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Thanks YESorNO - still nothing under either name.... oh well!
GUILTY VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *2 Guilty*
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Well, at least I found out how old Smith is.
Teen accused of murdering 4-year-old boy in Norfolk to be tried as adult
Then in May, Larkin's father, 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr., was arrested and charged with child abuse.
Teen accused of murdering 4-year-old boy in Norfolk to be tried as adult
Then in May, Larkin's father, 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr., was arrested and charged with child abuse.
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Poor Larkin....
Did find a date for the 14-year olds grand jury date.
Teen, 14, beats tot boy so badly his small intestine explodes. He’ll now face adult charges for murder & abuse: Police
Both Seals and the teen remain behind bars without bond. Bolsinger-Hartshorn’s case is scheduled to go before a grand jury on October 24. Seals’ trial is scheduled to start on November 13 at the Norfolk Circuit Court.
Did find a date for the 14-year olds grand jury date.
Teen, 14, beats tot boy so badly his small intestine explodes. He’ll now face adult charges for murder & abuse: Police
Both Seals and the teen remain behind bars without bond. Bolsinger-Hartshorn’s case is scheduled to go before a grand jury on October 24. Seals’ trial is scheduled to start on November 13 at the Norfolk Circuit Court.
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Thursday, October 24th:
*Preliminary 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 ) – only for *Hank Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19) & charged (5/3/19) with felony child abuse.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24. Not on court site.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Grand jury meets on 10/24-see below.
*Grand Jury 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) – only for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (11/2018), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
*Preliminary 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 ) – only for *Hank Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19) & charged (5/3/19) with felony child abuse.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24. Not on court site.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Grand jury meets on 10/24-see below.
*Grand Jury 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) – only for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (11/2018), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
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Bolsinger-Hartshorn
Date Time Type Room Plea Duration Jury Result
11/06/2019 9:30AM Grand Jury True Bill
11/13/2019 9:30AM Motion - Other Pre-Trial
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Date Time Type Room Plea Duration Jury Result
11/06/2019 9:30AM Grand Jury True Bill
11/13/2019 9:30AM Motion - Other Pre-Trial
link: Virginia Court Case Information
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Wednesday, November 13th:
*Motions Hearing (@9:30 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) – only for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
11/6/19 Update: Grand jury issues True Bill. Motions hearing on 11/13.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing on 10/24. No update as of 11/10.
*Motions Hearing (@9:30 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) – only for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
11/6/19 Update: Grand jury issues True Bill. Motions hearing on 11/13.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Trial set to begin 11/13/19.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing on 10/24. No update as of 11/10.
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Wednesday, November 13th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 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) – only for *Catherine Louise Seals (35) (GF of father) arrested (11/2018), charged (1/30/19) & indicted (5/1/19) with 1st degree murder & 2 counts of felony child abuse & neglect. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 11/13 & on 11/14/19.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) “son of Seals” – DA charged the teen as an adult at last hearing 10/9/19. Grand jury true bill on 11/6/19. Next Motions hearing on 11/13.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) “Father” – 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing was 10/24. No update as of 11/10.
*Trial set to begin (@ 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) – only for *Catherine Louise Seals (35) (GF of father) arrested (11/2018), charged (1/30/19) & indicted (5/1/19) with 1st degree murder & 2 counts of felony child abuse & neglect. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin on 11/13 & on 11/14/19.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) “son of Seals” – DA charged the teen as an adult at last hearing 10/9/19. Grand jury true bill on 11/6/19. Next Motions hearing on 11/13.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) “Father” – 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. Preliminary hearing was 10/24. No update as of 11/10.
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Woman pleads guilty in beating death of 4-year-old Norfolk boy
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Catherine Seals pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to both charges she faced, felony homicide and felony child abuse with serious injury, in the death of Larkin Carr, 4, last November.
The plea agreement caps her potential sentence at 21 years, 6 months. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 31.
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Police say Hartshorn told them he abused Larkin by punching him and hitting him with a chair. He is now 15, but has been charged with murder as an adult in Circuit Court. Judge Junius Fulton ordered sanity and competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them in January.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Catherine Seals pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to both charges she faced, felony homicide and felony child abuse with serious injury, in the death of Larkin Carr, 4, last November.
The plea agreement caps her potential sentence at 21 years, 6 months. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 31.
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Police say Hartshorn told them he abused Larkin by punching him and hitting him with a chair. He is now 15, but has been charged with murder as an adult in Circuit Court. Judge Junius Fulton ordered sanity and competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them in January.
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Man wanted for felony homicide connected to 4-year-old’s death, Norfolk police say
December 18, 2019
NORFOLK, Va. - A dad is now wanted for felony homicide after his 4-year-old son was beaten to death in a Norfolk home in November 2018.
Police released a tweet on Wednesday stating that 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr. has been charged with one count of felony homicide. Smith was charged back in May 2019 with one count of felony child abuse. Both charges are related to the death of 4-year-old Larkin Carr.
Smith has been out on bond for the felony child abuse charge with a preliminary hearing date set for January 2020. Police now have a warrant out for his arrest on the homicide charge and are currently searching for him.
I had to put this article into Outline - can someone check the "original" article & see if there is an actual date in January for Smith?
TIA!
@SeesSeas - maybe you can help me? TIA!
December 18, 2019
NORFOLK, Va. - A dad is now wanted for felony homicide after his 4-year-old son was beaten to death in a Norfolk home in November 2018.
Police released a tweet on Wednesday stating that 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr. has been charged with one count of felony homicide. Smith was charged back in May 2019 with one count of felony child abuse. Both charges are related to the death of 4-year-old Larkin Carr.
Smith has been out on bond for the felony child abuse charge with a preliminary hearing date set for January 2020. Police now have a warrant out for his arrest on the homicide charge and are currently searching for him.
I had to put this article into Outline - can someone check the "original" article & see if there is an actual date in January for Smith?
TIA!
@SeesSeas - maybe you can help me? TIA!
Re Hank Smith - don't know how old he is & he is NOT in the Norfolk Circuit court site. Anyone know what the "Hank" stands for - I thought Henry - but nothing in there under that name either....
Anyone?? TIA!
No specific JAN 2020 date in article:Man wanted for felony homicide connected to 4-year-old’s death, Norfolk police say
December 18, 2019
NORFOLK, Va. - A dad is now wanted for felony homicide after his 4-year-old son was beaten to death in a Norfolk home in November 2018.
Police released a tweet on Wednesday stating that 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr. has been charged with one count of felony homicide. Smith was charged back in May 2019 with one count of felony child abuse. Both charges are related to the death of 4-year-old Larkin Carr.
Smith has been out on bond for the felony child abuse charge with a preliminary hearing date set for January 2020. Police now have a warrant out for his arrest on the homicide charge and are currently searching for him.
I had to put this article into Outline - can someone check the "original" article & see if there is an actual date in January for Smith?
TIA!
@SeesSeas - maybe you can help me? TIA!
Man wanted for felony homicide connected to 4-year-old’s death, Norfolk police say
I don't find any court case for Hank Smith.
Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System
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Thanks @SeesSeas - I haven't been finding him in the court site either. I know he was out on bond - but I don't believe that would matter. Maybe "Hank" is a nick name - like from his "middle" name and he has a completely different first name. But haven't seen anything like that mentioned. Guess we wait for more articles....
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Father accused in 4-year-old Larkin Carter Carr’s death gives his side of story
December 31, 2019
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The man who police say had a hand in his 4-year-old son’s death is back in Norfolk.
Hank Smith, 40, was arrested in Harrisonburg two weeks ago. He’s charged with homicide in the beating death of Larkin Carter Carr.
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Smith was offered a plea deal on charges of child abuse and neglect before he was charged with homicide. He turned it down, because he says he didn’t want to be in jail away from his kids.
Smith will be in court Thursday [(1/2/20)].
Seals is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 31. Her plea agreement caps her potential sentence at 21 years and 6 months.
Robert, the 14-year-old, is undergoing sanity and competency evaluations, which will be reviewed by a judge in January. Pending those results, Robert will be tried as an adult on a second-degree murder charge in Norfolk Circuit Court.
Still need a date for Robert in January....
December 31, 2019
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The man who police say had a hand in his 4-year-old son’s death is back in Norfolk.
Hank Smith, 40, was arrested in Harrisonburg two weeks ago. He’s charged with homicide in the beating death of Larkin Carter Carr.
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Smith was offered a plea deal on charges of child abuse and neglect before he was charged with homicide. He turned it down, because he says he didn’t want to be in jail away from his kids.
Smith will be in court Thursday [(1/2/20)].
Seals is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 31. Her plea agreement caps her potential sentence at 21 years and 6 months.
Robert, the 14-year-old, is undergoing sanity and competency evaluations, which will be reviewed by a judge in January. Pending those results, Robert will be tried as an adult on a second-degree murder charge in Norfolk Circuit Court.
Still need a date for Robert in January....
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Thursday, January 2nd:
*Preliminary 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19) & charged (5/3/19) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
12/18/19 Update: Out on bond for the felony child abuse. Now charged with 1 count of felony homicide. Police issued a warrant for his arrest. Next hearing in January 2, 2020. 12/20/19: Smith was re-arrested on Friday, 12/20/19 in Harrisburg.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Sentencing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) in January, 2020.
*Preliminary 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19) & charged (5/3/19) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
12/18/19 Update: Out on bond for the felony child abuse. Now charged with 1 count of felony homicide. Police issued a warrant for his arrest. Next hearing in January 2, 2020. 12/20/19: Smith was re-arrested on Friday, 12/20/19 in Harrisburg.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Sentencing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) in January, 2020.
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No date for this one - but I'll post it now.
Sometime in January, 2020
*Review Hearing (re competency) (@9:30 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 *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
11/6/19 Update: Grand jury issues True Bill. Motions hearing on 11/13. 11/31/19: Judge Junius Fulton ordered sanity and competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them in January.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Sentencing on 1/31/20.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. 12/18/19 Charged with felony homicide. Re-arrested on 12/20/19. Preliminary hearing in January 2, 2020.
Sometime in January, 2020
*Review Hearing (re competency) (@9:30 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 *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) arrested (3/28/19), charged (4/15/19) & indicted (5/1/19) 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.
4/1/19 Update: Is expected back in court on abuse charges April 15. Prosecutors plan to try the teen as an adult. They are still determining if the same will apply to the second-degree murder charge.
5/1/19 Update: Will be charged as adult with 2nd degree murder.
10/9/19 Update: Robert has been charged as an adult and is charged with the second-degree murder. Five other charges against Robert — two strangulation, two child abuse, and one malicious wounding — were nolled prossed by the request of Norfolk Prosecutor Jill Harris. Those charges were connected to incidents that happened involving Larkin and his 3-year-old brother, Tyler, between July & November 2018. The case against Robert will go before a Grand Jury on 10/24.
11/6/19 Update: Grand jury issues True Bill. Motions hearing on 11/13. 11/31/19: Judge Junius Fulton ordered sanity and competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them in January.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Sentencing on 1/31/20.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- 5/19/19 when charged with felony child abuse. 12/18/19 Charged with felony homicide. Re-arrested on 12/20/19. Preliminary hearing in January 2, 2020.
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Father faces murder charge in 2018 death of 4-year-old boy
NORFOLK, Va. — Hank Smith faced a Norfolk judge during a video arraignment for the murder charge he now faces in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son.
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In court Thursday, Smith sat in jail and through a video monitor, he spoke to the judge for his arraignment. He said he hired an attorney and agreed to a bond on Monday, January 6.
The judge also agreed to combine the charges Smith faces.
Smith's trial is set to begin January 16 for the murder, as well as felony child abuse and neglect charges.
NORFOLK, Va. — Hank Smith faced a Norfolk judge during a video arraignment for the murder charge he now faces in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son.
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In court Thursday, Smith sat in jail and through a video monitor, he spoke to the judge for his arraignment. He said he hired an attorney and agreed to a bond on Monday, January 6.
The judge also agreed to combine the charges Smith faces.
Smith's trial is set to begin January 16 for the murder, as well as felony child abuse and neglect charges.
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Bolsinger-Hartshorn:
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Date Time Result Type Courtroom Plea Duration Jury 01/22/2020 09:30 AM PLEA
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Hearing Information
Date Time Result Type Courtroom Plea Duration Jury 01/22/2020 09:30 AM PLEA
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Monday, January 6th:
*Bond Review 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed.
Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
12/18/19 Update: Out on bond for the felony child abuse. Now charged with 1 count of felony homicide. Police issued a warrant for his arrest. Next hearing in January 2, 2020. 12/20/19: Smith was re-arrested on Friday, 12/20/19 in Harrisburg.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
*Bond Review 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed.
Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
10/10/19 Update: Preliminary hearing on 10/24.
12/18/19 Update: Out on bond for the felony child abuse. Now charged with 1 count of felony homicide. Police issued a warrant for his arrest. Next hearing in January 2, 2020. 12/20/19: Smith was re-arrested on Friday, 12/20/19 in Harrisburg.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
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Father charged with felony homicide in 4-year-old son’s death granted bond
January 15, 2020
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A father charged with felony homicide in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son has been granted a $25,000 bond.
Hank Smith, 40, was granted conditional bond earlier this month, but prosecutors appealed the judge’s decision.
On Wednesday, a circuit court judge granted Smith $25,000 again after hearing the appeal.
While on bond, Smith must live with his mother and have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
Not sure IF his trial starts today....
January 15, 2020
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A father charged with felony homicide in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son has been granted a $25,000 bond.
Hank Smith, 40, was granted conditional bond earlier this month, but prosecutors appealed the judge’s decision.
On Wednesday, a circuit court judge granted Smith $25,000 again after hearing the appeal.
While on bond, Smith must live with his mother and have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
Not sure IF his trial starts today....
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Just in case it is happening....
Thursday, January 16th:
*Trial set to begin – (@ 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Norfolk Circuit Court
Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20. Bond hearing moved to 1/15/20.
1/15/20 Update: Judge granted conditional bond of $25K & Smith must live with his mother & have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
Thursday, January 16th:
*Trial set to begin – (@ 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Norfolk Circuit Court
Trial set to begin on 1/16/20.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20. Bond hearing moved to 1/15/20.
1/15/20 Update: Judge granted conditional bond of $25K & Smith must live with his mother & have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
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Since I can not access the Virginia court site - I'm going to keep posting this until "someone" here might be able to....
Friday, January 17th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) – (@ 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Norfolk Circuit Court
Trial began on 1/16/20.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20. Bond hearing moved to 1/15/20.
1/15/20 Update: Judge granted conditional bond of $25K & Smith must live with his mother & have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
1/16/20 Day 1: No info available yet. Could be jury selection. Trial continues on 1/17.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
Friday, January 17th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) – (@ 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 L. Smith, Jr. (40) “father” arrested (5/19/19), charged (5/3/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony child abuse. Charged (12/18/19) & arraigned (1/2/20) with 1 count of felony homicide. Held without bond. Bond changed (1/15/20) to $25K. Was out on bond before homicide charges were filed. Norfolk Circuit Court
Trial began on 1/16/20.
1/2/20 Update: Smith was officially charged at his arraignment. Bond review hearing on 1/6/20. Trial set to begin on 1/16/20. Bond hearing moved to 1/15/20.
1/15/20 Update: Judge granted conditional bond of $25K & Smith must live with his mother & have no contact with his surviving son or other individuals under the age of 18.
1/16/20 Day 1: No info available yet. Could be jury selection. Trial continues on 1/17.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review Hearing (re competency) & plea hearing on 1/22/20.
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