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

[Niner]

Sorry this is very long - haven't looked in awhile.... and missed a few hearings. Oh well...

Docket:
09/16/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 09/22/2021 Time: 1:00 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

09/22/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 10/01/2021 Time: 12:00 pm
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

09/30/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: PENDING MOTIONS
Date: 10/14/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

09/30/2021 ORDERED THAT JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THESE MATTERS ARE SET FOR A FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE/PLEA DEADLINE ON 10-1-2021 AT 12PM VIA ZOOM. ALL COUNSEL IS HEREBY ORDERED TO ADVISE THE COURT IF A PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENT HAS OR HAS NOT BEEN REACHED IN ONE OR BOTHE CAES NO LATER THAN 1:30PM ON 10-1-2021. 10-1-21 IS THE FINAL PLEA DEADLINE DATE, WHICH AS SCHEDULED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNSEL, AS THE JURY TRIALS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED. AFTER THE 10-1-21 FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE/PLEA DEADLINE, ALL FURTHER HEARING SET BEFORE THE COURT WILL TAKE PLACE WITH ALL COUNSEL REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED.
A PENDING MOTION HEARING IS SET ON 10-14-21 AT 8AM FOR CASE NO 2017CR555, AT WHICH TIME ALL PENDING MOTIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON THE BRIEFS. ANY FURTHER MOTIONS TO BE WITHDRAWN SHALL BE WITHDRAWN NO LATER THAN 10-13-21. TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCES FOR THESE CASES ARE SCHEDULED ON 10-26-21 AT 9AM. JURY TRIALS ARE SET FOR 10-29-21 AT 9AM. SO ORDERED. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3),
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) $4.00

09/30/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $2.00

09/30/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $3.00

09/30/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-1-2021) $1.59

10/04/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: ON 10-1-21 THE COURT RECEIVED COPIES FROM THE PROSECUTOR, OF TWO PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS FOR THE TWO CASES PENDING BEFORE THE COURT INVOLVING THE STATE OF OHIO VS JOSHUA D GURTO. THE PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS HAVING BEEN OFFERED AND DRAFTED BY THE PROSECUTOR, AND ACCEPTED BY THE DEFENSE, WOULD RESOLVE ALL PENDING ISSUES, WITH STIPULATED SENTENCES , AND ARE BEING RECOMMENDED TO THE COURT FOR ACCEPTANCE. COUNSEL FOR THE STATE OF OHIO SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN BRIEF TO THE COURT AS TO WHY THE COURT SHOULD CONSIDER FOR ACCEPTANCE THE PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS AND STIPULATED SENTENCES IN EACH/BOTH OF THESE CASES; SPECIFICALLY IN CASE NUMBER 2017CR555, WHERE A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF THE CHARGES IN THE INDICTMENT HAS BEEN OFFERED TO THE DEFT BY THE STATE OF OHIO. THE STATE OF OHIO'S WRITTEN BRIEF IS DUE NO LATER THAN 10-7-2021, BY THE END OF THE WORK DAY. THIS MATTER AS IT RELATES TO THE COURT'S CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED PLEAS, SHALL BE ADDRESSED AT THE TIME SCHEDULED FOR PENDING MOTIONS HEARING, WHICH WILL OCCUR IN PERSON, ON 10-14-21 AT 8AM., AFTER WHICH THE COURT WILL HEAR ANY ARGUMENT AS IT RELATES TO PENDING MOTIONS. AT THE HEARING ON 10-14-21 AT 8AM., THE STATE OF OHIO SHALL HAVE PRESENT AND AVAILABLE, FAMILY REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE VICTIM IN THE 2017CR555 CASE, AND THE VICTIM/VICTIM REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 2020CR640 CASE, AS WELL AS THE INVESTIGATING OFFICERS FOR BOTH CASES FURTHERMORE, COUNSEL SHALL BE PREPARED TO COMMENCE THE JURY TRIAL IN THESE MATTERS SCHEDULED ON 10-29-21 AT 9AM. A TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE IS SET ON 10-26-21 AT 8AM., WHICH WILL OCCUR IN PERSON. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3), 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) $6.00

10/04/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $3.00

10/04/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $4.50

10/04/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-5-21) $1.59

10/06/2021 MOTION FILED RE MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL & REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL STATUS HEARING FILED WITH CERT OF SERVICE
Attorney: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (COLLEEN M O'TOOLE) $3.00

10/06/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THE STATE OF OHIO'S MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE IS DENIED. THE COURT WILL CONSIDER ANY MOTION BY COUNSEL WHICH REQUESTS TO FILE ITS WRITTEN BRIEFING DUE ON
10-7-2021, CONFIDENTIALLY AND UNDER SEAL. THE COURT WILL FURTHER CONSIDER ANY JOINT MOTION FOR CLOSED HEARING ON 10-14-21, AS IT RELATES TO ANY CONFIDENTIAL/UNDER SEAL BRIEFING. JURY TRIAL IN THESE MATTERS ARE SET FOR
10-29-2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3),
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

10/06/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/06/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.50

10/06/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-7-21) $1.59

10/07/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: HEARING
Date: 10/14/2021 Time: 8:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

10/07/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THE COURT IS IN RECEIPT OF A JOINT MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL & REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL STATUS HEARING FILED OCTOBER 6, 2021, RELATED TO THE PARTIES' PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS. THIS COURT HAS PREVIOUSLY DENIED AND AGAIN DENIES, A REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL STATUS HEARING, AS THESE MATTERS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SET FOR HEARING ON OCTOBER 14, 2021 AT 8:00 A.M. HOWEVER, TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL THE PARTIES IN THESE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND THE DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL, ANY BRIEFINGS RELATED TO THE PARTIES' PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS SHALL BE FILED UNDER SEAL, AND ANY PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO THE PARTIES' PROPOSED PLEA AGREEMENTS WILL BE NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS, THAT WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL THE DISPOSITION OF THESE MATTERS OR FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. AS SUCH, THE PARTIES' JOINT MOTION IS GRANTED, IN PART, CONSISTENT WITH THIS JUDGMENT ENTRY. THE COURT'S JUDGMENT ENTRY OF OCTOBER 4, 2021 REMAINS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. COPIES TO 3-PROS ATTORNEY; 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)
(COPIES AND POSTAGE CHARGED TO CASE 2020CR640) $4.00

10/07/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $2.00

10/14/2021 STENOGRAPHERS BILL FILED STENOGRAPHERS BILL FILED $25.00

10/14/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/14/2021 STENOGRAPHERS BILL FILED STENOGRAPHERS BILL FILED $25.00

10/14/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/19/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THE PROPOSED GLOBAL AGREEMENTS OFFERED BY THE PROSECUTOR, FOR THE STATE OF OHIO, AND ACCEPTED BY THE DEFT, ARE REJECTED BY THE COURT IN THEIR ENTIRETY. A JUDGMENT ENTRY WITH THE COURT'S DETAILED REASONING REJECTING THE PROPOSED GLOBAL PLEA AGREEMENTS HAS BEEN FILED UNDER SEAL ON 10-19-2021, AFTER A CONFIDENTIAL HEARING HELD ON 10-14-2021. THIS MORE DETAILED JUDGMENT ENTRY WILL REMAIN UNDER SEAL AND CONFIDENTIAL, AS SET FORTH IN THE COURT'S ORDER OF 10-7-2021, UNTIL THE DISPOSITION OF THESE MATTERS OR FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. ALL TRIAL PREPARATION MATERIAL INCLUDING WITNESS LISTS, EXHIBIT LISTS, AND COPIES OF MARKED EXHIBITS ARE DUE ON 10-22-2021, PER THE TRIAL MANAGEMENT ORDER IN EACH OF THESE CASES. TRIAL PREPARATION CONFERENCES IN EACH OF THESE CASES ARE SET ON 10-26-2021 AT 8AM. JURY TRIALS ARE SET IN THESE CASES ON 10-29-2021 AT 9AM. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3),
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

10/19/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/19/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.50

10/19/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $19.00

10/19/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $14.25

10/19/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-19-21) $5.28

10/20/2021 MOTION FILED RE MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: OTOOLE, COLLEEN M (053652) $1.00

10/21/2021 MOTION FILED RE MOTION TO CONVEY (DEFENDANT'S NO 46) FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: TARIGHATI, ARIANA E. (0039372)
ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $1.00

10/21/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: IT IS ORDERED THAT THE ASHTABULA CO SHERIFF DEPT SHALL TRANSPORT KELSIE MARIE BLANKENSHIP W106992 FROM THE OHIO REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN TO BE A WITNESS IN THE JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED TO START ON 10-29-21 AT 9AM. SO ORDERED. 2-CC TO SHERIFF DEPT., TSC'S TO PROSECUTOR,
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

10/21/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/21/2021 CERTIFIED COPIES MADE CERTIFIED COPIES MADE $2.00

10/21/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $0.75

10/21/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-21-21) $1.06

10/22/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THE STATE OF OHIO FILED A MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT ON
10-20-2021, REQUESTING THE COURT FOR AN ORDER "PROVIDING FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE HEARING HELD ON 10-14-2021", STATING THAT THIS TRANSCRIPT IS "ESSENTIAL TO THE PREPARATION OF THIS CASE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY SET FOR TRIAL ON 10-29-2021 AD FOR PURPOSES OF APPEAL." DEFENSE COUNSEL IN 2017CR555 FILED A MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT ON 10-21-2021 REQUESTING BOTHE THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC TRANSCRIPTS OF THE HEARING HELD ON 10-14-2021. AS "THESE TRANSCRIPTS ARE NECESSARY FOR COUNSEL TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL" THE STATE OF OHIO'S MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT IS DENIED AS IT RELATES TO THE CONFIDENTIAL HEARING ON 10-14-2021. THE STATE OF OHIO'S MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR TRANSCRIPT IS GRANTED AS IT RELATES TO THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON 10-14-2021, AND SUCH SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE COURT REPORTER. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3),
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) $4.00

10/22/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $2.00

10/22/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.50

10/22/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON $1.29

10/22/2021 NOTICE OF NOTICE OF COVID OUTBREAK & QUARANTINE OF DEFENDANT FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: O'TOOLE, COLLEEN M (053652) $2.00

10/25/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THESE MATTER REMAIN SET FOR TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE ON 10-26-2021 AND JURY TRIAL ON 10-29-2021, UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. IN THE MEANTIME, THE COURT WILL AWAIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE PARTIES AS OUTLINED IN THIS ENTRY, SUPPORTING THE PARTIES' INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE COURT RELATED TO DEFENDANT GURTO, SO THAT THE COURT MAY MOVE FORWARD WITH JUSTICE ACCORDINGLY, AND KEEP ALL PARTICIPANTS SAFE IN THE PROCESS. SO ORDERED. SEE ENTRY FOR FURTHER. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3), 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) $4.00

10/25/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $2.00

10/25/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $3.00

10/25/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-25-2021) $1.59

10/25/2021 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY *FAX* MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE (DEFENDANT'S NO 49) OF 10-29-21 JURY TRIAL FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: SHAUGHNESSY, THOMAS E. (0000047201) THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO JUDGE W/ORDER. $2.00

10/25/2021 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY *FAX* MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE (DEFENDANT'S NO 51) OF 10-26-2021 STATUS HEARING FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: SHAUGHNESSY, THOMAS E. (0000047201)
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO JUDGE W/ORDER. $2.00


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

09/22/2021 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/01/2021 12:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

10/14/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM PENDING MOTIONS SEZON, MARIANNE

10/14/2021 08:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM HEARING 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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[Niner]

Tuesday, October 26th:
*Trial Prep 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 8/27/21 reference post #179 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
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.
9/15/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26/21. 10/4/21 Update: The proposed plea agreements having been offered & drafted by the prosecutor, & accepted by the defense, would resolve all pending issues, with stipulated sentences & are being recommended to the Court for acceptance. 10/7/21: All proposed plea agreements are under seal. 10/19/21: The proposed global agreements offered by the prosecutor, for the State of Ohio & accepted by the defendant are rejected by the Court in their entirety. A judgment entry with the Court's detailed reasoning rejecting the proposed global plea agreements has been filed under seal on 10/19/21. After a confidential hearing held on 10/14/21. Judgement entry will remain under seal & confidential. Per the trial management order in each of these cases. Trial preparation conferences in each of these cases are set on 10/26/21. Jury trials are 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 set to begin on 10/29/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 8/27/21 reference post #179 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
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.
9/15/21 Update: Next trial prep status conference hearing on 10/26/21. See above under murder for more info.

 

[TTF14]

Thanks, Niner. Wish he'd just plead guilty and spare the family a trial .

 

[Niner]

Thanks, Niner. Wish he'd just plead guilty and spare the family a trial .

True! At least Blankenship did...

 

[Niner]

In my post #181 - I just noticed he asked for a continuance for yesterday's hearing & for the trial because of a COVID outbreak & he is in quarantine. Nothing has changed yet on the court site - so I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Niner]

Docket:

10/27/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THE DEFENSE AND THE STATE, AND CONFIRMED THROUGH DOCUMENTATION FROM THE SHERIFF AT THE ASHTABULA CO JAIL, THE DEFT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED ON 10-29-21 IS GRANTED. ON 10-25-21, DEFT THROUGH COUNSEL, FURTHER FILED A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE SET ON 10-26-2021, STATING THAT LEAD COUNSEL THOMAS SHAUGHNESSY BEGAN A FEDERAL JURY TRIAL LASTING 3-4- DAYS. THE DEFT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL PREP CONFERENCE IS GRANTED FOR THE REASON STATED. ON 10-19-2021, THE COURT REJECTED THE PROPOSED GLOBAL PLEA AGREEMENTS PROVIDED BY THE STATE AND DEFENSE, ON THE PRESENT CASE, AND CASE NO 2020CR640. TH IS MATTER WILL BE SET FOR ADDITIONAL DATES, INCLUDING JURY TRIAL BY SEPARATE ENTRY. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3),
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $4.00

10/27/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $2.00

10/27/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $2.50

10/27/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-28-2021)


Hearings - both Continued
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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[Niner]

No change for Murder charge.

for Burglary charge:

Docket:
10/27/2021 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE THE JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED ON 10-29-21 IS GRANTED. ON 10-19-21, THE COURT REJECTED THE PROPOSED GLOBAL AGREEMENTS PROVIDED BY THE STATE AND THE DEFENSE, ON THE PRESENT CASE, AND CASE NO 2017CR555. THIS MATTER WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR ADDITIONAL DATES, INCLUDING JURY TRIAL BY SEPARATE ENTRY. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: PROSECUTOR (3), EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

10/27/2021 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

10/27/2021 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.00

10/27/2021 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 10-27-2021) $0.53

10/28/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 12/03/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

10/28/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: BACK-UP JURY TRIAL
Date: 12/10/2021 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

Hearings:
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-Continued by defendant SEZON, MARIANNE

12/03/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

12/10/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM BACK-UP JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

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[Niner]

Gurto for Burglary charges:

Docket:
11/01/2021 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 11/30/2021 Time: 9:30 am
Judge: SEZON, MARIANNE Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:
11/30/2021 09:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TRIAL PREP STATUS CONFERENCE SEZON, MARIANNE

12/03/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

12/10/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM BACK-UP JURY TRIAL SEZON, MARIANNE

link: http://courts.co.ashtabula.oh.us/es...PbGb142y0fsLfwc*t2Tv016zk9OEbe6H2Envo180ZSomw

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Nov. 30th:
*Trial Prep Status Conference Hearing (Burglary) (@ 9:30am ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 42) (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 10/29/21 continuance granted, no further dates – could be continued due to COVID outbreak & defendant quarantined.
Court info from 10/25/18 thru 10/7/21 reference post #182 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
10/19/21 Update: The proposed global agreements offered by the prosecutor, for the State of Ohio & accepted by the defendant are rejected by the Court in their entirety. A judgment entry with the Court's detailed reasoning rejecting the proposed global plea agreements has been filed under seal on 10/19/21. After a confidential hearing held on 10/14/21. Judgement entry will remain under seal & confidential. Per the trial management order in each of these cases. Trial preparation conferences in each of these cases are set on 10/26/21. Jury trials are set to begin on 10/29/21.
10/22/21: Notice of COVID outbreak & quarantine of defendant filed by attorney Colleen O'Toole. 10/25/21: Judgment entry re: these matters remain set for trial prep conference on 10/26/21 & jury trial on 10/29/21, until further order of the Court. In the meantime, the Court wil await additional documentation from the parties as outlined in this entry supporting the parties' information provided to the court related to defendant Gurto, so that the Court may move forward with justice accordingly & keep all participants safe in the process. So ordered. Motion for continuance filed with certificate of service by Fax. Defendant's motion #49 of trial 10/29/21. Motion for continuance filed (def.'s motion #51) of trial prep hearing of 10/26/21.
10/27/21 Update: Murder: Judge entry re: based upon the information provided from the defense & the State & confirmed thru documentation from the Sheriff at the Ashtabula County jail, the defendant's motion to continue jury trial scheduled on 10/29/21 is granted. On 10/25/21, defendant thru counsel, further filed a motion to continue the trial prep conference set on 10/26/21, stating that lead counsel Thomas Shaughnessy began a Federal jury trial lasting 3 to 4 days. The defendant's motion to continue trial prep hearing is granted for the reason stated. On 10/19/21 the Court rejected the proposed global plea agreements provided by the State & defense, on the present case & case #2020CR640. This matter will be set for additional dates, including jury trial by separate entry. So ordered.
*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 12/3/21. Back up trial on 12/10/21.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 10/7/21 reference post #182 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
10/27/21: Burglary: Defendant's motion to continue trial scheduled on 10/29/21-granted. The court rejected the proposed global agreements provided by the State & the defense on the present case & case #2017CR555. This matter will be scheduled for additional dates, including jury trial by separate entry. 11/1/21 Update: Trial Prep status hearing on 11/30/21. And then trial on 12/3/21 & back-up trial on 12/10/21.

 

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No update on the murder charges.

for burglary charge - no update on docket.

Date/Time Location Type Result Judge
12/03/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL CANCELLED SEZON, MARIANNE

12/10/2021 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM BACK-UP JURY TRIAL CANCELLED SEZON, MARIANNE

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Docket update for murder & burglary:

01/21/2022 JUDGMENT ENTRY RE JUDGMENT ENTRY RE: ALL JUDGES, HAVING REVIEWED THE PLEADINGS HEREIN, HEREBY RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTION. THE COURT WILL ARRANGE FOR AN OUTSEDE JUDGE, AND THE CASE WILL BE HANDLED ON THE DOCKET OF JUDGE MARIANNE SEZON FOR STATISTICAL REPORTING. SO ORDERED. COPIES TO: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER, PROSECUTOR,
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant); ARIANA E. TARIGHATI (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) $2.00

01/21/2022 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD $1.00

01/21/2022 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE $1.00

01/21/2022 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 1-24-24)

link: http://courts.co.ashtabula.oh.us/es...Ey7NchBeasCpZb1Scre7u*MIGBwsP4Ff2M8kwd4Zr1WFw


no new court hearing dates.

 

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Docket:

02/04/2022 ENTRY FROM SUPREME COURT FILED RE: ENTRY FROM SUPREME COURT FILED RE: COLLEEN O'TOOLE, ASHTABULA COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, HAS FILED AN AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO R.C. 2907.03 AND ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5(C) OF THE OHIO CONSTITUTION SEEKING TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE MARIANNE SEZON FROM THE ABOVE REFERENCED CASES (2017CR555 AND 20CR640). JUDGE SEZON HAS VOLUNTARILY RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE MATTERS. THEREFORE, THE AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION IS DISMISSED AS MOOT. THE CASES ARE RETURNED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE ASHTABULA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR RE-ASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER JUDGE OF THAT COURT. IN ADDITION, MS O'TOOLE'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO SEAL IS GRANTED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH S.Ct.Prac.R.3.02(A)(1)(b), IT IS ORDERED THAT THE CLERK OF THIS COURT PLACE THE FOLLOWING FILINGS UNDER SEAL: THE AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION, THE MOTION TO SEAL, THE MOTION TO SUPPLEMENT THE RECORD, JUDGE SEZON'S RESPONSE TO THE AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION, AND THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE 10-14. 2021 HEARING BEFORE JUDGE SEZON.
02/04/2022 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD

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No new hearing date yet...

Docket update:

02/11/2022 ENTRY FROM SUPREME COURT FILED RE: ENTRY FROM SUPREME COURT FILED RE: ON NOVEMBER 23, 2021, ASHTABULA COUNTY PROSECUTOR COLLEEN M O'TOOLE FILED AN AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO R.C. 2701.03 AND ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5(C) OF THE OHIO CONSTITUTION SEEKING TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE MARIANNE SEZON FROM THE REFERENCED CRIMINAL CASES. MS. O'TOOLE'S AFFIDAVIT WAS DISMISSED AS MOOT IN AN ENTRY DATED 1-21-2022. ON JANUARY 25, 2022, MS O'TOOLE'S AFFIDAVIT WAS DISMISSED AS MOOT IN AN ENTRY DATED JANUARY 21, 2022. ON JANUARY 25, 2022, MS. O'TOOLE FILED A MOTION FOR AN ORDER STAYING JUDGE SEZON FROM RECUSING HERSELF FROM THE UNDERLYING CASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE THOMAS HARRIS FROM REQUESTING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A VISITING JUDGE TO PRESIDE OVER THE CASES UNTIL THE CHIEF JUSTICE RULES ON THE AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION. UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION TO STAY, THE MOTION IS DENIED AS MOOT.

02/11/2022 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD

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Oops - missed a hearing...

for murder & burglary charges.

Docket:
02/25/2022 CERTIFICATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGE FROM SUPREME COURT OF OHIO FILED. CERTIFICATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGE FROM SUPREME COURT OF OHIO FILED. THE HONORABLE PATRICIA A COSGROVE, A RETIRED JUDGE OF THE SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, GENERAL DIVISION, IS ASSIGNED EFFECTIVE 2/14/2022 TO PRESIDE IN THE ASHTABULA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON, GENERAL AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, TO HEAR CASE 2017 CR 555, STATE OF OHO VS JOSHUA D GURTO AND TO CONCLUDE ANY PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH SHE PARTICIPATED. $2.00

03/02/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 03/03/2022 Time: 3:00 pm
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

03/03/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 03/18/2022 Time: 1:00 pm
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


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

03/03/2022 03:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM TELEPHONE STATUS CONF. COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

03/18/2022 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

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I'll shorten this up a bit...

Friday, March 18th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Both charges) (@ 1pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 42) (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 10/29/21 continuance granted, no further dates – could be continued due to COVID outbreak & defendant quarantined.
Court info from 10/25/18 thru 10/22/21 reference post #189 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
10/27/21 Update: Murder: Judge entry re: based upon the information provided from the defense & the State & confirmed thru documentation from the Sheriff at the Ashtabula County jail, the defendant's motion to continue jury trial scheduled on 10/29/21 is granted. On 10/25/21, defendant thru counsel, further filed a motion to continue the trial prep conference set on 10/26/21, stating that lead counsel Thomas Shaughnessy began a Federal jury trial lasting 3 to 4 days. The defendant's motion to continue trial prep hearing is granted for the reason stated. On 10/19/21 the Court rejected the proposed global plea agreements provided by the State & defense, on the present case & case #2020CR640. This matter will be set for additional dates, including jury trial by separate entry. So ordered.
11/4/21: Sheriff's return filed showing unsuccessful, Kelsie M. Blankenship not served, returned to court. 12/1/21: Successful subpoena service on: Richard Tessmer, Linda Witt, Dr. Chingleput Rangathan, Stacy Violi, Russell Edelheit, Anthony Emery, Michelle Miller & Randy Poore. 12/27/21: Entry from Supreme Court filed re: (Case #21-AP-155 ) on affidavit of disqualification. The motion to supplement the record is granted & Judge Sezon shall submit a copy of the hearing transcript to this Court & to counsel of record within 7 days of the date of this entry. The transcript shall be submitted under seal pursuant to Sup. Ct. Prac.R.3.02(A)(1)(b).
1/19/22: Judgment Entry re: The undersigned Judge voluntarily recuses herself from further proceedings in these matters. The Administrative Judge shall assign these cases to another Judge of the general division, Court of Common Pleas. Copies to Judge Harris; court admin; pros attorney; Thomas E. Shaughnessy & Ariana E. Tarighati attorneys on behalf of Gurto.
1/21/22: Judgement entry re: All judges, having reviewed the pleadings, hereby recuse themselves from further participation in this action. The Court will arrange for an outside Judge & the case will be handled on the docket of Judge Marianne Sezon for statistical reporting. 2/4/22 Update: Both cases: Entry from Supreme Court filed re Colleen O'Toole, Ashtabula County prosecutor has filed an affidavit pursuant to R.C. 2907.03 & Article IV, Sec. 5(C) of the Ohio constitution seeking to disqualify Judge Marianne Sezon from the above reference cases. Judge Sezon has voluntarily recused herself from the matters. Therefore, the affidavit of disqualification is dismissed as moot. The cases are returned to the Admin. Judge of the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas for re-assignment to another Judge. In addition, Ms. O'Toole's unopposed Motion to Seal-granted.
2/11/22: Entry from Supreme Court filed re On 11/23/21 Ashtabula County prosecutor O'Toole filed affidavit to disqualify Judge Sezon, which was dismissed as moot. On 1/25/22 Ms. O'Toole filed a motion for an order staying Judge Sezon from recusing herself from the cases & administrative Judge Thomas Harris from requesting the assignment of a visiting Judge to preside over the cases until the Chief Justice rules on the affidavit of disqualification. Upon consideration of the Motion to Stay, the motion is denied as moot.
2/25/22: Murder: Certificate of assignment of Judge from Supreme Court of Ohio filed. The Honorable Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Judge of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas is assigned effective 2/14/22 to preside in this case. 3/2/22 Update; Telephone status conference hearing was held on 3/3/22. Next status conference hearing on 3/18/22 @ 1pm.
*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 12/3/21. Back up trial on 12/10/21. (@ 9a) Both were cancelled, no further dates.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 10/7/21 reference post #189 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
10/27/21: Burglary: Defendant's motion to continue trial scheduled on 10/29/21-granted. The court rejected the proposed global agreements provided by the State & the defense on the present case & case #2017CR555. This matter will be scheduled for additional dates, including jury trial by separate entry. 11/1/21 Update: Trial Prep status hearing on 11/30/21 was cancelled. And then trial on 12/3/21 & back-up trial on 12/10/21.
11/8/21: 8 subpoenas served. 12/1/21: 8 subpoenas served. 12/3/21 Update: Trial was to start on 12/3/21 & back up trial date of 12/10/21 both were cancelled. 12/27/21: Entry from Supreme Court filed re: Case #21-AP-155 on affidavit of disqualification. The motion to supplement the record is granted & Judge Sezon shall submit a copy of the hearing transcript to this Court & to Counsel of record within 7 days of the date of this entry. The transcript shall be submitted under seal pursuant to Sup.Ct.Prac.R.3.02(A)(1)(b).
1/21/22: Judgement entry re: All judges, having reviewed the pleadings, hereby recuse themselves from further participation in this action. The Court will arrange for an outside Judge & the case will be handled on the docket of Judge Marianne Sezon for statistical reporting. See above.
2/25/22: Burglary: Certificate of assignment of Judge from Supreme Court of Ohio filed. The Honorable Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Judge of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas is assigned effective 2/14/22 to preside in this case. 3/2/22 Update; Telephone status conference hearing was held on 3/3/22. Next status conference hearing on 3/18/22 @ 1pm.

 

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Docket update:

Docket Information
Date Description Docket Text
03/21/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 05/16/2022 Time: 8:30 am
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

03/21/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 04/14/2022 Time: 11:30 am
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

03/21/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Date: 04/14/2022 Time: 1:00 pm
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:

Events
Date/Time Location Type Result Event Judge
03/18/2022 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

04/14/2022 11:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

04/14/2022 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM SCHEDULING CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

05/16/2022 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

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Thursday, April 14th:
*Status Conference Hearing (Both charges) (@11:30am ET) & Scheduling Conference hearing (murder) (@ 1pm ET) – OH – Sereniti Jazzlynn-Sky Blankenship-Sutley (13 mos.) (Oct. 17, 2017, Conneaut) – for *Joshua Dale Gurto (37/now 42) (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 10/29/21 continuance granted & continued on 5/16/22.
Court info from 10/25/18 thru 2/11/22 reference post #195 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
2/25/22: Murder: Certificate of assignment of Judge from Supreme Court of Ohio filed. The Honorable Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Judge of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas is assigned effective 2/14/22 to preside in this case. 3/2/22 Update: Telephone status conference hearing was held on 3/3/22. Next status conference hearing on 3/18/22 @ 1pm.
3/18/22 Update: Motion filed re "fax" motion to intervene pursuant to Marsy's Law by attorney Sean Martin. Martin on behalf of Bobbie Blankenship (other interested party) & copy to Judge Sezon's office. Trial has been set to begin on 5/16/22. Next status conference hearing @ 11:30am & scheduling conference @ 1pm on 4/14/22.
*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 12/3/21 continued to 5/16/22.
Court info from 12/17/20 thru 2/25/22 reference post #195 here:
OH - Sereniti Sutley, 13 mos, raped & murdered, Conneaut, 7 Oct 2017 *Arrest*
3/2/22 Update: Burglary: Telephone status conference hearing was held on 3/3/22. Next status conference hearing on 3/18/22. 3/18/22 Update: Trial has been set to begin on 5/16/22. Next status conference hearing @ 11:30am on 4/14/22.

 

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Oh geez... another continuance.....

for Murder:
Docket:

04/01/2022 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY *FAX* MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF 5-16-22 JURY TRIAL FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY
Attorney: SHAUGHNESSY, THOMAS E. (0000047201)
THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA D GURTO (Defendant) COPY TO WENDY STAINFIELD.


No hearing date updates, just has trial on 5/16/22, but since there is a motion for continuance - I won't post that.

link: http://courts.co.ashtabula.oh.us/es...AH4-pe*OOu*fZqo-1IPLmaii8UHbRkITgxrg1*iunAWwg


Burglary:

No docket update - I'll check it again in a few days. Not too sure IF the burglary charge will still have trial on 5/16/22 since all the other hearings the charges were on the same days.


Hearings:
04/14/2022 11:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

05/16/2022 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

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No docket update for murder. And trial date is the only next date.

Docket update - Burglary - and only trial date is next date on this one too.

03/21/2022 ORDERED THAT AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER FILED. IN THE ZOOM MEETING ON MARCH 18, 2022, THIS COURT ADVISED THE ATTORNEYS IN BOTH CASES TO BE PREPARED TO TRY THEIR RESPECTIVE CASES ON THE BELOW AGREED UPON DATE. THE STATE OF OHIO HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT WHICH CASE WILL PROCEED TO TRIAL FIRST AND SHALL FILE A NOTICE OF ITS ELECTION NO LATER THAN MARCH 25, 2022.
JURY TRIAL: 05/16/2022 AT 8:30AM
DEADLINE: 04/25/2022, PARTIES SHALL EXCHANGE A LIST OF WITNESSES AND TRIAL EXHIBITS
DEADLINE: 04/25/2022, SUBMISSION OF AGREED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (ELECTRONICALLY) TO THE COURT & FILING OF ANY MOTIONS IN LIMINE
ZOOM STATUS CONFERENCE: 04/14/2022 AT 11:30AM
ADDITIONAL THE COURT IS ALSO SCHEDULING A ZOOM STATUS CONFERENCE FOR APRIL 14, 2022 AT 1:00PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING A TRIAL DATE IN THE SECOND CASE. COPIES TO 2-PROS ATTORNEY; THOMAS E. SHAUGHNESSY (SERVICE ONLY); ARIANNA TARIGHATI (SERVICE ONLY); ; EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant) $6.00

03/21/2022 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD

03/21/2022 COPIES MADE COPIES MADE

03/21/2022 POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON POSTAGE COSTS (MAILED ON 03/23/2022)

03/23/2022 MOTION ENTRY & CERTIFICATE FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES $ APPROVED IN SUM OF $ ORIG & COPY TO COMM MOTION ENTRY & CERTIFICATE FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES $2,021.00 APPROVED IN SUM OF $2,021.00 ORIG & COPY TO COMM
EDITH M JONAS (Attorney) on behalf of JOSHUA DALE GURTO (Defendant)

03/23/2022 COMPLETE RECORD COMPLETE RECORD

03/24/2022 NOTICE OF NOTICE OF ELECTION FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY PROS ATTY

04/21/2022 PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO PROS ATTY FOR SERVICE ON PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO PROS ATTY FOR SERVICE ON

04/21/2022 PRECIPE FILED. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO ATTORNEY Issue Date: 04/21/2022
Service: Subpoena
Method: COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Cost Per: $
EMERY, ANTHONY W
434 SOUTH AMBOY ROAD
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Tracking No: A000022543

POORE, RANDY J
395 BEAVER STREET
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Tracking No: A000022544

RANGATHAN, DR CHINGLEPUT
18301 BUCCANEER DRIVE
NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133
Tracking No: A000022545

WITT, LINDA K
246 JOHN AVENUE
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Tracking No: A000022546

LEWIS, MARTIN
OHIO BCI & I
4055 HIGHLANDER PKWY
RICHFIELD, OH 44286
Tracking No: A000022547

EDELHEIT, RUSSELL
OHIO BCI & I
4055 HIGHLANDER PKWY
RICHFIELD, OH 44286
Tracking No: A000022548

MILLER, MICHELLE SNYDER
OHIO BCI & I
4055 HIGHLANDER PKWY
RICHFIELD, OH 44286
Tracking No: A000022549

VIOLI, STACY L
OHIO BCI & I
4055 HIGHLANDER PKWY
RICHFIELD, OH 44286
Tracking No: A000022550

TESSMER, RICHARD L
600 BUFFALO STREET
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Tracking No: A000022551

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : EMERY, ANTHONY W
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022543 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : WITT, LINDA K
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022546 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : LEWIS, MARTIN
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022547 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : EDELHEIT, RUSSELL
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022548 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : POORE, RANDY J
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022544 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : MILLER, MICHELLE SNYDER
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022549 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : VIOLI, STACY L
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022550 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : TESSMER, RICHARD L
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022551 $1.00

04/22/2022 SUCCESSFUL SERVICE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Method : COMMON PLEAS-Attorney to Serve
Issued : 04/21/2022
Service : Subpoena
Served : 04/22/2022
Return : 04/22/2022
On : RANGATHAN, DR CHINGLEPUT
Signed By :
Reason : COMMON PLEAS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
Comment : MATRIX NOTIFICATIONS AND EMAIL BY SARAH LOWE
Tracking #: A000022545

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[Niner]

Okay - the court site finally updated the murder case. Looks like the burglary charge still has trial on Monday, 5/16, but the murder charge had the trial date moved. See below.

Burglary:

No Docket update.

Hearings:
Date/Time Location Type Result Event Judge
04/14/2022 11:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

05/16/2022 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

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Murder:

Docket Information
Date Description Docket Text

05/13/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
The following event: JURY TRIAL scheduled for 05/16/2022 at 8:30 am has been rescheduled as follows:
Event: JURY TRIAL
Date: 10/03/2022 Time: 9:00 am
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

05/13/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: FINAL PRETRIAL
Date: 09/23/2022 Time: 11:30 am
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM

05/13/2022 HEARING SCHEDULED HEARING SCHEDULED
Event: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: 07/22/2022 Time: 11:30 am
Judge: COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN Location: JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM


Hearings:
Date/Time Location Type Result Event Judge
04/14/2022 01:00 PM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM SCHEDULING CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

05/16/2022 08:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL RESCHEDULED COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

07/22/2022 11:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM STATUS CONFERENCE COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

09/23/2022 11:30 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM FINAL PRETRIAL COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

10/03/2022 09:00 AM JUDGE SEZON'S COURTROOM JURY TRIAL COSGROVE, HONORABLE PATRICIA ANN

link: Date/Time Location Type Result Event Judge