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

[INfisherman]

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

BBM

Not much coverage that I can easily find since his trial a few weeks ago. Apparently there is going to be a second phase to his trial. No one involved in the case has elaborated as to what the second phase entails, that I could find.

The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office had this posted on their website:


Source:

Defendant Montrell Jolly Found Guilty - Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office

On July 24th, 2025, a jury found Defendant Montrell Jolly guilty of one (1) count of Neglect Resulting in Death as a Level 1 Felony; one (1) count of Aggravated Battery Resulting in Death as a Level 1 Felony and one (1) count of Battery on a Person Under 14 Resulting in Death as a […]

tcprosecutor.com

 

[Niner]

Thanks for all that info @INfisherman !

 

[INfisherman]

Thanks for all that info @INfisherman !

You’re welcome!

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 22nd:
*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 injufry & 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 #92 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...shoes-on-wrong-feet-aug-26-2023.689049/page-5
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.
8/8/25 Update: Status hearing held before Judge Steven P. Meyers. Order issued. Criminal case status. Order signed. 8/9/25 Docket update: Automated ENotice issued to parties: Carole Burchett Briggs & Patrick K. Harrington. 8/11/25 Docket update: Hearing Scheduling Activity. Status of Counsel Hearing scheduled for 8/22/25 @ 8:30am. 8/12/25 Docket update: Automated ENotice Issued to Parties: Caroline Burchett Briggs & Patrick K Harrington.

 

[Niner]

@INfisherman - any updates yet for next hearing or any more charges, i.e. murder? TIA!

 

[INfisherman]

@INfisherman - any updates yet for next hearing or any more charges, i.e. murder? TIA!

@Niner,

Updates as follows:

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 Hearing Session: 08/22/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
08/22/2025	Appearance Filed Appearance For Party: Jolly, Montrell Dionte File Stamp: 08/22/2025

 

[Niner]

@Niner,

Updates as follows:

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 Hearing Session: 08/22/2025 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
08/22/2025	Appearance Filed Appearance For Party: Jolly, Montrell Dionte File Stamp: 08/22/2025

So - nothing new! LOL!

I shall try again at the end of this week or the beginning of the next. I leave for my Holiday on 9/4 - and won't be back until 9/20....

 

[INfisherman]

So - nothing new! LOL!

I shall try again at the end of this week or the beginning of the next. I leave for my Holiday on 9/4 - and won't be back until 9/20....

@Niner,

It looks like there was an appearance filed on the defendant’s behalf but not clue what that entailed. Nothing looks to be scheduled & the first Monday of September is a holiday. I would guess waiting until you’re back from holiday & seeing if there are more updates. They seem to be moving slow for whatever reason. Let me know if that sounds good for you.

 

[Niner]

@Niner,

It looks like there was an appearance filed on the defendant’s behalf but not clue what that entailed. Nothing looks to be scheduled & the first Monday of September is a holiday. I would guess waiting until you’re back from holiday & seeing if there are more updates. They seem to be moving slow for whatever reason. Let me know if that sounds good for you.

Sounds goo to me! And again a BIG Thanks for helping me find court dates for this case.

 

[INfisherman]

Sounds goo to me! And again a BIG Thanks for helping me find court dates for this case.

No problem at all. Have a good holiday if I dont get the chance to tell you beforehand.

 

[Niner]

No problem at all. Have a good holiday if I dont get the chance to tell you beforehand.

Thanks! Going to America!! added: for my 60th high school reunion!!

 

[Niner]

Back home now...
@INfisherman - any updates for hearing on this? TIA!