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

[Niner]

MSN

July 24, 2025

A man from Lafayette was convicted on three felony charges in the 2023 death of his 4-year-old nephew.

A jury convicted Montrell Jolly of neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery and battery resulting in death to a person less than 14 years old, but told the judge it was hung on a murder charge against Jolly.

Wonder what happens now - can't find any other articles on this case.

Maybe someone - @INfisherman - can you see what the docket says since you can access the Indiana court site? Here's the case # Tippecanoe County #79D02-2308-MR-000008

 

[INfisherman]

@Niner

Picking up at the last entry posted above:

07/22/2025	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
07/22/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 7/21/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order Issued ---- 7/21/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
07/22/2025	Motion to Reconsider Motion to Reconsider Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte File Stamp: 07/22/2025
07/23/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Motion to Reconsider ---- 7/22/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
07/24/2025	Proposed Jury Instructions Proposed final instructions.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana File Stamp: 07/24/2025
07/24/2025	Order on Jury Trial Order Signed: 07/21/2025
07/24/2025	Order on Jury Trial Jury Trial Order of 7-22-25 Order Signed: 07/22/2025
07/24/2025	Stipulation Filed Food Finders Surveillance Video File Date: 07/23/2025
07/24/2025	Order on Jury Trial Jury Trial Order of 7-23-25 Order Signed: 07/23/2025
07/24/2025	Proposed Jury Instructions STATE'S 1-REFUSED SIGNED BY COURT Filed By: Harrington, Patrick K File Stamp: 07/24/2025
07/24/2025	Document Filed STATE'S JURY INSTRUCTION 1-REFUSED Filed By: Harrington, Patrick K File Stamp: 07/24/2025
07/24/2025	Proposed Jury Instructions Filed By: Briggs, Caroline Burchett File Stamp: 07/24/2025
07/24/2025	Document Filed DEFENDANT'S JURY INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 6-REFUSED Filed By: Briggs, Caroline Burchett File Stamp: 07/24/2025
07/24/2025	Final Instructions Given by Court Issued: 07/24/2025
07/25/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington

 

[tlcya]

A status hearing for the next phase of the case is scheduled for August 1.
Montrell Jolly found guilty in death of 4-year-old son

GUILTY VERDICT! at long last - Justice for little man

 

[tlcya]

A jury convicted Montrell Jolly of neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery, and battery resulting in death to a person less than 14 years old
Jury convicts Lafayette man in 4-year-old's death, but hangs on murder charge

of to figure out what the potential sentences are for the three counts he was found guilty on

 

[tlcya]

Neglect of a dependent can be charged as a Level 3 felony if it consists of endangerment, abandonment, cruel confinement, or deprivation of necessary support and results in serious bodily injury. A Level 3 felony carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Neglect of a Dependent Is Not a Good Thing |

Aggravated battery as defined in subdivision (e)(5) is a Class X felony for which a person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of 12 years and a maximum of 45 years.
720 ILCS 5/12-3.05.

Level 2 Felony: Battery resulting in the death of a child under 14 or an endangered adult.
Penalty: 10 to 30 years in prison.
Indiana Battery Laws: Charges, Penalties, and Defenses — Vining Legal LLC.

 

[Niner]

Thank you @tlcya for the info! So no murder verdict. And thanks for the sentencing status ?? hearing date!

and unfortunately I can not access that article you posted - no allowed in the EU....

 

[FrostedGlass]

@FrostedGlass - just wondering if there are any docket updates? TIA!

Yes.

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 Result: Commenced and concluded​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 7/21/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order Issued ---- 7/21/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Motion to Reconsider Motion to Reconsider Filed By: Jolly, Montrell Dionte File Stamp: 07/22/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Motion to Reconsider ---- 7/22/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Proposed Jury Instructions Proposed final instructions.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Order on Jury Trial Order Signed: 07/21/2025​

Order on Jury Trial Jury Trial Order of 7-22-25 Order Signed: 07/22/2025​

Stipulation Filed Food Finders Surveillance Video File Date: 07/23/2025​

Order on Jury Trial Jury Trial Order of 7-23-25 Order Signed: 07/23/2025​

Proposed Jury Instructions STATE'S 1-REFUSED SIGNED BY COURT Filed By: Harrington, Patrick K File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Document Filed STATE'S JURY INSTRUCTION 1-REFUSED Filed By: Harrington, Patrick K File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Proposed Jury Instructions Filed By: Briggs, Caroline Burchett File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Document Filed DEFENDANT'S JURY INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 6-REFUSED Filed By: Briggs, Caroline Burchett File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Final Instructions Given by Court Issued: 07/24/2025​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/24/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Jury Verdict Filed File Stamp: 07/24/2025​

Order on Jury Trial Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K Noticed: Tippecanoe Co Probation Noticed: Briggs, Caroline Burchett Order Signed: 07/24/2025​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/01/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order on Jury Trial ---- 7/25/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Tippecanoe Co Probation;Patrick K Harrington Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 7/25/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Status Hearing Session: 08/01/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

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[Niner]

Friday, August 1st:
*Status 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/now 35) 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. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial began on 7/21/25 with jury selection. Jurors selected. Trial started 7/22/25 & State rested their case on 7/23/25. Defense began their case on 7/23/25 & ended on 7/24/25.
Jury verdict: guilty of neglect of a dependent & aggravated battery & battery resulting in death. Hung on the murder charge.
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Tippecanoe County deputy prosecutor Elyse Madigan, DAs Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defenders Montrell Dionte, Lucas Jay Heffner & Sean T. Devenney.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 7/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1 (7/21/25) & Trial Day 1-2 (7/22-23/25) reference post #78 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-4
7/22/25 Docket update: Motion to Reconsider filed by Jolly. 7/24/25 Docket updates: Proposed final jury instructions filed by State. Order on Jury Trial. Stipulation filed re Food Finders surveillance video filed. Proposed Jury Instructions. State's 1-refused signed by Court filed by Patrick Harrington. Document filed. State's Jury instruction 1-refused filed by Harrington. Proposed Jury Instructions filed by Caroline Burchett Briggs. Document filed. Defendant's jury instructions 1 thru 6-refused filed by Caroline Briggs. Final instructions given by Court. Order on Jury trial. Jury verdict filed. Order on Jury trial. Noticed: Patrick Harrington, Tippecanoe County Probation, Caroline Burchett Briggs.
7/24/25 Thursday, Trial Day 3: Defense witness: No idea. Jury instructions read. Closing arguments. Jury received case. A jury convicted Jolly of neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery and battery resulting in death to a person less than 14 years old, but told the judge it was hung on a murder charge against Jolly. Next status hearing on 8/1/25 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

So @FrostedGlass - any news on what happened yesterday? TIA!

 

[FrostedGlass]

So @FrostedGlass - any news on what happened yesterday? TIA!

Status Hearing Session: 08/01/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/1/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Status Hearing Session: 08/08/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

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[Niner]

Status Hearing Session: 08/01/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded​

Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.​

Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/1/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington​

Status Hearing Session: 08/08/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P​

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Wondering about these status hearings. Is is about re-charging him with the murder? Since the jury was "hung" on that charge.
And THANKS for the info!

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 8th:
*Status 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/now 35) 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. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Tippecanoe County
Trial began on 7/21/25 with jury selection. Jurors selected. Trial started 7/22/25 & State rested their case on 7/23/25. Defense began their case on 7/23/25 & ended on 7/24/25. Jury deliberations 7/24/25: Verdict: Guilty of neglect to a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury & aggravated battery & battery resulting in death. Hung on murder charge.
Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Tippecanoe County Deputy prosecutor Elyse Madigan, DAs Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Public defenders Montrell Dionte, Lucas Jay Heffner & Sean T. Devenney.
Case & Court info from 8/25/23 thru 7/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1 (7/21/25) & Trial Day 1-3 (7/22-24/25) reference post #88 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-5
7/24/25 Thursday, Trial Day 3: Defense witness: No idea. Jury instructions read. Closing arguments. Jury received case. A jury convicted Jolly of neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery and battery resulting in death to a person less than 14 years old, but told the judge it was hung on a murder charge against Jolly. Next status hearing on 8/1/25 @ 8:30am.
8/1/25 Update: Status hearing commenced & concluded with Judge Steven P. Meyer presiding. Automated ENotice issued to Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. Next status hearing on 8/8/25 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - so - is the DA going to try him again on the murder charge? Any new hearing dates? TIA!

 

[INfisherman]

@Niner

08/01/2025	Status Hearing Session: 08/01/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded
08/01/2025	Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.
08/02/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/1/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/08/2025	Status Hearing Session: 08/08/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
08/08/2025	Order Issued CRIMINAL CASE STATUS REPORT Order Signed: 08/08/2025
08/09/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 8/8/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington

 

[Niner]

@Niner

08/01/2025	Status Hearing Session: 08/01/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded
08/01/2025	Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.
08/02/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/1/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/08/2025	Status Hearing Session: 08/08/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
08/08/2025	Order Issued CRIMINAL CASE STATUS REPORT Order Signed: 08/08/2025
08/09/2025	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 8/8/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington

Thank you! I shall check back next week to see if there is another hearing scheduled.

 

[INfisherman]

Thank you! I shall check back next week to see if there is another hearing scheduled.

You’re welcome @Niner.

FYI, in case you cannot access the article due to being outside the US. I wasn’t able to find any other articles since his last jury trial near the end of July. See below:

[SNIP]
The 12-person jury found Jolly, 35, guilty of neglect of a dependent resulting in catastrophic injury, aggravated battery and battery resulting in death to a person less than 14 years old. It could not reach a unanimous decision on Jolly’s murder charge after nearly five hours of deliberation that outlasted sunset.

Jolly waived his right to a jury trial deciding his habitual offender status Thursday.
[SNIP]

The court still needs to decide whether Jolly is guilty of murder and of being a habitual defender. Meyer set a status hearing on the case for Aug. 1.

Jury finds Lafayette man guilty of battering 4-year-old to death, hangs on murder charge

A jury found Montrell Jolly guilty Thursday on all counts but murder for inflicting fatal injuries on a 4-year-old consistent with a highway crash.

www.jconline.com

 

[Niner]

Thanks @INfisherman - I could access this article.

I shall be back next week - maybe the docket will be updated by then. Again - thanks for your help on this case.

 

[Niner]

@INfisherman - any updates yet on next hearing date? TIA! And wondering IF the DA re charged him for murder?

 

[appleatcha]

Such a heartbreaking story... and not convicted of murder?! How?

The "Similar Threads" on this page called my attention to the fact that we have multiple threads about children under 5 being beaten to death for putting their shoes on the wrong feet. I hate humanity today.

 

[INfisherman]

@INfisherman - any updates yet on next hearing date? TIA! And wondering IF the DA re charged him for murder?

@Niner,

Updates as follows:

08/01/2025​	Hearing Scheduling Activity Status Hearing scheduled for 08/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.
08/02/2025​	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/1/2025: Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/08/2025​	Status Hearing Session: 08/08/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P Result: Commenced and concluded
08/08/2025​	Order Issued CRIMINAL CASE STATUS REPORT Order Signed: 08/08/2025
08/09/2025​	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 8/8/2025 : Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/11/2025​	Hearing Scheduling Activity Status of Counsel Hearing scheduled for 08/22/2025 at 8:30 AM.
08/12/2025​	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/11/2025: Caroline Burchett Briggs;Patrick K Harrington
08/22/2025​	Status of Counsel Hearing Session 08/22/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P