GUILTY AK - Shelley Connolly, 16, Anchorage, 7 Jan 1978 *Arrest in 2019*

Wed. October 9th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am PT) – AK/OR – Shelley Connolly (16) (January 7, 1978, Anchorage) - *Donald Frances McQuade (62/21 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (8/30/19) & arraigned (9/4/19) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder. $1M cash bond (Alaska).
New advances in DNA. GEDmatch & “genetic geneology”. Admits to having sex with Shelley, but denies killing her.
In Oregon awaiting extradition to Alaska which could take weeks or months.

9/4/19 Update: Arraignment held. Next hearing on 9/17 to consult with attorney & Status hearing on 10/9 re Governor’s warrant. 9/17/19: Next Status hearing re Governor’s warrant on 10/9.
 
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10/08/2019 Hearing - Further Proceedings
Judicial Officer: Lucero, Angela F.
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: Status of Governor's Warrant

10/08/2019 Waiver - Extradition
Comment: Governor's Warrant of Arrest and Extradition

10/11/2019 Hearing - Further Proceedings
Judicial Officer: Lucero, Angela F.
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: FILE WRIT OR SURRENDER

10/11/2019 Order
Judicial Officer: Lucero, Angela F.

10/28/2019 Hearing - Further Proceedings
Judicial Officer: Ryan, Thomas M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: STATUS TRANSPORT

link: OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT - Online Records Search
 
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Accused Murderer from Gresham Will Go Back To Alaska On 41 year Old Case | KXL

PORTLAND, Ore.– 62 year old Donald McQuade of Gresham will be sent back to Alaska to be arraigned for the murder of teenager Shelly Connolly in 1978. This morning he surrendered to Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy’s warrant. His extradition won’t take place for a couple of weeks. Family remains concerned for McQuade’s health. He suffers from stage 4 liver Cancer. He’s been treated at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. McQuade will have to start treatment all over again in Alaska.
 
Oregon man arraigned in Alaska for 1978 cold case murder of Shelley Connolly

October 21st 2019

"An Oregon man accused of killing 16-year-old Shelley Connolly in 1978 appeared in court in Anchorage Monday for an arraignment...

McQuade is charged under the laws in place at the time of the murder.

He is being held on $1 million cash bail with a third-party custodian."

Oregon man arraigned in Alaska for 1978 cold case murder of Shelley Connolly
 
From Alaska court site:

Docket Information
Date Docket Text
08/30/2019 Charging Document Pending
08/30/2019 Initial Charging Document
08/30/2019 Process Issued
Bail Amount (Warrants Only): $1,000,000 cash app per Judge Hanley
Agency Issued to: AST
Agency Location: Anchorage
Warrant Issued by Anchorage Court issued on: 08/30/2019
For: McQuade, Donald Frances

09/03/2019 Copies Made per Admin Rule 9 (e)(1)
For a single document or portion of a document $5
If copies of multiple documents are requested at the same time, for each additional document (after the first) $3 Receipt: 1663604 Date: 09/03/2019

10/03/2019 Indictment Filed in Superior Court. Jurisdiction Transferred to Superior Court.
10/03/2019 Process Issued Per Judge Garton
Bail Amount (Warrants Only): No Bail; Defendant may not be released until the court approves conditions of release
Agency Issued to: AST
agency Location: Anchorage
Warrant Issued by Anchorage Court issued on: 10/03/2019
For: McQuade, Donald Frances

10/04/2019 Process Cancelled-Recall/Reissue
Warrant Issued by Anchorage Court canceled on: 10/04/2019
For: McQuade, Donald Frances

10/21/2019 Return of Service
Date of Service:
Warrant Issued by Anchorage Court served on: 10/21/2019
For: McQuade, Donald Frances

10/21/2019 Felony Judicial Assignment and Initial Scheduling Order (Anchorage)
Felony JA & Initial Sched Order (Anch) 1/19
Sent on: 10/21/2019 12:29:23.70


Events
Date/Time Location Type Result Event Judge
10/21/2019 01:45 PM Courtroom 503, Nesbett Courthouse Arraignment: Superior Court (In Custody) Wolverton, Michael L

12/09/2019 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Discovery Hearing Saxby, Kevin M

12/23/2019 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Trial Setting Conference: Superior Court Saxby, Kevin M

link: https://records.courts.alaska.gov/e...XpfPV*TG7sVaPxobl1lvDu67QBta5mo4yac0OY0dWafiw
 
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Monday, December 9th:
*Discovery Hearing (@ 2:30pm PT) – AK – Shelley Connolly (16) (January 7, 1978, last seen leaving Chilkoot Charlie’s with a group of men, Anchorage; found 1/14/78 off near Mile 109 on Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm) - *Donald Frances McQuade (62/21 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (8/30/19) & arraigned (9/4/19) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder. $1M cash bond (Alaska)
New advances in DNA. GEDMatch & “genetic genealogy”. Admits to having sex with Shelley, but denies killing her.
In Oregon awaiting extradition to Alaska which could take weeks or months.

9/4/19 Update: Arraignment held. Next hearing on 9/17 to consult with attorney & Status hearing on 10/9 re Governor’s warrant. 9/17/19: Next Status hearing re Governor’s warrant on 10/9.
10/9/19 Update: Had hearing on 10/11. Next Hearing on 10/28-comment: Status: Transport. Oregon hearing on 10/28 has been cancelled. Has arraignment hearing in Alaska on 10/21.
10/21/19 Update: Next Discovery hearing on 12/9 and Trial Setting Conference on 12/23.
 
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Monday, March 9th:
*Discovery Hearing (@ 2:30pm AKT) – AK – Shelley Connolly (16) (January 7, 1978, Anchorage) - *Donald Frances McQuade (62/21 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (8/30/19) & arraigned (9/4/19) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder. $1M cash bond.
New advances in DNA. GEDMatch & “genetic genealogy”. Admits to having sex with Shelley, but denies killing her.
Is in Oregon awaiting extradition to Alaska which could take weeks or months.
9/4/19 Update: Arraignment held. Next hearing on 9/17 to consult with attorney & Status hearing on 10/9 re Governor’s warrant. 9/17/19: Next Status hearing re Governor’s warrant on 10/9.
10/9/19 Update: Had hearing on 10/11. Next Hearing on 10/28-comment: Status: Transport. Oregon hearing on 10/28 has been cancelled. Has arraignment hearing in Alaska on 10/21.
10/21/19 Update: Next Discovery hearing on 12/9 and Trial Setting Conference on 12/23. 12/9/19: Next Trial setting conference on 12/23. 12/17/19 Update: Hearing on 12/23/19 has been vacated. Next Discovery hearing on 3/9/20.
 
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Docket:
03/09/2020 Stipulation and Order to Release Seized Evidence
Attorney: District Attorney (3AN) (DA3AN)
Filing Party: State of Alaska
Case Motion #1

Hearings:
03/09/2020 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Discovery Hearing Continued: Defense Request Saxby, Kevin M

05/04/2020 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Discovery Hearing Saxby, Kevin M

link: https://records.courts.alaska.gov/e...e9HnilmOHvJg2dWJDcnU7k16a-a23inhV7IJr*huEoneA
 
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Victims' rights advocate fears 'cheap release' of suspects in violent crimes amid COVID-19 crisis

March 27, 2020

Cold case murder suspect Donald McQuade has a bail review scheduled next week. McQuade is accused of killing Anchorage 16-year-old Shelley Connolly in 1978.

The 63-year-old Oregon man was linked to the case in 2019 through modern DNA technology; he was taken into custody in Gresham, Oregon on Aug. 30 and is currently being held in the Anchorage jail with a $1 million bail and a requirement of a third-party custodian.

His application for bail review requests a reduction in bail. McQuade is asking to be released after posting $2,500. He also wants the third-party custodian requirement removed. He would like to be allowed to return to Oregon with a waiver of extradition and report to the state's Pretrial Enforcement Division by phone once a week.
 
This is still on the court site - maybe a video teleconference? I'll check later in the day & see what it says.

Wednesday, April 1st:
*Bail Review Hearing (@ 11am PT) – AK – Shelley Connolly (16) (January 7, 1978, Anchorage) - *Donald Frances McQuade (62/21 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (8/30/19) & arraigned (9/4/19) with 1 count of 1st degree murder & 1 count of 2nd degree murder. $1M cash bond (Alaska).
New advances in DNA. GEDMatch & “genetic genealogy”. Admits to having sex with Shelley, but denies killing her.
In Oregon awaiting extradition to Alaska which could take weeks or months. Extradited 10/28.

9/4/19 Update: Arraignment held. Next hearing on 9/17 to consult with attorney & Status hearing on 10/9 re Governor’s warrant. 9/17/19: Next Status hearing re Governor’s warrant on 10/9.
10/9/19 Update: Had hearing on 10/11. Next Hearing on 10/28-comment: Status: Transport. Oregon hearing on 10/28 has been cancelled. Has arraignment hearing in Alaska on 10/21.
10/21/19 Update: Next Discovery hearing on 12/9 and Trial Setting Conference on 12/23. 12/9/19: Next Trial setting conference on 12/23. 12/17/19 Update: Hearing on 12/23/19 has been vacated. Next Discovery hearing on 3/9/20.
3/9/20 Update: State Motion 1: Stipulation and Order to Release Seized Evidence. Defense requests continuance of hearing. 3/25/20: Application for first bail review hearing. Hearing set for 4/1/20. And Discovery hearing on 5/4.
 
Docket:
04/01/2020 Attorney Information: Limited Entry of Appearance filed
Shaun M Sehl (Attorney) on behalf of Alaska Office of Victims' Rights (Victim Advocate)
Alaska Office of Victims' Rights (Victim Advocate);

04/02/2020 Confidential/Sealed Documents to Storage
Description: conf attachment to bail memo / GJ transcrip

Hearings:
04/01/2020 11:00 AM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Bail Hearing: Superior Court (In Custody) Hearing Held Saxby, Kevin M

05/04/2020 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Discovery Hearing Saxby, Kevin M

link: https://records.courts.alaska.gov/e...dauA7-CaWzKqpI3hKw1*fKZ9j1-xg-f9vjvi2vRuKrJ1w
 
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article re his last hearing re bail.

Bail reduced for suspect in 1978 cold case murder of Shelley Connolly

April 3, 2020

The 63-year-old Oregon man was linked to the case in 2019 through modern DNA technology; he was taken into custody in Gresham, Oregon on Aug. 30 and is currently being held in the Anchorage jail with a $1 million bail and a requirement of a third-party custodian.

During a hearing this week, McQuade's attorney said McQuade is asking to be released after posting $2,500, with a greater amount of unsecured bail. He also wants the third-party custodian requirement removed. He would like to be allowed to return to Oregon with a waiver of extradition and report to the state's Pretrial Enforcement Division by phone once a week.

McQuade's wife, Tracy McQuade, said Donald has stage four liver cancer and is diabetic, placing him at risk of complications from COVID-19, if he were to contract the novel coronavirus and become sick.
[.....]
Judge Kevin Saxby said he considered Donald to be more of a flight risk than a danger to the community in Oregon, but he did feel the proposed cash bail was too low.

Instead, he ordered a $10,000 cash bail, with a $50,000 unsecured bond. The order also includes a requirement that Donald purchase a round-trip plane ticket and sign an agreement waiving his extradition rights. He will also be required to be on 24-hour location monitoring.

If he's able to post bail, an additional hearing will be required before he can be released in order for the court to approve the electronic monitoring arrangement.
 
Looks like the Discovery hearing on 5/4 has been moved....

Docket:
03/25/2020 Application for First Bail Review Hearing

03/31/2020 Memorandum in Support of Bail Application
Attorney: Bordon, Tristan (1312111)

03/31/2020 Confidential Filing
Attorney: Bordon, Tristan (1312111)

04/01/2020 Attorney Information: Limited Entry of Appearance filed
Shaun M Sehl (Attorney) on behalf of Alaska Office of Victims' Rights (Victim Advocate)
Alaska Office of Victims' Rights (Victim Advocate);

04/01/2020 Temporary Order Per Judge Saxby
$10,000 Cash App & $50,000 Unsecured App + PED w/EM

04/01/2020 Order and Conditions of Release Per Judge Saxby
$10,000 Cash App & $50,000 Unsecured App + PED w/EM

04/02/2020 Confidential/Sealed Documents to Storage
Description: conf attachment to bail memo / GJ transcrip


Hearings:
04/01/2020 11:00 AM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Bail Hearing: Superior Court (In Custody) Hearing Held Saxby, Kevin M

06/22/2020 02:30 PM Courtroom 603, Nesbett Courthouse Discovery Hearing Saxby, Kevin M

link: https://records.courts.alaska.gov/e...RCj*9CppH8pCZjFhilRidVAe8wNEh*fMbEaLXIj1vHfjg
 
I hope DM lives long enough to face trial. I’m wondering what defense strategy will be on this one since so much time has passed & SC was last seen outside a bar with 4 men. He’s claiming consensual sex. I wonder if LE has located “Pinky” & how solid the evidence is- to eliminate possibility it was 1 of the other 3 men. Also wonder about the details of his other stalking & DV charges from back then. Perhaps one of those women knows something too.

Looking forward to justice!

He’s still in custody in Alaska right? Don’t see a recent update to indicate release?
 
JudgeJoe said:
snipped by me....
He’s still in custody in Alaska right? Don’t see a recent update to indicate release?

Here's what I have in my notes:

3/25/20 Update: Application for first bail review hearing. Hearing set for 4/1/20. And Discovery hearing on 5/4. 4/1/20: Shaun M. Sehl, attorney on behalf of Alaska Office of Victims' Rights (Victim advocate). Confidential info sealed. Judge Kevin Saxby reduced McQuade's bond to $10K CASH bail, with a $50K unsecured bond. Also includes a requirement that McQuade purchase a round-trip plane ticket & sign an agreement waiving his extradition rights. He will also be required to be on 24-hour location monitoring. If he's able to post bail, an additional hearing will be required before he can be released in order for the court to approve the electronic monitoring arrangement. Next Discovery hearing on 5/4.
4/1/20 Update: Temporary Order Per Judge Saxby: $10,000 Cash App & $50,000 Unsecured App + PED w/EM

The last update on 4/1 - is what it says on the court site - can not make out "what" +PED w/EM means?? But don't know if he came up the the $10K CASH!!
 

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