OH - Kei'Mani Latigue, 13, Toledo, 16 March 2025 *arrest*

[boredandcurious]

I found the Grand Jury indictment I hadn't seen explicitly posted here. Sorry if I am wrong and missed it. This is my first second post! (I found the indictment in this article from their local news channel.)

 

[Vaderman]

I found the Grand Jury indictment I hadn't seen explicitly posted here. Sorry if I am wrong and missed it. This is my first second post! (I found the indictment in this article from their local news channel.)

Thanks for sharing, @boredandcurious!

 

[Vaderman]

Link to live arraignment:

WATCH LIVE | Darnell Jones, man accused of killing Kei'Mani Latigue, arraigned in court

Darnell Jones is charged with murder, rape and abduction in the disappearance and death of his 13-year-old daughter, Kei'Mani Latigue.

www.wtol.com

 

[Sundog]

Man accused of kidnapping, killing Kei’Mani Latigue pleads not guilty in death penalty case

Darnell Jones is facing more than a dozen charges including kidnapping, rape, gross abuse of a corpse and aggravated murder.

www.13abc.com

He was appointed two attorneys who are certified to defend a capital murder case.

During the proceedings, he was asked about his two different last names. “My birth name is Darnell Olgetree and my adopted name is Darnell Jones. But ever since I was 19, I’ve been under Ogletree,” he told the judge.

 

[borndem]

Man accused of kidnapping, killing Kei’Mani Latigue pleads not guilty in death penalty case

Darnell Jones is facing more than a dozen charges including kidnapping, rape, gross abuse of a corpse and aggravated murder.

www.13abc.com

He was appointed two attorneys who are certified to defend a capital murder case.

During the proceedings, he was asked about his two different last names. “My birth name is Darnell Olgetree and my adopted name is Darnell Jones. But ever since I was 19, I’ve been under Ogletree,” he told the judge.

WTHeck is with the name changes?? SMH. Trouble at home when he was young?
Could he be running from more than just this offense?

So, so sad for those who knew and loved Kei'Mani.

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[TMich6811]

WTHeck is with the name changes?? SMH. Trouble at home when he was young?
Could he be running from more than just this offense?

So, so sad for those who knew and loved Kei'Mani.

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Looks like he was in the system, got adopted and name change and then used his bio parents name when he was old enough to. This is actually pretty common when people age out

 

[Vaderman]

Toledo man accused of raping, killing his daughter has long history of violence | 11 Investigates

Darnell Jones-Ogletree is facing the death penalty for the rape and murder of his daughter, Kei'mani Latigue.

www.wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man currently jailed in Lucas County is facing the death penalty for the rape and murder of his young daughter, allegations that shocked a community but didn’t surprise those who know his violent past.

 

[borndem]

Fly high, young Kei'Mani.

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[Warwick7]

Prosecutors list 234 items of evidence in case against Darnell Jones Ogletree | Watch MSN

 

[Warwick7]

He plead not guilty yet he admitted killing Kei’Mani and dragging her into 1101 Miami St....

234 pieces of evidence listed in Kei’Mani Latigue murder case ahead of hearing | wtol.com Prosecutors turn over 234 pieces of evidence in Kei’Mani Latigue murder case

 

[Warwick7]

Judge set his bond at $4 million.

Jones is scheduled to be back in court on July 28 at 9 a.m. for another pretrial hearing.

wtol.com Kei'Mani Latigue case: Darnell Jones appears in court for pretrial hearing

 

[Vaderman]

Defense for accused Kei’Mani Latigue killer looks to have death penalty specifications dropped

Defense lawyers for Darnell Jones are seeking the dismissal of the death penalty specifications in the case, citing constitutional concerns.

www.13abc.com

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Attorneys representing the man accused of kidnapping and killing 13-year-old Kei’Mani Latigue are looking to have the death penalty specifications removed from his charges.

Defense lawyers for Darnell Jones, who also goes by Darnell Ogletree, are seeking the dismissal of the death penalty specifications in the case, citing constitutional concerns. He’s facing more than a dozen charges to which he’s pleaded not guilty.

At this time, the prosecutor’s office hasn’t responded in court to the motion. Jones is scheduled to be back in court on Monday.

 

[Vaderman]

Judge denies motion to dismiss death penalty specifications for man accused of killing Kei'Mani Latigue

Darnell Jones, 34, faces charges of aggravated murder, rape, kidnapping and more in the death of 13-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue in March.

www.wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the death penalty specifications for Darnell Jones, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue in March.

The motion was filed by Jones' attorneys on July 15, and the state filed its opposition on July 29.

A court document filed on Sept. 3 from Judge Michael Goulding says "all issues raised by the defense have been rejected and the constitutionality of the capital specifications has been upheld."

 

[Vaderman]

Darnell Jones' attorney says he plans to pursue insanity defense but needs more time to file

A judge previously gave Jones' attorneys an Oct. 30 deadline to file for an insanity defense.

www.wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — Darnell Jones, the man accused of killing and raping his 13-year-old daughter in March, appeared in court Wednesday morning where his attorney said he planned to pursue an insanity defense, but needed more time do do so.

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Klucas ultimately asked for more time to establish an insanity defense, as it was up to his team to establish a burden of proof - something typically required of the state. When asked, he said he would need until approximately early December.

The judge agreed to this, and gave Klucas a deadline of Dec. 8.

 

[Leilei]

Darnell Jones' attorney says he plans to pursue insanity defense but needs more time to file

A judge previously gave Jones' attorneys an Oct. 30 deadline to file for an insanity defense.

www.wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — Darnell Jones, the man accused of killing and raping his 13-year-old daughter in March, appeared in court Wednesday morning where his attorney said he planned to pursue an insanity defense, but needed more time do do so.

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Klucas ultimately asked for more time to establish an insanity defense, as it was up to his team to establish a burden of proof - something typically required of the state. When asked, he said he would need until approximately early December.

The judge agreed to this, and gave Klucas a deadline of Dec. 8.

Insanity my heinie.
He's just plain evil.
IMO.

 

[Knox]

I truly don't understand how an insanity defense will fly in this case? Seems like his defense is throwing noodles at the wall to see if something will stick?

 

[Vaderman]

I truly don't understand how an insanity defense will fly in this case? Seems like his defense is throwing noodles at the wall to see if something will stick?

I've accepted each motion as everyone dotting their i's and crossing their t's. I've mostly been pleasantly surprised at how quickly this case is churning through the works.

 

[Vaderman]

Judge limits access to sensitive children services records in Kei'Mani Latigue murder case

Judge orders children services records restricted to counsel only, balancing Darnell Jones’ right to prepare while protecting private information.

www.wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County judge has ordered that sensitive children services records sought by the man accused of killing his 13-year-old daughter will be turned over only to his counsel and kept strictly out of his personal reach.

The judge ruled that the documents, which contain private details about victims and witnesses, will be marked “counsel only.” Darnell Jones, charged in the brutal death of Kei’Mani Latigue, may not review the material without attorney supervision. The court said the protective order is designed to balance Jones’ right to prepare a defense while safeguarding the personal information of those involved.