GUILTY KS - Scotty Goodpaster, 33, Wichita, 6 Nov 2016

[Shelby1]

Trial continued again. Will not start until at least mid May.

http://www.arkvalleynews.com/web/isite.dll?1519940620972

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Man convicted in torture, killing of Wichita man over meth deal

Willie Morris on Tuesday was convicted of first-degree murder in the November 2016 death of 33-year-old Scottie Goodpaster Jr. The 57-year-old was also found guilty of several counts of kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated robbery.

Sentencing was scheduled for May 18.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Murder trials delayed again

http://www.arkvalleynews.com/web/isite.dll?1525984422785

This week a judge granted a continuance to Sept. 10 for Heidi and Jeff Hillard. A family member close to the case said he was told by a prosecutor in May 2017 that new evidence was potentially available, and this could be the reason for the delay. The trial was originally set to begin in March 2017.

 

[Shelby1]

Murder trials delayed again

http://www.arkvalleynews.com/web/isite.dll?1525984422785

This is getting ridiculous.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Man sentenced to 73 years for torture, killing of Wichita man over meth deal

One of several people accused in the torture and killing of a Wichita man over a $185 meth deal has been sentenced to more than 73 years in prison.

Willie Morris was convicted last month of first-degree murder in the November 2016 death of 33-year-old Scottie Goodpaster Jr. The 57-year-old was also found guilty of several counts of kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated robbery.

Morris on Friday was sentenced to 50 years plus 282 months.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Trial for two accused of killing man in Valley Center set to begin

Jeff and Heidi Hillard are charged with first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery and rape. Opening statements started Thursday morning.

Three other people were arrested in the Goodpaster case.

Willie Morris was sentenced to 50 years in prison in May. Alexandria Scott has been convicted in the case. Both Scott and Brian Bussart are testifying against the Hillards.

 

[Shelby1]

It's about time the trial started.

 

[Shelby1]

I'm very disappointed in our local media. I can't find anyone live tweeting during testimony or anything.

 

[iulia]

Couple convicted in torture, killing of Wichita man

The Wichita Eagle reports that Jeff and Heidi Hillard were found guilty Monday in Sedgwick County of first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Scottie Goodpaster Jr.

 

[JerseyGirl]

They will be sentenced on November 7th.

Couple convicted in Valley Center murder

 

[perfectingpink]

Wichita couple sentenced to life in prison for 2016 torture, murder

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Judge Brown gave Jeff Hillard, 51 of Valley Center, life with no parole eligibility for 50 years. For other crimes ranging from aggravated kidnapping and rape to aggravated battery, Judge Brown sentenced Hillard to 330 months to run consecutive to the Hard 50 sentence.

Hillard’s wife Heidi Hillard, 44 of Valley Center, was also sentenced to the Hard 50 with an additional 424 months.

[....]

Brian Bussart, 41 of Wichita, is scheduled for trial later this month in Goodpaster’s death while
Alexandria Scott, 28 of Wichita, is awaiting sentencing. Bussart and Scott testified against the Hillards in their trial.

A fifth defendant, Willie Morris, was sentenced last May to the Hard 50 plus 280 months.

 

[Shelby1]

Wichita couple sentenced to life in prison for 2016 torture, murder

[....]

Judge Brown gave Jeff Hillard, 51 of Valley Center, life with no parole eligibility for 50 years. For other crimes ranging from aggravated kidnapping and rape to aggravated battery, Judge Brown sentenced Hillard to 330 months to run consecutive to the Hard 50 sentence.

Hillard’s wife Heidi Hillard, 44 of Valley Center, was also sentenced to the Hard 50 with an additional 424 months.

[....]

Brian Bussart, 41 of Wichita, is scheduled for trial later this month in Goodpaster’s death while
Alexandria Scott, 28 of Wichita, is awaiting sentencing. Bussart and Scott testified against the Hillards in their trial.

A fifth defendant, Willie Morris, was sentenced last May to the Hard 50 plus 280 months.

Excellent news.

I'm still horrified and sick when I think about what those people did to Scottie.