GUILTY VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *2 Guilty*

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from article posted by JerseyGirl

Trial begins for father charged with homicide in the death of 4-year-old Larkin Carter Carr | WAVY.com

Oct. 25, 2021

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The jury trial for a Norfolk father charged in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son began Tuesday.
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During the prosecution’s opening statements for Smith’s trial on Tuesday, prosecutors argued Smith knew his girlfriend’s 14-year-old son was abusing 4-year-old Larkin. Prosecutors said this abuse directly led to Larkin’s death.

The defense’s opening statement focused on showing Smith was a loving and caring father who had no idea 14-year old Bolsinger-Hartshorn was capable of such abuse.

Next, prosecutors called their first witness.

First, the court heard from the Norfolk firefighter who responded to the 911 call. He said Larkin was lying on the living room couch when he arrived. The child wasn’t breathing and had no pulse.
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Next, prosecutors called on Carrie Landis, a family professional in charge of supervised visits.
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Smith’s trial will continue Wednesday.


another article - youtube

I can't access this - maybe someone else can - if there might be more witnesses than I found? TIA!

 

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Tuesday, October 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (all charges) (@ 9:30am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial began on 10/25/21 (thru 10/29/21).
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 5/19/21 reference post #139 here:
VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/22/21 Update: Next trial to begin on 10/25/21.
10/25/21 Monday Trial Day 1: Jury selection was done. Opening statements. State witnesses: Norfolk firefighter (1st responder to 911 call-no name given). Carrie Landis, family professional. No other info available. Trial continues on 10/26/21.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And Pre-sentencing report on 12/10/21.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. Trial starts on 2/1/22.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Trial for death of child in Norfolk continues, health professionals testify | 13newsnow.com

 

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Wednesday, October 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (all charges) (@ 9:30am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial began on 10/25/21 (thru 10/29/21).
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 10/22/21 & Trial Day 1 (10/25/21) reference post #142 here:
VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/26/21 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: State witnesses: A total of six people testified in the first two days. On Tuesday, jurors listened to & watched hours of police interviews & jailhouse phone calls. A nurse from Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. A neighbor who lived near Smith. A CPS employee. No other info available. Trial continues on 10/27/21.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And Pre-sentencing report on 12/10/21.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. Trial starts on 2/1/22.

 

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Girlfriend testifies in trial of Hank Smith, father charged in death of 4-year-old Larkin Carr | WAVY.com

 

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Thursday, October 28th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (all charges) (@ 9:30am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial began on 10/25/21 (thru 10/29/21).
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 10/22/21 & Trial Day 1-2 (10/25/21-10/26/21) reference post #144 here:
VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/27/21 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: State witnesses: Catherine Seals. Child abuse expert Dr. Michelle Clayton from Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. The medical examiner (no name given). The prosecution rested their case today. The defense will call their first witness on Thursday. Trial continues on 10/28/21.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And Pre-sentencing report on 12/10/21.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. Trial starts on 2/1/22.

 

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Friday, October 29th:
*Trial continues (Day 5)-VERDICT WATCH! (all charges) (@ 9:30am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial began on 10/25/21 & ended on 10/28/21). Jury deliberations started on 10/28/21.
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 10/22/21 & Trial Day 1-3 (10/25/21-10/27/21) reference post #146 here:
VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/28/21 Thursday, Trial Day 4: Defense witnesses: No info on this. Closing arguments by both sides. Jury deliberations will start on 10/29/21.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And Pre-sentencing report on 12/10/21.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. Trial starts on 2/1/22.

 

[Niner]

from Thursday...

Closing arguments heard in trial of Norfolk man accused in 4-year-old son’s death | WAVY.com

 

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Norfolk man found guilty on all charges after 4-year-old son’s death | WAVY.com

Oct. 29, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After about four hours of deliberation, a jury in Norfolk found Hank Smith Jr., 42, guilty of all charges he faced in the death of his 4-year-old son.

Smith was convicted of felony homicide along with three related child abuse and neglect charges.....
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Meanwhile, Smith faces five to 40 years on the murder charge alone. He had been out on bond until the trial, but judge Jerrauld Jones revoked the bond Friday saying Smith was a flight risk and a danger. His sentencing is set for Jan. 14.

 

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Seals:

# Date Time Type Room Result
14 12/10/2021 11:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 5C Not Set

15 03/18/2022 9:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 5C

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

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Friday, January 14th:
*Pre-Sentencing Hearing (@ am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20). Bond revoked after guilty verdict (10/29/21).
Trial began on 10/25/21 (thru 10/29/21). Jury: 10 men & 2 women.
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 10/22/21 & Trial Day 1-4 (10/25/21-10/28/21) reference post #147 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/29/21 Friday, Trial Day 5: After about 4 hours of deliberation the jury found Smith guilty of felony homicide along with three related child abuse & neglect charges. Smith faces five to 40 years on the murder charge alone. He had been out on bond until the trial, but Judge Jerrauld Jones revoked the bond Friday saying Smith was a flight risk & a danger. His pre-sentencing is set for 1/14/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And reset [re-sentencing report on 3/18/22.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. Trial starts on 2/1/22.

 

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Can anyone following this case access the VA Circuit court site? I've been trying for the last few days - but keep coming up with "Time Out" - and not coming up with any new articles on his hearing from Friday.

TIA if you can find his next court date!

 

[Niner]

Finally got in.... looks like his hearing was rescheduled.

Smith:

# Date Time Type Room Result
25 01/14/2022 11:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 4B Not Set

26 02/25/2022 11:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 4B

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Docket update:

Bolsinger:

# Date Time Type Duration Jury Result
35 01/31/2022 9:30AM Pre-Trial Not Set

36 02/01/2022 9:30AM Jury Trial 4 Day(s) No Not Set

37 02/02/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

38 02/03/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

39 02/04/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

40 03/02/2022 2:30PM To Be Set


link: http://ewsocis1.courts.state.va.us/CJISWeb/CaseDetail.do


To me it looks like the trial on 2/1/22 has been cancelled. Not sure "what" is on 3/2/22 - maybe a hearing. I'll look later. Also - not sure IF he has a hearing today - but I'll go ahead & post it.

 

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Monday, January 31st:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) – VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body) – *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (11/6/19) with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder by strangulation, 2 counts of child abuse & 1 count of malicious wounding. Held without bond. Will be tried as adult.
Trial was set to begin on 2/1/22 was cancelled.
Court info from 4/1/19 thru 9/10/21 reference post #136 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
9/13/21 Update: Trial has been continued. Next pretrial hearing on 10/20/21 & on 1/31/22, and trial set to begin on 2/1/22 thru 2/4/22.
10/20/21 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. 1/31/22 Update: Trial was cancelled for 2/1/22. Hearing or trial (?) on 3/2/22 @ 2:30pm.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/19/21 rescheduled for 6/2/21 & rescheduled pre-sentencing hearing on 3/18/21.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40/now 41) – “Father” – 10/29/21: Found guilty of all charges. Pre-sentencing hearing on 2/25/22.

 

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Bolsinger:

Hearings:
# Date Time Type Duration Jury Result
35 01/31/2022 9:30AM Pre-Trial Not Set

36 02/01/2022 9:30AM Jury Trial 4 Day(s) No Not Set

37 02/02/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

38 02/03/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

39 02/04/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

40 03/02/2022 2:30PM To Be Set

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

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Friday, February 25th:
*Pre-Sentencing Hearing (@ 11am ET) - VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body ) – *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 42) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19), arraigned (1/2/20) & indicted (3/24/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Indicted & charged (3/4/20) & arraigned (6/16/20) with felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Plead not guilty. Bond granted (2/4/20). Bond revoked after guilty verdict (10/29/21).
Trial began on 10/25/21 (thru 10/29/21). Jury: 10 men & 2 women. Found guilty.
Court info from 1/2/20 thru 10/22/21 & Trial Day 1-4 (10/25/21-10/28/21) reference post #147 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
10/29/21 Friday, Trial Day 5: After about 4 hours of deliberation the jury found Smith guilty of felony homicide along with three related child abuse & neglect charges. Smith faces five to 40 years on the murder charge alone. He had been out on bond until the trial, but Judge Jerrauld Jones revoked the bond Friday saying Smith was a flight risk & a danger. His pre-sentencing is set for 1/14/22.
1/14/22 Update: Pre-sentencing hearing was rescheduled on 2/25/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20 has been rescheduled on 6/2/21. And Pre-sentencing report on 3/18/22.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) – Pretrial hearing on 3/2/22.

 

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And here I thought it was a pre-sentencing hearing Smith. Guess not!

Norfolk father sentenced to 21 years for role in his son’s death | WAVY.com

Feb. 25, 2022

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Norfolk father received a 21-year active sentence on Friday, for his role in his son’s death.

Hank Smith was convicted in October of felony homicide and child abuse and neglect for the beating death of 4-year-old Larkin Carr.

The center of the Commonwealth’s argument at his sentencing was that Smith lied and didn’t do enough when he could have, to save his son’s life.
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Paulding says she will appeal the sentencing for Hank Smith.

Seals pleaded guilty in the case. Her sentencing is set for three weeks from now and her sentence is capped at 21 years, 6 months.

Seals sentencing is on 3/18/22.

 

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Bolsinger:

Hearings

# Date Time Type Room Plea Duration Jury Result
40 03/02/2022 2:30PM To Be Set Not Set

41 04/06/2022 2:30PM To Be Set


link: Virginia Court Case Information

This hearing "might" have been moved to 4/6/22 -



Smith:
Final Disposition
Disposition Code:
Guilty
Disposition Date: 02/25/2022
Concluded By: Trial - Jury

Jail/Penitentiary:
Penitentiary
Sentence Time: 30 Year(s)

Sentence Suspended: 9 Year(s)
Probation Type:
Supervised
Probation Time: 5 Year(s)

Probation Starts: Probation To Begin Upon Release

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Very confusing court site... so...

Wednesday, March 2nd:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing-MAYBE! (@ 2:30pm ET) – VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body) – *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 17) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (11/6/19) with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder by strangulation, 2 counts of child abuse & 1 count of malicious wounding. Held without bond. Will be tried as adult.
Trial was set to begin on 2/1/22 was cancelled no further dates.
Court info from 4/1/19 thru 9/10/21 reference post #136 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
9/13/21 Update: Trial has been continued. Next pretrial hearing on 10/20/21 & on 1/31/22, and trial set to begin on 2/1/22 thru 2/4/22.
10/20/21 Update: Next pretrial hearing on 1/31/22. 1/31/22 Update: Trial was cancelled for 2/1/22. Hearing or trial (?) on 3/2/22 @ 2:30pm. 2/27/22: Hearing might have been moved to 4/6/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 38) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-+Sentencing report hearing on 3/19/21 rescheduled for 6/2/21 & rescheduled presentencing hearing on 3/18/21.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40/now 41) – “Father” – 10/29/21: Found guilty of all charges. 2/25/22: Sentenced to 21 years in prison.