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JUN 6, 2019
Death Penalty Possible For Man Charged With Murdering 13-Year-Old Hania Aguilar
A North Carolina prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty against the man accused in the kidnapping, rape and murder of a teenager last year.

News sources report Robeson County District Attorney Matt Scott voiced his intentions at a hearing Thursday in the case of Michael McLellan, who is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses.

Scott said the crimes fit the criteria for the state to seek the death penalty, noting that the aggravating circumstances included McLellan's criminal record which consists of violent crimes and the "extremely atrocious, heinous and cruel" murder of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar.

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OCT 7, 2019
Kidnapping, murder case of Hania Aguilar to be discussed in court this week
The case of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar who was authorities said was kidnapped and murdered will be discussed in court this week.

The man accused in the case, Michael McLellan was on the superior court docket for Monday, Oct. 7. WMBF News was told by court officials that administrative hearings will be held in the case this week, but McLellan is not expected to appear for those hearings.

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Hania Aguilar's accused murderer's case to be heard this week
The case against Michael McLellan, 34, is listed on the Robeson County Court docket for Monday and Tuesday of this week.

The State of North Carolina announced back in June that it was seeking the death penalty against McLellan in the killing of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar last November in Lumberton.

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Prosecutors said McLellan was a suspect early on in the investigation, but they didn't want to immediately release that information.

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Thanks, Pommy!
Yes, probably his attys. or maybe the ADA wants a delay on some court date, or they're discussing some legality, or scheduling, etc.
Just administrative stuff, IMO.
So, we wait -- and keep an eye on the docket and MSM.
 
OCT 7, 2019
Man accused of killing Lumberton teen appointed second attorney
Michael McLellan, 34, has been appointed a second attorney in the killing of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar last November in Lumberton.

McLellan was listed on the Robeson County Court docket for this week, but Robeson County District Attorney Matthew Scott said the case won’t be heard. Scott said McLellan’s attorneys have been given his case file to prepare for his defense.

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NOV 27, 2019
A year later, legal wrangling continues in Hania Aguilar murder case
Wednesday marks one year since 13-year-old Hania Aguilar's body was found in Robeson County.

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But one year later; the sting of her death remains as the case against her alleged killer moves at a slow pace.

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Despite multiple court dates for Michael Ray McLellan, there are few recent developments in his case.

According to court documents in March, defense attorney Butch Pope filed a motion demanding Robeson County DSS give him all the records regarding McLellan and his parents' background, mental health, abuse, everything in his DSS file.

A judge granted that request in April, just one month before McLellan was indicted by a grand jury.

In June, District Attorney Matthew Scott announced the state's intention to seek the death penalty.

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Then in August, his new attorney filed a bombshell motion demanding his client's right to a speedy trial.

Sources speculate that if this case drags out, it could very well be an appealable issue for McLellan's defense.

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DEC 8, 2019
One year ago: Michael McLellan charged in Hania Aguilar murder, kidnapping
A year has gone by since Michael McLellan was charged in the death of Hania Aguilar.

McLellan was arrested on 10 felony charges related to the death of Hania Aguilar on Dec. 8, 2018.

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The charges are as follows:
  • First-degree murder
  • First-degree forcible rape
  • Statutory rape of a person under 15 years of age or younger
  • First-degree sexual offense
  • Statutory sex offense with a person 15 years or younger
  • First-degree kidnapping
  • Felony larceny
  • Felony restraint
  • Abduction of child
  • Concealment of a death
McLellan made his first court appearance following the arrest on Dec. 10, where he was denied bond.

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McLellan was indicted on murder charges in Aguilar’s death in May of 2019.

In June, News13 learned prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against McLellan.

[…]
 
Let's get this show on the road -- it's time for that ~man~ to sweat it, big time. Grrrrr.
Her poor family -- Christmas time is so sad for families still going through mourning and missing someone they loved dearly and who brought beauty and innocent happiness into their lives. I'm sure their house seems too, too quiet and empty at times.
 
One year later, Hania Aguilar murder case proceeds slowly in Robeson County

Nov 27, 2019

Neither Hosford nor Pope nor Robeson County District Attorney Matt Scott responded to requests for interviews as to the status of the case.

The file shows the defense lawyers have requested discovery — copies of all documents and other records and information that outline the case against him. They are entitled to this information to help them prepare McLellan’s case.

Two sealed envelopes are in the file. There is no indication on the exterior of the envelopes of what they contain. They are to be opened only by a judge.

In August, Hosford filed a motion that demands McLellan’ right to a speedy trial as guaranteed under both the North Carolina Constitution and the United States Constitution.

It’s unclear what effect this can have. In 2003, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled 5-2 in a Robeson County case that the state did not violate the speedy-trial rights for a Robeson County murder defendant who waited in jail for four-and-half years for his day in court.

The majority said “the delay was caused by neutral factors,” including a heavy backlog of murder cases.

McLellan’ next court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 9, a year and a day since the thousands of people gathered in the gym at Lumberton High School for Hania’s funeral.
 
DEC 23, 2019
Top 10 stories of 2019: Hania Aguilar murder case continues to make news
Thirteen-year-old Hania Aguilar certainly did not deserve the troubling fate that befell her roughly 13 months ago.

The Lumberton teenager went missing on the morning of Nov. 5, 2018, and would remain so for a stretch of 22 days before her naked body was found, face-down, in about 4 1/2 feet of water off Wire Grass Road in Robeson County.

Her case continued to make headlines in 2019.

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NOV 5, 2020
Robeson County community remembers Hania Aguilar two years later | CBS 17
Two years later, the story of Hania Aguilar still haunts the Robeson County area.

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“Hania was just a beautiful beautiful girl,” Gaugh said. “Taken way too soon. She should be here living a long joyful life.”

Gaugh is friends with Hania’s mother. Her daughter was a friend of Hania’s.

“Chloe’s not the same no more,” she said. “Chloe’s not cheerful anymore. She misses her.”

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“It’s been two years and this whole community wants to see justice and that’s why I’m here speaking today,” Gaugh said. “For this community we want to see justice served. It’s been two years.”

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McLellan is in protective custody and the case has still not gone to trial. Hania’s mom told News13 Thursday ‘there is a mother who no longer waits for Thanksgiving or Christmas’ and the justice system failed her. She says the only thing she hopes for is justice.
 
NOV 5, 2020
Lumberton teen remembered after being abducted, killed two years ago
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The State of North Carolina served McLellan back in June with notice of the death penalty in Hania's death. Prosecutors believe McLellan should die if he's convicted by a jury.

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In the year after Hania’s murder, the Lumberton community showered her family with love since her death.

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Some have said what happened to Hania is one of the greatest tragedies in Robeson County and they're praying that justice will be served in her death.

A trial date for McLellan hasn't been set at this time.

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Thanks, P-Mommy. I just checked again -- nothing.
Crowded, understaffed court situation and Covid.
At least he's behind bars.

Hoping that Hania's family will have as good a Thanksgiving as is possible. What else can we say? SMH.
Hugs to all.
 
Notice! Court dates!

I just hit the jackpot on Michael McLellan's court docket. There's something going on, and the events are slated for Superior Court, so this could indeed be something. I haven't had time to check the details yet, but here's what I saw.

Notice the Court Date of 12/07/2020 -- I bolded the first one. You can click on the blue Case Number to see the offense.
Please note, if you do reference the link below, that the first 3 entries on the page are not for Michael McLellan.

I am gonna do a bit more digging, but dinner calls, so if I find something of note, I'll let y'all know. I haven't seen anything new in MSM in many months about this case, so far.

Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS001998
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056271
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056272
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056273
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056274
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056275
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056276
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056277
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056278
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 18CRS056279
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 19CRS000898
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 19CRS000899
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 19CRS000900
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 19CRS000901
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A AM 19CRS000910
Superior MCLELLAN,MICHAEL 08/03 12/07/2020 002A PM 18CRS056270
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Source:
Calendars / District and Superior Court Query
 
Well, no details on the other Docket panels at this time.
No detail on McLellan's Courtroom Number 002A.
When there is, it would say "Trial" if it indeed were a trial. So far no details for that specific courtroom -- although the 7th is Monday. Dunno.

Maybe it'll get updated later??? In these Covid daze, who knoze?
 
DEC 29, 2020
Robeson County man accused of killing Lumberton teen expected to be tried in June | WPDE
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Scott [Robeson County District Attorney] told ABC 15 in a telephone message that the case is on the homicide calendar and they anticipate McLellan's case going to the June administrative calendar.

McLellan is charged with 10 felonies related to Hania's case, including first-degree murder, first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping.

The State of North Carolina is seeking the death penalty against McLellan.

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Prosecutors said McLellan was a suspect early on in the investigation, but they didn't want to immediately release that information.

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Scott said they're still in the discovery phase of the case.

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