begin on 8/18/25 with trial starting 8/25/25.

 

[Lucy6226]

So ready for this to come to trial now, it's taken sooo long