GUILTY TX - Marion Jester-Montoya, 10 months, stuffed in backpack/left in trunk, Lubbock, 7 Jan 2020 Arrest

[PommyMommy]

Anyone have access to Lubbock County? He is in the jail site, but can't find a court site for this case.

Trevor Marquis Rowe - Case #2020-81210

TIA!

Unfortunately, case information is fee-based in Lubbock County.

You can pull up the daily docket here though:
Services Index / Online Access to Court Records / Lubbock County, Texas

MOO

 

[Niner]

Thank you @PommyMommy - I shall put this case on my look.up.every.day. list!

 

[YESorNO]

Texas man accused of murdering infant requests to be released due to coronavirus

Apr 21, 2020

"LUBBOCK, Texas (KETK) – A Lubbock man who is charged with murdering an infant by stuffing her in a backpack has requested that he be let out of prison due to the coronavirus.

Trevor Rowe, 27, was arrested January 8 and charged with the capital murder of 11-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya. His bond was set at $2 million.

According to the petition, “The government’s interest in continued incarceration cannot be justified where incarceration itself exacerbates an ongoing and devastating public health crisis and brings a heightened risk of illness and death to people inside and outside the jail.”

Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case.

The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond....

...on April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24."

Texas man accused of murdering infant requests to be released due to coronavirus

 

[oceanstarryeyes]

Texas man accused of murdering infant requests to be released due to coronavirus

Apr 21, 2020

"LUBBOCK, Texas (KETK) – A Lubbock man who is charged with murdering an infant by stuffing her in a backpack has requested that he be let out of prison due to the coronavirus.

Trevor Rowe, 27, was arrested January 8 and charged with the capital murder of 11-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya. His bond was set at $2 million.

According to the petition, “The government’s interest in continued incarceration cannot be justified where incarceration itself exacerbates an ongoing and devastating public health crisis and brings a heightened risk of illness and death to people inside and outside the jail.”

Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case.

The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond....

...on April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24."

Texas man accused of murdering infant requests to be released due to coronavirus

He could be released and put inside a duffel bag in the trunk of a car.

 

[borndem]

I can’t even- what was he thinking??? That she’d be fine in the backpack?? Was this intentional?? Did he mean to harm her or did they not have childcare? He even went and got food with her in the freaking backpack?? I just can’t...
MOO

This sounds like Casey Anthony. Tape little Caylee's mouth so no one could hear her. Give her Benadryl to make sure she slept thru the night (which this guy did not, I assume), and make her comfortable in the trunk of the car for just a few hours. What could possibly go wrong?

So he "swaddles" the 10 month old and tried to make her comfortable in a sleeping bag -- um, wait a minute -- it was a backpack. He would come get her out in just a few hours. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[proctorelites]

Way back in the day (croppers) would take the bottom of their toung children's nightgown and put it under the leg of the bed while they went out to pick the crops. Women have used open dresser drawers as baby beds, years gone by, A zipped back pack? No way. This sounds like murder, the planned kind.

 

[borndem]

I'm floored the baby tested positive for meth and CPS let her stay ?????? that caseworker is worthless! Moo Moo

Agreed. If this is true (it's inconceivable to me, but I am not doubting your post in any way, please be sure) I hope this is on record and that it will be followed-up.

If that sweet little miracle was actually found with meth in her bloodstream, and no follow-up was done such that she was not removed from the home or it was not reported to law enforcement for a thorough investigation, it sounds like it is mighty close to criminal negligence. Just my own opinion.

 

[borndem]

He could be released and put inside a duffel bag in the trunk of a car.

Yes.
jmo

 

[Niner]

Friday, April 24th:
*Hearing (@ am CT) - TX – Marion Rebecca Jester-Montoya (10 mos.) (Jan. 7, 2020, Lubbock, while he went to work she was stuffed in backpack & left in trunk for more than 5 hours) - *Trevor Marquis Rowe (27) (mom’s BF) arrested & charged (1/7/20) with capital murder. $2M bond. Lubbock County
4/21/20 Update: Rowe requests to be released from jail due to coronavirus. Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case. The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond. On April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 23, 2020
Family of baby killed in backpack speaks out after accused killer wants out of jail
[...]

EM, Marion’s father, said she died before celebrating her first birthday.

“He needs to rot in jail for the rest of his life,” EM said. “Because he doesn’t deserve to be free.”

Marion’s grandmother, SM, said hearing the news that he wanted to get out reopened wounds that will never heal.

“He doesn’t deserve to get out because of COVID-19,” SM said. “COVID-19 isn’t half as bad as what he did to her.”

 

[Niner]

27-year-old indicted for capital murder after death of infant stuffed in backpack

May 5, 2020

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Grand Jury has indicted 27-year-old Trevor Marquis Rowe, of Lubbock, on a charge of capital murder.

Rowe’s indictment is on a charge of capital murder of a child under 10 years of age.



and unfortunately no further court date in the article....

 

[Niner]

Finally!!

Hearing: July 2, 2020
ROWE, TREVOR REEVES, DENNIS D137 09:30 3rd Floor

link: Home Page

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 2nd:
*Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Marion Rebecca Jester-Montoya (10 mos.) (Jan. 7, 2020, Lubbock, while he went to work she was stuffed in backpack & left in trunk for more than 5 hours) - *Trevor Marquis Rowe (27) (mom’s BF) arrested & charged (1/7/20) & indicted (5/4/20) with capital murder. $2M bond.
4/21/20 Update: requests to be released from jail due to coronavirus. Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case. The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond. On April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24.
4/24/20 Update: Grand jury indicts (5/4/20) Rowe with capital murder of a child under 10 years of age. Next hearing on 7/2/20.

 

[borndem]

Hmmmm, how 'bout that?!

Thanks, @Niner!

 

[Niner]

Hearing: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

ROWE, TREVOR REEVES, DENNIS D137 09:30 3rd Floor


link: Home Page

 

[Niner]

Thursday, Sept. 10th:
*Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Marion Rebecca Jester-Montoya (10 mos.) (Jan. 7, 2020, Lubbock, while he went to work she was stuffed in backpack & left in trunk for more than 5 hours) - *Trevor Marquis Rowe (27) (mom’s BF) arrested & charged (1/7/20) & indicted (5/4/20) with capital murder. $2M bond.
4/21/20 Update: requests to be released from jail due to coronavirus. Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case. The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond. On April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24.
4/24/20 Update: Grand jury indicts (5/4/20) Rowe with capital murder of a child under 10 years of age. Next hearing on 7/2/20. 7/2/20 Update: Next hearing on 9/10/20.

 

[Niner]

The court site finally has a link to the actual court records!!!!

Here's his last hearing. About 5 Plea negotiation hearings were held - this is his last entry. I'll move him to August in my notes.

08/04/2021 Plea Negotiation Conference Hearing
Judicial Officer: McClendon III, John "Trey" J.
Hearing Time: 9:30am


link: Lubbock County Public Access

 

[Niner]

I'll post this anyway - to keep my records straight! And I can shorten it up a bit too.

Wednesday, August 4th:
*Plea Negotiations Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Marion Rebecca Jester-Montoya (10 mos.) (Jan. 7, 2020, Lubbock, while he went to work she was stuffed in backpack & left in trunk for more than 5 hours) - *Trevor Marquis Rowe (27/now 28) (mom’s BF) arrested & charged (1/7/20), indicted (5/4/20) & arraigned (5/12/20) with 1st degree capital murder (under 10 yrs. Old). $2M bond.
4/21/20 Update: requests to be released from jail due to coronavirus. Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case. The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond. On April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24.
4/24/20 Update: Grand jury indicts (5/4/20) Rowe with capital murder of a child under 10 years of age. Next hearing on 7/2/20. 7/2/20 Update: Next hearing on 9/10/20. 7/1/20 Update: Plea negotiations conference hearing. Pretrial hearing on 8/19/20. Plea negotiations conference on 9/9/20, on 12/16/20 & 3/10/21. Motions hearing on 4/8/21 & 4/26/21. Plea negotiations hearing on 6/2/21 & 8/4/21.

 

[Niner]

Finally have another court date. Looks like his plea negotiations hearing was rescheduled.

08/04/2021 Plea Negotiation Conference Hearing
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM
08/04/2021 Plea Negotiation Conference Hearing
Judicial Officer: McClendon III, John "Trey" J.

09/20/2021 Protective Order (OCA)
Judicial Officer: McClendon III, John "Trey" J.

01/19/2022 Plea Negotiation Conference Hearing
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM


link: Lubbock County Public Access

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, January 19th:
*Plea Negotiations Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - TX – Marion Rebecca Jester-Montoya (10 mos.) (Jan. 7, 2020, Lubbock, while he went to work she was stuffed in backpack & left in trunk for more than 5 hours) - *Trevor Marquis Rowe (27/now 29) (mom’s BF) arrested & charged (1/7/20), indicted (5/4/20) & arraigned (5/12/20) with 1st degree capital murder (under 10 yrs. old). $2M bond.
4/21/20 Update: Requests to be released from jail due to coronavirus. Rowe also argued in his petition that he has yet to be indicted for the murder. In Texas, the district attorney’s office has 90 days to get a grand jury to hand down an indictment for a felony, a deadline that has passed in Rowe’s case. The statute states that if the deadline passes, the person must be released on a personal bond. On April 10, a Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the executive order from taking effect. A hearing on the permanent status of the order is set for Friday, April 24.
4/24/20 Update: Grand jury indicts (5/4/20) Rowe with capital murder of a child under 10 years of age. Next hearing on 7/2/20. 7/2/20 Update: Next hearing on 9/10/20. 7/1/20 Update: Plea negotiations conference hearing. Pretrial hearing on 8/19/20. Plea negotiations conference on 9/9/20, on 12/16/20 & 3/10/21. Motions hearing on 4/8/21 & 4/26/21. Plea negotiations hearing on 6/2/21 & 8/4/21.
9/20/21: Protective Order. Plea negotiations hearing was rescheduled on 1/19/22 @ 9:30am.