GUILTY VA - Megan Lorraine Metzger, 19, Appomattox County, 17 Jul 2018 *arrest*

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Monday, August 5th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) – only for *David Weston Newton (20) arrested (7/20/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with 1 count of murder & use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Indicted (12/5/18) with concealment of a body. Indicted (12/17/18) & arraigned (1/8/19) with 2 counts of conspire to conceal dead body, conspire in commission of crime to conceal/compound, grand larceny (auto theft), conspire larceny (>$500) & malicious discharge of firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial was set for 7/17 & 18/19-continued.
Court hearings from 11/19/18 thru 3/14/19 reference post #102 here:
Found Deceased - VA - Megan Lorraine Metzger, 19, Appomattox County, 17 Jul 2018 *arrest*
6/26/19 Update: Motion to withdraw from counsel. Motion hearing on 7/2. 7/2/19: One of the prosecution witnesses in Newton’s trial is a man Raymond is representing on a pending drug distribution charge in Stafford County. That caused a conflict of interest that forced Judge Ricardo Rigual to remove Raymond from the case and appoint a new attorney for Newton. Attorney Amy Harper, a former prosecutor in Spotsylvania, will take over as Newton’s lawyer. The trial will likely be delayed at least several months while Harper familiarizes herself with the case.
7/2/19 Update: Withdrawal of counsel-granted. Trial continuance-granted. Next Status hearing on 8/5.
*Juan Benavidez II – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 8/6. Arson plus charges: Status hearing on 10/25.
*Robert Patrick Keating – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 8/6.
*Keelyn Rose Codynah – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 8/6.
 
Kind of late on this - computer problems ALL day....

Tuesday, August 6th:
*Sentencing (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) – for *Robert Patrick Keating (25) arrested (7/21/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with accessory after the fact of a homicide, conspiring accessory after a homicide, concealing or compounding a felony, conspiracy of concealing/compounding, obstruction of justice, larceny of a firearm, possession of Sched I/II controlled substance, possession of controlled paraphernalia & possession of Sched IV controlled substance. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial was to start on 4/3/19.
3/22/19 Update: Keating pleaded guilty on Friday (3/22) to six charges, including accessory after the fact of homicide, possessing a firearm as a felon, receiving stolen property and two counts of conspiracy. In exchange for Keating’s guilty pleas, prosecutor Jeff Adams reduced one charge & agreed not to file any more charges against Keating in connection with the slaying of Metzger. Keating has also agreed to testify in cases involving another co-defendant if necessary. He will be sentenced Aug. 6.
For *Keelyn Rose Codynah (23) arrested (7/21/18), charged (7/23/18), indicted (11/19/18) & arraigned (1/29/19) with 1 count of accessory to murder, conceal or compound a felony, conspired to conceal/compound, concealing a dead body, conspiring to conceal a dead body. Conspiring to defile a dead body, defilement of a dead body & conspiring accessory after a homicide. Held without bond.
1/29/18 Update: Plead guilty to 7 charges: accessory after fact of a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, conspired to conceal/compound, concealing a dead body, conspiring to conceal a dead body, conspiring to defile a dead body, defilement of a dead body & conspiring accessory after a homicide. Sentencing scheduled for 5/9.
5/9/19 Update: Sentencing continued to 8/6.
For *Juan Benavidez II (19) arrested & charged (7/20/18) & arraigned (10/9/18) with felony count of arson of a vehicle. Charged & indicted (12/17/19) with 1 count of accessory to murder after the fact, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead boy, concealing a dead body & grand larceny (Auto theft). Held without bond.
1/29/19 Update: Plead guilty (no contest) to accessory after a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead body, concealing a dead body & grand larceny: auto theft. Sentencing is scheduled for 5/9.
1/29/19: still facing arson and other charges in Westmoreland. Status hearing on 5/17 continued to 7/26 & continued to 10/25.
5/9/19 Update: Sentencing continued to 8/6.
*David Weston Newton (20) arrested (7/20/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with 1 count of murder & use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Indicted (12/5/18) with concealment of a body. Indicted (12/17/18) & arraigned (1/29/19) with 2 counts of conspire to conceal dead body, conspire in commission of crime to conceal/compound, grand larceny (auto theft), conspire larceny (>$500) & malicious discharge of firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. 11/19/18: Indicted on Murder & Use of a Firearm. 12/5/18: Indicted on Concealment of a body, goes to Grand Jury 12/17.
12/4/18 Update: Murder & Firearms: Arraignment hearing on 12/11/18. 12/11/18: Arraignment continued to 1/8/19.
1/8/19 Update Charged with murder, Use of a firearm in commission of a felony, 2 counts of conspire to conceal dead body, conceal/compound a felony, conspire in commission of crime to conceal/compound, grand larceny (auto theft), conspire larceny (>$500) & malicious discharge of firearm. Next arraignment hearing on “other” charges from Grand Jury indictment (12/17/18) on 1/29/19. For murder & firearms charge trial is set for 4/11 & 4/12/19.
1/29/19 Update: Plead not guilty. Next trial on 4/11 & 4/12. Trial rescheduled to July 17 & 18. 7/2/19 Update: Withdrawal of counsel-granted. Trial continuance-granted. Next Status hearing on 8/5.
 
Case #: CR18002073-00
Defendant: NEWTON, DAVID WESTON
Offense Date: 07/17/2018
Hearing: 12/13/2019
Charge: MURDER
Code Section: 18.2-32
Spotsylvania Circuit Court

Date Time Result Type Courtroom Plea Duration Jury 02/14/2020 09:00 AM JURY TRIAL 2 3 Day(s)
02/13/2020 09:00 AM JURY TRIAL 2 3 Day(s)

02/12/2020 09:00 AM JURY TRIAL 2 3 Day(s)

12/13/201909:00 AM MOTION - OTHER PRE-TRIAL 2 2 Hour(s)

08/05/2019 09:00 AM GRANTED APPOINT COUNSEL 1

link: Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System
 
Sentencings delayed in Spotsylvania mutilation case

The cases involving four people connected to the grisly murder and decapitation of 19-year-old Megan Metzger last summer won’t be resolved until next year.
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All three were scheduled to be sentenced in Spotsylvania Circuit Court on Tuesday, but those sentencings were postponed until Feb. 24.
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The three are possible prosecution witnesses against the accused killer, 21-year-old David Weston Newton. Newton’s murder trial was postponed last month after his former attorney, Alexander Raymond, learned he had a conflict of interests and had to be removed from the case. Attorney Amy Harper is now representing Newton.

Newton’s trial is scheduled for Feb. 12–14 in Spotsylvania Circuit Court. The other sentencings were pushed back in part because their cooperation with the prosecution could have an effect on the amount of time they will serve.
 
Friday, October 25th:
*Status Hearing (Arson charge) (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) - for *Juan Benavidez II (19) arrested & charged (7/20/18) & arraigned (10/9/18) with felony count of arson of a vehicle. Charged & indicted (12/17/19) with 1 count of accessory to murder after the fact, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead boy, concealing a dead body & grand larceny (Auto theft). Held without bond.
1/29/19 Update: Plead guilty (no contest) to accessory after a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead body, concealing a dead body & grand larceny: auto theft. Sentencing is scheduled for 5/9, rescheduled for 2/24/20.
1/29/19: still facing arson and other charges in Westmoreland. Status hearing on 5/17, continued to 7/26. 7/26/19: Hearing for arson plus charges continued to 10/25.
*David Weston Newton (20) – Motion hearing on 12/13/19. Trial set for 2/12/20 to 2/14/20.
*Robert Patrick Keating – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/24/20
*Keelyn Rose Codynah – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/24/20
 
Friday, December 13th:
*Pretrial Motion Hearing (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) – only for *David Weston Newton (20) arrested (7/20/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with 1 count of murder & use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Indicted (12/5/18) with concealment of a body. Indicted (12/17/18) & arraigned (1/8/19) with 2 counts of conspire to conceal dead body, conspire in commission of crime to conceal/compound, grand larceny (auto theft), conspire larceny (>$500) & malicious discharge of firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin 2/12/20 to 2/14/20
Court hearings from 11/19/18 thru 7/2/19 reference post #121 here:
Found Deceased - VA - Megan Lorraine Metzger, 19, Appomattox County, 17 Jul 2018 *arrest*
8/5/19 Update: Next Motion/Pretrial hearing on 12/13/19. Jury trial starts 2/12/20 to 2/14/20.
*Juan Benavidez II – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/24/20. Arson charges have Status hearing on 4/24/20.
*Robert Patrick Keating – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/24/20.
*Keelyn Rose Codynah – Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/24/20.
 
Friday, January 3rd:
*Plea Hearing (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) – for *David Weston Newton (20) arrested (7/20/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with 1 count of murder & use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Indicted (12/5/18) with concealment of a body. Indicted (12/17/18) & arraigned (1/8/19) with 2 counts of conspire to conceal dead body, conspire in commission of crime to conceal/compound, grand larceny (auto theft), conspire larceny (>$500) & malicious discharge of firearm. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial set to begin 2/12/20 to 2/14/20.
Court hearings from 11/19/18 thru 7/2/19 reference post #121 here:
Found Deceased - VA - Megan Lorraine Metzger, 19, Appomattox County, 17 Jul 2018 *arrest*
8/5/19 Update: Next Motion/Pretrial hearing on 12/13/19. Jury trial starts 2/12/20 to 2/14/20. 12/19/19: Motions are under advisement. Next Plea hearing on 1/3/20.
*Juan Benavidez II – Plead guilty (no contest) to accessory after a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead body, concealing a dead body & grand larceny: auto theft. Sentencing on 2/24/20. Arson charges have Status hearing on 4/24/20.
*Robert Patrick Keating – Plead guilty to 6 charges: including accessory after the fact of homicide, possessing a firearm as a felon, receiving stolen property and two counts of conspiracy. Sentencing on 2/24/20.
*Keelyn Rose Codynah – Plead guilty to 7 charges: accessory after fact of a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, conspired to conceal/compound, concealing a dead body, conspiring to conceal a dead body, conspiring to defile a dead body, defilement of a dead body & conspiring accessory after a homicide. Sentencing on 2/24/20.
 
Monday, February 24th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) – VA – Megan Lorraine Metzger (19) (July 17, 2018, Appomattox County; found July 22, 2018) – for *Robert Patrick Keating (25/now 26) arrested (7/21/18), charged (7/23/18) & indicted (11/19/18) with accessory after the fact of a homicide, conspiring accessory after a homicide, concealing or compounding a felony, conspiracy of concealing/compounding, obstruction of justice, larceny of a firearm, possession of Sched I/II controlled substance, possession of controlled paraphernalia & possession of Sched IV controlled substance. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial was to start on 4/3/19.
3/22/19 Update: Keating pleaded guilty on Friday (3/22) to 6 charges, including accessory after the fact of homicide, possessing a firearm as a felon, receiving stolen property and two counts of conspiracy. In exchange for Keating’s guilty pleas, prosecutor Jeff Adams reduced one charge & agreed not to file any more charges against Keating in connection with the slaying of Metzger. Keating has also agreed to testify in cases involving another co-defendant if necessary. He will be sentenced Aug. 6.
8/6/19 Update: Since Newton’s trial has been delayed sentencing has been delayed until 2/24/20.
For *Keelyn Rose Codynah (23/now 24) arrested (7/21/18), charged (7/23/18), indicted (11/19/18) & arraigned (1/29/19) with 1 count of accessory to murder, conceal or compound a felony, conspired to conceal/compound, concealing a dead body, conspiring to conceal a dead body. Conspiring to defile a dead body, defilement of a dead body & conspiring accessory after a homicide. Held without bond.
1/29/18 Update: Plead guilty to 7 charges: accessory after fact of a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, conspired to conceal/compound, concealing a dead body, conspiring to conceal a dead body, conspiring to defile a dead body, defilement of a dead body & conspiring accessory after a homicide. Sentencing scheduled for 5/9.
5/9/19 Update: Sentencing continued to 8/6. 8/6/19: Since Newton’s trial has been delayed sentencing has been delayed until 2/24/20.
For *Juan Benavidez II (19/now 20) arrested & charged (7/20/18) & arraigned (10/9/18) with felony count of arson of a vehicle. Charged & indicted (12/17/19) with 1 count 1st degree murder (accessory to murder after the fact), conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead body, concealing a dead body & grand larceny (Auto theft). Held without bond.
1/29/19 Update: Plead guilty (no contest) to accessory after a homicide, conceal or compound a felony, defilement of a dead body, concealing a dead body & grand larceny: auto theft. Sentencing is scheduled for 5/9.
1/29/19: Still facing arson and other charges in Westmoreland. Status hearing on 5/17 continued to 7/26 & continued to 10/25.
5/9/19 Update: Sentencing continued to 8/6. 8/6/19: Since Newton’s trial has been delayed sentencing has been delayed until 2/24/20. 10/25/19: Arson charges have status hearing on 4/24/20.
*David Weston Newton (20) – 1/3/20: Plead guilty to a plea deal. As part of a plea agreement accepted by Judge William Glover, Newton was sentenced to life in prison with all but 40 years suspended. Eight other felony charges were dropped as part of the deal.
 
Defendants in grisly mutilation case in Spotsylvania get lengthy prison terms

February 24, 2020
Three people who were involved in the dismemberment of a 19-year-old woman after she was shot and killed in Spotsylvania County in 2018 received active prison sentences ranging from 13 to 21 years Monday.
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The man who killed Metzger, 22-year-old David W. Newton of Spotsylvania, is serving a 40-year prison sentence after being convicted of first-degree murder.

Benavidez and Codynah, who severed multiple parts of Metzger’s body after the slaying, were ordered by Spotsylvania Circuit Judge William Glover to serve 13 and 16 years, respectively. They were previously convicted of multiple charges, including defiling a dead body and being an accessory after the fact of murder.
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Keating’s 21 years was the stiffest penalty handed down by Glover on Monday. His attorney, Tim Barbrow, argued that he should not be punished as harshly as the others because he did not kill Metzger, nor was he part of the dismemberment.
 
Four months before the murder she was found with a lot of heroin and cash, and charged with possession with intent to distribute (paraphrasing)
She was sentenced to 10 years with all but one year suspended for that
 
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