GUILTY FL - Megan Todt 42, Alek 13, Tyler 11, Zoe 4, & dog Breezy, murdered, Celebration, Jan 2020 #2

[Countem]

Sadly, there is nothing new date-wise or document-wise on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website.

 

[Niner]

Sadly, there is nothing new date-wise or document-wise on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website.

So - I have in my notes that he has a pretrial hearing on 9/15 & trial starting 9/27.

 

[Countem]

So - I have in my notes that he has a pretrial hearing on 9/15 & trial starting 9/27.

Yes. Those dates are still the same on the website.

 

[TheLoadedGoat]

New to this case but I always assumed he would plead guilty by reason of insanity. Am I the only one?

 

[Countem]

New to this case but I always assumed he would plead guilty by reason of insanity. Am I the only one?

You would think! My amateur impression is that he is a narcissist and would rather blame others than tarnish his own image by being deemed guilty and/or insane. MOO.

 

[Niner]

You would think! My amateur impression is that he is a narcissist and would rather blame others than tarnish his own image by being deemed guilty and/or insane. MOO.

Well - he did blame his wife - that she poisoned the kids....

I agree though - he won't plead guilty or insane.

 

[Countem]

A new document titled “MOTION TO SUPPRESS THE DEFENDANT'S JANUARY 13 2020 AND JANUARY 15 2020 STATEMENTS” was added on 08/31 to the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website.

The document is not readily readable online (unlike all of the other documents) and must be requested from the County Clerk.

January 13, 2020 was the day that the Todt family was found.

Timeline: Todt family murders: New records detail weeks before bodies found in Celebration home

 

[Countem]

As of today (09/03), there are two new case dockets on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website.

1. NOTICE OF HEARING- MOTION TO SUPPRESS
2. MOTION TO SUPPRESS SET FOR 09/20/2021 AT 1:30 PM IN 4F BEFORE JUDGE: CARSTEN, KEITH

The other dates on the website have remained the same.

9/15/2021 9:00 AM PRETRIAL
9/20/2021 1:30 PM MOTION TO SUPPRESS
9/27/2021 9:00 AM JURY TRIAL

 

[Countem]

The “MOTION TO SUPPRESS THE DEFENDANT'S JANUARY 13 2020 AND JANUARY 15 2020 STATEMENTS” is now a readable document.

https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/DocumentMobile?cid=53051583&digest=Z2XiSX4vfPigaTWqoWAhiA

There is a lot to unpack from the document. Basically, the Defense wishes to suppress Todt’s statements to detectives on January 13 and 15, 2020.

Here is my layman’s summary of the document.

The motion claims that statements made to detectives on January 13, 2020 were made at the hospital while Todt was being treated for a Benadryl overdose, symptoms of which include psychosis, delirium, and confusion and after a doctor had already determined (and communicated with law enforcement) that Todt would need to be involuntarily committed pursuant to the Baker Act for suicidal ideation and depression.

The motion argues that Todt’s initial statements at the hospital (including his initial confession) should be suppressed because, prior to Todt’s first confession, detectives read to him an incomplete list of Miranda rights, and one of the detectives told Todt that his “cooperation will go a long way,” which may have evoked the confession rather than it being given freely and voluntarily.

Later in the same interview session at the hospital, detectives read Todt his complete Miranda rights, and Todt again confessed. The motion argues that the confession should be suppressed because, at the end of the first portion of the interview session, a detective minimized Miranda rights, by stating that, “I have no doubt that you will take responsibility for these actions.”

The motion also states that on January 15, after discharge from the hospital but prior to any admission to an inpatient psych unit pursuant to the Baker Act, Todt again confessed to law enforcement.

The motion argues that those statements should be suppressed because of another case which upheld that Miranda rights read after a non-Mirandized pre-interview session in which the suspect made incriminating statements is ineffective.

The motion also argues that Todt’s fragile emotional state due to the Benadryl overdose and evidenced by his involuntary Baker Act commitment precluded a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of Miranda rights.

Finally, the motion argues that Todt’s diminished capacity, coupled with coercive police conduct, makes his waiver of Miranda rights invalid.

 

[Countem]

The Daily Mail has posted an article summarizing the motion:
https://mol.im/a/9978797
Lawyer claims confession of dad who 'murdered his wife and three kids' was 'illegally obtained' | Daily Mail Online

 

[Niner]

Wed., Sept. 15th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL – Megan Denise Gula Todt (42), Aleksander (13), Tyler (11), Zoe (4) & dog Brezzy (last heard from Jan. 6, 2020, Celebration; found Jan. 13, 2020; LE believe they have been dead since Dec. 29, 2019) - *Anthony John Todt (44/now 45) arrested (1/15/20), charged (1/16/20), indicted (2/25/20) & arraigned (2/28/20) with 4 counts of premeditated murder & 1 count of animal cruelty. Charges changed (1/29/20) & arraigned (2/28/20) with 4 counts of 2nd degree murder & animal cruelty charge dismissed. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP & has changed mind on 1/4/21 will not seek DP.
Trial set to begin on 9/27/21. (3 week trial)
Confession & court info from 1/15/20 thru 2/5/21 reference post #160 here:
Found Deceased - FL - Megan Todt 42, Alek 13, Tyler 11, Zoe 4, & dog Breezy, Celebration, 6 Jan 2020 *ARREST* #2
2/10/21 Update: Todt depositions: A.H., B.M, S.M., E.S., A.L. & J.C. on 4/9/21. Trial has been set to begin on 9/27/21 for 3 weeks. Pretrial hearing on 9/15/21. 4/7/21: State’s Notice of provision of Supplemental witness list. 4/15/21: Notice of discovery (Supplemental) re property/evidence form (Item 121 DNA Extracts) to defense from State. 4/19/21: Notice provision of amended witness list by State.
5/17/21: State filed notice of provision of supplemental witness list. 5/26/21: Notice of supplemental discovery of FDLE lab report by State to Defense. Pretrial hearing on 9/15/21. 8/31/21: Motion to Suppress the defendant's 1/13/20 & 1/15/20 statements filed & hearing set on 9/20/21 @ 1:30pm.

 

[Countem]

It appears there was a flurry of activity on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website on 09/13! The following documents were recorded (though some PDF copies are not yet available).

• MOTION TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL CRIMES (FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS) https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...bkRQ&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 8:38:29 AM
• MOTION IN LIMINE TO PROHIBIT REFERENCE DURING TRIAL TESTIMONY TO "THE VICTIMS' MURDER" OR "THE MURDER SCENCE" (PDF not available)
• MOTION TO PROHIBIT SHACKLING OR OTHER RESTRAINT AT TRIAL (PDF not available)
  
• MOTION TO PROHIBIT INTRODUCTION OF CADAVER PHOTOS OF THE DECEASED VICTIMS https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...IRzw&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 8:40:54 AM
  
• MOTION IN LIMINE TO PROHIBIT MENTION AT TRIAL TO THE TRANSLATED MEANING OF THE GERMAN WORD "TODT" https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...r2?cid=53100642&digest=fjrIqX/xqydpaHiefIAJxg
• MOTION TO EDIT DEFENDANT'S JANUARY 13, 2020 AND JANUARY 15, 2020 STATEMENTS https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...r2?cid=53101019&digest=iF/lzduQ1PocbaCQUJLLbg

 

[CSIDreamer]

It appears there was a flurry of activity on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website on 09/13! The following documents were recorded (though some PDF copies are not yet available).

• MOTION TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL CRIMES (FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS) https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/DocumentMobile?cid=53097248&digest=463ZZODKVT1GcLK99obkRQ&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 8:38:29 AM
• MOTION IN LIMINE TO PROHIBIT REFERENCE DURING TRIAL TESTIMONY TO "THE VICTIMS' MURDER" OR "THE MURDER SCENCE" (PDF not available)
• MOTION TO PROHIBIT SHACKLING OR OTHER RESTRAINT AT TRIAL (PDF not available)
  
• MOTION TO PROHIBIT INTRODUCTION OF CADAVER PHOTOS OF THE DECEASED VICTIMS https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/DocumentMobile?cid=53100469&digest=to3IDnKUcwGu0W14eDIRzw&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 8:40:54 AM
  
• MOTION IN LIMINE TO PROHIBIT MENTION AT TRIAL TO THE TRANSLATED MEANING OF THE GERMAN WORD "TODT" https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/PDFViewer2?cid=53100642&digest=fjrIqX/xqydpaHiefIAJxg
• MOTION TO EDIT DEFENDANT'S JANUARY 13, 2020 AND JANUARY 15, 2020 STATEMENTS https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/PDFViewer2?cid=53101019&digest=iF/lzduQ1PocbaCQUJLLbg

Let's just throw it all out. JMO. Good grief.

 

[legalmomma]

Interesting that the English translation of Todt is “Dead” and the defense has filed a motion to prohibit mentioning this via motion in limine.

 

[Countem]

Let's just throw it all out. JMO. Good grief.

LOL! I feel that the objections will be strong in this case. JMO.

Interesting that the English translation of Todt is “Dead” and the defense has filed a motion to prohibit mentioning this via motion in limine.

Definitely an interesting fact! I’m sure they are concerned about the prosecutors coming up with a clever remark in their opening or closing statements. It may have been worse mentioning it, though, as I doubt it was common knowledge! JMO.

 

[Countem]

The Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website has been update to add “FELONY COURT MINUTES/ORDER PRE TRIAL HELD CASE TO REMAIN ON TRIAL DOCKET STATE PRESENT IN PERSON DEFENSE AND DEFENDANT PRESENT VIA VIDEO ORA TENUS REQUEST FOR MOTION TO CONTINUE RESERVED PARTIES MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN MOTIONS TO CONTINUE CASE SET FOR TRIAL”.

https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...qwAA&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 3:24:16 PM

 

[Countem]

End-of-day updates from the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website:

The PDFs for two previously pending documents are now available.

• MOTION IN LIMINE TO PROHIBIT REFERENCE DURING TRIAL TESTIMONY TO "THE VICTIMS' MURDER" OR "THE MURDER SCENCE" https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...v4A&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 11:13:03 PM
• They are requesting the use of the more neutral term “homicide.”
  
  
• MOTION TO PROHIBIT SHACKLING OR OTHER RESTRAINT AT TRIAL https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...DTQ&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 11:14:42 PM

There are also two new items on the website as of 09/15.

• MOTION TO CONTINUE SET FOR 09/20/2021 AT 11:00 AM IN 4F BEFORE JUDGE: CARSTEN, KEITH (No related PDF)
• STATE'S MOTION TO CONTINUE https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...1qQ&redacted=false&time=9/15/2021 11:19:30 PM

 

[Countem]

Update from the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website:

NOTICE OF HEARING- STATE'S MOTION TO CONTINUE
https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...toaw&redacted=false&time=9/18/2021 9:24:01 AM

Updated schedule:

• 9/27/2021 9:00 AM JURY TRIAL
• 9/20/2021 1:30 PM MOTION TO SUPPRESS
• 9/20/2021 11:00 AM MOTION TO CONTINUE

 

[Niner]

Monday, Sept. 20th:
*Motions Hearing (Motion to continue) (@ 11am ET) & Motions Hearing (Motion to Suppress) (@ 1:30pm) – FL – Megan Denise Gula Todt (42), Aleksander (13), Tyler (11), Zoe (4) & dog Brezzy (last heard from Jan. 6, 2020, Celebration; found Jan. 13, 2020; LE believe they have been dead since Dec. 29, 2019) - *Anthony John Todt (44/now 45) arrested (1/15/20), charged (1/16/20), indicted (2/25/20) & arraigned (2/28/20) with 4 counts of premeditated murder & 1 count of animal cruelty. Charges changed (1/29/20) & arraigned (2/28/20) with 4 counts of 2nd degree murder & animal cruelty charge dismissed. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP & has changed mind on 1/4/21 will not seek DP.
Trial set to begin on 9/27/21. (3 week trial).
Confession & court info from 1/15/20 thru 5/17/21 reference post #211 here:
Found Deceased - FL - Megan Todt 42, Alek 13, Tyler 11, Zoe 4, & dog Breezy, Celebration, 6 Jan 2020 *ARREST* #2
5/26/21: Notice of supplemental discovery of FDLE lab report by State to Defense. Pretrial hearing on 9/15/21. 8/31/21: Motion to Suppress the defendant's 1/13/20 & 1/15/20 statements filed & hearing set on 9/20/21 @ 1:30pm. 9/13/21: Motion to exclude evidence of collateral crimes (Federal health care fraud allegations). Motion in Limine to prohibit reference during trial testimony to “the victims' murder” or “the murder scene”. They are requesting the use of the more neutral term "homicide". Motion to prohibit shackling or other restraint at trial. Motion to prohibit introduction of cadaver photos of the deceased victims. Motion in Limine to prohibit mention at trial to the translated meaning of the German word "Todt" (means death). Motion to edit defendant's 1/13/20 & 1/15/20 statements.
9/15/21 Update: Felony court minutes. Order pretrial hearing held. Case to remain on trial docket. State present in person defense & defendant present via video. Ora Tenus request for motion to continue. Reserved parties must provide written motions to continue case set for trial. Motion to continue on 9/20/21 before Judge Keith Carsten. And State's motion to continue.

 

[Countem]

LOTS of updates on the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court website today.

New Documents

• MOTION TO CONTINUE HEARING HELD DP PRESENT FOR THE STATE IN PERSON PS RW PRESENT VIA TEAMS LINK DEFENDANT PRESENT VIA VIDEO LIVE COURT REPORTER PRESENT STATE MOTION TO CONTINUE AS TO THE MOTION TO SUPPRESS AND TRIAL GRANTED PARTIES TO COORDINATE HEARING TIMES WITH THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT FOR THE MOTIONS FILED CASE SET FOR A STATUS HEARING ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE THE COURT, HAVING REVIEWED THE STATE'S MOTION TO CONTINUE, HEREBY GRANTS THE MOTION TO CONTINUE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: B. STATE NOT SUFFICIENTLY PREPARED FOR TRIAL THE NON-MOVING PARTY DOES NOT OBJECT TO THE MOTION TO CONTINUE SPEEDY TRIAL PREVIOUSLY WAIVED CASE RESET FOR PRETRIAL AND TRIAL https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/BenchmarkWeb/Image.aspx/DocumentMobile?cid=53125426&digest=YikkpPtTtRd3k0+cMPrTWA&redacted=false&time=9/20/2021 8:52:44 PM
• NOTICE OF PROVISION OF AMENDED WITNESS LIST https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...r2?cid=53126536&digest=s5TYOyg2JVAT8XWMq1ZfOg
  
• NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING https://courts.osceolaclerk.com/Ben...r2?cid=53128481&digest=ES25fqc5y4hZvDUjtx36jw

Updated Schedule

• JURY TRIAL SET FOR 11/01/2021 AT 9:00 AM
• PRETRIAL SET FOR 10/20/2021 AT 9:00 AM
  
• STATUS HEARING SET FOR 10/18/2021 AT 9:30 AM
  
• STATUS HEARING SET FOR 10/21/2021 AT 9:00 AM