GUILTY OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*

[Canader357]

After All The Support And Factual Sharing From You And Everyone Else Here, You're More Than Welcome. And Thankyou All For Keeping Up On Her Story, You're All Amazing.

 

[Canader357]

After All The Support And Factual Sharing From You And Everyone Else Here, You're More Than Welcome. And Thankyou All For Keeping Up On Her Story, You're All Amazing.

 

[PommyMommy]

After All The Support And Factual Sharing From You And Everyone Else Here, You're More Than Welcome. And Thankyou All For Keeping Up On Her Story, You're All Amazing.

Aw, you're welcome.

 

[Zenla Zylstra]

Local paper The News Register reports that we are 12 to 18 months out before trial:

Wolfe double-murder trial at least a year away

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 3rd:
*Motions Hearing (@ 3:45pm PT) - OR – Karissa Alyn Fretwell (25) & William “Billy” Alan Fretwell II (3) (last seen May 13, 2019, reported missing May 17, 2019, Salem; found June 15, 2019 approx. 10 miles west from Yamhill on Weyerhauser property off Turner Creek Rd. LE believe they were dead on May 16, 2019) – *Michael John Wolfe (52) “father of Billy” – sought for questioning since 5/23/19, arrested (5/24/19), charged (5/28/19), originally indicted (6/6/19) & arraigned (6/21/19) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 1 count 1st degree murder/constituting domestic violence & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. Indictment amended (10/25/19) to 1 count of aggravated murder (for Billy), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 12/23/19 reference post #109 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, Toddler, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
12/27/19 Update: Judge takes motion to dismiss count 1 under advisement. Next status hearing on 2/10/20. 2/7/20: Judge Easterday denied the motion to dismiss the Aggravated Murder charge. 2/10/20: DA to respond to defendant's motion to dismiss by Feb 21. Defense to reply by Feb 27. Defense said they would be ready to go to trial in 12 to 18 months. Hearing on motion to dismiss set for Mar 3, 2020.

 

[Gardenista]

Court rules no death penalty for man accused of killing Karissa Fretwell, toddler son

 

[PommyMommy]

Court rules no death penalty for man accused of killing Karissa Fretwell, toddler son

From the article:

Berry said Tuesday he has contacted the Oregon Department of Justice to appeal Easterday's ruling. If the appeal goes to the Oregon Supreme Court, it could delay the criminal case.

Wolfe's next hearing is scheduled for May 4 at 2:30 p.m.

 

[evilwise]

I can't really imagine how this isn't a capital case other than the exertion of influence. I have seen too many cases recently where men have been confident that "good old boys" can protect them from prosecution in crimes against children. I think there's a need for these loose organizations to make it more clear that is not to be the case.

 

[csellards79]

Ugh I feel sick.
If I read the article correctly, he is still eligible if found guilty of aggravated murder of Billy?

Otherwise, it also says a life sentence could mean eligibility of parole after 30 years. Granted, he’d be elderly but I would be so disgusted if he ever had freedom again after taking Billy’s and Karissa’s lives.

It’s not lost on me that MW also has children that are losing a father and I feel bad for them as well.

I’m just so very sad. And I’ve been following Gannon’s case. Seeing those charges unfold yesterday and the confirmation that they believe Gannon is gone brought all these feelings to the surface again.

 

[PommyMommy]

Re-posting

New Oregon Death Penalty Rules Affect Old Cases, DOJ Finds
[...]

Aggravated murder is the only capital crime on the books in Oregon. Rather than seeking to do away with the death penalty entirely, which would require a public vote, death penalty opponents in the Legislature took a more novel approach this year: changing the definition of aggravated murder.

Once the law kicks in on Sept. 29, only terrorist acts that kill at least two people; premeditated murders of children under 14 years old or law enforcement; and killings in prison by convicted murderers will qualify for the death penalty. Moving forward, many crimes that currently qualify as aggravated murder will be considered murder in the first degree, not punishable by death.

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

Ugh I feel sick.
If I read the article correctly, he is still eligible if found guilty of aggravated murder of Billy?

Otherwise, it also says a life sentence could mean eligibility of parole after 30 years. Granted, he’d be elderly but I would be so disgusted if he ever had freedom again after taking Billy’s and Karissa’s lives.

It’s not lost on me that MW also has children that are losing a father and I feel bad for them as well.

I’m just so very sad. And I’ve been following Gannon’s case. Seeing those charges unfold yesterday and the confirmation that they believe Gannon is gone brought all these feelings to the surface again.

I know what you mean. It's horribly sad, disappointing, and maddening. MOO

Court rules no death penalty for man accused of killing Karissa Fretwell, toddler son
The lone aggravated murder charge against Michael John Wolfe was dismissed by Judge Cynthia Easterday after his attorneys argued over the constitutionality of the charge.

 

[M Halibut]

My understanding was MW’s attorneys argued that because he wasn’t likely to pose a threat of further violence, however nebulous that concept is, he had some kind of disqualification under the new 1013 rule which retroactively applies to all potential death penalty cases. Prosecutor is appealing the ruling, but that’s also likely to delay trial.

 

[Niner]

03/02/2020 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 3:45 PM
Result: Held
Parties Present:
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J

03/02/2020 Order
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L

03/02/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment: motion to dismiss count 1 is granted-set 6 week tl12

05/04/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 2:30 PM


link: OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search

 

[Canader357]

Aggravated murder charge dismissed against Michael Wolfe

( Sent from KOIN )
I Just Got This Notification.

 

[Oregonmama]

Unbelievable BS ruling.... K and her son deserve better justice

 

[HayLouise]

Another link - Michael Wolfe no longer charged with aggravated murder in son's death

 

[Niner]

Court site update - we have a trial date.

03/20/2020 Order - Dismissal
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
04/14/2020 Notice
Comment: Records request

04/14/2020 Notice - Appeal
Comment: Expedited - Supreme Court

04/15/2020 Notice
Comment: Assigned to Weber Reporting

04/17/2020 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 3:30 PM
Cancel Reason: Withdrawn
Comment: to compel-60 minutes

05/04/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 2:30 PM

04/05/2021 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: all day

04/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: 3 weeks

link: OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search

 

[Niner]

05/01/2020 Notice
Comment: Appointing Counsel in the Supreme Court

05/04/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 2:30 PM


link: OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search

Anyone know "what" the bold means? Is it - Wolfe was appointed (new) counsel? TIA!

 

[Niner]

Still showing this on the court site for today...

Monday, May 4th:
*Status Check Hearing (@ 2:30pm PT) - OR – Karissa Alyn Fretwell (25) & William “Billy” Alan Fretwell II (3) (last seen May 13, 2019, reported missing May 17, 2019, Salem; found June 15, 2019 approx. 10 miles west from Yamhill on Weyerhauser property off Turner Creek Rd. LE believe they were dead on May 16, 2019) – *Michael John Wolfe (52) “father of Billy” – sought for questioning since 5/23/19, arrested (5/24/19), charged (5/28/19), originally indicted (6/6/19) & arraigned (6/21/19) with 2 counts of aggravated murder, 1 count 1st degree murder/constituting domestic violence & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. Indictment amended (10/25/19) to 1 count of aggravated murder (for Billy) being dismissed (on 3/20/20), but charged with 1 count of aggravated murder, 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 4/6/21 (3 weeks)
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 12/23/19 reference post #109 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, Toddler, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
12/27/19 Update: Defendant was allowed to wear street clothes. Judge takes motion to dismiss count 1 under advisement. Next status hearing on 2/10/20. 2/7/20: Judge Easterday denied the motion to dismiss the Aggravated Murder charge. 2/10/20: DA to respond to defendant's motion to dismiss by Feb 21. Defense to reply by Feb 27. Defense said they would be ready to go to trial in 12 to 18 months. Hearing on motion to dismiss set for Mar 3, 2020.
3/20/20 Update: Judge dismissed Count 1: aggravated murder (Billy), as court rules no death penalty. Next Status Check hearing on 5/4. Motions hearing on 4/5/21 which will take all day & trial set for 4/6/21 scheduled for 3 weeks. 5/1/20: Appointed Counsel in the Supreme Court.

 

[Niner]

05/04/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 2:30 PM
Result: Held
Comment: use conference line #1
Parties Present:
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN

05/04/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment: Attorney Lynch, Attorney Winter, Attorney Sweeney, Attorney Gentry appeared by phone. Set two day Motion hearing - Motions due 8/20/2020 - Responses to Motions due 9/10/2020, Reply due 9/24/2020. Set Status Check in July

05/04/2020 Receipt - Exhibit

05/04/2020 Order
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Comment: Scheduling

07/27/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 10:30 AM

10/08/2020 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: Two Days

04/05/2021 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: all day

04/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer: Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: 3 weeks


link: OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search