GUILTY IN - Newton County, Fem, 30 Mar 2019 - Nicole Bowen

[Tippy Lynn]

TY and welcome.

Can someone post a link to the victims other FB?

https://www.facebook.com/nicole.bowen.5817
Her name appears as Nicole Thomas on this FB page even though the link says Bowen.

 

[tresir2012]

She also has a facebook account under Nicole Thomas

https://www.facebook.com/nicole.bowen.5817
Her name appears as Nicole Thomas on this FB page even though the link says Bowen.

Thanks for posting. (This is also posted on Page 1. )

@Liltxtrndo is this the FB that you were referencing? There isn't an additional one is there? If there is, please can you link it?

 

[tresir2012]

Accused killer pit two in fight before choking, torturing WL woman found near Kentland, court doc says

I don't think this link has been posted yet.

 

[neesaki]

Accused killer pit two in fight before choking, torturing WL woman found near Kentland, court doc says

I don't think this link has been posted yet.

I seriously can’t wrap my mind around mean crazy violent people (monsters) like this. Lock them up and throw away the key.

 

[tresir2012]

FBI investigating missing West Lafayette woman found dead

"Foul play is suspected.
There is no indication or reason to believe there is an active threat to the community."

This is an early MSM but there are a couple of noticeable items. The first is the FBI being involved and the second is the comment that there was no active threat to the community. this made me wonder how they could say that at that early stage.

 

[TTF14]

According to this article, Kirts should be appearing in court today. Any word on this? Accused killer pit two in fight before choking, torturing WL woman found near Kentland, court doc says

"Kirts is next scheduled to appear in Newton Superior Court on June 12. Garth, Mathis, Parker and Beckley have hearings set for June 28."

 

[Tippy Lynn]

According to this article, Kirts should be appearing in court today. Any word on this? Accused killer pit two in fight before choking, torturing WL woman found near Kentland, court doc says

"Kirts is next scheduled to appear in Newton Superior Court on June 12. Garth, Mathis, Parker and Beckley have hearings set for June 28."

The hearing was reset from 6/12 to 7/10.

Minute Date: 6/7/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

CT GRANTS MTN TO CONTINUE AND RESETS HEARING FROM 6-12-19 TO 7-10-19 AT
830AM. JF
CC: STATE, SPEAR

 

[TTF14]

The hearing was reset from 6/12 to 7/10.

Minute Date: 6/7/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

CT GRANTS MTN TO CONTINUE AND RESETS HEARING FROM 6-12-19 TO 7-10-19 AT
830AM. JF
CC: STATE, SPEAR

Interesting.....

 

[Seattle1]

Planned fight at Kentland Trailer Court led to Nicole Bowen's death

Probable cause affidavit details at link

 

[Seattle1]

Newton County Sheriff's Office
April 5 ·
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BODY IDENTIFIED- ARREST MADE
NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (4-5-19 11:25 AM)
The following is a follow up to the previous release of a body found in Jefferson Twp, Newton County on 3-30-19.
On the morning of 4-1-19, an autopsy was conducted. The body was identified to be 30 year old Nicole Lynn Bowen of West Lafayette. The FBI assisted with the identification process.
4-1-19 As a result of this investigation, Garett K. Kirts 21 years old of Lebanon was arrested on a Jasper County charge of RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT and held at the Jasper County Jail.
4-2-19 Jasmine N. Parker, 34 years old of Kentland, IN was charged for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
4-3-19 Ashley N. Garth, 26 years old of Delphi, IN was charged for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
4-5-19 Garett K. Kirts charged with MURDER, Felony charge. Kirts is now in the Newton County Jail being held without bond.
A warrant has been issued and is outstanding for Christopher (Chris) Channing Mathis, 27 years old of Kentland for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
Anyone with information as to Mathis’ whereabouts should call the Newton County Sheriff’s Office 219-474-5661.
All suspects are considered innocent unless/until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff VanVleet said “I’m extremely pleased with the timely resolution in this case and very proud of the dedication shown by our Deputies. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the assisting agencies for their involvement and aid in this investigation.”
Assisting agencies: Newton County Coroner’s Office, Newton County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Coroner’s, Rensselaer Police Department and FBI

-end-
The attached photo is that of Christopher Mathis.

 

[Seattle1]

CASE SUMMARY

State of Indiana v. Garett Kirts
Case Number 08D01-1901-F6-000013
Court Carroll Superior Court
Type F6 - Felony 6
Filed 01/21/2019
Status 01/21/2019 , Pending (active)
Parties to the Case
Show all party details
Defendant Kirts, Garett, Also Known As Kirts, Garrett K
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges
Show all charge details
01 01/20/2019 35-42-2-9(c)/F6: Strangulation
02 01/20/2019 35-42-2-1.3(a)(1)/MA: Domestic Battery
Bonds
Show all bond details
02/28/2019
Carroll Cash Bond - $500.00
Chronological Case Summary
01/21/2019
Case Opened as a New Filing

01/21/2019
Information Filed
Defendant being incarcerated, initial hearing is set for January 22, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/21/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Initial Hearing scheduled for 01/22/2019 at 1:00 PM.

01/21/2019
Motion for No Contact Order Filed
Motion for PO
Filed By:
State of Indiana
File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/22/2019
Initial Hearing
Session:
01/22/2019 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Result:
Commenced and concluded
01/22/2019
Confidential Form Filed (PO and NCO Process Only)
Filed By:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/22/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 04/08/2019 at 9:00 AM.

01/22/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/22/2019 at 9:00 AM.

01/22/2019
Service Returned Served: Order of Protection
POR - Service Perfected: Service Date: 1/22/2019 1:00 PM Person Served: Garrett K Kirts;Served By: Judge; Street: 101 W. Main Street; City: Delphi; County: Carroll; Agency: Carroll Superior Court; Manner: Court;
Served:
Kirts, Garett
01/22/2019
Indigent Counsel Appointed at County Expense
Christina Phillips

01/23/2019
No Contact Order Issued
POR - No Contact Order No Contact Order - Pretrial Release; Issued by: MR KURTIS FOUTS

Order Signed:
01/22/2019
01/24/2019
Appearance Filed
Christina Phillips's Appearance for Defendant
For Party:
Kirts, Garett
File Stamp:
01/23/2019
02/18/2019
Order on Initial Hearing
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Noticed:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Noticed:
Phillips, Christina Marie
Present:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Present:
Kirts, Garett
Order Signed:
01/22/2019
02/19/2019
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order on Initial Hearing ---- 2/18/2019 : Christina Marie Phillips;Nicholas Charles McLeland

02/28/2019
Cash Bond Entered in Clerk's Office

04/08/2019
Pretrial Conference
Session:
04/08/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Result:
Commenced and concluded
04/08/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference scheduled for 05/23/2019 at 1:00 PM.

04/08/2019
Hearing Journal Entry
Defendant fails to appear. Defendant by temporary counsel, Christopher Phillips makes an oral motion to continue and convert this cause to a Counsel Only Status Hearing. State of Indiana has no objection. The Court grants said motion and sets a Status Hearing for May 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm with counsel only. Jury Trial set for April 22, 2019 is hereby vacated.
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Not Present:
Kirts, Garett
Present:
State of Indiana
Hearing Date:
04/08/2019
04/11/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/22/2019 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.

04/22/2019
CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason:
Other
Session:
04/22/2019 9:00 AM, Cancelled
05/23/2019
Status Conference
Session:
05/23/2019 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Comment:
***COUNSEL ONLY***
Result:
Commenced and concluded
05/28/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 09/09/2019 at 9:00 AM.

05/28/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 09/23/2019 at 9:00 AM.

05/28/2019
Order Issued
Status Order
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Noticed:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Noticed:
Phillips, Christina Marie
Order Signed:
05/23/2019
05/29/2019
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/28/2019 : Christina Marie Phillips;Nicholas Charles McLeland

09/09/2019
Pretrial Conference
Session:
09/09/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
09/23/2019
Jury Trial
Session:
09/23/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis

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ETA: What County and/or Court are the murder charges filed in? Parking these unrelated charges here for reference.

 

[Seattle1]

Dave Bangert‏ @davebangert
Nicole Bowen's mom said the brutal details she’d wanted to know for the past 7 weeks about her daughter's murder were difficult to accept. “By the looks of it, Garett had planned the whole thing. I think he’s, for a lack of a better word, a real bastard."
Accused killer pit two in fight before choking, torturing WL woman found near Kentland, court doc says

2:30 PM - 23 May 2019

 

[FreshEyes]

Newton County Sheriff's Office
April 5 ·
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BODY IDENTIFIED- ARREST MADE
NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (4-5-19 11:25 AM)
The following is a follow up to the previous release of a body found in Jefferson Twp, Newton County on 3-30-19.
On the morning of 4-1-19, an autopsy was conducted. The body was identified to be 30 year old Nicole Lynn Bowen of West Lafayette. The FBI assisted with the identification process.
4-1-19 As a result of this investigation, Garett K. Kirts 21 years old of Lebanon was arrested on a Jasper County charge of RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT and held at the Jasper County Jail.
4-2-19 Jasmine N. Parker, 34 years old of Kentland, IN was charged for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
4-3-19 Ashley N. Garth, 26 years old of Delphi, IN was charged for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
4-5-19 Garett K. Kirts charged with MURDER, Felony charge. Kirts is now in the Newton County Jail being held without bond.
A warrant has been issued and is outstanding for Christopher (Chris) Channing Mathis, 27 years old of Kentland for ASSISTING A CRIMINAL, level 5 Felony.
Anyone with information as to Mathis’ whereabouts should call the Newton County Sheriff’s Office 219-474-5661.
All suspects are considered innocent unless/until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff VanVleet said “I’m extremely pleased with the timely resolution in this case and very proud of the dedication shown by our Deputies. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the assisting agencies for their involvement and aid in this investigation.”
Assisting agencies: Newton County Coroner’s Office, Newton County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Coroner’s, Rensselaer Police Department and FBI

-end-
The attached photo is that of Christopher Mathis.

Has Christopher Mathis been located, arrested?

 

[Tippy Lynn]

CASE SUMMARY

State of Indiana v. Garett Kirts
Case Number 08D01-1901-F6-000013
Court Carroll Superior Court
Type F6 - Felony 6
Filed 01/21/2019
Status 01/21/2019 , Pending (active)
Parties to the Case
Show all party details
Defendant Kirts, Garett, Also Known As Kirts, Garrett K
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges
Show all charge details
01 01/20/2019 35-42-2-9(c)/F6: Strangulation
02 01/20/2019 35-42-2-1.3(a)(1)/MA: Domestic Battery
Bonds
Show all bond details
02/28/2019
Carroll Cash Bond - $500.00
Chronological Case Summary
01/21/2019
Case Opened as a New Filing

01/21/2019
Information Filed
Defendant being incarcerated, initial hearing is set for January 22, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/21/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Initial Hearing scheduled for 01/22/2019 at 1:00 PM.

01/21/2019
Motion for No Contact Order Filed
Motion for PO
Filed By:
State of Indiana
File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/22/2019
Initial Hearing
Session:
01/22/2019 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Result:
Commenced and concluded
01/22/2019
Confidential Form Filed (PO and NCO Process Only)
Filed By:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
File Stamp:
01/21/2019
01/22/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 04/08/2019 at 9:00 AM.

01/22/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/22/2019 at 9:00 AM.

01/22/2019
Service Returned Served: Order of Protection
POR - Service Perfected: Service Date: 1/22/2019 1:00 PM Person Served: Garrett K Kirts;Served By: Judge; Street: 101 W. Main Street; City: Delphi; County: Carroll; Agency: Carroll Superior Court; Manner: Court;
Served:
Kirts, Garett
01/22/2019
Indigent Counsel Appointed at County Expense
Christina Phillips

01/23/2019
No Contact Order Issued
POR - No Contact Order No Contact Order - Pretrial Release; Issued by: MR KURTIS FOUTS

Order Signed:
01/22/2019
01/24/2019
Appearance Filed
Christina Phillips's Appearance for Defendant
For Party:
Kirts, Garett
File Stamp:
01/23/2019
02/18/2019
Order on Initial Hearing
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Noticed:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Noticed:
Phillips, Christina Marie
Present:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Present:
Kirts, Garett
Order Signed:
01/22/2019
02/19/2019
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order on Initial Hearing ---- 2/18/2019 : Christina Marie Phillips;Nicholas Charles McLeland

02/28/2019
Cash Bond Entered in Clerk's Office

04/08/2019
Pretrial Conference
Session:
04/08/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Result:
Commenced and concluded
04/08/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference scheduled for 05/23/2019 at 1:00 PM.

04/08/2019
Hearing Journal Entry
Defendant fails to appear. Defendant by temporary counsel, Christopher Phillips makes an oral motion to continue and convert this cause to a Counsel Only Status Hearing. State of Indiana has no objection. The Court grants said motion and sets a Status Hearing for May 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm with counsel only. Jury Trial set for April 22, 2019 is hereby vacated.
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Not Present:
Kirts, Garett
Present:
State of Indiana
Hearing Date:
04/08/2019
04/11/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/22/2019 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.

04/22/2019
CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason:
Other
Session:
04/22/2019 9:00 AM, Cancelled
05/23/2019
Status Conference
Session:
05/23/2019 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
Comment:
***COUNSEL ONLY***
Result:
Commenced and concluded
05/28/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 09/09/2019 at 9:00 AM.

05/28/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 09/23/2019 at 9:00 AM.

05/28/2019
Order Issued
Status Order
Judicial Officer:
Fouts, Kurtis
Noticed:
McLeland, Nicholas Charles
Noticed:
Phillips, Christina Marie
Order Signed:
05/23/2019
05/29/2019
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Order Issued ---- 5/28/2019 : Christina Marie Phillips;Nicholas Charles McLeland

09/09/2019
Pretrial Conference
Session:
09/09/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis
09/23/2019
Jury Trial
Session:
09/23/2019 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Fouts, Kurtis

Case Search - MyCase

ETA: What County and/or Court are the murder charges filed in? Parking these unrelated charges here for reference.

Newton County Superior Court
56D01-1904-MR-000367
STATE V GARETT K KIRTS
File date: 04/05/2019 Disposition Date:

Count 1 , Number 1 : (Original)
Charge: 35-42-1-1(1) MURDER Plea:
Charge Type: X Felony

Minute Entries
(Most recent at top)
Minute Date: 6/10/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: MOTION
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS. BS

CC: AUTO CC VIA EFILING
Minute Date: 6/7/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

CT GRANTS MTN TO CONTINUE AND RESETS HEARING FROM 6-12-19 TO 7-10-19 AT
830AM. JF
CC: STATE, SPEAR
Minute Date: 6/6/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: MOTION
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

DEFT BY COUNSEL FILES MTN TO CONTINUE OH. JF
Minute Date: 5/20/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

STATE FILES, NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS.JF
Minute Date: 5/13/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

STATE FILES, NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS.JF
Minute Date: 4/29/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

STATE FILES, NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS.MB
Minute Date: 4/23/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

STATE FILES, NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS.JF
Minute Date: 4/22/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

STATE FILES, NOTICE OF PRODUCTION OF DISCOVERY WITH PROOF OF SERV, STATES
MTN FOR DISCOVERY WITH CERT OF SERV, ORDER. jf
Minute Date: 4/12/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

SPEAR FILES HIS APPEARANCE, MTN TO PRESERVE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY, MTN
FOR DISCOVERY AND REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE. CT ORDERS DISCOVERY PER KELLER AND
HICKS AND ACKNOWLEDGES DEFT HAS PRESERVED RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. JF
CC: STATE, SPEAR
Minute Date: 4/5/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

STATE FILES CHARGING INFORMATION & APPEARANCE. BS
Minute Date: 4/5/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

COURT ORDERS CLERK TO ISSUE WARRANT. BOND SET AT $NO BOND. JF
Minute Date: 4/5/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

WARRANT SERVED ON 04/05/2019. JF
Minute Date: 4/5/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: ORDER
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: YES

STATE BY DRINSKI & GODDARD, DEFT W/O COUNSEL APPEAR. CT ENTERS A PLEA OF
NOT GUILTY ON BEHALF OF THE DEFT AND APPOINTS CODEY SPEAR. CT ORDERS STATE
TO PROVIDE DISCOVERY AND SETS THIS CAUSE FOR OH ON 6-12-19 AT 830AM. JF
CC: STATE, KIRTS, SPEAR, SHERIFF
Minute Date: 4/5/2019
Input Date: Unavailable
Type: FILING
Notice Sent: NO
Order on File: NO

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[Seattle1]

Has Christopher Mathis been located, arrested?

Yes, he was found in Zionsville.

5th suspect arrested, charged in West Lafayette woman’s torture, homicide near Kentland

 

[tresir2012]

A video Gray Hughes has done just today about GK.

 

[tresir2012]

Is he still due in court on the 10th? Ie this Wednesday?

 

[tresir2012]

Found a MSM report of a prior arrest of TB from Monticello, one of the accused in this case.

Police raid Carroll County home, 4 arrested

 

[kc1023]

Found a MSM report of a prior arrest of TB from Monticello, one of the accused in this case.

Police raid Carroll County home, 4 arrested

Weird but I think that is Nicole Bowen's mug shot not TB?

Also TB commented below the article. It looks like people thought maybe one of the men was BG and she said no. This is Feb 2018

 

[tresir2012]

Just a reminder-

Victim: Nicole L. Bowen, 30, of West Lafayette.

Suspects:
1. Jasmine N. Parker, 34 years old of Kentland

2. Ashley N. Garth, 26 years old of Delphi

3. Christopher Channing Mathis, 27 of Kentland.

4. Talitha Beckley. 36
Monticello

5. Garrett Kirts, 21, Lebanon.