GA - Mary & Elwyn Crocker Jr, both 14, starved, beaten & buried, Effingham Cnty, 20 Dec 2018 Arrests

[Niner]

no court dates.... just docket updates.

Elwyn
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
521 Order order assigning cases to judge matthew k. hube 02/04/2025 Muldrew, Judge

522 Motion state's motion in limine regarding visuals 02/04/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Kim
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
355 Order ORDER - order assigning cases to judge matthew k. hube 02/04/2025

356 Motion state's motion in limine regarding visuals 02/04/2025 Breedon, Matthew



Mark
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
377 Order order assigning case to judge matthew k. hube 02/05/2025 Anderson, Kathy


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[MellowMonday]

no court dates.... just docket updates.

Elwyn
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
521 Order order assigning cases to judge matthew k. hube 02/04/2025 Muldrew, Judge

522 Motion state's motion in limine regarding visuals 02/04/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Kim
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
355 Order ORDER - order assigning cases to judge matthew k. hube 02/04/2025

356 Motion state's motion in limine regarding visuals 02/04/2025 Breedon, Matthew



Mark
Docket # Document Type Description Filing Date Filer
377 Order order assigning case to judge matthew k. hube 02/05/2025 Anderson, Kathy


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

Wow, Niner, thank you for keeping this case on your radar! I just came across it a couple of days ago and binge-read the whole thing. It is such a travesty that justice has been delayed for such a long time. Those poor beautiful kids deserved so much better. I hope each of the adults involved have experienced zero days of safety and comfort since their arrest.

 

[Niner]

Finally a hearing date!!

for ALL

Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - joint motions 5/19-5/21 05/21/2025 09:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - daubert motions 05/20/2025 09:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - various motions daubert motion #421 (tuesday may 20th) 05/19/2025 09:00 AM

for Elwyn:
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
523 Order scheduling order and notice of joint hearing on joint motions 5/19-5/21
02/10/2025 Anderson, Kathy

524 Order amended scheduling order and notice of joint hearing 02/11/2025 Anderson, Kathy


Kim

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
357 Order scheduling order and notice of joint hearing on joint motions 5/19-5/21
02/10/2025 Anderson, Kathy

358 Order amended scheduling order and notice of joint hearing 02/11/2025 Anderson, Kathy


for Mark:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
378 Order scheduling order and notice of joint hearing on joint motions 5/19-5/21
02/10/2025 Anderson, Kathy

379 Order amended scheduling order and notice of joint hearing 02/11/2025 Anderson, Kathy


link: https://peachcourt.com/Search

 

[Niner]

No date changes

Elwyn

FIlings
Dkt# Doc Type Description FIling Date FIler
525 Leave of Absence kara stangl [4/21-23/25 & 5/14-16/25] 02/21/2025 Stangl, Kara

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Just a docket update for Elwyn:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
526 Leave of Absence LEAVEOFABSENCE - attorney: matthew a breedon is on leave from: 04/28/2025 - may 2, 2025 02/25/2025

527 Leave of Absence LEAVEOFABSENCE - attorney: matthew a breedon is on leave from: 4/28/2025 to 5/2/2025 02/25/2025


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

do not know "why" it is in there twice....

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Elwyn

Filings:
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filler
528 Motion motion to depose captain rick daily 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew
[Effingham County Sheriff]

529 Motion motion to depose roy prater 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Kim:

Filings:
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filler
359 Motion motion to depose rick daily 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew

360 Motion motion to depose roy prater 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Mark

Filings:
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filler
380 Motion motion to depose rick daily 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew

381 Motion motion to depose roy prater 03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

I was wondering this myself!!??

‘This case is older than it should be’: Still no trial date for Crocker double murder case

It’s been six and a half years since investigators discovered the bodies of Mary and Elwyn Crocker Junior in the backyard of their Effingham County home.

www.wtoc.com

April 9, 2025

They do have motions hearings on 5/19 to 5/21 scheduled.

 

[Niner]

and some docket updates

Elwyn:

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing date Filer
530 Order scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25]
04/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy

Mark:

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing date Filer
382 Order scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25] 04/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy


Kim:
Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing date Filer
361 2Order scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25] 04/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Some docket updates - dates stay the same for all

Elwyn

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
531 Order scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25
04/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy

532 Motion response to defendant's motion 68 to adjourn at a reasonable time
04/21/2025 Breedon, Matthew

533 Motion response to defendant's motion 102 to not disclose alternate jurors
04/21/2025 Breedon, Matthew

Kim

FIlings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
362 Leave of Absence leave of absence filed by atty. nathaniel studelska - may 23, july 21-22, august 25-september 8, 2025 04/21/2025 Studelska, Nathanial


Mark

FIlings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
383 Order scheduling order and notice of joint hearing 02/10/2025 Anderson, Kathy

384 Order amended scheduling order and notice of joint hearing 02/11/2025 Anderson, Kathy

385 Motion state's motion to depose witness under ocga 24-13-130 (captain rick dailey)
03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew

386 Motion state's motion to depose witness under ocga 24-13-130 (roy prater)
03/20/2025 Breedon, Matthew

387 Order scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25
04/03/2025 Anderson, Kathy

388 Response RESPONSE - motion # 115- state's response to defendant's motion for a pre-trial hearing to determine whether a child is a competent witness in this deathpenalty case and motion to completely exclude the child's bolstered and memoru-enhanced testimony 04/21/2025

389 Motion state's response to defendant's motion 99 motion to prohibit gruesome photos
04/21/2025 Breedon, Matthew

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Docket updates

Elwyn:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
534 Motion motion # 121 - state's pre-hearing response to motion 121 for daubert hearing on pathologist and forensic anthropologist findings and conclusions 04/29/2025 Barker, Christine S

535 Motion response to court order [regarding outstanding defense motions
04/30/2025 Stangl, Kara

Kim:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
363 Motion motion # 4.22 - state's pre-hearing response to defendant's motion 4.22 for daubert hearing on pathologist and forsenic anthropologist findings and conclusions 04/29/2025 Barker, Christine S

364 Notice response to scheduling order for outstanding defense motions 04/30/2025 Studelska, Nathanial


Mark:

Filings
Dkt # Doc type Description Filing Date Filer
390 Motion motion # 87- state's pre-hearing response to defendant's motions 87 for daubert hearings on pathologist and forsenic anthropologist findings and conclusions 04/29/2025 Barker, Christine S


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Elwyn

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
536 Order order on rule 22 request- granted to wtoc-tv placement of electronic equipment in courtroom may 19, 2025 through may 21, 2025 05/05/2025 Anderson, Kathy

537 Order order on rule 22 request denied wsav-tv permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on may 19, 2025 to may 21, 2025 05/06/2025 Anderson, Kathy

538 Order order denying defendant's motion 34 re grand jury composition 05/09/2025 Anderson, Kathy

539 Order superseding scheduling order and notice of joint hearings 05/09/2025 Anderson, Kathy


Kim

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
365 Order order on rule 22 request granting wtoc-tv permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on may 19, 2025 to may 21, 2025 05/05/2025 Anderson, Kathy

366 Order order on rule 22 request denied wsav-tv permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on may 19, 2025 to may 21, 2025 05/06/2025 Anderson, Kathy

367 Order superseding scheduling order and notice of joint hearings 05/09/2025 Anderson, Kathy


Mark

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
391 Order order on rule 22 request granting wtoc-tv permission to use electronic equipment in courtroom on may 19, 2025 to may 21, 2025 05/05/2025 Anderson, Kathy

392 Order order on rule 22 request denied wsav-tv permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on may 19, 2025 to may 21, 2025 05/06/2025 Anderson, Kathy

393 Notice maw [Wright] response to court's scheduling order 05/07/2025 Ryals, Melinda

394 Order superseding scheduling order and notice of joint hearings 05/09/2025 Anderson, Kathy


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Docket updates

Elwyn

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
540 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - email from law & crime network inquiring about rule 22 & wtoc-tv footage (along with clerks' response) 05/13/2025

541 Motion state's motion and order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/15/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Kim

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
368 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - email from law & crime network inquiring about rule 22 & wtoc-tv footage (along with clerks' response) 05/13/2025

369 Motion state's motion and order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/15/2025 Breedon, Matthew


Mark

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
395 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - email from law & crime network inquiring about rule 22 & wtoc-tv footage (along with clerks' response) 05/13/2025

396 Motion state's motion and order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/15/2025 Breedon, Matthew

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Some more Docket updates

Elwyn

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
542 Motion motion to exclude unvalidated strmix dna evidence when used to analyze dna mixtures with related contributors 05/15/2025 Bell, Jerilyn

543 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - rule 22 request from wjcl & clerk's response 05/16/2025

544 Order order on rule 22 request wjcl- denied 05/16/2025 Anderson, Kathy

545 Motion discovery of scientific reports 05/16/2025 Bell, Jerilyn


Kim

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
370 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - rule 22 request from wjcl & clerk's response 05/16/2025

371 Order order on rule 22 request wjcl- denied 05/16/2025 Anderson, Kathy


Mark
Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
397 Miscellaneous EMAIL - email - rule 22 request from wjcl & clerk's response 05/16/2025

398 Order order on rule 22 request wjcl- denied 05/16/2025 Anderson, Kathy

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 19th:
*Motions Hearing (Day 1 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County/Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. ADA Matthew Breedon. Defense attorney Jerilyn Bell, Samuel Carlos Wood, Kara Stangl, Stephen R. Yekel & Mary F. Dayton.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 9/25/24 reference post #475 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-24
10/1/24 Update: Motions hearings have been cancelled due to Hurricane Helene. No further dates available. 10/11/24 Update: Due to Hurricane Elene the Daubert motions hearing is set on 10/17/24 @ 9am. 10/11/24 Docket update: [519] State's Discovery Disclosure filed by Matthew Breedon.
11/13/24 Update: A judge denied a motion last month to dismiss the indictment against the defendants in the Crocker Case. The motion, filed in 2019, stated the grand jury that indicted them on murder charges was “compromised.” That indictment still stands since the judge denied the motion.
1/8/25 Docket update: [520] Leave of absence for attorney Matthew A. Breedon from 1/23-1/24/25. 2/4/25 Docket updates: [521] Order assigning cases to Judge Matthew K. Hube per Judge Muldrew. [522] State's motion in limine regarding visuals filed by Matthew Breedon.
2/10/25 Docket update: [523] Order. Scheduling order & notice of joint hearing on joint motions on 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25. 2/11/25 Docket update: [524] Order. Amended scheduling order & notice of joint hearing both filed by Kathy Anderson. [re Daubert motion #421 (Elwyn) on 5/20/25]. 2/21/25 Docket update: [525] Leave of absence (4/21-23/25 & 5/14-16/25] filed by Kara Stangl. 2/25/25 Docket update: [526 & 527] Leave of Absence for attorney Matthew A. Breedon is on leave from: 4/28/25 thru 5/1/25.
3/20/25 Docket updates: [528] Motion to depose Captain Rick Daily. Effingham County Sheriff & [529] Motion to depose Roy Prater both filed by Matthew Breedon. 4/3/25 Docket update: [530] Order. Scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25] by Kathy Anderson.
4/3/25 Docket update: [531] Order. Scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 filed by Kathy Anderson. 4/21/25 Docket updates: [532] Motion. Response to defendant's motion 68 to adjourn at a reasonable time filed by Matthew Breedon. [533] Motion. Response to defendant's motion 102 to not disclose alternate jurors filed by Matthew Breedon. 4/29/25 Docket update: [534] Motion #121-State's pre hearing response to Motion 121 for Daubert hearing on pathologist & forensic anthropologist findings & conclusions filed by Christine S. Barker. 4/30/25 Docket update: [535] Motion to response to Court Order filed by Kara Stangl.
5/5/25 Docket update: [536] Order on rule 22 request- granted to WTOC-TV placement of electronic equipment in courtroom 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25 by Kathy Anderson. 5/6/25 Docket update: [537] Order on rule 22 request denied WSAV-TV permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on 5/19/25 to 5/21/25 filed by Kathy Anderson. 5/9/25 Docket updates: [538] Order denying defendant's motion 34 re grand jury composition. [539] Order. Superseding scheduling order & notice of joint hearings both filed by Kathy Anderson.
5/13/25 Docket update: [540] Miscellaneous. Email from Law & Crime network inquiring about Rule 22 & WTOC-TV footage (along with clerks' response). 5/15/25 Docket updates: [541] State's motion & Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery filed by Matthew Breedon. [542] Motion to exclude unvalidated Strmix DNA evidence when used to analyze DNA mixtures with related contributors filed by Jerilyn Bell. 5/16/25 Docket updates: [543] Miscellaneous. Email-Rule 22 request from WJCL & clerk's response. [544] Order on Rule 22 request WJCL-Denied filed by Kathy Anderson. [545] Motion for discovery of scientific reports filed by Jerilyn Bell.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (Day 1 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County Case #2019-SU-CR-435 / Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneys Nathanial L. Studelska, Christina Rudy, Jack M. Downie, Sarah M. Downie & Christian Lamar.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 9/16/24 reference post #472 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-24
9/16/24 Docket update: [348] Notice. Amended notice pursuant to order regarding motions to be heard at joint hearings filed by Nathanial Studelska. 9/20/24 Docket update: [349] Order [re Joint scheduling Order regarding sequence of motions to be heard at joint hearings on 10/1-10/3/24] filed by Kathy Anderson.
9/29/24 Docket update: [350] Order continuing motion hearings [Due to Hurricane Helene the motions hearings from 10/1/24 to 10/3/24 will be reschedule (no dates yet)] filed by Kathy Anderson.
10/4/24 Docket update: [351] Order denying defendant's Motion 1.24 & joint motion to dismiss the indictment due to the unconstitutional composition of the Grand Jury filed by Kathy Anderson. 10/11/24 Docket update: [352] State's Discovery Disclosure filed by Matthew Breedon.
11/13/24 Update: A judge denied a motion last month to dismiss the indictment against the defendants in the Crocker Case. The motion, filed in 2019, stated the grand jury that indicted them on murder charges was “compromised.” That indictment still stands since the judge denied the motion.
11/25/24 Docket update: [353] Leave of absence for Nathanial Studelska from 12/26/24-1/2/25 & 1/6/25]. 1/30/25 Docket update: [354] State's Motion in Limine regarding digital media presentation re visuals filed by Matthew Breedon. 2/4/25 Docket updates: [355] Order assigning cases to Judge Matthew K. Hube per Judge Muldrew. [356] State's motion in limine regarding visuals filed by Matthew Breedon.
2/10/25 Docket update: [357] Order. Scheduling order & notice of joint hearing on joint motions on 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25. 2/11/25 Docket update: [358] Order. Amended scheduling order & notice of joint hearing both filed by Kathy Anderson. [re Daubert motion #421(Elwyn) on 5/20/25].
3/20/25 Docket updates: [359] Motion to depose Captain Rick Daily. Effingham County Sheriff & [360] Motion to depose Roy Prater both filed by Matthew Breedon. 4/3/25 Docket update: [361] Order. Scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25] by Kathy Anderson.
4/21/25 Docket update: [362] Leave of Absence leave of absence filed by attorney Nathaniel Studelska for May 23, July 21-22, Aug 25-Sept. 8, 2025. 4/29/25 Docket update: [363] Motion #4.22-State's pre hearing response to defendant's motion 4.22 for Daubert hearing on pathologist & forensic anthropologist findings & conclusions filed by Christine S. Barker. 4/30/25 Docket update: [364] Notice. Response to scheduling Order for outstanding defense motions filed by Nathanial Studelska.
5/5/25 Docket update: [365] Order on rule 22 request- granted to WTOC-TV placement of electronic equipment in courtroom 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25 by Kathy Anderson. 5/6/25 Docket update: [366] Order on Rule 22 request denied WSAV-TV permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on 5/19/25 to 5/21/25 filed by Kathy Anderson. 5/9/25 Docket update: [367] Order. Superseding scheduling order & notice of joint hearing filed by Kathy Anderson.
5/13/25 Docket update: [568] Miscellaneous. Email from Law & Crime network inquiring about Rule 22 & WTOC-TV footage (along with clerks' response). 5/15/25 Docket update: [369] State's motion & Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery filed by Matthew Breedon. 5/16/25 Docket update: [370] Miscellaneous. Email-Rule 22 request from WJCL & clerk's response. [371] Order on Rule 22 request WJCL-Denied filed by Kathy Anderson.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (Day 1 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County / Peachtree
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 9/20/24 reference post #472 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-24
9/25/24 Docket update: [368] Response to amended list of evidentiary motions [Defendant's amended response to Court's Order of 9/11/24 regarding the setting of hearings on evidentiary motions filed by Allan Sincox. [369] Motion for in-camera inspection [of arguably privileged subpoenaed materials] filed by Allan Sincox.
9/29/24 Docket update: [370] Order continuing motion hearings [Due to Hurricane Helene the motions hearings from 10/1/24 to 10/3/24 will be reschedule (no dates yet)] filed Kathy Anderson.
10/2/24 Docket update: [371] Motion to quash subpoenas [subpoenas issued to any & all LE officers, including Matt Holbrook, John Bradle, Caroline Olbeysch, Rick Dailey & Joe Heath] filed by Matthew Breedon. [372] Notice of expert witness [testimony & offer Georgia Supreme Court records at certain motion hearings re Professor Timothy Floyd] filed by Allan Sincox. 10/4/24 Docket update: [373] Order denying defendant's Motion #40 & joint motion to dismiss the indictment due to the unconstitutional composition of the Grand Jury filed by Kathy Anderson. 10/11/24 Docket update: [374] State's Discovery Disclosure filed by Matthew Breedon.
11/13/24 Update: A judge denied a motion last month to dismiss the indictment against the defendants in the Crocker Case. The motion, filed in 2019, stated the grand jury that indicted them on murder charges was “compromised.” That indictment still stands since the judge denied the motion.
1/30/25 Docket update: [375] State's Motion in Limine regarding digital media presentation re visuals filed by Matthew Breedon. 2/4/25 Docket update: [376] State's Motion in Limine regarding visuals filed by Matthew Breedon. 2/5/25 Docket updates: [377] Order assigning cases to Judge Matthew K. Hube filed by Kathy Anderson.
2/10/25 Docket update: [378] Order. Scheduling order & notice of joint hearing on joint motions on 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25. 2/11/25 Docket update: [379] Order. Amended scheduling order & notice of joint hearing both filed by Kathy Anderson. [re Daubert motion #421 (Elwyn) on 5/20/25].
3/20/25 Docket updates: [380] Motion to depose Captain Rick Daily. Effingham County Sheriff & [381] Motion to depose Roy Prater both filed by Matthew Breedon. 4/3/25 Docket update: [382] Order. Scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 [Daubert hearing will be held on 5/20/25] by Kathy Anderson.
2/10/25 Docket update: [383] Order. Scheduling order & notice of joint hearing filed by Kathy Anderson. 2/11/25 Docket update: [384] Order. Amended scheduling order & notice of joint hearing filed by Kathy Anderson. 3/20/25 Docket updates: [385] Motion. State's motion to depose witness under OCGA 24-13-130 (Captain Rick Dailey) filed by Matthew Breedon. [386] State's motion to depose witness under OCGA 24-13-130 (Roy Prater) filed by Matthew Breedon.
4/3/25 Docket update: [387] Order. Scheduling order for outstanding defense motions to be filed before 4/30/25 filed by Kathy Anderson. 4/21/25 Docket updates: [388] Response to Motion #115-State's response to defendant's motion for a pretrial hearing to determine whether a child is a competent witness in this death penalty case & motion to completely exclude the child's bolstered & memory-enhanced testimony. [389] Motion. State's response to defendant's Motion 99 motion to prohibit gruesome photos filed by Matthew Breedon. 4/29/25 Docket update: [390] Motion #87State's pre-hearing response to defendant's motions 87 for Daubert hearings on pathologist & forensic anthropologist findings & conclusions filed by Christine S. Barker.
5/5/25 Docket update: [391] Order on rule 22 request- granted to WTOC-TV placement of electronic equipment in courtroom 5/19/25 thru 5/21/25 by Kathy Anderson. 5/6/25 Docket update: [392] Order on rule 22 request denied WSAV-TV permission to place electronic equipment in courtroom on 5/19/25 to 5/21/25 filed by Kathy Anderson. 5/7/25 Docket update: [393] Notice. Wright's response to court's scheduling order filed by Melinda Ryals. 5/9/25 Docket update: [394] Order. Superseding scheduling order & notice of joint hearing filed by Kathy Anderson.
5/13/25 Docket update: [385] Miscellaneous. Email from Law & Crime network inquiring about Rule 22 & WTOC-TV footage (along with clerks' response). 5/15/25 Docket update: [386] State's motion & Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery filed by Matthew Breedon. 5/16/25 Docket update: [397] Miscellaneous. Email-Rule 22 request from WJCL & clerk's response. [398] Order on Rule 22 request WJCL-Denied filed by Kathy Anderson.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants. Effingham County
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants. Effingham County

 

[Niner]

Here's an article on what happened yesterday

Crocker Case: Father accused of murder appears in court Monday

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for all three defendants for the charges they face.

www.wtoc.com

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 20th:
*Motions (Daubert) Hearing (Day 2 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County/Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. ADA Matthew Breedon. Defense attorney Jerilyn Bell, Samuel Carlos Wood, Kara Stangl, Stephen R. Yekel & Mary F. Dayton.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 5/15/25 reference post #494 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/16/25 Docket updates: [543] Miscellaneous. Email-Rule 22 request from WJCL & clerk's response. [544] Order on Rule 22 request WJCL-Denied filed by Kathy Anderson. [545] Motion for discovery of scientific reports filed by Jerilyn Bell.
5/19/25 Update: There are dozens of motions that have to be addressed before this case can move forward, which is why Monday was the first of three days worth of hearings this week. Many of the arguments in court Monday have to do with what types of evidence can be used at trial. Elwyn Crocker’s defense attorneys are attempting to stop the use of photos found on electronic devices at the Crocker home as evidence, saying that it’s unclear who the devices belonged to. The state has argued that they don’t necessarily have to prove ownership of a specific device to use it as evidence. There was also argument over which photos can be used at trial. The defense has argued that gruesome photos should not be used, and some should possibly be in black and white to prevent overwhelming the jury and potentially causing them to be impartial. The state has argued that admission of the photos into evidence is something that can be objected to at trial, rather than argued right now. Ultimately, prosecutors say they’ll discuss the autopsy photos with the medical examiner, to decide which ones are necessary to use at trial. The court also heard arguments Monday regarding removing the Effingham County District Attorney’s Office from the case. “A flagrant abuse of power and a flagrant disregard of law as it was, such that it rises to the level of prosecutorial misconduct,” said Jerilyn Bell [Elwyn's attorney]. The defense argues that the district attorney’s office didn’t properly obtain Crocker’s medical records through a search warrant, but a different judge’s order instead. They allege this is a pattern for the office. “This was not by mistake, this was not an accident, there was intent,” said Bell. Meanwhile, prosecutors acknowledge while they should’ve used a search warrant, this isn’t grounds for removing the DA’s office. Judge Matthew Hube also heard discussion over the usage of text messages between Elwyn Crocker, and two others who had been charged in the case, Candice Crocker and Kim Wright, as evidence. “The defendant made multiple statements to police that he buried his children in the backyard. That’s where they were. He talked about digging the hole and how hard it was. So, these messages all relate to that,” said Breedon. Judge Hube ruled to place a Department of Children and Family services report under seal. He has not signed any additional motions discussed at this time. Next Daubert hearing on 5/20/25 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Motions (Daubert) Hearing (Day 2 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County / Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneys Nathanial L. Studelska, Christina Rudy, Jack M. Downie, Sarah M. Downie & Christian Lamar.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 5/16/25 reference post #494 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/19/25 Update: See above (Elywn's) for notes. Next Daubert hearing on 5/20/25 @ 10am.

ALSO:
*Motions (Daubert) Hearing (Day 2 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County / Peachtree
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 5/16/25 reference post #494 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/19/25 Update: See above (Elywn's) for notes. Next Daubert hearing on 5/20/25 @ 10am.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.

 

[Niner]

https://www.wsav.com/news/three-facing-death-penalty-in-court-for-joint-motion-hearing/

May 20, 2025
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Three family members facing the death penalty are in court for a joint motion hearing regarding the 2018 murder of two children.
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The Daubert Hearing began Tuesday morning, Judge Matthew Hube presiding. In this hearing, either party can challenge the admissibility of an expert witness.
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The defense challenged the scientific methods used by Dr. Edmund Donoghue, former medical examiner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab, when determining the deaths of Mary and Elwyn Jr. The defense teams implied that Donoghue relied on hearsay.

According to Dr. Donoghue’s findings, Mary died from starvation and her death was ruled a homicide. The medical examiner determined Elwyn’s Jr.’s death was caused by homicidal violence, but he was unable to say exactly how it was done.

Mark Wright’s attorney, Allan Sincox, said Dr. Donoghue is offering opinion and should not be allowed to testify as an expert witness in the upcoming trial. Sincox claims the examiner relied on outside sources to reach his conclusions.
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The defense also challenged whether the expert testimony of Dr. Alice Gooding, a GBI forensic anthropologist, is needed in the upcoming trial.

And another motions hearing tomorrow, 5/21/25 for them all.

 

[Niner]

Docket updates - looks like Elwyn only has a hearing date in June.

Elwyn:

Filings
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
546 Subpoena witness subpoena issued to chief investigator arrae wright
05/18/2025 Bell, Jerilyn

547 Motion motion #9 - state's motion to dismiss defendant's motion numbers 122 - 25a
05/18/2025 Breedon, Matthew

548 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - motion hearing before judge hube.. court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... jerilyn bell & kara stangl for the defense.. defendant present... defense motions heard 10, 12, 13, 20, 41, 55, 56, 61a, 67, 72, 86a, 88, 91, 102, 115a, 118a, b, & c, 119 state motions heard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8(2), 9 05/19/2025

549 Order ORDER - order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/19/2025

550 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - ex parte hearing before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... jerilyn bell & kara stangl for the defense... defendant present... jennifer mock present from dfacs...
05/19/2025

551 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - day 2 of motions & daubert hearing before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... jerilyn bell & kara stangl for the defense.. defendant present... 05/20/2025

Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing on foreign subpoenas 06/16/2025 09:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - joint motions to be heard 5/19/25 to 5/21/25 05/21/2025 09:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - daubert motions 05/20/2025 09:00


Kim
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
372 Order ORDER - order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/19/2025

373 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - day 2 of motions and daubert hearing before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... nathaniel studelska & christian lamar for the defense.. defendant present... 05/20/2025


Mark
Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
399 Order ORDER - order filing record from department of family and children services under seal and permitting limited release in discovery 05/19/2025

400 Miscellaneous CLERKSHEARINGNOTES - clerkshearingnotes - day 2 of motions and daubert hearing before judge hube... court reporter sherry wages... matthew breedon & christine barker for the state... allan sincox & melinda ryals for the defense.. defendant present... 05/20/2025

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 21st:
*Motions Hearing (Day 3 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 56) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County/Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. ADA Matthew Breedon. Defense attorney Jerilyn Bell, Samuel Carlos Wood, Kara Stangl, Stephen R. Yekel & Mary F. Dayton.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 5/16/25 reference post #496 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/19/25 Update: There are dozens of motions that have to be addressed before this case can move forward, which is why Monday was the first of three days worth of hearings this week. Many of the arguments in court Monday have to do with what types of evidence can be used at trial. Elwyn Crocker’s defense attorneys are attempting to stop the use of photos found on electronic devices at the Crocker home as evidence, saying that it’s unclear who the devices belonged to. The state has argued that they don’t necessarily have to prove ownership of a specific device to use it as evidence. There was also argument over which photos can be used at trial. The defense has argued that gruesome photos should not be used, and some should possibly be in black and white to prevent overwhelming the jury and potentially causing them to be impartial. The state has argued that admission of the photos into evidence is something that can be objected to at trial, rather than argued right now. Ultimately, prosecutors say they’ll discuss the autopsy photos with the medical examiner, to decide which ones are necessary to use at trial. The court also heard arguments Monday regarding removing the Effingham County District Attorney’s Office from the case. “A flagrant abuse of power and a flagrant disregard of law as it was, such that it rises to the level of prosecutorial misconduct,” said Jerilyn Bell [Elwyn's attorney]. The defense argues that the district attorney’s office didn’t properly obtain Crocker’s medical records through a search warrant, but a different judge’s order instead. They allege this is a pattern for the office. “This was not by mistake, this was not an accident, there was intent,” said Bell. Meanwhile, prosecutors acknowledge while they should’ve used a search warrant, this isn’t grounds for removing the DA’s office. Judge Matthew Hube also heard discussion over the usage of text messages between Elwyn Crocker, and two others who had been charged in the case, Candice Crocker and Kim Wright, as evidence. “The defendant made multiple statements to police that he buried his children in the backyard. That’s where they were. He talked about digging the hole & how hard it was. So, these messages all relate to that,” said Breedon. Judge Hube ruled to place a Department of Children and Family services report under seal. He has not signed any additional motions discussed at this time. Next Daubert hearing on 5/20/25 @ 9am.
5/20/25 Update: The Daubert Hearing began Tuesday morning, Judge Matthew Hube presiding. In this hearing, either party can challenge the admissibility of an expert witness. The defense challenged the scientific methods used by Dr. Edmund Donoghue, former medical examiner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab, when determining the deaths of Mary & Elwyn Jr. The defense teams implied that Donoghue relied on hearsay. According to Dr. Donoghue’s findings, Mary died from starvation & her death was ruled a homicide. The medical examiner determined Elwyn’s Jr.’s death was caused by homicidal violence, but he was unable to say exactly how it was done. Mark Wright’s attorney, Allan Sincox, said Dr. Donoghue is offering opinion & should not be allowed to testify as an expert witness in the upcoming trial. Sincox claims the examiner relied on outside sources to reach his conclusions. The defense also challenged whether the expert testimony of Dr. Alice Gooding, a GBI forensic anthropologist, is needed in the upcoming trial. Next motions hearing for all on 5/21/25 @ 9am.
5/18/25 Docket updates: [546] Witness subpoena issued to Chief Investigator Arrae Wright filed b Jerilyn Bell. [547] State's motion (#9) to dismiss defendant's motion numbers 122 - 25a filed by Matthew Breedon. 5/19/25 Docket updates: [548] Miscellaneous. Clerks hearing notes. Motion hearing before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Christine Barker for the State. Jerilyn Bell & Kara Stangl for the defense. Defendant Elwyn present. Defense motions heard 10, 12, 13, 20, 41, 55, 56, 61a, 67, 72, 86a, 88, 91, 102, 115a, 118a, b, & c, 119. State motions heard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8(2), 9. [549] Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery. [550] Miscellaneous. Clerk's hearing notes. Ex parte hearing before Judge Hube. Jerilyn Bell & Kara Stangl for the defense. Defendant Elwyn present. Jennifer Mock present from dfacs. 5/20/25 Docket update: [551] Miscellaneous. Clerk's hearing notes. Day 2 of motions & Daubert hearing before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Christine Barker for the State. Jerilyn Bell & Kara Stangl for the defense & defendant present. Motion hearing on foreign subpoenas on 6/16/25 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (Day 3 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 56) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County / Peachtree
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon & Dana Brown Labeau. Defense attorneys Nathanial L. Studelska, Christina Rudy, Jack M. Downie, Sarah M. Downie & Christian Lamar.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 5/16/25 reference post #496 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/19/25 Update: See above (Elywn's) for notes. Next Daubert hearing on 5/20/25 @ 10am. 5/20/25 Update: See above (Elywn’s) for notes. Next motions hearing on 5/21/25 @ 10am.
5/19/25 Docket update: [372] Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery. 5/20/25 Docket update: [373] Miscellaneous. Clerks' hearing notes. Day 2 of motions & Daubert hearing before Judge Hube. Matthew Breedon & Christine Barker for the State. Nathaniel Studelska & Christian Lamar for the defense. Defendant Kim present.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (Day 3 of 3) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 37) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP. Effingham County / Peachtree
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Judge Matthew K. Hube presiding. State attorney Matthew Breedon. Defense attorneys Melinda Ryals, Martha C. Hall, Craig S. Bonnel & Allan R. Sincox.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 5/16/25 reference post #496 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-25
5/19/25 Update: See above (Elywn's) for notes. Next Daubert motions hearing on 5/20/25 @ 10am. 5/20/25 Update: See above (Elywn’s) for notes. Next motions hearing on 5/21/25 @ 10am.
5/19/25 Docket update: [399] Order filing record from Dept. of Family & Children Services under seal & permitting limited release in discovery. 5/20/25 Docket update: [400] Miscellaneous. Clerks' hearing notes. Day 2 of motions & Daubert hearing before Judge Hube. Matthew Nreedon & Christine Barker for the State. Allan Sincox & Melinda Ryals for the defense. Defendant Mark present.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 61) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 39) (“step-mom”) - 10/21/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.

 

[Niner]

Crocker Case: Motion hearings wrap up in Crocker killings case

The last of three days of hearings in the Crocker case this week wrapped up Wednesday morning in Effingham County.

www.wtoc.com

May 21, 2025
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The last of three days of hearings in the Crocker case this week wrapped up Wednesday morning in Effingham County.
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Judge Matthew Hube, who is presiding over both the criminal and civil cases surrounding the Crocker murders, decided to set another hearing date for June 16th.

That’s to handle matters that required additional witnesses or documentation as a result of what’s been discussed this week.

Elwyn Crocker was the only defendant in court Wednesday.
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The defense has some time between now and the next hearing to go through the crime scene and autopsy photos, to argue what they think shouldn’t be shown to the jury.

The court also must decide on whether electronic devices found in the Crocker home should be used as evidence.
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Judge Hube says he plans to issue his decisions on some of the matters soon, while the leftover motions will be discussed at that next June hearing.