GUILTY TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken from the car, murdered, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2

[Niner]

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No problem - I'll try & remember!

 

[MsMarple]

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Angie Torres
Case #2019CR3711
3/29/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
3/29/2021 AWTG TRIAL

Case #2019CR2547
3/29/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
3/29/2021 AWTG TRIAL

 

[Niner]

Thank you very much @MsMarple !

 

[JerseyGirl]

5 high-profile trials that could happen in San Antonio in 2021

 

[girlhasnoname]

5 high-profile trials that could happen in San Antonio in 2021

Hoping they all get the max, this poor baby.

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 29th:
*Set Trial Date Hearing for all (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial was set to begin on 10/22/19 had been continued to 12/7/20, which has been cancelled due to COVID. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 4/1/20 reference post #33 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
7/13/20 Update: Next Set trial date hearing on 12/7/20. 12/7/20 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) arrested & charged (1/6/19) for aggravated robbery, indicted (1/11/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $300K bond, reduced (6/11/19) to $125K. Charged (1/7/19) with assault-bodily injury.
See info & courts hearings from 1/6/19 thru 4/7/20 reference post #20 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
7/20/20 Update: Hearing was rescheduled to 10/5/20. For Assault charges an arraignment hearing set for 8/24/20. No update on assault charges next hearing as of 11/27/20. 10/5/20 Update: Set trial date hearing rescheduled to 12/7/20. 12/7/20 Update: Robbery/Tampering & Assault: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) arrested & charged (1/10/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $250K bond reduced (2/8/19) to $50K. Released (2/10/19) with ankle monitor.
See info & court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 4/7/20 reference post #23 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
7/20/20 Update: Hearing was rescheduled to 10/5/20. 10/5/20 Update: Set trial date hearing rescheduled to 12/7/20. 12/7/20 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21.

 

[Niner]

@MsMarple - just wondering if there might be an update yet for next court hearing dates for these 3?

TIA!

 

[MsMarple]

@MsMarple - just wondering if there might be an update yet for next court hearing dates for these 3?

TIA!

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Christopher Davila
For All:
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL

Beatrice Sampayo
Case #2019CR3710
TAMPER EVIDENCE-INTENT IMPAIR
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL

Angie Torres
Case #2019CR2547
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL
Case #2019CR3711
TAMPER EVIDENCE-INTENT IMPAIR
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL
[Case #643456 still says
8/25/2020 VA-IMPACT SENT OD]

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 24th:
*Set Trial Date Hearing for all (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial was set to begin on 10/22/19 had been continued to 12/7/20, which has been cancelled due to COVID. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 7/13/20 reference post #46 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
12/7/20 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21. 3/29/21 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 5/24/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) arrested & charged (1/6/19) for aggravated robbery, indicted (1/11/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $300K bond, reduced (6/11/19) to $125K. Charged (1/7/19) with assault-bodily injury.
See info & courts hearings from 1/6/19 thru 10/5/20 reference post #46 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
12/7/20 Update: Robbery/Tampering & Assault: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21. 3/29/21 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 5/24/21.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) arrested & charged (1/10/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $250K bond reduced (2/8/19) to $50K. Released (2/10/19) with ankle monitor.
See info & court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 10/5/20 reference post #46 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
12/7/20 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 3/29/21. 3/29/21 Update: Next set trial date hearing on 5/24/21.

 

[Niner]

Oops - it ^^ should be trial starting - according to this article.

Trial of man accused in death of baby King Jay to start Monday

May 23, 2021
SAN ANTONIO - The trial is expected to begin for the man charged in the death of baby King Jay Davila.

Christopher Davila is accused of injuring the baby and then trying to cover up his death.

 

[Niner]

Now I'm wondering about Torres & Beatrice - they had the same date but the article only says him.
I'm not finding anything over here - maybe some - @MsMarple - I have your name in my notes for this case? Anything in the court site?
TIA!

 

[Niner]

Well - until I "hear" from @MsMarple - I'll go ahead & keep posting this for all of them.

Tuesday, May 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) for all (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) arrested & charged (1/6/19) for aggravated robbery, indicted (1/11/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $300K bond, reduced (6/11/19) to $125K. Charged (1/7/19) with assault-bodily injury.
Trial began on 5/24/21.
See info & courts hearings from 1/6/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) arrested & charged (1/10/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $250K bond reduced (2/8/19) to $50K. Released (2/10/19) with ankle monitor.
Trial began on 5/24/21.
See info & court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day of trial: Jury selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.

 

[MsMarple]

Well - until I "hear" from @MsMarple - I'll go ahead & keep posting this for all of them.

Tuesday, May 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) for all (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) arrested & charged (1/6/19) for aggravated robbery, indicted (1/11/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $300K bond, reduced (6/11/19) to $125K. Charged (1/7/19) with assault-bodily injury.
Trial began on 5/24/21.
See info & courts hearings from 1/6/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) arrested & charged (1/10/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $250K bond reduced (2/8/19) to $50K. Released (2/10/19) with ankle monitor.
Trial began on 5/24/21.
See info & court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day of trial: Jury selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.

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No updates on Christopher Davila's trial that I can find beyond what you've posted.

It looks like Angie Torres' attorney was dismissed and the dates have been moved back. The assault case is in limbo, awaiting a docket appearance.
Case #2019CR2547
Case #2019CR3711
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL
4/27/2021 LETTER TO COURT RE DISMISSED ATTY
4/27/2021 MTN DISMISS APPT COUNSEL (PROSE)

Beatrice Sampayo's date also appears to have been moved as a second chair attorney was appointed on 5/24/
Case #2019CR3710
5/24/2021 TRIAL DATE SET
5/24/2021 AWTG TRIAL
5/24/2021 DEF ATTORNEY APP 24077570
5/24/2021 ATTORNEY APPOINTED V0000P0000(2ND CHAIR
5/21/2021 EFILE ENVELOPE NBR 53700277
5/21/2021 MOT REQ 2ND CHAIR ATTNY

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – only for *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
5/25/21 Tuesday, Day 2 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/26/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) arrested & charged (1/6/19) for aggravated robbery, indicted (1/11/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $300K bond, reduced (6/11/19) to $125K. Charged (1/7/19) with assault-bodily injury.
Trial was set to begin on 5/24/21 continued no further dates.
See info & courts hearings from 1/6/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
4/27/21 Update: Motion to dismiss appointed Counsel (Prose). Letter to court re dismissed attorney. Assault case is in limbo, awaiting a docket appearance. Trial continued with no further dates.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) arrested & charged (1/10/19) & arraigned (4/5/19) with 3rd degree tampering with evidence. Plead not guilty. $250K bond reduced (2/8/19) to $50K. Released (2/10/19) with ankle monitor.
Trial was set to begin on 5/24/21 continued no further dates.
See info & court hearings from 1/10/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/21/21 Update: Motion requesting 2nd chair attorney. 5/24/21 Update: Attorney appoint (2nd chair). Defense attorney appointed. Trial continued with no further dates.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – only for *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
5/25/21 Tuesday, Day 2 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/26/21.
5/26/21 Wednesday, Day 3 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/27/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.

 

[Niner]

NO idea on what is going on with this trial....

Friday, May 28th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – only for *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
5/25/21 Tuesday, Day 2 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/26/21.
5/26/21 Wednesday, Day 3 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/27/21.
5/27/21 Thursday, Day 4 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/28/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.

 

[Niner]

Still not finding any current articles over here for this trial....

Anyone?

 

[MsMarple]

Still not finding any current articles over here for this trial....

Anyone?

Nothing. I'm getting the feeling the trial's been delayed again and the news was wrong.

 

[Niner]

Nothing. I'm getting the feeling the trial's been delayed again and the news was wrong.

That could be - it's been cancelled so many times before. I've moved it to June 1st, but will just leave it there for the time being.

 

[Niner]

Still not finding anything - just coming up with 2019 articles over here. So this will be last time I post this until "someone" finds anything current!

Tuesday, June 1st:
*Trial continues (Day 6) (@ CT) – TX – King Jay Davila (8 mos.) (reported missing Jan. 4, 2019, San Antonio; found Jan. 10, 2019 in a field wrapped in a blanket inside of a black backpack) – only for *Christopher Sampayo Davila (34/now 36) “father” arrested (1/10/19), charged (1/11/19), indicted (4/3/19) & arraigned (4/4/19) with injury to a child, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, & altering/destroying/concealing a human corpse. Indicted (4/3/19) with possession of a controlled substance & being a felon in possession of a firearm. Plead not guilty. $1.25M Bond.
Tried to stage a fake kidnapping. Police Chief William McManus said Davila was pressured by the evidence against him & ultimately confessed to burying his son in an open field. Investigators later found the burial site near Davila's Northeast Side home & recovered the baby's body on 1/10/19.
Trial began on 5/24/21. Trials will take place in the 227th District Court by Judge Kevin O’Connell.
Court info from 1/11/19 thru 3/29/21 reference post #49 here:
Found Deceased - TX - King Jay Davila, 8 months, taken by a woman from the car, San Antonio, 4 Jan 2019 *Arrests* #2
5/24/21 Monday, Day 1 of trial: Jury Selection? Trial continues on 5/25/21.
5/25/21 Tuesday, Day 2 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/26/21.
5/26/21 Wednesday, Day 3 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/27/21.
5/27/21 Thursday, Day 4 of trial: No info available. Trial continues on 5/28/21.
5/28/21 Friday, Day 5 of trial: No info available. Trial, I guess, continues on 6/1/21.
*Angie Torres (45/now 47) (Davila’s cousin) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.
*Beatrice Sampayo Davila (65/now 67) – Case on hold. Last hearing on 5/24/21 awaiting trial.