IN - Ke’Andre Jolly, 4, beaten to death by cousin Montrell Jolly, 33, for putting shoes on wrong feet - Aug 26, 2023

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - any updates yet? Trial date still good? TIA!

No. You're welcome.

07/26/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 07/26/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded
07/26/2024	Order Issued Order Signed: 07/26/2024
07/26/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference scheduled for 08/30/2024 at 8:30 AM.
07/26/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial originally scheduled on 08/20/2024 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/08/2024 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Request.
07/27/2024	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 7/26/2024 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 7/26/2024 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 7/26/2024 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/30/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 08/30/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
10/08/2024	Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

 

[Niner]

Oh geez - trial continuance... !!

Thanks for the updates! @FrostedGlass !

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 30th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - IN - Ke’Andre Shamar Jolly (4) was brutally beaten to death by his cousin because the child put his shoes on the wrong feet on July 28, 2023, Lafayette & died on August 1, 2023. *Montrell Dionte Jolly (33) arrested (7/31/23) & charged (8/25/23) with murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery & battery resulting in death to a person younger than 14 years old. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial was set to begin on 8/20/24 continued on 10/8/24. [3rd time continued].
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Das Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defender Montrell Dionte.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 1/30/24 reference post #35 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-2
4/12/24 Update: Pretrial conference commenced & concluded. Order issued. Criminal case status report. Next pretrial hearing on 7/26/24 @ 8:30am. Jury trial originally scheduled on 5/14/24 was rescheduled on 8/20/24 @ 8:30am. Reason by agreement of parties.
6/25/24 Docket update: Motion for disclosure of records filed by Jolly. Temporary/Limited scope appearance of attorney Lucas Heffner for IN Dept. of Child Services filed. 6/26/24: Automated eNotice issued to parties. Motion filed: Caroline Burchett Briggs; Patrick K. Harrington.
7/2/24 Docket update: Motion for Writ filed by State. 7/3/24: Order issued for Writ of Attachment filed by State. Notice to Court filed. Notice of unavailability filed by Jolly. Warrant or Wirit of attachment for the body of a person issued. Notice issued. The court is in receipt of a Notice of unavailability filed by defendant which is unsigned & rejects same. Notice: Patrick Harrington & Caroline Burchett Briggs. Clerk Administrative event. copy of writ 7/3/24 sent to Lake Co. Sheriff's Dept. 7/12/24: Warrant or Writ of Attachment for the body of a person served.
7/26/24 Update: Pretrial Conference held with Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Order issued. Jury trial originally scheduled on 8/20/24 was rescheduled on 10/8/24 @ 8:30am. Reason: By request [3rd continuance]. Pretrial conference hearing on 8/30/24 @ 8:30am. Carline Bruchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington hearing scheduling activity.

 

[FrostedGlass]

@Niner

07/31/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/02/2024 at 8:30 AM.
07/31/2024	Notice Issued On Courts own motion, Status hearing set Friday, August 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. regarding Writ of Attachment on witness, Jasontinea Jolly. Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K Noticed: Briggs, Caroline Burchett
08/02/2024	Status Hearing Session: 08/02/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Comment: Writ of Attachment on witness Result: Commenced and concluded
08/02/2024	Notice Filed Notice of Deposition Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte
08/02/2024	Notice Issued Counsel appears before the Court and reaffirms deposition hearing scheduled for Ja'sontinae Jolly on 8/5/24. Upon completion of deposition, parties to notify the Court.
08/05/2024	Notice to Court Filed Notice to Court Filed By: State of Indiana
08/06/2024	Order Issued Order Signed: 07/26/2024
08/06/2024	Order Issued VACATING BOND
08/06/2024	Order Issued AMENDED ORDER VACATING BOND FOR WITNESS
08/15/2024	Notice to Court Filed Report to The Court Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte
08/29/2024	Motion Filed Motion to Produce Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte
08/29/2024	Subpoena/Summons Filed Subpoena's for Hospitals Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte
08/29/2024	Notice Issued Defendant's Motion to Produce filed 8/29 fails to include (1) counsel's signature (2) signature for certificate (3)statement whether the State of Indiana consents or objects to the Motion. The Court will consider an Amended Motion.
08/30/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 08/30/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
10/08/2024	Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

 

[Niner]

Thanks @FrostedGlass !

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - I realize you gave me an update last Friday - but wondering if there might be another hearing before his trial on 10/8? TIA!

 

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - I realize you gave me an update last Friday - but wondering if there might be another hearing before his trial on 10/8? TIA!

This was a 3 day weekend for us so there was no update yesterday. This was the last thing filed.
There isn't even a note confirming the hearing was held.

08/30/2024

Motion Filed amended motion to produce Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte

 

[Niner]

This was a 3 day weekend for us so there was no update yesterday. This was the last thing filed.
There isn't even a note confirming the hearing was held.

08/30/2024

Motion Filed amended motion to produce Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte

Oh yes - Labor day weekend...

Okay - I will try again in a few more days! Thanks!

 

[FrostedGlass]

Oh yes - Labor day weekend...

Okay - I will try again in a few more days! Thanks!

They updated yesterday:

09/03/2024	Order Issued to produce records Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K Noticed: Tippecanoe Co Probation Noticed: Briggs, Caroline Burchett
09/03/2024	Order Issued to produce records
09/03/2024	Order Issued Criminal Case Status Report
09/03/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 08/30/2024 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 02/07/2025 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Request.
09/03/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial originally scheduled on 10/08/2024 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
09/03/2024	Order Issued Criminal Case Status Report
02/07/2025	Pretrial Conference Session: 08/30/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 02/07/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
03/31/2025	Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 10:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

 

[mickey2942]

Of course. The only defense for a guilty criminal is to drag things out for as long as possible. He is "accused" now, not "convicted'.

Well, at some point in time, the wheels of justice will prevail.

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 7th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - IN - Ke’Andre Shamar Jolly (4) was brutally beaten to death by his cousin because the child put his shoes on the wrong feet on July 28, 2023, Lafayette & died on August 1, 2023. *Montrell Dionte Jolly (33) arrested (7/31/23) & charged (8/25/23) with murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery & battery resulting in death to a person younger than 14 years old. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial was set to begin on 10/8/24 continued on 3/31/25. [4th time continued].
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. DAs Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defender Montrell Dionte.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 7/2/24 reference post #43 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-3
7/26/24 Update: Pretrial Conference held with Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Order issued. Jury trial originally scheduled on 8/20/24 was rescheduled on 10/8/24 @ 8:30am. Reason: By request [3rd continuance]. 7/31/24 Docket update: Notice Issued. On Courts own motion, Status hearing set Friday, 8/2/24 regarding Writ of Attachment on witness, Jasontinea Jolly. Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K & Briggs, Caroline Burchett.
8/2/24 Docket update: Status hearing held with Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Comment: Writ of Attachment on witness. Result: Commenced & concluded. Notice filed. Notice of Deposition filed by Montrell Jolly. Notice Issued. Counsel appears before the Court & reaffirms deposition hearing scheduled for Ja'sontinae Jolly on 8/5/24. Upon completion of deposition, parties to notify the Court. Notice to Court filed by State. 8/6/24 Docket update: Order Issued. Order Signed: 07/26/24. Order Issued. VACATING BOND. Order Issued. Amended Order VACATING BOND for witness. 8/15/24 Docket update: Notice to Court filed by Montrell Jolly. 8/29/24 Docket update: Motion filed. Motion to Produce filed by Montrell Jolly. Subpoena/Summons filed for Hospitals by Jolly. Notice Issued. Defendant's Motion to Produce filed 8/29 fails to include (1) counsel's signature (2) signature for certificate (3)statement whether the State of Indiana consents or objects to the Motion. The Court will consider an Amended Motion. Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/30/24 @ 8:30am.
8/30/24 Docket update: Amended Motion to produce filed by Montrell Jolly. 9/3/24 Docket update: Order issued to produce records. Noticed: Patrick Harrington, Tippecanoe Co. Probation & Caroline Burchet Briggs. Order Issued. Criminal Case Status Report. Hearing Scheduling Activity. Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 8/30/24 was rescheduled to 2/7/25 at 8:30am. Reason: By Request. Jury Trial originally scheduled on 10/8/24 was rescheduled to 3/31/25 at 10am. Reason: By Request.

 

[Niner]

Hey @FrostedGlass - any hearing dates before her trial on 3/31? And hopefully the trial date has not been reset (again...) TIA!

 

[FrostedGlass]

Hey @FrostedGlass - any hearing dates before her trial on 3/31? And hopefully the trial date has not been reset (again...) TIA!

They just had a pretrial conference on Feb 7. No notes on it.
Here are the next dates. You're welcome.
79D02-2308-MR-000008

03/07/2025 = Pretrial Conference Session: 03/07/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

03/31/2025 = Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 10:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 7th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - IN - Ke’Andre Shamar Jolly (4) was brutally beaten to death by his cousin because the child put his shoes on the wrong feet on July 28, 2023, Lafayette & died on August 1, 2023. *Montrell Dionte Jolly (33) arrested (7/31/23) & charged (8/25/23) with murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery & battery resulting in death to a person younger than 14 years old. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial set to begin on 3/31/25. [4th time continued].
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. DAs Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defender Montrell Dionte.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 8/30/24 reference post #51 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-3
9/3/24 Docket update: Order issued to produce records. Noticed: Patrick Harrington, Tippecanoe Co. Probation & Caroline Burchet Briggs. Order Issued. Criminal Case Status Report. Hearing Scheduling Activity. Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 8/30/24 was rescheduled to 2/7/25 at 8:30am. Reason: By Request. Jury Trial originally scheduled on 10/8/24 was rescheduled to 3/31/25 at 10am. Reason: By Request.
2/7/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 3/7/25 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - any updates yet on next hearing date? TIA! I do see trial on 3/31 - anything before than?

 

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - any updates yet on next hearing date? TIA! I do see trial on 3/31 - anything before than?

Only this:

Pretrial Conference Session: 03/07/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded​

Order Issued CRIMINAL CASE STATUS REPORT Order Signed: 03/07/2025​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial originally scheduled on 03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM was rescheduled to 03/31/2025 at 1:00 PM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.​

Order to Call Jury Order Signed: 03/07/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 3/7/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/7/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order to Call Jury ---- 3/7/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 10:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

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[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @FrostedGlass !! Trial next!

Hoping for Justice for Ke'Andre!!

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 31st:
*Trial set to begin (@ 1pm CT) - IN - Ke’Andre Shamar Jolly (4) was brutally beaten to death by his cousin because the child put his shoes on the wrong feet on July 28, 2023, Lafayette & died on August 1, 2023. *Montrell Dionte Jolly (33/now 34) arrested (7/31/23) & charged (8/25/23) with murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery & battery resulting in death to a person younger than 14 years old. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial set to begin on 3/31/25. [4th time continued].
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Das Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defender Montrell Dionte.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 9/3/24 reference post #54 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-3
2/7/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 3/7/25 @ 8:30am. 3/7/25 Update: Pretrial conference hearing commenced & concluded with Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Order issued. Criminal case status report signed 3/7/25. Jury Trial originally scheduled on 3/31/25 at 10am was rescheduled to 3/31/25 at 1pm. Reason: Court's Own Motion. Order to Call Jury signed on 3/7/25. Next trial set to begin on 3/31/25 @ 1pm.

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass or @INfisherman - can one of you check the court site and see IF the trial IS starting, considering it has been postponed 4 times already? TIA!

. Tippecanoe County #79D02-2308-MR-000008

 

[INfisherman]

@Niner - this picks up where FG’s last entry left off. Let me know if a screenshot will suffice, as the table never pastes correctly. I understand if selecting text is needed though, hence the copy/paste with the messed up table.

Motion to Exclude Motion to Exclude_Jolly Filed By: State of Indiana File Stamp: 03/13/2025​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 03/14/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Status Hearing Session: 03/14/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Motion to Exclude ---- 3/13/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/13/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Response Filed Response to State's Motion to Exclude Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte File Stamp: 03/13/2025​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Hearing scheduled for 03/19/2025 at 10:30 AM.​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/14/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K Noticed: Briggs, Caroline Burchett Notice Date: 03/17/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court ---- 3/17/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Hearing Session: 03/19/2025 10:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Comment: ON MOTION TO EXCLUDE Result: Commenced and concluded​

Denial of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Date Signed: 03/20/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Denial of Media Request for Cameras in the Court ---- 3/20/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference scheduled for 06/20/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial originally scheduled on 03/31/2025 at 1:00 PM was rescheduled to 07/21/2025 at 1:00 PM. Reason: By Request.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 07/22/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 07/23/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 07/24/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Order Granting Motion for Continuance Order Signed: 03/19/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order Granting Motion for Continuance ---- 3/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Pretrial Conference Session: 06/20/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

Jury Trial Session: 12/12/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/14/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 08/20/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/08/2024 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 10:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/31/2025 1:00 PM, Rescheduled Session: 07/21/2025 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

Jury Trial Session: 07/22/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Session: 07/23/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Session: 07/24/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

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