IN - Ray Hanish, 49, strangled to death, poss. conn. to Nicole Bowen’s murder, Kentland, 17 Mar 2019

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  • #81
@Niner Is the GJ transcript kept secret even from him? I've never heard much about grand juries so I've never given any thought to them.

06/19/2023Order Issued
Order for June 19, 2023
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
06/20/2023CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Other
Session: 06/20/2023 9:00 AM, Cancelled
07/06/2023Order Issued
Order Denying Motion to Produce
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/17/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #82
FrostedGlass said:
@Niner Is the GJ transcript kept secret even from him? I've never heard much about grand juries so I've never given any thought to them.

06/19/2023Order Issued
Order for June 19, 2023
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
06/20/2023CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Other
Session: 06/20/2023 9:00 AM, Cancelled
07/06/2023Order Issued
Order Denying Motion to Produce
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/17/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
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Good question.... I am as unknowledgable as you are... :(
But I would think the defense would be able to see it - you would think!
 
  • #83
Niner said:
Good question.... I am as unknowledgable as you are... :(
But I would think the defense would be able to see it - you would think!
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I'd think so, too; but there is no other motion to produce so the denial almost has to pertain to the GJ transcript.
 
  • #84
@Niner

08/16/2023Motion For Transport Order
Motion to Transport and House Defendant
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
File Stamp: 08/16/2023
08/17/2023Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/17/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #85
Thursday, August 17th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9am CT) – IN - *Charles Ray Hanish (49) (March 17, 2019 found in his home, Reynolds) - *Garrett Kenneth Kirts (21 @ time of crime/25) indicted & charged (2/28/23) with murder, auto theft (theft of entire automobile) & theft. Serving a 55 year sentence in New County for Bowen murder.
Trial was set to begin on 6/20/23 but was cancelled on 5/17/23 & no further dates.
Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Cody Spear, defense attorney & prosecutor Mark Delgado.
Case & Court info from 2/24/23 thru 4/19/23 reference post #76 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n’s-murder-kentland-17-mar-2019.493325/page-4
4/20/23 Update: Automated e-notice issued to parties. First class mail returned by defendant due to "Refused". Next pretrial conference hearing on 5/17/23 appoint special prosecutor.
5/17/23 Update: Judge Jason A. Thompson appointed Special Prosecutor & attorney Cody Spear appointed to represent defendant re Indigent Counsel appointed at County expense. Trial was cancelled, reason: Other. Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/17/23 @ 9am. 5/18/23: Order for 5/17/23 issued by Judge Jason A. Thompson. Order dated 5/17/23 mailed to defendant. 6/15/23: Motion to produce grand jury transcripts filed by defense. 6/19/23: Order for 6/19/23 issued. Trial on 6/20/23 was cancelled.
7/6/23: Order-Denying Motion to Produce (grand jury transcripts) by Judge Jason A. Thompson. 8/16/23: Order for transport & house defendant.
 
  • #86
@Niner

08/17/2023Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/17/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Order Issued
Order on Pre Trial Conference
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Motion For Transport Order
Amended Motion to Transport
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #87
FrostedGlass said:
@Niner

08/17/2023Pretrial Conference
Session: 08/17/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Order Issued
Order on Pre Trial Conference
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/17/2023Motion For Transport Order
Amended Motion to Transport
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
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Ah - finally a trial date! :) Thanks!
 
  • #88
@Niner this was added after my last update

08/18/2023Order Issued
Order
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Order Signed: 08/17/2023
08/18/2023Clerk Administrative Event
Clerk emailed order dated 8/18/23 to WC Sheriff and mailed to IDOC-Pendleton
 
  • #89
@Niner The next dates are still the same but I think the transport orders were interesting. Did they take him to Newton Co. by mistake? I wonder what's happening between now and the end of the month.

08/30/2023Service Returned Served
WC Sheriff files Writ of Transportation for defendant as SERVED on 8/29/23
08/31/2023Motion For Transport Order
Second Motion to Transport and House Defendant
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
08/31/2023Transport Order Entered
Second Transport Order directing White County Sheriff to transport Defendant from Newton County Jail to White County Jail until September 30, 2023
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
08/31/2023Clerk Administrative Event
order dated 8/31/23 emailed to WC Sheriff and Newton Co Sheriff
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #90
@Niner No new dates; just some filings
09/07/2023Service Returned Served
WC Sheriff files Writ of Transportation as SERVED for defendant on 9/1/23
Date Served: 09/01/2023
09/26/2023Motion Filed
Motion to Extend Housing
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
09/27/2023Order Issued
ORDER
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
09/27/2023Clerk Administrative Event
Order dated 9/27/23 emailed to WC Sheriff and mailed to IDOC-Pendleton
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #91
@Niner He has no new dates. Vine shows he's in White Co. jail; apparently they want to keep him there for a while instead of sending him back to Pendleton.

09/27/2023Order Issued
ORDER
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
09/27/2023Clerk Administrative Event
Order dated 9/27/23 emailed to WC Sheriff and mailed to IDOC-Pendleton
09/28/2023Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 9/27/2023 : Codey Lee Spear;Garett K. Kirts;Mark Anthony Delgado
10/30/2023Motion Filed
Second Motion to Extend Housing of Defendant
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
10/31/2023Order Issued
ORDER
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
10/31/2023Clerk Administrative Event
Order dated 10/31/23 emailed to WCJ
11/01/2023Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 10/31/2023 : White County Sheriff;Codey Lee Spear;Garett K. Kirts;Mark Anthony Delgado
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #92
@Niner Update

11/29/2023Motion Filed
Third Motion to Extend Housing
Filed By: Kirts, Garett K.
11/29/2023Order Issued
ORDER
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #93
@Niner I wonder what that's about.

12/29/2023Correspondence to/from Court Filed
Correspondence from Ashley Ruemler, Nurse at the White County Sheriff's Office
12/29/2023Order Issued
Order for December 29, 2023 Regarding Correspondence
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
12/29/2023Clerk Administrative Event
Clerk issues correspondence to parties per order dated 12/29/23
12/30/2023Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 12/29/2023 : White County Sheriff; Codey Lee Spear; Garett K. Kirts; Mark Anthony Delgado
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #94
Plea in the works!

01/16/2024Plea Agreement Filed
Plea Agreement.pdf
Filed By: State of Indiana
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024Jury Trial
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
 
  • #95
Thursday, January 25th:
*Final Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 1pm CT) – IN - *Charles Ray Hanish (49) (March 17, 2019 found in his home, Reynolds) - *Garrett Kenneth Kirts (21 @ time of crime/25) indicted & charged (2/28/23) with murder, auto theft (theft of entire automobile) & theft. Serving a 55 year sentence in New County for Bowen murder.
Trial was set to begin on 6/20/23 was continued on 2/27/24, 2/28/24, 2/29/24 & 3/1/24 @ 9am.
Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Cody Spear, defense attorney & prosecutor Mark Delgado.
Case & Court info from 2/24/23 thru 6/19/23 reference post #85 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n’s-murder-kentland-17-mar-2019.493325/page-5
7/6/23: Order-Denying Motion to Produce (grand jury transcripts) by Judge Jason A. Thompson. 8/16/23: Order for transport & house defendant. Next pretrial conference hearing on 8/17/23 @ 9am.
8/17/23 Update: Order issued. Order on pretrial conference. Motion for transport Order. Next final pretrial conference hearing on 1/25/24 @ 1pm & trial set to begin on 2/27/23 thru 3/1/24 @ 9am. 8/18/23: Order issued by Judge Jason A. Thompson. Clerk emailed order to WC Sheriff & mailed to IDOC-Pendleton.
8/31/23: Transport Order Entered. Second Transport Order directing White County Sheriff to transport Defendant from Newton County Jail to White County Jail until September 30, 2023. Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
9/7/23: Serve returned served. White County Sheriff files Writ of transportation as Served for defendant on 9/1/23. 9/26/23: Motion to extend housing filed by Kirts. 9/27/23: Order Issued by Judge Jason A. Thompson. Order emailed to WC Sheriff & mailed to IDOC-Pendleton.
10/30/23: Second motion to extend housing of defendant. 10/31/23: Order Issued by Judge Jason A. Thompson.
11/1/23: Automated E-Notice issued to parties: White County Sheriff; Codey Lee Spear, Garett K. Kirts & Mark Anthony Delgado. 11/29/23 Update: Third Motion to Extend Housing filed by Kirts.
12/29/23 Update: Correspondence to/from Court filed. Correspondence from Ashley Ruemler, nurse at the White County Sheriff's office. Order issued for 12/29/23 regarding correspondence by Judge Jason A. Thompson. Clerk issues correspondence to parties per Order dated 12/29/23. 12/30/23 Update: Order issued. White County Sheriff, Codey Lee Spear; Garrett K. Kirts; Mark Anthony Delgado.
1/16/24 Update: Plea agreement filed by State.
 
  • #96
@FrostedGlass - so HOPEFULLY trial is STILL a go on 2/27/24? Anything before that? TIA!
Girl Waving Hello Smiley
 
  • #97
Niner said:
@FrostedGlass - so HOPEFULLY trial is STILL a go on 2/27/24? Anything before that? TIA!
Girl Waving Hello Smiley
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You're welcome.
No. They accepted the plea bargain I posted on Wednesday.
Sentencing Feb. 20
It will be good to get this off our case list, won't it?
01/16/2024Plea Agreement Filed
Plea Agreement.pdf
Filed By: State of Indiana
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
01/25/2024Appearance Filed
Appearance
For Party: State of Indiana
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/27/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/28/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/29/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 03/01/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 02/20/2024 at 8:30 AM.
01/26/2024Order Issued
Order for January 25, 2024 Guilty Plea Hearing
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
01/26/2024Notice Issued to Parties
Order on Guilty Plea Hearing
Noticed: Kirts, Garett K.
Noticed: Delgado, Mark Anthony
Noticed: Spear, Codey Lee
Noticed: White County Sheriff
Noticed: White County Probation
02/20/2024Sentencing Hearing
Session: 02/20/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Other
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
 
  • #98
FrostedGlass said:
You're welcome.
No. They accepted the plea bargain I posted on Wednesday.
Sentencing Feb. 20
It will be good to get this off our case list, won't it?
01/16/2024Plea Agreement Filed
Plea Agreement.pdf
Filed By: State of Indiana
01/25/2024Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference
Session: 01/25/2024 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
01/25/2024Appearance Filed
Appearance
For Party: State of Indiana
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/27/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/28/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 02/29/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 03/01/2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
01/25/2024Hearing Scheduling Activity
Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 02/20/2024 at 8:30 AM.
01/26/2024Order Issued
Order for January 25, 2024 Guilty Plea Hearing
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
01/26/2024Notice Issued to Parties
Order on Guilty Plea Hearing
Noticed: Kirts, Garett K.
Noticed: Delgado, Mark Anthony
Noticed: Spear, Codey Lee
Noticed: White County Sheriff
Noticed: White County Probation
02/20/2024Sentencing Hearing
Session: 02/20/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/27/2024CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Other
Session: 02/27/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 02/28/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 02/29/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled
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YES!! And it will be nice to put this one on the shelf...

and a BIG THANKS for all your help! :)
 
  • #99
Tuesday, February 20th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – IN - *Charles Ray Hanish (49) (March 17, 2019 found in his home, Reynolds) - *Garrett Kenneth Kirts (21 @ time of crime/25/now 26) indicted & charged (2/28/23) with murder, auto theft (theft of entire automobile) & theft. Serving a 55 year sentence in New County for Bowen murder.
Trial was set to begin on 2/27/24. Plead guilty (1/25/24).
Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Cody Spear, defense attorney & prosecutor Mark Delgado.
Case & Court info from 2/24/23 thru 12/30/23 reference post #95 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n’s-murder-kentland-17-mar-2019.493325/page-5
1/16/24 Update: Plea agreement filed by State. Final pretrial conference hearing on 1/25/24 @ 1pm & trial set to begin on 2/27/24 thru 3/1/24 @ 9am.
1/25/24 Update: Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Appearance filed for State. 1/26/24 Update: Order issued: Order for 1/25/24 of Guilty plea hearing. Notice issued to parties. Order on Guilty plea. Noticed: Kirst, Mark A. Delgado, Codey Spear, White County Sheriff, White County Probation. All trial dates were cancelled. Sentencing hearing on 2/20/24 @ 8:30am.
 
  • #100
Niner said:
Tuesday, February 20th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – IN - *Charles Ray Hanish (49) (March 17, 2019 found in his home, Reynolds) - *Garrett Kenneth Kirts (21 @ time of crime/25/now 26) indicted & charged (2/28/23) with murder, auto theft (theft of entire automobile) & theft. Serving a 55 year sentence in New County for Bowen murder.
Trial was set to begin on 2/27/24. Plead guilty (1/25/24).
Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Cody Spear, defense attorney & prosecutor Mark Delgado.
Case & Court info from 2/24/23 thru 12/30/23 reference post #95 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n’s-murder-kentland-17-mar-2019.493325/page-5
1/16/24 Update: Plea agreement filed by State. Final pretrial conference hearing on 1/25/24 @ 1pm & trial set to begin on 2/27/24 thru 3/1/24 @ 9am.
1/25/24 Update: Judge Jason A. Thompson presiding. Appearance filed for State. 1/26/24 Update: Order issued: Order for 1/25/24 of Guilty plea hearing. Notice issued to parties. Order on Guilty plea. Noticed: Kirst, Mark A. Delgado, Codey Spear, White County Sheriff, White County Probation. All trial dates were cancelled. Sentencing hearing on 2/20/24 @ 8:30am.
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Update so far:
35-42-1-1(1): Murder
0203/13/201935-43-4-2(a)/F6: Auto Theft -Theft of entire automobile
0303/13/201935-43-4-2(a)/MA: Theft

02/20/2024Sentencing Hearing
Session: 02/20/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
02/20/2024Motion to Dismiss Filed
Motion - to Dismiss Counts II and III
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 02/20/2024
02/20/2024Order Issued
Offender Status - Disposition Report
Judicial Officer: Thompson, Jason A.
Order Signed: 02/20/2024
 
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