GUILTY WA - Sarah Yarborough, 16, found deceased, Federal Way, 14 Dec 1991 *DNA arrest in 2019*

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 19th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 9/21/21 continued to 11/15/21.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 12/24/20 reference post #88 here:
Found Deceased - WA - Sarah Yarborough, 16, Federal Way, 14 Dec 1991 *DNA arrest in 2019*
1/25/21 Update: Order of continuance. Next case scheduling hearing on 3/2/21. 3/2/21 Update: Order setting trial for 4/26/21. Omnibus application of prosecuting attorney. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 4/5/21. 4/5/21 Update: Trial continuance-granted. Next Omnibus calendar hearing on 6/15 & trial is set to begin on 7/13/21.
6/11/21 Update: Trial continuance-granted. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 6/15 & omnibus calendar hearing on 8/24/21 & trial set to begin on 9/21/21. 6/15/21 Update: Next omnibus calendar hearing on 8/24/21. 8/19/21: Notice of withdrawal & substitution of Counsel; Affidavit/Declaration/Certificate of Service-served.
8/24/21 Update: Order setting trial date. Next trial on 9/21/21. 8/24/21 Update: Next omnibus calendar hearing on 10/19/21 & trial now is set to begin on 11/15/21. 9/24/21: Order sealing document. Motion & certification for expenditure of public funds/order on expert services. Motion & protective order for expert witness & services funding request.

 

[Niner]

Docket:

Sub Number Date Filed Document Name
57 10/19/2021 MINS - Minutes Trial continued

58 10/19/2021 ORSTD - Order Setting Trial Date


Date/Time Type
11/15/2021 08:30 AM Trial Date

10/19/2021 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar - TCNTU

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal


I'll keep an eye out to see if there is another hearing before trial.

 

[Niner]

No change on docket. But this is the 5th time trial has been moved....

Hearings:
Date/Time Type Additional Info Official
10/19/2021 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar - TCNTU

11/15/2021 08:30 AM Trial Date - vacated

01/18/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar

02/22/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, January 18th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 11/15/21 continued on 2/22/22.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 9/24/21 reference post #101 here:
Found Deceased - WA - Sarah Yarborough, 16, Federal Way, 14 Dec 1991 *DNA arrest in 2019*
10/19/21 Update: Order setting trial date on 11/15/21 is next. 10/22/21 Update: Trial on 11/15/21 has been vacated. Next Omnibus Calendar hearing on 1/18/22 & trial is now set to begin on 2/22/22.

 

[Niner]

Per docket -it looks like he might have his trial date rescheduled. I'll keep an eye out on the court site.

Docket:
Sub # Date Filed Document Name
59 01/18/2022 ORSTD - Order Setting Trial Date


Hearings:
Date/Time Type Location
02/22/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

01/18/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Documents-Portal

 

[Niner]

And for the 5th time... trial has been rescheduled....

Hearings:
Date/Time Type Location
05/23/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

04/19/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

02/22/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date - vacated

01/18/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 19th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 2/22/22 continued to 5/23/22
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 10/19/21 reference post #104 here:
Found Deceased - WA - Sarah Yarborough, 16, Federal Way, 14 Dec 1991 *DNA arrest in 2019*
10/22/21 Update: Trial on 11/15/21 has been vacated. Next Omnibus Calendar hearing on 1/18/22 & trial is now set to begin on 2/22/22. 1/18/22 Update: Order setting trial date. Trial date of 2/22/22 MIGHT be rescheduled.
1/18/22 Update: Trial has been continued (5th time). Next Omnibus hearing on 4/19/22 & trial is set to begin on 5/23/22.

 

[Niner]

Not too sure if they have ANOTHER trial continuance from reading the docket. I'll check back later in the week to see if it is still 5/23/22.


Docket:
Sub NumberDate Filed Document Name
59 01/18/2022 ORSTD - Order Setting Trial Date

60 04/19/2022 ORSTD - Order Setting Trial Date

61 04/19/2022 MINS - Minutes Trial continued


Hearings:
Date/Time Type
05/23/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

04/19/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar - TCNTU

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2793542/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Dang.... trial has been continued.... for the SIXTH TIME!!!!

Documents List:
Sub Number Date Filed Document Name Additional Information
60 04/19/2022 ORSTD - Order Setting Trial Date 1

61 04/19/2022 MINS - Minutes Trial continued


Hearings
Date/Time Type Location
05/23/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date - vacated

07/26/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Documents-Portal

 

[CastlesBurning]

Sarah has a mention...

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[Niner]

Tuesday, July 26th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 5/23/22 continued to 9/26/22.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 1/18/22 reference post #107 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-14-dec-1991-dna-arrest-in-2019.159660/page-6
1/18/22 Update: Trial has been continued (5th time). Next Omnibus hearing on 4/19/22 & trial is set to begin on 5/23/22. 4/19/22 Update: Order setting trial date. Minutes: trial continuance-granted (6th time). Next omnibus calendar hearing on 7/26/22 & trial is set to begin on 9/26/22.

 

[Niner]

Docket:

Sub# Date Filed Document Name
66 07/26/2022 MINS - Minutes Hearing continued


Hearings:
Date/Time Type Additional Info
09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

07/26/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar - HCNTU

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal


Since the hearing was continued & they only have trial date next - I will keep an eye out for next hearing date.

 

[Niner]

ARRRGHH!!!



I have been shut out of the Washington King County court site... access denied!!



@faithx - I see you are following this case - can you access the link I providing in post #112 above?

Is there a hearing date before trial yet? The Omnibus hearing was continued so there should be another one coming up soon. TIA if you can find something for me!

 

[Niner]

Ah! Got in this morning to the court site - must have been a glitch last time I tired.

Docket update:
Sub # Date Filed Document Name
67 07/26/2022 ORCOMH - Order to Continue Omnibus Hearing


Hearings:
Date/Time Type Location
08/09/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, August 8th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 5/23/22 continued to 9/26/22.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 1/18/22 reference post #107 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-14-dec-1991-dna-arrest-in-2019.159660/page-6
1/18/22 Update: Trial has been continued (5th time). Next Omnibus hearing on 4/19/22 & trial is set to begin on 5/23/22. 4/19/22 Update: Order setting trial date. Minutes: trial continuance-granted (6th time). Next omnibus calendar hearing on 7/26/22 & trial is set to begin on 9/26/22.
7/26/22 Update: Omnibus calendar hearing was continued. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 8/9/22.

 

[Niner]

and... continued... again...

No update on next hearing date yet. At least they still have the trial date set.


Documents:
Sub # Date Filed Document Name
68 08/09/2022 ORCOMH - Order to Continue Omnibus Hearing


Hearings:
Date/Time Type Location
09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date

08/09/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Docket:

Sub # Date Filed Document Name
68 08/09/2022 ORCOMH - Order to Continue Omnibus Hearing 1

69 08/09/2022 MINS - Minutes Hearing continued


Events:
Hearings:
Date/Time Type Location
08/30/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date


link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013

 

[Niner]

I am on vacation & leaving extra early tomorrow - so posting this now.

Tuesday, August 30th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial set to begin on 9/26/22.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 4/19/22 reference post #115 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-14-dec-1991-dna-arrest-in-2019.159660/page-6
7/26/22 Update: Omnibus calendar hearing was continued. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 8/9/22. 8/9/22 Update: Omnibus calendar hearing was continued. Rescheduled omnibus calendar hearing on 8/30/22.

 

[Niner]

Docket update:

Sub# Date Desc
70 08/30/2022 ORCOTD - Order for Continuance of Omnibus Hearing and Trial Date 1

71 08/30/2022 MINS - Minutes Trial continued

Hearings:
Date/Time Type Additional Info Official Location
08/30/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar - TCNTU Courtroom GA

09/26/2022 08:30 AM Trial Date - Vacated

10/18/2022 01:00 PM Omnibus Calendar Courtroom GA

01/09/2023 08:30 AM Trial Date




link: https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/405/2747013/FV-Public-Case-Events-Portal

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 18th:
*Omnibus Calendar Hearing (@ 1pm PT) – WA – Sarah Yarborough (16) (Dec. 14, 1991, Seattle) - *Patrick Leon Nicholas (27 @ time of crime/55/now 57) arrested (10/2/19), charged (10/3/19) & arraigned (10/17/19) with 1st degree murder with sexual motivation & 2nd degree rape. Plead not guilty. $5M bond.
DNA from 2 cig butts matched DNA from crime scene.
Trial was set to begin on 9/26/22 continued on 1/9/23.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 4/19/22 reference post #115 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-14-dec-1991-dna-arrest-in-2019.159660/page-6
7/26/22 Update: Omnibus calendar hearing was continued. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 8/9/22. 8/9/22 Update: Omnibus calendar hearing was continued. Rescheduled omnibus calendar hearing on 8/30/22.
8/30/22 Update: Order for continuance of omnibus hearing & trial date. Next omnibus calendar hearing on 10/18/22 @ 1pm & trial now set to begin on 1/9/23.