IN - James Chadwell II, 42, arrested after girl 9, found in his home, Lafayette, 19 Apr 2021 #3

[Boxer]

It's a very good question. I also think he pounced, living only in the moment and with alcohol playing a role. If he's experienced (which I think he is), he knew he had a short window of time before the alarm went out. He didn't realize his victim's mom was ON IT and knew her daughter was missing very quickly. I think he expected a bit more time.

But where to put her? I don't know if he even had a car? Would have "displayed" her outdoors in the neighborhood during the night, perhaps? Could he be that brazen? IDK....haven't thought about it until now.

Part of me thinks he doesn't really care that he was caught and therefore didn't plan ahead.

jmo

Agree. His life is in and out of prison.
Gets away with 9 out of ten things, and not too worried should he get caught.

 

[minazoe]

there is nothing in the police report indicating intoxication.

 

[155etta]

Hello?.......Anybody here?..... Echo, echo, echo, echo.......

 

[WildHuncher]

Hello?.......Anybody here?..... Echo, echo, echo, echo.......

Chaddie's not getting quite the attention we thought he would, is he?

 

[carbuff]

I think the silence is probably a good thing. Investigations ongoing.

 

[WildHuncher]

I think the silence is probably a good thing. Investigations ongoing.

I WANT to believe this.

 

[FrostedGlass]

The live streams are great; at least we learn what's going on. I've seen Tippecanoe streaming but never paid any attention as to which courts they were.

79D02-2104-F1-000010 Court Tippecanoe Superior Court 2

06/14/2021 = Discovery Filed
Supplemental Discovery 6.14.21
Filed By: State of Indiana

07/16/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 07/16/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

08/17/2021 = Jury Trial
Session: 08/10/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 08/17/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
Session: 08/18/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

08/31/2021 = Hearing on Motion for Change of Venue
Session: 08/31/2021 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

 

[Alethea]

The live streams are great; at least we learn what's going on. I've seen Tippecanoe streaming but never paid any attention as to which courts they were.

79D02-2104-F1-000010 Court Tippecanoe Superior Court 2

06/14/2021 = Discovery Filed
Supplemental Discovery 6.14.21
Filed By: State of Indiana

07/16/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 07/16/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

08/17/2021 = Jury Trial
Session: 08/10/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 08/17/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P
Session: 08/18/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

08/31/2021 = Hearing on Motion for Change of Venue
Session: 08/31/2021 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

I’m not familiar with this court - is the 7/16 pretrial conference going to be live streamed? Thanks!

 

[Slawsb]

I think the silence is probably a good thing. Investigations ongoing.

I think so Too....

 

[Niner]

I "think" I asked this question before...

How can they have a change of venue hearing AFTER trial....

 

[FrostedGlass]

I "think" I asked this question before...

How can they have a change of venue hearing AFTER trial....

IMO it's unlikely that the trial will take place on that date. It's way too early. Maybe they need to have the pretrial conference before they cancel the JT dates?

I'll check this morning to see if that court streams.

 

[Niner]

IMO it's unlikely that the trial will take place on that date. It's way too early. Maybe they need to have the pretrial conference before they cancel the JT dates?

I'll check this morning to see if that court streams.

I have his next hearing on 7/16.

 

[FrostedGlass]

I’m not familiar with this court - is the 7/16 pretrial conference going to be live streamed? Thanks!

None of the Tippi courts are streaming today. I don't follow that county so I don't know if any or all have stopped. I'll keep checking every few days and if I see that court streaming, I'll post it.

 

[MichMan015]

Interesting read from Psychology Today!
Serial Killers: Modus Operandi, Signature, Staging & Posing
MichMan015

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 16th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) - IN – Girl, 9 (missing April 19, 2021, Lafayette, found in his home) - *James Brian Chadwell II (42) was arrested & charged (4/19/21) with attempted murder, attempted intentional killing of another, 2 counts of child molestation, kidnapping (where victim is less than 14 yrs old), criminal confinement resulting in serious bodily harm, battery resulting in serious bodily injury where victim is under 14 yrs old & strangulation. Plead not guilty. $500K surety and $50K cash.
Investigators who for years have been working to solve the killings of two girls in Delphi, Indiana, are looking into a kidnapping suspect in nearby Lafayette, Indiana, to see if there "might" be a connection, the sheriff said. There are "several factors" leading police working the 2017 Delphi killings to look into this month's alleged kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl, Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby told ABC News on Wednesday.
Trial was set to begin on 8/10/21 rescheduled to 8/17/21.
4/19/21 Update: In Lafayette -- about 20 miles away from Delphi -- a 9-year-old girl was reported missing on April 19, 2021, according to the probable cause affidavit filed on Tuesday. Officers were searching the neighborhood & spoke with James Brian Chadwell II, who allegedly said the girl had been at his home earlier, but had since left, according to the probable cause affidavit. Police asked Chadwell, 42, for his permission to check his home & Chadwell allowed the officers inside, the document said. In his basement -- which was secured with a chain lock -- officers found the missing girl, who was "visibly distraught & crying, with her clothing on the floor beside her," the document said. The girl "said Chadwell tried to kill her," according to the affidavit. Chadwell faces charges including attempted murder, child molestation, kidnapping & strangulation, according to records. A not guilty plea was entered on Chadwell's behalf. His next hearing is set for June 10.
4/26/21: Information Filed: Habitual offender. Probable cause affidavit filed. Notice of exclusion of confidential info. Advisement of Rights conducted. 4/27/21 Update: Order on Initial Hearing. Defendant appears in custody. Judicial Officer: Sarah M. Wyatt-MAG & DA Patrick K. Harrington. No contact order issued. Indigent Counsel appointed at County expense. Defendant’s counsel will be Shay Justin Hughes. $500K Surety & $50K cash bond. 4/28/21: Probable cause found. 4/29/21: Motion to continue Omnibus hearing filed. 5/4/21: Motion to continue-granted. Next pretrial hearing on 7/16/21 & trial set to begin on 8/10/21. 5/10/21: Motion to amend Count 6: Battery, serious bodily injury. 5/12/21: Motion to amend Count 6-granted. 5/14/21: Discovery disclosure. Advisement of rights conducted. 5/17/21 Update: Initial hearing conducted on Amended Count 6. Jury trial originally scheduled on 8/10/21 was rescheduled to 8/17/21 @ 8:30am; reason-Court's own motion. 5/21/21: Defense filed motion for change of venue; defendant's memorandum regarding change of venue. Defendant's exhibits 1-18 filed. Motions hearing for change of venue on 8/31/21 @ 11am.

 

[FrostedGlass]

I checked for a live stream and none of the Tippecanoe courts are streaming. I'll check his case later today to see if there's an update.

 

[Spartygirl]

A reminder just popped up for me -- for the pre-trial this morning but I am not finding anything on it.
Was it postponed or cancelled ??

 

[FrostedGlass]

It takes them a while to update the record:

07/16/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 07/16/2021 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 09/17/2021 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Agreement of Parties.

07/16/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/18/2021 at 8:30 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.

07/16/2021 =Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 08/17/2021 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 10/19/2021 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Agreement of Parties.

07/16/2021 = Order Issued
REPORT OF PARTIES
Noticed: Harrington, Patrick K
Noticed: Hughes, Shay Justin
Noticed: Corum, Sandra
Order Signed: 07/16/2021

08/31/2021 = Hearing on Motion for Change of Venue
Session: 08/31/2021 11:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

09/17/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 07/16/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 09/17/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

10/19/2021 = Jury Trial
Session: 08/10/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 08/17/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 08/18/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 10/19/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Meyer, Steven P

 

[WildHuncher]

Arrest in April. Trial in October, maybe. "Agreement of parties" is a powerful thing.

Are there deals to be struck? Is this normal? Does the defense need another three months on top of the three it's been already? Neither side minds. My mind wants to do things with this, but I don't know Indiana.

 

[minazoe]

there has to be a reason mOO