GUILTY OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

  • #161
Wednesday, March 17th:
*Motions Hearing (murder) & Plea Deadline Hearing (Burglary) (@ 2:30pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 40) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004. Arrested in PA extradited (11/7/17) back to OH.
Trial set to begin on 5/4/21.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 7/8/20 reference post #137 here:
GUILTY - OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

7/27/20 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Trial on 8/4/20 was continued. Next status conference hearing on 10/2/20. 8/17/20: Motion (#42) filed by defense for bond reduction. Hearing set for bond hearing on 10/2/20. 9/29/20: State's response in opposition to defense motion (#42) for bond reduction.
10/2/20 Update: Next pending motions hearing on 3/17/21, status conference hearing on 4/7/21 & trial will start on 5/4/21. 12/18/20: Gurto was indicted on 2 counts of aggravated burglary & 1 count of rape, first degree felonies, and 1 count of felonious assault, a second degree felony. See below.

*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
12/16/20: Indictment filed charging Gurto with 2 counts of aggravated burglary (F1), rape (F1) & Felonious assault (F2). Warrant of indictment request filed. Arraignment hearing on 12/22/20. 12/22/20 Update: Defendant appeared for arraignment & is charged with the offenses listed in the 4 count indictment. Attorney Jonas was appointed Counsel to represent the defendant. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set at $50K cash or surety with conditions. This case is assigned to Judge Sezon. Pretrial hearing on 2/18/21. 2/18/21 Update: Next plea deadline hearing on 3/17/21, status conference hearing on 4/7/21 & trial set to begin on 5/4/21.
 
  • #162
Murder - no updates in docket - I'll check back in a couple of days.

Hearings:
03/17/2021 02:30 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM PENDING MOTIONS SEZON, MARIANNE


04/07/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

05/04/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL-Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

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Aggravated burglary - no updates in docket:

Hearings:
03/17/2021 02:30 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM PLEA DEADLINE HEARING SEZON, MARIANNE

04/07/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

05/04/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL-Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #163
Murder charge update:

Docket:
03/15/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
The following event: PENDING MOTIONS scheduled for 03/17/2021 at 1:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows:

Event: PENDING MOTIONS
Date: 03/17/2021 Time: 2:30 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM
03/22/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THERE ARE STILL ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS FOR A GLOBAL RESOLUTION IN THIS MATTER. COUNSEL FOR DEFT IN CASE NO 20CR640 IS EXPECTED TO FILE MOTIONS FOR A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR AND FOR AN INDEPENDENT DNA ANALYSIS. A TIME WAIVER HAS BEEN FILED IN CASE NO 2017CR555. THERE IS NO TIME WAIVER IN CASE NO 2020CR640. THE JURY TRIAL SET FOR 5-4-2021 ARE CONTINUED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL MOTIONS FORTHCOMING FOR CASE NO 2020CR460 WITH THE AGREEMENT OF ALL COUNSEL. A STATUS CONFERENCE IS SET FOR BOTH CASES ON 4-7-2021 AT 1PM. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR, (3) EDITH JONAS ESQ.,
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

03/22/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00
03/22/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.50
03/22/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 3-23-2021)


Hearings:
04/07/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

05/04/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIAN

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Burglary charge update & hearings are the same.

Docket:
03/15/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED

The following event: PLEA DEADLINE HEARING scheduled for 03/17/2021 at 1:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows:

Event: PLEA DEADLINE HEARING
Date: 03/17/2021 Time: 2:30 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

03/19/2021 MOTION FILED RE *FAX* MOTION FOR INDEPENDENT DNA ANALYSIS FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: JONAS, EDITH M (0052006)
EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO JUDGE W/ORDER $19.00

03/19/2021 MOTION FILED RE *FAX* MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: JONAS, EDITH M (0052006)
EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO JUDGE W/ORDER $4.00

03/22/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THERE ARE STILL ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS FOR A GLOBAL RESOLUTION IN THIS MATTER. COUNSEL FOR DEFT IN CASE NO 20CR640 IS EXPECTED TO FILE MOTIONS FOR A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR AND FOR AN INDEPENDENT DNA ANALYSIS. A TIME WAIVER HAS BEEN FILED IN CASE NO 2017CR555. THERE IS NO TIME WAIVER IN CASE NO 2020CR640. THE JURY TRIAL SET FOR 5-4-2021 ARE CONTINUED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL MOTIONS FORTHCOMING FOR CASE NO 2020CR460 WITH THE AGREEMENT OF ALL COUNSEL. A STATUS CONFERENCE IS SET FOR BOTH CASES ON 4-7-2021 AT 1PM. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR, (3) EDITH JONAS ESQ.,
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) COPIES AND POSTAGE ON 17CR555 $2.00

03/22/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

03/29/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: IT IS ORDERED THAT TOM PAVLISH, A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR WITH EMPIRE INVESTIGATIONS, INC., IS APPOINTED TO ASSIST IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR TRIAL. THE COURT FINDS THAT DEFT IS INDIGENT AND THAT THE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES OF MR PAVLISH ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER REPRESENTATION OF DEFT. THE COURT FURTHER ORDERS THAT MR PAVLISH BE PAID AT THE RATE OF $125.00 PER HOUR WITH A SALARY CAP OF $7500, PLUS REASONABLE EXPENSES. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR,
TOM PAVLISH (SERVICE ONLY); ; EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

03/29/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00
03/29/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $0.75
03/29/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 3-30-21) $0.92

03/29/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: IT IS ORDERED THAT DEFENSE COUNSEL IS AUTHORIZED TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF DNA DIAGNOSTICS TO ASSIST AS A DEFENSE EXPERT IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRIAL. THE COURT FINDS THAT DEFT IS INDIGENT THAT THE SERVICES OF DNA DIAGNOSTICS ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER REPRESENTATION OF THE DEFT. THE COURT FURTHER ORDERS THAT DNA DIAGNOSTICS BE PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES UP TO $2,950.00. SO ORDERED. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR, DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER (SERVICE ONLY); ; EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

03/29/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00
03/29/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $0.75
03/29/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 3-30-2021)

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  • #164
Wednesday, April 7th:
*Status Conference Hearing (all charges) (@ 1pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 40) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004. Arrested in PA extradited (11/7/17) back to OH.
Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued by defendant, no further dates.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 9/29/20 reference post #161 here:
GUILTY - OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

10/2/20 Update: Next pending motions hearing on 3/17/21, status conference hearing on 4/7/21 & trial will start on 5/4/21. 12/18/20: Gurto was indicted on 2 counts of aggravated burglary & 1 count of rape, first degree felonies, and 1 count of felonious assault, a second degree felony. See below.
3/17/21 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. 3/22/21: Judgment entry: there are still ongoing negotiations for a global resolution in this matter. Counsel for defendant is expected to file motions for a private investigator & for an independent DNA analysis. A time waiver has been filed (case CR555-murder). There is no time waiver for (case CR640-Burglary). Jury trial set for 5/4/21 are continued due to the potential motions forthcoming for case CR640 with the agreement of all counsel. Status conference hearing is set for both cases on 4/7/21.

*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued by defendant, no further dates.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 12/22/20 reference post #161 here:
GUILTY - OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

2/18/21 Update: Next plea deadline hearing on 3/17/21, status conference hearing on 4/7/21 & trial set to begin on 5/4/21.
3/17/21 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. 3/17/21 Update: Plea deadline hearing. Present: Judge Sezon, defense attorneys Edith Jonas & Thomas E. Shaughnessy. Defense filed (3/19/21) Motion for independent DNA analysis & motion to appoint private investigator filed (3/19/21). These 2 motions were granted on 3/29/21. Judgment entry: there are still ongoing negotiations for a global resolution in this matter. Counsel for defendant is expected to file motions for a private investigator & for an independent DNA analysis. A time waiver has been filed (case CR555-murder). There is no time waiver for (case CR640-Burglary). Jury trial set for 5/4/21 are continued due to the potential motions forthcoming for case CR640 with the agreement of all counsel. Status conference hearing is set for both cases on 4/7/21.
 
  • #165
Gurto:

Docket:

Murder:
04/07/2021 MOTION FILED RE MOTION FOR PUBLIC PAYMENT OF TRANSCRIPT FILED CERT OF SERVICE (NOT SIGNED)
Attorney: TARIGHATI, ARIANA E. (0039372)
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant)

Burglary:
4/08/2021 REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY **FAX** REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

both charges:
04/09/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 05/19/2021 Time: 2:00 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:
04/07/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

05/04/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

05/19/2021 02:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #166
Wednesday, May 19th:
*Status Conference Hearing (all charges) (@ 2pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 40) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004.
Arrested in PA extradited (11/7/17) back to OH.
Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued by defendant, no further dates.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 3/17/21 reference post #164 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

3/22/21: Judgment entry: there are still ongoing negotiations for a global resolution in this matter. Counsel for defendant is expected to file motions for a private investigator & for an independent DNA analysis. A time waiver has been filed (case CR555-murder). There is no time waiver for (case CR640-Burglary). Jury trial set for 5/4/21 are continued due to the potential motions forthcoming for case CR640 with the agreement of all counsel. Status conference hearing is set for both cases on 4/7/21.
4/7/21 Update: Murder: Motion filed re motion for public payment of transcript by Ariana Tarighati & Thomas Shaughnessy (defense attorneys). Next status conference hearing on 5/19/21. 4/15/21: Judgment entry: It is ordered that defendant's motion for public payment of transcript having been granted & a copy of the transcript of the plea & sentencing hearing, held on 3/5/21 be furnished to defendant within 60 days. It is further ordered that the Ashtabula County auditor is hereby ordered to pay upon voucher to Amy Nettles, court reporter & monies from County funds for said transcript.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued by defendant, no further dates.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 3/17/21 reference post #164 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

3/17/21 Update: Plea deadline hearing. Present: Judge Sezon, defense attorneys Edith Jonas & Thomas E. Shaughnessy. Defense filed (3/19/21) Motion for independent DNA analysis & motion to appoint private investigator filed (3/19/21). These 2 motions were granted on 3/29/21. Judgment entry: there are still ongoing negotiations for a global resolution in this matter. Counsel for defendant is expected to file motions for a private investigator & for an independent DNA analysis. A time waiver has been filed (case CR555-murder). There is no time waiver for (case CR640-Burglary). Jury trial set for 5/4/21 are continued due to the potential motions forthcoming for case CR640 with the agreement of all counsel. Status conference hearing is set for both cases on 4/7/21.
4/7/21 Update: Request for discovery filed by defense. Next status conference hearing on 5/19/21.
 
  • #167
Docket Information
Date Description Docket Text
04/15/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: IT IS ORDERED THAT DEFT'S MOTION FOR PUBLIC PAYMENT OF TRANSCRIPT HAVING BEEN GRANTED AND A COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE PLEA AND SENTENCING HEARING, HELD ON 3-5-2021, IN THIS COURT, BE FURNISHED TO DEFT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE ASHTABULA CO AUDITOR IS HEREBY ORDERED TO PAY UPON VOUCHER TO AMY NETTLES, COURT REPORTER, AND MONIES FROM COUNTY FUNDS FOR SAID TRANSCRIPT. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR; AMY NETTLES, COURT REPORTER;
ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

04/15/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

04/15/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $0.75

04/15/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 6-16-2021) $0.46

05/19/2021 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY *FAX* MOTION (NUMBER 44) FOR CONTINUANCE OF 5-19-21 HEARING FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: SHAUGHNESSY, THOMAS E. (0000047201)
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO JUDGE W/ORDER. $2.00

06/17/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 07/28/2021 Time: 2:30 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

06/17/2021 HEARING NOTICE FROM ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER WILL BE ON FOR HEARING NOTICE FROM ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER WILL BE ON FOR STATUS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY JULY 28, 2021 AT 2:30 PM. BEFORE JUDGE MARIANNE SEZON


Events
Date/Time Location Type Judge
05/19/2021 02:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

07/28/2021 02:30 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #168
Update:

Docket:
06/17/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

06/17/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $0.75

06/17/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 06/21/2021) $0.92

07/26/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 08/18/2021 Time: 1:00 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

07/26/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 08/24/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:
07/28/2021 02:30 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/18/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #169
Wednesday, July 28th:
*Status Conference Hearing (all charges) (@ 2:30pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 41) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004.
Arrested in PA extradited (11/7/17) back to OH.

Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued to 8/24/21.
Court info from 10/25/18 thru 4/7/21 reference post #166 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

4/15/21: Judgment entry: It is ordered that defendant's motion for public payment of transcript having been granted & a copy of the transcript of the plea & sentencing hearing, held on 3/5/21 be furnished to defendant within 60 days. It is further ordered that the Ashtabula County auditor is hereby ordered to pay upon voucher to Amy Nettles, court reporter & monies from County funds for said transcript. Next status conference hearing on 5/19/21.
5/19/21 Update: Motion for continuance (Motion #44) filed by fax for murder charge. 6/17/21 Update: Hearing notice from assignment commissioner will be status conference hearing on 7/28/21. Trial prep status conference on 8/18/21 & trial set to begin on 8/24/21.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial was set to begin on 5/4/21 continued to 8/24/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 3/17/21 reference post #166 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

4/7/21 Update: Request for discovery filed by defense. Next status conference hearing on 5/19/21. 5/19/21 Update: Hearing notice from assignment commissioner will be status conference hearing on 7/28/21. Trial prep status conference on 8/18/21 & trial set to begin on 8/24/21.
 
  • #170
Docket for both charges:
07/26/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 08/18/2021 Time: 1:00 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

07/26/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 08/24/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

07/28/2021 TRIAL MANAGEMENT ORDER FILED. COPIES TO TRIAL MANAGEMENT ORDER FILED.
2ND STATUS: 07/28/2021 AT 2:30PM
TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE: 08/18/2021 AT 1:00PM
JURY TRIAL: 08/24/2021
COPIES TO PROS ATTORNEY; THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $22.00

07/28/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $11.00

07/28/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $8.25

07/28/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 07/28/2021)


Hearings:
07/28/2021 02:30 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/18/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #171
For Murder:

Docket:
07/29/2021 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY

07/30/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE

07/30/2021 COMPLETE RECORD

07/30/2021 COPIES MADE

07/30/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON

08/02/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE

08/02/2021 COMPLETE RECORD

08/02/2021 COPIES MADE

08/02/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON

08/03/2021 HEARING NOTICE FROM ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER

08/03/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED

08/03/2021 HEARING NOTICE FROM ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER WILL BE ON FOR

08/04/2021 RESPONSE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

08/09/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE

08/09/2021 COMPLETE RECORD

08/09/2021 COPIES MADE

08/09/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON

08/10/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED


Hearings:
08/16/2021 11:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE Converted to a Status Conference SEZON, MARIANNE

08/16/2021 11:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE
SEZON, MARIANNE

08/18/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING ADVANCED SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

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for Burglary:

Docket:
07/29/2021 PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO SHERIFF FOR SERVICE ON

07/29/2021 ASHTABULA CO SHERIFF DEPT
07/29/2021 PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO PROS ATTY FOR SERVICE ON

07/29/2021 PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO ATTORNEY

07/30/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE

07/30/2021 COMPLETE RECORD

07/30/2021 COPIES MADE

07/30/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON

08/03/2021 HEARING NOTICE FROM ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER

08/03/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED

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Hearings:
08/18/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING ADVANCED SEZON, MARIANNE

08/20/2021 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #172
Looks like I missed his hearing on 8/16/21.... oh well. Next one is for burglary on 8/20, but nothing yet for the murder charge.
 
  • #173
Friday, August 20th:
*Trial Prep Status Conference Hearing (burglary) (@ 8:30am ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 41) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004. Arrested in PA extradited (11/7/17) back to OH.
Trial was set to begin on 8/24/21 continued with no further dates.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 5/19/21 reference post #169 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

6/17/21 Update: Hearing notice from assignment commissioner will be status conference hearing on 7/28/21. Trial prep status conference on 8/18/21 & trial set to begin on 8/24/21.
7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 7/29/21: Motion for trial continuance-granted. And trial prep status conference hearing advanced, but no date as of 8/18/21.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial set to begin on 8/24/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 4/7/21 reference post #169 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

5/19/21 Update: Hearing notice from assignment commissioner will be status conference hearing on 7/28/21. Trial prep status conference on 8/18/21 & trial set to begin on 8/24/21.
7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 8/13/21: Motion for continuance of hearing. Trial prep status conference hearing rescheduled on 8/20/21. Trial still on 8/24/21.
 
  • #174
Gurto - Murder:

Docket:
08/20/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 08/27/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

Hearings:
08/18/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING ADVANCED SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

08/27/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

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Gurto - Burglary:

Docket:
08/20/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 08/27/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

Hearings:
08/20/2021 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/24/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

08/27/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

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  • #175
Friday, August 27th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Murder & burglary) (@ 8:30am ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 41) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17 in PA & extradited (11/7/17) back to OH) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004.
Trial was set to begin on 8/24/21 continued with no further dates.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 6/17/21 reference post #173 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 7/29/21: Motion for trial continuance by defense-granted. And trial prep status conference hearing advanced, but no date as of 8/18/21.
8/18/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/27/21.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial was set to begin on 8/24/21 continued with no further dates.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 7/28/21 reference post #173 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 8/13/21: Motion for continuance of hearing. Trial prep status conference hearing rescheduled on 8/20/21. Trial still on 8/24/21.
8/20/21 Update: Motion for trial continuance by defense-granted. Next status conference hearing on 8/27/21.
 
  • #176
Murder & Burglary:

Docket:
08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 08/31/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 09/15/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 10/26/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 10/29/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:
08/27/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

08/31/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

09/15/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/26/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/29/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE


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  • #177
Tuesday, August 31st:
*Status Conference Hearing (Murder & burglary) (@ 8am ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 41) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17 in PA & extradited (11/7/17) back to OH) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004.
Trial was set to begin on 8/24/21 continued to 10/29/21.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 6/17/21 reference post #173 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 7/29/21: Motion for trial continuance by defense-granted. And trial prep status conference hearing advanced, but no date as of 8/18/21.
8/18/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/27/21. 8/27/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/31/21, and 9/15/21. Trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26 & trial set to begin on 10/29/21.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial was set to begin on 8/24/21 continued to 10/29/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 7/28/21 reference post #173 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

7/28/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 8/18/21. 8/13/21: Motion for continuance of hearing. Trial prep status conference hearing rescheduled on 8/20/21. Trial still on 8/24/21.
8/20/21 Update: Motion for trial continuance by defense-granted. Next status conference hearing on 8/27/21. 8/27/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/31/21, and 9/15/21. Trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26 & trial set to begin on 10/29/21.
 
  • #178
Docket:

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 09/15/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 10/26/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 10/29/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

08/27/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THESE CASES (2017CR555 & 2020CR640) WERE SET FOR STATUS CONFERENCE ON 8-27-21. DEFT APPEARED WHILE IN CUSTODY AND WAS REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL. ALL PARTIES AGREED TO APPEAR VIA ZOOM. THE COURT WAS ADVISED THAT NEGOTIATIONS ARE ONGOING IN BOTH CASES. A STATUS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED ON 8-31-21 AT 9AM. A STATUS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED ON 9-15-21 AT 8AM. THE TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED ON 10-26-21 AT 8AM. JURY TRIALS ARE SET FOR 10-29-21 AT 9AM. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3), SHERIFF DEPT/JAIL,
EDITH JONAS (SERVICE ONLY); ; THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

08/27/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

08/27/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.75

08/27/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 8-30-21)


Hearings:
08/31/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

09/15/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/26/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/29/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

link: Case Details - CourtView Justice Solutions
 
  • #179
Wed., Sept. 15th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Murder & burglary) (@ 8am ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 41) (mom’s BF) charged (10/12/17), arrested (10/25/17 in PA & extradited (11/7/17) back to OH) & arraigned (10/23/18) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 3 counts of murder, 1st degree rape, 2nd degree felonious assault & 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond or surety.
Accused of illegally entering an occupied structure & raping & causing serious harm to a victim in Conneaut on Dec. 18, 2004.
Trial set to begin on 10/29/21.

Court info from 10/25/18 thru 8/18/21 reference post #177 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

8/27/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/31/21, and 9/15/21. Trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26 & trial set to begin on 10/29/21.
8/31/21 Update: Judgment entry re: these cases (both) were set for status conference on 8/27/21. Defendant appeared while in custody & was represented by Counsel. All parties agree to appear via Zoom. The Court was advised that negotiations are ongoing in both cases. A status conference is scheduled on 9/15/21 @ 8am, the trial prep conference is scheduled on 10/26/21 @ 8am. Jury trials are set for 10/29/21 at 9am.
*Kelsie Marie Blankenship (23/now 25) – “mom” – 3/5/21: Plead guilty to 1st degree involuntary manslaughter & 3rd degree child endangerment. Sentenced to 6 years in prison.

*Charged (12/16/20), indicted (12/18/20) & arraigned (12/22/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony aggravated burglary, 1 count of 1st degree felony rape & 1 count of 2nd degree felonious assault. Plead not guilty. Bond $50K cash or surety.
Trial set to begin on 10/29/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 8/20/21 reference post #177 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*

8/27/21 Update: Next status conference hearing on 8/31/21, and 9/15/21. Trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26 & trial set to begin on 10/29/21.
8/31/21 Update: Judgment entry re: these cases (both) were set for status conference on 8/27/21. Defendant appeared while in custody & was represented by Counsel. All parties agree to appear via Zoom. The Court was advised that negotiations are ongoing in both cases. A status conference is scheduled on 9/15/21 @ 8am, the trial prep conference is scheduled on 10/26/21 @ 8am. Jury trials are set for 10/29/21 at 9am.
 
  • #180

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