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I only see the May 18th Bench Trial info.
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I have him on 5/29/21 for a pretrial hearing...
and okay on Ruud - just checking to see if they might have stuck in a hearing before her trial. I'll check back in a couple of weeks!
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No hearing, just the Trial date of May 18, 2021.@Jewels53
Just going thru my January list - and was wondering if Ruud might have a court hearing date before her trial?
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1746-CR02630 - ST V REBECCA M RUUD
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
CALVIN RAY HOLDEN 8:30 AM 1 OF 1 Setting - Bench Trial
Event Text: **Bench Trial will take place in Greene County** Location: COURTROOM 4 Taney
Address: 266 MAIN STREET PO BOX 129 FORSYTH MO
https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/events.do
@Niner this is still all that is on the docket. Nothing new!
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
CALVIN RAY HOLDEN 8:30 AM 1 OF 1 Setting - Bench Trial
Event Text: **Bench Trial will take place in Greene County** Location: COURTROOM 4 Taney
Address: 266 MAIN STREET PO BOX 129 FORSYTH MO
https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/events.do
@Niner this is still all that is on the docket. Nothing new!
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Leckie murder case: Supreme Court overturns judge’s ruling to exclude recording Ruud made about daughter’s death
April 17, 2021
As court cases progress toward trial, they often fall into a delicate dance with the prosecution and defense teams tangoing back and forth with various motions that pull one side or the other to the lead.
Last week, the dance continued in the case against Theodosia-area resident Rebecca Ruud, who is charged with murdering her 16-year-old daughter Savannah Leckie in 2017 and disposing of her body in a burn pile on her off-the-grid farm in northwestern Ozark County.
Ruud is currently scheduled to face a Taney County jury at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the Greene County Courthouse. Circuit Judge Calvin Holden will preside over the trial.
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The push forward came as a Missouri Supreme Court ruling was issued April 6. According to online records, the Supreme Court sustained a writ of mandamus, which translates to “we command” in Latin, meaning that the court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney.
Now that the audio recording will presumably be allowed as evidence at trial, it helps the prosecution in two ways.
The first is that it may help lace together the other evidence in the case, which is mostly circumstantial.
April 17, 2021
As court cases progress toward trial, they often fall into a delicate dance with the prosecution and defense teams tangoing back and forth with various motions that pull one side or the other to the lead.
Last week, the dance continued in the case against Theodosia-area resident Rebecca Ruud, who is charged with murdering her 16-year-old daughter Savannah Leckie in 2017 and disposing of her body in a burn pile on her off-the-grid farm in northwestern Ozark County.
Ruud is currently scheduled to face a Taney County jury at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the Greene County Courthouse. Circuit Judge Calvin Holden will preside over the trial.
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The push forward came as a Missouri Supreme Court ruling was issued April 6. According to online records, the Supreme Court sustained a writ of mandamus, which translates to “we command” in Latin, meaning that the court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney.
Now that the audio recording will presumably be allowed as evidence at trial, it helps the prosecution in two ways.
The first is that it may help lace together the other evidence in the case, which is mostly circumstantial.
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Ruud’s defense team plans to argue against allowing recording; trial date to be rescheduled again
April 23, 2021
A virtual meeting was held April 16 between Circuit Judge Calvin Holden, public defenders Kate Welborn and Cheryl Duvall, and the prosecution duo of Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney John Garrabrant and Tony Brown from the Missouri Attorney General’s office in reference to the Savannah Leckie murder case.
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During last week’s virtual meeting, the group discussed the issuance of the Supreme Court’s writ of mandamus, which essentially asks Holden to allow the recording as admissible evidence, something the judge had previously ruled was protected discussion between Ruud and her attorney.
The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed.
The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter.
In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final.
April 23, 2021
A virtual meeting was held April 16 between Circuit Judge Calvin Holden, public defenders Kate Welborn and Cheryl Duvall, and the prosecution duo of Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney John Garrabrant and Tony Brown from the Missouri Attorney General’s office in reference to the Savannah Leckie murder case.
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During last week’s virtual meeting, the group discussed the issuance of the Supreme Court’s writ of mandamus, which essentially asks Holden to allow the recording as admissible evidence, something the judge had previously ruled was protected discussion between Ruud and her attorney.
The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed.
The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter.
In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final.
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Posted: May 14, 2021 / 05:58 PM CDT / Updated: May 14, 2021 / 05:58 PM CDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Theodosia woman who is accused of killing her teenage daughter will face a Greene County judge for first and second-degree murder charges, abuse of a child resulting in death, tampering with physical evidence, and abandoning a corpse.
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Ruud’s trial is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 18.
Theodosia woman awaits trial for charges over killing her teenage daughter
@Niner Nothing has changed on the docket since the last time I reported. I found this article written yesterday. It sounds like it is a go for May 18th.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Theodosia woman who is accused of killing her teenage daughter will face a Greene County judge for first and second-degree murder charges, abuse of a child resulting in death, tampering with physical evidence, and abandoning a corpse.
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Ruud’s trial is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 18.
Theodosia woman awaits trial for charges over killing her teenage daughter
@Niner Nothing has changed on the docket since the last time I reported. I found this article written yesterday. It sounds like it is a go for May 18th.
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I guess the Supreme Court settled the matter than.... allowing the recording that Peat found.
Thanks! I'll put her back on there.
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This time the advance was made for the prosecution team, consisting of Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney John Garrabrant and Anthony Michael Brown from the Missouri Attorney General’s office.
The push forward came as a Missouri Supreme Court ruling was issued April 6. According to online records, the Supreme Court sustained a writ of mandamus, which translates to “we command” in Latin, meaning that the court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney.
Leckie murder case: Supreme Court overturns judge’s ruling to exclude recording Ruud made about daughter’s death
@Niner The Supreme Courts ruling.
The push forward came as a Missouri Supreme Court ruling was issued April 6. According to online records, the Supreme Court sustained a writ of mandamus, which translates to “we command” in Latin, meaning that the court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney.
Leckie murder case: Supreme Court overturns judge’s ruling to exclude recording Ruud made about daughter’s death
@Niner The Supreme Courts ruling.
1746-CR02630 - ST V REBECCA M RUUD
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
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CALVIN RAY HOLDEN 8:30 AM 1 OF 1 Setting - Bench Trial
Event Text: **Bench Trial will take place in Greene County** Location: COURTROOM 4 Taney
Address: 266 MAIN STREET PO BOX 129 FORSYTH MO
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Okay @Jewels53 - this "might" be an old article. Here's what I have in my notes.
4/6/21 Update: A Missouri Supreme Court ruled on 4/6/21. The court has ordered Circuit Judge Calvin Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud & her attorney.
4/16/21 Update: The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed. The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter. In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final.
The Supreme Court should have come back by May 6th - but the article says April 17th.
Okay - I just saw your post from the court site - leaving it on the 18th!
4/6/21 Update: A Missouri Supreme Court ruled on 4/6/21. The court has ordered Circuit Judge Calvin Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud & her attorney.
4/16/21 Update: The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed. The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter. In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final.
The Supreme Court should have come back by May 6th - but the article says April 17th.
Okay - I just saw your post from the court site - leaving it on the 18th!
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Let's HOPE this is actually starting today.... at least I can shorten this up a bit.
Tuesday, May 18th:
*Bench Trial set to begin (@ 8:30am CT) - MO - Savannah Leckie (16) (July 19, 2017, Theodosia) – for *Rebecca Ruud (39/now 42), “mother” arrested & charged (8/21/17) & indicted (9/20/17) with 1st & 2nd degree murder, abuse of a child resulting in death, tampering with evidence & abandonment of corpse. Plead not guilty. Denied bond (10/16/18).
Bench Trial set to begin on 5/18/21 (thru 5/21/21) in Greene County. Jury from Taney County.
Court info from 1/30/18 thru 7/21/20 reference post #744 here:
Found Deceased - MO - Savannah Leckie, 16, Theodosia, 18 July 2017 *Arrests*
8/24/20 Update: Motion Hearing Held. State appears by APA Garrabrant & AAG Brown. Defendant appears by Atty Duvall & Atty Welborn. Arguments heard on Motion to Reconsider. State given 10 days (9/3 or 9/8) to respond to arguments during motion hearing. Defense given 5 days (9/11 or 9/15) after to respond. Bench Trial remains set for 12/14/2020 at 8:30am. Judge Calvin Holden presided. Case #1831-CR03557 - pretrial conference hearing on 12/14/20 at 8:30am.
12/1/20 Update: Bench trial for 12/14/20 has been quashed due to pending motions in the Court of Appeals. State and/or Counsel to notify court of Court of Appeals ruling in pending matters.
1/21/21: Motion for bond reduction. 1/25/21 Update: Court reviews Defendant's Motion. Hearing set for 1/29/21 at 10:00am via WebEx. Defendant Counsel to notify court regarding Defendant appearance before 1/28/21. Court Clerk to send web ex invites. Judge Calvin R Holden presiding. 1/29/21 Update: Hearing held virtually. State appears by PA Garrabrant & AAG Brown. Defendant appears with Attorney Duvall & Attorney Welbourn. Arguments heard regarding Defendant's Motion to Set Bond. Motion Denied. Bench Trial set for 5/18/2021 at 8:30am. Judge Calvin R. Holden presiding. Bench trial has been set to begin on 5/18/21.
4/6/21 Update: A Missouri Supreme Court ruled on 4/6/21. The court has ordered Circuit Judge Calvin Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud & her attorney.
4/16/21 Update: The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed. The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter. In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final. 5/14/21 Update: The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney. Trial back on for 5/18/21.
*Robert Peat, Jr. (31/now 33) – Pretrial conference hearing on 5/29/21.
Tuesday, May 18th:
*Bench Trial set to begin (@ 8:30am CT) - MO - Savannah Leckie (16) (July 19, 2017, Theodosia) – for *Rebecca Ruud (39/now 42), “mother” arrested & charged (8/21/17) & indicted (9/20/17) with 1st & 2nd degree murder, abuse of a child resulting in death, tampering with evidence & abandonment of corpse. Plead not guilty. Denied bond (10/16/18).
Bench Trial set to begin on 5/18/21 (thru 5/21/21) in Greene County. Jury from Taney County.
Court info from 1/30/18 thru 7/21/20 reference post #744 here:
Found Deceased - MO - Savannah Leckie, 16, Theodosia, 18 July 2017 *Arrests*
8/24/20 Update: Motion Hearing Held. State appears by APA Garrabrant & AAG Brown. Defendant appears by Atty Duvall & Atty Welborn. Arguments heard on Motion to Reconsider. State given 10 days (9/3 or 9/8) to respond to arguments during motion hearing. Defense given 5 days (9/11 or 9/15) after to respond. Bench Trial remains set for 12/14/2020 at 8:30am. Judge Calvin Holden presided. Case #1831-CR03557 - pretrial conference hearing on 12/14/20 at 8:30am.
12/1/20 Update: Bench trial for 12/14/20 has been quashed due to pending motions in the Court of Appeals. State and/or Counsel to notify court of Court of Appeals ruling in pending matters.
1/21/21: Motion for bond reduction. 1/25/21 Update: Court reviews Defendant's Motion. Hearing set for 1/29/21 at 10:00am via WebEx. Defendant Counsel to notify court regarding Defendant appearance before 1/28/21. Court Clerk to send web ex invites. Judge Calvin R Holden presiding. 1/29/21 Update: Hearing held virtually. State appears by PA Garrabrant & AAG Brown. Defendant appears with Attorney Duvall & Attorney Welbourn. Arguments heard regarding Defendant's Motion to Set Bond. Motion Denied. Bench Trial set for 5/18/2021 at 8:30am. Judge Calvin R. Holden presiding. Bench trial has been set to begin on 5/18/21.
4/6/21 Update: A Missouri Supreme Court ruled on 4/6/21. The court has ordered Circuit Judge Calvin Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud & her attorney.
4/16/21 Update: The defense team has indicated that they will submit a return to the writ on behalf of Judge Holden, basically arguing against the Supreme Court’s decision by providing case law and other legal arguments to support their argument that it shouldn’t be allowed. The return is due by May 6. At that point, the Missouri Supreme Court will determine if the writ will be made permanent or ensure that the parties are fully briefed and set a date for argument on the matter. In light of that development, Holden removed Ruud’s scheduled May 18 trial from the court’s trial docket. The trial date will not be reset until the Supreme Court matter is final. 5/14/21 Update: The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered Circuit Judge Holden to allow an audio recording that he had previously ruled inadmissible as evidence due to his belief that it was privileged conversation between Ruud and her attorney. Trial back on for 5/18/21.
*Robert Peat, Jr. (31/now 33) – Pretrial conference hearing on 5/29/21.
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Shizzle.... I thought this was decided on already - ??
Bench trial for Rebecca Ruud canceled
May 17, 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A bench trial set to begin Tuesday, May 18, for a woman accused of the murder of her daughter, has been canceled.
According to online records, the cancellation was prompted by a pending appeal of a motion to the Missouri Supreme Court regarding whether prosecutors may use a certain recording as evidence in the murder trial of Rebecca Ruud.
“The court cannot hear this case until a ruling on the appeal of Motion has been made,” the records state. “Counsel to keep the Court up to date with the status of the pending appeal.”
Bench trial for Rebecca Ruud canceled
May 17, 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A bench trial set to begin Tuesday, May 18, for a woman accused of the murder of her daughter, has been canceled.
According to online records, the cancellation was prompted by a pending appeal of a motion to the Missouri Supreme Court regarding whether prosecutors may use a certain recording as evidence in the murder trial of Rebecca Ruud.
“The court cannot hear this case until a ruling on the appeal of Motion has been made,” the records state. “Counsel to keep the Court up to date with the status of the pending appeal.”
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