GUILTY IL - Kimberly Vaughn, 34, & 3 children slain, Channahon Twp, 14 June 2007

[Txmom]

Philamena, I am always upset that we have to feed, clothe, provide all the basics to these guys. I really get upset that they get to go to "college" and receive a law degree and try and challendge their trials. I still would like to just do the old fashioned firing squad. Im not a good shot, but I'll tell you, he would be very nervous if I had a gun in my hand.

 

[chicoliving]

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His afternoon hearing at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, gave Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow an opportunity to formally present charges against Vaughn to a judge.

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Vaughn remains charged with four-counts of first-degree murder. The remaining charges allege the Oswego man shot his family with intent to kill.

During the brief hearing in Joliet, Vaughn appeared in court via a video camera. His defense attorneys told the judge that he plans to plead not-guilty.

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_186094431.html

 

[chicoliving]

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Vaughn's next court date is scheduled for July 27.

Also today, Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas said Vaughn has been placed on suicide watch based on comments Vaughn made to Illinois State Police troopers during his transport to Will County and to personnel at the County Jail.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...90.story?coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=2&cset=true

 

[chicoliving]

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In a hearing before Judge Dan Rozak that lasted two minutes, Christopher Vaughn, 32, appeared via a video connection. Vaughn wore a red jail uniform and twice brushed his hair in the five minutes that he sat in front of a camera before the hearing.

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow dropped the four charges and said he would pursue four charges that say Vaughn knowingly shot his wife and children with the intent to kill them.

Joliet defense attorney Gerald Kielian told Rozak that he would enter a not-guilty plea. Rozak set a preliminary hearing for July 27.

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/457288,4_1_JO05_VAUGHNCOURT_S1.article


Man Accused Of Killing Family Put On Suicide Watch

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Prosecutors dropped four charges against Christopher Vaughn on Thursday, but he remains charged with four-counts of first-degree murder. They said they reduced the murder charges in the interest of clarity.

The remaining charges allege the Oswego man shot his family with intent to kill. The charges that were dropped alleged that he opened fire knowing he likely would cause death or great bodily harm.

http://www.nbc5.com/news/13623904/detail.html?dl=mainclick

 

[southcitymom]

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In a hearing before Judge Dan Rozak that lasted two minutes, Christopher Vaughn, 32, appeared via a video connection. Vaughn wore a red jail uniform and twice brushed his hair in the five minutes that he sat in front of a camera before the hearing.

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow dropped the four charges and said he would pursue four charges that say Vaughn knowingly shot his wife and children with the intent to kill them.

Joliet defense attorney Gerald Kielian told Rozak that he would enter a not-guilty plea. Rozak set a preliminary hearing for July 27.

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/457288,4_1_JO05_VAUGHNCOURT_S1.article


Man Accused Of Killing Family Put On Suicide Watch

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Prosecutors dropped four charges against Christopher Vaughn on Thursday, but he remains charged with four-counts of first-degree murder. They said they reduced the murder charges in the interest of clarity.

The remaining charges allege the Oswego man shot his family with intent to kill. The charges that were dropped alleged that he opened fire knowing he likely would cause death or great bodily harm.

http://www.nbc5.com/news/13623904/detail.html?dl=mainclick

Obviously the DA feels like he has intent covered to keep the toughest charges. Wonder what Vaugh said to land himself on suicide watch? I'd think almost anyone is his shoes would consider suicide...I know I would.

 

[Mysticchic]

I don't think this guy would kill himself. He likes himself to much. I mean he brushed his hair 2 times before going on the video link.

 

[southcitymom]

I don't think this guy would kill himself. He likes himself to much. I mean he brushed his hair 2 times before going on the video link.

Trying to look less like a madman, no doubt.

 

[fran]

I don't think this guy would kill himself. He likes himself to much. I mean he brushed his hair 2 times before going on the video link.

OhMyGoodness!

Brushed his hair TWICE!?

He must be hopin' he'll attract several 'groupies' who love bad boys. What a .

JMHO
fran

 

[chicoliving]

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Vaughn appeared in court via video-hookup from the jail. He looked calm and focused, at times wiping a stray strand of hair from his forehead. Wearing red jail garb, he was without the goatee he had when arrested last month.

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With the suicide watch, Vaughn is under constant observation and is given clothing designed to prevent inmates from hanging themselves.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...90.story?coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=3&cset=true

Probably just swiping at a few strands rather than the earlier report of "brushing" his hair. lolol Sounds like he's in the blue taco. :angel:

 

[chicoliving]

He said Vaughn was on suicide watch because of statements he allegedly made to state troopers while being transported from Missouri and while being booked.

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Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, who said he would personally prosecute the case, said he has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty, and has about 120 days to make up his mind.

Will County Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak set a preliminary hearing for July 27.

http://www.nbc5.com/news/13623904/detail.html?dl=mainclick

 

[kinsey milhoune]

It always seems like such a joke to put a killer on suicide watch!:boohoo: JMO, but who cares??? I guess the state is responsible if he does something like that, but I would imagine most people would think it just saved the tax payers a ton of money in court fees!!!

 

[philamena]

kinsey milhoune,
I agree. Who cares? This lowlife blew his entire family away......he should have killed himself and let them live.

 

[eleven]

It always seems like such a joke to put a killer on suicide watch!:boohoo: JMO, but who cares??? I guess the state is responsible if he does something like that, but I would imagine most people would think it just saved the tax payers a ton of money in court fees!!!

Yup. If I had anything to do with it, I would hand him a loaded gun, a rope to hang himself with, a knife, and a bunch of presription meds and liquor. Let him do with it what he may. Disgusting sorry-excuse for a man.

 

[SailorMoon]

He said Vaughn was on suicide watch because of statements he allegedly made to state troopers while being transported from Missouri and while being booked.

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Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, who said he would personally prosecute the case, said he has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty, and has about 120 days to make up his mind.

Will County Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak set a preliminary hearing for July 27.

http://www.nbc5.com/news/13623904/detail.html?dl=mainclick

I'm thinking he "allegedly" made these comments to get himself put and kept by himself, because he knows he's a goner if put in with other inmates.

 

[chicoliving]

I'm thinking he "allegedly" made these comments to get himself put and kept by himself, because he knows he's a goner if put in with other inmates.

Very well could be.....

 

[UM&AMWfan]

This case has disappeared from the national news lately. It's one of those mysteries as to why this case never got THAT much national attention as some other cases have.

You would think this would get a lot of attention since it has more victims that most cases and includes the 2 most vulnerable members of society--women and children.

 

[t93]

Not to mention the way he deceived, even more than Scott Peterson was alleged to have.

 

[chicoliving]

Christopher Vaughn, the Oswego man accused of murdering his wife and three children, was removed Monday from suicide watch at the Will County Jail, said Pat Barry, spokesman for Sheriff Paul Kaupas.

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But doctors and jail personnel have determined Vaughn is not a threat to himself, Barry said.

Vaughn remains under close observation in the medical unit, his location since he was extradited last week from Missouri, where he was arrested June 23 as he arrived for the funeral of his family. By Thursday, he will be placed either with the general population or under protective custody in special housing, Barry said.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-vaughn10jul10,1,6216732.story?coll=chi-news-hed

 

[chicoliving]

The Oswego man accused of killing his wife and three children is now in protective custody at the Will County jail.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=nation_world&id=5475702

 

[fran]

The Oswego man accused of killing his wife and three children is now in protective custody at the Will County jail.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=nation_world&id=5475702

Personally, I don't think he's worth protecting. Put him in 'general population' and let him take his chances. It's more of a chance than he gave his wife and kids. At least he'd see it coming!

JMHO
fran