IN - Marion Co Deputy John Durm, 61, Fatally Injured by Inmate, 10 July, 2023 *Arrest*

[FrostedGlass]

Today is his funeral. 38 years of service. I'll be posting other articles; I wanted this one to stand alone.

Deputy Sheriff John Durm

Deputy Sheriff John Durm succumbed to injuries he sustained at about 11:30 am when he was attacked by a prisoner attempting to escape from the Community Justice Campus at 675 Justice Way in Indianapolis.

www.odmp.org

JOHN DURM​

Deputy Sheriff John Durm succumbed to injuries he sustained at about 11:30 am when he was attacked by a prisoner attempting to escape from the Community Justice Campus at 675 Justice Way in Indianapolis.

He was returning the murder suspect from the hospital when the man violently assaulted him in the detention center's sallyport. The prisoner wrapped the handcuff chain linking around Deputy Sheriff's neck, with both of them falling to the ground during the struggle. As soon as Deputy Durm stopped moving, the prisoner unlocked his handcuffs, then stole one of the sheriff's vans but crashed outside the complex during his escape attempt. The prisoner was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and is facing murder charges.

Deputy Durm was transported to Eskenazi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Durm had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His wife and son also serve with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
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His obituary:

Obituaries in Indianapolis, IN | The Indianapolis Star

“Johnny”, as he was known by his family and friends, was loved by so many. In addition to his family and friends he was respected and loved by his...

www.indystar.com

 

[Penny68]

Such a dreadful thing to happen to this deputy. Solely there then doing his job that he had been dedicated to.

Let's hope that evil prisoner never sees the light of day again outside the prison walls.

My heart goes out to his family. Such a devastating loss for them all.

May John Durm Rest in Peace.

 

[FrostedGlass]

The accused prisoner is Orlando Mitchell. The prosecutor has asked for the death penalty; this is one case where I hope he gets it. Mitchell admitted to shooting his wife to death last year.

Here's his case for the death of the Deputy Durm

ORLANDO D. MITCHELL​

Case Number	49D29-2307-MR-019894
Court	Marion Superior Court 29
Type	MR - Murder
Filed	07/13/2023

Charges​

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01	07/10/2023	35-42-1-1(1): Murder
02	07/10/2023	35-42-1-1(2): Murder
03	07/10/2023	35-42-5-1(a)(2)/F2: Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury-Robbery by putting someone in fear an
04	07/10/2023	35-44.1-3-4(b)/F4: Escape-While escaping, def. causes bodily injury to another person

07/13/2023

Approval of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Court D29 Special Judge Case - Hon. Smith, Mark A. has reviewed your request according to Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17 and hereby orders that: The request is GRANTED, with the following conditions: Courtroom attendees must follow professionalism and decorum as required by the Court. Media must pool resources with only one (1) video camera, one (1) still photographer, OR one (1) audio feed allowed per court session. The entirety of the proceeding cannot be captured. Only certain audio/video/photographs can be obtained. No audio/video/photographs of any juveniles, witnesses or jurors may be captured. Transered from related MC Case Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[Penny68]

Yes, 100% hope he does get the death penalty for these two murders now, well deserving for sure.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Marion Co. Sheriff wants Orlando Mitchell moved to Indiana Dept. of Correction

Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal filed a motion Wednesday morning to have Orlando Mitchell, the man accused of killing sheriff's deputy John Durm on Monday, to be moved to the Indiana Department of Correction.

www.wishtv.com

UPDATE: A judge Wednesday approved the request to move Mitchell to the Indiana Department of Correction. It is unclear when the transfer will happen.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal filed a motion Wednesday morning asking to have Orlando Mitchell, the man accused of killing sheriff’s deputy John Durm on Monday, to be moved to the Indiana Department of Correction.

According to court documents obtained by News 8, Forestal believes Mitchell poses a “risk of serious bodily injury or death to others.”

 

[FrostedGlass]

The admitted murder of his wife; there's more in the article.

Suspect in death of Marion Co. sheriff's deputy also charged in 2022 day care murder

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The prisoner accused of killing a veteran member of the Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office on Monday during an escape attempt is the same man police say killed his girlfriend outside an Indianapolis day care in 2022. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm, 61, died after being...

www.wishtv.com

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Mitchell was being held on murder charges for the death of 32-year-old Krystal Walton. Police say Mitchell admitted to the shooting Walton, the mother of his child, outside of a day care at Holmes Avenue and 10th Street early on Sept. 16, 2022.

Investigators believe Mitchell approached Walton and shot her as she walked from Charity Church Child Care Center. Multiple people witnessed the shooting.

Walton had called the police Mitchell multiple times before she died on Sept. 16. Walton was four months pregnant when she said her boyfriend had choked her and she was concerned he would find her, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in March 2021.

That same month, the father of Walton’s 6-year-old daughter came to pick her house to pick up the child. He had called to say he was outside in his vehicle. Walton told police Mitchell became enraged saying “I’m gonna *advertiser censored** you up! I’m gonna mess around and kill you!” as she was styling the child’s hair.
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[FrostedGlass]

The case for the murder of his wife

ORLANDO D MITCHELL​

Case Number	49D29-2209-MR-026176
Court	Marion Superior Court 29
Type	MR - Murder
Filed	09/26/2022

Charges​

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01	09/16/2022	35-42-1-1(1): Murder
02	09/16/2022	35-46-1-15.1(a)(12)/MA: Invasion of Privacy-Def. violates a no contact order issued under I.C. 35-38
03	09/16/2022	35-47-4-6/MA: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Domestic Batterer
04	09/16/2022	35-42-2-2(a)&(b)(2)(A)/F5: Criminal Recklessness

10/18/2023	Pretrial Conference Session: 10/18/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
10/24/2023	Jury Trial Session: 10/24/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG Session: 10/25/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am (2 days)

 

[FrostedGlass]

Here is his next court date in the Deputy Durm murder case and his death penalty appeal:
49D29-2307-MR-019894 and 23S-DP-00183

09/08/2023

Hearing Session: 09/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

Here is the case number for the death penalty appeal
23S-DP-00183

There are no new court dates for his wife's murder case but I'll add this record of his safe-keeping approval
49D29-2209-MR-026176

07/12/2023	Document Filed Sheriff's Verified Motion to Transfer Defendant to Dept of Correction for Safekeeping Filed By: Forestal, Kerrry
07/12/2023	Motion Filed Sheriff's Verified Motion to Transfer Defendant Filed By: Forestal, Kerrry
07/12/2023	Order Granting Motion to Transfer Defendant Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.

 

[FrostedGlass]

There have been quite a few filings in the Durm case but little info as to what they are. There are several subpoenas to Eskenazi Hospital, which is where Drum was taken; as well as a few discovery protection orders.
Hendricks County Superior Court Judge Mark Smith has assumed jurisdiction.

08/31/2023	Transport Order Entered To Marion County Superior Court for 9-8-23 hearing Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ Party: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
08/31/2023	Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Noticed: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D. Noticed: State of Indiana Noticed: Bavender, Matthew Jerome Noticed: Thornburg, Shelby Nicole Noticed: Martin, Deana Louise Noticed: Casanova, Raymond Vincent
08/31/2023	Objection Filed Objection to media filming or photographing in court Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
08/31/2023	Order Granting Defendant's Pleading #6 / Motion to Strike and Substitute Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
08/31/2023	Order Granting Defendant's Pleading #7 / Objection to Media Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
08/31/2023	Response Filed State's Pleading 6 - Response to Def Media Objection.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana
09/01/2023	Automated Paper Notice Issued to Parties Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court ---- 8/31/2023 : ORLANDO D. MITCHELL
09/01/2023	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court ---- 8/31/2023 : Deana Louise Martin;Matthew Jerome Bavender;Shelby Nicole Thornburg;Raymond Vincent Casanova Order Granting ---- 8/31/2023 : Deana Louise Martin;Ryan Wilson Mears;Matthew Jerome Bavender;Shelby Nicole Thornburg;Raymond Vincent Casanova Order Granting ---- 8/31/2023 : Deana Louise Martin;Ryan Wilson Mears;Matthew Jerome Bavender;Shelby Nicole Thornburg;Raymond Vincent Casanova
09/01/2023	Order Issued Clarifying Order Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/01/2023	Response Filed Defense response to State's Pleading 6 Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/02/2023	Automated ENotice Issued to Parties Order Issued ---- 9/1/2023 : Deana Louise Martin;Ryan Wilson Mears;Matthew Jerome Bavender;Shelby Nicole Thornburg;Raymond Vincent Casanova
09/08/2023	Hearing Session: 09/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[FrostedGlass]

Update At this time, the next scheduled conference is 01/05/2024. I also want to note is other murder case was his girlfriend, not his wife (as I stated earlier)

09/05/2023	Approval of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Order granted by Judge Mark Smith and not Judge Charles Miller Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ Date Signed: 08/31/2023
09/06/2023	Motion Filed Motion for realtime reporting Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/07/2023	Order Granting Motion for Realtime Reporting - Defense Pleading #9 Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/08/2023	Hearing Session: 09/08/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ Result: Commenced and concluded
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry State by Matt Bavender and Shelby Thornburg. Defendant in person and by counsel Deana Martin and Ray Casanova Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Defendant in custody
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Hearing held on Joint Scheduling Order
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Court requests August 2026 trial date Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Court will provide specific dates for future hearings
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Defense requests protective order apply to State's witnesses
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Defense to file motion regarding discovery protective order
09/08/2023	Hearing Journal Entry Defense requests defendant appear in person for future hearings
09/08/2023	Transport Order Entered 9-8-23 RETURN ORDER Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ Party: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/11/2023	Order Issued Scheduling Order Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/11/2023	Motion Filed Motion for reciprocal protective order defense pleading 10 Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
01/05/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/05/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[FrostedGlass]

Some new things since the last update. The Durm case first. I've never heard of realtime reporting. Below is a brief description and I added another link with more info.

09/06/2023	Motion Filed Motion for realtime reporting Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/07/2023	Order Granting Motion for Realtime Reporting - Defense Pleading #9 Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

What does realtime mean in court reporting?
Realtime is a value-added service provided by court reporters to their clients. With realtime technology, the court reporter is able to convert his stenographic notes into text, giving the attorneys and the court immediate access to the testimony being given in deposition or court.
Additional:

What's So Great About a Realtime Feed? - Planet Depos Blog

What exactly is a realtime feed from a court reporter and how is it used? We examine realtime feeds, their purpose, and how they can be implemented. A realtime feed from a certified court reporter might just be the best tool for your next deposition.

planetdepos.com

 

[FrostedGlass]

There are no new dates for Durm case yet but here are a few more filings:

09/11/2023	Motion Filed Motion for reciprocal protective order defense pleading 10 Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/13/2023	Discovery Filed DISCOVERY COMPLIANCE #3.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana
09/18/2023	Praecipe for Transcript Filed Praecipe for Transcript of 9/8/23 Hearing Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/18/2023	Praecipe for Transcript Filed Praecipe for Transcript of Hearing from September 8, 2023. Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
09/19/2023	Order Issued Order on Defendant's Pleading #10 / Reciprocal Protective Order Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
09/25/2023	Administrative Event Notice of Completion of Transcript of 9-8-23 pre-trial conference.
10/02/2023	Order Granting Amended Joint Proposed Scheduling Order Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
01/05/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/05/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[FrostedGlass]

Update for the murder of his gf

08/23/2023	Administrative Event Court reviews and responds to Objection to Media Filming or Photographing filed 8-22-23. Motion taken under advisement.
08/23/2023	Motion for Continuance Filed Motion to continue Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D
08/28/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference scheduled for 11/13/2023 at 1:00 PM.
09/01/2023	Order Granting Motion for Continuance Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Order Signed: 08/28/2023
09/01/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial originally scheduled on 10/24/2023 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 01/09/2024 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
09/01/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 10/25/2023 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: .
09/01/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 01/10/2024 at 9:00 AM.
09/01/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 10/18/2023 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 01/03/2024 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
11/13/2023	Pretrial Conference Session: 11/13/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: Attorneys only unless defense requests presence of defendant
01/03/2024	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 01/03/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
01/09/2024	Jury Trial Session: 01/09/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 01/10/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am (2 days)

 

[FrostedGlass]

Update for the murder of his girlfriend

11/09/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference scheduled for 11/13/2023 at 1:00 PM was cancelled. Reason: Judicial Action.
11/09/2023	Order Denying Motion for Continuance Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
11/13/2023	CANCELED Pretrial Conference Reason: Judicial Action Session: 11/13/2023 1:00 PM, Cancelled Comment: Attorneys only unless defense requests presence of defendant
01/03/2024	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 01/03/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.
01/09/2024	Jury Trial Session: 01/09/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 01/10/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am (2 days)

Date is still the same for the Durm murder:

10/12/2023	Discovery Filed DISCOVERY COMPLIANCE #4.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana
10/18/2023	Discovery Filed DISCOVERY COMPLIANCE #5.pdf Filed By: State of Indiana
01/05/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/05/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[FrostedGlass]

WTHR released the LE video of the transport, escape and murder of Deputy Durm.
Caution; it's painful to watch knowing how it ends.

Update for the Deputy Durm murder case:

12/13/2023	Motion for Continuance Filed Motion to continue PTC Filed By: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
12/13/2023	Transport Order Entered 1-5-24 Transport Order Party: MITCHELL, ORLANDO D.
12/13/2023	Order Granting Motion for Continuance Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
12/13/2023	Administrative Event 1/5/24 transport order CANCELED
12/18/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 01/05/2024 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 03/01/2024 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
03/01/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/05/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ

 

[FrostedGlass]

Durm murder update:

02/26/2024	Judicial Notice of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Noticed: Bavender, Matthew Jerome Noticed: Thornburg, Shelby Nicole Noticed: Martin, Deana Louise Noticed: Casanova, Raymond Vincent Noticed: Benson-Kooy, Courtney Ann Notice Date: 02/23/2024
02/26/2024	Order Granting Motion for Continuance Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ
02/26/2024	Denial of Media Request for Cameras in the Court Judicial Officer: Smith, Mark A - SJ Noticed:: Bavender, Matthew Jerome Noticed:: Thornburg, Shelby Nicole Noticed:: Martin, Deana Louise Noticed:: Casanova, Raymond Vincent Noticed:: Benson-Kooy, Courtney Ann
02/26/2024	Hearing Scheduling Activity Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 03/01/2024 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 05/03/2024 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
03/22/2024	Document Filed Request for State Reimbursement for Costs of Defense Services
05/03/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 01/05/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/03/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG

Update for Walton murder

05/03/2024

Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 06/21/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/18/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 01/03/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 03/01/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/03/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG

10/21/2024

Jury Trial Session: 12/05/2022 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 02/27/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 04/10/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 04/11/2023 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 06/27/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 06/28/2023 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 10/24/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/25/2023 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 01/09/2024 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 01/10/2024 9:00 AM, Cancelled Session: 10/21/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 10/22/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F.Session: 10/23/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am (2 days)

 

[FrostedGlass]

Mitchel's next hearing for the Durm murder

07/12/2024

Pretrial Conference Session: 07/12/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG

Update for the Walton murder

07/12/2024	Pretrial Conference Session: 07/12/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG
09/06/2024	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 09/06/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Symons, Matthew E - MAG Comment: Motion in Limine & Jury Instructions
10/21/2024	Jury Trial Session: 10/21/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 10/22/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Session: 10/23/2024 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Miller, Charles F. Comment: 8:30 am (2 days)

 

[c@tw0man]

The admitted murder of his wife; there's more in the article.

Suspect in death of Marion Co. sheriff's deputy also charged in 2022 day care murder

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The prisoner accused of killing a veteran member of the Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office on Monday during an escape attempt is the same man police say killed his girlfriend outside an Indianapolis day care in 2022. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm, 61, died after being...

www.wishtv.com

(snips)
Mitchell was being held on murder charges for the death of 32-year-oldKrystal Walton. Police say Mitchell admitted to the shooting Walton, the mother of his child, outside of a day care at Holmes Avenue and 10th Street early on Sept. 16, 2022.

Investigators believe Mitchell approached Walton and shot her as she walked from Charity Church Child Care Center. Multiple people witnessed the shooting.

Walton had called the police Mitchell multiple times before she died on Sept. 16. Walton was four months pregnant when she said her boyfriend had choked her and she was concerned he would find her, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in March 2021.

That same month, the father of Walton’s 6-year-old daughter came to pick her house to pick up the child. He had called to say he was outside in his vehicle. Walton told police Mitchell became enraged saying “I’m gonna *advertiser censored** you up! I’m gonna mess around and kill you!” as she was styling the child’s hair.
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What a piece of human trash! My heart goes out to the families of Ms. Walton and Deputy Durm. What is wrong with people like him? It sure seems like the human race is out to destroy everything that is good and decent.

 

[FrostedGlass]

What a piece of human trash! My heart goes out to the families of Ms. Walton and Deputy Durm. What is wrong with people like him? It sure seems like the human race is out to destroy everything that is good and decent.

I'm not big on the death penalty but this might be one I would seriously consider. Killing two people almost a year apart tells me he's a very dangerous person.

Caught on camera and in front of witnesses leaves no room for reasonable doubt. imo

 

[Tealgrove]

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