KS - Nancy Thode murdered along with cat and bird killed - Olathe, June 29, 2024 *arrest*

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Thursday, January 15th:
*Competency Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) – KS - Nancy Thode (72) found dead in her home at about 6pm June 29, 2024 in Olathe. *Brian Christopher Thode (40/now 41) [son] arrested (6/29/24) & charged (7/2/24) with 1 count of 1st degree murder (unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally & with premeditation) & 2 counts of animal cruelty {unlawfully, knowingly, maliciously & feloniously killed a cat & a bird in the home). Bond is $3M. Johnson County
Found incompetent on 12/18/24.
Judge Neil B. Foth presiding. DA Mendenhall & Zadina & Apperson & defense attorney Carl E. Cornwell, public defender.
Case & court info from 6/29/24 thru 5/14/25 reference post #37 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-killed-olathe-ks-june-29-2024.717418/page-2
8/20/25 Update: Preliminary hearing has been reset on 11/19/25 @ 10am via Zoom per Judge Neil B. Foth. 11/19/25 Update: Minutes Entry. State by Apperson, defendant in custody, refuses to leave cell & appear. Cornwell appears for defendant. Evaluation finds defendant competent. Defense counsel has concerns. Set for competency hearing on 1/15/26 @ 1:30pm with Judge Neil Foth presiding. Defendant ordered to appear in person.
 
  • #42
@Jewels53 - any updates yet on next hearing date? When you get a change that is! TIA! :)
 
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Niner said:
@Jewels53 - any updates yet on next hearing date? When you get a change that is! TIA! :)
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I think this is the same as I posted last time.

State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​

Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status
Pending 09/11/2024


11/19/2025Minutes Entry
Comment: STATE BY APPERSON, DEF IN CUSTODY, REFUSES TO LEAVE CELL AND APPEAR, CORNWELL APPEARS FOR DEF, EVAL FIND DEF COMPETENT, DEF COUNSEL HAS CONCERNS, SET FOR COMPETENCY HEARING, CONG BY DEF, DFNT ORDERED TO APPEAR IN PERSON (ZM)



01/15/2026Competency Hearing
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM

 
  • #44
Jewels53 said:
I think this is the same as I posted last time.

State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​

Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status
Pending 09/11/2024


11/19/2025Minutes Entry
Comment: STATE BY APPERSON, DEF IN CUSTODY, REFUSES TO LEAVE CELL AND APPEAR, CORNWELL APPEARS FOR DEF, EVAL FIND DEF COMPETENT, DEF COUNSEL HAS CONCERNS, SET FOR COMPETENCY HEARING, CONG BY DEF, DFNT ORDERED TO APPEAR IN PERSON (ZM)



01/15/2026Competency Hearing
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM

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Yes it is - nothing new then. I figured I was too early for this one. I will be back maybe mid next week! Thanks for checking it though! :)
 
  • #45
@Jewels53 - I'm back! :) Any updates yet? Was he found competent? TIA! :)
 
  • #46
Niner said:
@Jewels53 - I'm back! :) Any updates yet? Was he found competent? TIA! :)
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State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​


Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status
Pending 09/11/2024

Hearings

01/15/2026Competency Hearing
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM
Result: Hearing Held - Competency Hearing
03/31/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR)
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM

Jewels53

Thread 'KS - Nancy Thode murdered along with cat and bird killed - Olathe, June 29, 2024 *arrest*'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 40-year-old Olathe man has been charged with first-degree murder after a 72-year-old woman was found dead in a home Saturday evening.

According to court documents filed Tuesday, Brian Christopher Thode is facing three counts of criminal charges — one count of first-degree murder and two counts of cruelty to animals.

Count I said that Thode “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally and with premeditation” killed Nancy Thode on Saturday, June 29 at the 1000 block of East Oakview Street...
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I guess he was found competent.
 
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Jewels53 said:

State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​


Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status
Pending 09/11/2024

Hearings


01/15/2026Competency Hearing
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM
Result: Hearing Held - Competency Hearing
03/31/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR)
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 1:30PM

Jewels53

Thread 'KS - Nancy Thode murdered along with cat and bird killed - Olathe, June 29, 2024 *arrest*'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 40-year-old Olathe man has been charged with first-degree murder after a 72-year-old woman was found dead in a home Saturday evening.

According to court documents filed Tuesday, Brian Christopher Thode is facing three counts of criminal charges — one count of first-degree murder and two counts of cruelty to animals.

Count I said that Thode “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally and with premeditation” killed Nancy Thode on Saturday, June 29 at the 1000 block of East Oakview Street...
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I guess he was found competent.
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Thanks & good found competent. :)
 
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Tuesday, March 31st:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) – KS - Nancy Thode (72) found dead in her home at about 6pm on June 29, 2024 in Olathe. *Brian Christopher Thode (40/now 41) [son] arrested (6/29/24) & charged (7/2/24) with 1 count of 1st degree murder (unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally & with premeditation) & 2 counts of animal cruelty {unlawfully, knowingly, maliciously & feloniously killed a cat & a bird in the home). Bond is $3M. Johnson County
Found incompetent on 12/18/24. Found competent on 1/15/26.
Judge Neil B. Foth presiding. DA Mendenhall & Zadina & Apperson & defense attorney Carl E. Cornwell, public defender.
Case & court info from 6/29/24 thru 8/20/25 reference post #41 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-killed-olathe-ks-june-29-2024.717418/page-3
11/19/25 Update: Minutes Entry. State by Apperson, defendant in custody, refuses to leave cell & appear. Cornwell appears for defendant. Evaluation finds defendant competent. Defense counsel has concerns. Set for competency hearing on 1/15/26 @ 1:30pm with Judge Neil Foth presiding. Defendant ordered to appear in person.
1/15/26 Update: Competency hearing was held - found competent to stand trial by Judge Neil B. Foth. Next preliminary hearing on 3/31/26 @ 1:30pm.
 
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@Jewels53 - when you get a chance - can you see if there is another hearing date yet? TIA! :)
 
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Niner said:
@Jewels53 - when you get a chance - can you see if there is another hearing date yet? TIA! :)
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State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​


Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status

04/01/2026ORD: Order (Generic)
Index: 44​
Comment: ORDER FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION
Pages: 5
03/31/2026Minutes Entry
Comment: STATE BY KAUT & APPERSON, DEF BY CORNWELL, DEF IN CUST REFUSES TO APPEAR, NEW COMPENTENCY EVAL ORDERED, CONT BY DEF, DFNT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON ZOOM
04/01/2026MOT: Request for Disclosure of Affidavit
Index: 45​
Comment: REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
Pages: 1
04/02/2026INF: Certificate
Index: 46​
Comment: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE-REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE
04/02/2026RET: Return of Service
Index: 47​
Comment: REQ/CERT OF SERVICE SENT TO JUDGE, DA, AND DEFENSE ATTORNEY


05/27/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR) - Status
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 10:00AM
05/27/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR) - Status
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 10:00AM


 
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Jewels53 said:

State of Kansas vs. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER THODE​


Case Number
24CR01899
Filed Date
07/02/2024
County
Johnson County
Judicial Officer
Foth (D16) , Neil B Assigned: 07/02/2024
Case Type
CR Felony
Case Status


04/01/2026ORD: Order (Generic)
Index: 44​
Comment: ORDER FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION
Pages: 5
03/31/2026Minutes Entry
Comment: STATE BY KAUT & APPERSON, DEF BY CORNWELL, DEF IN CUST REFUSES TO APPEAR, NEW COMPENTENCY EVAL ORDERED, CONT BY DEF, DFNT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON ZOOM
04/01/2026MOT: Request for Disclosure of Affidavit
Index: 45​
Comment: REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
Pages: 1
04/02/2026INF: Certificate
Index: 46​
Comment: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE-REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE
04/02/2026RET: Return of Service
Index: 47​
Comment: REQ/CERT OF SERVICE SENT TO JUDGE, DA, AND DEFENSE ATTORNEY



05/27/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR) - Status
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 10:00AM
05/27/2026Preliminary Hearing (CR) - Status
District Court Judge: Foth (D16), Neil B
Courtroom: Room 4A, Division 16
Hearing Time: 10:00AM


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