GUILTY MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*

[Jewels53]

20DE-CR00462 - ST V RANDALL L ABNEY

01/19/2021 Bndover Circ-Waive Prel Hrng
Waiver of Preliminary Hearing
Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed as to Counts I and II. The Court accepts the waiver and orders that the Dft is bound over for further proceedings as to Count I and II and Dft is to appear before the Circuit Court of Dent County, Division II on February 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Dft remanded to custody of Sheriff. SO ORDERED: Judge Nathan Kelsaw
Associated Entries: 11/19/2020 - Preliminary Hearing Scheduled

Scheduled For: 01/21/2021; 1:00 PM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do


20DE-CR00461 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

01/21/2021 Bndover Circ-Waive Prel Hrng
Cause called. State appears by Prosecuting Attorney, Andrew M. Curley. Defendant appears in person and by attorney Chad Picker. DFT waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. The Court accepts the waiver and orders that the defendant is bound over to appear before the Circuit Court of Dent County, Missouri, Division I on February 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
Associated Entries: 11/19/2020 - Preliminary Hearing Scheduled

Scheduled For: 01/21/2021; 1:00 PM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

@Niner this was all there was. Nothing on the calendar for future dates.

 

[Niner]

I see they had a hearing on 1/22/21.

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 22nd:
*Hearing for both (Circuit Court) (@ 1pm CT) – MO – Josie Ann Abney (10) (October 3, 2020, Salem; starved to death: Josie weighed 38 lbs. after she collapsed & died) – *Randall Lee Abney (51) & *Susan A. Abney (44) (adoptive parents) arrested (10/4/20) & charged (10/6/20) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. $500K cash or Surety bond each. Bond denied for both on 11/19/20.
*Charged (12/14/20) with 2nd degree felony murder.
The Abneys adopted Josie at the age of 3 in 2013 before going on to foster 12 or 13 children over the years.
Court info from 10/6/20 thru 12/3/20 reference post #39 here:
MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*
12/3/20 Update: Both: preliminary hearing on 1/21/21. 12/16/20 Update: Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley filed a 2nd degree felony murder complaint on Monday, 12/14/20 for both.
1/21/21 Update: State appears by Prosecuting attorney Andrew Curley. Defendant Susan appears in person & by attorney Chad Picker. Defendant waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Both waived their preliminary hearing. The Court accepts the waiver & orders that the defendants be bound over for further proceedings & appear before the Circuit Court on 1/22/21 @ 1pm.

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - when you have time - is there a next hearing yet?

TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

20DE-CR00461 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

01/21/2021 Bndover Circ-Waive Prel Hrng
Cause called. State appears by Prosecuting Attorney, Andrew M. Curley. Defendant appears in person and by attorney Chad Picker. DFT waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. The Court accepts the waiver and orders that the defendant is bound over to appear before the Circuit Court of Dent County, Missouri, Division I on February 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
Associated Entries: 11/19/2020 - Preliminary Hearing Scheduled

Scheduled For: 01/21/2021; 1:00 PM ; NATHAN THOMAS KELSAW; Dent Judicial Building

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

@Niner it says on the above in blue that the defendant is to appear February 22 at 1 pm CST. It is the same for Randall.

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch for taking the time to look this up for me @Jewels53 !

 

[Panhypopit]

If there was a lock on the fridge and no food within reach... was anything said about the condition of the 14 other children? What a horrific case.

 

[Niner]

Don't know if this is still a go - will have to wait for @Jewels53 to let me know...

Monday, February 22nd:
*Hearing for both (Circuit Court) (@ 1pm CT) – MO – Josie Ann Abney (10) (October 3, 2020, Salem; starved to death: Josie weighed 38 lbs. after she collapsed & died) – *Randall Lee Abney (51) & *Susan A. Abney (44) (adoptive parents) arrested (10/4/20) & charged (10/6/20) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. $500K cash or Surety bond each. Bond denied for both on 11/19/20.
*Charged (12/14/20) with 2nd degree felony murder.
The Abneys adopted Josie at the age of 3 in 2013 before going on to foster 12 or 13 children over the years.
Court info from 10/6/20 thru 12/3/20 reference post #39 here:
MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*
12/3/20 Update: Both: preliminary hearing on 1/21/21. 12/16/20 Update: Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley filed a 2nd degree felony murder complaint on Monday, 12/14/20 for both.
1/21/21 Update: Randall: State appears by Prosecuting attorney Andrew Curley. Defendant Susan appears in person & by attorney Chad Picker. Defendant waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Both waived their preliminary hearing. The Court accepts the waiver & orders that the defendants be bound over for further proceedings & to appear before the Circuit Court on 2/22/21 @ 1pm. 1/21/21 Update: Susan: Cause called State appears by Prosecuting Attorney Andrew M. Curley. Defendant appears in person & by attorney Chad Picker. Defendant waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. The Court accepts the waiver & orders that the defendant is bound over to appear before the Circuit Court of Dent County, Missouri, Division I on Feb. 22, 2021, at 1:00pm.

 

[Jewels53]

@Niner they changed Case Numbers. Here is all that is under the new number.

20DE-CR00462-01 - ST V RANDALL L ABNEY

02/19/2021 Judge/Clerk - Note
Webex meeting #1879114248. Please contact clerk's office if further information is needed.

01/25/2021 Amended Information Filed
Amended Information; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY

01/22/2021 Request Filed
States Request for Disclosure; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Information Filed
Felony Information; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY

01/20/2021 Motion for Discovery
Defendants Request for Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: THOMAS JOHN KIRSCH
On Behalf Of: RANDALL LEE ABNEY

01/19/2021 Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 02/22/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division
Judge Assigned
Cause placed on the docket, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., for arraignment. Dft ordered to appear.

Description: Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child - Resulting In Death Under Sec. 568.060.5(2) - No Sexual Contact { Felony A RSMo: 568.060 }
Date: 10/03/2020 Code: 568.060-001Y202038.0
OCN: SO000188 Ticket Number: 999999999 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM
Next Charge/Judgment
Description: Murder 2nd Degree - Felony Murder - Durg Perprtn/Attmptd Perptrtn/Flight From Perptrtn Of Felony A Person Dies { Felony A RSMo: 565.021 }
Date: 01/01/2020 Code: 565.021-003Y198409.0
OCN: SO000188 Ticket Number: 99999998 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO 1:00 PM 1 OF 1 Arraignment
Event Text: DOTA Location: DIVISION 2 COURTROOM Dent Circuit Division
Address: DENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

So yes it is a go for today!

 

[Jewels53]

Did the same for Susan gave her a new Case Number.

20DE-CR00461-01 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

01/22/2021 Motion for Disclosure
States Request for Disclosure; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Information Filed
Felony Information; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ANDREW M CURLEY
Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 02/22/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division
Judge Assigned

Description: Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child - Resulting In Death Under Sec. 568.060.5(2) - No Sexual Contact { Felony A RSMo: 568.060 }
Date: 10/03/2020 Code: 568.060-001Y202038.0
OCN: SO000227 Ticket Number: 999999999 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM
Next Charge/Judgment
Description: Murder 2nd Degree - Felony Murder - Durg Perprtn/Attmptd Perptrtn/Flight From Perptrtn Of Felony A Person Dies { Felony A RSMo: 565.021 }
Date: 01/01/2020 Code: 565.021-003Y198409.0
OCN: SO000227 Ticket Number: 999999998 Arresting Agency: SO DENT COUNTY-SALEM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO 1:00 PM 1 OF 1 Arraignment
Event Text: Location: DIVISION 2 COURTROOM Dent Circuit Division
Address: DENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

 

[Niner]

Thanks @Jewels53 - I have those case #s by the way!

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - if you are still here - is there an update on upcoming hearings?

TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

@Jewels53 - if you are still here - is there an update on upcoming hearings?

TIA!

20DE-CR00462-01 - ST V RANDALL L ABNEY

02/22/2021 Trial Setting Scheduled
Cause passed to May 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. for motions and/or trial setting. DFT ordered to appear if not incarcerated.
Scheduled For: 05/24/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division
Plea of Not Guilty Entered
Waiver of Formal Arraignment
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Curley. DFT and ADFT appear via video. DFT waives formal arraignment and enters plea of not guilty.
Associated Entries: 01/19/2021 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 02/22/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division


MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO 1:00 PM 1 OF 1 Trial Setting
Event Text: Motions or setting. DOTA, if not incarcerated. Location: DIVISION 2 COURTROOM Dent Circuit Division
Address: DENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/events.do

20DE-CR00461-01 - ST V SUSAN A ABNEY

02/23/2021 Motion for Discovery
Request for Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER
Motion for Change of Venue
Application for Change of Venue; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: CHAD THOMAS PICKER

02/22/2021 Trial Setting Scheduled
Cause passed to March 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. for motions and/or trial setting on March 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. DFT ordered to appear if not incarcerated.
Scheduled For: 03/22/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division
Plea of Not Guilty Entered
Waiver of Formal Arraignment
Cause called. State appears by Mr. Curley. DFT appears via video and by attorney, Mr. Picker. DFT waives formal arraignment and enters plea of not guilty. Joint request for change of judge from Judge Seay is taken up and sustained; Division 2 remains on case.
Associated Entries: 01/22/2021 - Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 02/22/2021; 1:00 PM ; MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO; Dent Circuit Division

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event
MICHAEL JOSEPH RANDAZZO 1:00 PM 1 OF 1 Trial Setting
Event Text: Motions or setting. DOTA if not incarcerated. Location: DIVISION 2 COURTROOM Dent Circuit Division
Address: DENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE SALEM MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/events.do

 

[Niner]

Thanks @Jewels53 !

I see they are splitting them up! Not the same next court dates. I shall "divide" them on my notes.

 

[Niner]

Got an Alert with this article from the last hearing.

Dent County Couple Accused of Starving Adopted Child to Death in Court This Week | My Mo Info

Feb. 24, 2021
(Salem) A couple from Dent County, accused of killing their 10-year-old stepchild, was in court this week at the courthouse in Salem.
[.....]
Both pled not guilty to the charges on Monday.

Randall’s next court appearance will be May 24th.

Susan’s attorney has asked for a change in venue for her case.

Her next court date will be March 22nd.
[.....]
She died the next day from severe cachexia and protein calorie malnutrition according to the autopsy.

Josie weighed only 34-pounds.
[.....]
The Abney’s adopted Josie in 2013.


had to look this up:
Cachexia (pronounced kuh-KEK-see-uh) is a “wasting” disorder that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting, and can include loss of body fat. This syndrome affects people who are in the late stages of serious diseases like cancer, HIV or AIDS, COPD, kidney disease, and congestive heart failure (CHF).

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 22nd:
*Motions & Trial Setting Hearing (@ 1pm CT) – MO – Josie Ann Abney (10) (October 3, 2020, Salem; starved to death: Josie weighed 38 lbs. after she collapsed & died) – *Randall Lee Abney (51) (adoptive parent) arrested (10/4/20), charged (10/6/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death & charged (12/14/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with 2nd degree felony murder. Plead not guilty. $500K cash or Surety bond. Bond denied on 11/19/20.
Court info from 10/6/20 thru 12/16/20 reference post #48 here:
MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*
1/21/21 Update: Randall: State appears by Prosecuting attorney Andrew Curley. Defendant Susan appears in person & by attorney Chad Picker. Defendant waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Both waived their preliminary hearing. The Court accepts the waiver & orders that the defendants be bound over for further proceedings & to appear before the Circuit Court on 2/22/21 @ 1pm for arraignment hearing.
2/22/21 Update: Cause called. State appears by Mr. Curley. Defendant & ADFT appear via video. Defendant waives formal arraignment & enters plea of not guilty. Cause passed to 5/25/21 at 1:00pm for motions and/or trial setting. Defendant ordered to appear if not incarcerated before Judge Michael J. Randazzo.
For *Susan A. Abney (44) (adoptive parent) arrested (10/4/20), charged (10/6/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death & charged (12/14/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with 2nd degree felony murder. Plead not guilty. $500K cash or Surety bond. Bond denied on 11/19/20.
The Abneys adopted Josie at the age of 3 in 2013 before going on to foster 12 or 13 children over the years. Josie died the next day from severe cachexia & protein calorie malnutrition according to the autopsy. Josie weighed only 34-pounds.
Court info from 10/6/20 thru 12/16/20 reference post #48 here:
MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*
1/21/21 Update: Susan: Cause called State appears by Prosecuting Attorney Andrew M. Curley. Defendant appears in person & by attorney Chad Picker. Defendant waives formal reading of the amended complaint. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. The Court accepts the waiver & orders that the defendant is bound over to appear before the Circuit Court of Dent County, Missouri, Division I on Feb. 22, 2021, at 1:00pm for arraignment hearing. 1/22/21: Motion for Disclosure.
2/22/21 Update: Cause called. State appears by Mr. Curley. Defendant appears via video & by attorney, Mr. Picker. Defendant waives formal arraignment * enters plea of not guilty. Joint request for change of judge from Judge Seay is taken up & sustained; Division 2 remains on case. Cause passed to 3/22/21 at 1:00pm for motions and/or trial setting. Defendant ordered to appear if not incarcerated before Judge Michael J. Randazzo.

 

[Niner]

I got an Alert - but can't read the article - if someone here reading can give a 10% synopsis - it would be very much appreciated!

1 of the 2 Charged with Killing Adopted Daughter in Dent County gets Change of Venue | My Mo Info

Which one got the the charge of killing & change of venue? TIA!

edited to add - duh! The mother was in court - it must be her....

 

[SandyQLS]

I got an Alert - but can't read the article - if someone here reading can give a 10% synopsis - it would be very much appreciated!

1 of the 2 Charged with Killing Adopted Daughter in Dent County gets Change of Venue | My Mo Info

Which one got the the charge of killing & change of venue? TIA!

edited to add - duh! The mother was in court - it must be her....

"... Susan’s case received a change of venue. Her case will now be heard in Crawford County.

Susan’s first appearance at the Steelville courthouse will be April 20th.

... Randall’s next court appearance will be May 24th in Salem. ..."

Thanks for noting this - that is really severing the cases to go so far to change the venue/county of one defendant. Looks like the defenses will be to point at each other?

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch @SandyQLS for the updates!

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 20th:
*First Appearance Hearing (@ am CT) – MO – Josie Ann Abney (10) (October 3, 2020, Salem; starved to death: Josie weighed 38 lbs. after she collapsed & died) - For *Susan A. Abney (44) (adoptive parent) arrested (10/4/20), charged (10/6/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death & charged (12/14/20) & arraigned (2/22/21) with 2nd degree felony murder. Plead not guilty. $500K cash or Surety bond. Bond denied on 11/19/20.
The Abneys adopted Josie at the age of 3 in 2013 before going on to foster 12 or 13 children over the years. Josie died the next day from severe cachexia & protein calorie malnutrition according to the autopsy. Josie weighed only 34-pounds.
Court info from 10/6/20 thru 1/22/21 reference post #56 here:
MO - Josie Ann Abney, 10, starved to death, Salem, 3 Oct 2020 *arrests*
2/22/21 Update: Cause called. State appears by Mr. Curley. Defendant appears via video & by attorney, Mr. Picker. Defendant waives formal arraignment * enters plea of not guilty. Joint request for change of judge from Judge Seay is taken up & sustained; Division 2 remains on case. Cause passed to 3/22/21 at 1:00pm for motions and/or trial setting. Defendant ordered to appear if not incarcerated before Judge Michael J. Randazzo.
3/22/21 Update: Motion filed for change of venue-granted. Moved to Crawford County. Next first appearance hearing on 4/20/21 in Steelville courthouse.
*Randall Lee Abney (51) (adoptive parent) – Motions & trial setting hearing on 5/4/21.