GUILTY UK - Jordan Monaghan murdered daughter (Ruby), son (Logan) & gf (Evie Adams), Blackburn, 2013 & 2019

[Lancslass]

This case is very close to where I live.

Originally thought to be genetic disorders but now they have charged the dad with the murders of his children and his partner.

First charge relates to the murder of his 3 week old daughter in 2013 then his 21 month old son 8 months later, followed by an attempt to murder a third child and then in 2019 the murder of his partner.

It’s certainly taken time to charge him.

Trial date set for dad accused of murdering his two children and partner


Couple loses both their young children die within EIGHT months but doctors are baffled | Daily Mail Online

 

[Legally Bland]

10:43KARA O'NEILL
Trial due to start at midday
LancsLive is at Preston Crown Court today to provide live updates as the Jordan Monaghan trial is set to begin. Monaghan was charged in January 2021 after a complex and lengthy enquiry by Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team (FMIT) and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service. The trial is due to start at 12pm and is expected to last 10 weeks.

Blackburn dad accused of murdering two children and partner - live updates

 

[Tortoise]

This sets out the dates and charges

Man charged with murder of children
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

29-year-old Jordan Monaghan has also been charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

A MAN has been charged with the murder of two of his children and the attempted murder of a third child.

29-year-old Jordan Monaghan has also been charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

Monaghan, of Belgrave Close, Blackburn, is charged with murdering his three-week-old daughter Ruby Monaghan in January 2013 and his 21-month-old son Logan Monaghan in August 2013.

He is also accused of killing his partner Evie Adams, 23, in October 2019. She was not the mother of the children.

In addition, Monaghan has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a third child in September and October 2016, and two counts of cruelty towards the same child in September and October 2016.

The surviving child cannot be identified for legal reasons.

All of the alleged offences were committed at addresses in Blackburn.

The charges follow a complex and lengthy enquiry by Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team (FMIT) and come after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

The full list of charges (and dates) authorised by the CPS are:

• 1 January 2013- Murder of Ruby Monaghan
• 17 August 2013- Murder of Logan Monaghan
• 27 September 2016- Attempted Murder of child X.
• 27 September 2016- Cruelty to Child under 16 – s1(1) CYPA 1933 – child X
• 2 October 2016- Attempted Murder of child X.
• 2 October 2016- Cruelty to Child under 16 – s1(1) CYPA 1933 – child X
• 24 October 2019- Murder of Evie Adams

Jordan Monaghan was charged on Monday, January 18th. He appeared before Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, January 19th) and is next due to appear at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (January 21st)

Lancashire Constabulary - Man charged with murder of children

I'm trying to find out if the murder of his girlfriend Evie Adams was reported at the time (2019) but haven't found anything yet.

 

[Tortoise]

Evie Adams, 23, died in 'unexplained circumstances' on October 27, 2019, at an address in Blackburn, Lancashire

He is accused of 'wilfully assaulting, ill-treating, neglecting or abandoning the child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health' on September 27 and October 2 2016.

Pictured: 'Murdered' girlfriend of alleged 'triple killer' | Daily Mail Online

Article from Jan 2021

 

[whatawaster]

What the...?? Never heard of this. I've just done some digging and will share the following link <modsnip: The family in the attached article is not identified>

Woman who has lived life of ‘unimaginable trauma’ must now have baby taken away

This article is from 2017.

 

[Alyce]

Details: For Trial - Case Started - 12:17
For Trial - Case adjourned until 14:00 - 12:33
For Trial - Resume - 14:02
Preston Crown Court 5
T20217036
jordan monaghan

 

[Alyce]

No wonder not much reporting today



For Trial - Resume - 14:02
For Trial - Case adjourned until 10:30 - 15:11

 

[HollyHunter9]

Oh how annoying. I've only just come across this case but was intrigued to hear what some of the evidence is.

*edited for typo

 

[Legally Bland]

May 1, 2019

Police are appealing for the public's help in searching for a wanted man who has links to Exeter.

Jordan Monaghan, 27, has been on the run since March following an assault where a 19-year-old man was attacked in his home in Blackburn.

Monaghan is also suspected of breaching a non-molestation order.

He is from Blackburn, and is known to have links to Glasgow, Exeter and Leeds.

Police hunt for wanted man who has links to Exeter

 

[Legally Bland]

January 3, 2019

A BUILDING boss lied to police when he claimed the female in his car was called Nicola and they were on their first date.

Blackburn magistrates heard the female turned out to be Jordan Monaghan's ex-partner and he was banned from having contact with her by a non-molestation order.

'She's a bird I've just met' – court order man's lie to police over ex-partner

 

[Legally Bland]

17th April 2014

A COUPLE already grieving the loss of a baby have told of their devastation after ‘failing to get any answers’ about the sudden death of their 21-month-old son.

An inquest in Blackburn heard Logan Monaghan became unresponsive after having a sleep in his pram at home in Blackburn, in August last year.

East Lancs couple tell of agony after double baby death

 

[Legally Bland]

24 April 2014

A THREE-week-old baby who died after contracting a fatal chest infection shortly after being discharged from the Royal Blackburn Hospital died from ‘natural causes’, an inquest heard.

Little Ruby Monaghan was taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties on December 29 last year, after her parents noticed she was struggling for breath and her face was turning blue.

Tragic baby died after discharge from Blackburn Hospital | The Oldham Times

 

[Lancslass]

Trial started yesterday but I can’t find any updates at all today. Wonder what’s going on??

 

[Tortoise]

It doesn't appear to be on today. Can't see anything on the court listings. https://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Preston-Crown-Court.php

Yesterday it said adjourned to 10:30am, but it didn't say which date it was adjourned to.

These were the court listings for yesterday -

Preston Crown Court 5 T20217036
Jordan Monaghan
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Resume - 10:38
Trial (Part Heard) - Jury Sworn In - 10:58
Trial (Part Heard) - Legal Submissions - 11:10
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 14:10 - 12:53
Trial (Part Heard) - Resume - 14:12
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 10:30 - 15:05

 

[Lancslass]

How strange

 

[Alyce]

Listed for tomorrow but doesn't look like we will get much reporting




The Crown Court
at Preston

Daily Courtroom List for Thursday 07 October 2021

FINAL 2
Court 5 - sitting at 10:30 am

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE GOOSE



NOT BEFORE 10:30 am
Trial (Part Heard)

T20217036 ******** ****** 04ZL2327619 ***** ***** *********** *******

To be produced, Order made under s45, Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

 

[Lancslass]

What does this mean? Order made under S45?

 

[Tortoise]

What does this mean? Order made under S45?

It means reporting restrictions are in place, to protect minors connected with the case. I think we'll still probably get reporting on the murders (if media can be bothered).

 

[Lancslass]

I haven’t seen anything reported today

 

[mrazda71]

This is one of the most complex and unfathomable cases ... this guy HAS to be a genuine psychopath, don't you think?

To view his own children as disposable just to aid his manipulation of their mother ... whilst also being a (apparently) successful business owner employing nearly a 100 people.