OK - Bonnie Beth Lilly, 3, dies from cancerous 17-pound tumor, Comanche County, 3 Jan 2019 *Arrest*

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Monday, February 12th:
*Jury Selection continues (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial set to begin on 2/13/24.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 8/28/23 reference post #232 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-12
12/11/23 Update: Court Order/Judge Walker. Comes on for pretrial hearing. Trial is set on 2/13/24 @ 9am. In the event this case fails to be tried defendant ordered to appear on 3/11/24 @ 8am for felony sounding hearing of April/May 2024 Docket. Next Jury Trial issue hearing on 1/22/24 @ 9am. Guessing he did not plead guilty as trial date is set.
1/19/24 Update: Motion to endorse additional witnesses/Order by Judge Walker. Dr. Lisa Bartonn, Audria Carroll, DHS, Dr. David Darrigan, H.L., W.L. & Dr. William H. Meyer. Subpoena out of County issued via email/State for Dr. Lisa Barton. Subpoena issued /State-Sheriff re Audria Carroll, DHS. Subpoena out of County issues via email/State re David Darrigan. Subpoena out of County issued via certified mail/State re H.L.C/O Andrew Lilly & W.L. C/O Holly Lilly. Subpoena out of County issued via email/State re Dr. William Meyer.
1/22/24 Update: State's Motion for witness to be presented via video testimony. State's response to Discovery. Amended information added Count 2-Child abuse. 1/23/24 Update: Subpoena served on Chad Kenyon & Audria Carroll.
1/22/24 Update: The fourth & final week of jury selection continues on 2/12/24.
Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency. No update as of 1/25/24
 
Tuesday, February 13th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial set to begin on 2/13/24.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 8/28/23 reference post #241 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/12/24 Update: Trial set to begin on 2/13/24.
Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency. No update 1/25
 
Not finding any updates/articles for this case. @PayrollNerd - anything new in the court site? Trial still on?

Wednesday, February 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial began on 2/13/24.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 1/22/24 reference post #242 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/13/24 Tuesday: Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/14/24.
*Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency.
 
Thursday, February 15th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial set to begin on 2/13/24.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 1/22/24 reference post #242 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/6/24 Update: Affidavit of witness attendance & State's witness Fund claim.
2/13/24 Update: Jury List.
2/13/24 Tuesday: Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/14/24.
2/14/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/15/24.
*Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency.
 
Friday, February 16th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial began on 2/13/24.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 1/22/24 & Trial Days 1-2 (2/13-2/14/24) reference post #245 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/15/24 Thursday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 2/16/24.
Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency.
 
Finally an article on this case.

bnnbreaking.com

The Lilly Trial: A Tragic Tale of Neglect and Alternative Choices

Henry and Bonnie Lilly face trial for the death of their 3-year-old daughter, sparking debate on parental responsibility and alternative treatments.
bnnbreaking.com bnnbreaking.com

Feb. 15, 2024
In the heart of Comanche County, a courtroom becomes the stage for a harrowing narrative as Henry Clarence Lilly III and Bonnie Beth Mills Lilly face accusations that pierce through the veneer of parental care and protection. Charged with first-degree manslaughter and child abuse, the couple stands trial for the death of their 3-year-old daughter in January 2019, a tragedy underscored by a 17-pound tumor that was left untreated. As the proceedings of Henry's trial unfold, starting on February 13, 2023, the testimony heard on February 14, from one of the victim's siblings, casts a long shadow over the family's choices and lifestyle.
[.....]
The couple's aversion to conventional medical treatment, opting instead for alternative remedies, has become a focal point in the trial. The choice to forego professional medical intervention for their daughter's rhabdomyosarcoma not only highlights the dire consequences of such decisions but also raises questions about the responsibility and duty of care owed by parents to their children. As the trial progresses, the implications of the couple's actions and their impact on the well-being of their children come under scrutiny, shedding light on the tragic outcome of their alternative choices.
 
and another one -but can not read the whole article - need subscription.

www.swoknews.com

Father testifies in trial of death of his 3-year-old daughter

LAWTON, OK — On trial for allegations he caused the 2019 death of his 3-year-old daughter, “Baby Beth,” through negligence, Henry Clarence Lilly III took the stand in his own
www.swoknews.com www.swoknews.com
Feb. 15, 2024

So that must mean the State already rested & defense is presenting their case.
 
thechronicle.news

Boys testify to life on road, neglect that led to death of ‘Baby Beth’

Wednesday’s testimony in the trial of a father accused of, along with his wife, allowing their 3-year-old daughter to die
thechronicle.news thechronicle.news

Now 19, Henry “Buddy” Lilly testified that most of the time, he, his five brothers and sisters and parents were traveling across the country in a “cramped” RV for about two years.

William Lilly, now 14, testified they didn’t live a “normal” life. He said he was used to eating no more than once a day during that time. His brother, Buddy, said after their mother went into an “asylum” in 2016, she was basically in a “vegetative state.” It was up to him and sister, Esther, to watch out for the younger siblings. The father was rarely part of it.

On the day she died, “Baby Beth” was in a diaper under blankets in a stroller. At one point, Buddy said, her lips turned blue and the mother put her on the bed to allow her more room to move and circulate her blood; the father was in his office. Then her breathing became difficult. Buddy said he called 911 but hung up when his mother told him to and she began using oil, herbs and even cayenne pepper on the girl.
 
District Attorney Kyle Cabelka said during his closing arguments that experts in that form of cancer testified “Baby Beth” had a very good chance of survival if Lilly and his wife, Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly, 46, had followed a pediatrician’s advice for them to take her for testing at a pediatric hospital following a doctor’s visit the day after Thanksgiving in 2018. The mother is slated for trial for the same charges during the April/May jury trial docket.

Cabelka said it was a difficult case for everyone involved, including the jury. He noted that images of the little girl’s dead body will haunt all who saw them for far longer than the proposed sentence for Lilly.

“I am very happy with the outcome and appreciate the hard work of the jury,” he said. “We are halfway there in getting justice for ‘Baby Beth.’”
thechronicle.news

Jury finds father guilty for role in 2019 death of ‘Baby Beth’

The father of a 3-year-old girl called “Baby Beth” was held accountable by a Comanche County jury of seven women
thechronicle.news thechronicle.news
 
imstilla.grandma said:
District Attorney Kyle Cabelka said during his closing arguments that experts in that form of cancer testified “Baby Beth” had a very good chance of survival if Lilly and his wife, Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly, 46, had followed a pediatrician’s advice for them to take her for testing at a pediatric hospital following a doctor’s visit the day after Thanksgiving in 2018. The mother is slated for trial for the same charges during the April/May jury trial docket.

Cabelka said it was a difficult case for everyone involved, including the jury. He noted that images of the little girl’s dead body will haunt all who saw them for far longer than the proposed sentence for Lilly.

“I am very happy with the outcome and appreciate the hard work of the jury,” he said. “We are halfway there in getting justice for ‘Baby Beth.’”
thechronicle.news

Jury finds father guilty for role in 2019 death of ‘Baby Beth’

The father of a 3-year-old girl called “Baby Beth” was held accountable by a Comanche County jury of seven women
thechronicle.news thechronicle.news
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from article:
Following a pre-sentence investigation, Lilly will be formally sentenced at 9 a.m. April 12.
 
Update!

Friday, Feb. 16th:
*Trial continues (Day 4)-VERDICT! (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial began on 2/13/24. State rested their case on 2/14/24 & defense rested their case on 2/15/24. Jury started deliberations on 2/16/24. Verdict: Guilty of all charges.
Comanche County District Judge Jay Walker. DA Kyle Cabelka. Defense attorney David McKenzie.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 1/22/24 & Trial Day 1 (2/13/24) reference post #245 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/14/24 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: Emergency room Dr. David Darrigan Henry “Buddy” Llly, son of Lilly. William Lilly, son of Lilly. Comanche County Sheriff’s Detective Chad Kenyon. Trial continued on Thursday, 2/15/24. The State have rested their case.
For more info see posts #247 & 250 (articles) here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/15/24 Thursday, Trial Day 3: Defense witness: Henry Lilly. No other info available. Defense rested their case.Trial continues on Friday, 2/16/24.
2/16/24 Friday, Trial Day 4: J District Attorney Kyle Cabelka & defense attorney David Autry gave closing arguments. Jury went to deliberations. It took the jury around two hours Friday to find Lilly guilty of felony counts of first-degree manslaughter & child abuse in Comanche County District Judge Jay Walker’s courtroom. The jury recommended he serve five years in prison for the manslaughter count & another 13 years for a charge of child abuse. Following a pre-sentence investigation, Lilly will be formally sentenced at 9 am on 4/12/24.
For more info see posts #249 & 252 (articles) here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency. Bonnie Lilly is scheduled for the April/May jury trial docket for the same charge as her husband. No update 2/15
 
The couple's aversion to conventional medical treatment, opting instead for alternative remedies, has become a focal point in the trial. The choice to forego professional medical intervention for their daughter's rhabdomyosarcoma not only highlights the dire consequences of such decisions but also raises questions about the responsibility and duty of care owed by parents to their children. As the trial progresses, the implications of the couple's actions and their impact on the well-being of their children come under scrutiny, shedding light on the tragic outcome of their alternative choices.

The trial of Henry Clarence Lilly III and Bonnie Beth Mills Lilly is not just a legal proceeding; it's a societal litmus test that questions the boundaries of parental rights, the obligations towards children's welfare, and the intersection of personal beliefs with public health mandates. As the couple's cases are being tried separately, with Henry's trial having commenced, the testimony of their sons adds a critical dimension to understanding the full scope of the tragedy. The legal system now faces the task of dissecting these complexities, ensuring justice for the young victim while navigating the delicate balance between individual freedoms and societal expectations
bnnbreaking.com

The Lilly Trial: A Tragic Tale of Neglect and Alternative Choices

Henry and Bonnie Lilly face trial for the death of their 3-year-old daughter, sparking debate on parental responsibility and alternative treatments.
bnnbreaking.com bnnbreaking.com
 
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer of soft tissue (such as muscle), connective tissue (such as tendon or cartilage), or bone that effects between 250 to 350 people a year worldwide. Symptoms include: a persistent lump or swelling in parts of the body; bulging of the eye or a swollen eyelid, headache and nausea, trouble urinating or having bowel movements, blood in the urine, and bleeding from the nose, throat, vagina or rectum.

Now 19, Henry “Buddy” Lilly testified that most of the time, he, his five brothers and sisters and parents were traveling across the country in a “cramped” RV for about two years.

Henry Lilly III worked as a computer engineer for Comcast. He worked in a back “office” room in the vehicle for eight hours a day while the mother and children stayed in the front portion of the vehicle, according to Buddy.

William Lilly, now 14, testified they didn’t live a “normal” life. He said he was used to eating no more than once a day during that time. His brother, Buddy, said after their mother went into an “asylum” in 2016, she was basically in a “vegetative state.” It was up to him and sister, Esther, to watch out for the younger siblings. The father was rarely part of it.

“For lack of a better word, he was somewhat absent,” he said, adding Henry Lilly III was “devoted” to work, travel and sleep when he could. The mother had returned from the asylum with a blank look in her eyes, he said, and spent a lot of time alone in the bedroom: “She was just not ‘there.’”
thechronicle.news

Boys testify to life on road, neglect that led to death of ‘Baby Beth’

Wednesday’s testimony in the trial of a father accused of, along with his wife, allowing their 3-year-old daughter to die
thechronicle.news thechronicle.news
 
Friday, April 12th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am CT) – OK – Bonnie Beth Lilly (3 yrs) (Jan. 3, 2018, Lawton; had 17 lb. tumor/cancer) - *Henry Clarence Lilly III (49/now 55) arrested (1/4/18), charged (1/7/18) & arraigned (12/2/19) with 1st degree manslaughter & not providing medical care to child. Amended charge added (1/22/24) with child abuse. Plead not guilty. $60K bond each. Bonded out on 1/10/19. Bond forfeiture (9/27/22) went on the lam. Bond reset to $1M (10/14/22).
Trial began on 2/13/24. State rested their case on 2/14/24 & defense rested their case on 2/15/24. Jury started deliberations on 2/16/24. Verdict: Guilty of all charges. Sentencing hearing on 4/12/24.
Comanche County District Judge Jay Walker. DA Kyle Cabelka. Defense attorney David McKenzie.
Court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 1/22/24 & Trial Day 1-3 (2/15/24) reference post #254 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...anche-county-3-jan-2019-arrest.412241/page-13
2/16/24 Friday, Trial Day 4: J District Attorney Kyle Cabelka & defense attorney David Autry gave closing arguments. Jury went to deliberations. It took the jury around two hours Friday to find Lilly guilty of felony counts of first-degree manslaughter & child abuse in Comanche County District Judge Jay Walker’s courtroom. The jury recommended he serve five years in prison for the manslaughter count & another 13 years for a charge of child abuse. Following a pre-sentence investigation, Lilly will be formally sentenced at 9 am on 4/12/24. Remanded to the custody of CCDC without bond.
Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly (42/now 48) - Trial was set to begin on 9/25/23, but trial was vacated/continued due to pending competency. Bonnie Lilly is scheduled for the April/May jury trial docket for the same charge as her husband. No update as of 4/12/24.
 
Well I tried searching for what his sentence was - but nothing coming up.

@PayrollNerd - when you get a chance - does the court site have anything on his sentencing? Did he get 4 years? That is what old articles said he might get. TIA! :)
 
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