GUILTY IN - Newton County, Fem, 30 Mar 2019 - Nicole Bowen

[Niner]

Niner, I don't know what's going on with these cases. Maybe they are just a little slow in posting the Order Granting Motion for Continuance for the Invasion case? All the other dates coincide with each other.

Yeah - I hate court site that don't give "plain" explanations... So I will change my notes to granting motion for continuance for both Carroll cases. Thanks!

 

[FrostedGlass]

As of today, they have not posted the order that grants the motion for continuance.

Blame Google if this is total nonsense I have not one iota of legal expertise.

A continuance is a grant of additional preparation time before or during a trial. Either the prosecution or the defense can request a continuance, and sometimes even the court can order a continuance of its own accord.

Elsewhere I read 'good cause' for a continuance would be if his attorney is unavailable due to death or he is seeking new council and that attorney would need more time.

VINElink shows he's still in Newton County jail.

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the latest info FrostedGlass!

Guess we can wait until they update the court site. The next hearing is on 5/1 for Mathis, so we have time. Thanks again!

 

[tresir2012]

It seems to me that GK and/or AG lawyer are just time wasting and playing games in the CaCo cases. (I think the victim was Garth)
If he gets convicted of that then AG will use it in her defence regarding the murder case IMO.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Ok, I think the reason they left things hanging was because the clerk made a mistake and had to fix it. The Motion for Continuance was not granted on 3/10 as recorded; it was granted on Monday. The invasion of privacy charge now has the same dates as this one (bolded).

Here's the updated one:

08D01-1901-F6-000013 Strangulation, Domestic Battery

03/10/2020 = Order Granting Motion for Continuance
03/10/2020 = Clerical Mistake Corrected
Please disregard previous entry due to being entered in error.

03/16/2020 = Order Granting Motion for Continuance
Final Pretrial Conference reset for August 18, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. and
Jury Trial for August 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. as a first setting.
03/16/2020 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 02/27/2020 at 4:00 PM was rescheduled to 08/18/2020 at 3:30 PM.
03/16/2020 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 03/02/2020 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 08/24/2020 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.

03/16/2020 = Transport Order Entered, C: CCSD
08/18/2020= Final PreTrial Conference
Session:02/27/2020 4:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:08/18/2020 3:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
08/24/2020 = Jury Trial
Session:03/02/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:08/24/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Comment:1st Setting

 

[Niner]

Thank you very much @FrostedGlass ! Much appreciated!

 

[Niner]

Oh - I'm going to "assume" that case # 08D01-1903-CM-00087 - the 2 counts of invasion of privacy. They (Carroll County) cases were being tried together back on 3/2/20 date.

and....
Anything on Newton County #56D01-1904-MR-000367 - that's Nicole's murder charge.

and....
on Tippercanoe County #79D05-1902-F6-000263? That's theft charge

He's got TOO many charges against him.....

Here's some fresh baked cookies while you look those up!

 

[FrostedGlass]

08D01-1903-CM-DM18501 Invasion of Privacy (2 counts)

02/24/2020 = Motion for Continuance Filed
03/16/2020 = Order Granting Motion for Continuance
03/16/2020 = Transport Order Entered, C: CCSD
08/18/2020 = Final PreTrial Conference
08/24/2020 = Jury Trial, Comment: 2nd Setting

 

[FrostedGlass]

There is nothing new on the murder charge; here are the last 2 entries:
01/22/2020 = Discovery Filed
07/13/2020 = Jury Trial

And the last entry for the theft:
04/02/2019 = Warrant or Writ of Attmnt for the Body of a Person Issued

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Here's a notice from the govt posted at the top of the page; I wonder if it will impact any of our cases:
Indiana Supreme Court public access case search - MyCase
The Judicial branch is taking appropriate steps to respond to COVID-19, and courts around the state are implementing plans to postpone jury trials, allow for remote hearings, and keep only essential staff in courthouses. Learn more at courts.in.gov/covid.

 

[Niner]

Thank you for taking the time to look those up for me! Much appreciated.

 

[Niner]

Not too sure this is happening today since I don't have access to the court site - maybe @FrostedGlass - can check it out (when you have time!)

Friday, May 1st:
*Final Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – IN – Nicole Lynn Bowen (30) (missing March, 29, 2019, Jefferson Township, Newton County, found March 30, 2019) – For *Christopher Channing Mathis (27/now 28) arrested (4/10/19) & charged (3/28/19) with felony count of assisting a criminal & obstruction of justice. Plead not guilty. $50K bond Surety only.
Trial was set to begin on 4/6/20-was vacated.
6/28/19 Update: Omnibus hearing on 11/22/19.
11/22/19 Update: Four of five people who have been tied to the March 29 strangulation & torture death – including the murder suspect, Kirts, – have been offered plea deals, the Newton County prosecutor and attorneys for the accused said Friday morning in Newton Superior Court. Judge Daniel Molter set a Dec. 18 court date for Beckley, Mathis & Garth. Those three were charged with assisting a criminal, a level 5 felony that carry possible prison sentences of one to six years.
12/18/19 Update: Mathis is in negotiations for a plea deal. Drinski said Monday that those deals likely would be similar to one accepted by Parker in the fall. Trial on 4/6/20 has been vacated. Next final pretrial hearing on 2/12/20. 2/12/20: Scheduled Final pretrial hearing on 5/1/20.
*Garrett Kenneth Kirts (21) – Newton County: Nicole’s Case #56D01-1904-MR-000367- 12/13/2019: Order Set for Hearing: State's motion to set jury trial is set for hearing on 1/6/20. Final Disposition on 1/8/20. Possible plea deal with a 45 year sentence. Trial set for 7/13/20.
Carroll County: #08D01-1901-F6-000013: Final pretrial hearing on 8/18 & trial to begin on 8/24/20.
Carroll County: #08D01-1903-CM-000087: Final pretrial hearing on 8/18 & trial to begin on 8/24/20.
*Ashley N. Garth (26) – Nicole case: Next Discovery conference on 5/15/20. No trial date set.
*Talitha Ann Beckley (36) – Trial set to begin on 6/1/20.
*Jasmine Nicole Parker (34) – 10/8/19: Plead guilty. According to the plea agreement, Parker also will serve 4 years in prison for being a habitual offender, based on felony convictions in 2018 for unlawful possession of a syringe in Jasper County & in 2004 for burglary in Tippecanoe County.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Looks like it was cancelled. @Niner
Next Court date is scheduled for 6/12/20

56D01-1904-F5-000346
State V Christopher C Mathis
File date: 04/01/2019


04/06/2020
10:00 AM EDT
Cancelled
Event: Hearing: Jury Trial

06/12/2020
08:30 AM EDT
Confirmed
Event: Hearing: Final PreTrial Conference
Minute Date: 06/12/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Final PreTrial Conference
(8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J)

Minute Date: 04/28/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 4/27/2020 : Brett Rodolfo Galvan;Jeffrey Dale Drinski
Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/27/2020 : Brett Rodolfo Galvan;Jeffrey Dale
Drinski

Minute Date: 04/27/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Order Issued
(Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J)
5/1/20 PTC reset to 6/12/20
Order Signed: 04/20/2020

Minute Date: 04/27/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 05/01/2020 at 8:30 AM was
rescheduled to 06/12/2020 at 8:30 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.

Minute Date: 04/06/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Jury Trial
CANCELED (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J)
Other
JURY TRIAL(JT)

 

[Niner]

Thanks Tippy Lynn!

Ashley Garth has a court hearing on 5/15 - is that still on the court site? TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner - it looks like AG goes to court for on 6/5/20

56D01-1912-MR-001281
State of Indiana v. Ashley Garth
File date: 12/18/2019

Charge: Murder
Charge Date: 03/29/2019

Charge: Conspiracy to Commit Murder Conspiracy results in death
Charge Date: 03/29/2019

Charge: F5: Assisting a Criminal the criminal assisted committed murder or an A, 1, or 2
Charge Date: 03/29/2019

12/18/2019
08:30 AM EST
Confirmed
Hearing

01/10/2020
10:00 AM EST
Confirmed
Hearing

02/05/2020
10:00 AM EST
Confirmed
Hearing

02/19/2020
10:00 AM EST
Confirmed
Discovery Conference

06/05/2020
10:00 AM EDT
Confirmed
Final PreTrial Conference


Minute Date: 06/05/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Final PreTrial Conference
(10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J)

Minute Date: 04/09/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 4/8/2020 : Lori S James;Jeffrey Dale Drinski Hearing
Scheduling Activity ---- 4/8/2020 : Lori S James;Jeffrey Dale Drinski

Minute Date: 04/08/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Order Issued
(Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J)
4/15/20 hearing reset to 6/5/20
Order Signed: 04/07/2020

Minute Date: 04/08/2020
Input Date: Unvailable
Type: Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 04/15/2020 at 10:00 AM was
rescheduled to 06/05/2020 at 10:00 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.

 

[Niner]

Hmmm.... they had 4/15 & I have 5/15 - but anyway - it has been cancelled & we have a new date.... too many cases I believe that I have to take care of on here!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Hmmm.... they had 4/15 & I have 5/15 - but anyway - it has been cancelled & we have a new date.... too many cases I believe that I have to take care of on here!

We all appreciate your work @Niner

 

[Niner]

We all appreciate your work @Niner

but I couldn't do it without your help & many others on WS!

edited to add: And all these hearings from the cases I'm following - getting cancelled....

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - if you don't mind looking this up? Talitha Beckley's trial is supposed to start tomorrow, 6/1 - is that still a go?

And I see Ashley Garth has a hearing on 6/5 - still good?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Tippy Lynn - if you don't mind looking this up? Talitha Beckley's trial is supposed to start tomorrow, 6/1 - is that still a go?

And I see Ashley Garth has a hearing on 6/5 - still good?

TIA!

State V Talitha A Beckley
Case Number 56D01-1904-F5-000411
Court Newton Superior Court
Type F5 - Felony 5
Filed 04/12/2019


05/13/2020
Motion for Continuance Filed
Motion to Continue
Filed By:
Beckley, Talitha A.
File Stamp:
05/12/2020

05/13/2020
Order Granting Motion for Continuance
6/1/20 Jury Trial reset to 8/24/20 - NC Sheriff to Transport
Judicial Officer:
Molter, Daniel J

Order Signed:
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 06/01/2020 at 10:00 AM was rescheduled to 08/24/2020 at 10:00 AM. Reason: By Request.

05/14/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Granting Motion for Continuance ---- 5/13/2020 : Benjamin Church;Jeffrey Dale Drinski Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/13/2020 : Benjamin Church;Jeffrey Dale Drinski

08/24/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
06/01/2020 10:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
08/24/2020 10:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J
Comment:
JURY TRIAL(JT)


State of Indiana v. Ashley Garth
Case Number 56D01-1912-MR-001281
Court Newton Superior Court
Type MR - Murder
Filed 12/18/2019


04/08/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference originally scheduled on 04/15/2020 at 10:00 AM was rescheduled to 06/05/2020 at 10:00 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.

04/09/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 4/8/2020 : Lori S James;Jeffrey Dale Drinski Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/8/2020 : Lori S James;Jeffrey Dale Drinski

05/08/2020
Document Filed
Jail Docs - Bond Out Sheet - Bail Bond

File Stamp:
05/08/2020
05/08/2020
Surety Bond Entered in Clerk's Office
Allegheny Casualty Company

05/22/2020
Surety Bond Entered in Clerk's Office
Allegheny Casualty Company

05/22/2020
Clerical Mistake Corrected
5/22/20 Surety Bond Entered Should Have Been Dated 5/8/20

06/05/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/15/2020 10:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/05/2020 10:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Molter, Daniel J

 

[Niner]

Thank you Tippy Lynn!