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

@FrostedGlass - just going thru my Monday hearings - and wanted to check & make sure they are both still "good-to-go" on the final pretrial conference hearing?

TIA!
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Monday, August 2nd:
*Final Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 11am CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) –*Jacob Stephen Wootton (26/now 28) “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 9/27/21 for both.

Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 6/3/21 reference post #132 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018

6/9/21: Deposition subpoenas issued to Deborah F. Billmore, MD c/o Riley Hospital, Laura O. Dugan, MD c/o St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Martha E. McAndrews, MD c/o St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, John M. Michael, MD c/o St Vincent Mercy Hospital, Christopher K. Poulos, MD c/o Marion Co. Coroner returnable 7/1/21, C. Nazenin Shinaver, MD c/o St Vincent Mercy Hospital and Brian E. Wagers, MD c/o Riley Hospital. 6/22/21: Petition for additional public funds to hire expert & pay deposition & transcription costs received & filed. Referred to Judge for review. Filed by Wootton. 6/23/21: Subpoena/summons filed: subpoena Duces Tecum issued to WTHR (TV station) by defense. Wootton: Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/28/21.
6/28/21 Update: This matter comes before the Court scheduled for pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna, in person & Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller in person. Defendant appears in the custody of the Madison County Sheriff, via video conference & by counsel, Paul Podlejski, in person & Spenser Benge, via video conference. Defendant is sworn & examined. Defendant indicates they may seek an expert witness & is still working with a mitigation specialist. Counsel is directed to file a motion for said expenses if needed. Parties requests depositions to be transcribed. Comes now the Court & hereby GRANTS authorization for said request & notes the Court is willing to allocate additional funds for a private investigator or mitigation specialist. Further, a final pretrial conference is scheduled for 8/2/21 at 11am. Defendant is notified in open court & is ordered to appear in person unless otherwise directed by counsel or the Court. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. Trial to begin on 9/27/21.

*Alyson Stephen (23/now 25) “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.
Trial set to begin on 9/27/21 for both.
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 5/27/21 reference post #132 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018

5/28/21 Update: Status hearing on 6/3/21 & pretrial conference hearing on 6/28/21. Stephen: Last hearing was pretrial conference on 2/8/21.
2/8/21 Update: Comes now the Court, on its own motion, and sets this matter for Jury trial on 9/27/21 at 9am & a final pretrial conference on 8/2/21 at 11am. Defendant is ordered to appear in person unless otherwise directed by counsel or the Court. Judicial Officer: Angela G. Warner Sims.
 
This is the only update for him (nothing new for her) resulting from yesterday's PTC:

08/02/2021 = Clerk Administrative Event
Defendant Request Copy of CCS. Copy Mailed to Defendant.
 
@FrostedGlass - just wondering if there might be an update yet. I was going to print up my August sheets again today.
TIA! :)
 
No, not yet. Maybe when they had the 'final' pretrial conference on 8-02, they really meant it?

Could be - I've seen other cases say 'final' but it doesn't happen - another court date is set....

I'll let another week pass by until I bother you again! :D And thanks for taking the time to look these up!
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@FrostedGlass - another week has passed - and wondering "maybe" a new court date?

TIA! :)
Update for her... they are running behind on inputting updates.

09/02/2021 = Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court scheduled for final pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna, in person and Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller, in person. Defendant appears in the custody of the Madison County Sheriff and by counsel, John Reeder, in person. Defendant is sworn and examined. Defendant requests a continuance in this matter as discovery is ongoing. State does not object. Comes now the Court and GRANTS said request. Jury trial is rescheduled for 1/24/2022 at 9:00 a.m. The jury trial previously scheduled for 9/27/2021 is converted to a pre-trail conference hearing at 1:00 p.m. Defendant is notified in open court and is ordered to appear. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. (kb)
Judicial Officer: = Warner Sims, Angela G.
Present: Stephen, Alyson
Present: Reeder, John Charles
Present: Hanna, Andrew Christian
Present: Miller, Jesse Robert
Hearing Date: 08/02/2021

09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 09/27/2021 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Change of Hearing Type.
09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/24/2022 at 9:00 AM.
09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 09/27/2021 at 1:00 PM.

09/27/2021 = CANCELED Jury Trial
Reason: Change of Hearing Type
Session: 09/27/2021 9:00 AM, Cancelled
09/27/2021 =Pretrial Conference
Session: 09/27/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims,
01/24/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 01/24/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims
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For him

09/02/2021 = Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court scheduled for final pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna and Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller, both in person. Defendant appears in person and by counsel, Spenser Benge and Paul Podlejski, in person. Defendant is sworn and examined. Defendant requests a continuance of the jury trial scheduled 9/27/2021 as depositions and discovery are ongoing. State does not object. Comes now the Court and GRANTS said request. Jury trial is rescheduled for 1/24/2022 at 9:00 a.m. The jury trial previously scheduled for 9/27/2021 is converted to a pre-trail conference hearing at 1 p.m. Final pretrial conference and discovery deadline are rescheduled for 9/27/2021 at 1:00 p.m. Defendant is notified in open court and is ordered to appear. Further, State requests Court to issue an Order to Elwood Police Department regarding response to discovery. Comes now the Court and GRANTS said request. Order issued. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. (LL)
Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Present: Wootton, Jacob Stephen
Present: Podlejski, Paul J
Present: Benge, Spenser Garrett
Present: Hanna, Andrew Christian
Present: Miller, Jesse Robert
Hearing Date: 08/02/2021

09/02/2021 = Order Issued
Order for Discovery issued to Elwood Police Department. (kb)
Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/24/2022 at 9:00 AM.
09/02/2021 = Clerical Mistake Corrected
ENTRY ERROR OF HEARING JOURNAL ENTRY ENTERED 9/2/2021. ENTRY SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS: This matter comes before the Court scheduled for final pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna and Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller, both in person. Defendant appears in person and by counsel, Spenser Benge and Paul Podlejski, in person. Defendant is sworn and examined. Defendant requests a continuance of the jury trial scheduled 9/27/2021 as depositions and discovery are ongoing. State does not object. Comes now the Court and GRANTS said request. Jury trial is rescheduled for 1/24/2022 at 9:00 a.m. The jury trial previously scheduled for 9/27/2021 is converted to a pre-trail conference hearing at 1:00 p.m. Defendant is notified in open court and is ordered to appear. Further, State requests Court to issue an Order to Elwood Police Department regarding response to discovery. Comes now the Court and GRANTS said request. Order issued. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. (kb)
09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 09/27/2021 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Change of Hearing Type.
09/02/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 09/27/2021 at 1:00 PM.

09/27/2021 = CANCELED Pretrial Conference
Reason: Change of Hearing Type
Session: 09/27/2021 9:00 AM, Cancelled
09/27/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 09/27/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims,
01/24/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 01/24/2022 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims,
 
Monday, Sept. 27th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing for both (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) –*Jacob Stephen Wootton (26/now 28) “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 was set to begin on 9/27/21 continued to 1/24/22 for both.

Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 6/23/21 reference post #145 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018

6/28/21 Update: This matter comes before the Court scheduled for pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna, in person & Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller in person. Defendant appears in the custody of the Madison County Sheriff, via video conference & by counsel, Paul Podlejski, in person & Spenser Benge, via video conference. Defendant is sworn & examined. Defendant indicates they may seek an expert witness & is still working with a mitigation specialist. Counsel is directed to file a motion for said expenses if needed. Parties requests depositions to be transcribed. Comes now the Court & hereby GRANTS authorization for said request & notes the Court is willing to allocate additional funds for a private investigator or mitigation specialist. Further, a final pretrial conference is scheduled for 8/2/21 at 11am. Defendant is notified in open court & is ordered to appear in person unless otherwise directed by counsel or the Court. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. Trial to begin on 9/27/21.
8/2/21 Update: Clerk Administrative Event: Defendant Request Copy of CCS. Copy Mailed to Defendant. This matter comes before the Court scheduled for final pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna & Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller, both in person. Defendant appears in person & by counsel, Spenser Benge & Paul Podlejski, in person. Defendant is sworn & examined. Defendant requests a continuance of the jury trial scheduled 9/27/21 as depositions & discovery are ongoing. State does not object. Comes now the Court & GRANTS said request. Jury trial is rescheduled for 1/24/22 at 9am. The jury trial previously scheduled for 9/27/21 is converted to a pretrial conference hearing at 1pm. Final pretrial conference & discovery deadline are rescheduled for 9/27/21 at 1pm. Defendant is notified in open court & is ordered to appear. Further, State requests Court to issue an Order to Elwood Police Department regarding response to discovery. Comes now the Court & GRANTS said request. Order issued. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.; Present: Wootton, Jacob Stephen, Podlejski, Paul J., Benge, Spenser Garrett, Hanna, Andrew Christian & Miller, Jesse Robert.

*Alyson Stephen (23/now 25) “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.
Trial was set to begin on 9/27/21 continued to 1/24/22 for both.
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 5/28/21 reference post #145 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018

2/8/21 Update: Comes now the Court, on its own motion, and sets this matter for Jury trial on 9/27/21 at 9am & a final pretrial conference on 8/2/21 at 11am. Defendant is ordered to appear in person unless otherwise directed by counsel or the Court. Judicial Officer: Angela G. Warner Sims.
8/2/21 Update: This matter comes before the Court scheduled for final pretrial conference. State appears by Chief Deputy Prosecutor, Andrew Hanna, in person & Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Miller, in person. Defendant appears in the custody of the Madison County Sheriff & by counsel, John Reeder, in person. Defendant is sworn & examined. Defendant requests a continuance in this matter as discovery is ongoing. State does not object. Comes now the Court & GRANTS said request. Jury trial is rescheduled for 1/24/22 at 9am. The jury trial previously scheduled for 9/27/21 is converted to a pretrial conference hearing at 1pm. Defendant is notified in open court & is ordered to appear. Defendant is remanded back into the custody of the Sheriff. Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G. Present: Stephen, Alyson, Reeder, John Charles, Hanna, Andrew Christian & Miller, Jesse Robert.
 

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