Thursday, April 22, 2004
Lynda Wilkes, 40, and 10-month-old son Jay-Quan Mosley are reported missing from a shopping center at Dunn Ave. and Lem Turner. Relatives find her abandoned car in a parking lot.
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Monday, April 26, 2004
- Jacksonville Sheriff's Office calls disappearance of Wilkes and Mosley suspicious.
- Investigators call John Mosley, Jr., a "person of interest" in the disappearance.
-John Mosley is questioned at JSO headquarters and released.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2004
- John Mosley sits down and talks with First Coast News reporter Cathleen O'Toole for his only TV interview. Mosley says he saw Lynda and Jay-Quan for about 15 minutes, showed them a house, but they were fine when he left them.
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- JSO launches major search with more than 70 officers combing a wooded area near shopping center where Wilkes was last seen.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2004
- Police continue their search of wooded areas near the shopping center. Bloodhounds are brought in from Virginia to help out.
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- It is announced that "Team Adam" would be assisting in the case.
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- First Coast News learned officers searched an area in central Florida at night between Citra and Ocala by helicopter.
Thursday, April 29, 2004
- John Mosley is arrested on sex charges involving a 17 year old girl.
- Authorities search Highway 301 between Citra and Ocala again.
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Friday, April 30, 2004
- JSO releases a sketch of a grassy area related to the case. Authorities hope someone recognizes it.
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- John Mosley appears in court on sex assault charges. Judge sets bond at $100,003.
- Later that night, a body is found in Alachua County. Body is found in an area resembling sketch.
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Sunday, May 2, 2004
- Remains found in Alachua County on April 30 are identified as Lynda Wilkes after family gives dental records to police.
Monday, May 3, 2004
- Police confirm that Jay-Quan was left in a dumpster. A source says that dumpster is behind a grocery store in Ocala.
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- John Mosley appears in court for a child support hearing. He claims he is not Jay-Quan's father and should not have to pay nearly $40 a week in child support. The judge postpones the hearing. Mosley's bond is increased to $500,000.
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- Police begin a 4-day search of the Onyx landfill in Valdosta, Georgia.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2004
- Crews searching landfill is twice the size from the day before. Dated newspapers and a collection of shoes and clothing is gathered.
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Thursday, May 6, 2004
- Mosley charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Lynda Wilkes and Jay-Quan Mosley.
- 15 year old boy charged with accessory to murder after the fact for helping dispose of the bodies.
- JSO suspends search of landfill in Valdosta. Close to 800 tons of trash searched by volunteers. Baby clothing and shoes recovered as possible evidence.
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Friday, May 7, 2004
- 15 year old boy appears in juvenile court. He told investigators he saw Mosley strangle Wilkes and place Jay-Quan in a bag. Authorities also say the teen also helped Mosley hide the bodies. Jay-Quan's body has not been found.
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- Mosley appears in court to face two counts of murder. Case likely to go to a grand jury. Prosecutors say they'll decide later on the death penalty.
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Saturday, May 8, 2004
- Dozens of people hold a vigil to celebrate the lives of Lynda Wilkes and Jay-Quan Mosley.
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Sunday, June 13, 2004
- Lynda Wilkes laid to rest.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
- A grand jury indicts John Mosley, charging him with two counts of first-degree murder.