JLM Charged in 2005 Farifax Rape Case

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Henry Graff @HenryGraff · 6m 6 minutes ago
BREAKING: copy of bench warrant for #JesseMatthew in 2005 Fairfax City sexual assault.



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[astridxx]

They said during the PC they were issuing a bench warrant today and he would be sent to FFX a couple days after that.

That explains it - I didn't have volume when the PC was on nor did I catch it in any news blurbs.


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[teeandcee]

She screamed and fought. A neighbor heard her cries and walked to the edge of his driveway. He could hear her, but couldn't see what was going on. The attacker dragged her even farther into the darkness, but the neighbor didn't give up, remaining at the end of his driveway, searching.

One of my other hobbies is reading about cougar and bear attacks and this paragraph struck me as so very similar to a lot of instances of those trying to help someone being attacked, especially the bolded part. A predator is a predator is a predator. I don't know, it creeped me out.

 

[MJPeony]

I did read somewhere (I know, I need to find the link, again!) that she had walked on a path back to the apartments, and not on the main road. Considering that it was dark and there is a wooded patch there, he probably was acting more on impulse or drive than seriously thinking it all through. It seems that he's triggered into acting at this time of year -- what that trigger is, we don't know for certain, although it's been speculated by many here that it could have been losing his football dreams at Liberty.

We've seen from the incident with the attorney in 2010 that JLM has issues with rage. I'm guessing this is just another example of being driven to act without having control over his actions . . . yet. The premeditation seems to come into play later.

JMO, of course.

Yes, the only way I can make sense of it in my mind is that his MO changed. The open apartment complex (even if on a back path- b/c there still isn't much privacy anywhere I can see) is such a very different setting than the MH and HG cases. Not only that, but the Fairfax victim has a relatively different profile than those two IMO- MH and HG were college-aged blondish and white. And then the location. I've said before that it doesn't seem strange to me that he'd be in that area, but to randomly attack someone outside of your own stomping grounds does seem very spontaneous even if he was used to heading up to NoVa for various reasons. Honestly, if there weren't DNA to tie JM to the crime and that sketch, I would have never suspected on my own that he would have been involved in the Fairfax one!

 

[littlemaybaby]

Yes, the only way I can make sense of it in my mind is that his MO changed. The open apartment complex (even if on a back path- b/c there still isn't much privacy anywhere I can see) is such a very different setting than the MH and HG cases. Not only that, but the Fairfax victim has a relatively different profile than those two IMO- MH and HG were college-aged blondish and white. And then the location. I've said before that it doesn't seem strange to me that he'd be in that area, but to randomly attack someone outside of your own stomping grounds does seem very spontaneous even if he was used to heading up to NoVa for various reasons. Honestly, if there weren't DNA to tie JM to the crime and that sketch, I would have never suspected on my own that he would have been involved in the Fairfax one!

100% agree with all of this. Makes me wonder how many of those untested rape kits would ID him . . . Because unless he had strong connections to the Fairfax area which would give him familiarity with that area, his MO is apparently to rape whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. Very very scary.

 

[EmmaRose]

I would say maybe JM knocked them out, but they said there didn't appear to be any broken bones wouldn't no teeth be considered broken bones?

Hi Heroine-love your dedication here. Maybe, possibly, the skull was face-down and he couldn't see if teeth were intact?? Just making a guess. Anyway, guess we all have more waiting to do before we get answers on an ID. All I keep thinking of is Hannah's last text saying she was lost. Breaks my heart she most likely is lost forever. I hate the waiting, but I hope LE digs up every last clue regarding Hannah and possible others to make JM's punishment be a forever thing too. It scares me that he has to be transported to Fairfax. But I'm sure LE will be super-diligent because he fled once before. Bad enough he did horrible things but what makes him far scarier to me is that most people thought he was a good guy. So dangerous.

 

[astridxx]

PD asked to be appointed pro-bono but Judge denied request.

 

[zapped]

Hi Heroine-love your dedication here. Maybe, possibly, the skull was face-down and he couldn't see if teeth were intact?? Just making a guess. Anyway, guess we all have more waiting to do before we get answers on an ID. All I keep thinking of is Hannah's last text saying she was lost. Breaks my heart she most likely is lost forever. I hate the waiting, but I hope LE digs up every last clue regarding Hannah and possible others to make JM's punishment be a forever thing too. It scares me that he has to be transported to Fairfax. But I'm sure LE will be super-diligent because he fled once before. Bad enough he did horrible things but what makes him far scarier to me is that most people thought he was a good guy. So dangerous.

Given the seriousness of JLM's charges in Albemarle county as well as the pending investigation, I would very surprised if his court date in Fairfax isnt handled via video conferencing.

At the very least expect the FBI to handle the transport to and from Fairfax for his court appearance. Someone mentioned death threats against JLM and his family when they were attempting to raise funds for his defense and IMO that makes an FBI escort a certainty.

I just cant see Albermarle county or the CPD relinquishing custody to Fairfax especially with a possible serial killer on their hands.

 

[MaggieMoo]

FWIW all of JLM's suspected attacks occurred on days LIBERTY U. Had a football game, maybe it was a trigger.
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[ksj3]

The whole area around the pool/playground/complex in general just doesn't seem very secluded to me. Why would he do this so out in the open? If people from the apartments could hear her (man who looked but couldn't see anything), that is really close to the general public to carry out a rape/attempted murder. Just seems really strange and I don't get why he wouldn't have chosen a more wooded area. There's a whole chunk of woods right there next to the Middle School for example (to the right of the complex).

My guess there is this was his first attack of this sort and he hadn't thought that through or
he's so impulsive/violent he didn't care or
he's so brazen/confident he didn't care

 

[klily444]

I think it's time we change the title of this thread to Fairfax ATTEMPTED MURDER Case

 

[ksj3]

Given the seriousness of JLM's charges in Albemarle county as well as the pending investigation, I would very surprised if his court date in Fairfax isnt handled via video conferencing.

At the very least expect the FBI to handle the transport to and from Fairfax for his court appearance. Someone mentioned death threats against JLM and his family when they were attempting to raise funds for his defense and IMO that makes an FBI escort a certainty.

I just cant see Albermarle county or the CPD relinquishing custody to Fairfax especially with a possible serial killer on their hands.

It's being discussed in the Fairfax thread, but here's your answer:

Judge issues warrant to transfer Jesse Matthew to Fairfax County to face sexual assault charges

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ray Morrogh said in court Thursday that James Camblos, the attorney representing Matthew in Graham’s case, wants to be appointed by the court to represent him here as well.

Morrogh said after the hearing that it could take a week before Matthew is transported to Fairfax County.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/...c67_story.html

 

[Mercedes]

PD asked to be appointed pro-bono but Judge denied request.

Ok, Public Defender asked to be appointed (without pay, for free), and Judge denied request? Wouldn't a public defender be paid for by the county anyway. And, I read that Camblos wanted to be appointed in this case. Did the Judge deny Camblos request to be appointed? Is Matthew considered to be indigent and, therefore, qualify for court-appointed counsel? Thanks.

 

[zapped]

Not sure if its been mentioned but doesnt a Capital Murder charge typically carry the death penalty in Va? Not sure if thats the case with an attempted charge.

 

[ClueingForLooks]

Not sure if its been mentioned but doesnt a Capital Murder charge typically carry the death penalty in Va? Not sure if thats the case with an attempted charge.

Not if the victim is still alive.

 

[zapped]

Not if the victim is still alive.

Any idea what the sentencing guidelines call for in attempted Capital Murder?

 

[Concerned Mama]

Not sure if its been mentioned but doesnt a Capital Murder charge typically carry the death penalty in Va? Not sure if thats the case with an attempted charge.

No, it was stated in the PC that since the victim lived, it would not carry the death penalty.

 

[zapped]

No, it was stated in the PC that since the victim lived, it would not carry the death penalty.

Nm I just found it, at least the attempted capital murder part. It carries a sentence of 20 years to life in prison and a fine of up to 100k dollars.

Info can be found here at the bottom of the page

Abduction with intent to defile (sexual penetration by an object) is a class two felony. Punishment for class two felonies is imprisonment for life or any term not less than 20 years and, a fine of not more than $ 100,000. - See more at: http://kidnapping.uslegal.com/state...idnappingabduction-laws/#sthash.6mF2P1NO.dpuf

On the sexual penetration by an object charge: Inanimate or animate object sexual penetration is a felony punishable by confinement in the state correctional facility for life or for any term not less than five years; and in addition:

1. For a violation of subdivision A 1, where the offender is more than three years older than the victim, if done in the commission of, or as part of the same course of conduct as, or as part of a common scheme or plan as a violation of (i) subsection A of § 18.2-47 or § 18.2-48, (ii) § 18.2-89, 18.2-90, or 18.2-91, or (iii) § 18.2-51.2, the punishment shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement of 25 years; or

2. For a violation of subdivision A 1 where it is alleged in the indictment that the offender was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense, the punishment shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life.

The mandatory minimum terms of confinement prescribed for violations of this section shall be served consecutively with any other sentence. If the term of confinement imposed for any violation of subdivision A 1, where the offender is more than three years older than the victim, is for a term less than life imprisonment, the judge shall impose, in addition to any active sentence, a suspended sentence of no less than 40 years. This suspended sentence shall be suspended for the remainder of the defendant's life, subject to revocation by the court.

Information on sentencing guidelines for sexual penetration by an object can be found here

 

[Bonacker]

I think it's time we change the title of this thread to Fairfax ATTEMPTED MURDER Case

I agree. This is a serial killer who didn't succeed in this instance --- but it's a snapshot of how he operates/ed in the midst of killing. We're shocked he brazenly attack the Fairfax victim in such a public spot; and we're similarly shocked he brazenly accosted HG in such a public spot, nine years later. Maybe that's really just part of his whole thing: swoops in when he sees opportunity, out in some public place, brazenly; beats and rapes and kills immediately thereafter; and then heads to a remote location to hide the body.

Very creepy to read over and over and over how he liked to pick people up --- carry people, throw them over his shoulder --- both in so-called playfulness and apparently during the worst of his crimes. So very creepy that this impulse to physically overpower and carry people was so close to the surface, even when he seemed to be just kidding around. And it certainly does seem that he got a sexual charge out of the sadism, making his victims suffer. (As opposed to the sort of killer who kills mainly to cover up a crime.) Sheer horror.

 

[klily444]

Nm I just found it, at least the attempted capital murder part. It carries a sentence of 20 years to life in prison and a fine of up to 100k dollars.

Info can be found here at the bottom of the page

Abduction with intent to defile (sexual penetration by an object) is a class two felony. Punishment for class two felonies is imprisonment for life or any term not less than 20 years and, a fine of not more than $ 100,000. - See more at: http://kidnapping.uslegal.com/state...idnappingabduction-laws/#sthash.6mF2P1NO.dpuf

On the sexual penetration by an object charge: Inanimate or animate object sexual penetration is a felony punishable by confinement in the state correctional facility for life or for any term not less than five years; and in addition:

1. For a violation of subdivision A 1, where the offender is more than three years older than the victim, if done in the commission of, or as part of the same course of conduct as, or as part of a common scheme or plan as a violation of (i) subsection A of § 18.2-47 or § 18.2-48, (ii) § 18.2-89, 18.2-90, or 18.2-91, or (iii) § 18.2-51.2, the punishment shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement of 25 years; or

2. For a violation of subdivision A 1 where it is alleged in the indictment that the offender was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense, the punishment shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life.

The mandatory minimum terms of confinement prescribed for violations of this section shall be served consecutively with any other sentence. If the term of confinement imposed for any violation of subdivision A 1, where the offender is more than three years older than the victim, is for a term less than life imprisonment, the judge shall impose, in addition to any active sentence, a suspended sentence of no less than 40 years. This suspended sentence shall be suspended for the remainder of the defendant's life, subject to revocation by the court.

Information on sentencing guidelines for sexual penetration by an object can be found here

Correct me if I'm wrong--it is safe to say that if he is ONLY found guilty in the Fairfax case, he will be in prison for the rest of his life.