GUILTY IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018 *mom & stepdad guilty*

[Niner]

I found out because of this article I got in google alert.

Jury trials rescheduled for couple charged with toddler's murder

 

[Niner]

Monday, March 2nd:
*Final Pretrial Hearing for both – (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
*Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial set to begin on 6/2/20 for both
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 3/5/19 reference post #23 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
4/16/19 Update: Trial has been rescheduled for 8/21/19. Next Pretrial Conference hearing on 6/3. 6/3/19: Pretrial hearing was held on 6/20. Final pretrial conference, discovery deadline & witness disclosure are scheduled for 7/15. Jury trial begins 8/21/19. 7/15/19 Update: Hearing rescheduled for 7/22.
7/22/19 Update: Stephen has trial continuance-granted. Next for her is final pretrial hearing on 10/14, trial starts 1/27/20. 8/21/19: Wootton: Trial has been continued to 1/27/20. Next for both Final pretrial hearing on 10/14. 10/14/19: Next Final pretrial hearing on 11/25. 11/25/19: Continuance of trial-granted. Next Final pretrial hearing on 3/2/20 and trial is set for 6/2/20 @ 9am for both.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - hate to bother you, but could you look up & see if they have a next court date?
TIA!

Edited to Add: Madison County
Alyson Case #48C01-1905-MR-001122

and
Jacob - #48C01-1905-MR-001123

 

[Tippy Lynn]

State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

03/02/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
03/02/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.


State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

03/02/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
03/02/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys only

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

@Niner -

 

[Niner]

Well shoot! No next court date before trial. I'm pretty sure they will probably have more. I shall ask you again - later.... @Tippy Lynn

 

[Niner]

Hey @Tippy Lynn - when you have time could you look up the next court date?
Madison County
Alyson Case #48C01-1905-MR-001122

and
Jacob - #48C01-1905-MR-001123

TIA! Hope you self-isolating & staying healthy!!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

03/06/2020
Clerk Administrative Event
Defendant Request Copy of CCS. Copy Mailed to Defendant.

03/11/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for a final pretrial conference, attorneys only. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, John Reeder. State indicates co-defendant would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/2020 at 1:00 p.m. Said date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Stephen, Alyson
Present:
State of Indiana
Present:
Reeder, John Charles
Hearing Date:
03/02/2020
03/11/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference scheduled for 04/13/2020 at 1:00 PM.

03/12/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 3/11/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/11/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

04/13/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/13/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only
06/02/2020

Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.


State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

03/11/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for a final pretrial conference, attorneys only. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, Alexander Newman. State indicates this case would be tried first. Defense requests additional final pretrial conference and indicates no funds have been requested for experts or investigators at this time. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/2020 at 1:00 p.m. Said date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Wootton, Jacob Stephen
Present:
State of Indiana
Present:
Newman, Thomas Alexander Joseph
Hearing Date:
03/02/2020

03/11/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference scheduled for 04/13/2020 at 1:00 PM.

03/12/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 3/11/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 3/11/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

04/13/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/13/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only
06/02/2020

Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

Hi @Niner!!! I hope you healthy and well

 

[Niner]

Thanks @Tippy Lynn - healthy and quite well here!!

I'm just wondering - in the notes it says Wootton is going to be tried first, but they both have the same trial date.... ??

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Thanks @Tippy Lynn - healthy and quite well here!!

I'm just wondering - in the notes it says Wootton is going to be tried first, but they both have the same trial date.... ??

I'm not sure why it says that. Doesn't make much sense since their trial dates are both scheduled on 6/2. Odd.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 13th:
*Final Pretrial Hearing for both (attorneys only) – (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond. *Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial set to begin on 6/2/20 for both (Wootton will be tried first).
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 10/14/19 reference post #42 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
11/25/19: Continuance of trial-granted. Next Final pretrial hearing on 3/2/20 and trial is set for 6/2/20 @ 9am for both.
3/2/20 Update: State indicates Wootton would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/20 at 1:00pm. Date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions.
3/18/20 Update: The Judicial branch is taking appropriate steps to respond to COVID-19, and courts around the state are implementing plans to postpone jury trials, allow for remote hearings, and keep only essential staff in courthouses.

 

[Niner]

Hey @Tippy Lynn - was wondering if there might be new court dates for the both of them?

I do now see the Stephen's trial will start 8/21/20 - I missed that when I read it the first time.

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Hey @Tippy Lynn - was wondering if there might be new court dates for the both of them?

I do now see the Stephen's trial will start 8/21/20 - I missed that when I read it the first time.

TIA!

You got it. Both of their trials were rescheduled to 8/21/20.


State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM


State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM

 

[Niner]

Okay - I "see" my mistake - they were supposed to have a trial on 8/21/2019 - which has been changed to 6/2/20....

Here I thought that was Stephen's trial date of 8/21/2020....


so - nothing "new" on the docket for next hearing? Maybe in May? TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Okay - I "see" my mistake - they were supposed to have a trial on 8/21/2019 - which has been changed to 6/2/20....

Here I thought that was Stephen's trial date of 8/21/2020....


so - nothing "new" on the docket for next hearing? Maybe in May? TIA!

On 6/2/20 they rescheduled the trial date to 8/21/20.

They both have trial readiness / motion deadline hearings scheduled on 5/4/20.

State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019


05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline


06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.




State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline


06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

 

[Niner]

but... but.... @Tippy Lynn - we are in 2020 now - that date you highlighted above is for 8/21/2019....

And thanks for the next court date!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

but... but.... @Tippy Lynn - we are in 2020 now - that date you highlighted above is for 8/21/2019....

And thanks for the next court date!

You are correct. I didn't even catch that.
Thanks for getting me back into 2020

08/26/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 08/21/2019 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 01/27/2020 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.

 

[Niner]

You are correct. I didn't even catch that.
Thanks for getting me back into 2020

08/26/2019
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 08/21/2019 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 01/27/2020 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.

Do you REALLY want to come back to 2020.... LOL!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Do you REALLY want to come back to 2020.... LOL!

Not really, I would rather bounce ahead to 2021.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - hope all is going well with you & you are staying healthy!

Just going thru my list of hearings for this coming Monday & I have both of them scheduled for Trial Readiness hearing. I do have a note that says Attorneys only, so maybe a video conference with just attorneys & Judge?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner I’m going well and staying healthy. I hope the same for you!

Looks like both of them are scheduled for Trial Readiness hearings on Monday, 5/4. It doesn’t say if the hearings are being conducted via video conferencing or not. The hearings on 4/15 were by video.


State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

04/13/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/13/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only
Result:
Commenced and concluded


04/15/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for final pretrial conference. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, Alexander Newman, via video conference. Parties confirm jury trial scheduled 6/2/2020. Trial readiness and final motions deadline are scheduled for 5/4/2020 at 1:00 p.m. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Wootton, Jacob Stephen
Present:
Beyel, Peter Joseph
Present:
Newman, Thomas Alexander Joseph
Hearing Date:
04/13/2020


04/15/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 05/04/2020 at 1:00 PM.

04/16/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 4/15/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/15/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline


06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.


State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019


04/13/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/13/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only
Result:
Commenced and concluded

04/15/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for final pretrial conference. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, John Reeder, via video conference. Parties confirm jury trial scheduled 6/2/2020. Trial readiness and final motions deadline are scheduled for 5/4/2020 at 1:00 p.m. State does not object to Defendant's request to extend omnibus date. Comes now the Court and GRANTS request, extending date to 5/18/2020. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Stephen, Alyson
Present:
Beyel, Peter Joseph
Present:
Reeder, John Charles
Hearing Date:
04/13/2020

04/15/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 05/04/2020 at 1:00 PM.

04/15/2020
Notice of Alibi Filed
(srm)
Petitioner:
Stephen, Alyson
File Stamp:
04/14/2020
04/16/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 4/15/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/15/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.