GUILTY KS - Keighley Alyea, 18, Overland Park, 30 Sept 2009

Ok, so we have aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery with murder in the first. If I recall they can file for the DP because the murder took place during the course of a kidnapping. Which I suspect will likely happen, at the very least to use as a club to get them to plead out (see the Kelsey Smith case). Never mind the fact that there's three guys and it's conceivable that at least one of them will plead in exchange for testimony. </my two cents>

JMO, but I'll bet two will be offered a deal to rat out the one who actually killed her. It wouldn't surprise me if all three take a plea.
 
Sounds like to me it might be a Missouri case or Federal case even?

Even if they are tried here, they can still face Federal charges, and possibly charges in MO. I remember part of the plea deal for Edwin Hall was that in exchange for waiving his rights to appeal (the LWOP), he was guaranteed that he wouldn't face Federal charges. I remember there being talk about Hall facing charges in MO, but I don't think anything came of it, or not that I heard anyway.

I suspect that two of these guys will rat out whoever killed her. Once the charges are upgraded to Capital Murder, then the bargaining will begin. At least with Steve Howe in office, we don't have to worry about him not knowing how to fill out the upgrade paperwork correctly!
 
OK, we've all seen murder for less, but somehow this sounds hinky to me. Either they're leaving things out or they don't have full information...

Alyea's Family Shares Details On Death, Mourning

Uncle Says Alyea Regained Consciousness Before Being Killed

<snip> The family said they have been able to learn more about the potential reason Keighley was killed.

"Because some girls had a problem with her," Frentrop said. "Some of their family friends and everything. Just because they didn't like her."

There has to be more that they don't know, or they aren't telling us.
 
There may be details they were advised not to share or some that wont come out until trial that they are unaware of.
All three of the murders look like emerging meth addicts.
 
More about the Keighley Alyea case
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
<snipped>
Prosecutors say that Alyea was lured over to go see Hilt at 1:30 in the morning, thanks to an urgent text message. The two had dated for a few years, but friends and family say it was an abusive relationship and involved drugs. They say Alyea had broken things off and gotten clean, but others say the two still had some contact.

Article:
http://blogs.kansascity.com/crime_scene/2009/10/more-about-the-keighley-alyea-case-.html
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Friends, Family Mourn Keighley Alyea
Large Crowd Expected For Vigil On Wednesday
POSTED: 4:29 pm CDT October 7, 2009
UPDATED: 5:30 pm CDT October 7, 2009
<snipped>
The Facebook page at first provided hope as they spent last week looking for their missing friend, but on Wednesday those emotions turned to feelings of loss.

"I was friends with both Keighley and Dustin (Hilt, one of the three men charged with the woman's death)," Lauren wrote on the site. "It blows my mind. Maybe it's that I'm not letting myself believe it just yet until I know every detail."


Video: Friends, Family Mourn Keighley Alyea
http://www.kctv5.com/video/21232458/

Article:
http://www.kctv5.com/news/21231600/detail.html
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Alyea's Grandparents Remember Happier Times
Slain Teen&#8217;s Relatives Talk About Their Loss
POSTED: 5:49 pm CDT October 7, 2009
UPDATED: 6:27 pm CDT October 7, 2009
<snipped>
"She'd call me about four times a day," said her grandfather, recalling the days when she did not have her driver's license yet and would call him to get around town. "No sooner did I get home, she'd be calling and wanna go somewhere else."

Video: Alyea's Grandparents Remember Happier Times
http://www.kctv5.com/video/21233114/index.html

Article:
http://www.kctv5.com/news/21232745/detail.html
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Family plans memorial for slain Kansas teen
Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2009
<snipped>
Frentrop said Alyea, who lived on her own and worked two jobs, had been dating Hilt "off-and-on" for about two years.

Zane L. Todd, lawyer for Hilt, said Wednesday the suspects would likely not enter pleas until November. He said he could not comment on the case because he had only received it Tuesday when the three made their first appearances.


Article:
http://www.bnd.com/336/story/956106.html
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Murdered teen regained consciousness before death, family says
Posted on Wed, Oct. 07, 2009 11:07 PM
<snipped>
&#8220;This is not a typical (memorial) service. This is a life taken out of season &#8230; by one who looked on a life and cast it away carelessly,&#8221; said Jim Heaton, a pastor at Westside. &#8220;Somehow, if her life touched you, hold her now in your mind and survey your chance to become a different person.&#8221;

A vigil for Keighley Ann Alyea, held Wednesday, drew a crowd to the Westside Family Church in Lenexa.
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Photos | Vigil for Keighley Alyea at Westside Family Church in Lenexa
http://www.kansascity.com/604/gallery/1496187.html

Photos | Part 2: Vigil for Keighley Alyea at Westside Family Church in Lenexa
http://www.kansascity.com/934/gallery/1496187.html

Article:
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/1496365.html
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Father Of Suspect In Alyea Case Speaks Out
Vigil Held For Alyea At Lenexa Church
POSTED: 5:57 pm CDT October 7, 2009
UPDATED: 8:22 pm CDT October 7, 2009
<snipped>
Bohlken said he last saw his son just before his arrest on Monday. Investigators claim Alyea was killed six days earlier on Sept. 30. Her body was found in a Cass County, Mo., farm field.

"Gerald throughout the week had been completely normal. We had no reason ... nothing out of the ordinary. No reason. He was very surprised as anyone to see police at our door," Bohlken said.


Video: Father Of Suspect In Alyea Case Speaks Out
http://www.kmbc.com/video/21232446/index.html

Article:
http://www.kmbc.com/news/21232896/detail.html
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Video: Slain Teen Remembered At Vigil 2:22
Friends and family members hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Kayleigh Alyea, whose body was found on Monday.
http://www.kmbc.com/video/21234516/index.html
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Video: Hundreds Gather To Remember Murdered Teen (02:07)
http://www.fox4kc.com/videobeta/wat...83-876a-8a506d99d611&src=front&title=Hundreds Gather To Remember Murdered Teen

Video: Hundreds Gather To Remember Murdered Teen (01:36)
http://www.fox4kc.com/videobeta/wat...83-876a-8a506d99d611&src=front&title=Hundreds Gather To Remember Murdered Teen
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Vigil, Friends Celebrate Alyea's Life
Friends Say Alyea Was Amazing Friend
POSTED: 6:45 am CDT October 8, 2009
UPDATED: 7:17 am CDT October 8, 2009
<snipped>
Ribbons and a small card with Keighley's picture and a poem were handed out to hundreds of people who are still in pain.

Kelsey Smith's parents, Greg and Missy were at the vigil to show their support. Kelsey was kidnapped and murdered from a Target store nearly three years ago in Overland Park.


Video: Alyea Vigil Brings Family, Friends Together
http://www.kctv5.com/video/21237133/index.html

Article:
http://www.kctv5.com/news/21236520/detail.html

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I would LOVE to know what girls "had a problem with her." They should fry right along with the 's that killed Keighley. May they never know another moments peace their whole lives. If they're never prosecuted, I hope they will see her face in their dreams every, single night for the rest of their miserable lives.

A beautiful, young girl was brutally murdered for some stupid reason. By all accounts, she was trying to turn her life around and distance herself from negative influences. Is this is why she was murdered?
 
Well her uncle is saying
"Because some girls had a problem with her," Frentrop said. "Some of their family friends and everything. Just because they didn't like her."

And Callbeck's dad is saying -
Father Of Suspect In Alyea Case Speaks Out


"Gerald throughout the week had been completely normal. We had no reason ... nothing out of the ordinary. No reason. He was very surprised as anyone to see police at our door," Bohlken said.

Bohlken told Antonia that Calbeck had recently started hanging around Hilt, who is described by police as a former boyfriend of Alyea.

Bohlken said his son did not know Alyea

So, either Dad's totally in the dark, or his thoughts about Hilt and his cousin Mattox setting his son up makes some sense. Somebody must be talking to police -- how would they know she had regained consciousness?
 
Could be that Calbeck was just with the other two at a very wrong time and watched it all happen. Could be he started doing drugs with the others (if not before). Why would a good kid hang out with crackheads?

ETA: Not suggesting he had nothing to do with it. No parent wants to believe their child is capable of something like this. My bet is that Calbeck was the first one to talk.
 
Carrie, I'm thinking the same thing. The Callbeck kid is/was enrolled in JCCC (Johnson County Community College) as was Keighley. Seems to me that both of them had some aspirations and were trying to get on in life, Hilts and Mattox...not too sure.

From what little I've read, Keighley must have had troubles at home -- largely raised by grandma, then moves in with another family (the Beebes). Goes to an "alternative" school SM Horizons. No word from her mother and her father only through his brother??
 
I'm very sorry for the loss of such a young life. I think we are missing a lot of details in this case.

Can't help but think about Kara Kopetsky. Not only did one of the accused in this case have ties to Belton, Mo, but also the abusive teenage relationship. I wish Kara's case would have answers soon.

May Keighleigh rest in piece and may justice be swift on those who killed her.
 
I'm very sorry for the loss of such a young life. I think we are missing a lot of details in this case.

Can't help but think about Kara Kopetsky. Not only did one of the accused in this case have ties to Belton, Mo, but also the abusive teenage relationship. I wish Kara's case would have answers soon.

May Keighleigh rest in piece and may justice be swift on those who killed her.

That's what first came to my mind also. That's why i did some digging around and found ties to that area. I wish Kara's case had the national and local attention at first that this case had also. And maybe if Belton PD would have another department come into help them...
Kara will be found, and justice will be served, and those responsible should not get to comfortable.

May Keighleigh be at peace and her family and friends comforted in this trying time.
 
So, either Dad's totally in the dark, or his thoughts about Hilt and his cousin Mattox setting his son up makes some sense. Somebody must be talking to police -- how would they know she had regained consciousness?

I'll bet he is talking to the police. I'll bet he's trying to get a deal. Has there been any mention of upgrading the charges?
 
luv, it's very quiet. The Calbeck dad made the remark that he was trying to get information. I'm wondering if these guys are not allowed visitors other than counsel. All of them are adults - so it would seem likely. Interesting to me that Calbeck is the only one that apparently wants a speedy trial, due process etc. via his 14th and 6th ammendment rights. Must be his lawyer trying to seperate him from Mattox and Hilts. His involvement makes less sense to me, but who knows?

pdf - Complaint against Mattox

Check out the witness list starting on page 3!!!
 
luv, it's very quiet. The Calbeck dad made the remark that he was trying to get information. I'm wondering if these guys are not allowed visitors other than counsel. All of them are adults - so it would seem likely. Interesting to me that Calbeck is the only one that apparently wants a speedy trial, due process etc. via his 14th and 6th ammendment rights. Must be his lawyer trying to seperate him from Mattox and Hilts. His involvement makes less sense to me, but who knows?

pdf - Complaint against Mattox

Check out the witness list starting on page 3!!!

So they killed her, then stole her money and medication? :furious:

So sad...right when she appeared to be trying to get her life together. :(
 
Was it said how Keighley's body was found? Wondering if Calbeck started talking sooner and that's how they found her.
 
I have some insight on this. Joseph Mattox's mother and Dustin Hilt's father are brother and sister.
Also, researching case.net, in 2006 and 2009 SM (Joseph's father) residence is listed as [redacted] - if you mapquest it you will see how VERY close his house is to where Alyea's body was found.
 
parent, thanks for posting and welcome to WS.

Do you have even the vaguest notion as to what the uncle could mean when he said that some girls/some of the family didn't like Keighley and that's why she was murdered?? There's got to be more to this.
 
I have some insight on this. Joseph Mattox's mother and Dustin Hilt's father are brother and sister.
Also, researching case.net, in 2006 and 2009 SM (Joseph's father) residence is listed as [redacted] - if you mapquest it you will see how VERY close his house is to where Alyea's body was found.

You're right, it's a straight shot with one turn and less than 4 miles.
 

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