GUILTY WA - Ben Eastman, 16, raped and murdered, Lewis County, 23 Jun 2018

[Seattle1]

Feb 14, 2019

Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer cited legislation called the “Miller-fix,” when asked if Marquez’s age factored into negotiations with O’Rourke on a fair outcome and plea deal.

The Miller-fix, according to a post from the Washington Defender Association, essentially mandates that a juvenile receive a 25-year sentence for an aggravated murder conviction — “with an opportunity for release after serving the minimum 25 year sentence.”

Meyer called it a “presumptive release date, regardless of sentence.”

“But the main driver for me, he needs to be held accountable, and we need to make sure that Mr. Eastman has justice. I don’t care what your age is. You don’t have the right to take away someone else’s life,” Meyer said.
One Suspect in Randle Teen’s Death Expected to Plead Guilty

ETA: Although BM was being tried as an adult, under the Miller Act, his age is what prevails at sentencing -- juvenile 25 year mandate.

This hurts but glad that at least JA will never see the outside for his remaining life upon his guilty verdict.

 

[Niner]

Marquez:

02/14/2019 Omnibus
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM
Result: Held

02/14/2019 Motion Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W

02/22/2019 Guilty Plea Only
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 03:30 PM

03/28/2019 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM

04/01/2019 Jury Trial
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM

link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 22nd:
*Guilty Plea Only Hearing (@ 3:30pm PT) – WA – Benjamin Eastman III (16) (June 23, 2018, Randle; found June 28, 2018) – only for *Benito “Benny” S. Marquez (16) arrested (7/2/18), charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, tampering with physical evidence & unlawful disposal of remains. Plead not guilty. $10M bond each.
Marquez is charged as adult. Last hearing 7/12 was cancelled to 7/19. Can have contact w/family except those charged.
7/19/18 Update: Next: Review hearing/set trial date on 10/18.
10/18/18 Update: Trial date has been set. Next Omnibus hearing on 12/20, Trial Confirmation hearing on 3/28/19, and trial starts 4/1/19.
12/20/18 Update: Omnibus hearing is continued to 1/31/19. 1/31/19 Update: Omnibus hearing continued to 2/14. All other dates stay the same.
2/14/19 Update: Will be pleading guilty, plea hearing on 2/22.
*Emma Lucinda Brown (20) (fiancée of JA) arrested (7/11/18), charged (7/12/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. $1M bond reduced to $100K bond & released on 7/13/18.
Withheld info from LE. Case# 18-1-00532-21 7/19/18 Update: Next: Trial confirmation on 9/27 & Jury trial on 10/1. 9/27/18: Trial has been moved to 10/8. 10/6/18: Motion to delay trial on 10/8 granted. Omnibus hearing 11/1, Trial confirmation hearing 11/15, jury trial will start 11/19. 11/1/18: Cancelled 11/15 hearing & trial on 11/19. Next Omnibus hearing on 1/3/19, Trial Confirmation hearing on 1/24, trial to start 1/28/19.
1/17/19 Update: Trial date has been moved (again). Hearing for 1/24 & trial date 1/28 cancelled. Next Trial Confirmation hearing on 3/7, jury trial to start 3/11.
*Kindra Rose Adamson (43) arrested (7/10/18), charged (7/11/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. Was a $1M bond, Judge reduced it to $100K. Also allowed to reside in County other than Lewis if/when she’s released. She knew of murder 6/23-24; withheld info from LE.
8/9/18 Update: hearing cancelled to 8/10 for Plea Change Hearing. Other dates stay the same.
8/10/18 Update: Pleads guilty to rendering criminal assistance. Faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, but under State guidelines more than likely will face a prison term of 12 to 14 months. As a condition of a plea bargain will likely be called by the state to testify against her sons. As part of the plea agreement, if she follows all the conditions of her release, one of the felony counts would be knocked down to a misdemeanor, with a recommended sentence of credit for time served.
8/18/18 Update: Sentencing set for 10/25 was cancelled, had review hearing on 11/29. Will be sentenced last. Review hearing 1/10. Had Review hearing on 1/24/19. 1/24/19: Both sides ask for continuance. Review hearing on 2/28.
*Jonathon Robert Adamson (21) arrested (6/30/18), charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/11/18) with 4 counts: 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, tampering with physical evidence & unlawful disposal of remains. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Had hearing on 10/11
10/11/18 Update: Motions filed. Next Omnibus hearing on 12/6, Trial confirmation hearing on 2/7/19, trial to start 2/11/19. 12/6/18 Update: Hearing reset to 1/10/19. Hearing for 2/7 & trial date 2/11 are cancelled. New Trial confirmation hearing on 4/11/19 & trial to start 4/15/19. Suppression hearing on 3/6/19 on Motion to Sever.

 

[Niner]

Marquez:

03/28/2019 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM
Cancel Reason: Plea Entered

03/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM

04/01/2019 Jury Trial
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM
Cancel Reason: Plea Entered


link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search

 

[JerseyGirl]

Teen pleads guilty, his brother to face trial in Benjamin Eastman murder

17-year-old Benito Marquez entered court Friday to plead guilty to first-degree murder and rape in the death of Benjamin Eastman. Prosecutors say while those charges carry a maximum sentence of life behind bars, a judge will wait to sentence Marquez until after he appears as a witness in the trial of his older brother, Jonathan Adamson.

After striking a plea deal with prosecutors, Adamson was also expected to enter a guilty plea Friday as well. However, he backed out at the last minute and called the hearing off.

The mother of the two defendants as well as another woman are charged with assisting Marquez and Adamson after learning about the crime. Adamson's case is now expected to go to trial. It's unclear why he changed his mind Friday.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 28th:
*Review Hearing (@ 10:30am PT) – WA – Benjamin Eastman III (16) (June 23, 2018, Randle; found June 28, 2018) – only for *Kindra Rose Adamson (43) arrested (7/10/18), charged (7/11/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. Was a $1M bond, Judge reduced it to $100K. Also allowed to reside in County other than Lewis if/when she’s released.
She knew of murder 6/23-24; withheld info from LE.
7/19/18 Update: Judge kept bail at $100K. Next: Trial confirmation on 9/6 & Jury trial on 9/10.
8/9/18 Update: hearing cancelled to 8/10 for Plea Change Hearing. Other dates stay the same.
8/10/18 Update: Pleads guilty to rendering criminal assistance. Faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, but under State guidelines more than likely will face a prison term of 12 to 14 months. As a condition of a plea bargain will likely be called by the state to testify against her sons. As part of the plea agreement, if she follows all the conditions of her release, one of the felony counts would be knocked down to a misdemeanor, with a recommended sentence of credit for time served.
8/18/18 Update: Sentencing/Review date is 10/25. 10/25/18: To discuss future & ongoing elements of her case. One condition she will have to testify as State witness during her sons’ trials. She will be sentenced after all trials are completed. Review hearing is scheduled for 11/29. Review hearing continued to 1/10.
1/10/19 Update: Review hearing continued to 1/24. 1/24/19: Both sides ask for continuance. Review hearing on 2/28.
*Jonathon Robert Adamson (21) arrested (6/30/18), charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/11/18) with 4 counts: 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, tampering with physical evidence & unlawful disposal of remains. Plead not guilty. $10M bond.
Last hearing 7/11, next hearing on 10/11. 10/11/18 Update: Motions filed. Next Omnibus hearing on 12/6, Trial confirmation hearing on 2/7/19 @ 8:40am, trial to start 2/11/19 @ 9:30am 12/6/18 Update: Hearing reset to 1/10/19. Hearing for 2/7 & trial date 2/11 are cancelled. New Trial confirmation hearing on 4/11/19 & trial to start 4/15/19. 1/10/19: Suppression hearing on 3/6 re Motion to Sever. 4/11 & 4/15 dates still on court site.
*Benito “Benny” S. Marquez (16) arrested (7/2/18), charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, tampering with physical evidence & unlawful disposal of remains. Plead not guilty. $10M bond each.
Marquez is charged as adult. Can have contact w/family except those charged.
7/19/18 Update: Next: Review hearing/set trial date on 10/18. 10/18/18 Update: Trial date has been set. Next Omnibus hearing on 1/31/19, Trial Confirmation hearing on 3/28/19-cancelled, and trial starts 4/1/19-cancelled. 2/14/19 Update: Will be pleading guilty, plea hearing on 2/22. 2/22: Guilty plea entered. The two sides agreed on a recommended sentence of more than 34 years. Because Marquez was 16 at the time of the crime, he can petition for release after 20 years. Review hearing on 3/28. Judge will wait to sentence Marquez until after he appears as a witness in the trial of his older brother, Jonathan Adamson.
*Emma Lucinda Brown (20) (fiancée of JA) arrested (7/11/18), charged (7/12/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 2 counts of 1st degree Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. $1M bond reduced to $100K bond & released on 7/13/18. Withheld info from LE.
7/19/18 Update: Next: Trial confirmation on 9/27 & Jury trial on 10/1. 9/27/18: Trial has been moved to 10/8. 10/6/18: Motion to delay trial on 10/8 granted. Omnibus hearing 11/1, Trial confirmation hearing 11/15, jury trial will start 11/19. 11/1/18: Cancelled 11/15 hearing & trial on 11/19. Next Omnibus hearing on 1/3/19, Trial Confirmation hearing on 1/24, trial to start 1/28/19.
1/17/19 Update: Trial date has been moved (again). Hearing for 1/24 & trial date 1/28 cancelled. Next Trial Confirmation hearing on 3/7, jury trial to start 3/11.

 

[Seattle1]

After the violent death of his son, one father is turning tragedy into good

Jan 17, 2019

[...]

Eastman says it’s been more than half a year since he found out his only son was killed, and the feeling of loss has not left him.

“I miss his presence, yeah,” said BJ Eastman.

For Eastman, the light went out, a light that once shined not just on him and his family, but also on the entire community.

“You felt the loss when we started school,” said Chris Schumaker, Ben Eastman’s principal.

To honor Eastman, Schumaker’s school decided to turn Ben’s locker into a memorial. The door has been removed. The inside of the locker is painted in Miami Dolphins colors (Ben’s favorite football team). There are several pictures of Ben and his family within the locker, and his family has written loving messages on the walls of the locker.

“I was really taken aback,” said BJ Eastman.

Eastman says the school dedicated the locker to him and his family during a special assembly.

These signs of support from the community are what have helped him get through this difficult time.

Eastman says he’s felt so inspired by this love and support from the Randle community, he wants to keep spreading it.

"What better way to honor Ben than to share some love,” said Eastman.

About three months ago, BJ Eastman created a new foundation called Blessings from Ben.

Eastman said it was created to give back to local kids interested in sports, but since the foundation’s start the focus has spread to anyone in need.

Eastman says with the work of his foundation, his son will always live on.

 

[Seattle1]

Lewis Co. teen pleads guilty to murder, rape in connection to other teen’s death

2/22/19
Fox 12 KPTV

Marquez Friday pleaded guilty to amended charges including murder in the first degree, rape in the first degree, tampering with physical evidence, and unlawful disposal of human remains. He is due back in court for sentencing on March 28.

Kinda Adamson pleaded guilty to two counts of rendering criminal assistance in the first degree and is due back in court for a sentencing review on Feb. 28.

Jonathan Adamson and Emma Brown have upcoming trials.

 

[Seattle1]

Washington Teen Admits Raping And Murdering Friend He'd Lured On Camping Trip

2/25/19

Benito Marquez has been sentenced to around 34 years for the brutal death of 16-year-old Ben Eastman III. Marquez's brother, Jonathan Adamson, will stand trial in the case in August.

The siblings’ mother has also pleaded guilty to charges related to the murder of the teen. Kindra Adamson pleaded guilty to two counts of rendering criminal assistance last year for covering for her sons. She will not be sentenced until the conclusion of Adamson’s trial, which is set to begin in August.

Jonathon Adamson’s fiancee Emma Brown, is expected to plead to guilty to two counts of rendering criminal assistance next week, according to KOMO.

As for the recent sentencing of Marquez, the victim’s father is not impressed.

“I don’t agree with it. [It’s a] slap in the face,” B.J. Eastman told KOMO, referencing the length of the teen’s prison sentence. “It’s just not fair.”

 

[Seattle1]

17-year-old pleads guilty in rape, murder of Randle teen

2/22/19

KOMO News VIDEO at link above

CHEHALIS, Wash. – Benito Marquez, one of two Lewis County brothers accused of murdering 16-year-old Ben Eastman last June, plead guilty Friday to first degree rape and murder.

The defense and prosecution agreed to a sentence of 413 months – or just over 34 years – in prison. Marquez, 17, changed his plea during an afternoon hearing.

The two sides went back and forth for months during the plea negotiation. They said in court that Marquez’s age factored into the deal they reached.

While the guilty plea offers Ben’s family some closure, his father B.J. said he is frustrated that the sentence isn’t longer.

“I don’t agree with it. [It’s a] slap in the face,” B.J. Eastman said. “It’s just not fair.”

As part of the deal, Marquez would serve the maximum sentence for the murder charge, but the rape charge would likely be replaced by an assault charge. For Marquez, that would mean he would not have to register as a sex offender when he is released from prison.
[...]
Marquez also agrees to provide truthful information about the other people charged in the case. If he does not cooperate, his sentence could be much longer.

Marquez’s brother, Jonathon Adamson, was also scheduled to plead guilty Friday, but canceled the hearing just an hour before.

Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer said new information indicates Adamson may be guilty of witness tampering in the case. Right now, his trial is scheduled to begin in August. bbm

These hearings are painful for B.J. Eastman, but he plans to come to court until these cases are finished.

“I’m the face for my son, you know,” he said. “I’m here for my son. I’m his voice. He can’t plead his case anymore. That’s what I’m here for — to get justice.”

Kindra Adamson, the brothers’ mother, plead guilty to two counts of rendering criminal assistance last year. The prosecutor says she won’t be sentenced until after Jonathon Adamson’s case is resolved.

Emma Brown, Jonathon Adamson’s fiancee, is expected to plead to guilty to two counts of rendering criminal assistance next week.

Brown and Kindra Adamson would likely face 12-14 months in prison.

The prosecutor would not comment on whether additional people could face charges in this case.

Since Marquez is under 18, he can apply for early release after 20 years behind bars. If denied, he can reapply every five years after that.

 

[Seattle1]

Fiancé of Randle Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

2/25/19

Emma Brown, the Glenoma woman accused of misleading authorities when they were investigating the disappearance of slain Randle teen Benjamin Eastman III, pleaded guilty Monday morning to two counts of first-degree rendering criminal assistance.

Brown’s plea came just on the heels of Benito Marquez, 17, pleading guilty on Friday to first-degree murder and other charges in Eastman’s death.

Brown, 21, is listed in court documents as the fiancé of murder suspect Jonathon Adamson. Adamson, along with Marquez, his brother, is charged in Eastman’s June beating death.


Brown was accused of withholding information on Eastman’s whereabouts when deputies still believed he was a missing person, though she was already aware of the homicide.

Represented in court by attorney Jakob McGhie, Brown’s plea was entered as an Alford plea, meaning, McGhie said to Judge James Lawler, she doesn’t necessarily agree with the charges against her, however if the evidence is presented to a jury, she acknowledges they will likely find her guilty.

According to a letter sent to McGhie by Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer, if Brown is to plead guilty to both counts against her and follow a list of other orders, the charges will be downgraded later. One of the counts will be changed to a non-felony count of rendering criminal assistance and the other to making a false statement. The recommended sentence from the prosecutor’s office will be credit for time served.

Among the list of things Brown must complete to comply with the plea agreement is making a recorded statement to law enforcement, passing a polygraph test and serving as a state witness in any other case connected to hers. Currently, the only other person attached to Brown’s case that hasn’t pleaded guilty is Adamson. Adamson was slated to plead guilty the morning of Feb. 22. However, he indicated to his attorney, Don Blair, that he didn’t want to follow through with the plea. The hearing was stricken. He’s currently set to go to trial the week of Aug. 5.

Marquez additionally agreed to serve as a state witness as part of his plea deal, as did the murder suspects’ mother, Kindra Adamson — who pleaded guilty last year to two counts of rendering criminal assistance. Kindra Adamson was also charged with misleading authorities during the investigation.

Brown waived her right to a speedy sentencing, meaning she doesn’t have to be sentenced within 40 days of her plea. She has a review hearing on March 28.

 

[Penny4YourThoughts]

17-year-old pleads guilty in rape, murder of Randle teen

As part of the deal, Marquez would serve the maximum sentence for the murder charge, but the rape charge would likely be replaced by an assault charge. For Marquez, that would mean he would not have to register as a sex offender when he is released from prison.
[...]
Marquez also agrees to provide truthful information about the other people charged in the case.

RSBBM
Dodging RSO for your future = Helluva bonus IMO.
Kid you best sing "truthful info" like damn Beyonce

 

[Niner]

From the court site - to keep everything straight!

Kindra:

02/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 10:30 AM
Result: Held

02/28/2019 Review Hearing

03/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 10:30 AM

link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search


Jonathon:

02/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 8:40 AM
Result: Held

02/28/2019 Motion Hearing

03/06/2019 3.5 Suppression Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Stricken

04/11/2019 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: O'Rourke, Joely
Hearing Time: 8:40 AM
Cancel Reason: Stricken

04/15/2019 Jury Trial
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM
Cancel Reason: Stricken

08/01/2019 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Toynbee, J. Andrew
Hearing Time: 8:40 AM

08/05/2019 Jury Trial
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM
link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search


Brown:

02/25/2019 Change of Plea
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 11:30 AM
Result: Held
02/25/2019 Alford Plea Hearing

02/25/2019 Notice of Hearing

02/25/2019 Statement of Defendant on Plea of Guilty
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W

02/25/2019 Case Resolution Guilty Plea Before Trial Commencement

02/26/2019 Certificate of Mailing

03/07/2019 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 03:00 PM
Cancel Reason: Stricken

03/11/2019 Jury Trial
Hearing Time: 9:30 AM
Cancel Reason: Stricken

03/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 03:00 PM

link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search


Marquez:

03/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM

link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search

Benito Marquez has been sentenced to around 34 years for the brutal death of 16-year-old Ben Eastman III. Marquez's brother, Jonathan Adamson, will stand trial in the case in August.

Actually the Judge has not sentenced him yet - he will do that after he testifies at his bro's trial according to my notes. Everyone will be sentenced after they testify.

 

[Niner]

Was wondering what "new" charges for Adamson in this article I can't access...

Additional Charges Filed Against Randle Murder Suspect

TIA!

 

[cybervampira]

Was wondering what "new" charges for Adamson in this article I can't access...

Additional Charges Filed Against Randle Murder Suspect

TIA!

New charges were filed this week against Jonathon R. Adamson in connection to the death of 16-year-old Benjamin Eastman III, including a charge of first-degree aggravated murder — which, upon conviction, would result in a mandatory life sentence.

Adamson, 21, currently has a jury trial scheduled for the week of Aug. 5. He was slated to plead guilty last week, but told his attorney, Don Blair, the morning of the hearing that he wasn’t going to go through with the plea.

Also last week, Adamson’s brother and co-defendant Benito S. Marquez, 17, pleaded guilty to all counts against him, including first-degree murder and first-degree rape. During his hearing, both Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and Marquez’s attorney Shane O’Rourke referenced updated information on Adamson’s role in Eastman’s death.

Meyer, who declined to specifically say where that information had come from, said that Adamson’s new slate of charges were more appropriate given the allegations.

The alleged beating lasted somewhere between 20 and 45 minutes. At one point, Eastman got free and ran to his assailants’ car, locking himself inside. Adamson then allegedly unlocked the vehicle and Eastman was pulled out for the beating to continue.

Adamson allegedly cut Eastman across the back with a box cutter and raped him with a stick.

 

[angelainwi]

LIFE: New Aggravated Murder Charge Could Mean Mandatory Life Sentence

 

[Seattle1]

From the court site - to keep everything straight!
RSBM

Marquez:

03/28/2019 Review Hearing
Judicial Officer: Lawler, James W
Hearing Time: 01:00 PM

link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search

Actually the Judge has not sentenced him yet - he will do that after he testifies at his bro's trial according to my notes. Everyone will be sentenced after they testify.

Agree. I believe that Oxygen reporter confused "agreed to a sentence" with the past tense. Judge has not sentenced Marquez yet.

The defense and prosecution agreed to a sentence of 413 months – or just over 34 years – in prison. Marquez, 17, changed his plea during an afternoon hearing.

 

[Seattle1]

Additional Charges Filed Against Randle Murder Suspect

Jonathon Adamson appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, for a review hearing.

2/28/19

New charges were filed this week against Jonathon R. Adamson in connection to the death of 16-year-old Benjamin Eastman III, including a charge of first-degree aggravated murder — which, upon conviction, would result in a mandatory life sentence.

Adamson, 21, currently has a jury trial scheduled for the week of Aug. 5. He was slated to plead guilty last week, but told his attorney, Don Blair, the morning of the hearing that he wasn’t going to go through with the plea.

Also last week, Adamson’s brother and co-defendant Benito S. Marquez, 17, pleaded guilty to all counts against him, including first-degree murder and first-degree rape. During his hearing, both Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and Marquez’s attorney Shane O’Rourke referenced updated information on Adamson’s role in Eastman’s death.

Meyer, who declined to specifically say where that information had come from, said that Adamson’s new slate of charges were more appropriate given the allegations.

In total, Adamson is facing charges of first-degree aggravated murder, first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree assault, first-degree rendering criminal assistance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful disposal of remains and two counts of tampering with a witness.

Meyer said the witness tampering charges stem from Adamson allegedly giving information to two of his siblings, who were then delivering that information to Marquez. Adamson has been incarcerated in the Lewis County Jail since June 30, 2018, and Marquez since July 2, 2018.
[...]
Adamson has an arraignment hearing on the new charges on March 7.

According to a statement on the plea of guilty in Marquez’s case, on June 24, 2018, he and Adamson were camping, when they decided to lure Eastman into the woods with the intention of killing him.

“We knew that he would not suspect that we were going to kill him and used that trust to our advantage,” reads the document.

The alleged beating lasted somewhere between 20 and 45 minutes. At one point, Eastman got free and ran to his assailants’ car, locking himself inside. Adamson then allegedly unlocked the vehicle and Eastman was pulled out for the beating to continue.

Adamson allegedly cut Eastman across the back with a box cutter and raped him with a stick.

“After murdering (Eastman), we buried his body near the scene of the crimes. After discussing the matter with our mother, my brother and I decided to move the body to our grandparents’ property,” the document reads.

Deputies investigating Eastman’s disappearance found his body in a shallow grave on June 28. A cross made of sticks marked the grave.
[...]


ETA: Not sure why this is being reported as new "aggravated" charge. Adamson was initially charged with 2nd degree murder until additional details released with later arrest of brother Benito, Mom, and Brown, when Adamson charge upgraded to aggravated 1st degree murder. I think the only new charge here was witness tampering. MOO

 

[Niner]

According to a statement on the plea of guilty in Marquez’s case, on June 24, 2018, he and Adamson were camping, when they decided to lure Eastman into the woods with the intention of killing him.

“We knew that he would not suspect that we were going to kill him and used that trust to our advantage,” reads the document.

Now - WHY would they WANT to kill him??!! Who would come up with a plan to kill your friend??!!

And you are correct Seattle about the "new" charges. I had to add to my list of charges (according to the article, which I didn't have before) were: 1st degree assault, 1st degree rendering criminal assistance (whatever THAT is?) and the 2 counts of witness tampering. And what they said in the article - 1st degree aggravated murder.

And thanks for the arraignment date!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 7th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 8:40am PT) – WA – Benjamin Eastman III (16) (June 23, 2018, Randle; found June 28, 2018) – only for *Jonathon Robert Adamson (21) arrested (6/30/18), charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/11/18) with 4 counts: 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, 1st degree assault, 1st degree rendering criminal assistance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful disposal of remains, 2 counts of tampering with a witness & charged (2/28/19) of first-degree aggravated murder which, upon conviction, would result in a mandatory life sentence. Plead not guilty. $10M bond.
New Trial confirmation hearing on 8/1/19 & trial to start 8/5/19.
3/7/19 Arraignment on new charges of 1st degree aggravated murder.
*Benito “Benny” S. Marquez (16) arrested (7/2/18) & charged (7/2/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 4 counts: 1st degree murder, 1st degree rape, tampering with physical evidence & unlawful disposal of remains. Plead not guilty. $10M bond. Marquez is charged as adult.
2/22/19 Update: Guilty plea entered had review hearing on 3/28. Agreed to a sentence of 413 months – or just over 34 years – in prison. Re deal Marquez would serve the maximum sentence for the murder charge, but the rape charge would likely be replaced by an assault charge. For Marquez, that would mean he would not have to register as a sex offender when he is released from prison. Marquez also agrees to provide truthful information about the other people charged in the case. If he does not cooperate, his sentence could be much longer. Since Marquez is under 18, he can apply for early release after 20 years behind bars. If denied, he can reapply every five years after that. Review hearing on 3/28.
*Kindra Rose Adamson (43) arrested (7/10/18) & charged (7/11/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) with 2 counts of Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. Was a $1M bond, Judge reduced it to $100K. Also allowed to reside in County other than Lewis if/when she’s released.
She knew of murder 6/23-24; withheld info from LE.
8/10/18 Update: Plead guilty to rendering criminal assistance. Faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, but under State guidelines more than likely will face a prison term of 12 to 14 months. As a condition of a plea bargain will likely be called by the state to testify against her sons. As part of the plea agreement, if she follows all the conditions of her release, one of the felony counts would be knocked down to a misdemeanor, with a recommended sentence of credit for time served. Review hearing on 3/28.
*Emma L. Brown (20) arrested (7/11/18) & arraigned (7/19/18) for 2 counts of Rendering Criminal Assistance. Plead not guilty. $1M bond, reduced to $100K; out on bond 7/13/18.
She knew of killings & withheld info from LE.
2/25/19 Update: Brown plead guilty to both counts against her & follow a list of other orders, the charges will be downgraded later. One of the counts will be changed to a non-felony count of rendering criminal assistance & the other to making a false statement. The recommended sentence from the prosecutor’s office will be credit for time served. Review hearing on 3/28.