GUILTY OR - Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, William "Billy" Fretwell, 3, Salem, 13 May 2019 #2 *ARREST*
- Thread starter doodles1211
- Start date
-
CA CA - Melodee Buzzard, 9, Vandenberg Village, 14 Oct 2025- Latest: nhmemorymaker
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2003
- Messages
- 94,828
- Reaction score
- 323,507
Oops - too late to change the time on that hearing for today... it's at 8:30am not 9am.
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2019
- Messages
- 49
- Reaction score
- 307
Michael Wolfe pleads guilty to Fretwell murders, will not face death penalty
Michael Wolfe, who was arrested for the deaths of his young son and the boy’s mother in Yamhill County in 2019, has accepted a plea deal.
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2018
- Messages
- 61,436
- Reaction score
- 486,061
I'm sorry, Canader.I'm So Mad Right Now I Could Spit Fire!Michael Wolfe pleads guilty to Fretwell murders, will not face death penalty
Michael Wolfe, who was arrested for the deaths of his young son and the boy’s mother in Yamhill County in 2019, has accepted a plea deal.www.kptv.com
One thing to keep in mind is that baby killers don't always fare well in prison. Hopefully this monster never makes it out of there alive. MOOFrom the article:
Wolfe pled guilty Friday to one count of aggravated murder and one count of second-degree murder in the deaths of 3-year-old Billy Fretwell and 25-year-old Karissa Fretwell. As part of his plea deal, Wolfe will not face the death penalty.
Yamhill County Court said both charges carry a sentence of life. The charge of aggravated murder has a possibility of parole after 30 years, while the second-degree murder charge has a possibility of parole after 25 years.
Wolfe is scheduled to be sentenced on July 20, according to Yamhill County Court.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2018
- Messages
- 61,436
- Reaction score
- 486,061
JUN 17, 2022
[...]
For the first time in years, Wolfe appeared in person — not by video — in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
The man at the bench was almost a different person from the mug shot and driver's license photo shared by police during the search for Karissa and Billy.
He looked older. His hair was longer, and his clean-shaven face was replaced by a full, graying beard.
[...]
Three members of Karissa and Billy’s family sat in the front row with a victim advocate during the five-minute proceeding. They were immediately escorted out of the courtroom and unavailable for comment. Family will have an opportunity to give impact statements during the sentencing.
The defendant's side of the courtroom was empty save for one woman. She wouldn't give her name but said she was related to Wolfe's ex-wife.
[...]
When the Statesman Journal asked about Billy's cause of death after the hearing, Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry said it was undetermined.
“That’s how it will remain,” Berry said. “Nothing about that will change.”
[...]
More than a dozen members of law enforcement, including from Salem Police Department, and the Yamhill District Attorney’s Office lined the back row of the courtroom Friday.
[...]
Karissa Fretwell murder case: Michael Wolfe pleads guilty to murder and aggravated murder
Wolfe, who had been accused of kidnapping and killing Fretwell and her 3-year-old son, pleaded guilty Friday to murdering them.
www.statesmanjournal.com
For the first time in years, Wolfe appeared in person — not by video — in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
The man at the bench was almost a different person from the mug shot and driver's license photo shared by police during the search for Karissa and Billy.
He looked older. His hair was longer, and his clean-shaven face was replaced by a full, graying beard.
[...]
Three members of Karissa and Billy’s family sat in the front row with a victim advocate during the five-minute proceeding. They were immediately escorted out of the courtroom and unavailable for comment. Family will have an opportunity to give impact statements during the sentencing.
The defendant's side of the courtroom was empty save for one woman. She wouldn't give her name but said she was related to Wolfe's ex-wife.
[...]
When the Statesman Journal asked about Billy's cause of death after the hearing, Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry said it was undetermined.
“That’s how it will remain,” Berry said. “Nothing about that will change.”
[...]
More than a dozen members of law enforcement, including from Salem Police Department, and the Yamhill District Attorney’s Office lined the back row of the courtroom Friday.
[...]
JerseyGirl
Retired Forum Coordinator
- Joined
- May 15, 2013
- Messages
- 55,636
- Reaction score
- 193,001
Michael Wolfe pleads guilty to Fretwell murders, will not face death penalty
Michael Wolfe, who was arrested for the deaths of his young son and the boy’s mother in Yamhill County in 2019, has accepted a plea deal.
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2003
- Messages
- 94,828
- Reaction score
- 323,507
@PommyMommy - not sure if the court site would be updated this soon - but was wondering about what "time" his sentencing will be on 7/20/22.
TIA!
TIA!
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2018
- Messages
- 61,436
- Reaction score
- 486,061
I keep getting an error, Niner. Tag me to look at this again, please.@PommyMommy - not sure if the court site would be updated this soon - but was wondering about what "time" his sentencing will be on 7/20/22.
TIA!
"Smart Search is having trouble processing your search. Please try again later."
Smart Search - OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2003
- Messages
- 94,828
- Reaction score
- 323,507
I keep getting an error, Niner. Tag me to look at this again, please.
"Smart Search is having trouble processing your search. Please try again later."
Smart Search - OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search
webportal.courts.oregon.gov
Okay - I'll wait for about a week or so before July 20th! Thanks for taking the time to look for me!
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2017
- Messages
- 2,394
- Reaction score
- 4,317
@PommyMommy - not sure if the court site would be updated this soon - but was wondering about what "time" his sentencing will be on 7/20/22.
TIA!
Site gives me 9 AM.
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2003
- Messages
- 94,828
- Reaction score
- 323,507
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2003
- Messages
- 94,828
- Reaction score
- 323,507
Since I can not access Oregon court site - hopefully this is still a go today!!
Wednesday, July 20th:
*Sentencing 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 55) “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 6/26/23 but was vacated as he plead guilty on 6/17/22. Sentencing on 7/20/22.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 3/14/22 reference post #219 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ler-salem-13-may-2019-2-arrest.465164/page-11
5/9/22 Update: Settlement conference was held. Change of plea hearing on 6/17/22. Judge Bergstrom to hear thru WebEx for named victim's family & defendant's family. Defendant to be brought to court. If plea is taken then motion hearing (11/28/22), trial readiness hearing (6/8/23) & trial (6/26/23) will be cancelled & will be set over for sentencing date. Change of plea hearing on 6/17/22.
6/17/22 Update: Wolfe has accepted a plea deal. Wolfe pled guilty Friday to 1 count of aggravated murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of Billy & Karissa Fretwell. As part of the plea deal, Wolfe will get 30 years to life for the aggravated murder charge & 25 years to life for 2nd degree murder. In exchange, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty. Wolfe is scheduled to be sentenced on 7/20/22.
Wednesday, July 20th:
*Sentencing 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 55) “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 6/26/23 but was vacated as he plead guilty on 6/17/22. Sentencing on 7/20/22.
Court hearing from 5/24/19 thru 3/14/22 reference post #219 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ler-salem-13-may-2019-2-arrest.465164/page-11
5/9/22 Update: Settlement conference was held. Change of plea hearing on 6/17/22. Judge Bergstrom to hear thru WebEx for named victim's family & defendant's family. Defendant to be brought to court. If plea is taken then motion hearing (11/28/22), trial readiness hearing (6/8/23) & trial (6/26/23) will be cancelled & will be set over for sentencing date. Change of plea hearing on 6/17/22.
6/17/22 Update: Wolfe has accepted a plea deal. Wolfe pled guilty Friday to 1 count of aggravated murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of Billy & Karissa Fretwell. As part of the plea deal, Wolfe will get 30 years to life for the aggravated murder charge & 25 years to life for 2nd degree murder. In exchange, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty. Wolfe is scheduled to be sentenced on 7/20/22.
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2019
- Messages
- 49
- Reaction score
- 307
Michael Wolfe sentenced to life in prison for Fretwell murders
Michael Wolfe was sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of his young son and the boy’s mother.
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2018
- Messages
- 61,436
- Reaction score
- 486,061
It irks me that he has a chance of parole. I don't care if it's after 25 years or 30 years. Anyone who can kill an innocent child, let alone their own flesh and blood, should never see daylight again.Michael Wolfe sentenced to life in prison for Fretwell murders
Michael Wolfe was sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of his young son and the boy’s mother.
Noting:
[...]
... Wolfe received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the count of aggravated murder and a second life sentence with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the count of second-degree murder.
[...]
Karissa’s mother, step father and sister all read victim statements before Wolfe received his sentencing. Through tears, Karissa’s sister, Katrina Kent, spoke directly to Wolfe about how his actions have impacted her and her children, saying that her child asked her to tell Wolfe that he “cries all the time” because of him.
After the sentencing concluded, FOX 12 asked Mykel Moats, a friend of Karissa, what she would say to Wolfe if she had a chance. She says he is not deserving of any words.
“He’s literally the scum of the earth,” she said. “He deserves to look at their face for the rest of his life. I hope he sees their face before he goes to bed. I hope it haunts him forever.”
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2019
- Messages
- 49
- Reaction score
- 307
The Only Words I Can Say Is I Feel So Defeated For Them. News Keeps Going From Bad To Worse And I Can't Even Anymore.
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2018
- Messages
- 61,436
- Reaction score
- 486,061
JUL 20, 2022
[...]
Karissa's sister Katrina Kent cried throughout her statement and read it quickly, as if to get it over with.
She described her sister as a passionate and hard-working mom who loved her son more than anything. She wanted to be a teacher and was working toward her dream.
She described Billy as a child with a contagious smile. She said she misses the frequent FaceTime calls with her sister and Billy because she loved seeing “that sweet boy’s face.”
“You and your selfish ways put a dollar amount on two lives," she told Wolfe.
Kent told a story about her own son, who when asked to write down one wish in class, wrote that he wanted to have his aunt and cousin back.
Kent ended her statement by telling Wolfe, “You are a monster."
[...]
Hugs, @Canader357!
Michael Wolfe sentenced in murders of Salem mom and son
Three years after the bodies of a Salem mom and her 3-year-old son were discovered, the man responsible has been sentenced.
www.statesmanjournal.com
Karissa's sister Katrina Kent cried throughout her statement and read it quickly, as if to get it over with.
She described her sister as a passionate and hard-working mom who loved her son more than anything. She wanted to be a teacher and was working toward her dream.
She described Billy as a child with a contagious smile. She said she misses the frequent FaceTime calls with her sister and Billy because she loved seeing “that sweet boy’s face.”
“You and your selfish ways put a dollar amount on two lives," she told Wolfe.
Kent told a story about her own son, who when asked to write down one wish in class, wrote that he wanted to have his aunt and cousin back.
Kent ended her statement by telling Wolfe, “You are a monster."
[...]
Hugs, @Canader357!
I hadn't been back here in a couple of months, and just discovered this news. The idea that the killer of a child so young - in cold blood no less could even be eligible for parole makes me feel physically sick to my stomach.
I'll be holding my now 4 year old son tight tonight.
I'll be holding my now 4 year old son tight tonight.
Similar threads
