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

[Niner]

Bolsinger - not the greatest of court sites... I guess the one on 3/2 didn't happen... ??

Hearings:
# Date Time Type Room Results
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

 

[Niner]

The court site is not cooperating with me this morning - so not sure if this is still a go....

Friday, March 18th:
*Pre-Sentencing Report 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) – *Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) (GF of father) arrested (1/25/19), 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.
Court info from 1/25/19 thru reference post #125 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
11/13/19 Update: Seals plead guilty to homicide & child abuse/neglect. Will receive 21 years in prison. Pre-Sentencing report hearing on 1/31/20. 1/31/19 Update: Hearing continued to 3/27/20. 3/27/20: Pre-sentencing report hearing rescheduled for 6/3/20. 6/1/20 Update: Pre-sentencing report hearing has been reset to 9/11/20.
9/11/20 Update: Pre-sentencing report hearing has been reset to 3/19/21. 3/6/21 Update: Also hearing on 4/21/21. 4/21/21 Update: Rescheduled to 6/2/21. 5/28/21 Update: Hearing on 6/2/21 rescheduled for pre-sentencing on 12/10/21. 12/7/21 Update: Pre-sentencing hearing on 12/10/21 has been rescheduled to 3/18/22.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 16) “son of Seals” – Pretrial hearing on 4/6/22.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40/now 41) “Father of Larkin” – 10/29/21: Found guilty of all charges. 2/25/22: Sentenced to 21 years in prison.

 

[Niner]

I was finally able to access the court site....


Seals:

# Date Time Type Room Result
15 03/18/2022 9:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 5C Not Set

16 11/10/2022 11:00AM Pre-Sentence Report 5C

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, April 6th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 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 10/20/21 reference post #160 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
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. 3/2/22 Update: Hearing to be set on 4/6/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) – 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 3/18/22 & rescheduled on 11/10/22.
*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.

 

[Niner]

Bolsinger:

Hearings

# Date Time Type Result
41 04/06/2022 2:30PM To Be Set Not Set

42 04/20/2022 2:30PM To Be Set

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, April 20th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 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 10/20/21 reference post #160 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
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. 3/2/22 Update: Hearing to be set on 4/6/22. 4/6/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing rescheduled on 4/20/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) – 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 3/18/22 & rescheduled on 11/10/22.
*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.

 

[Niner]

Bolsinger:

Hearings
# Date Time Type Room Result
42 04/20/2022 2:30PM To Be Set 5B Not Set

43 05/04/2022 2:30PM To Be Set

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 4th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 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 3/2/22 reference post #166 here:
GUILTY - VA - Larkin Carter Carr, 4, beaten to death, Norfolk, 12 Nov 2018 *Arrests*
4/6/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing rescheduled on 4/20/22. 4/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing rescheduled on 5/4/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) – 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 3/18/22 & rescheduled on 11/10/22.
*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.

 

[Niner]

Bolsinger:

Hearings

# Date Time Type Result
43 05/04/2022 2:30PM To Be Set Not Set

44 09/09/2022 9:30AM Pre-Trial

45 09/12/2022 9:30AM Jury Trial

46 09/13/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial

47 09/14/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial

48 09/15/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Yuletide]

Stepmom does ‘absolutely nothing’ to stop teen son from beating tot boy so badly his intestine explodes. She now faces homicide charges [Prosecutor]

A Virginia woman’s charges were upgraded in court Wednesday after prosecutors alleged she did “absolutely nothing” to stop the brutal torture and ultimate death of her 4-year-old stepson.

According to court documents filed at the Norfolk Circuit Court, 35-year-old Catherine Louise Seals, who was previously facing child neglect charges, is now facing first-degree homicide charges in connection with the death of Larkin Carr.

Assistant Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, Jill Harris, said that although Seals didn’t physically cause 4-year-old Larkin’s death, but she let her son, 14-year-old Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn, beat, kick, slap, starve, and torture the little boy until he died.
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Detective Matthew Nordan testified that he spoke to Seals several times following Larkin’s death. The detective said Seals changed her story multiple times, but ended up admitting she witnessed Larkin throwing up through an entire weekend before he died.
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According to court documents, an autopsy noted Larkin had blunt force trauma to his head and abdomen. Harris said he had around 70 to 90 bruises on his body, according to WAVY. The autopsy indicated Larkin had around 10 welts on his scalp and a blow so severe that his small intestine ruptured.
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Larkin’s trip to the hospital in November marked the second time he’d been taken in with injuries. In September 2018, Larkin and his brother were brought into CHKD with strangulation injuries, reportedly caused by the 14-year-old.
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On January 30, Seals’ defense lawyer argued that her bail should be reduced since she wasn’t home at the time boy died, but still called emergency services to get him help. Judge Lauri D. Hogge, who said she was “speechless” after reviewing graphic images of Larkin’s tiny bruised body, denied the woman’s bond.

“I may go vomit,” the judge said.
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Bolsinger-Hartshorn is being charged as an adult, is facing a second-degree murder charge. Both Seals and the teen remain behind bars without bond.

Wish a we had the opportunity to adopt these two innocents and give them a decent life

 

[Niner]

Friday, September 9th:
*Plea 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 Ty Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 18) 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 & reset on 9/12/22 (thru 9/15/22).
Court info from 4/1/19 thru 3/2/22 reference post #166 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ath-norfolk-12-nov-2018-arrests.420914/page-9
4/6/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing rescheduled on 4/20/22. 4/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing rescheduled on 5/4/22.
5/4/22 Update: Pretrial hearing was change to plea hearing & scheduled on 9/9/22 & trial will begin on 9/12/22 thru 9/15/22.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) – 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 3/18/22 & rescheduled on 11/10/22.
*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.

 

[Niner]

Any news on the plea hearing? I am not getting any current articles over here...

TIA if someone finds something!

 

[Niner]

Can not access the court site today - it will probably be a few days before it lets me in again...

Still not finding ANYTHING on this hearing...

Anyone?? or is there no one reading this thread....

 

[Niner]

Not the greatest of court sites - so don't really know IF the trial is supposed to start today - no idea on the plea hearing date...

from the docket:

Bolsinger:

Hearings
# Date Time Type Room Jury Result
45 09/09/2022 9:30AM Plea 5A

46 09/12/2022 9:30AM Jury Trial No Not Set

47 09/13/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

48 09/14/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

49 09/15/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

link: Virginia Court Case Information



Hopefully I can access the court site later today - and see if they updated the plea hearing and/or trial date.

 

[Niner]

Looks like plea hearing was rescheduled & his trial cancelled...

Hearings

# Date Time Type Room Jury Result
45 09/09/2022 9:30AM Plea 5A Continued

46 09/12/2022 9:30AM Jury Trial No Not Set
47 09/13/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set
48 09/14/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set
49 09/15/2022 9:35AM Jury Trial No Not Set

50 10/21/2022 9:00AM Plea 5A

link: Virginia Court Case Information

 

[Niner]

Friday, October 21st:
*Plea 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) – *Robert Ty Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 18) 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 9/12/22 was continued, no further dates.
Court info from 4/1/19 thru 4/20/22 reference post #171 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ath-norfolk-12-nov-2018-arrests.420914/page-9
5/4/22 Update: Pretrial hearing was change to plea hearing & scheduled on 9/9/22 & trial will begin on 9/12/22 thru 9/15/22. 9/9/22 Update: No info on plea hearing, but hearing was rescheduled on 10/21/22. Shows trial date 9/12/22 to 9/15 have been cancelled.
*Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) – 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 3/18/22 & rescheduled on 11/10/22.
*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.

 

[Niner]

Bolsinger-Hartshorn:

Docket update:

50 10/21/2022 9:00AM Plea 5A Sentenced


Final Disposition
Disposition Code: Guilty
Disposition Date: 10/21/2022
Concluded By: Guilty Plea
Amended Charge: MANSLAUGHTER: VOLUNTARY
Amended Code Section: 18.2-35
Amended Charge Type: Felony

Jail/Penitentiary: Penitentiary
Concurrent/Consecutive: Life/Death:
Sentence Time: 10 Year(s)
Sentence Suspended: 10 Year(s)

Probation Type: Supervised
Probation Time: 10 Year(s)
Probation Starts: Probation To Begin Upon Release

link: Virginia Court Case Information


I don't quite understand the part that says:
Sentence Time: 10 Year(s)
Sentence Suspended: 10 Year(s)

??

Does that mean he is on supervised probation for 10 years? Or after he serves 10 years?

Anyone??

 

[Niner]

Got an article in my alerts!

Norfolk teen pleads guilty in 4-year-old’s beating death

Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn is now 18 years old. On Friday, Oct. 21, he pleaded guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of Larkin Carter Carr. The 4-year-old died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen…

www.wavy.com

Oct. 21, 2022

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — When 14-year-old Robert Bolsinger Hartshorn beat a 4-year-old to death, prosecutors believe he was perpetuating a cycle of physical abuse he experienced himself.


“People who are abused abuse other people,” said Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi.


Bolsinger-Hartshorn is now 18 years old. On Friday, Oct. 21, he pleaded guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of Larkin Carter Carr. The 4-year-old died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen in November 2018 while he was being watched by Bolsinger-Hartshorn.
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Tiffany Crawford worked as Bolsinger-Hartshorn’s attorney. She said when the teenager was interrogated by Norfolk Police he admitted that he hit Larkin in certain areas of his body because those were the same areas adults had abused him.

“He said he’d been beat his whole life when he was bad,” Crawford told WAVY News. “His life, up to the point that he was arrested, it was just brutal.”

Bolsinger-Hartshorn was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. As part of the plea agreement, he will remain in the custody of the Norfolk Department of Juvenile Justice (NDJJ) until he is 21 years old and will be under supervised probation for 10 years after his release.

By the time of his release, Bolsinger-Hartshorn will have spent the better part of seven years in NDJJ custody.

 

[Niner]

Plus this from article.


Smith was convicted of felony homicide and child abuse and neglect in October 2021. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison for his role in his son’s death.

Seals pleaded guilty to felony homicide and felony child abuse in November 2019. She’s scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 10.

 

[Niner]

The article above says sentencing hearing, but the court site shows pre-sentencing hearing. So who knows! One more to go... for Justice for Larkin!


Thursday, November 10th:
*Pre Sentencing Report Hearing (@ 11am ET) – VA – Larkin Carter Carr (4) (Nov. 12, 2018, Norfolk, died of blunt force trauma to the abdomen & had between 80 to 90 bruises on his body) – *Catherine Louise Seals (35/now 39) (GF of father) arrested (1/25/19), 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.
Court info from 1/25/19 thru 5/28/21 reference post #162 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ath-norfolk-12-nov-2018-arrests.420914/page-9
12/7/21 Update: Pre-sentencing hearing on 12/10/21 has been rescheduled to 3/18/22. 3/18/22 Update: Pre-sentencing hearing reset on 11/10/22.
*Robert Bolsinger-Hartshorn (14/now 18) “son of Seals” – Plea hearing on 10/21/22 & plead guilty to manslaughter/voluntary. Sentenced to 10 years in prison & on supervised probation afterwards.
*Hank Larkin Smith, Jr. (40/now 43) “father of Larkin” – 10/29/21: Found guilty of all charges. 2/25/22: Sentenced to 21 years in prison.