IN- Indianapolis Mass casualty shooting leaves 6 dead, Jan 2021

[FrostedGlass]

Update:

05/18/2022
Pretrial Conference
Session:05/04/2022 10:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:05/18/2022 9:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A
Result:Commenced and concluded

05/18/2022
Hearing Journal Entry
Hearing held regarding additional discovery and trial date.

02/06/2023
Jury Trial
Session:02/06/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A
Comment:5 day jury setting

 

[FrostedGlass]

Just a bump. There are no new court dates; discovery in ongoing.

 

[FrostedGlass]

For the last several months, discovery filings are the only updates to this case. 10 through 13.

06/01/2022

Discovery Filed Supplemental Discovery 10.pdf

Then came these:

09/30/2022	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #31-Notice of Deposition-October 26, 2022-TIMOTHY SPEARS, IMCFSA Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
09/30/2022	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #32- Notice of Deposition-October 26, 2022-JINIAH DRAKE Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
10/28/2022	Discovery Filed Supplemental Discovery 14.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana

All of these happened today:

01/29/2023	Motion Filed Defendant Motion Specific Discovery Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
01/30/2023	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/30/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Rothenberg, Marc T (D29) Result: Commenced and concluded
01/30/2023	Hearing Journal Entry State by deputy prosecutor D Cicchini Defendant in person in custody by counsel R Casanova Judicial Officer: Rothenberg, Marc T (D29)
01/30/2023	Motion for Continuance Filed Oral joint motion Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III Filed By: State of Indiana Filed By: Casanova, Raymond Vincent
01/30/2023	Order Granting Motion for Continuance Orally Judicial Officer: Rothenberg, Marc T (D29)
01/30/2023	Administrative Event Minute sheet

Here are his new dates: 5/15 to 5/19

05/08/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 05/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A
05/15/2023	Jury Trial Session: 02/07/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/15/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Comment: 8:30 am

 

[FrostedGlass]

It's good to see things happening on this case:

02/10/2023	Discovery Filed Supplemental Discovery 15.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana
03/27/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #34- Notice of Deposition-April 10, 2023-DETECTIVE WILLIAM VASQUEZ, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
03/27/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #35- Notice of Deposition-April 10, 2023-OFFICER NICHOLAS MEKO, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
03/27/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #36- Notice of Deposition-April 10, 2023-OFFICER GLEN GEISSER, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
03/27/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #37- Notice of Deposition-April 10, 2023-OFFICER JOHN VOGT, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
04/03/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #38- Notice of Deposition-April 12, 2023-DETECTIVE WILLIAM VASQUEZ, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III
04/06/2023	Discovery Filed Notice to the Court - Compliance with Order to Compel Filed By: State of Indiana
04/06/2023	Notice Filed Defense Pleading #39- Notice of Deposition-COMMANDER MATTHEW C. THOMAS, IMPD Filed By: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III

A continuance was filed and here are the new court dates:

11/06/2023	Pretrial Conference Session: 11/06/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A
11/27/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 11/27/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A
12/04/2023	Jury Trial Session: 12/04/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Session: 12/05/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Session: 12/06/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Comment: 8:30 am
12/07/2023	Jury Trial Session: 12/07/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Session: 12/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A Session: 12/11/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Carlisle, Sheila A

 

[FrostedGlass]

Update:

10/31/2023	Approval of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
11/06/2023	CANCELED Pretrial Conference Reason: Agreement of Parties
11/27/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 11/27/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
12/04/2023	Jury Trial Session: 12/04/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 12/05/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG Session: 12/06/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am
12/07/2023	Jury Trial Session: 12/07/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG Session: 12/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG Session: 12/11/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.

 

[FrostedGlass]

He got another continuance, here are his new dates

07/15/2024	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 07/15/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
07/22/2024	Jury Trial Session: 07/22/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 07/23/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 07/24/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am

 

[dotr]

Oct. 25, 2024

Indianapolis man is convicted in 2021 shooting deaths of 5 people including a pregnant woman

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man was convicted of murder Friday in the shooting deaths of five people, including family members and a pregnant woman who was nearly due to

www.thestar.com

 

[FrostedGlass]

@dotr Thanks for the article. Here are the court filings. It's good to see this almost settled but what a waste all the way around. I wonder why sentencing has been put off for so long?

Jury Verdict Filed File Stamp: 10/25/2024​

Judgment Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. 01. 35-42-1-1(1): Murder • Finding of Guilty 02. 35-42-1-1(1): Murder • Finding of Guilty 03. 35-42-1-1(1): Murder • Finding of Guilty 04. 35-42-1-1(1): Murder • Finding of Guilty 05. 35-42-1-1(1): Murder • Finding of Guilty 06. 35-42-1-1(4): Murder • Finding of Guilty 07. 35-42-1-1(1)/F1: Attempted Murder Attempted intentional killing of another. • Finding of Guilty 08. 35-47-2-1/MA: Carrying a Handgun Without a License • Finding of Guilty

Party To Be Held In Custody NO BOND Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Party: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III Order Signed: 10/25/2024​

Hearing Journal Entry Jury polled at request of defense Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.​

Order for Presentence Investigation Report Order Signed: 10/25/2024​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 10/29/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 10/30/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 10/31/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 01/07/2025 at 9:00 AM.​

Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Noticed: Childs, Raymond Ronald Lee III Noticed: Cicchini, Daniel Joseph Noticed: Jacobson, Amy K. Noticed: Casanova, Raymond Vincent Noticed: Benson-Kooy, Courtney Ann Noticed: Moylan, Brittany Marie Notice Date: 10/25/2024​

Disposition Sent Electronically to Indiana State Police Added By CHRIS Interface (DISP)​

CANCELED Jury Trial Reason: Other Session: 10/29/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 10/30/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 10/31/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled Comment: 8:30​

Sentencing Hearing Session: 01/07/2025 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.​

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[dotr]

This is heartbreaking. rbbm.
Oct 24, 2024

Man found guilty of Indy mass shooting that left six of his family members dead in 2021

After a week-long jury trial, Raymond Ronald Lee Childs III was found guilty of a 2021 mass shooting that left six of his family members dead.

www.indystar.com

''One of the few people who survived the shooting was Childs' 15-year-old brother, who officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the front porch of the family's house in the 3500 block of Adams Street.
The teen was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition.

After surviving his surgery, the teen told police of the events that led up to the shooting and he heard their father say, "I'm sorry Raymond; I love you," before being shot by Childs, according to court documents.

Before Childs shot his brother, the teen explained that he pleaded with his big brother to not shoot him, "I can give you 40 dollars. I won't say nothing. Please don't kill me," according to court documents.''

 

[Ladyotm]

This is heartbreaking. rbbm.
Oct 24, 2024

Man found guilty of Indy mass shooting that left six of his family members dead in 2021

After a week-long jury trial, Raymond Ronald Lee Childs III was found guilty of a 2021 mass shooting that left six of his family members dead.

www.indystar.com

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''One of the few people who survived the shooting was Childs' 15-year-old brother, who officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the front porch of the family's house in the 3500 block of Adams Street.
The teen was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition.

After surviving his surgery, the teen told police of the events that led up to the shooting and he heard their father say, "I'm sorry Raymond; I love you," before being shot by Childs, according to court documents.

Before Childs shot his brother, the teen explained that he pleaded with his big brother to not shoot him, "I can give you 40 dollars. I won't say nothing. Please don't kill me," according to court documents.''

Absolutely heartbreaking. I hope this young man is doing as best can be under the circumstances and surrounded by lots of love and support.

 

[Ladyotm]

Absolutely heartbreaking. I hope this young man is doing as best can be under the circumstances and surrounded by lots of love and support.

I remember reading this story some time ago. For some reason, I thought the girlfriend that was killed was Raymond's and wondered what happened. I know see that it wasn't his girlfriend. The rage to go and attack his loved ones while they were in bed. Seems his dad was trying to steer him down the right path with no overnight visits with his young girlfriend. I've seen a few mug shots in which the suspect looks as if they have been crying, perhaps remorseful for what they've done. There is nothing for this young man. And to think, he put his family through a trial.

 

[Seattle1]

Man found guilty of Indy mass shooting that left six of his family members dead in 2021

After a week-long jury trial, Raymond Ronald Lee Childs III was found guilty of a 2021 mass shooting that left six of his family members dead.

www.indystar.com

10/24/24

Childs is expected to have his sentencing hearing in January 2025.

Childs' conviction comes several months after the first hearing of his case was ruled a mistrial on July 23, 2024.

 

[Seattle1]

Oct 30, 2024 Law&Crime Sidebar with Jesse Weber
A jury in Indiana convicted Raymond Childs III of killing his parents, siblings, and the woman pregnant with his nephew in January 2021. He was just 17 years old at the time of the murders. Prosecutors say it was all because he was denied permission to sleep at his girlfriend’s home. Childs, now 19, will be sentenced in January. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the case with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bob Bianchi.

 

[Seattle1]

Man Found Guilty of Fatally Shooting 4 Family Members and Pregnant Teenager During Argument About Staying Out Late

A man in Indianapolis has been found guilty of murder after the mass shooting of four family members and a pregnant teenager in January 2021.

people.com

 

[Seattle1]

Key points about presentence reports in Indiana:

• Statute: Indiana Code 11-13-1-8(b)(4) outlines the requirement for a presentence investigation report.
  
  
  
• Who prepares it: A probation officer is responsible for creating the presentence investigation report.
  
  
  
• When it is used: The report is used by the judge to inform their sentencing decision.

I think the delay in sentencing RC-III could be related to him being age 17 at the time of the offense where several states have enacted legislation prohibiting LWOP for offenders who were at least 16 yrs old but less than 18 yrs old at the time of the alleged offense.

It doesn't mean RC-III won't in-fact spend his life in prison-- depending on his behavior while an inmate, but most likely be given a life term where he is eligible for parole consideration after serving, for example, a minimum of 40 years. Then again, he might be sentenced to serve consecutive terms for each victim and where his eligibility would be increased to let's say 70 years and/or where the minimum will likely exceed his natural life while in prison. JMO

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