GUILTY OH - Heather Bogle, 28, found murdered in car trunk, Clyde, 9 April 2015 *Arrest*

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Ex-sheriff detective Sean O'Connell stands trial on Heather Bogle-related charges

July 30, 2018

"FREMONT - The trial against former Sandusky County Sheriff's Office Detective Sean O'Connell begins Monday with more than 28 witnesses, including former Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer, expected to testify.

O'Connell, 53, was indicted in December of eight counts.

Seven of the eight charges levied against O'Connell are related to his investigation into the homicide of Bogle, a 28-year-old single mother from Ballville Township who was found dead in the trunk of her vehicle on April 10 2015.

Bogle had been badly beaten, her hair had been shaved in a jagged pattern and she died from two gunshot wound through the lungs, according to a preliminary autopsy.

O'Connell led the investigation of Bogle's homicide from April 10 until he was suspended in June 27, 2016...."

Ex-sheriff detective Sean O'Connell stands trial on Heather Bogle-related charges

Sean O'Connell's Motion Hearing Clip

"Sean O'Connell's attorney contends charges are outside statute of limitations Craig Shoup, Fremont News-Messenger"

(video clip: Sean O'Connell motion hearing...)
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Craig Shoup‏ @CraigShoupNH 3h3 hours ago
The trial of Sean O’connell will be a bench trial, accord to court administrator Brock Kimmet. #nmnow @fremontNM


Jon Monk‏ @JonWTOL 25m25 minutes ago
Former Sandusky County Sheriff's Detective Sean O'Connell plead guilty this morning to a charge of tampering with evidence ( Felony 3) in the Heather Bogle murder investigation. Today would have been day one of his jury trial. Pre-sentencing investigation to begin soon

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Ex-sheriff detective Sean O'Connell pleads guilty to tampering with evidence

July 30, 2018

"FREMONT - Former Sandusky County Sheriff's Office Detective Sean O'Connell pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence Monday before he was set to stand trial.

O'Connell, 53, was indicted in December of eight counts.

Ottawa County Probation Department will conduct a pre-sentencing investigation hearing prior to O'Connell's sentencing set for 11 a.m. on Sept. 13.

Visiting judge Patricia Cosgrove could sentence O'Connell to up to 36 months in prison after the former detective pleaded to a third-degree felony charge.

As part of his plea, O'Connell can not own a firearm, and is subject to post release community control.

Following his plea, seven other charges were dismissed by visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove.

Seven of the eight charges were related to O'Connell's handling of the Heather Bogle homicide investigation.

O'Connell's guilty plea to tampering with evidence is related to the Bogle investigation...."

Ex-sheriff's detective Sean O'Connell pleads guilty to tampering with evidence
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[Niner]

Do you know "what kind of tampering" he did with the evidence? Or do I need to read the article? LOL!

 

[YESorNO]

Niner- it's in the article:

"The indictment for count eight of tampering with evidence states on or about May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, O'Connell is accused of misleading public officials to corrupt the outcome of the investigation.

O'Connell lead the Bogle investigation from April 10, when she was found dead in the trunk of her car to June 27, 2016 when he was suspended by former Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer for giving the entire Bogle case file to a Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services worker.

O'Connell resigned in September 2016 prior to receiving any discipline and told the News-Messenger that he was seeking an opinion from the SCDJFS worker on a person of interest in the case.

In the one charge unrelated to the Bogle case, O'Connell was indicted on a felony count of unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway system, or OHLEG.

Gwen Howe-Gebers, special prosecutor, said she will not identify the person O'Connell allegedly searched on OHLEG...."

Ex-sheriff's detective Sean O'Connell pleads guilty to tampering with evidence

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Former detective Sean O'Connell takes plea deal

Jul 30, 2018

"Former Sandusky County sheriff’s detective Sean O’Connell pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Sandusky County Common Pleas Court in Fremont. Seven other counts, including dereliction of duty, falsification and coercion, were dismissed as a part of the plea agreement."

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[Niner]

Niner- it's in the article:

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That 2nd one just cracks me up!

I needed that "good" laugh this morning!

for the info in the article!

 

[Niner]

Sorry about all caps - just copied/pasted this.


07/27/18 - --WAIVER OF TIME FILED (CONTINUE FROM 9/4/18 TO 10/22/18)
- --CERTIFICATE FOR COURT REPORTER'S FEES FILED
J.E. J.E.-A PRE-TRIAL WAS HELD THIS DAY TO ADDRESS DEFENDANTS REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE 9/4/18 TRIAL DATE TO
DIFFICULTIES COUNSEL HAS HAD OBTAINING EXPERT REPORTS WHICH MUST BY RULE BE SERVED UPON THE PROSECUTOR AT LEAST 21 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL.
THOSE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN ADDRESSED TO THE SATISFACTION OF ALL.
DEFENDANT IN OPEN COURT EXECUTED A WAIVER OF TIME FOR TRIAL THIS DAY. THE NEW SCHEDULE FOR TRIAL IS: 10/3/18 REVIEW JURY QUESTIONAIRES FOR JURY DUTY EXCUSES. JURORS NEED NOT PRESENT. 10/10/18 INTERVIEW JURORS WHO HAVE PRESENTED QUESTIONABLE EXCUSES. 10/17/18 BRING ALL UNEXCUSED JURORS IN FOR GENERAL VOIR DIRE. ASSIGN JURORS TO GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUAL
QUESTIONING BEGINNING 10/22/18. 10/22/18 BEGIN WITHERSPOON QUESTIONING, UPON OBTAINING 50 QUALIFIED JURORS, ROLL INTO FINAL SELECTION AND OPENING STATEMENTS. CC TO ALL PARTIES

court link:http://www.sandusky-county.org/Clerk/record_search/record_detail2.php?id=17CR562&location=

 

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Detective's deal stirs mixed reaction

8/5/2018

"FREMONT — Heather Bogle’s loved ones aren’t the only family devastated by former Sandusky County sheriff’s detective Sean P. O’Connell and his corrupted practices as an investigator....

ome Bogle family members were in the courtroom when O’Connell pleaded out. They declined comment after the hearing ended. Josh Feasel, Heather’s brother, who triggered O’Connell’s demise with his harsh criticism of the detective early on, said he was disappointed in the deal O’Connell made.

Other families who say they were victimized by O’Connell in other corrupted and botched investigations he conducted reacted to his plea deal in different ways — some with frustration, some with fury....

O’Connell will be sentenced Sept. 13 by visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove, the same judge who handed down a four-year term for Overmyer."

Sandusky Register
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Myers' trial delayed to October

8/10/2018

"FREMONT — The suspect in the Heather Bogle homicide had his trial pushed back a month.

Originally set for Sept. 4, the murder trial for Daniel Myers, 49, is now scheduled for Oct. 22, according to a Sandusky County Common Pleas Court docket.

Judge John Dewey delayed the trial to July 27 because Myers’ attorneys, Toledo-based lawyers Merle Dech and Jane Roman, have had “difficulties” getting reports from expert witnesses,” the docket states. The issue with that, according to the docket, is because the defense lawyers by rule must present those reports to the prosecutor at least 21 days before trial.

“Those issues have now been addressed to the satisfaction of all,” the docket states.

The court also set dates in October for reviewing jury questionnaires and interviewing potential jurors, according to the docket...."

Sandusky Register
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update on some new court dates: sorry for all caps, just copy/paste easier that way!

08/06/18 -CONTINUANCE TO DISCOVERY FILED BY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE WITH C/S

08/09/18 ASSIGN-HEARING NOTICE SCHEDULED FOR 10/9/2018 AT 09:00 AM CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL
ASSIGN-HEARING NOTICE SCHEDULED FOR 10/10/2018 AT 09:00 AM CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL JURY EXCUSES

08/10/18 J.E.-IT IS ORDERED THAT THE JURY COMMISSION OF SANDUSKY COUNTY SHALL DRAW THROUGH UTILIZATION OF DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES USED FOR JURY VENIRE PROCESSION, 225 BALLOTS OR NAMES, THE COURT FURTHER ISSUES TO THE CLERK OR COURT AND SAID COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE A VENIRE FOR PERSONS WHOSE NAMES ARE SO DRAWN. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE VENIRE SHALL BE SERVED AND RETURNED BY THE CLERK OF COURT AT LEAST 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE FIXED FOR SAID TRIAL AND THAT A COPY OF SUCH VENIRE AND SUCH RETURN SHALL BE SERVED ON DEFENSE COUNSEL AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AT LEAST 35 DAYS BEFORE THE TRIAL DATE.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE SANDUSKY CO CLERK OF COURTS SHALL SERVE A COPY OF THIS J.E. UPON SANDUSKY CO JURY COMMISSION AND A COPY SHALL BE SERVED UPON ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD.
08/14/18 ASSIGN-HEARING NOTICE SCHEDULED FOR 10/3/2018 AT 09:00 AM CRIMINAL PRETRIAL JURY EXCUSE JURY REVIEW
-CONTINUANCE TO DISCOVERY FILED BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WITH C/S.
08/16/18 -CONTINUANCE TO DISCOVERY W/ C/S FILED BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY



link: http://www.sandusky-county.org/Clerk/record_search/record_detail2.php?id=17CR562&location=

 

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Former Sandusky County detective sentenced to prison | News, Sports, Jobs - The Advertiser-Tribune

Visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove sentenced O’Connell to two years in prison, with credit for five days served, during a hearing in Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Thursday. O’Connell not only dishonored himself, but all of the thousands of police officers across the country, Cosgrove said.


O’Connell apologized to Bogle’s family and three people who had been accused of being involved in the crime.


“I have been remorseful,” he said.

 

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Wednesday, October 3rd:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am ET) – OH – Heather Bogle (28) (Apr. 9, 2015) – *Daniel R. Myers (49) indicted (6/12/17) with 1 felony count of aggravated murder, 1 felony count of aggravated robbery, 1 felony count of kidnapping & 1 felony count of tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial was to start 9/4/18; Motion for Continuance filed & granted (7/27/18) to continue to 10/22/18.
9/1/18 Update: Pretrial Review Jury Questionnaire 10/3, Discovery hearing 10/9, Discovery (interview jurors) on 10/10, Voir Dire on 10/17, Final Jury selection on 10/22.

 

[JerseyGirl]

There is another pretrial hearing scheduled for Wednesday, October 10th, with the trial slated to start on October 22nd.

Alleged Killer in Heather Bogle Murder Facing Death Penalty Trial In Weeks

 

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Jury pool pared down in Daniel Myers' murder trial (with clip)

Oct. 3, 2018

"Trial in Bogle murder case set to begin Oct. 22

FREMONT - After two hours of debate on Wednesday, attorneys in the Daniel Myers homicide trial whittled down a pool of 225 potential jurors to 160 for the jury trial set to begin Oct. 22.

There is still a long way to go, however, before the final jury of 12, plus two to four alternates, is selected for the trial that is scheduled to last two weeks in Sandusky County Common Pleas Court. Judge John Dewey is presiding. ...

The list of 225 remaining potential jurors will be pared down further through general voir dire, slated for 9 a.m. Oct. 17. ..."

Jury pool pared down in Daniel Myers' murder trial

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Jury selection begins in Heather Bogle murder trial

Oct. 4, 2018


Daniel Myers appeared in a Sandusky county courtroom today as his defense attorney and county prosecutor Timothy Braun went over the initial 215 juror candidates.

After going over the short form surveys, 65 were excused from service in the October 22 trial.
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The next hearing in this trial is set for one week from Wednesday, where the court will begin long form juror surveys in hopes to begin dwindling down that juror pool to 12 seated jurors and 4 alternates for the October 22 trial.

So a week from Wed. is 10/10. Also a Discovery hearing on 10/9 per my notes!

 

[Ayashley]

Glad to see everything moving forward. Barely heard of this case and all I can say is Holy lawsuit. It was a wild ride reading this thread Each person named I thought was for sure gunna be it. What did those people even do to be named persons of interests?!

 

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Tuesday, Oct. 9th:
*Discovery Hearing (@ 9am ET) – OH – Heather Bogle (28) (Apr. 9, 2015, Fremont) – *Daniel R. Myers (49) indicted (6/12/17) with 2 felony count of aggravated murder, 1 felony count of aggravated robbery (1st degree), 1 felony count of kidnapping (1st degree) & 1 felony count of tampering with evidence (3rd degree). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. DA seeks DP.
Trial was to start 9/4/18; Motion for Continuance filed & granted (7/27/18) to 10/22/18.
9/1/18 Update: Discovery hearing 10/9, Discovery (interview jurors) on 10/10, Voir Dire on 10/17, Final Jury selection on 10/22.
10/3/18 Update: Down to 160 jurors. Will have 12 jurors with 2 to 4 alternates.

 

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Wednesday, October 10th:
*Discovery Hearing (@ 9am ET) – OH – Heather Bogle (28) (Apr. 9, 2015, Fremont) – *Daniel R. Myers (49) – indicted (6/12/17) with 2 felony count of aggravated murder, 1 felony count of aggravated robbery (1st degree), 1 felony count of kidnapping (1st degree) & 1 felony count of tampering with evidence (3rd degree). Plead not guilty. $2M bond. DA seeks DP.
Trial was to start 9/4/18; Motion for Continuance filed & granted (7/27/18) to 10/22/18.
9/1/18 Update: Discovery (interview jurors) on 10/10, All unexcused jurors for general voir dire on 10/17, Final Jury selection & opening statements on 10/22.
10/3/18 Update: Down to 160 jurors. Will have 12 jurors with 2 to 4 alternates.
10/9/18 Update: No update as of 10/10.

 

[Niner]

from court site;

10/10/18--PROPOSED JURY QUESTIONAIRE FILED BY MERLE R DECH AND JANE E ROMAN ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTJUDGE RECEIVED COPY
- --COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATE FILED.

link: http://www.sandusky-county.org/Clerk/record_search/record_detail2.php?id=17CR562&location=