GUILTY ME - Marissa Kennedy, 10, Stockton Springs, killed by mother & stepfather, 25 Feb 2018

[Wild Rose]

The biggest roadblock on getting abused children the safety and justice that they deserve is the simple fact that reporting entities are not included in the case as it progresses. In one case that I reported, repeated phone calls of worry resulted in being told, this is confidential and you are basically harassing busy people. That is the LOGJAM. The initial worried people are instantly locked out and left in the dark while still caring for a child. That is WRONG on so many levels. Progress or NONPROGRESS should have a deliverable timeframe report to the initial callers. I am sick to death of hearing excuses. I take my job home or do not leave my job until my job is done and I forfeit my own time without pay when I think it is a matter of life or death.

 

[Alleykins]

The biggest roadblock on getting abused children the safety and justice that they deserve is the simple fact that reporting entities are not included in the case as it progresses. In one case that I reported, repeated phone calls of worry resulted in being told, this is confidential and you are basically harassing busy people. That is the LOGJAM. The initial worried people are instantly locked out and left in the dark while still caring for a child. That is WRONG on so many levels. Progress or NONPROGRESS should have a deliverable timeframe report to the initial callers. I am sick to death of hearing excuses. I take my job home or do not leave my job until my job is done and I forfeit my own time without pay when I think it is a matter of life or death.

I agree. There are ways of keeping mandatory reporters in the loop without giving away details, even if it's only to say it's still being investigated. The disconnect in communication between agencies, too, is a roadblock, esp. when the child's family moves a lot. In Maine, there's little accountability and follow up on the part of our health and human services. That's one of the reason that study was done, which was a long time in coming and needed ages ago.
There are few things in life I despise, and Maine's DHHS is at the top of my list.

 

[Alleykins]

Here is another article announcing the sentencing today. May justice prevail for Marissa.
Man who pleaded guilty to murder of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy to be sentenced

 

[Alleykins]

55 Years
Julio Carrillo sentenced to 55 years in prison

 

[imstilla.grandma]

State prosecutors now are shifting focus to the murder trial of Carrillo’s estranged wife, 34-year-old Sharon Carrillo. Her trial is scheduled to take place in December at the Waldo Judicial Center in Belfast.

“We have begun the process of holding [them] accountable for Marissa’s death,” Assistant Attorney General Leane Zainea said Wednesday, following Carrillo’s sentencing.
After husband gets 55 years for murder of Marissa Kennedy, focus shifts to Sharon Carrillo

 

[Niner]

Wish the reporters would give a date for Sharon's next court date.... Oh, well I guess I have to wait.

 

[Niner]

Hearing to be held Tuesday regarding evidence in case against Sharon Carrillo


Posted: Mon 4:31 PM, Sep 23, 2019 |
Updated: Mon 8:06 PM, Sep 23, 2019
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - A hearing will be held in Belfast on Tuesday regarding evidence in the case against the mother of Marissa Kennedy.


Looks like a hearing was held on 9/24.

 

[Niner]

Attorneys address details regarding evidence in Sharon Carrillo case

posted 9/24/19

BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - Lawyers representing the mother of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy met with a judge behind closed doors at the Waldo County Courthouse in Belfast Tuesday.
The defense team for Sharon Carrillo had asked for access to documents that the lawyer for Julio Carrillo said proved Sharon's involvement in the beating of the child.
[......]
Attorney Chris MacLean says the judge did grant them and prosecutors access to documents from the department of health and human services regarding the case.

MacLean says he also scheduled more trial time extending it from one week to two.

He says they have a list of 60 possible witnesses to call on when Sharon's trial gets underway in December.

 

[Alleykins]

Thanks for the update, @Niner

 

[Niner]

Well - haven't seen any "new" updates lately and I did notice jury selection is supposed to start on 12/4, trial begins 12/5. Wondering IF this is still a go?

Anyone? TIA!

 

[Alleykins]

Murder trial of Marissa Kennedy’s mother set to start next week

 

[Alleykins]

Latest update I could find:
Courts closed today due to weather (it's snowing heavily in some areas)
Jury expected to be chosen tomorrow.
Judge expected to rule on competency before trial begins.
Court hears arguments on competency of Sharon Carrillo

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, December 4th:
*Trial set to begin with Jury Selection (@ am ET) - ME – Marissa Kennedy (10) (Feb. 25, 2018, Stockton Springs. Suffered months of abuse (Oct. ‘1-Feb. ’18) - *Sharon Carrillo (33) “mom” arrested (2/26/18), charged (2/28/18) & arraigned (4/2/18) with depraved indifference murder. Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial set to begin on 12/5/19. Jury selection begins on 12/4. Trial expected to go to 12/13/19.
The judge has not yet ruled on if Sharon is competent enough to stand trial but is expected to do so before the trial begins.
*Julio Carrillo (51) step-dad - plead guilty at “open plea” hearing on 7/22/19. DA will be asking for life. 8/28/19: sentenced to 55 years in prison.

 

[Alleykins]

Judge finds Sharon Carrillo competent to stand trial.
Judge: Woman charged with murder of daughter in Stockton Springs competent for trial

 

[Niner]

So - nothing on jury selection yet? I'll post this just in case...

Thursday, December 5th:
*Trial set to begin (Day 1) (@ am ET) - ME – Marissa Kennedy (10) (Feb. 25, 2018, Stockton Springs. Suffered months of abuse (Oct. ‘1-Feb. ’18) - *Sharon Carrillo (33) “mom” arrested (2/26/18), charged (2/28/18) & arraigned (4/2/18) with depraved indifference murder. Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial set to begin on 12/5/19. Jury selection begins on 12/4. Trial expected to go to 12/13/19.
The judge has not yet ruled on if Sharon is competent enough to stand trial but is expected to do so before the trial begins.
12/4/19 Update: Judge finds Carrillo competent to stand trial. Jury selection begins. Trial set to begin on 12/5.
*Julio Carrillo (51) step-dad - plead guilty at “open plea” hearing on 7/22/19. DA will be asking for life. 8/28/19: sentenced to 55 years in prison.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Julio Carrillo, Shawna Gatto named on witness lists for Sharon Carrillo's trial

 

[Niner]

Julio Carrillo, Shawna Gatto named on witness lists for Sharon Carrillo's trial

from article:
Jury selection began in Waldo County Superior Court Thursday morning . The trial is expected to get underway on Friday.

I believe on 12/4 Wed was a snow storm, so they delayed the jury selection to today, 12/5.

 

[Niner]

Friday, December 6th:
*Trial begins (Day 2) (@ am ET) - ME – Marissa Kennedy (10) (Feb. 25, 2018, Stockton Springs. Suffered months of abuse (Oct. ‘1-Feb. ’18) - *Sharon Carrillo (33) “mom” arrested (2/26/18), charged (2/28/18) & arraigned (4/2/18) with depraved indifference murder. Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial set to begin on 12/6/19. Jury selection begins on 12/5. Trial expected to go to 12/13/19.
The judge has not yet ruled on if Sharon is competent enough to stand trial but is expected to do so before the trial begins.
12/4/19 Update: Judge finds Carrillo competent to stand trial. Due to snow storm jury selection moved to 12/5.
12/5/19 Day 1: Jury selection begins. Trial set to begin on 12/6.
*Julio Carrillo (51) step-dad - plead guilty at “open plea” hearing on 7/22/19. DA will be asking for life. 8/28/19: sentenced to 55 years in prison.

 

[Alleykins]

Trial gets underway today.
Trial of Sharon Carrillo begins this morning
There will probably be some live tweets from local stations during the proceedings.

 

[Niner]

Trial gets underway today.
Trial of Sharon Carrillo begins this morning
There will probably be some live tweets from local stations during the proceedings.

Will you be doing the tweets? If not, let me know "link" and I'll try & get them on here. TIA!