GUILTY FL - Linda Patterson Slaten, 31, murdered, Lakeland, 4 Sept 1981 *Arrest*

[Niner]

Thank you @PayrollNerd - much appreciated!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, October 8th:
*Status Hearing (@ 8:30am ET) - FL – Linda Patterson Slaten (31) (Sept. 4, 1982, Lakeland) - *Joseph Clinton Mills (21 @ time of crime/59) arrested (12/12/19), charged & indicted (12/16/19) & arraigned (12/31/19) with 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 3rd degree sexual assault with deadly weapon, 1st degree burglary with assault & battery & 2 counts of perjury/false statements to LE. Plead not guilty. $500K Cash or Surety Bond.
Parabon Nanolabs DNA match thru genetic genealogy in June, 2019. Mills' fingerprints were found on a window, when the killer apparently entered the apartment through an unlocked window that was missing its screen. Was youth football coach to one of Linda’s sons.
Jury Selection set to begin on 4/26/21.
Court info from 12/12/19 thru 9/1/20 reference post #112 here:
FL - Linda Patterson Slaten, 31, murdered, Lakeland, 4 Sept 1981 *Arrest*
9/17/20 Update: Next status hearing on 9/29/20. 9/29/20 Update: Hearing held. Next status hearing on 10/8/20.

 

[Niner]

Hey @PayrollNerd ! -

Wondering if there might be another court date coming up yet?

TIA!

 

[PayrollNerd]

So he is going to need a new attorney.......
Next hearing 10/23/20 at 9am.
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[JudgeJoe]

So he is going to need a new attorney.......
Next hearing 10/23/20 at 9am.
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Good grief. Delays, delays, delays. Ugh.

 

[Niner]

Thank you (again!) @PayrollNerd .

 

[PayrollNerd]

He thinks he's going to challenge the grand jury indictment? Next hearing is still 10/23/2020 at 9:00am.

The gold upside down triangles mean the documents is not ready to review or download yet. I'll keep an eye on it tho and review them when they're available.


Published 12/20/2019:
Polk County cold case suspect indicted, ordered to stay in jail | WFLA
Snip:
Joseph Clinton Mills, 58, of Lakeland, faced a Polk County judge Friday related to an indictment on six counts: one count of first-degree murder, two counts of sexual battery, one count of burglary with a battery or assault and two counts of perjury.

 

[Niner]

Since I have no access to the court site - I shall wait for @PayrollNerd to let me know IF this is happening today!

Friday, October 23rd:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) - FL – Linda Patterson Slaten (31) (Sept. 4, 1982, Lakeland) - *Joseph Clinton Mills (21 @ time of crime/59) arrested (12/12/19), charged & indicted (12/16/19) & arraigned (12/31/19) with 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 3rd degree sexual assault with deadly weapon, 1st degree burglary with assault & battery & 2 counts of perjury/false statements to LE. Plead not guilty. $500K Cash or Surety Bond.
Parabon Nanolabs DNA match thru genetic genealogy in June, 2019. Mills' fingerprints were found on a window, when the killer apparently entered the apartment through an unlocked window that was missing its screen. Was youth football coach to one of Linda’s sons.
Jury Selection was set to begin on 4/26/21 has been cancelled. No further dates.
Court info from 12/12/19 thru 9/1/20 reference post #112 here:
FL - Linda Patterson Slaten, 31, murdered, Lakeland, 4 Sept 1981 *Arrest*
9/17/20 Update: Next status hearing on 9/29/20. 9/29/20 Update: Hearing held. Next status hearing on 10/8/20. 10/1/20: Motion to withdraw counsel-conflict of interest. 10/6/20: Order withdrawing & appointing counsel. 10/8/20: Next status hearing on 10/23/20 @ 9am & deleting jury selection date of 4/26/21.
10/13/20: Notice appearance of counsel (RC Hileman); Written plea of not guilty & reservation of right to challenge grand jury indictment; demand/notice for discovery & disclosure of material favorable to defendant.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Headed out for 2 appts and waiting to hear of funeral arrangements, if any, for my friend’s Twinsess who passed away. I’ll try to get back online tonight.

 

[Niner]

Headed out for 2 appts and waiting to hear of funeral arrangements, if any, for my friend’s Twinsess who passed away. I’ll try to get back online tonight.

No problem @PayrollNerd - take your time. Sorry to hear about your friend's twin....

 

[PayrollNerd]

He is pleading not guilty and wants to challenge the grand jury. There are no future hearing dates listed. The only change [10/19/20] is related to discovery, meaning they are requesting access.
Case : 2019CF010572A000XX


10/13/2020 NOTICE APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (RC HILEMAN)

10/13/2020 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY AND RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO CHALLENGE GRAND JURY INDICTMENT

10/13/2020 DEMAND/NOTICE FOR DISCOVERY AND DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL FAVORABLE TO DEFT

10/19/2020 NOTICE OF PRIOR COMPLIANCE WITH DISCOVERY

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[Niner]

Thank you @PayrollNerd for taking the time to look this up! Much appreciated!

 

[Niner]

@PayrollNerd - sorry to bother you again so soon - just wondering if there might be a next court hearing date yet?

TIA!

 

[Legally Bland]

@PayrollNerd - sorry to bother you again so soon - just wondering if there might be a next court hearing date yet?

TIA!

Status hearing on 21st December.

 

[Niner]

Status hearing on 21st December.
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Thanks a bunch Legally Bland!

 

[PayrollNerd]

Sorry I couldn't catch up. So many things going on last week and this week. How in the world did I ever find time when I was working? LOL!

 

[Niner]

Sorry I couldn't catch up. So many things going on last week and this week. How in the world did I ever find time when I was working? LOL!

Hey no problem! You have backup!

 

[PayrollNerd]

Case Summary for the record.
Case : 2019CF010572A000XX
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[Niner]

Monday, December 21st:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) - FL – Linda Patterson Slaten (31) (Sept. 4, 1982, Lakeland) - *Joseph Clinton Mills (21 @ time of crime/59) arrested (12/12/19), charged & indicted (12/16/19) & arraigned (12/31/19) with 1st degree murder, 2 counts of 3rd degree sexual assault with deadly weapon, 1st degree burglary with assault & battery & 2 counts of perjury/false statements to LE. Plead not guilty. $500K Cash or Surety Bond.
Parabon Nanolabs DNA match thru genetic genealogy in June, 2019. Mills' fingerprints were found on a window, when the killer apparently entered the apartment through an unlocked window that was missing its screen. Was youth football coach to one of Linda’s sons.
Jury Selection was set to begin on 4/26/21 has been cancelled. No further dates.
Court info from 12/12/19 thru 9/1/20 reference post #112 here:
FL - Linda Patterson Slaten, 31, murdered, Lakeland, 4 Sept 1981 *Arrest*
9/17/20 Update: Next status hearing on 9/29/20. 9/29/20 Update: Hearing held. Next status hearing on 10/8/20. 10/1/20: Motion to withdraw counsel-conflict of interest. 10/6/20: Order withdrawing & appointing counsel. 10/8/20: Next status hearing on 10/23/20 @ 9am & deleting jury selection date of 4/26/21.
10/13/20: Notice appearance of counsel (RC Hileman); Written plea of not guilty & reservation of right to challenge grand jury indictment; demand/notice for discovery & disclosure of material favorable to defendant. 10/19/20: Notice of prior compliance with discovery.
10/23/20 Update: Next status hearing on 12/21/20.

 

[Niner]

Docket:
12/23/2020 MEMO OF COURT (SNAPOUT) 12/21/20 1 102

12/23/2020 INSERT HEARING FOR THE DATE: 2/26/2021 0 103
Reason: STHR--STATUS HEARING BY LAWAPERK

12/23/2020 INSERT HEARING FOR THE DATE: 7/18/2022 0 104
Reason: JSEL--JURY SELECTION BY LAWAPERK


Hearings:
Court Date Court Time Location Motion Section Judge
07/18/2022 8:30 AM BARTOW COURTHOUSE
JSEL - JURY SELECTION
F9 JALAL HARB

02/26/2021 8:30 AM BARTOW COURTHOUSE
STHR - STATUS HEARING
F9 JALAL HARB

12/21/2020 9:00 AM BARTOW 6 B RED ELEVATOR
STHR - STATUS HEARING
F9 JALAL HARB

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