GUILTY OH - Shannon Graves, 28, found in freezer, Youngstown, Feb 2017

[Niner]

Woman faces prison time for failing to live up to promises

Jan 11, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Katrina Layton, 37, accepted a new plea agreement Friday that could result in her getting 20 years in prison for her role in the murder and dismemberment of Shannon Graves.
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Her earlier plea agreement called for her getting probation and no prison time......
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Friday afternoon, she pleaded guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to four counts of tampering with evidence, three counts of obstructing justice and one count of abuse of a corpse. She will be sentenced Jan. 29.

Prosecutors will recommend that she get 20 years in prison, but her defense attorneys will argue for 10 years.When Layton pleaded guilty Feb. 18, 2018, to obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, she was allowed to leave jail on a personal recognizance bond, meaning she didn’t have to pay anything.
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Husband and wife Andrew A. Herrmann and Michelle Ihlenfeld, both 28, of Francisca Avenue, are charged with helping Novoa mutilate and hide Graves’ body, as well as burn her belongings.

Herrmann’s next pretrial hearing is 10 a.m. Jan. 17 on 14 charges, including tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, obstructing justice and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.

No hearings or trial date are set for Ihlenfeld on charges of intimidation, obstructing justice, abuse of a corpse, obstructing justice and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.

Both were also indicted on separate aggravated drug trafficking charges in June.

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 17th:
*Pretrial Hearing (all charges) (@ 10am ET) - OH - Shannon Elizabeth Graves (28) (Missing Feb. 2017, Youngstown; found in freezer July 2017) – for *Andrew A. Herrmann (27) arrested (8/30/18), indicted (8/29/18) & charged (9/4/18) with 11 counts of tampering with evidence, 1 count of abuse of a corpse, 1 count of obstruction of justice & 1 count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. No bond set.
*Indicted (6/13/19), charged & arraigned (6/25/19) with aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial was to begin 8/19/19 for drugs-was cancelled
5/30/19 Update: Motion to continue trial-granted. Next pretrial hearing on 7/18.
6/26/19 Update: Arraignment on charges aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. Transferred to another judge. Next “Notes for Court” hearing on 7/11, trial scheduled for 8/19. 7/11/19: Pretrial hearing on 7/23 re drugs.
7/18/19 Update: Tampering: Next pretrial hearing on 11/6. 7/23/19: Drugs: waived speedy trial. Trial on 8/19 has been cancelled. Had pretrial hearing on 7/18 & 9/4, next 10/29 @1pm & Pretrial hearing on 11/6. 11/6/19: Hearing continued to 1/17/20.
*Michelle Lee Ihlenfeld (27) – Next Notes for Court Hearing on 2/3/20; Case was closed.
*Arturo Novoa (31) – Plead guilty. 6/14/19: Sentenced to 48 years to life in prison.
*Katrina L. Layton (36) – Plead guilty. Next sentencing on 1/29/20.

 

[Niner]

Herrmann (for both charges):

01/17/2020 10:00 AM COURTROOM #5 PRE TRIAL WITH CLIENTS DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

02/27/2020 10:00 AM COURTROOM #5 PLEA DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

link: https://ecourts.mahoningcountyoh.go...eAt3ICljG0VIzeJ738yqCq6L*83nOnud5hrWv2q84P42g

 

[Niner]

Well - this is interesting! I did not know this....

Another defendant pleads guilty to charges in Youngstown murder, dismemberment case

January 17, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Smiling as she was led into court Friday morning, Michelle Ihlenfeld pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the beating death and dismemberment of Shannon Graves almost three years ago.

She’s the latest defendant to enter a plea in the case.
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In court, Ihlenfeld admitted to obstruction of justice for lying before a Grand Jury and intimidation of a witness.
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This leaves only Ihlenfeld’s estranged husband, Andrew Herrmann, to come forward and resolve his own charges in this case. He’s expected in court in about six weeks.
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As part of Friday morning’s hearing, Ihlenfeld also pleaded guilty to separate, unrelated drug trafficking charges.

She will be sentenced on all counts late next month.

 

[Niner]

Ihlenfeld:

01/17/2020 10:00 AM COURTROOM #5 PRE TRIAL WITH CLIENTS DEFENDANT PLEAD GUILTY DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

02/03/2020 07:00 AM COURTROOM #5 NOTES FOR COURT COMPLETED DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

02/25/2020 02:00 PM COURTROOM #5 SENTENCING DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

link: https://ecourts.mahoningcountyoh.go...iDWxgjfiiBAfdWbpMAq6415zE1jb1EuwOBxKgfS2n6FAA

 

[Niner]

I do believe Shannon WILL be getting JUSTICE - Finally!!

 

[Niner]

Woman in dismemberment case gets 6 months in jail

Jan 22, 2020
YOUNGTOWN — Michelle L. Ihlenfeld, 28, of Francisca Avenue, has pleaded guilty to intimidation and obstructing justice in connection to the Shannon Graves murder and dismemberment case and will spend an additional six months at the the Mahoning County Adult Justice Center.

 

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Wednesday, January 29th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 1:30pm ET) – OH – Shannon Elizabeth Graves (28) (missing Feb. 2017, Youngstown; found in freezer July, 2017) – for *Katrina L. Layton (34/now 36) charged with aggravated felony murder, felony murder, 3 counts of tampering with evidence (F3), obstructing justice (F3) & abuse of corpse (F5) & had 2/9/18 pretrial hearing & plead guilty in deal to abuse of corpse & obstruction of justice; will get probation as long as she cooperates & testifies against Novoa at trial. She is out of jail (3/28/18) on a $20K bond own recognizance. Judge sets bond (1/3/20) at $20K Cash bond. Back in jail (1/6/20). Court information from 4/24/18 thru 12/12/19 reference post #218 here:
OH - Shannon Graves, 28, found in freezer, Youngstown, Feb 2017
1/3/20 Update: On 12/12/19 prosecutors argued Layton violated the conditions of her bond by talking to her codefendant & boyfriend, Novoa, even though she was ordered not to. Judge Anthony Donofrio set her bond at $20,000 cash & she must turn herself in until it is posted. 1/6/20: Layton gave herself up on Monday; Judge Anthony Donofrio ordered Layton be jailed until she can post a $20,000 dollar bond. Motions hearings on 1/9 & 1/10/20. 1/9/20: Motion hearing continues on 1/10/20.
1/10/20 Update: Defendant plead guilty to all charges. Sentencing on 1/29/20.
*Andrew A. Herrmann (27) – Next Plea hearing on 2/27/20.
*Michelle Lee Ihlenfeld (27) – 1/17/20: Plead guilty. Sentencing on 2/25/20.
*Arturo Novoa (31) – Plead guilty. 6/14/19: Sentenced to 48 years to life in prison.

 

[Niner]

Woman gets prison for her role in missing 28YO woman's death

Posted: 4:26 PM, Jan 29, 2020
Updated: 11:26 PM, Jan 29, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A Mahoning County woman has been sentenced to spend 18 years behind bars for her involvement in the murder and dismemberment of 28-year-old Shannon Graves in 2017.

According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Katrina Layton pleaded guilty to four counts of tampering with evidence, three counts of obstruction of justice and one account of abuse of a corpse.

 

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Tuesday, February 25th:
*Sentencing Hearing (all charges) (@ 2pm ET) - OH - Shannon Elizabeth Graves (28) (Missing Feb. 2017, Youngstown; found in freezer July 2017) – For *Michelle Lee Ihlenfeld (27/now 28) arrested (8/30/18) & indicted (9/1/18) with 2 counts of intimidation of crime victim/witness (between 8/13 & 8/15 of 2018), 1 count of obstruction of justice, & 1 count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. $300K bond.
*Indicted (6/13/19), charged & arraigned (6/25/19) with aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial was set for 6/3/19, moved to 8/19/19 for drugs which was continued with no date.
5/31/19 Update: Defense files motion for continuance-granted. Next hearing on 6/18. 6/18/19: Hearing continued to 7/18.
6/26/19 Update: Arraignment on charges of 3 counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. Transferred to another judge. Next “Notes for the Court” hearing on 7/11, trial scheduled for 8/19. 7/11/19: Pretrial hearing on 7/23 re drugs.
7/18/19 Update: Tampering hearing was cancelled. Next pretrial hearing on 8/6. 7/23/19: Drugs: Next pretrial hearing on 8/6. 8/6/19: Both cases have been closed. Trial is continued. Stay or Appeal. Next “Notes to Court” hearing on 2/3/20.
1/17/20 Update: Hearing on 2/3/20 is cancelled. Ihlenfeld plead guilty to charges in connection with the beating death & dismemberment of Shannon almost three years ago in a plea deal. She’s the latest defendant to enter a plea in the case. Sentencing on 2/25/20. She will spend an additional 6 months in jail.
*Andrew A. Herrmann (27) – Plea hearing on all charges on 2/27/20.
*Arturo Novoa (31) – Plead guilty. 6/14/19: Sentenced to 48 years to life in prison.
*Katrina L. Layton (36) – Plead guilty. 1/29/20: Sentenced to 18 years in prison.

 

[Niner]

Third person sentenced in Youngstown murder, dismemberment case

February 25, 2020
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After spending nearly two years in jail since her arrest, Judge Anthony Donofrio ordered her to serve another six months in the county jail, followed by a six-month counseling program for substance abuse.

 

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Thursday, February 27th:
*Plea Hearing (all charges) (@ 10am ET) - OH - Shannon Elizabeth Graves (28) (Missing Feb. 2017, Youngstown; found in freezer July 2017) – for *Andrew A. Herrmann (27/now 28) arrested (8/30/18), indicted (8/29/18) & charged (9/4/18) with 11 counts of tampering with evidence, 1 count of abuse of a corpse, 1 count of obstruction of justice & 1 count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. No bond set.
*Indicted (6/13/19), charged & arraigned (6/25/19) with aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial was to begin 8/19/19 for drugs-cancelled
5/30/19 Update: Motion to continue trial-granted. Next pretrial hearing on 7/18.
6/26/19 Update: Arraignment on charges aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. Transferred to another judge. Next “Notes for Court” hearing on 7/11, trial scheduled for 8/19. 7/11/19: Pretrial hearing on 7/23 re drugs.
7/18/19 Update: Tampering: Next pretrial hearing on 11/6. 7/23/19: Drugs: waived speedy trial. Trial on 8/19 has been cancelled. Had pretrial hearing on 7/18 & 9/4, next 10/29 @1pm & Pretrial hearing on 11/6.
11/6/19 Update: Hearing continued to 1/17/20. 1/17/20: Plea hearing on 2/27/20.
*Michelle Lee Ihlenfeld (27/now 28) – Plead guilty to all charges. Sentenced to an additional 6 mos. after being in jail for 2 years.
*Arturo Novoa (31) – Plead guilty. 6/14/19: Sentenced to 48 years to life in prison.
*Katrina L. Layton (36) – Plead guilty. 1/29/20: Sentenced to 18 years in prison.

 

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Last defendant in Youngstown death, dismemberment case enters guilty plea

February 27, 2020
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The last defendant in a Youngstown-area death and dismemberment case took a plea deal on Thursday.

Andrew Herrmann agreed to plead guilty to tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and unrelated aggravated trafficking with gun specifications.

Herrmann will learn his sentence next month, although prosecutors and defense attorneys have recommended a 12-year sentence.[/i]

 

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Herrmann:

Hearings:
02/27/2020 10:00 AM COURTROOM #5 PLEA DEFENDANT PLEAD GUILTY DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

03/11/2020 02:00 PM COURTROOM #5 SENTENCING DONOFRIO, ANTHONY

link: https://ecourts.mahoningcountyoh.go...oFV17Ib4eEq99JTehF-qLBUUk6iTor8w1NnMByAwVt4qg

 

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Wednesday, March 11th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 2pm ET) - OH - Shannon Elizabeth Graves (28) (Missing Feb. 2017, Youngstown; found in freezer July 2017) – for *Andrew A. Herrmann (27/now 28) arrested (8/30/18), indicted (8/29/18) & charged (9/4/18) with 11 counts of tampering with evidence, 1 count of abuse of a corpse, 1 count of obstruction of justice & 1 count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Plead not guilty. No bond set.
*Indicted (6/13/19), charged & arraigned (6/25/19) with aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Trial was to begin 8/19/19 for drugs-cancelled.
5/30/19 Update: Motion to continue trial-granted. Next pretrial hearing on 7/18.
6/26/19 Update: Arraignment on charges aggravated trafficking in drugs. Plead not guilty. Transferred to another judge. Next “Notes for Court” hearing on 7/11, trial scheduled for 8/19. 7/11/19: Pretrial hearing on 7/23 re drugs.
7/18/19 Update: Tampering: Next pretrial hearing on 11/6. 7/23/19: Drugs: waived speedy trial. Trial on 8/19 has been cancelled. Had pretrial hearing on 7/18 & 9/4, next 10/29 @1pm & Pretrial hearing on 11/6. 11/6/19: Hearing continued to 1/17/20. 1/17/20: Plea hearing on 2/27/20.
2/27/20 Update: Herrmann took a plea deal and plead guilty to tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and unrelated aggravated trafficking with gun specifications. Sentencing scheduled on 3/11/20.
*Michelle Lee Ihlenfeld (27/now 28) – Plead guilty to all charges. Sentenced to an additional 6 mos. after being in jail for 2 years.
*Arturo Novoa (31) – Plead guilty. 6/14/19: Sentenced to 48 years to life in prison.
*Katrina L. Layton (36) – Plead guilty. 1/29/20: Sentenced to 18 years in prison.

 

[Niner]

Final Conspirator Sentenced to Prison in Youngstown Dismemberment Case | News Break

March 11, 2020
(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Mahoning County man, Andrew Herrmann, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the murder and dismemberment of Shannon Graves.

 

[Panniniclaus]

Without question these are some of the stupidest criminals you will ever find.. The fact four people are wrapped up in it just adds to the circus act this is...

When people talk death penalty...it's a slippery slope in many cases... i'm not a fan. For these types of people? It's the least we can do. Won't happen here unfortunately.