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GUILTY OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
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Bad news.
There is a flurry of activity on the Oregon Courts website.
Judge Wiles is now scheduled to preside over the trial.
19CR34514 | State of Oregon vs Michael John Wolfe
Case Number
19CR34514
Court
Yamhill
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
File Date
05/28/2019
Case Type
Offense Felony
Case Status
Appeal
Party
Plaintiff
State of Oregon
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Wolfe, Michael John
DOB
XX/XX/1967
Active Attorneys
Attorney
GENTRY, DIANNA J
Retained
Lead Attorney
SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
Court Appointed
Charge
Charges
Wolfe, Michael John
Description Statute Level Date
1 Aggravated Murder 163.095 Felony Unclassified Life-Death 05/13/2019
2 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
3 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
4 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
5 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
6 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
7 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
Disposition Events
03/20/2020 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
1
Aggravated Murder
Dismissed
Events and Hearings
There is a flurry of activity on the Oregon Courts website.
Judge Wiles is now scheduled to preside over the trial.
19CR34514 | State of Oregon vs Michael John Wolfe
Case Number
19CR34514
Court
Yamhill
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
File Date
05/28/2019
Case Type
Offense Felony
Case Status
Appeal
Party
Plaintiff
State of Oregon
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Wolfe, Michael John
DOB
XX/XX/1967
Active Attorneys
Attorney
GENTRY, DIANNA J
Retained
Lead Attorney
SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
Court Appointed
Charge
Charges
Wolfe, Michael John
Description Statute Level Date
1 Aggravated Murder 163.095 Felony Unclassified Life-Death 05/13/2019
2 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
3 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
4 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
5 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
6 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
7 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
Disposition Events
03/20/2020 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
1
Aggravated Murder
Dismissed
Events and Hearings
- 05/28/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
1:30 PM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 05/28/2019 Order - Probable Cause
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/28/2019 Information
- 05/28/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Def to apply for CTA, NO BAIL HOLD, RESTRAINTS Needed, good cause found to extend time for ARIN
- 05/28/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/29/2019 Order - Appointing Counsel
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
Attorney: Sweeney
- 05/29/2019 Judgment - Limited Creates Lien
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/29/2019 Request - Discovery
- 05/29/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
Restraints Required
- 05/29/2019 Declaration - Use of Restraints
- 05/31/2019 Motion - Continuance
- 05/31/2019 Order - Continue
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 06/03/2019 Affidavit - Eligibility - ACP
- 06/06/2019 Indictment
- 06/10/2019 Motion - Disqualify Judge
- 06/11/2019 Order - Disqualify
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
- 06/18/2019 Motion - Continuance
- 06/19/2019 Order - Continue
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 06/21/2019 Arraignment - Indictment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
1:30 PM
Result
Held
Comment
Reset from 6/7
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 06/21/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 06/21/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
No bail hold cont., set HGIA
- 07/03/2019 Notice - Representation
- 07/08/2019 Motion
- 07/09/2019 Certificate - Victim Notification
- 07/09/2019 Certificate - Victim Notification
- 07/10/2019 Hearing - Initial Appearance
Original Type
Hearing - Initial Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
1:10 PM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 07/10/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Motion to preserve evidence-DA to notify as to objections-set mo regarding use of restraints 30 minutes and subpoenas-set hgsk 3 months out-
- 07/12/2019 Objection
- 07/17/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
to Preserve Evidence and Notify Defendant of Testing
- 07/29/2019 Response
- 08/05/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
use of restraints and subpoenas 40 minutes
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/05/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Atty Sweeny to submit formal motion regarding subpoenas-to be heard at next hearing.
- 08/05/2019 Exhibit - List
- 08/06/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Comment
No Restraints Required
- 10/02/2019 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
re: status hearing-attorney withdrew subpoena motion
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 10/02/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Set hgsk to set future dates
- 10/25/2019 Indictment - Amended
- 11/07/2019 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Chapman, Jennifer
Hearing Time
1:10 PM
Result
Held
Comment
to set future dates & arraignment on amended indictment
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 11/07/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
def counsel to file motion to dismiss by 11/21/19-response due 12/12/19-reply 12/20/19
- 11/20/2019 Motion - Dismissal
- 12/12/2019 Response
- 12/17/2019 Motion
- 12/18/2019 Reply
- 12/23/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
to transport defendant to court in street clothing-counsel does not object to defendant appr via video for this hearing
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 12/23/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Defense motion to transport defendant to court in street clothing is granted - Order signed in court
- 12/23/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Comment
Allow Defendant to Wear Civilian Clothing to Court Hearing
- 12/27/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
2 Hours - def motion to dismiss count 1 and to set future dates
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 12/27/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Motion to dismiss taken under advisement. Set hgsk
- 12/27/2019 Exhibit - List
- 12/27/2019 Memorandum - At Law
- 12/27/2019 Pending - Under Advisement
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 01/23/2020 Opinion - Letter
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 01/27/2020 Motion - Reconsider
- 01/30/2020 Motion - Reconsider
Comment
Amended
- 02/04/2020 Waiver - Appearance
- 02/10/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 02/10/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
DDA to submit reply to motion to dismiss by 2/21/20-response to reply 2/27/20-set hgmo/def mot to dismiss
- 02/21/2020 Response
- 02/27/2020 Reply
- 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
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 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
- 03/09/2020 Motion - Compel Discovery
- 03/20/2020 Order - Dismissal
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 04/14/2020 Notice
Comment
Records request. Case file images e-transmitted to COA
- 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
- 04/20/2020 Certificate
- 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
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
- 05/21/2020 Notice
Comment
transcript has settled
- 05/21/2020 Notice
Comment
amended notice that transcript has settled
- 08/03/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
10:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
Reset from 7/27/20
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/03/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
attorneys Gentry and Sweeney by phone - def by video - DDA Lynch and Winter appearing in person for the state - victims by phone - set status check 8/12 @ 8:30 AM
- 08/12/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
to schedule further motions
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/12/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
attys waive def appearance-telephonic-reset motions and trial-no dates given at this time-submit motions within 6 weeks, response 3 weeks and reply 2 weeks-set status hearing
- 09/15/2020 Hearing - Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
10:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Other
Comment
Webex
- 10/08/2020 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Cancel Reason
Continued
Comment
Two Days
- 10/15/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Continued
Comment
telephonic-to set motion dates
- 03/11/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Comment
to set new motion dates - Telephonic Line #241, Updated Time - Defendant waives his appearance
- 03/24/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Other
Comment
to set new motion dates
- 03/24/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
11:00 AM
Comment
Reset from 3/11/21 - To set new motion dates - Telephonic Line #241 - Def. Waives Appearance
- 04/05/2021 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
all week
- 04/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Cancel Reason
Stipulated by Parties
Comment
3 weeks
- 09/13/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
6 weeks
An informative article to read from almost two years ago that bonus at why the recent reassignment of the criminal trial to Judge Wiles is problematic.
Michael Wolfe arraigned for murder, kidnapping after bodies of Salem mom, young son found
Michael Wolfe arraigned for murder, kidnapping after bodies of Salem mom, young son found
A hearing was held today.
Upshot is that the trial will be rescheduled.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
However; justice delayed is preferable to "justice" administered by Judge Ladd Wiles.
Upshot is that the trial will be rescheduled.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
However; justice delayed is preferable to "justice" administered by Judge Ladd Wiles.
- 03/24/2021 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Defendant waived appearance, Attorneys Gentry and Sweeney by phone - Reset trial to December 6, 2021 through January 21, 2022. Set 5 day Motion hearing to begin Monday, September 20, 2021. Any Motions to be filed by August 2, 2021. Deadline for responses to Motions August 23, 2021. Deadline for replys to responses to Motions September 6, 2021. Mr. Sweeney to file a written Motion to Continue
- 04/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Cancel Reason
Stipulated by Parties
Comment
3 weeks
- 09/13/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
6 weeks
- 09/20/2021 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
all week
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Thanks for the update. So we wait a while longer for justice for Karissa and Billy.
Good News!
Judge Easterday rather than Judge Wiles is once again scheduled to preside over the trial for the <modsnip - derogatory names are in violation of TOS> ?
EGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search
Case Information
19CR34514 | State of Oregon vs Michael John Wolfe
Case Number
19CR34514
Court
Yamhill
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
File Date
05/28/2019
Case Type
Offense Felony
Case Status
Appeal
Party
Plaintiff
State of Oregon
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Wolfe, Michael John
DOB
XX/XX/1967
Active Attorneys
Attorney
GENTRY, DIANNA J
Retained
Lead Attorney
SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
Court Appointed
Charge
Charges
Wolfe, Michael John
Description Statute Level Date
1 Aggravated Murder 163.095 Felony Unclassified Life-Death 05/13/2019
2 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
3 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
4 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
5 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
6 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
7 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
Disposition Events
03/20/2020 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
1
Aggravated Murder
Dismissed
Events and Hearings
Judge Easterday rather than Judge Wiles is once again scheduled to preside over the trial for the <modsnip - derogatory names are in violation of TOS> ?
EGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search
Case Information
19CR34514 | State of Oregon vs Michael John Wolfe
Case Number
19CR34514
Court
Yamhill
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
File Date
05/28/2019
Case Type
Offense Felony
Case Status
Appeal
Party
Plaintiff
State of Oregon
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Wolfe, Michael John
DOB
XX/XX/1967
Active Attorneys
Attorney
GENTRY, DIANNA J
Retained
Lead Attorney
SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
Court Appointed
Charge
Charges
Wolfe, Michael John
Description Statute Level Date
1 Aggravated Murder 163.095 Felony Unclassified Life-Death 05/13/2019
2 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
3 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
4 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
5 Murder in the First Degree 635s3 Felony Unclassified 05/13/2019
6 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
7 Kidnapping in the First Degree 163.235 Felony Class A 05/13/2019
Disposition Events
03/20/2020 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
1
Aggravated Murder
Dismissed
Events and Hearings
- 05/28/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
1:30 PM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 05/28/2019 Order - Probable Cause
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/28/2019 Information
- 05/28/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Def to apply for CTA, NO BAIL HOLD, RESTRAINTS Needed, good cause found to extend time for ARIN
- 05/28/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/29/2019 Order - Appointing Counsel
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
Attorney: Sweeney
- 05/29/2019 Judgment - Limited Creates Lien
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 05/29/2019 Request - Discovery
- 05/29/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
Restraints Required
- 05/29/2019 Declaration - Use of Restraints
- 05/31/2019 Motion - Continuance
- 05/31/2019 Order - Continue
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 06/03/2019 Affidavit - Eligibility - ACP
- 06/06/2019 Indictment
- 06/10/2019 Motion - Disqualify Judge
- 06/11/2019 Order - Disqualify
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
- 06/18/2019 Motion - Continuance
- 06/19/2019 Order - Continue
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 06/21/2019 Arraignment - Indictment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
1:30 PM
Result
Held
Comment
Reset from 6/7
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 06/21/2019 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
- 06/21/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
No bail hold cont., set HGIA
- 07/03/2019 Notice - Representation
- 07/08/2019 Motion
- 07/09/2019 Certificate - Victim Notification
- 07/09/2019 Certificate - Victim Notification
- 07/10/2019 Hearing - Initial Appearance
Original Type
Hearing - Initial Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
1:10 PM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 07/10/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Motion to preserve evidence-DA to notify as to objections-set mo regarding use of restraints 30 minutes and subpoenas-set hgsk 3 months out-
- 07/12/2019 Objection
- 07/17/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Comment
to Preserve Evidence and Notify Defendant of Testing
- 07/29/2019 Response
- 08/05/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
use of restraints and subpoenas 40 minutes
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/05/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Atty Sweeny to submit formal motion regarding subpoenas-to be heard at next hearing.
- 08/05/2019 Exhibit - List
- 08/06/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Comment
No Restraints Required
- 10/02/2019 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
re: status hearing-attorney withdrew subpoena motion
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 10/02/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Set hgsk to set future dates
- 10/25/2019 Indictment - Amended
- 11/07/2019 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Chapman, Jennifer
Hearing Time
1:10 PM
Result
Held
Comment
to set future dates & arraignment on amended indictment
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 11/07/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
def counsel to file motion to dismiss by 11/21/19-response due 12/12/19-reply 12/20/19
- 11/20/2019 Motion - Dismissal
- 12/12/2019 Response
- 12/17/2019 Motion
- 12/18/2019 Reply
- 12/23/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
to transport defendant to court in street clothing-counsel does not object to defendant appr via video for this hearing
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 12/23/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Defense motion to transport defendant to court in street clothing is granted - Order signed in court
- 12/23/2019 Order
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Comment
Allow Defendant to Wear Civilian Clothing to Court Hearing
- 12/27/2019 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
2 Hours - def motion to dismiss count 1 and to set future dates
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 12/27/2019 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Motion to dismiss taken under advisement. Set hgsk
- 12/27/2019 Exhibit - List
- 12/27/2019 Memorandum - At Law
- 12/27/2019 Pending - Under Advisement
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 01/23/2020 Opinion - Letter
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 01/27/2020 Motion - Reconsider
- 01/30/2020 Motion - Reconsider
Comment
Amended
- 02/04/2020 Waiver - Appearance
- 02/10/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Held
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 02/10/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
DDA to submit reply to motion to dismiss by 2/21/20-response to reply 2/27/20-set hgmo/def mot to dismiss
- 02/21/2020 Response
- 02/27/2020 Reply
- 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
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 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
- 03/09/2020 Motion - Compel Discovery
- 03/20/2020 Order - Dismissal
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 04/14/2020 Notice
Comment
Records request. Case file images e-transmitted to COA
- 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
- 04/20/2020 Certificate
- 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
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
- 05/21/2020 Notice
Comment
transcript has settled
- 05/21/2020 Notice
Comment
amended notice that transcript has settled
- 08/03/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
10:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
Reset from 7/27/20
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/03/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
attorneys Gentry and Sweeney by phone - def by video - DDA Lynch and Winter appearing in person for the state - victims by phone - set status check 8/12 @ 8:30 AM
- 08/12/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Result
Held
Comment
to schedule further motions
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 08/12/2020 Record - Proceedings
Comment
attys waive def appearance-telephonic-reset motions and trial-no dates given at this time-submit motions within 6 weeks, response 3 weeks and reply 2 weeks-set status hearing
- 09/15/2020 Hearing - Settlement Conference
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
10:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Other
Comment
Webex
- 10/08/2020 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Cancel Reason
Continued
Comment
Two Days
- 10/15/2020 Hearing - Status Check
Judicial Officer
Wiles, Ladd
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Continued
Comment
telephonic-to set motion dates
- 03/11/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Comment
to set new motion dates - Telephonic Line #241, Updated Time - Defendant waives his appearance
- 03/24/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Collins, John L
Hearing Time
8:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Other
Comment
to set new motion dates
- 03/24/2021 Appearance
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
11:00 AM
Result
Held
Comment
Reset from 3/11/21 - To set new motion dates - Telephonic Line #241 - Def. Waives Appearance
Parties Present
Plaintiff: State of Oregon
District Attorney: Yamhill County District Attorney
Defendant: Wolfe, Michael John
Privately Retained: GENTRY, DIANNA J
Court Appointed: SWEENEY, PATRICK JOHN
- 03/24/2021 Record - Proceedings
Comment
Defendant waived appearance, Attorneys Gentry and Sweeney by phone - Reset trial to December 6, 2021 through January 21, 2022. Set 5 day Motion hearing to begin Monday, September 20, 2021. Any Motions to be filed by August 2, 2021. Deadline for responses to Motions August 23, 2021. Deadline for replys to responses to Motions September 6, 2021. Mr. Sweeney to file a written Motion to Continue
- 03/25/2021 Motion - Continuance
- 03/25/2021 Order - Continue
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
- 04/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Cancel Reason
Stipulated by Parties
Comment
3 weeks
- 09/20/2021 Hearing - Motion
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
all week - Reset from 4/5/21
- 12/06/2021 Trial - Twelve Person Jury
Judicial Officer
Easterday, Cynthia L
Hearing Time
9:00 AM
Comment
7 weeks - Reset from 9/13/21
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Noting:
The man accused of killing his three-year-old son and the boy's mother is being charged with aggravated murder again.
Court documents show that the Oregon Supreme Court reversed the decision that dropped the charge against Michael Wolfe yesterday.
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Looks like there was a hearing on Monday....
Statesman Journal
July 12, 2021
The family of a Salem woman and her son who were kidnapped and murdered more than two years ago expressed their frustration in a Monday [7/12/21] hearing as the trial for the man accused of killing them was delayed again.
[.....]
On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors and defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty.
Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date.
[.....]
Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted.
Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed and replaced with counts of first-degree murder and first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty.
The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well.
[.....]
Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge and sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings.
Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
On Monday, Wolfe's attorneys argued it's still unclear whether Wolfe will be facing an aggravated murder charge and say it will likely be months rather than weeks for the state's Supreme Court to make its decision.
Statesman Journal
July 12, 2021
The family of a Salem woman and her son who were kidnapped and murdered more than two years ago expressed their frustration in a Monday [7/12/21] hearing as the trial for the man accused of killing them was delayed again.
[.....]
On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors and defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty.
Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date.
[.....]
Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted.
Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed and replaced with counts of first-degree murder and first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty.
The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well.
[.....]
Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge and sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings.
Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
On Monday, Wolfe's attorneys argued it's still unclear whether Wolfe will be facing an aggravated murder charge and say it will likely be months rather than weeks for the state's Supreme Court to make its decision.
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Monday, September 20th:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 1 of 5) & Status Check Hearing (@ 9am 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/now 53) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 8/12/20 reference post #176 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
3/5/21 Update: Telephonic hearing on 3/11/21 to set new motions hearings. Next motion hearing on 4/5/21 @ 9am which will last all week. Trial is set to begin on 9/13/21. 3/11/21 Update: Next motions hearing starting on 4/5/21 & to last a week. Judge Ladd Wiles is now scheduled to preside over the trial; was Cynthia L. Easterday.
3/24/21 Update: Proceedings happened. Comment: Defendant waived appearance, Attorneys Gentry & Sweeney by phone - Reset trial to Dec. 6, 2021 thru Jan. 21, 2022. Set 5 day Motion hearing to begin Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Any Motions to be filed by August 2, 2021. Deadline for responses to Motions August 23, 2021. Deadline for replies to responses to Motions September 6, 2021. Mr. Sweeney to file a written Motion to Continue. Judge Cynthia L. Easterday will preside.
5/7/21 Update: The Oregon Supreme Court reversed the decision that dropped the charge against Wolfe. A Yamhill County judge dismissed the charge in April, 2021 after a change in Oregon law limited the crimes that are fit for the death penalty. Wolfe is being charged with aggravated murder again.
7/12/21 Update: On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors & defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty. Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date. Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted. Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed & replaced with counts of first-degree murder & first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty. The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well. Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge & sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings. Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 1 of 5) & Status Check Hearing (@ 9am 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/now 53) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 8/12/20 reference post #176 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
3/5/21 Update: Telephonic hearing on 3/11/21 to set new motions hearings. Next motion hearing on 4/5/21 @ 9am which will last all week. Trial is set to begin on 9/13/21. 3/11/21 Update: Next motions hearing starting on 4/5/21 & to last a week. Judge Ladd Wiles is now scheduled to preside over the trial; was Cynthia L. Easterday.
3/24/21 Update: Proceedings happened. Comment: Defendant waived appearance, Attorneys Gentry & Sweeney by phone - Reset trial to Dec. 6, 2021 thru Jan. 21, 2022. Set 5 day Motion hearing to begin Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Any Motions to be filed by August 2, 2021. Deadline for responses to Motions August 23, 2021. Deadline for replies to responses to Motions September 6, 2021. Mr. Sweeney to file a written Motion to Continue. Judge Cynthia L. Easterday will preside.
5/7/21 Update: The Oregon Supreme Court reversed the decision that dropped the charge against Wolfe. A Yamhill County judge dismissed the charge in April, 2021 after a change in Oregon law limited the crimes that are fit for the death penalty. Wolfe is being charged with aggravated murder again.
7/12/21 Update: On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors & defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty. Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date. Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted. Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed & replaced with counts of first-degree murder & first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty. The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well. Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge & sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings. Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
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Any word on "what" might have happened at the preliminary hearing yesterday??
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Tuesday, Sept. 21st:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 2 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 5/7/21 reference post #194 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
7/12/21 Update: On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors & defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty. Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date. Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted. Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed & replaced with counts of first-degree murder & first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty. The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well. Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge & sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings. Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21.
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 2 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 5/7/21 reference post #194 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
7/12/21 Update: On Monday, the court agreed to postpone Wolfe's December trial due to an ongoing legal argument between prosecutors & defense attorneys over whether he should be eligible for the death penalty. Judge Cynthia Easterday set a status check for Sept. 20, but didn’t set a new trial date. Monday’s hearing was prompted by a motion filed by Wolfe's defense team on June 22 arguing to postpone the December trial due to legal uncertainty surrounding Wolfe's aggravated murder charge for killing Billy. The charge would make Wolfe eligible for the death penalty, if convicted. Wolfe initially faced an additional aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death until it was dismissed & replaced with counts of first-degree murder & first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty. The legal fight has been over whether the aggravated murder charge for Billy should be removed due to the new law as well. Most recently, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed Yamhill County court's decision to revoke the aggravated charge & sent the case back to the circuit court to continue proceedings. Wolfe's attorneys then announced they would ask the state's Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling, which prevents the case from returning for further proceeding in the Yamhill County court. The defense's response is due July 15.
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21.
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Since I will be gone from 9/22 to 9/23 - I am posting this earlier. I will be back on 9/24 Friday morning to catch up with any updates.
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 3 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21.
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 3 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21.
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Thursday, Sept. 23rd:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 4 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21. 9/22/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/23/21.
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 4 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21. 9/22/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/23/21.
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Anyone "see" any updates on these motions hearing? @Yamhill - ??
Friday, Sept. 24th:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 5 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21. 9/22/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/23/21. 9/23/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/24/21.
Friday, Sept. 24th:
*Motions Hearing (will last all week-Day 5 of 5) (@ 9am 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/now 54) “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) was dismissed (on 3/20/20) & was reversed by Supreme Court (5/7/21) & charge now back to 2 counts of aggravated murder (instead of 1 count), 4 counts of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 1st degree kidnapping. No plea entered yet. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 9/13/21 continued to 12/6/21 & was vacated by Judge, no further dates.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 7/12/21 reference post #197 here:
Found Deceased - OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
9/20/21 Update: Motions hearing day 1: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/21/21. 9/21/21 Update: No info yet. Motions hearing continues on 9/22/21. 9/22/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/23/21. 9/23/21 Update: No info available. Motions hearing continues on 9/24/21.
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