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

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  • #61
Tuesday, January 21st:
*Trial continues (Day 3) – (@ 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.
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.
1/17/20 Day 2: No info available yet. Trial continues on 1/21.
*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.
 
  • #62
Wednesday, January 22nd:
*Plea 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) – for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) 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.
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 & competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them on 1/22/20 and plea hearing.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Hank Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- Trial began on 1/16/20.
 
  • #63
Wednesday, January 22nd:
*Trial continues (Day 4) – (@ 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.
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.
1/17/20 Day 2: No info available yet. Trial continues on 1/21.
1/21/20 Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on 1/22.
*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.
 
  • #64
well - Smith is finally in the court system & looks like his trial is NOT happening...:rolleyes:


Bolsinger-Hartshorn:

Hearings:
3 01/22/2020 9:30AM Plea 4A Continued Motion Of Defense

4 03/03/2020 9:30AM Mental Examination

link: Virginia Court Case Information


Smith:

Hearings
# Date Time Type Room Plea Duration Jury Result
1 01/15/2020 9:30AM Bond 4B Bond Granted
2 02/04/2020 9:30AM Status Hearing Not Set

link: Virginia Court Case Information
 
  • #65
Thanks Niner that's just outstanding isn't it. How awfully sad for these kids and our justice system ;(
 
  • #66
So Catherine is my ex wife, we have a child together. Robbie has my last name and another guy's, both of which are not his father. How far down the rabbit hole do you wanna go, also if you want to talk to me directly I am on Twitter as @mistahjmixer feel free to DM me there
 
  • #67
Friday, January 31st:
*Pre-Sentencing Report 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) – for *Catherine Louise Seals (35) (GF of father) arrested (1/25/198), charged (1/30/19) & indicted (5/1/19) with 1st degree murder & 2 counts of felony child abuse & neglect. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 11/13 & on 11/14/19, but Seals plead guilty to all charges.
11/13/19 Update: Seals plead guilty to homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) “son of Seals” – Next Mental Exam hearing on 3/3/20.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40) “Father of Larkin” – Status hearing on 2/4/20.
 
  • #68
Is there any information on the presentencing report?
 
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  • #70
Tuesday, February 4th:
*Status 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 ) – for *Hank Larkin 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.
Trial was set to begin on 1/16/20-continued. No date set yet.
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 Update: Trial was continued. Next Status hearing on 2/4.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20. No update as of 2/4.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Mental Exam hearing on 3/3/20.
 
  • #71
Looks like Smith's court date was rescheduled for 2/19/20.

'He had more than 100 bruises' Doctors detail how 4-year-old died; father charged in death

Posted: 3:37 PM, Feb 19, 2020
Updated: 12:02 AM, Feb 20, 2020

NORFOLK, Va. - 40-year-old Hank Smith Jr. sat before a judge on Wednesday, charged in the beating death of his 4-year-old son, Larkin Carr.

Showing graphic autopsy pictures, Dr. Michelle Clayton, director of child abuse at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, described the more than 100 bruises, internal bleeding, intestinal tears and signs of starvation on Carr's 28-pound body.
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Norfolk Police detectives who testified Wednesday say Smith told them Larkin was sick for three days prior to his death. He said his son was vomiting, having accidents, throwing up blood and unable to eat, but never mentioned any bruising to his body.
[.....]
The state said Smith never took Larkin to receive medical care.
[.....]
Catherine Seals is the mother of the teen. She was also charged and sentenced to 21 years in connection with Larkin's death.
[.....]
The judge said Wednesday there was probable cause to proceed with charges against Smith. The case will go before a grand jury on March 4.

Smith remains out on bond.
 
  • #72
Tuesday, March 3rd:
*Mental Exam 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) – for *Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 15) 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.
Court info from 4/1/19 thru 11/6/19 reference post #62 here:
VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
11/31/19 Update: Judge Junius Fulton ordered sanity & competency evaluations for Hartshorn and will review them on 1/22/20 and plea hearing.
1/22/20 Update: Hearing was continued on motion by defense. Next Mental Exam hearing on 3/3/20.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40) – “Father”- Grand Jury hearing on 3/4/20.
 
  • #73
Bolsinger-Hartshorn:

03/03/2020 9:30AM Mental Examination 6C Continued Motion Of Defense

05/07/2020 9:30AM Review


link: Virginia Court Case Information
 
  • #74
Wednesday, March 4th:
*Grand Jury 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 ) – for *Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. aka Hank Hill Smith, Sr. (40/now 41) “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. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial was set to begin on 1/16/20-continued. No date set yet.
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 Update: Trial was continued. Next Status hearing on 2/4. 2/4/20: Bail-appeal condition of release. Bond granted. 2/4/20: Hearing moved to 2/19/20. 2/19/20: Norfolk detectives testified. The state played several jailhouse phone calls made by Smith on January 6 of this year. The judge said Wednesday there was probable cause to proceed with charges against Smith. The case will go before a grand jury on March 4. Smith remains out on bond.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review hearing on 5/7/20.
 
  • #75
Smith - indicted for felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty:

Date Time Type Room Plea Duration Jury Result
1 03/04/2020 9:30AM Grand Jury True Bill

2 03/12/2020 9:30AM Arraignment

link: Virginia Court Case Information
 
  • #76
Thursday, March 12th:
*Arraignment Hearing – (@ 9am 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 41) “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. Indicted (3/4/20) & arraigned (3/12/20) 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. Bond granted (2/4/20).
Trial was set to begin on 1/16/20-continued. No date set yet.
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 Update: Trial was continued. Next Status hearing on 2/4. 2/4/20: Bail-appeal condition of release. Bond granted. 2/4/20: Hearing moved to 2/19/20. 2/19/20: Norfolk detectives testified. The state played several jailhouse phone calls made by Smith on January 6 of this year. The judge said Wednesday there was probable cause to proceed with charges against Smith. The case will go before a grand jury on March 4. Smith remains out on bond.
3/4/20 Update: Indicted for: felony murder, child abuse, child neglect & child cruelty. Arraignment on 3/12.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35) – Plead guilty to felony homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 3/27/20.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14) – Review hearing on 5/7/20.
 
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