WA - P.L., 3, found unresponsive and bruised, Tacoma, 12 Feb 2023 *mom charged*

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Who is Ivey Lewis? Pregnant meth-addict mom from Washington charged with murder of 3-year-old son

Feb. 15, 2023
ACOMA, WASHINGTON: A Washington mother has been charged with first-degree and second-degree murder of her 3-year-old son. The official documents revealed that Ivey Lewis, who is a meth user and reportedly pregnant, killed the young boy who had been in foster care until six months ago. The police were alerted on Sunday night and upon arrival found the boy to be ‘very stiff’ and with ‘no pulse.’

“On February 12, 2023, at 7.35 pm, officers responded to a third-hand report of an unresponsive child cold to the touch in an apartment in the 3200 block of South Mason Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were let into the apartment and led to the three-year-old male,” Tacoma Police Department said in a statement. It added, “Life-saving measures were immediately started but the child was declared deceased on scene.” The 25-year-old mother of two lives in the 3202, apartment complex, South Mason Avenue, Tacoma, called a friend over to help and the friend found the victim unresponsive in a bedroom.
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As per the affidavit, which was signed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Wagner reveals that the responding police officers found the 3-year-old dead at the scene lying next to his surviving 1-year-old brother J.W. on a bed. It reads, “When officers got in the bedroom, they could see a young child, identified as three-year-old P.L., lying flat on his back with his knees slightly bent. They saw that he had multiple bruises on his face that appeared to be fresh. It also mentioned, “The victim’s face was discolored, bruised, and had obvious burn marks on the entirety of his face. Officers also observed cuts on the victim’s face,” according Law&Crime report.
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The surviving 1-year-old son, J.W., is currently in protective custody, informed police officials.
 
Litigant Cause Number Type Original Charge
LEWIS, IVEY MARIE 23-1-00520-3 DEF MURDER 1


Charges:
Count Type Description RCW Disposition Sentence Date
1 Original MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE 9A.32.030(1)(a)
2 Original MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE 9A.32.050(1)(a)
3 Original MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE 9A.32.050(1)(b)


Filings:
Filing Date Filing Access Pages Microfilm
02/14/2023 PTS SCREENING AND PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT Public 3

02/14/2023 INFORMATION Public 4

02/14/2023 AFFIDAVIT/DETERMINATION FOR PROBABLE CAUSE Public 5

02/14/2023 LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION SHEET Sealed 1

02/14/2023 NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Public

02/14/2023 PRE-TRIAL INDIGENCY REPORT Sealed

02/14/2023 ORDER ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE Public 2

02/14/2023 ORDER FOR HEARING Public 1

02/14/2023 ORDER PROHIBITING CONTACT PENDING DISP Public 4

02/15/2023 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE Public 2


Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
02/14/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION 2 CD2 ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNED

03/13/2023 08:45 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

04/03/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CaseListResults.cfm
 
Court documents state the mother told investigators her son had been in foster care for most of his life starting at about ten months old. Just six months after returning to live with his mother, police are now investigating the child’s death.

One neighbor wanted to remain anonymous but shared they didn’t see the children often and didn’t notice anything alarming about the family. “It seems crazy she would be accused of such a thing and her kids were the world to her,” the neighbor said. “She was a single mom, she worked hard, it’s just very surprising.”

But signs inside the mother, Ivey Lewis’ home tell a different story. According to court documents, police found what looked to be dried blood spatter in the playroom, and the child’s “face was discolored, bruised, and had obvious burn marks on the entirety of his face.”

The child also had marks that indicated he may have been tased and beaten with an object, possibly an electrical cord.

KOMO News spoke with attorney David P. Moody, who is not involved in this case but has worked on several similar cases involving abuse and neglect against the state of Washington and Child Protective Services (CPS).

“This didn’t just happen overnight, this happened over a long period of time leading up to this little boy’s death,” Moody said. “CPS had tons of warning signs and red flags, they should’ve caught them all and didn’t.”

Moody said returning a child to their parent could include requirements like parenting classes, regular drug testing, and supervised visits. “CPS can make unannounced visits, they’re in charge of the supervision, and they either weren’t making those supervised visits or they weren’t seeing what was clearly there to be seen,” Moody said.

Court documents state Lewis denied hitting her son with objects. She told investigators her son ran into walls and hit his head often and she last saw her son lying near a heater.
 
Monday, March 13th:
*Omnibus Hearing (@ 8:45am PT) - WA - P.L. (3 years) found unresponsive & cold at home on Feb. 12, 2023, Tacoma - *Ivey Marie Lewis (25) arrested (2/13/23), charged & arraigned (2/14/23) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 2nd degree murder.
Trial set to begin on 4/3/23.
2/13/23 Update: Arrested Sunday. 2/14/23: Pretrial screening & public safety assessment. Affidavit/determination for probable cause. LE information sheet-sealed. Notice to LE. Pretrial indigence report-sealed. Order establishing conditions of release. Order for hearing. Order prohibiting contact pending disposition. Arraigned on 2/14/23. 2/15/23: Notice of appearance. Omnibus hearing on 3/13/23 @ 8:45am & jury trial set to begin on 4/3/23 @ 8:30am.
 
No docket update - but looks like her trial was rescheduled.

Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
03/13/2023 08:45 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING CONTINUED

03/28/2023
08:31 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION 2 CD2 BAIL HEARING

04/03/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL CONTINUED

08/23/2023 08:45 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

09/22/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

10/05/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Tuesday, March 28th:
*Bail Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - WA - P.L. (3) found unresponsive & cold at home on Feb. 12, 2023, Tacoma - *Ivey Marie Lewis aka Divine Ry Chev (25) arrested (2/13/23), charged & arraigned (2/14/23) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial was set to begin on 4/3/23 continued on 10/5/23.
Court info from 2/13/23 thru 2/14/23 reference post #7 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...responsive-cold-feb-12-2023-in-tacoma.663938/

2/15/23: Notice of appearance. Omnibus hearing on 3/13/23 @ 8:45am & jury trial set to begin on 4/3/23 @ 8:30am. 3/13/23 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Next bail hearing on 3/28/23 @ 8:30am, omnibus hearing on 8/23/23 @ 8:45am, Trial readiness status hearing on 9/22 @ 8:30am & trial is reset on 10/5/23.
 
Lewis’ other son — a one year old — was also in the bedroom, sitting on the bed next to his brother’s body, according to the documents.
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Officers noted the living room heater was “on maximum” when they arrived and “the apartment was so hot that one of the officers reported that it was difficult to breathe inside.”
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The baby brother was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and reportedly found to have methamphetamine in his system.
Pregnant woman charged with murdering bruised 3-year-old son found 'cold to the touch'

Authorities said that Lewis agreed to speak with them after she was read her Miranda rights and that she admitted she was currently under the supervision of Child Protective Services.
Meth-using pregnant mom charged with murder after tased toddler son found 'very stiff' and with 'no pulse' on Super Bowl Sunday: Prosecutors

Thank goodness baby brother will never have to experience her "love" ever again. May this birthing person's unborn baby get a shot at a beginning that is very very different than their surviving big brubby.
 
No info on bail hearing...


Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
03/28/2023 08:31 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION 2 CD2 BAIL HEARING HELD

04/03/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL CONTINUED

08/23/2023 08:45 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

09/22/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

10/05/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
08/23/2023 08:45 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING CONTINUED

09/13/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING
09/13/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ CONTINUANCE

09/22/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

10/05/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Looks like hearing on 9/13 was continued.

Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
09/13/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING
09/13/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ CONTINUANCE

09/22/2023
08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

10/05/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3


Both have plead guitly. Elizabeth got life - and still need Daniel's sentencing date.

 
Wonder WHY they keep continuing these hearings...


Filings
Filing Date Filing
02/17/2023 RECEIPT OF DISCOVERY Public

03/10/2023 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL DATE Public

03/16/2023 RECEIPT OF DISCOVERY Public

03/28/2023 CLERK'S MINUTE ENTRY Public

04/06/2023 RECEIPT OF DISCOVERY Public

08/18/2023 ORDER FOR HEARING Public

09/13/2023 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL DATE Public


Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
09/22/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING CONTINUED

10/05/2023 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL CONTINUED

12/06/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

02/23/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

03/07/2024 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Wednesday, December 6th:
*Omnibus Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - WA - P.L. (3) found unresponsive & cold at home on Feb. 12, 2023, Tacoma - *Ivey Marie Lewis aka Divine Ry Chev (25) arrested (2/13/23), charged & arraigned (2/14/23) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Bond $2M.
Trial was set to begin on 10/5/23 was continued on 3/7/24.
Court info from 2/13/23 thru 2/15/23 reference post #10 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...responsive-cold-feb-12-2023-in-tacoma.663938/

3/13/23 Update: Motion for trial continuance-granted. Next bail hearing on 3/28/23 @ 8:30am, omnibus hearing on 8/23/23 @ 8:45am, Trial readiness status hearing on 9/22/23 @ 8:30am & trial is reset on 10/5/23. 4/6/23: Receipt of Discovery.
8/21/23 Update: Omnibus hearing on 8/23/23 has been rescheduled on 9/13/23 @ 1:30pm. 9/9/23 Update: Omnibus hearing on 9/13/23 was continued. Next trial readiness status hearing on 9/22/23 @ 8:30am.
9/13/23 Update: Order for continuance of trial date-granted. Trial readiness status hearing on 9/22/23 has been continued. Trial has also been continued to 3/7/24 @ 8:30am. Next Omnibus hearing on 12/6/23 @ 1:30pm, trial readiness status hearing on 2/23/24 @ 1:30pm.
 
Docket update

Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type Outcome
12/06/2023 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING CONTINUED

01/10/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

02/23/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

03/07/2024 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL


link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Filings:
Filing Date Filing Access
09/13/2023 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL DATE Public

12/05/2023 LETTER FROM DEFENDANT Public

12/05/2023 ORDER FOR HEARING Public

Proceedings
Date Judge Dept Type
01/10/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING

02/23/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

03/07/2024 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 
Wednesday, Jan. 10th:
*Omnibus Hearing (@ 1:30pm PT) - WA - P.L. (3) found unresponsive & cold at home on Feb. 12, 2023, Tacoma - *Ivey Marie Lewis aka Divine Ry Chev (25) arrested (2/13/23), charged & arraigned (2/14/23) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 2 counts of 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. Bond $2M.
Trial set to begin on 3/7/24.
Court info from 2/13/23 thru 9/9/23 reference post #16 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...responsive-cold-feb-12-2023-in-tacoma.663938/

9/13/23 Update: Order fo continuance of trial date-granted. Trial readiness status hearing on 9/22/23 has been continued. Trial has also been continued to 3/7/24 @ 8:30am. Next Omnibus hearing on 12/6/23 @ 1:30pm, trial readiness status hearing on 2/23/24 @ 1:30pm.
12/5/23 Update: Letter from defendant. Order for hearing. 12/6/23 Update: Omnibus hearing was continued on 1/10/24 @ 1:30pm.
 
No docet update yet - but looks like her trial has been reset - again... third time...

Proceedings
Date Time Judge Dept Type Outcome
01/10/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ OMNIBUS HEARING CONTINUED

02/23/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING CONTINUED

03/07/2024 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL CONTINUED

05/03/2024 01:30 PM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ TRIAL READINESS STATUS HEARING

05/16/2024 08:30 AM CRIMINAL DIVISION- PRESIDING JUDGE CDPJ JURY TRIAL

link: https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CriminalCase.cfm?cause_num=23-1-00520-3
 

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