GUILTY Kansas husband accused of killing wife, Tamara Tucker, 50, on cruise ship, 19 Jan 2018

[Shimno]

Much grass!

Thank you very much.

 

[Shimno]

Status Conference set for 10/24/2019 at 10:00 AM

07/19/2019 31 [...]The Court will hold an evidentiary hearing and oral argument on October 30, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Topeka Courtroom 401 (HLT) before District Judge Holly L. Teeter and a status conference on December 10, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.

District of Kansas-Query
5:18-cr-40076
U.S. District Court
DISTRICT OF KANSAS (Topeka)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 5:18-cr-40076-HLT-1
Case title: USA v. Newman
Date Filed: 09/05/2018
Defendant (1)
Eric Duane Newman also known as Eric Newman

Date Filed # Docket Text
09/05/201934 NOTICE OF CANCELLED HEARING: Motions Deadline set for 9/13/2019, Response Deadline set for 9/27/2019; and Motion Hearing set for 10/30/2019 at 9:30 a.m. as to Defendant Eric Duane Newman cancelled. This case was recently reassigned to Chief District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 8/12/2019. Status conference is set before Judge Robinson on 9/27/2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Topeka Courtroom 403. New pretrial deadlines will be discussed at this hearing. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (bw) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

09/24/201935 MOTION to Continue Status Conference by USA as to Eric Duane Newman. (Kenney, Christine) (Entered: 09/24/2019)

09/24/201936 ORDER granting 35 Motion to Continue Status Conference. Time excluded from 9/27/2019 until 10/24/2019 as to Eric Duane Newman (1). Status Conference set for 10/24/2019 at 10:00 AM in Topeka Courtroom 403 before Chief District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by Chief District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 9/24/2019. (heo) (Entered: 09/24/2019)

See report by Niner.

 

[Niner]

Shimno to WS and this thread!

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, December 10th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) – KS – Tamara Tucker (50) (Jan. 19, 2018, on Cruise ship) - *Eric Duane Newman (53) arrested, arraigned & indicted (9/6/18) by DOJ with 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Free on $50K bond (9/18/18).
Fell from her balcony to several decks below on a Carnival cruise ship. Was previous arrested for domestic battery & criminal damage to property in Shawnee County.
9/18/18 Update: Detention Hearing: Newman is free on bond after a detention hearing in Federal Court Tuesday. Newman is free on $50,000 bond, & under house arrest pending a trial that might not take place for months. He was released on several conditions, including that he has no contact with the victim's family, & is confined to house arrest, except travel to and from work. A status conference has been set for October 30th. Motion to unseal indictment.
12/22/18 Update: Status hearing set for 2/12/19. 2/12/19: Defendant’s motion to continue Status hearing granted. Continued to 4/16. 4/16/19: Defense asks for continuance of status hearing. Granted. Continued to 5/21.
5/21/19 Update: Motion for continuance of status hearing-granted. Next status conference hearing on 7/23. 7/23/19: Motions deadline for defense is 9/13, response deadline 9/27. Status hearing on 10/24. Evidentiary hearing & oral arguments set for 10/30 & Status conference hearing on 12/10. 10/30/19: No info on evidentiary hearing yet. Next status conference hearing on 12/10.

 

[Shimno]

Kansas man admits strangling, pushing her to her death Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article238564148.html

 

[Niner]

from Shimno post:

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article238564148.html


A Kansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering his longtime girlfriend in 2018 during a cruise ship voyage from Florida to the Bahamas, according to federal prosecutors.

Eric Newman, 55, of Topeka, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of 50-year-old Tamara Tucker, of Lawson, Missouri, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister of the District of Kansas.
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Newman is set to be sentenced March 18.

 

[SeesSeas]

Kansas Man pleads Guilty to Murder for Killing a Woman on a Cruise Ship
Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney’s Office
District of Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Kansas Man pleads Guilty to Murder for Killing a Woman on a Cruise Ship
WASHINGTON – A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to murdering his longtime girlfriend during a cruise from Florida to the Bahamas in January 2018.

Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Stephen R. McAllister of the District of Kansas and Special Agent in Charge Rachel L. Rojas of the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office made the announcement.

Eric Duane Newman, 55, of Topeka, Kansas, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Julie A. Robinson of the District of Kansas to one count of murder in the second degree for killing Tamara Tucker with malice aforethought.

According to the admissions made in connection with the plea, Newman and Tucker boarded the Carnival Elation cruise ship on Jan. 18, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida, to take a round-trip voyage to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Newman and Tucker were staying together in a cabin room on the 13th deck of the cruise ship.

Before midnight on Jan. 18, Newman became involved in a verbal argument with Tucker inside their cabin room. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 19, Newman physically attacked Tucker, and strangled her by placing both of his hands around her neck. In the process of strangling her, Newman pushed Tucker over the cabin room balcony railing causing her to fall to her death onto the 11th deck. Ms. Tucker died from blunt force trauma as a result of the fall. At the time, the cruise ship was sailing on the high seas in international water, approximately 30 nautical miles from New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Sentencing has been scheduled for March 18, 2020, before Chief U.S. District Judge Julie A. Robinson.

The FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office conducted the investigation with the assistance of the FBI’s Topeka Field Office. Trial Attorney Rami S. Badawy of the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine E. Kenney of the District of Kansas are prosecuting the case. The Criminal Division’s Office of International Affairs and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Office of the Attorney General also provided assistance.

 

[Shimno]

On January 17, 2020 on Tamara's birthday, the flag flown over the US capital in Washington DC will be dedicated in honor of Tamara's memory and her dedication to social justice and advocacy for ALL people. We will be presenting this flag to Park University.

 

[Niner]

Man Pushed Girlfriend off Cruise Celebrating 50th Birthday, But Claims the Killing Was Accidental

March 05, 2020

A Kansas man pleaded guilty last December to killing his longtime girlfriend by pushing her off a cruise ship balcony — but his lawyers have filed paperwork claiming the killing was an “unintentional” result of intoxication.

Eric Duane Newman, 55, of Topeka, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with malice aforethought in the January 2018 death of Tamara Loraine Tucker. He faces a 12-year prison term followed by five years of probation.

The killing occurred during a cruise celebrating Tucker’s 50th birthday......
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A judge will make a final sentencing decision on March 18.

 

[Niner]

Since I can't access the court site - I shall tag @Jewels53 if she can & see if this is going to happen today.

Wednesday, March 18th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) – KS – Tamara Loraine Tucker (50) (Jan. 19, 2018, on Cruise ship) - *Eric Duane Newman (53/now 54) arrested, arraigned & indicted (9/6/18) by DOJ with 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Free on $50K bond (9/18/18).
Fell from her balcony to several decks below on a Carnival cruise ship (celebrating her 50th birthday). Was previous arrested for domestic battery & criminal damage to property in Shawnee County.
Court info from 9/18/18 thru 9/27/19 reference post #44 here:
Kansas husband accused of killing wife, Tamara Tucker, 50, on cruise ship, 19 Jan 2018
10/30/19 Update: No info on evidentiary hearing yet. Next status conference hearing on 12/10. 12/10/19: Next Plea hearing on 12/18/19.
12/18/19 Update: Plead guilty to 2nd degree murder with malice aforethought. He faces a 12-year prison term followed by five years of probation. Sentencing is on 3/18/20.

 

[Jewels53]

Since I can't access the court site - I shall tag @Jewels53 if she can & see if this is going to happen today.

Wednesday, March 18th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) – KS – Tamara Loraine Tucker (50) (Jan. 19, 2018, on Cruise ship) - *Eric Duane Newman (53/now 54) arrested, arraigned & indicted (9/6/18) by DOJ with 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Free on $50K bond (9/18/18).
Fell from her balcony to several decks below on a Carnival cruise ship (celebrating her 50th birthday). Was previous arrested for domestic battery & criminal damage to property in Shawnee County.
Court info from 9/18/18 thru 9/27/19 reference post #44 here:
Kansas husband accused of killing wife, Tamara Tucker, 50, on cruise ship, 19 Jan 2018
10/30/19 Update: No info on evidentiary hearing yet. Next status conference hearing on 12/10. 12/10/19: Next Plea hearing on 12/18/19.
12/18/19 Update: Plead guilty to 2nd degree murder with malice aforethought. He faces a 12-year prison term followed by five years of probation. Sentencing is on 3/18/20.

I will check back later in the day, it is way to early right now 7:05 CDT.

 

[Niner]

Thanks! No problem!

 

[Jewels53]

@Niner When I went to the Court site it says:

Shawnee County District Court

No Docket Scheduled

All cases have be continued. Attorneys will be notified of new docket date.

http://public.shawneecourt.org/docket/COVIDDocket.pdf

I presume sentencing didn't happen yesterday.

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @Jewels53 ! I'll check in - end of March I guess....

 

[Niner]

I know I just asked, but thought there "might" be something new on the court site.... I noticed I alerted the wrong person - @Shimno - you helped me the first time. TIA!

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - it is now close to the end of the month!
Could I bother you to look up & see if there might be a new sentencing date?

TIA! And hope you are staying healthy!!

 

[Jewels53]

@Niner

*** CORONAVIRUS UPDATES ***
Shawnee County Courthouse is closed to the public beginning Monday, March 30, 2020 to lessen the spread of COVID-19
(posted March 27, 2020 5:28 PM)

The District Court is operating with extremely limited staff. If you feel you have a Court emergency, please call (785) 251-6700. If it is determined your situation constitutes an emergency action, you will be given additional instructions.

Shawnee County District Court

No Docket Scheduled

All cases have be continued. Attorneys will be notified of new docket date.

Third Judicial District, KS

Says basically the same thing!

 

[Niner]

Okay - sorry to have bothered you!

 

[SeesSeas]

Sentencing rescheduled to 6/5/2020 at 10:00 AM
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5:18-cr-40076
U.S. District Court
DISTRICT OF KANSAS (Topeka)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 5:18-cr-40076-HLT-1
Case title: USA v. Newman
Date Filed: 09/05/2018
Defendant (1)
Eric Duane Newman also known as Eric Newman

Date Filed # Docket Text
03/04/2020 44 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Eric Duane Newman (Badawy, Rami) (Entered: 03/04/2020)
03/04/2020 45 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Eric Duane Newman (Bartee, Thomas) (Entered: 03/04/2020)
03/11/2020 46 PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Eric Duane Newman
(NOTE: Access to this document is restricted to the USA and this defendant.)
(USPO) (Entered: 03/11/2020)
03/13/2020 47 NOTICE OF CANCELLED HEARING: Pursuant to Administrative Order 2020-3, the Sentencing hearing set for 3/18/2020 at 10:00 a.m. as to Defendant Eric Duane Newman is cancelled until further notice. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (bw) (Entered: 03/13/2020)
03/25/2020 48 ORDER as to Eric Duane Newman, Sentencing rescheduled to 6/5/2020 at 10:00 AM in KC Courtroom 427 (JAR) before Chief District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by Chief District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 3/25/2020. (ydm) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @SeesSeas - hope you are staying healthy!! All is well here!